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
Redmond, WA|News|
Edgar Martinez Appearance at Dick's Sporting Goods Grand Opening in Issaquah
Former Mariners all-star Edgar Martinez will make a guest appearance at 12:30-2 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the new Dick's Sporting Goods store in Issaquah.
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Sammamish Homestead, With Basketball Court, Listed at $2.35M: Homes for Sale
Patch partner Zillow provides updates on new homes for sale in Sammamish and Issaquah.
Mercer Island|News|
1920s Waterfront Charmer Listed for $1.7M: Mercer Island Homes for Sale
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Mercer Island.
Mercer Island|News|
Watch Online as City's Solar Panels Make Energy and Money
An interactive display measures how much energy is created by the solar array to feed the Mercer Island Community & Event Center's energy needs.
Mercer Island|News|
Letter: Please Support Rich Erwin for City Council, Position #6
Mercer Island|News|
My HeartMap Seattle Challenge to Educate Public on AED Locations
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Edgar Martinez Appearance at Dick's Sporting Goods Grand Opening in Issaquah
Former Mariners all-star Edgar Martinez will make a guest appearance at 12:30-2 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the new Dick's Sporting Goods store in Issaquah.
Mercer Island|News|
PNW Women's Tennis Amateurs Win USTA National Title
Players from Mercer Island, Issaquah and Bellevue represented the Robinswood Tennis Center in the tournament.
Kirkland, WA|News|
WSDOT I-90 Tolling Hearings Start This Week
Officials say public feedback to help shape alternatives and tolling options across Lake Washington
Redmond, WA|News|
WSDOT I-90 Tolling Hearings Start This Week
Officials say public feedback to help shape alternatives and tolling options across Lake Washington
Bellevue, WA|News|
WSDOT I-90 Tolling Hearings Start This Week
Officials say public feedback to help shape alternatives and tolling options across Lake Washington
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
WSDOT I-90 Tolling Hearings Start This Week
Officials say public feedback to help shape alternatives and tolling options across Mercer Island.
Mercer Island|News|
WSDOT I-90 Tolling Hearings Start This Week
Officials say public feedback to help shape alternatives and tolling options across Mercer Island.
Mercer Island|News|
This Week: College Help, Scholarship Advice at Mercer Island Library
Programs designed to help local high school seniors get ready for college, the "Life After High School" Series runs this in October at the Mercer Island Library.
Mercer Island|News|
MISD Superintendent Plano's Message Addresses Construction Bonds
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
MOD Pizza Opens in Issaquah Highlands Oct. 5
Opening Oct. 5, the first 52 people in line will receive a free pizza.
Mercer Island|News|
Letter: City Council Should Vote 'No' on Plastc Bag Ban
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Last-Minute Signatures Trigger Issaquah Anti-Bag Ban Initiative
Anti-Bag Ban advocates Save Our Choice managed to gather a few dozen more signatures than needed to force a referendum on the local law.
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Issaquah Bag Ban Petitioners Submit More Signatures in Final Ballot Bid
Save Our Choice hope an additional 500-600 signatures will be enough to force a referendum on the Issaquah shopping bag law.