Counselors recommend juniors jump on the culminating project

Does your student have a big senior year planned?

In the Issaquah High School Newsletter, counselors suggested that parents urge their current juniors who wish to get a jump start on senior year to take part in the Early Bird Culminating Project plan. Spaces are still available and the deadline has been extended to May 15.

Students need to turn in their resume and typed answer to question #1. The question has multiple parts including:

  • Summarize your preparation for your education and career goals.
  • What further steps must you take to achieve your goals?

Send the answers to the College and Career Center. Exit Interviews for completed students will take place on the morning of Wed. May 23rd before school. Juniors who complete the interview process will be DONE with culminating project and can start senior year with one less thing they need to do.

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Mother's Day means more sun, continues through start of work week

Mother's Day means more sun, continues through start of work week

Happy Mother's Day! 

We are in for some wonderful weather for getting outside. 

Plan on sunny skies today with highs in the mid-70s to low-80s in many spots.  The warmest areas will be in the south Sound.

The strong ridge of high pressure will stay locked in for Monday with highs rising a few degrees.

Even Tuesday is looking mostly sunny with a few high clouds toward the end of the day.  It isn't until late Wednesday that the ridge breaks down enough to allow a stronger onshore flow to bring us more clouds and cooler temps.  By Thursday morning we could even have some areas of mist.

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The KOMO4 Forecast Team

Former police chief gets new 'gig' in Shoreline

Former police chief gets new 'gig' in Shoreline

It’s official, Shawn Ledford is the new chief of police for the City of Shoreline.

Ledford’s name may sound familiar – he served as police chief for Newcastle from 2001 to 2006.

During his time in Newcastle, Ledford focused on improving community policing efforts and community involvement.

Here’s what he had to say following the latest news:

“It is my practice that we should treat the public, or those we serve, in the same way we would expect our family or our friends to be treated. The relationship with our citizens is paramount to the success of our organization. We need to keep them included in the process and keep them informed.”

Ledford has been with the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) for 23 years. Prior to his appointment as chief of Shoreline, he served as Zone Commander of the Patrol Operations Division for KCSO.

His first day on the job will be June 1.

Saturday: Olympus 'hood holds huge garage sale

This weekend, according to the KOMO Forecast Team, you shouldn't need a reason to get outside. But if you still aren't sure what to do the Olympus Homeowners' Association has an idea - a huge one.

This Saturday, May 12 marks the annual Olympus Garage Sale.

Organizers say nearly 50 sales will be happening all at the same time.

Some of the items for sale include: new school and office supplies, DVDs, Pokemon - Packs / Sticker Packs, toys, games, baseball cards and much more.

The event runs from 9:00a.m.- 4:00pm in the 'hood.

Happy hunting!

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School bus driver arrested in child porn case

School bus driver arrested in child porn case

A substitute bus driver for the Issaquah School District has been arrested by Homeland Security and charged in federal court with possession and distribution of child pornography, officials said Friday.

The bus driver, identified as Andrew B. Rekdahl, 29, was arrested Thursday after federal agents determined he had downloaded child porn onto his personal home computer, according to court documents.

Issaquah school district officials said there is no evidence to believe any inappropriate or illegal activities occurred while Rekdahl was working as a school bus driver.

"This is obviously a very serious charge, and our first priority is making sure that he acted as a professional at all times while driving for us," said Issaquah School District Superintendent Steve Rasmussen.

Issaquah District spokeswoman Sara Niegowski said Rekdahl was cleared through the district’s mandatory state and federal background checks before he started driving in November, and both showed a clean record. The district also never received complaints or concerns about this driver during his time with the district.

School reminds kids, parents to be mindful of urban wildlife

School reminds kids, parents to be mindful of urban wildlife

Here is the gist of a reminder from the Pine Lake Middle School newsletter:

There has been a report of a bear sighting on Issaquah Pine Lake Road.  Please remind your children that wildlife are around every time they walk to and from school or play outside their home.

A community “sighting” is just a reminder that coyotes, cougars, bears, bobcats, and other animals always around our residences and schools. Here are safety tips to keep in front of your students and family year round.

Police: Neighbor reports burglary, search for suspects continues

Police: Neighbor reports burglary, search for suspects continues

An alert neighbor called police after seeing a suspicious truck and two women she didn't know leaving her neighbors home in China Falls, according to police. 

Around noon on Wednesday, police say the two women, seen in the photo above, punched a small hole in a window pane by the front door, reached inside, unlocked the dead bolt and then entered the home. The neighbor told police she saw the women leaving the home carrying several bags and items from inside.

The women were seen getting into a green truck, seen below, with a male driver inside. 

Police say neighbors have done a great job taking photos recently and reporting suspicious activity.

Residents are asked to look at these photos and notify Newcastle Police, (425)649-4444, if you recognize or see the suspects in your neighborhood.