Email: kendall.watson@patch.com
Phone: 206-455-1331
Hometown: Salem, UT
Age: 37
Bio: From 2006 to 2010, I've worked at newspapers in California and Washington state, including the Mercer Island Reporter in 2009 covering education and sports.
Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I'm a mixed bag. I strongly believe in the power of the government to act as a force for good and to improve people's lives. It is, after all, made up of people. But I also believe that our elected representatives should be held accountable and spend money they raise for the state carefully and wisely—they should conserve our resources for when we really need them. It is, after all, our money. And finally, we should always be thinking about how our actions affect others, now and in the future—both those we don't know and our loved ones living with us now, as well as our children and grandchildren not yet born.
Are you registered with a certain party?
I am not currently registered with a political party.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself?
I consider myself a casual observer of the mystery of life, and enjoy the multitude of expressions in celebration of it. Heck, it's one of the main reasons I sought out a career in writing. I believe in this.
Several "Unlimited Light" hydroplane boat racers returned for their "Annual Spring Training" event for the fourth-year running, but a mechanical mishap nearly marred the event.
A total of 10 Islanders had their names on the scoring sheet as Mercer Island defeated Holy Names, 19-7 in Seattle.
Rambaldini, a senior and team captain at Eastside Catholic, scored a total of 11 goals last week against Lynnwood and Skyline.
The U.S. Dept. of Education and U.S. Treasury offer recognition to the 1,830 Washington students who took part in the 2010-11 National Financial Capability Challenge.
Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse Division 2 'keeper Andrea Hatsukami had 9 saves.
Mercer Island resident Klos, 84, is alleged to have stolen over $1.4 million from investors, including several Mercer Island families.
(April 11-16) Police have no leads on an arson suspect believed to be responsible for trying to set a house fence ablaze early Saturday morning. A car parked infront of the residence was also allegedly targeted.
This is the debut of what I hope will be a new series. Each week, I'll pick two or three of the most interesting story or Facebook comments, questions, or Twitter tweets sent to Mercer Island Patch.
Gas prices hit $4 all across the Island this week. Here's a few shots of what I saw around April 12 and 14.
In case you missed them, here are several Mercer Island news stories we reported on from the last week.
A roundup of the region's major developments for Friday, April 15.
Check out Mercer Island Patch — and other Patch sites from around the country — on your iPhone. Soon to come for Android.
The "22 Ways Green Challenge" is an effort formulated by the Green Ribbon Commission to help peers find ways they could reduce their carbon footprint.
The school district's distinction was announced as County Executive Dow Constantine recognized "Earth Heroes at School" at an award ceremony for environmental efforts and stewardship in schools countywide at the Community Center.
It is likely that either your CPA or you have already filed your 2010 tax return, but if you haven't, here are some last-minute tips.
The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday.
A roundup of the region's major developments for Wednesday, April 13.
The 47-year-old resident is also believed to be linked to wave of car prowls last month on First Hill and a residential burglary.
Mercer Island transportation revisions will incorporate elements of Complete Streets designs.
The three-year project to re-stripe and repave the roadway, and install repair sidewalks — among other fixes — is phased in two parts with a major water utility project in-between.
