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 State Department of Health has charged local massage therapist Denise Su with unprofessional conduct by engaging sexual acts with clients.
KING 5 reports Solomon Metalwala has been handing out fliers at the Issaquah Costco and surrounding areas Wednesday afternoon.
The educational display offers an interpretive history of Mercer Island and is part of a network of eight kiosks along the Greenway trail, running from Mercer Island to Cle Elum.
City Hall has guidelines, but no enforcement to regulate the display of political signs in the right-of-way on Mercer Island.
The long-anticipated four-way traffic signals are being installed along SE 27th Street at the intersections of 77th and 78th avenues.
The vinyasa yoga practice now boasts a massage bed and two studios — complete with infra-red radiant heat — allowing owner Maria Bliss to offer hot hatha and yin/restorative yoga.
Injury forced Islanders QB Jeff Lindquist from most of the game, but junior back-up Brian Higgins led Mercer Island back to within a field goal.
Bellevue Police detectives will meet later Sunday to review new tips in the case and consider shifting the focus from a missing persons case to a criminal investigation.
Bellevue Police detectives plan to meet later Sunday to review the latest leads in the case and consider shifting the focus from a missing persons case to a criminal investigation.
Bellevue Police detectives plan to meet later Sunday to review the latest leads in the case and consider shifting the focus from a missing persons case to a criminal investigation.
A group of about two-dozen women belonging to a women's barbershop singing club emerged from the crowds for a "Mass Sing"
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Nov. 13.
Current and Former Mercer Island School Board Members commemorate the district's 70th year of existence with stories, wise-cracks and carrot cake.
With over 7,000 votes counted, Bertlin has an unassailable 1,200 vote lead in the race and 59 percent of the vote.
Consider heading to the Veterans Day ceremony at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue, a remembrance of Mercer Island VFW member Hu Riley or food and drink at Island Crust or Roanoke Tavern.
Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.
Upload a photo or video of yourself or a loved one to be featured on Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
County and state election officials update the 2011 General Election tally late Wednesday.
The State Liquor Control Board confirmed in a press release Wednesday that I-1183 will force the state to layoff 900 employees following the Nov. 8 election results.
King County Councilwoman Jane Hague, who has held office for 18 years, was challenged by Mercer Island resident Richard Mitchell.
