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Council resolves lake noise issue, Fourth fireworks gets boost Ordinance curtails noise beyond 300 feet for lake recreation BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com
Lake Washington will be a little quieter this summer after the Kirkland City Council approved a new noise ordinance for the lake on Tuesday.
The noise ordinance is an extension of the city’s ordinance that is used on land. It is the same type of aquatic noise enforcement that is used on Bonnie Lake, according to Oscar Rey, Kirkland assistant city attorney.
“The ordinance simply says water craft should be treated the same way as motor vehicles, as people in public places,” said Rey. But the council decided to make a change during the meeting. The city’s noise [ more NOISE page 3 ]
Fairfax, Lee Johnson step up for Fourth of July fireworks BY MATT PHELPS
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Many people were concerned that the annual Fourth of July fireworks display would go silent this year. But a surprise announcement by Fairfax
Hospital and a huge contribution by a local car dealer may have saved the event. The Fourth of July fireworks celebration has seen some big donations this year. The largest comes from Lee Johnson Chevro-
Relief in sight for NE 116th Street commuters? BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com
Seventeen minutes is enough time to do a lot of things. Most people can eat a meal, take a shower or even watch a recorded TV program without the commercials. It is also the amount of time it can take to get through the construction on Northeast 116th Street in south Juanita and Totem Lake. “It is extremely frustrating,” said Juanita neighborhood resident Janine Kunin. “It is like going through border patrol.” Some relief may be on the way. Denise Cieri, Washington State Department of Transportation I-405 deputy project director, said that the right-turn lane from the west-bound Northeast 116th lanes to north-bound 120th Avenue Northeast will open within the next couple of weeks. [ more TRAFFIC page 5 ]
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Several Lake Washington High School students were in attendance to show support for former boys basketball head coach and instructional assistant Barry Johnson, who was in court Monday morning.
Politicians meet at mayor’s home to support gay marraige Foes place gay marriage law on hold BY CARRIE WOOD cwood@kirklandreporter.com
Construction workers prepare the north half of the new Northeast 116th Street bridge for a concrete pour. The bridge is being constructed in two segments to allow the street to stay open. The project includes the replacement of a bridge over the old BNSF rail line, but has Kirkland residents upset over the wait times to pass on the road. Northeast 116th Street is one on the main thoroughfares to connect with I-405. MATT PHELPS, Kirkland Reporter
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let with a $12,000 contribution. The car dealer also pledged to match up to $10,000 in contributions to help fund raisers meet their goal. But the event got one final push during the Kirk[ more FOURTH page 3 ]
The pretrial hearing was for charges of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes while at the high school. A Kirkland Municipal Court judge granted a request for a continuance from Johnson’s lawyer. “We need time to do more investigating and we
have more interviews to do,” said Johnson’s attorney. Pro tem Judge John Olson, who was sitting in for Judge Michael Lambo, granted the motion during the quick hearing. The ruling pushes court proceedings back to Aug. 6. Johnson has pled not guilty [ more COURT page 3 ]
Lake Washington High School students and former boys basketball coach Barry Johnson visit outside of a Kirkland Municipal Courtroom with his former students on Monday. CARRIE WOOD, Kirkland Reporter
Gay marriage supporters, including several Kirkland City Council members, are hoping to get voters to approve a referendum on the November general ballot that would uphold a new law legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington state. Opponents of gay marriage filed Referendum 74 in February that aims to overturn the law. Backers of the R-74 campaign needed to turn in 120,577 valid voter signatures by 5 p.m. Wednesday to qualify the proposed referendum for the ballot. However, opponents submitted more than 230,000 signatures Wednesday, according to the secretary of state’s office. Voters will have the chance to either approve or reject the law that would allow same-sex couples to marry. During a marriage equality event at Mayor Joan McBride’s Kirkland home on May 26, more than 100 gay marriage proponents raised nearly $11,000 for the Approve Referendum [ more MARRIAGE page 7 ]
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The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week. Between May 29 to June 4, the Kirkland Police Department reported 451 traffic violations (11 DUIs), 34 alarm calls, 18 car accidents, 23 noise complaints, 14 thefts, 11 car prowls, 11 domestic violence calls, three calls for harassment, eight acts of fraud, 19 calls of a disturbance, eight calls for illegal substances and 15 calls of civil disturbance. At least 57 people were arrested.
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land City Council meeting meeting on Tuesday as the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bruce Wynn and Kirkland Downtown Association President Vince Isaacson pled with the council for city money to save the event. “Without your financial support for the fireworks we are not going to have much of a Fourth of July in Kirkland,” Wynn told the council during the public comment portion of the meeting. “I have gone door-to-door to our merchants and our businesses, but we still remain $14,000 short of necessary funds.” Those pleas were
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ordinance states that excessive noise cannot exceed a 50-foot limit on land. Some argued that 50 feet is different on land than on water. “Fifty feet is unrealistic on the water,” said Kirkland resident Greg Picinich. “Noise travels and there is nothing to absorb the noise … I don’t know how you are going to enforce that.” Many on the council agreed. City staff suggested an amendment to have the limit be extended to 300 feet. “If it is a football field away that is reasonable,” said Councilwoman Penny
Assault: 7 p.m., 12200 block of N.E. 85th Street. A 34-year-old Mukilteo woman was arrested after she punched her ex-husband in the stomach. Malicious mischief: 12:30 a.m., 12300 block of 120th Ave. N.E. A 23-year-old Lynnwood man was arrested after smashing out the window of his ex-girlfriend’s car.
June 2 Theft: 12:47 p.m., 11300 block of N.E. 124th Street. A 32-year-old Bellevue man was arrested after he stole an iPad from an AT&T store and a PSP Go from Play N’ Trade. Assault: 11:20 p.m., 12200 block of N.E. 105th Street. A 28-year-old Kirkland woman called police to report that she had been assaulted by her stepfather. The woman was contacted walking down the street from her
May 30 Domestic: 9:30 p.m., 10100 block of N.E. 134th Lane. A 28-year-old Kirkland man was arrested for headbutting his roommate. Domestic: 10:50 p.m., 12500 block of 80th Place N.E. During a discussion between roommates about a back door that was left open, a 28-yearold Kirkland man became angry. The suspect tackled his roommate on the stairs injuring his head, nose, wrist and fingernails. The man has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was not taking his medication at the time of the incident. The man has a history of making threats or injuring people. Assault: A 44-year-old Kirkland man was arrested for assault after a physical confrontation with an acquaintance. Multiple witnesses identified the man as the primary aggressor.
answered, in part, by the cost $61,000 to produce, council. Mayor according to “I have gone door- Wynn. The Joan McBride to-door to our said that the city events are merchants and our funded with would consider giving $7,000 to businesses, but we corporate and still remain $14,000 private donathe organizers, short of necessary tions each year. Celebrate Kirkfunds.” land. The city’s The celebrations Bruce Wynn contribution have been in would still leave danger of being the event short. canceled during Later in the meeting, the past few years due to Fairfax Hospital CEO a lack of funds. Ron Escarda adOne danger of the dressed the council celebration beto say that the ing canceled for KIRKLAND hospital would be the KDA is that willing to make the organizaup the difference tion would lose a if the city approved $5,000 deposit for its contribution. the fireworks, said Overall, the Fourth of Isaacson. July events, which include the city’s annual pa- To donate, visit www. rade through downtown, celebratekirkland.org.
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Sweet. “What we want here is behavioral changes.” Councilman Bob Sternoff disagreed with how vague the noise ordinance for the city is worded. One of the issues was that it is up to law enforcement to make the decision on what is too loud. “The burden to prove unreasonableness is a high burden for us and it includes a witness statement in most cases,” said Kirkland Police Department Capt. Bill Hamilton. But that answer was not enough to sway Sternoff. “How do you enforce it? To me it is completely subjective,” said Sternoff.
“… I want to be fair to both sides without being punitive to either side. I can’t support it as it is written.” The noise ordinance of 300 feet for Kirkland waters of Lake Washington was approved 6-1, with Sternoff as the only dissenting vote. Sternoff requested that the council and staff look at how the city’s overall noise ordinance is written. The new law will go into effect five days after publication, on approximately Saturday, June 16. That noise ordinance does not apply to city sponsored or permitted events such as the Argosy Christmas Ships and the Fourth of July fireworks display.
City stays with King County for animal control BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com
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he Kirkland Council voted unanimously to stay with King County Animal Control instead of branching out on its own during its Tuesday meeting. The move was a complete change of pace by the council from a few months ago when
[ COURT from page 1] to the gross misdemeanor. Following the hearing, Johnson continued his silence on the charges and the events that took place last fall. “No comment,” said Johnson, when asked about the case outside the court room. Three Lake Washington High School students, including senior Kangs basketball players Cody Bernstein and Matt Staudacher, along with ASB President Zak Cherif, were all in the court room during the hearing. The students seemed to share their support for
it considered having the city do its own animal control. “After seven months of negotiations the proposed final 2013 ILA (Inter Local Agreement with the county) represents a marked improvement from current ILA in terms of the level of service to Kirkland residents, the city’s animals and cost containment for the city’s
budget,” said Intergovernmental Relations Manager Lorrie McKay. Startup costs were the biggest expense for the city to strike out on its own and the deciding factor. The county could consider a levy to pay for animal control by 2015, making the service cheaper for local cities.
Johnson following the hearing as they spoke outside the courtroom. All three Lake Washington High School students declined to comment to the Reporter. Johnson’s father Lee, who was also an assistant coach for the team, was also in attendance. Former coach Johnson was charged April 3 in connection with alleged misconduct concerning a 17-year-old Lake Washington High School student who was in one of his classes. The student has not been identified as she is a minor. The alleged victim claims
in court documents that Johnson sexually harassed her in person, via text message and through her Facebook page. Johnson was placed on administrative leave after the student reported the incidents to a school counselor, according to court documents. The leave also came midway through a basketball season, which ended without Johnson on the bench and the team competing at the state tournament. The coach officially quit both of his positions with the school on March 13.
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Order violation: 1:17 p.m., 12400 block of N.E. 85th Street. A 26-yearold man was contacted in a vehicle with a person who has a no-contact order against him out of Seattle. The man was arrested at the scene.
residence, extremely intoxicated and had a difficult time restating what had happened. The stepfather was contacted and it was revealed to police that he had driven the woman home from a bar. She had attempted to bite the man in the car and then tried to hit him and his wife at the residence. The woman was transported to Evergreen Hospital for her intoxication and charged with assault.
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Gun violence on rise in Seattle, but hits home too
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got into a digital conversation with a co-worker about how bad gun violence seems to have gotten just across the bridge on the morning of May 30. The brief three-sentence conversation took place just after she saw a tweet that there was another shooting in Seattle. It was our deadline day, so I tried to block out the news and plow forward with getting the paper out. That same friend sent me another message, something to the effect of: “It was at Cafe Racer in Seattle, gunman left on foot and still at large.” My heart sunk. The first thing that popped into my head was that my sister and her family live just blocks from Cafe Racer. She goes for jogs in that area. I know Cafe Racer because my band played there in April. Getting the paper out became secondary to getting a hold of my sister, who tries to avoid the news, or at least me talking about it. I called her house with no answer. I called her cell with no answer. I called my brother-in-law at work and he found out she was at the U-Village but didn’t talk to her. My panic was replaced with new concerns as I saw a tweet saying that my nephew’s school was in lockdown because of the shooting. Just after sending the final page of the paper to press my sister called me back wanting to know if lockdown meant she could go pick up my nephew from school. I was just relieved to hear her voice because you always think the worst, no matter how unlikely. Then news of another shooting in downtown Seattle, just blocks from where my brother-in-law works. That shooting would later hit even closer to Matt Phelps
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home as the victim was Gloria Leonidas of Bellevue, a long-time Evergreen Health Foundation board member. To make things even more unnerving for my sister and me, the gunman committed suicide just a few miles from where I grew up in West Seattle. Like most people, I was glued to the radio, TV and internet during the rest of the day. I had met quite a few of the regulars at Cafe Racer when my band played there. Cafe Racer was an unusual place to play. Very small, very intimate and inviting. There was a gigantic picture of Jesus made from marshmallow Peeps. Quite a few paintings on black velvet and a bejeweled motor scooter helped to make up Seattle’s only “Bad Art Gallery.” The show was fun because the place was double booked and packed full of people. After we played we hung out outside to give room to those wanting to see the last band of the night. The kitchen had closed and the cook came out to have a cigarette. He and a bunch of my friends struck up a conversation about the music, the venue and various other things. It turns out he was one of the victims of the
horrific shooting on May 30 and will hopefully survive. It was surreal to think that we played there just a month prior. It was sad to think that kind, intelligent man was in the hospital fighting for his life. There is something wrong with our society when someone with mental health and anger management issues is able to obtain a concealed weapon’s permit. Three different news sources quoted the murderer’s family members saying they were afraid something like this would happen. The scary thing is that something like this touches us all despite the fact that in Seattle there have been 21 homicides in 2012. That matches the total for all of 2011. The inevitable arguments have ensued over gun rights and laws. There has even been some commentary about government cuts to mental health resources. But in reality this type of incident is hard to predict, hard to prevent, it can happen anywhere and affects us all.
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Disagree that police are unresponsive Usually when I see errors in a letter to the editor I give a little chuckle and move on. However, in Mr. Main’s letter (May 30) where he is “dismayed and disgusted” at the Kirkland Police Department’s “failures” to ensure pedestrian safety in the North Juanita neighborhood, I must point out a few things. First, the location he is talking about is 108th Avenue Northeast (not 140th Avenue Northeast), which passes by Helen Keller Elementary School and Edith Moulton Park (not Edith Moulton Elementary School). He claims that Kirkland police are not doing anything to make this area safe for children walking near the school. I disagree. I walk my dogs to Edith Moulton Park in the afternoons and often see police cars sitting in front of the park watching for and stopping speeders as school is getting out. I do agree with Mr. Main that people generally go too fast on this street,
but they sure slow down when there is a police car nearby. I cross 108th at Northeast 137th Place to get to the park and have noticed that the only times cars stop to allow me to cross is when a police car is there. It’s an unmarked intersection, but as I understand it, pedestrians still have the right-of-way (though I won’t jump out in front of cars to prove it). As for the student who was hit in the crosswalk, I find one question that has not been raised by Mr. Main or by the mother of the student who also seems so outraged by her perception of the city’s lack of action. If the mother was so concerned because of previous close calls, why didn’t she have her children walk two blocks further on the north side of the street and cross Northeast 132nd at the crosswalk directly across from the entrance to the school that has a traffic light? Don’t get me wrong, people should be able to be safe crossing the street in a crosswalk, but even pedestrians can use some common
sense to avoid known dangers. After all, no matter who is in the right, the pedestrian is the one who loses.
Jim Boril, Kirkland
Vitriolic preaching about killing all gays is unacceptable I would like to comment on the recent amount of particularly vitriolic preaching that numerous church leaders have made. Each of these socalled religious men has tried to outdo the next as far as promoting hatred towards homosexual people. We have heard of calls to have us all rounded up and placed behind electrified fences and fed until we die out. Children have also sang about homosexuals not being able to get into heaven to the cheers of their parents and other church goers. Even more disturbing have been the calls to have gays put to death by the government and another pastor saying “his flesh kind of likes
the idea” of killings gays. If you do not believe in the gay lifestyle that is your right to say that, and you can even talk about it and preach it in church. What is not right, however, is for you to be able to talk about the killing of a whole group of the population. This is only going to foster the idea that gay people should not be allowed to live their lives in safety and peace. There are too many people who carry out bullying as it is for all sorts of reasons. These children are also being pushed towards suicide in alarming numbers by these cowardly and vile acts – we cannot allow this to happen to anybody. The Preserve Marriage Washington group has garnered enough signatures to put the same-sex marriage bill to vote in November. With this kind of feeling out there in the churches, I am scared that it is only a matter of time before it happens here. Let us all decide that equal rights means equal rights for all and not allow for further persecution.
Shaun Kelly, Kirkland
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www.kirklandreporter.com reconstructing the bridge less time consuming but it now where we are constructwas not an option. ing the new bridge,” said “There are very few opCieri. “We do appreciate tions for residents to get to drivers’ patience and we are the freeway in that area of trying to get through this Kirkland,” said Cieri. phase of the project as fast as For residents in south we can.” Juanita, Northeast 116th The northern half of the Street is the only through new bridge, over the old rail street. Kunin said that lines, will also open at the same time, giving east-bound going around to Northeast 124th takes the same traffic a new left-turn lane. amount of time as sitting in “The entire point is to the traffic. smooth out the traffic,” Honking horns, said Cieri. “When we kirkland cars stopping in the are done we will go crosswalk attemptfrom three lanes to ing to get through six lanes.” a light, and merging That relief can’t through the bottlecome soon enough. neck, has many drivers Kunin’s husband, like many frustrated. The off-ramp drivers, has timed how long from northbound 405 can it takes to get through the also get backed up but Cieri construction area at I-405. said that WSDOT has not “It took my husband 17 had any reports of the back minutes to get through it in up going on to the norththe morning,” said Kunin, bound lanes or causing any who works from home. “I accidents in the construccan’t leave my house to run tion zone. errands. I can’t go to Kinkos “That is something that or FedEx. I can’t even leave my house for lunch. I can’t do we would get very concerned about,” said Cieri. much of anything until the She also said that the off-hours.” During morning and after- WSDOT has done all it can to make sure that traffic noon rush hours, Northeast moves as smooth as pos116th Street can be backed up through the 124th Avenue sible through the construction zone. Northeast intersection to the “We sent our signal techs east, and has even backed up out to do the best to give to 108th Avenue Northeast east-west drivers the most to the west. From end-to-end time on the lights,” said that stretch is nearly a mile. Cieri. The project will widen the The $10.7 million project Northeast 116th Street bridge will be complete by the end over the old BNSF rail line, of the year. widen pathways under the “The whole City of Kirk405 overpass, including sideland is under duress as far walks for bikes and walkers as traffic is concerned,” said and enhance the ramps from Shoup. “It is just growing the freeway. The project is set pains. Look at how many to be done early next year. condos and housing develThe businesses along opments have been built in Northeast 116th Street have had a mixed impact from the the last few years. But it is necessary for Kirkland to construction. Dania Furniture, which sits grow.”
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Heathman Hotel to retain all employees during closure The Heathman Hotel, Kirkland’s premier, full-service luxury hotel, announced that The Heathman Hotel, Trellis and Penterra Spa will retain all employees after an unexpected temporary closure last month. All employees of the full service property will not only keep their jobs, but will be paid their regular salary and will receive full benefits until the property reopens. The Heathman Hotel experienced a catastrophic water main break on May 25 causing major damage to the existing property and will remain closed until Aug. 1. “Our employees are the most valuable part of our business and we will continue to support them through this unexpected and unfortunate turn of events,” said Les Utley, general manager of the hotel. “The commitment our staff provides to our hotel, restaurant and spa is the reason our guests keep coming back. We wanted to offer the same commitment by keeping each and every one of our staff members employed during this temporary closure.” In an effort to support
local business, The Heathman Hotel has also reengaged the original designers, contractors and architects to complete the hotel, restaurant and spa renovations. The Heathman Hotel, Trellis and Penterra plan to reopen in August. For additional information and updates, please visit www. heathmankirkland.com.
AAUW recognizes girls in math, science and technology The Kirkland-Redmond Branch of AAUW held its annual High School Scholar Recognition Program on April 25, during which high school junior girls are recognized for their outstanding achievement in Math, Science and Technology. Nominated by their teachers in the Lake Washington School District, 14 girls from five schools were chosen to receive awards. Jenn Burgess from Boeing was the featured speaker, and encouraged the girls to continue to pursue the STEM subjects in college in order to give them the opportunities to achieve their professional and personal goals in the future. The following students were selected: • Best High School:
Maya Ledbetter (math), Andrea Herrera (science) and Shelby Whipple (technology). • International Community School: Priya Ganesan (math), Smrithi Sukumar (science) and Alexis B. Drake (technology). • Juanita High School: Jasmin Hurst (math), Niki Love (science) and Heather McAllister (technology). • Lake Washington High School: Laura Chopp (math) and Katherine Roberts (science). • Redmond High School: Arthi Narayanan (math), Meg Holtzinger (science) and Vita Shubin (technology). AAUW is a national organization whose mission is advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. More information is available at www.aauw.org.
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Six students receive National Merit scholarships The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that six Lake Washington School District students will receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships: Audrey Hsu, Juanita High School; Sam Schwabacher, Juanita High School; Suejean Hwangpo, Lake Washington High School; Maya Balakrishnan, Redmond High School; Tara Balakrishnan, Redmond High School; Jihoon Lee, Redmond High School. These six students are part of the 2,500 distinguished high school seniors nationwide to win this scholarship. They were selected from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists.
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Candidates vie for 1st District seats to represent Finn Hill dwarfed his opponents, raising more than $63,000 already, according to the PDC. The 2010 Census made a big Rep. Derek Stanford, a Demimpact on the Kirkland neighocrat, is looking to be elected borhood of Finn Hill when it to his second term in Pos. 1 for comes to government representhe district. Stanford has raised tation. Those changes seem to nearly $19,000, according to be too much for some to keep the PDC. He will also face the up with. primary election, as three candiAs a result, the neighborhood dates challenge him. was switched from the 32nd Republicans Sandy Guinn to the 1st Legislative District. and Brian Travis will challenge Other changes include a new Stanford for Pos. 1. Guinn has congressional district and served on the Bothell City new representation for Council and as deputy the area on the King mayor. Guinn has no 2012 County Council. record of fund raising The new 1st Legislawith the PDC. Guinn ran tive District will presagainst Stanford in 2010. ent one of the longestThe PDC has no record of running incumbents in Travis fund raising thus far Olympia. Democrat Sen. Roseand cites transportation, educamary McAuliffe has represented tion and state’s rights as his the 1st District since 1993 and is main priorities on his website. seeking re-election. McAuliffe, Greg Rankich is running for 71, is most known for her comPos. 1 as a Democrat. His webmitment to education. Accordsite was still under construction ing to the Washington State as of press time and the PDC Public Disclosure Commission, has no record of fund raising McAuliffe has already raised for the candidate. Rankich is the more than $15,000. president and CEO of Xtreme McAuliffe will face a top-two Consulting Group, a business primary on Aug. 7, as she is and IT consulting firm based in being challenged by both a Kirkland. He recently made a $3 Republican and a Democrat. million donation to the WashTwo-term Northshore School ington State University athletic Board member and former department. president, Dawn McCravey is Democrat Luis Moscoso is running against McAuliffe as a running unopposed for Pos. 2 Republican and is also runand has raised nearly $23,000. ning to improve education in Washington State. McCravey has raised more than $7,000, The Reporter ran a story on according to the PDC. candidates running for the 32nd Democrat Guy Palumbo will Legislative District in the June 1 also be on the August ballot. issue. Redistricting has changed Palumbo is also running to rethe Finn Hill neighborhood’s form education but his website also emphasizes making govern- representation in Olympia to the 1st District. The Reporter ment run more like a business strives for accuracy and regrets and helping small businesses. the error. Palumbo’s fund raising has By Matt Phelps
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BRIEFS Three men arrested in Kirkland in connection with Bothell robbery Members of the North Sound Metro SWAT Team served simultaneous search warrants on two Kirkland residences at about 6 a.m. June 1, and two men were arrested without incident for their suspected involvement in a Bothell armed robbery and unlawful-imprisonment incident that occurred in early May at the Yakima Fruit Market. A third man was arrested by Bothell police detectives later in the day in Lynnwood. According to Capt. Denise Langford, Bothell Police Department public information officer, Bothell police detectives located a floor plan of the Yakima Fruit Market inside one of the suspect’s residences. The weapon used in the crime was also recovered. At approximately 8:41 p.m. on May 6, two men entered the market — located at 17321 State Route 522 — after closing, forced the night manager into the business office at gunpoint and demanded the manager open the safe. The market’s security camera recorded the incident, and in the video, one of the suspects could be seen brandishing a handgun. The market’s night manager, a
26-year-old Bothell man, was the only employee in the business. He complied with their demands by giving them an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects secured the manager’s hands behind his back and forced him to the floor before fleeing on foot. Bothell police received information about a possible suspect vehicle seen in the area during the incident and were able to recover a cellular phone determined to be associated with one of the suspects. Further investigation led to the identification of three men, ages 21, 22 and 24, believed to have been involved with the robbery. All three men were booked into King County Jail for investigation of robbery 1 and unlawful imprisonment.
Kirkland woman, three others arrested on mortgage fraud A Kirkland woman and three Seattle-area residents were arrested Saturday on a 21-count indictment charging them with conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud and mail fraud. The mortgage fraud scheme ran from 2006-2008 and defrauded more than 10 banks, financial institutions, and mortgage lenders, of more than $8.6 million. More than 50 mortgages were involved on properties in a variety of communities around Puget Sound including Medina, Renton, South Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland. Kirkland resident Celia Perez Morales, 35 and three other defendants Bellevue resident Jonathan Men-
Tolls increase July 1 on Tacoma Narrows and SR 520 bridges New toll rates for the Tacoma Narrows and State Route 520 bridges take effect at midnight July 1. The change reflects the next necessary rate increase approved by the Washington State Transportation Commission to ensure both bridges generate enough revenue to meet construction-related bond payments. “Debt payments are the single most important consideration when setting the new rates,” said Toll Division Director Craig Stone of the state Department of Transportation. The state Transportation Commission annually reviews traffic and revenue to determine whether new toll rates are needed to cover operational costs and debt payments. The review process starts in the fall and if new rates are adopted, they are in effect the following July.
doza Martinez, 34; his sister Seattle resident Jazmin Villalba Martinez, 30; and 41-year-old Jorge Castrejon Pichardo of Mountlake Terrace made their initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Saturday. According to the indictment, three of the defendants worked at Emerald City Escrow and at Nationwide Home Mortgage and conspired to use straw buyers to defraud banks. The fourth defendant worked at a tax preparation business and provided some of the false documentation submitted with the loan applications. The conspirators submitted false financial, employment, and tax information to apply for residential mortgage loans. They falsely inflated the sale price of the properties. After the lenders funded the loans, the conspirators kept the excess proceeds and the straw buyers quickly defaulted on the mortgages, according to the charges. The victim banks included Washington Mutual (now JPM Chase), Bank of America, American Sterling Bank, ING Bank, IndyMac Bank, and Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., among others. Documents in the scheme were submitted via mail and wire. In all, the defendants secured, or aided and abetted in securing, through unqualified buyers, at least 50 mortgage loans, representing approximately $22.4 million in loan proceeds, based on false and fraudulent representations, resulting in a loss to financial institutions and mortgage lenders totaling approximately $8.7 million. Each count in the indictment is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
“For the next few years, we expect the commission to consider new toll rates annually, but the final decision will depend on the data,” said Stone. • Tacoma Narrows: The Good To Go! rate will increase from $2.75 to $4, cash tolls from $4 to $5 and Pay By Mail to $6, up from $5.50. • SR 520 bridge: Toll rates on the SR 520 bridge will increase 2.5 percent and continue to vary by time of day. The current peak Good To Go! rate of $3.50 will increase to $3.59, and the peak Pay By Mail rate of $5 will rise to $5.13. The toll increase affects all rate levels. Toll-rate schedules are posted online. This is the first of four annual 2.5-percent rate increases for SR 520 planned through 2015. In July 2016, there is a planned 15 percent increase that is based on forecasted traffic levels. The commission may adjust any of these anticipated rate increases after their annual review of traffic and revenue.
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She added that marriage is a social institution, not a religious institution. Kirkland resident Laura Ruderman, who is running for the 1st Congressional District, is a long-time supporter of marriage equality. She worked to raise money for the R-71 campaign several years ago that aimed to preserve domestic partner benefits. “I don’t believe that people who are gay should be second-class citizens in our society,” said Ruderman, who attended the event. “Civil marriage provides more than a thousand benefits and rights that everybody should have access to.” She also stressed the importance that voters understand R-74 on November’s ballot. “Opponents wanted the referendum on the ballot, but if you support (samesex marriage) legislation, then you should vote to approve the measure.”
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Caffe Rococo has the vibe, pulse of Kirkland cup of coffee sets the tone for the day. If my daughter’s barista … I know, I know … gets her caramel soy latte right – it’s going to be a good day! That’s just how it goes for most people. There is so much that is “great” and “right” about Caffe Rococo! First and foremost, let’s talk coffee! At least three to four times a week Adam, the master roaster, and Jake, his sousroaster, roast beans in-house that they sell wholesale and retail. These beans have arrived from exotic places such as Eastern Africa, Indonesia, Central and South America. Jake gave me an amazing tour of the roasting room, explaining everything from the molecular changes the tiny hard green coffee beans go through during the roasting process to the cooling and packaging of the beans, as well as his philosophy on life. The moment you enter Caffe Rococo, the deep rich aroma of roasting and just roasted beans makes all of your senses come alive. From their mochas, lattes, and espresso drinks to their daily drip (free refills during Victoria Martin
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oooo … in the interest of full disclosure … I don’t exactly drink coffee. I love the smell of coffee. I love mocha chip ice cream, and I love the idea, anyway, of a steaming hot aromatic cup of coffee on a rainy Saturday morning. Fortunately, however, I happen to be surrounded by friends and family who fancy themselves as coffee connoisseurs, devotees, caffeine fiends, and all around coffee snobs. In light of that, I’ve put together an international panel of coffee experts who I believe can aptly judge the quality of Caffe Rococo’s coffee drinks. This esteemed panel includes my son, daughter, husband, sister, brother-in-law, and a treasured friend and true coffee gourmand from Vancouver, British Columbia. I do, on the other hand, feel I am qualified to judge their loose-leaf teas and wonderful food selections – their eggs espresso sandwich is the best! Coffee evokes such visceral feelings. Coffee drinkers know exactly how they want their cup of coffee to taste, smell, and make them feel. For most, their first morning
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Body, and Spirit, are carefully blended using therapeutics, energies, and flavors by Katya Difani of Herban Wellness in Kirkland. Tea art, anyone? Friday night arrives and Caffe Rococo comes alive! It’s a great place to unwind after a hectic work week with live music performed by Canvas Continuum’s Rob Gregerson and Evan VanMersbergen. Every Friday night from 6:30-9 p.m. Owners Adam Olsen and Kent Beidel, in a very rococo detailed-oriented state of mind, put together a sound business plan. It is clearly working and they are giving back to the community in so many ways. They even collaborated with Larry Johnson of LED Light Tec to install LED light bulbs, which reduce their electric consumption and carbon footprint. Adam and Kent have fostered a true coffee house culture and network here. Caffe Rococo embodies the soul and spirit of our community. You can stop in for a cup of coffee to go, or grab a table and stay a while. Enjoy their free WiFi connection, read a book, talk with friends, meet new friends, and even run your business! Kirkland is so lucky to have such a business located at 136 Park Lane in the heart of beautiful downtown. Their doors are open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Oh, by the way, the pictures on the walls are of loyal customers taken by a loyal customer who happens to be a very talented photographer. You do have a choice. Try Caffe Rococo. It’s all you want it to be and more!
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plaint was rain for about 45 minutes. Not something the organizing committee can do anything about. Thanks again for a great event,” wrote cyclist Richard Traill of Renton. Cyclists came from as far north as Vancouver B.C. and as far south as Sacramento, Calif. to brave the 7 Hills of Kirkland and help the homeless. Presenting sponsor EvergreenHealth generously supported the event with $10,000 and a team of 20 cyclists. “Bob (Malte, Evergreen’s CEO) is very pleased to be here, and Evergreen is happy to support the community’s involvement around this healthy event,” said Melissa Kullman, an Evergreen employee. Supporting sponsor Kirkland Kiwanis matched rider donations and provided volunteers for the event.
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Former Kangs coach named new head coach of Redmond boys basketball team from living here was when he went on to play college basketball. After graduating from RHS in 1991, Lund went to play at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore. After a year in Salem, Lund then went to Washington State University (WSU) and became a walkon player for the Cougars. Lund returned to Redmond after graduating from WSU and started a family. He has three children — Cameron, 6, Isabell, 9, and Jalen, who recently played for Redmond’s 5th-grade select team. Lund was the co-coach of his son’s team while he also coached at
LWHS. Now as the RHS head boys’ basketball coach, Lund wants to “build the program,” through the youth programs and get the Mustangs back to being regulars at the state tournament. The Mustangs advanced to the state tournament seven straight years between 1988-1994, including a state-title wins in 1988 and 1989. “Our goal is to get out there in the community and start building those youth programs and give kids that sense of a bigger picture,” he said.
Lake Washington High School senior and Kang boys basketball guard Matt Staudacher has committed to Simon Fraser University. Staudacher averaged 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game during his senior year. “I would describe myself as a smart point guard who loves to shoot and create open shots for my teammates,” said Staudacher. “I really enjoyed my visit at SFU. The campus, the coaches and my new teammates have all been great so far.” During the state tournament, Staudacher earned many accolades including being named a First Team All-Star thanks to leading
the tournament in scoring with 23 points per game and also leading the tournament in assists and three pointers. “Matt is a pure point guard that can score as well,” said head coach James Blake. “He’s a pass first guy who showed he has the ability to score as well in the State Championships. He’s a very skilled player with good size who really fits the GNAC style of play.” Staudacher was named First Team All-Kingco Conference in his senior year. It was the third straight season he was named a first team conference all-star. “Next year I plan to work hard and push myself to contribute to the team. The program at SFU is on the rise and I just want to help continue to build that,” said Staudacher.
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basketball history, and is the right person to continue on the tradition of success Brian Lund finally got for RHS student athletes his wish Tuesday after he both on and off the court.” was handed the keys to Lund, 39, started the the Redmond High School 2011-12 season as an as(RHS) gym. sistant coach at LWHS, but Lund, a 1991 RHS when head coach graduate and Barry Johnson, former Mustang Lund’s former RHS basketball star, teammate, was placed was named the on administrative school’s new head leave in December, boys’ basketball Lund took over headcoach. coaching duties for “I’ve always the rest of the season. Brian Lund wanted access to Johnson, who is the gym,” said also a 1991 RHS Lund, a Redmond lifer who graduate, faces charges for was the head basketball communicating with a micoach at Lake Washington nor for immoral purposes High School (LWHS) last while at the high school. winter. “I’ve always wanted Johnson pleaded not guilty the keys. I’m almost 40 and to the gross misdemeanor I finally got them. I am reand the court proceedings ally excited.” are set for Aug. 6. Lund takes over for Jeff Lund led the Kangaroos Larson, who resigned as to 22-7 record and a fourthcoach to take the associate place finish in the Class 3A principal job at RHS. In his state tournament. eight years as head basketLund said he wasn’t ball coach, Larson compiled looking to leave LWHS, but a 95-93 record and guided when the RHS job became the Mustangs to two Class open, he jumped at the 4A state tournament apopportunity to coach for his pearances, including a fifth- alma mater. place finish in 2009. “We went through a lot Lund was a three-year last year (at LWHS),” Lund letterman during his playsaid. “We built strong relaing days at RHS and was tionships with the kids. It’s part of three state-tournaalways hard to leave.” ment teams including the But as Lund puts it, “if 1991 Mustang team that I’m going to pursue coachlost to Garfield in the stateing to the point of being a title game. lifer, Redmond is where I “We are extremely exwant to be.” cited to have Brian returnLund, who owns a ing home,” RHS athletic residential and commercial director John Appelgate painting business, has lived said in an email. “He is a in Redmond his whole life huge part of Redmond’s and his only stint away BY BILL CHRISTIANSON
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Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Advertising Sales Consultant at the Kirkland Reporter office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and have excellent communications skills. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising, special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income with new prospective clients. Print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. Compensation includes salary plus commission. Based in Poulsbo and Bellevue, Wash., Sound Publishing, Inc., owns and operates 38 community newspapers and 14 Little Nickel publications in the greater Puget Sound area. Sound Publishing’s broad household distribution blankets the greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Ore., and westward to the Pacific Ocean. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment. We recognize that the key to our success lies in the abilities, diversity and vision of our employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. If you are customer-driven, success-oriented, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to think outside the box, then we want to hear from you! Please email us your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/KAS. No calls or personal visits please.
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OMGarage/ Yard Sale!! Children and adult dressers, wooden farm table, wooden chairs, fine China, lamps, glassware, unique bottles, books, framed original art, framed prints, multi sized frames and formats, CD, DVD, LP Albums, Cassettes (poetr y, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Rock n’ Roll and Seasonal Music), Rock n’ Roll mags (Magnet, Mojo, Uncut) and memorabilia, posters, clothing (3 leather jackets, Eisenhower jacket in excellent condition), Queen sized cherr y wood 4 poster bed, CD player and preamplifier for home sound system, huge Harry Potter sign/ poster and much more!!! June 9th, 10am- 3pm. June 10th, 11am- 2pm, 13808 Holmes Point Drive NE, Kirkland, 98034
1973 DODGE Charger. One owner, engine rebuilt to approx. 340, automatic transmission, complete service records, original paint and top. New Edelbrock carburetor, radiator, alternator, electronic ignition, power steering p u m p , b a t t e r y, r e a r spr ings. Great dr ive. Many other items rebuilt or replaced. $15,500. Contact Al 360-6780960 Whidbey Island 1 9 7 9 R A L LY S P O RT Camaro. 350 V-8 needs ove r h a u l , 2 0 1 3 t a b s. N e e d s T L C bu t g o o d project car for folks that can work on cars. Good tires and new exhaust system. Has been sitting last 10 years. Don, 253941-5108 donald10@comcast.net Automobiles Chrysler
2008 CHRYSLER Sebring Touring Hardtop Convertible. Black, 6 cylinder, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Power Equipment, AM/FM/XM/CD. 25,000 miles. Excellent Condition. Includes Maintenance Contract. Always Garaged. $16,000. Call: 253-237-5018 Automobiles Lexus
2010 LEXUS RX450 AW D H y b r i d . 8 , 6 0 0 Miles. $43,000. Original Owner! Automatic! Every Option Available! AC/ Climate Control, ABS, Dual Side Air Bags, Cruise Control, Sunroof, Overhead Luggage Rack, Xfiniti Stereo Sound System with 6 D i s c C D, N a v i g a t i o n System, Dual Back-Up C a m e r a s, A n t i T h e f t . Aluminum/ Alloy Wheels, Remote Keyless Entry, Dual Control Heated Seats, Power: Windows, Doors, Locks. Garage Kept and Smoke Free. 253-235-5478 Federal Way Automobiles Mercedes-Benz
2000 MERCEDES E320 Wa g o n AW D. 8 9 , 9 2 7 miles. All power options included. Great car in good condition! Only second owners. $9,000. Vashon Island 206-4631377 anelecia@betsyeby.com Automobiles Others
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For United Tile, joining the Green Power Program was quick, easy, and powerful. Sign-up your business, or home, for PSE’s Green Power Program – it is a simple and inexpensive way to be a green leader in your community. Learn more at PSE.com/GreenBusiness
These and 500 other Puget Sound area businesses support locally produced renewable energy: 100% LEADERSHIP PARTNERS:
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Artisan Electric, Inc. Ben & Jerry’s - Issaquah Bravo Environmental DuraCoat Painting happy delusions Island Books Keeney’s Office Supply, Inc. King County Road Service Division Legacy Partners Redmond Marymoor Maintenance Facility Organically Grown Company Partners a tasteful choice company PRAHM - Vashon
Providence Health Services - Renton RE/MAX Eastside Brokers Signature Smiles Simple Floors Stopsky’s Delicatessen The Green Car Company The Hardware Store The Olde Wine Store The Stone House The Venus Moon United Tile Vashon College Wild Fish Conservatory LEADERSHIP PARTNERS:
3Degrees Cedar River Smokehouse City of Kirkland
CoroWare, Inc. Expedia Building Federal Aviation Administration IKEA Minkler’s Green Earth Molbak’s MWH PACCAR Pagliacci Pizza - Bellevue Square, Bridal Trails, Crossroads, Juanita, Kenmore Parker, Smith & Feek PCC Natural Markets – Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond Port Blakely Communities - Issaquah Highlands Community Center Printing Control
PSP, Inc. Quality Auto & Electric RE/MAX Real Estate Center - Redmond Rodda Paint – Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond SCS Engineers St. Thomas School Suncadia Telepress, Inc. The Sleep Store – Bellevue, Redmond US General Services Administration, Social Security Administration Building, Auburn Waste Management Kirkland Facility
“Sustainability is part of the make-up of good design. Our customers expect us to make good design choices in products and our business practices – as part of that, signing up for the Green Power Program simply made sense.” — Heidi Martin with Damithia Nieves, Product Development and Marketing Director, United Tile – Renton, Washington PSE_LeaderAd_Spring2012_KirklandRptr.indd 1
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Northwest LoveFest Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1 Magnuson Park 7400 Sand Point Way, Seattle
Organic Raspberries ANNIE’S HOMEGROWN
2/$6
Bunny Grahams & Cheddar Bunnies
BELGIOIOSO
$2.95
7.5 oz
lb
PCC Grass-fed NY Steaks
$13
lb
SALE PRICES GOOD AT KIRKLAND PCC ONLY FROM 6/6/12 TO 6/19/12
PCC DELI
Turkish Garbanzo Salad
Fresh Mozzarella Cups
$4.19
$5.99
8 oz
PCC BAKERY
Angel Food Cake
$6.49
ea
Félines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet, $10
lb
YAMI
Organic Yogurt
Cooper Hill pinot gris, $10
Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillet
$10 Previously frozen.
6 oz
85¢
6 oz
ULTIMA REPLENISHER
Balanced Electrolyte Drink
15% off Assorted sizes.
Join us Saturday and Sunday at the “PCC Healthy Kids Area” for fun activities and great music. More than 45 bands will play over the course of the weekend! Purchase your tickets using the code “PCC” and a portion of your payment will be donated to Solid Ground. Visit nwlovefest.org for tickets, times and the full lineup of bands.
KIRKLAND PCC • DAILY 7 A.M. TO 11 P.M. • 10718 N.E. 68TH ST., KIRKLAND 98033 • PCC NATURALMARKETS.COM
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