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SWAT surrounds home in Juanita, felon found elsewhere Neighbors held at bay for hours while KPD secured area
A SWAT team member stands by outside a Kirkland home on Monday as police search for a convicted felon who assaulted a man. DAVID
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he Kirkland SWAT team surrounded a home in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood all day Monday where police believed an armed convicted felon was hiding inside a crawl space.
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However, Snohomish County deputies later found the suspect in a second location and arrested him on Monday. The convicted felon was involved in an altercation outside the Kirkland residence – in the 13300 block of 105th Ave. N.E. – late
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Kirkland resident John Eineigl invented what he calls a rail-bike that he rides along the old Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, now known as the Cross Kirkland Corridor. He hopes his contraption will incite others to think about ways to use the rail. CONTRIBUTED
Tree destroys condos, elderly couple barely escapes dinner-time disaster BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@kirklandreporter.com
The Village resident David Hart said he heard and felt a thump at about 6:15 p.m. June 7. “I knew exactly what it was,” said Hart. “I knew it would come down at some point.” When he ran outside of his condo he became wor-
ried. Two gigantic trees, one a 100-foot cottonwood, had crashed through a neighboring condo building and Hart thought the worst. He rushed into the building to look for his neighbors. “I was the first one up there,” said Hart. “Having seen the pictures of the inside of that apartment I am surprised that they walked
out of the building.” An elderly couple had just finished their dinner when the tree came through the dining room window at The Village located in the 9800 block of Northeast 124th Street in Juanita. The man and woman were taken to Evergreen Hospital for observation. “He seemed to be in
shock,” said property manager Linda Reoh. “When I saw all the aid cars here I thought we would be dealing with a much more serious accident.” Both elderly victims are now staying with relatives, according to Hart, and have minor injuries. The apartment on the other hand will have to be rebuilt. “The building has been condemned,” said Reoh. “The whole top will have to come off … The one tree took out two more trees and then landed on the [ more TREE page 3 ]
Sunday night, said Sgt. Rob Saloum, a Kirkland Police Department spokesperson. The suspect hit the victim’s head with a handgun that discharged, but did not strike anyone, said Saloum. “We’re not sure what the origin of the dispute was or why the parties were
together,” said Saloum, adding he didn’t know if the suspect lives at the home, but the man does know the victim. “The victim went to the hospital and called us.” The KPD got a search warrant and the SWAT team was on scene, along with a Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), all day Monday. [ more SWAT page 3 ]
Resident constructs ‘rail-bike’ to incite others to think about ways to use the Cross Kirkland Corridor BY CARRIE WOOD cwood@kirklandreporter.com
Many residents have used the railroad corridor that runs north to south through the center of Kirkland for walking to nearby schools or businesses. Others have enjoyed the views of Lake Washington along the old Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway on a mountain bicycle. But John Eineigl has stepped off the beaten path and is enjoying the corridor much differently than most. Last fall, he created out of common parts and materials what he refers to as a rail-bike – “a vehicle for those reclaimed rails that aren’t yet trails.” The bike, affixed to his wooden contraption with wheels, glides over the old
tracks much like a train, only it moves a lot slower, he says. “It really works,” said Eineigl. “I can travel about half the speed I can with the bike alone.” He built the rail-bike as a working prototype that gets people thinking about what to do with all the unused rail beds, he said. How does Eineigl think the city should develop the Cross Kirkland Corridor? “I am in favor of keeping the rail corridor intact for future light-rail use,” he said. “Once the right-of-way is gone, getting it back is very difficult. Look at the issues Bellevue is having over routing a new route through neighborhoods.” He said whichever path is [ more RAIL page 3 ]
A 100-foot cottonwood tree fell on this Juanita condo on June 7. An elderly couple was eating dinner when the tree smashed through the window and then the roof. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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“We got some people out of the house when we called into the house, but we believe that person we’re looking for is still in the house,” said Saloum before the arrest, noting that police were also able to clear surrounding buildings. He said there was no danger to anyone outside the house, which is secluded in a wooded area, and police set up perimeters. However, police ordered some neighbors close to the scene to stay in their homes, said David Skurnik, who lives less than 150 feet from the house on Northeast 135th Lane. “There are SWAT team guys in camo gear all around – they are heavily armed,” he told the Reporter over the phone on Monday evening. “The Kirkland police are doing a great job of keeping people safely from the area. I am stuck in my house.” Skurnik, who has lived in the neighborhood for 22 years, said that police would not let him out of his house all day on Monday. “The SWAT team yelled at me and told me to get back in my house,” he said of when he tried to go for a walk earlier in the day. “They blocked the driveway to my neighborhood that has three other houses on it. Luckily I work at home, so as long as I have my internet, I’m good
to go.” Skurnik said he does not know the homeowner of the house that police surrounded, but the residence has been “a really strange place” and a “trouble spot” for many years. “I was hoping someone would buy the house and clean it up. There are strange comings and goings, strange guys always coming in and out,” he said, adding that it appears that several people live there. Skurnik also said that police activity seemed to be escalating as of Monday evening, noting he heard what sounded like several big explosions and possibly gunfire. However, Saloum said that police did not fire their guns, but placed different types of devices and chemical agents into the house to try and get the suspect to come out. Additional information came in suggesting the suspect may have been at a second location out of the city. The Snohomish County Sheriff ’s Office was contacted and provided the information on the second location. Snohomish County deputies located the suspect at this second location and took him into custody without issue on Monday. The suspect has prior felony convictions and faces Assault II charges.
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roof. Some of the big limbs went straight through the roof.” The main tree that hit the building was so large that it had to be removed by a crane. “The root ball has to be 10- or 12-feet tall,” said Hart, who remembers another tree falling in 2005 near the complex. A railing on the other side of the building was mangled by the falling debris. At least one car was destroyed during the incident. Tenants from all eight of the condos in the building will have to find temporary
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taken in the future, the City of Kirkland’s biggest issue will be the high number of times the corridor crosses street traffic – a problem for trains, bikes and pedestrians. The city is currently addressing these issues and more as it decides what to do with the corridor. The city purchased ownership of the 5.75 miles of Kirkland’s segment of the Eastside Rail Corridor, called the Cross Kirkland Corridor, from the Port of Seattle for $5 million on April 13. The other portions of the entire 44-mile corridor are owned by the Port
housing. The largest tree was a source of contention. Some residents at The Village had concerns about the condition of the tree prior to the incident. They believed that exposed roots and a creek that runs right through the land had compromised the integrity of the tree. The tree is on the land of a neighboring complex, The Esplanade, and getting permits to have the tree removed was difficult, The Village management said. “They were supposed to have it removed during the stream restoration,” said Hart.
Reoh said that a heavy rain squall that came through the area around 3 p.m. on June 7 may have contributed to the accident. “That tree was so old and
of Seattle, which purchased the entire corridor from BNSF in 2009. The City of Redmond purchased a “spur” within its city limits in 2010. The Kirkland segment is suitable for side-by-side development of pedestrian and bicycle trails, as well as potential for future transit development. The city is working with the King County Library System and created a survey for people to make suggestions about the potential uses of the corridor. Some ideas that residents have submitted include connecting the corridor to other
trails and paving it, keeping bikes and pedestrians separate, developing a regional light rail and streetcar corridor, and a walking trail. However, others said they did not want to see the corridor developed for rail use. One participant said that using the trail for mixedmodal transportation is a “prescription for death.” Another person said there are too many problems associated with using the corridor for light-rail. “Intersection crossings, parking problems for out-of-area users ... ,” they wrote. “What about all those apartments and condomini-
A 100-foot tree that fell on a Juanita condo caused significant damage to the building on June 7. CONTRIBUTED the roots were exposed,” said Reoh, who had not received an estimated cost for repairing the building. “I am just very thankful no one was injured seriously.” ums that developers would want to build because of access to light rail. Would it turn our nice little city into something else? Who would benefit in Kirkland?” Eineigl hopes his rail-bike invention will incite others to think about these kinds of questions as they decide how they would like the city to develop the Cross Kirkland Corridor. “I am hoping that my idea will inspire other people to make their version of a railbike to take over the unused rails, or try a cross country trip on all the unused rails to highlight the lack of investment in rail travel,” he said.
QFC Supports Boys & Girls Clubs QFC is proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington as our checkstand charity for the month of June. The Boys and Girls Clubs have 147 Clubs throughout Washington that serve more than 148,700 youth annually. This includes 49 Clubs in King County and 28 Clubs in Snohomish County. The Boys & Girls Clubs have been serving the youth of Western Washington for over 63 years. These Clubs are often among the only safe and supervised places many young people from age 6 to 18 can go after school or during the summer.
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Youths who take part in Boys & Girls Club activities typically stay involved in the Clubs for an average of 5.2 years at an average of 4 days a week. Among Club alumni who participated in a comprehensive survey several years ago, their Club experiences provided numerous positive benefits. It helped many youth stay in school and graduate from high school and many others to pursue college degrees. It helped youth with their self-confidence, personal ethics, self-esteem, leadership skills,
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their peers and adults. The third area is healthy lifestyles. This includes fostering a positive self-image, teaching healthy behaviors, providing physical fitness opportunities, and reducing drug use and obesity. In the fall of 2011 Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington hosted its first ever TechFest. It was a daylong event held on Microsoft’s Redmond Campus that was attended by over 350 youth from across the state. Attendees were exposed to a variety of technology related skills and opportunities. These included
meeting professionals from different technology companies to learn about career possibilities and learning about digital arts, robotics, social media and environmental sustainability. In 2012 the Boys & Girls Clubs will be focusing on increasing the frequency of participation of the teens it serves and enhancing its services to them. During June, we invite you to make a donation at any QFC check stand or designate your bag reuse credit go toward the great work that they make possible. Thank you for your support! Paid Adver tisement
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Police Blotter 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 June 6-12, the Kirkland Police Department reported 595 traffic violations (five DUIs), 28
June 11 Assault: 10:50 p.m. 500 block of Sixth Ave. A 41-yearold Kirkland man was arrested for fourth-degree assault after he pushed his girlfriend into an armoire. Domestic: 6 a.m., 221 Lake Ave. West. A 65-year-old Kirkland man was arrested
for assault after he threw a female to the ground and prevented her from leaving the residence.
argument with a 19-year-old man and began assaulting him. She was arrested and the man had to be taken to Evergreen Hospital after he threatened to kill himself.
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Theft: 2:51 p.m., 10611 N.E. 68th Street. Two 14-year-old girls were seen attempting to conceal items in a bag as they left The Metropolitan Market. Management stopped the girls outside the store and found $40 worth of unpaid items in the bag. The girls were cited and released to their parents.
Theft: 9:35 p.m., 10020 N.E. 137th Street. A 31-year-old Kirkland man was detained by Safeway staff after attempting to leave the store with a bottle of whiskey. The man attempted to get away from taff but was caught. Kirkland police arrested the man.
Theft: 2:45 p.m., 14444 124th Ave. N.E. A 57-year-old female was detained by Safeway staff after she attempted to leave the store with $30 worth of unpaid for makeup. She was arrested by police.
June 7 Assault: 5:36 a.m., 8249 122nd Ave. N.E. A 17-year-old Kirkland female got into an
Theft: 8:30 p.m., 10020 N.E. 137th Street. A 54-year-old Kirkland man was arrested after he attempted to shoplift $54 worth of merchandise from Safeway.
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June 6 Warrant arrest: 10 a.m., 10200 Northeast 132nd Street. A 56-year-old man was arrested on King County warrants.
Celebrate the beauty of light at an exhibition called “enVision and enLighten,” by photographer Ellen Williams. Williams’ photos uncover unusual patterns and glimmers of light—perfect for summertime inspiration. The exhibit runs through July 1 at Parklane Gallery in Kirkland. For information, call 425-827-0162 or visit www. parklanegallery.com.
Domestic: 10 p.m., 12505 116th Street. A 27-year-old Kirkland female was arrested for interfering in a domestic violence and assault report.
June 5 Domestic: 10:06 p.m., 622 Fourth Street. A 43-year-old Kirkland female was arrested after assaulting her ex-boyfriend. Warrant arrest: 12:47 a.m., 7800 block of 126th Ave. N.E. A 30-year-old Camano Island man was arrested on his outstanding Bellevue warrant for driving with a suspended license.
June 4 Malicious mischief: 8:45 p.m., 12010 130th Lane N.E. A 21-year-old Kirkland man was arrested after damaging his father’s property.
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Sonia (Sonny) Propal Fisher died on June 1, 2012 after a long illness. She enjoyed a long and dedicated career of service to children as a school psychologist, retiring from the Bellevue School District in 1991. Sonny was born in Elyria, OH on June 29, 1929 to loving parents, Stella and Michel Propal. She graduated from Stanford University in 1951 and earned a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Illinois. She began her career as a school psychologist in Schaumburg, IL, and moved to Washington State in 1968. She was a lifelong musician and an extraordinary pianist. She is survived by her two sons, Scott R. Fisher, M.D. of Memphis, TN and Dana Fisher of Bridgewater, NJ, as well as four grandchildren: Laura Fisher, J.D., Bloomfield, NJ, Carolyn Fisher, RN, BSN, Boston, MA, Michael Fisher, New Haven, CT, and Glenn Fisher, Princeton, NJ.
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have always been a true Seattle sports fan, no matter the agony. Staying loyal to the Seahawks during the 1990s was like jamming a needle into your eye for 16 weeks straight. The refereeing during Super Bowl XL against the Steelers was a travesty. And being a Mariners fan is never easy. Rooting for the team in the 1980s I didn’t know what winning was like. Then Ken Griffey, A-Rod and Randy Johnson showed up. Then they left. Winning 116 games and then not making the World Series. Then the franchise celebrating that failure - in true Seattle style. Many of my friends have changed allegiances over the years, jumping ship to the 49ers or the Red Sox. But it has also given me some of my greatest memories –good and bad. Watching Griffey belt home runs. Seeing the Rain Man throw down a sick dunk. Watching Steve Largent catch a nearly uncatchable pass. One of those good memories was watching the Sonics play the Bulls in the 1996 NBA finals. I remember running into the streets with glee with my best friend when they beat the Bulls in game five. It looked like they might pull off an incredible comeback against the best regular season NBA team ever. They would lose the series 4-2. Losing and being a Seattle sports fan go hand-in-hand. But losing the Sonics franchise was the toughest part of all. Preparing for the NBA finals this year is tough for many Sonics fans. Watching the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Miami Heat is akin to watching someone kick your dog repeatedly or attending the wedding of your ex-girlfriend. First I rooted for Dallas. Then I rooted for one of the NBA teams I despised most as a Sonics fan the L.A. Lakers. I rooted for the San Antonio Spurs. All by default and all resulting in defeat. Now it is the Miami Heat. Rooting for the Heat is not easy. I was one of the people who got upset about how LeBron left Cleveland in the lurch. It reminded me of Griffey, A-Rod and Randy Johnson. For me it wasn’t about LeBron Matt Phelps
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leaving his hometown or going where he thought he had the best chance to win a title. It was about the loyalty factor and how he made the announcement. It was about ripping out the hearts of people who supported him his entire life. He grew up there. It was about LeBron, Dwaine Wade and Chris Bosh taking the easy way out. But for the next week-and-a-half I am a Heat fan. Because for whatever pain LeBron caused Cleveland, they still have the Cavs. Cleveland fans know how we feel. They lost the Browns in 1996 and then watched them in the Super Bowl in 2000. Four years later, just like us with the Sonics. I have friends, former Sonics’fans, who are actually rooting for the Thunder. I am not conflicted, but I get it. Kevin Durant and Nick Collison, the only two former Sonics players on the team, seem to be great people. Durant is a nice guy and tough to root against. But I can’t get the dust we ate from Clay Bennett leaving town with our team out of my mouth. Watching him raise that Western Conference trophy above his head a week ago made my stomach churn
like an Oklahoma tornado. But more than that, I want other NBA fans to know that it wasn’t Sonics’fans who let the team go. It was our politicians. It was Howard “Benedict Arnold”Schultz. He sold 40 years of tradition out from under the community that helped him build his coffee empire. But the biggest reason I am upset is because I have a son who likes sports. We won’t be excited because our team is playing for the NBA championship. We will be watching Ichiro flail away at the plate. Talking about why a curve ball is harder to hit than a fastball. We will be deprived of the great memories of watching the Sonics in the finals together. Deprived of sharing that exhilaration when Durant dunks over LeBron. Deprived of once-in-a-generation or, in Seattle, once-in-a-lifetime moments. That is something that money can’t buy for a true sports fan. But it is something that Howard Schultz sold for a few extra bucks. It is something that OKC and Clay Bennett have not earned. Four years of waiting is not equivalent to 33 years of angst since our regions’last major world title.
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Surprises await if charter school initiative becomes law Charter schools have been voted down three times, but a Seattle Times editorial maintained that people should sign a petition for yet another vote and if it does not pass, future votes on this issue should be held for “as long as it takes.” All the proposals mentioned in the Times for improving education through charter schools could be undertaken within the existing system. The only substantive difference between charter and public schools is that one is private and the other is public. Public schools already have venues for gathering feedback from the community. Does anyone really think the public would have a better chance of influencing education through a private system? The powers behind the charter school push say “our schools are broken.” If anything is broken, it is our society. All our institutions
are in flux trying to keep up with dramatic social change. Improving education is a legitimate concern, but it also seems to be a preferred target for those who would exploit our societal dilemmas for their own purposes. Sponsors of the charter school initiative seem almost desperate to transfer public education funds to private “non-profits.” Why did they decide to float this initiative so close to the deadline? What groups are financing this effort and what leads the Times to think that such backing will be available for “as long as it takes.” Washington State has just been hoodwinked by another coalition of civic-minded opportunists who, after multiple votes, finally managed to get liquor stores privatized and we are already learning about a substantial increase in liquor prices. It is highly unlikely that this initiative would have passed had voters known the full implications of transferring liquor distribution to the private sector. I can only wonder what surprises await us if the charter school initiative becomes
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Concerned about police officers’ disregard for traffic I’m concerned about our Kirkland police officers’ disregard for traffic signs and lights. Monday night at around 8:35 p.m., unit 113 failed to stop at the stop sign on 5th Avenue at 1st Street. We followed this unit to Market Street. When unit 102 came up Market, both units continued into Juanita up 98th and both units went through a red light at Northeast 120th Place, without lights on, then rolled down their windows and chatted at the light at 124th Street. I think they both should have tickets for this maneuver. I also take issue with the new LED lights on the units that are very blinding and I think excessive. I hope they can use a few lights, versus having all the lights on. My hope is that officers can set good
examples for those of us not patrolling our streets, and that officers might be able to use flashers when appropriate. We are watching.
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Pray that people will reject same-sex marriage law In response to the letter from Shaun Kelly (June 8 issue of the Kirkland Reporter). His spirit did not tell him he was a homosexual. His body did not tell him he was a homosexual. His self must have told him he was a homosexual and he believed it. He then decided to live that lifestyle, which he had the free will and freedom to decide. But please do not expect me to tolerate and accept his decision because my belief is contrary to his. My belief is based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and not the self that is being influenced by the world view. My prayer is that all people who believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ vote to reject the marriage law this November.
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Hussey brings business acumen to run for 45th Legislative District resident with two decades in their investments. the aviation industry, Hussey “Dealing with big numbers is well-versed in the art of doesn’t really scare me,” he budgeting and frustrated by said. a government that, he says, Despite his focus on refuses to operate “within business, Hussey considers finite resources.” himself a family man first “You can’t just and foremost. The spend without 49-year-old has limits in a business been married to context,” Hussey his wife, Christi, said. Likewise, for 26 years. They Olympia needs to have four children, set priorities and the youngest of allocate its resources whom is about to accordingly. graduate from high Joel Hussey Hussey believes his school. Consebackground has quently, Hussey’s primed him for the job. community involvement is After graduating with tightly tethered to his active an accounting degree from parenting. He’s the president Seattle Pacific University and of the Bellevue Christian earning his MBA from the Board of Directors, where University of Washington, all his children attended. Hussey spent 12 years as His kids played club soccer CFO at Boullioun Aviation so he coached them, which in Bellevue. He then founded culminated in heading the his own company, Tailwind gargantuan Lake Washington Capital, which leases comYouth Soccer Association mercial aircraft to clients all (LWYSA). over the globe and manages Yet, Hussey’s business acu-
men proved a vital asset to his community commitments when the LWYSA needed rescue from suspension and scandal in 2004. Back when Hussey was just a coach, the association’s board started raking in inflated registration fees from its 6,500 youth members to finance inflated executive salaries and risky investments. When a parent started asking questions, his child was suspended and then the state soccer organization started paying attention. The LWYSA was suspended in turn and after much ugliness and legal battles, most of the old board resigned. Hussey and a cadre of committed volunteers stepped into the leadership void, inheriting a tarred organization and $ 1 million in debt. “Over a period of 18 months, we re-cut a deal with the bank, restructured fees and reduced them, cut ex-
penses dramatically, but still provided the services necessary to the players and their families,” Hussey recalled. “It was a bath of fire, (but) it’s now in a far better place than it was then.” Hussey’s experience with the LWYSA is analogous to his plans for the Legislature. The fiscal conservative believes the state’s top priority, education, can be properly funded by trimming other expenditures, not additional revenue. We need “to be more efficient and effective with the dollars we have,” he said. He hopes to make Washington more business friendly in the process. “People who are genuinely trying to grow their business and hire more people shouldn’t be overburdened with regulations,” he said. “If you stimulate business, if the economy starts to pick up, revenues will go up naturally.” Longtime friend and home
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Unfortunately, he said veterans coming back from combat get lost in the fray of things and don’t know where to turn for benefits. “When I came back (from Iraq) people said there are tons of benefits out there, but no one showed me where to go for these,” said Bond. “So that’s going to be a personal endeavor for myself when I get into the house if people elect me.” His other priorities include education and job creation. “Trying to find innovative ideas for job creation, not only within the district, but the state of Washington, is going to be huge.” Bond is currently work-
ing with the Woodinville Wine Association to connect winery representatives with educational institutions to mold a new program to produce skilled labor. He has found that when students graduate from different wine programs in Western Washington they are not prepared to run a business. With the new program, he hopes it will give students a “fighting chance” when they graduate from wine programs. “Hopefully that’s a start to many innovative ideas. We’d like to get a lot of apprenticeship programs, and bring veterans coming back from war zones into much-needed [ more BOND page 12 ]
Political newcomer Jacob Bond is not afraid to call himself an underdog. The 27-year-old combat veteran and emergency medical technician said he does not plan to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars backed by his Democratic Party. “Everybody likes an underdog and I think that’s a good position for my campaign to work with,” said Bond, who is challenging incumbent Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, and Republican
Joel Hussey, of Redmond. If elected as 45th District state representative, Bond said he hopes to help fix the partisan gridlock in the Legislature. “I’ll be a Democrat on the ballot, but the Democrats have been in office, the Republicans have been in office and the system is still broken,” said Bond, who lives in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood with his wife. “I’d like to bring common sense back. If the current incumbent gets back into his position, we’ll continue with that broken government.”
A Redmond native, Bond Bond believes his broad joined the U.S. Marine Corps background will give him right out of Marysville High an edge in Olympia when School in 2003 and addressing different was deployed to Iraq issues. twice. He completed One of his perthe EMT program at sonal priorities as Pierce College and state representative also studied internawould be supporting tional business at a veterans. university in south “I do have a Jacob Bond central Mexico, personal passion and where he also did there’s something immigration advocacy for that really pushed me into the his wife and others. He is political arena – veterans,” he currently finishing up his said. “I hold them near to my business degree at Bellevue heart and I’ve worked with College and is also a stateseveral organizations that licensed financial advisor. help veterans.”
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Redmond businessman Joel Hussey is out to fix the state’s budget. The first-time politician is running for Position One in the 45th Legislative District to bring some “business sense” to Olympia’s growing debt disasters. Hussey, a Republican, will challenge three-term incumbent Roger Goodman and political newcomer Jacob Bond, both Democrats from Kirkland. “The numbers keep getting bigger and bigger. And the structural problems in the system are getting larger and larger,” lamented Hussey, who is CEO and president of the Redmond-based aircraft leasing company Tailwind Capital. “The longer you wait, the harder they are to fix. At some point you gotta quit complaining to your friends and step up and do something about it.” A lifelong Washington
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loan officer Jeff Tisdale is fully confident in Hussey’s abilities. “He can wade through a lot of garbage and make good decisions on what’s needed and what’s not needed,” Tisdale assured. “I would like to have 15 guys like Joel working for me, and then all I’d have to do is go golf.” If Hussey can garner that kind of confidence from the majority of the 45th, his win is assured. He’s certainly not worried about his incumbent competitor, Democrat Roger Goodman, or any others running. “I am focused. The mission is changing the way Olympia works and the citizens have to decide whether they want more of the same or whether they want change,” he said. “Game on.”
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migraine is a very painful headache. Migraines are complex in nature exhibiting many more symptoms than the everyday headache. Migraines are 20-30 percent more common in women than men. There are a few different types of migraine headaches and all arise from a variety of etiologies. Migraines can be precipitated by a variety of factors. Some things that bring on migraines include: Alcohol, hormonal changes (especially around menstruation), sleep disturbances, weather changes (sun, barometric pressure changes), chocolate, cheese, meats, MSG, smells (chemicals, perfumes). Migraines can have a genetic predisposition to them. How do you know if you are having a migraine? Migraines are often accompanied by some additional symptoms beyond head pain. During the time the migraine is building also known as the prodrome, you may notice some changes such as constipation or diarrhea, nausea, flashing lights in the eyes, dark spots in the vision, dizziness and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Once the migraine reaches its full symptomatic stage there may be pain that ranges in intensity, lasting anywhere from one to 36 hours. The pain may be
Cold packs to the head, forehead, and back of neck can be soothing. Alternate hot and cold packs to the head for severe headaches. Spinal manipulation for the cervical vertebrae can be useful in treatment and prevention. Food intolerances can contribute to migraines, so finding and eliminating those can also help. Regular aerobic
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Bruce Wynn, executive director of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, wanted to support local businesses related to health and wellness in the Juanita neighborhood. Between the Chamber’s sponsorship and Dr. Lexi Lain at Summit Vitality, the Juanita Friday Market will host the first annual Juanita Health Fair from 3-7 p.m. June 29 at Juanita Beach, 9703 N.E. Juanita Drive, Kirkland. This is a wonderful opportunity to see what Kirkland is offering in regards to health and wellness and what better way to do it than by supporting your local farms and eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
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deserts. “The biggest difference we found in rates of obesity were in places where the environment was good for both nutrition and physical activity,” said Dr. Brian Saelens, professor of pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Research Institute and co-author of the study report. “The rates (in the best places) were less than 8 percent. But if the nutrition and physical activity were not good, the rates went up to 16 percent.”
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hen state Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, announced that he would be running for Congress in the 1st District, his intentions were to go to Washington D.C. and help change the culture. “It was a great opportunity since I live in the district,” said Goodman, who is seeking a fourth term in the 45th District. “All my family and supporters told me to go for it. But there was a reason I hesitated for a month.” Goodman’s original apprehensions won out in the end as he dropped his bid after more than a year of campaigning and fund raising. “You spend 95 percent of your time raising money and 5 percent on issues,” said Goodman of running for national office. “I still do believe I would make a difference.” But the amount of money needed to run for Congress also helped Goodman to make up his mind. He said that he was at a fund raiser just off the grounds of the state capital and missed a legislative vote. “That was the moment when I felt my obligation to
the legislature,” said Goodjob.” man. Goodman said that his When former Microsoft own record is one of accomexecutive Suzan DelBene plishment. During his six entered the race, Goodman years in office, Goodman has said he knew it would be an introduced or had a part in uphill battle. submitting 123 bills, with 68 “It is tough to be comenacted. That is the highest petitive when there is a rate of any legislator in the multimillionaire in the race,” state. Of those bills, 44 had said Goodman, his name on it. who is running Goodman against Kirktakes issue with land resident Hussey’s criticism and Democrat that more busiJacob Bond, ness people need and Republican to run for office Joel Hussey, of and that the state Redmond. needs to be run The biggest like a business. Rep. Roger Goodman reason Good“What we need man decided is experienced to run again for the 45th legislators who are sensitive District is that he feels like to the business community’s Olympia is getting things needs,” said Goodman. “I done. think in the last six years I “It is despairing what have demonstrated that I is happening at the fedlisten and respond.” eral level,” said Goodman. Goodman is just one of “People can’t even look each nine in the state legislature other in the eye.” who have a law degree. And while his opponents He is outspoken about say that Olympia is broken, the decriminalization of Goodman points to the marijuana. He has put tough budget negotiations of that knowledge to use in the past few years. Olympia, helping to reform “We got it done without domestic violence, DUI and major cuts to education or wage garnishment laws. He many of the safety nets that put forth four new DUI laws, are in place,” said Goodman. three of which were signed “I think we have done a great into law.
“We have made tremendous progress with expanding the use of ignition interlock systems,” said Goodman. “Because of our legislation, there have been 20 percent less deaths in DUI accidents.” Goodman said the laws give those convicted of DUIs the ability to drive without being able to drive drunk, or more commonly, drive illegally with a suspended license. Goodman helped to get DUI vehicular homicide laws changed after Kirkland resident Steve Lacey was killed last summer by a drunk driver on Northeast 85th. “That could have been me. I take that route all the time,” said Goodman, who wants to meet Steve’s widow Nabila Lacey someday. “Steve’s friends and family came to me for help.” The only DUI law that did not pass was to impose child support from convicted DUI homicides for victims. Domestic violence has been tougher for the legislature to act upon. “You can’t reach in and stop it, you can only respond,” said Goodman. The help has come with education and more dedicated police department
domestic violence units. If given a fourth term, Goodman hopes to shift his focus. “There will be a lot of turnover and I will rise in leadership,” said Goodman, who wants to chair the Community and Economic Development Committee. “I want to focus on business development. I want to meet more with chambers of commerce and businesses. What is legislating about other than supporting the communities and businesses?” He also foresees having to deal with more global crises: “We are going to have to adapt to food crises and continue to expand clean energy.” But one of the most important things for Goodman is education. With a young child in preschool he has immersed himself in the topic and is trying to make changes. He helped get a law passed that would make preschool an entitlement. The law will take effect in 2018, but it has to be funded. He cites studies that show kids who go through preschool have more productive lives than those who do not. “I want every kid to have the same chance as my kid,” said Goodman.
industries,” he added. He also aims to focus on constituents who are not being represented and the problems that are being put to the side. His biggest criticism of his incumbent challenger was Goodman’s so-called “drug agenda.” “I just don’t think that marijuana should be on the top list of issues. I think it should be addressed, but it’s definitely not on a double working family’s list of things they need to get passed in the Legislature,” said Bond. “I’ve got my neighbors who are struggling to make their mortgage payments; I’m pretty sure pot’s not on the grocery list.” He also criticized his opponent for dropping his bid for Congress to run for re-election in the state house. “To me, that shows him hedging his bets. I think it’s a disservice to the people to jump back and forth,” said Bond. So far, he has raised nearly $3,000, according to the Public Disclosure Commission. However, his campaign is not focused on raising a lot of money or gaining huge endorsements. “We’re out there so that we can be engaged by voters. We need to focus on the people.”
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Serial rapist serving life sentence gets 40 more years BY CARRIE WOOD cwood@kirklandreporter.com
A serial rapist who raped, burglarized, kidnapped and assaulted a Kirkland woman in 2008 was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Snohomish County Superior Court on June 6. Marc Patrick O’Leary, who is also serving a life sentence for nearly 40 similar charges in Colorado, was also
sentenced Wednesday to guilty to those charges on 28 1/2 years for raping a Wednesday before he was Lynnwood teen in sentenced. 2008. In the KirkLynnwood police land rape, initially didn’t beO’Leary, 34, lieve the Lynnwood attacked the woman had been woman, who raped and charged was then 63, at her with making her apartment Marc O’Leary false statements. on Northeast However, the 122nd Street in investigation found Kirkland on Oct. that O’Leary did rape her 6, 2008. and the former MountAt about 4 a.m., the lake Terrace man pleaded woman awoke to a man
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standing over her with a knife. He proceeded to tie her hands with her shoelaces, attack her and take photographs, police reported. The woman later called police, but they weren’t able to find the assailant, reporting the case “went cold” in 2009. A new lead developed in April 2011, when Colorado investigators contacted Kirkland police about the attack here.
Kirkland monitors possible Waste Management recycling strike The City of Kirkland is closely monitoring the contract negotiations between Teamsters’ Local 117 whose membership includes recycling and yard waste truck drivers and
Colorado police obtained DNA samples and with that evidence were able to search a home where O’Leary and relatives lived. The search found more evidence, including photos of victims he raped in Golden and Westminster. But Colorado police also found photos of the Lynnwood woman, who Lynnwood police confirmed had reported being sexually assaulted in 2008. When Colorado police found the attack re-
ally did take place, the charges of making a false statement against the Lynnwood woman were dismissed and the case was removed from records. Investigators found the name of the Kirkland victim in O’Leary’s computer, and were able to use the DNA tests from the shoelaces to match them to O’Leary’s Colorado DNA profile, leading to the charges in the Kirkland assault. O’Leary will serve his prison time in Colorado.
Waste Management, Inc. (WMI). Local 117 voted on May 12 to authorize a strike if a new contract could not be negotiated. The recycling and yard waste drivers’ collective bargaining agreement with Waste Management expired on May 31. The city contracts with WMI for residential, multi-family and commercial garbage, recycling and organics collection services. City solid waste customers are encouraged to stay informed of the labor
negotiations progress by visiting www.wmnorthwest.com/servicedelays. It is unclear if a recycling and yard waste service work stoppage will affect garbage service. In the event of a work stoppage, WMI customers who have questions or concerns should contact WMI at (800) 592-9995 or email pnwrsservices@ wm.com. For information about the city’s contract with WMI, contact John MacGillivray, Kirkland Public Works at (425) 5873804.
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Join us for a community meeting to: • Learn about the challenges facing the local electric system • Discuss PSE’s plans to address those challenges with a new 115 kV transmission line between our Sammamish and Juanita substations (see map) • Learn how the advisory group is helping to site the new line • Provide input on route alternatives for the new line • Ask questions Each meeting will include a presentation and facilitated question and answer session. The same information will be shared at each meeting. Can’t attend? Give us your feedback via the project webpage at PSE.com/SammJuan115. We welcome your comments and questions on our project at info@sammjuan115.com. Refreshments and information provided
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The following large capital projects are in the pipeline for Kirkland:
108th and 68th intersection improvements The 108th and 68th intersection improvements Project will install a westbound to northbound right turn lane and other improvements identified as a part of Sound Transit’s route timing improvements. These improvements will reduce congestion and allow the intersection to maintain the city’s desired level of service. Sidewalk and curb enhancements at all four corners of the intersection will improve pedestrian safety and maintain a safe school walk route. Location: 108th Avenue NE and NE 68th Street Funding partners: City of Kirkland Capital Improvement Program, Sound Transit. Project timeline: The project is under construction. Paving began May 29. The project is expected to be complete by the end of June.
1‐405 – NE 116th Street Interchange Washington State Department of Transportation project to widen and add lanes, install new signal, install sidewalk and bicycle lanes, reconstruct the off‐ramps and on‐ramps, and recon-
struct the bridge structure over the Eastside Rail line. Timeline: Construction started in May and is scheduled to be complete at the end of 2012.
SR 520 – Medina to SR 202 Eastside Transit Kirkland Pump and HOV Project Station and The Eastside Transit and Sewer Upgrade HOV Project will provide transit service and mobility improvements along with environmental and community enhancements. The project will complete and improve the 8.8-mile HOV system from Evergreen Point Road to the SR 202 interchange. The improved six-lane corridor will include two general-purpose lanes and one transit/HOV lane in each direction. As part of this project, WSDOT will reconstruct SR-520 interchange at Lake Washington
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is upgrading its 40-year-old pump station at the corner of Third Street at Park Lane. These upgrades will increase capacity, ensure safe and reliable operations and meet current seismic, noise, and
odor control standards. The upgrade also includes the construction of a new pipeline along Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Railroad Avenue. Work on Third Street pipelines was completed as part of Sound Transit’s Kirkland Transit Center Project. Park Lane from Third Street to Main Street is being used as a construction staging area and will remain closed during the pump station upgrade. Location: The pump station is located at the northwest corner of Park Lane and Third Street. The pipeline upgrade will extend along Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Railroad Avenue. Planning partners: Sound Transit, King County and
City of Kirkland Capital Improvement Program. Project timeline: In 2011, King County’s utility contractor started work related to the pump station upgrade, which will last through spring, 2014. The pipeline upgrade on Kirkland Avenue was completed in April. Final paving is anticipated in June or July. Sewer connections in Railroad Avenue, associated with pipeline construction, are anticipated to continue through the summer.
Construction projects are submitted by Kari Page, Neighborhood Outreach coordinator for the City of Kirkland. Email Kpage@ kirklandwa.gov.
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White Sox win Kirkland American Little League Coast Championship
Council recognizes scholarship recipients The Kirkland City Council recognized the Kirkland Youth Council, as well as the two recipients of the Eileen Trentman Memorial Scholarship, during its May 30 meeting. The scholarship recipients
The White Sox, led by coach Jim Unzelman, won the Kirkland American Little League championship June 9 at Everest Field. Players include Uma Yoshikawa, Jack Burkhalter, Jax Baker, Kyle Fukutomi, Mateo Crosby, Jack Erdman, Ollie Day, KJ Unzelman and Joe Scheffler.
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Circulation Manager
Sound Publishing, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Circulation Manager positions in East, South and North King County. The primary duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service. Position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/ or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height of 3 feet; to deliver newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carriers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driver’s license. 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. If interested in joining our team, please email resume and cover letter to: hreast@soundpublishing.com OR send resume and cover letter to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: CM
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Advertising Sales Consultant
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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