Local issues, national candidates in Nov. 4 general election
October 30, 2014
NEW — 11:45 a.m. Oct. 30, 2014
The Nov. 4 general election has several incumbent legislators, both national and local, up for re-election.
The ballot also features initiatives seeking voter input on the future of K-12 classroom size and the enforcement of background checks for gun purchasers.
Here’s a quick look at the candidates and initiatives. Learn more by reading the complete voters’ guide online.
Fall Home 2014
October 29, 2014
Liberty soccer team hosts Down syndrome awareness night
October 27, 2014
NEW — 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 2014
On April 29, 2002, Melissa Wyman and husband Kevin won what she calls, “the ticket of a lifetime.”
It was the day the Liberty High School soccer coach welcomed her son, Campbell, now a sports-loving, determined 12-year-old that just happens to have Down syndrome.
“It wasn’t easy in the beginning. You don’t know what to expect,” Wyman said. “You hear people say he’s not going to be able do this or that, but I sure wasn’t about to let someone tell me what or who my son should be. He will be Campbell.”
Inspired by Campbell, Wyman, who coaches the Patriots’ C team, and sister-in-law Demaree Kieburtz, who coaches Issaquah’s C team, worked together to create an event that raises awareness about Down syndrome. Read more
