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Founders Wall — The Issaquah Spotlight
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Pre-Launch — Founding Donor Campaign

Our Founders Wall

Independent local journalism doesn’t just appear. It’s built — story by story, and gift by gift. The people listed here made The Issaquah Spotlight possible before we published a single word. Their names stay here permanently.

Founding Patron$10,000 and above
David Bangs Family Foundation
Adam & Martha PinskyPinsky Family Charitable Fund
Founding Supporter$5,000 and above
Jay Platt
Founding Member$1,000 and above
Rhett & Jeralyn Pinsky
Deborah BertoBerto-Norton Family Charitable Fund
John Jensen
Karl & Mary Lou Pauly
Kelly Munn & Steve Thues
Josh Tyndell
Carolynn Ferris
Fred Auch
Issaquah Kiwanis FoundationIn kind
Community Founder$250 and above
Ruben NietoIn memory of Barbara Olin
Bayley Construction, LP
Alex & Christy Garrard
Harris Clarke
Cathy & Kevin Kimball
Ken Esemann
Mary McMullin
David Bush
Founding donor status is still open before we launch this summer. Join this list — these names and titles are permanent, and founding status closes the moment we go live.

Not on this list yet? There’s still time to become a founding donor before we launch in Summer 2026.

Become a Founding Donor

The Issaquah Spotlight is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We will never sell your information or trade coverage for financial support. This page is updated as new founding gifts are received. Founding status closes permanently at launch.