Foothills at Issaquah

Issaquah, Washington – March 20, 2009. An Issaquah police officer was pursuing an allegedly stolen Toyota 4Runner on East Lake Sammamish Parkway last Friday. The driver of the 4Runner attempted to flee, but was entangled in traffic. The suspect, using some creativity, tried to drive over a parking strip but became stuck.

The police officer stopped behind the suspect, but was injured when the 4Runner backed up into the squad car. It seems the officer suffered minor injuries and was released at the scene by medics. Two men were taken into custody, and should have a wonderful time in court soon.

Starting in September of 2009 Issaquah middle schools will no longer offer women’s gymnastics, but they will offer women’s soccer. The Issaquah School District conducted due diligence by interviewing teachers, coaches, administrators and of course their insurance company.

Gymnastics is a very expensive sport to support, but the decision did not entirely hinge upon money. Declining participation was a key factor as well. On a positive note the middle schools will now offer women’s soccer!

There is significant participation interest in women’s soccer and the sport is much more cost sensitive.

The City of Issaquah has installed a traffic monitoring camera along Second Avenue Southeast. The camera is located within a school zone and will operate between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Anyone cruising above 20 mph will be photographed and videotaped.

The Issaquah Police Department will review every recorded speeding violation before issuing a traffic citation. Warnings will be given out for one month starting on March 16th. Anyone caught after April 13th will be fined $124.00.