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.
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Get the latest updates from the Mercer Island City Council Meeting.
Likely to be the most expensive home sale in Washington state for 2012, the sale could mean a $100,000 windfall for cash-strapped City Hall.
Likely to be the most expensive home sale in Washington state for 2012, the sale could mean a $100,000 windfall for cash-strapped City Hall.
Likely to be the most expensive home sale in Washington state for 2012, the sale could mean a $100,000 windfall for cash-strapped City Hall.
Featured on HGTV's "Million Dollar Rooms" last May, realtor Coldwell Banker Danforth is hosting an open house tour this Sunday, Sept. 23 of the "Myer Coval Residence and Gardens".
The following information from Aug. 30 - Sept. 16 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Earlier this spring, the Mercer Island Police Department collected 140 pounds of unwanted or expired medications and drugs.
Three people were injured on Sept. 6 in car crashes at intersections along SE 40th St. and on Island Crest Way — one of several accidents in recent weeks. Know of a dangerous intersection? Click on "Add" to post them on our map.
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have amped up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
Perhaps there is a reasonable explanation for this man walking along 520 in a towel. If so, the Washington State Department of Transportation doesn't know it.
Thanks to the Roberts family — who won a family four-pack last week — and five other families who won tickets after they signed up for a Mercer Island Patch Newsletter in late August and September.
Last weekend's local triathlon featured several top-finishes from local Islander youth.
