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Strange behavior shaped Issaquah gunman’s final daysInquest into police shootout starts May 21
The rough outlines resemble doodles more than a far-fetched blueprint, and the instructions on the page defy explanation.
Ronald Ficker
In hand-scrawled notes about a manmade island scattered among the sketches, the creator urges, “Start building Atlantis.”
The creator later stuffed the notes, sketches and more than $23,000 in Swiss francs into a safe deposit box at the Bank of America branch in Issaquah.
The stack of documents contained instructions for the reader.
“If I get hurt, must take this to police.”
The sentence outlined the future. The man behind the notes, Ronald W. Ficker, 51, died in a police shootout on the Clark Elementary School campus Sept. 24.
Sports
Issaquah High School lacrosse closes out perfect 21-0 season
Matt O’Neill, Issaquah High School senior, fires the first goal of the lacrosse match May 11 as Eastlake junior Danny Keogh defends and Issaquah senior Cole Greer looks on. By Greg Farrar
The clock struck 7:48 in the first quarter and it was business as usual for the Issaquah High School boys lacrosse team. A spin, a juke and a furious goal from senior Matt O’Neill would be the first of many as Issaquah finished their perfect season by beating Eastlake, 13-4, May 11.
Schools
Student writers shine at Sunny Hills Elementary’s Young Authors Night
Jenaya Ray, 7, flips through her book ‘The Unicorns’ Magical Powers,’ which she also illustrated. By Lillian Tucker
The outside campus of Sunny Hills Elementary School was crawling with smiling, chatty students, hopped up on ice cream, pizza and the pleasure of being at school with friends and not having to hurry to class.
Local News
Strange behavior shaped Issaquah gunman’s final days
Substitute bus driver, a former teacher, arrested for child porn
Issaquah dog breeder faces cruelty charges for hoarding animals
Governor vetoes dollars for Lake Sammamish State Park
Commission seeks citizen input on state parks’ future
Liquor sales expand in Issaquah, statewide June 1
Issaquah Highlands road link opens to vehicle traffic
County transit charge appears on vehicle tab renewals
Candidates can file to run for election until May 18
Puget Sound Energy hikes electricity, natural gas rates
Issaquah startup transforms trash into treasure at local grocery store
Preliminary timeline is in place for school, fields construction
Issaquah Schools Foundation sets record at annual luncheon
City, businesses celebrate Bike to Work Day on May 18
Get ready, set, shop for Young Issaquah Professionals cash mob
Nominate outstanding citizens for state’s highest honors
FISH hosts Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon lecture
King County earns mixed grades for air quality
Agencies’ website is meant to crack down on fraud
State burn ban starts on Tiger Mountain, forestlands July 1
Opinion
Sports
Issaquah High School lacrosse closes out perfect 21-0 season
Skyline soccer team loses championship title in overtime 4-2 shootout
Lake Sammamish State Park to host 5K Foam Fest, soapy obstacle race
Liberty boys soccer team ends season with 2-1 loss
Eagles tennis team goes undefeated, wins KingCo
Eastside Catholic beats Bishop Blanchet with walk-off homer
Course record set at first Cougar Mountain Trail Run
Business
Liquor sales expand in Issaquah, statewide June 1
Puget Sound Energy hikes electricity, natural gas rates
Issaquah startup transforms trash into treasure at local grocery store
Get ready, set, shop for Young Issaquah Professionals cash mob
Agencies’ website is meant to crack down on fraud
Yoga studio earns advanced status to teach other instructors
Schools
Student writers shine at Sunny Hills Elementary’s Young Authors Night
Issaquah Schools Foundation sets record at annual luncheon
Issaquah High School musicians win state honors
Student can submit artwork, essays for 1962 World’s Fair celebration
Six-period schedule inhibits learning opportunities
May 16 Student Crossword Puzzle
May 9 Student Crossword Puzzle Answers
Community
Harnessing the power of imagination to create solar car
Issaquah Relay for Life sets record-breaking goals
Tradition lives on at Issaquah Valley Senior Center’s annual pancake breakfast
Community Awards ceremony switches to evening event
Student can submit artwork, essays for 1962 World’s Fair celebration
City, businesses celebrate Bike to Work Day on May 18
Donors ‘GiveBIG’ to Issaquah History Museums
Get ready, set, shop for Young Issaquah Professionals cash mob
Nominate outstanding citizens for state’s highest honors
FISH hosts Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon lecture
Arts & Entertainment
‘The Producers’ at Village Theatre charms, offends for laughs
Newcastle author pens children’s book after bout with heart failure
Student can submit artwork, essays for 1962 World’s Fair celebration
Kiwanis Club of Issaquah hosts Titanic expert
Art sought for Salmon Days Festival promotions
