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.
Thirty-eight block parties on Mercer Island were part of a nationwide effort to bolster crime prevention on Aug. 7 by getting to know your neighbor and local police, fire and public officials.
Tacoma Democrat Adam Smith will likely face Republican Jim Postma, who had the second-most votes in early returns in Tuesday's primary election.
Tacoma Democrat Adam Smith leads all challengers in the Aug. 7 Primary Election with a majority of the vote in early returns.
Tacoma Democrat Adam Smith leads all challengers in the Aug. 7 Primary Election with a majority of the vote in early returns. For U.S. Senate, incumbent Maria Cantwell also holds a lead with a majority of votes cast.
Year-over-year, Mercer Island's overall home values increased slightly to $786,500, about 2 percent higher than last July — but dropped from last month's $855,000, according to the July 2012 NWMLS sales statistics.
Get the latest updates from the Mercer Island City Council Meeting.
The sales have started, so we want to know if Kirkland parents have started shopping for back to school supplies. Tell us where you found your favorite bargains.
The following information from July 22 - Aug. 1 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Non-immunized children require additional certification to attend child care, preschool and public school under new State Department of Health guidelines published this year.
National Night Out is a crime prevention and preparedness event, which will involve over 14,000 communities from all 50 states.
Check out these photos I took of this evening's full moon setting over Mercer Island. Hope you had your telescopes out tonight!
Non-immunized children require additional certification to attend child care, preschool and public school under new State Department of Health guidelines published this year.
The Blue Angels' performances will affect traffic on I-90 and Lake Washington from Thursday, August 2 though Sunday, August 5.
Crews are scheduled to begin work on the Island Crest Way road surface on Aug. 6 and repave the road beginning the week of Aug. 13 after completing sidewalk replacement work.
The following information from July 22 - July 30 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Seattle Council demands changes by Chris Hansen or else no deal
Everyone knows that driving while texting is extremely dangerous, but the Associated Press reports that walking while texting or using smart phones is resulting in injuries and accidents to pedestrians. Do you practice this bad habit?
Here's where to find out about the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
