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.
The City of Issaquah Arts Commission seeks to "borrow" outdoor art for one year in return for a $1,000 stipend and help installing the work.
Service provides premature, sick, infants with special care, support
New frozen yogurt shop opens in Issaquah Commons just in time for summer.
Caspar Babypants (aka: Chris Ballew from "The Presidents of the United Statesof America") will entertain the Mercer Island Farmers Market this Sunday, July 21.
A public hearing on roads in the protected forest will be held in Issaquah on July 23.
Fireworks require personal responsibility this Independence Day, say officials.
Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira offers several sensible safety tips for keeping your children safe online.
Mobile Security firm Fixmo, based in Toronto, Canada and Sterling, VA will continue to operate out of local offices
Mercer Island Deputy Mayor writes in a letter to the editor about several key issues facing Islanders.
Performers will make music in Olde Town Issaquah and Gilman Village from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, June 21.
