Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
- Mercer Island, WA
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.
Posting Activity
Mercer Island|News|
First Snow of the Season on Mercer Island Expected Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory Monday night for much of the Eastside and warning of hazardous driving conditions, but little or no accumulation on Mercer Island is expected.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
School Board Meeting Replays Now on MI-TV
The Mercer Island School Board's Dec. 10 and Dec. 13 meetings — televised live and recorded under an October agreement with City Hall — are now being replayed on MI-TV channel 21 (Comcast).
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Mercer Island Boys Hoops 6th in State Ranking
After defeating Mercer Island is ranked 6th in a Monday Seattle Times 3A poll after starting the season 5-0.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Update: Storm Causing Outages, Downed Trees on Mercer Island
We'll keep you posted about the latest strom developments here on Patch. Please send news tips to kendall.watson@patch.com. Readers can also follow up on Facebook and on Twitter at @MercerISePatch.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Open Houses for Sale on Mercer Island: Dec. 15-16
The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15-16.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Mercer Island School District Reacts to CT Shootings
MISD Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano said school officials remain vigilant in efforts to keep students and staff safe in the wake of the Friday shooting of 20 children and six adults at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Chase Bank Branch to Open on Mercer Island's South End
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank announced it will open a new retail branch in the South-end Mercer Village Shopping Center in March 2013.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots on Mercer Island
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
City Hopes Donations Will 'Pave' Way to New Playground Equipment
Much of Luther Burbank Park's aging play equipment needs to be replaced, say local officials, and they're offering to install a path of personalized bricks to honor donors who help fund the project.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Islander Draws Spiritual Lessons From ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ in New Book
Author and pastor Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, formerly of Mercer Island Covenant Church, writes about spiritual lessons embedded in the "most inspirational movie of all time".
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Letter: Mercer Island Needs Downtown Stormwater Pollution Plan
Local resident Rita Moore writes in a letter to Mercer Island City Council and Planning Commissioners (and shared with Mercer Island Patch) that the community needs to do a better job controlling pollution.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Open House Thief Nabs Gold Jewelry, Diamonds — Mercer Island Police Blotter
The following information from Nov. 30-Dec. 9 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Mercer Island Median Home Prices, Sales See 'Seasonal Slowing' in November
Closings were up and listings were down year-over-year in November 2012, but in some areas, prices dipped as well.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Litzow Named Education Committee Chair Amidst State Senate 'Coup' in Olympia
Sen. Steve Litzow (R-Mercer Island) and several other State Senate Republicans were named to leadership positions on Monday after Sen. Rodney Tom (D-Bellevue) and Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch) decided to caucus with Republicans.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Woodinville, WA|News|
Over $41M Collected for Victims in 2012, US Attorney Says
Some of the most substantial forfeitures of assets include two airplanes and more than $1 million cash in the drug trafficking investigation dubbed “Operation Bad Altitude;” and the collection of $2.1 million for 112 metric tons of King Crab that had be
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Car Thief Caught Red-Handed in Lid Park
The following information from Dec. 3-5 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Want to Track Santa? There's an App for That
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a mobile app to track the jolly man's magical flight, plus games and activities, in addition to its Santa tracker.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
Visit Santa This Weekend on Mercer Island
Santa Claus is making a special trip to Mercer Island Friday and Saturday at two city-sponsored events.
Kendall Watson, Patch Staff
Mercer Island|News|
MI Chamber Announces Officers and Board Members for 2013
Ralph Swanson of Lighthouse Properties will serve as Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce board president. Terry Moremon is the chamber's executive director.
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