Archived News Releases

The earthquake we all felt on July 12 reminds us that we all need to take steps to prepare for a disaster and that emergencies can happen anytime - even when we're asleep. While ...

Starting this Saturday, July 13, Metro’s Sammamish Community Ride, in partnership with the City of Sammamish, will expand service to Saturdays!  Community Ride is a new res ...

The City is planning to start construction on Issaquah-Fall City Road, between 242nd Ave. SE and Klahanie Dr. SE , in August. Construction on this project, which will ad ...

Your smart phone can be a valuable emergency preparedness tool – registering for local and regional alert services takes only minutes to do and will ensure that you stay informed ...

The City of Sammamish, the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) Central Puget Sound Chapter and the Sammamish Plateau Water are bringing the Master Native Plant Stewardship Prog ...

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will begin maintenance work within their easement in Beaver Lake Park and Klahanie Park the week of July 8. This work will include mowing ...

Time and time again, portable fire extinguishers have proven to be the most effective means of defense against fires of limited size. Surveys show that when properly used, fire ex ...

It’s been illegal to use personal fireworks in the City of Sammamish for years – to help protect people from injury and also to protect property.  Last year there were 301 reports ...

𝗔𝗻 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 We received a number of comments regarding children walking to and from Discovery Elementary School on June 27, the dat ...

It’s summer and you want to focus on fun, right? You’re not alone. Public surveys list “lack of time” as the primary reason people don't take steps to prepare themselves and t ...

Wildfire season is already underway in Washington State. King County is partnering with the City of Seattle, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, and other regional stakeholders to h ...

                                                                                                                               Summary King County Metro continues to find ...

The good news is that Verizon is doing a nationwide 5G system upgrade. The bad news is that as part of this upgrade there will be construction along 228 th Ave, NE starting ...

Three talented young local musicians won top honors at the Sammamish Symphony’s 2019 Youth Concerto Competition held May 18 in Bellevue. Sandy Huang, a 15-year-old sophomore at Sk ...

A portion of the East Lake Sammamish Trail will be closed  on Friday, June 14, from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. for technical drilling between 611 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE and 125 E. Lake Sa ...

Note: The headline for this article was changed on June 13 for clarity; no other changes have been made to the article. On May 16, 2019, the Washington State Council of Count ...

The City of Sammamish has hired James Hominiuk as its  new Information Technology Director. Hominiuk, who comes to Sammamish from the City of Seattle,  is a graduate of the Co ...

Congratulations go out to the Sammamish Heritage Society on their recent $123,400 grant award from the Washington State Historical Society; the funds will go toward the reconstruc ...

Sammamish crews will be installing a 360 degree pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) camera at NE 8 th St & 242 nd Ave NE (Inglewood Middle School Entrance) on  Tuesday June 4 . This is ...

King County has, today, updated their Measles Cases and Exposure Locations in King County. The most recent exposure was on May 25 at the MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care - Issaqua ...

Market Update – May 22, 2019 Don’t miss the Transit Fair coming to the Farmer’s Market this week. King County Metro, Sound Transit, ORCA LIFT, ORCA To-Go and Find Your Freedom ...

We continue to prepare for a full summer of fun in the sun and you can be a part of the team!  Join our aquatics staff as a lifeguard to  provide an inviting and safe swimming env ...

By Dash the Social Media Dog 1. We don’t want to frighten anyone. One of the most important reasons we want to stay on a leash with you is because other people may be afra ...

Learn about Sammamish Transportation Choices at Transit Fair The City of Sammamish is teaming-up with King County Metro to bring you a suite of affordable, convenient and easy ...

Scheduled sewer project on E Beaver Lake Drive and SE 18th Pl to start Monday, April 29.  Construction work on the sewer is anticipated Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm w ...

Sammamish’s Interim City Manager, Larry Patterson, has only been with the city eight months, but his career in public service spans more than 40 years. In that time Patterson has ...

Paving work on Louis Thompson Hill Road, between 210th Place SE and 210th Ave NE, is scheduled for TOMORROW - Friday, April 12 - beginning at 7 a.m. Expect lane closures betwe ...

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is seeking public comment on the VISION 2050 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).  VISION 2050 is the region’s long-ra ...

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Sammamish up to 2:00pm (local time) on April 1, 2019. ...

The process that resulted in the six finalists for the City Manager position involved a lot of people and a lot of steps. Here’s a brief timeline of the events: On August 23, ...

Date and Time Thursday, March 21, 2019 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Location Klahanie Park 25000 SE Klahanie Blvd Sammamish, WA 98029 Details The City of ...

During our recent Snowmageddon, the City received hundreds of comments from residents thanking our Maintenance crews and other staff members who were working 24/7 for 10 days to ...

Last night, as many of us were sleeping soundly in our homes, a vile and cowardly criminal prowled the Klahanie neighborhood and spray-painted hateful, racist graffiti on several ...

The Permit Center is now open from 9 am - 3 pm, Monday - Friday.   Even though our permitting system is still down due to the ransomware, the City of Sammamish Permit Cent ...

On Friday, February 15, Republic Services' regular Friday residential garbage customers will be serviced AND regular Tuesday residential garbage customers will be serviced, ...

Dear Sammamish Residents: It has been brought to our attention that a non-specific but serious threat against Eastside Catholic School was made on the image messaging app, Sn ...

As of Thursday, 2/14, Republic and Waste Management are attempting to service all customers according to the regular collection schedule. Depending on neighborhood road conditions ...

WEATHER UPDATE - February 14, 5:30 a.m. ROAD CONDITIONS Temperatures dropped below freezing in all areas last night; this morning there is ...

Great news! City crews have begun plowing your neighborhoods today. Please be patient – we are working with five plows, and have roughly 120 miles of neighborhood streets a ...

Road Conditions Snow showers will continue through the evening, then break up by around midnight tonight, with occasional flurries. Expecting accumulations of 2-4" with this ...

The Special City Council meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 11, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

Sammamish City Hall will be closing at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 8 , to allow non-emergency personnel time to get home safely. Fear not, though, Sammamishians! Our intrepid ...

Sammamish receives a lot of questions about our procedures before, during, and after snow events. We've compiled many of them - and  the answers from our Streets and Stormwater ...

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE, 10:00 P.M.: Crews are still working on the neighborhood hills and arterials, but may not be able to get to all the neighborhoods before the next storm ...

The City of Sammamish invites community members  to the  Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration , which will take place on Saturday, February 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at ...

The City of Sammamish is still in a state of emergency due to the ransomware attack the city first became aware of on Jan. 23, 2019. We have launched an information hub for qu ...

URGENT UPDATE: The City’s computer system is currently under a ransomware attack.  Interim City Manager Larry Patterson has declared an emergency; this allows the city to b ...

CITY PROJECTS ·      SE 4th St between 2018th Ave SE and 225th Pl SE:  Temporary lane restriction with flagger control will be expected during working hours -- 7:00 am ...

The City of Sammamish is now seeking volunteers for Count Us In 2019, our annual Point in Time count of people experiencing homelessness. The count will take place in the early ...

The Lake Sammamish kokanee – a culturally and biologically significant salmon species – appears to be closer than ever to extinction. Please join us for an open house on January ...

  Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Sammamish up to 2:00 p.m. (local time) on January 23, 2019.  The City of Sammamish is seeking a contract to assist in the maint ...

Whether you play in a rock band or dance with a jazz troupe, now is your opportunity to share your talent with the Sammamish community! Each year the City accepts submissions from ...

The City of Sammamish has the opportunity to nominate one outstanding Sammamish student for a scholarship through the AWC Center for Quality Communities, a 501(c)3 organization sp ...

On Tuesday, December 18, the City of Sammamish joined with local and regional partners to celebrate a symbolic ribbon-cutting and mark the completion of the Zackuse Creek Fish Pas ...

The City of Sammamish has begun a nationwide search for its next permanent City Manager. This effort is being led by Colin Baenziger & Associates, an executive recruiting firm ...

For the latest information on windstorm impacts, follow the City on  Facebook  and  Twitter . You can also sign up for emergency email or text alerts on our website , or check ou ...

The recent earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska, is a stark reminder of the dangers and risks in living in earthquake country.  Like Alaska, Washington is threatened by several ...

City of Sammamish 2018 Volunteer of the Year award winners Sid Gupta and Claradell Shedd pose with Mayor Christie Malchow.   The City of Sammamish recently celebrated hon ...

Our beloved kokanee salmon are back in the streams around Lake Sammamish! Watch native Kokanee return home in real time with the Ebright Creek   Kokanee Cam . Ebright Creek is ...

The design for Phase I of the Issaquah-Fall City  Road Improvements Project: 242nd Avenue SE to Klahanie Drive SE has been completed . Thank you to all the community members who a ...

Family-friendly event features two stages of entertainment, petting zoo, tree lighting,  and much more   City of Sammamish has plans to kick off the holidays with its lar ...

State Route 99 in Seattle (also known as the Alaskan Way Viaduct) will be closed for approximately three weeks starting on January 11, 2019. This major road closure and will be ...

Community Meeting takes place at Beaver Lake Middle School on November 28 along with an interactive Online Open House The City of Sammamish announced today the next phase of ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting Bids for City Parks Landscape Maintenance Services   City Tour of Parks:       Friday, November 16, 2018 @ 8:00am – 12:30+ Bid Response D ...

Survey available on the city website and will be open until November 30   The City of Sammamish is seeking additional community input to help inform its plann ...

Rituja Indapure, a public school parent, tech industry professional and local volunteer, was recently appointed to Washington’s new Women’s Commission by Gov. Jay Inslee. The co ...

Dear Sammamish residents, We recently learned of two offensive incidents targeting members of our community. One incident involved an act of racist vandalism on the sidewalk in ...

The rainy season is fast approaching! Our City maintenance and operations crews work hard to keep more than 5,000 public storm drains working properly all year. But when heavy rai ...

This Halloween, the City of Sammamish invites community members and their families to take part in a tick-or-treat adventure at City Hall. The annual tradition, started in 2011, i ...

The City of Sammamish is actively seeking interested residents to fill critical positions on several commissions critical to city operations. Current openings include: Planning Co ...

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold its 16 th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Held on the last Saturday ...

On Thursday, October 11, the Sammamish Heritage Society was awarded the John D. Spellman Award for advocacy in historic preservation. The Spellman Award is presented annual by the ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting proposals from firms experienced in park design to provide planning and design services to complete a master plan for Klahanie Park. The prelim ...

Sammamish has been named one of the safest communities in Washington State, coming in at #3 on Safewise's  Washington's 20 Safest Cities of 2018 list. The #1 and #2 spots went to ...

Sammamish, Wash., (October, 2018 ) – The Sammamish Arts Commission is pleased to present The Gift of Place , an exhibition of work by Katherine L. Wright, a local artist and ...

The Garage, A Teen Cafe is recruiting Issaquah School District area high school students for the Teens 4 Teens student advisory committee. Teens 4 Teens will help develop the envi ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting a Request for Qualifications/Proposed Approach (RFQ/PA) from qualified firms interested in providing expertise in designing and implementing Sh ...

Closing Day – Wednesday, September 26. This is the last chance for fresh-picked fruit from Fardell Farms, organic berries from Hayton Farms and other fall veggies and specialties ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from qualified firms to provide general environmental review support services.  Proposals are due October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm.  A Re ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from qualified firms to provide general land development review support services.  Proposals are due October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm.  A ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from qualified firms to provide land use notice board support services.  Proposals are due October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm.  A Request f ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from qualified firms to provide on-call arborist support services.  Proposals are due October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm.  A Request for Pr ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from qualified firms to provide on-call electrical inspection services. Proposals are due October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm.  A Request fo ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from qualified firms to provide on-call building inspection services. Proposals are due October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm.  A Request for ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from qualified firms to provide on-call building plan review services. Proposals are due October 17, 2018 at 3:00 pm.  A Request for ...

On September 18th, the City Council approved the purchase of nine acres with R-6 zoning at the northeast corner of 218th and SE 8th to be known as Beaton Hill Park. The property ...

During their Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, September 18, the City Council voted to adopt an emergency Ordinance (O2018-468) establishing interim regulations for the design ...

During their Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, September 18, the City Council voted to renew the current building moratorium an additional six months, with several key exceptio ...

On September 18, the City of Sammamish will officially launch the My Sammamish Fix It App to provide residents with an easy way to report concerns such as potholes, tree/vegetatio ...

The City of Sammamish, Washington invites proposals from experienced executive search consulting firms to assist the City with conducting a national search that will lead to the s ...

Following a two week strike by the International Operating Engineer’s Union, Local 302 , work on the SE 4 th Street Project will resume early next week. SE 4 th Street remain ...

Community members can now complete the National Citizen Survey online .   Community members are encouraged to complete the online survey, unless you have received the mailed ...

The 9-member Landmarks Commission was established in 1980 by Ordinance 10474 (KCC 20.62) to ensure that the historic places, material culture, and traditions which best reflect t ...

On Thursday, August 23, the City Council appointed Larry Patterson as Interim City Manager for the City of Sammamish.   Patterson will begin as Interim City Manager on Tuesday ...

The announcement of a strike this week by the International Operating Engineer’s Union, Local 302, has extended the closure of SE 4 th Street indefinitely, and stalled progress f ...

On Thursday, August 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Sammamish City Hall Council Chamber, join Mayor Christie Malchow in the #BoldforBlood challenge to help end the emergen ...

The Sammamish City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, August 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.   The Special Meeting, which will include an Exec ...

The City’s construction project on East Lake Sammamish Parkway is nearing the end of the first week of full road closure. The Parkway will reopen the morning of August 22, 2018. T ...

Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 13, the north entrance near City Hall will be closed to complete sidewalk improvements. The City Hall parking lot and the Community Center/ ...

If you enjoy helicopters, food trucks, police and fire vehicles, outdoor movies, and free family-friendly community events, then join the Sammamish Police Department at National N ...

Sammamish community members looking for a place to escape the heat are welcome to cool down at City Hall during normal business hours.   Anyone looking for a little respite fr ...

The East Lake Sammamish Parkway, from the intersection with Louis Thompson RD NE to 200 E Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, is scheduled to be fully closed to vehicular and bicycle traff ...

On Tuesday, July 17, the City Council appointed Glenn Akramoff as Acting City Manager for the City of Sammamish.   Akramoff will be temporarily replacing Lyman  Howard, who ha ...

During their meeting on July 10, the Council approved updated policies and procedures for processing public records requests at the City of Sammamish.   In the past, the City ...

The City of Sammamish Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) team is pleased to introduce the UFMP Storymap , an exciting and interactive new tool that can help community members u ...

In order to safely complete deep utility work as part of the SE 4 th Street Improvement Project, SE 4th from 218th AVE SE to 225th Ave SE will be closed to the public (Local Acce ...

Come down to the Sammamish Commons for some Red, White and Blue Family Fun, including one of the largest fireworks displays on the eastside, at the free Fourth on the Plateau pres ...

The City of Sammamish is pleased to announce the two winners of our recent Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) Photo Contest: David Behrens (online voting winner) and Stephanie Ku ...

Sammamish residents should be aware of recent changes to the City of Sammamish fireworks regulations.    Though fireworks have been regulated in the Sammamish city limits sinc ...

On Wednesday, June 6, the City of Sammamish joined with regional partners to break ground on the Zackuse Creek Fish Passage and Stream Restoration Project, a project to support re ...

After receiving over 70 applicants, the City Council appointed 46 young people to serve on the 2018-2019 Sammamish Youth Board.   Members of the Sammamish Youth Board (SYB) ha ...

The City of Sammamish announced the reopening of 212 th Way SE/Snake Hill Road during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 15. The 212th Way SE/Snake Hill project was a ne ...

Registration is now open for the Sammamish Friends’ 2018 Kids Mud Run on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Sammamish Lower Commons.   The Kids Mud ...

If you’re passionate about trees in Sammamish, the City highly encourages you to attend the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) Open House on Wednesday, May 30, from 4:00 to 8:00 ...

The City of Sammamish is looking to the community for input regarding how the City can continue to deliver high quality police services that align with community priorities.   ...

The City of Sammamish is developing its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), and staff wants to know the community’s vision for Sammamish’s urban forest.   Sammamish com ...

The Sammamish Arts Commission is pleased to present Layers , an exhibit on display in Sammamish City Hall’s Commons Gallery featuring seven regional artists; Liz Ruest, Cheryll L ...

The City wants to showcase your fabulous photos of our beautiful forests as part of our Urban Forest Management Plan!  Finalists’ photos will be on display at City Hall and voted ...

 The City of Sammamish invites you to participate in an Open  House for Sammamish Home Grown – A Plan for People, Housing, and Community –  on Wednesday, April 25, from 6:30 p.m. ...

The City of Sammamish is offering community members a free opportunity to get expert advice on home tree care during the Home Tree Care 101 workshop on Thursday, April 26 from 6 ...

Sammamish community members can now sign-up to  receive a weekly update from the City, straight to their inboxes.   On Friday, April 13, the City of Sammamish is launching a w ...

The City of Sammamish is pleased to announce that Sammamish Police Detective Bill Albright was recognized as the King County Sherriff’s Office Detective of the Year.   Detecti ...

The City of Sammamish is requesting proposal packages from qualified firms to conduct a Comprehensive Athletic Field Study. The City recently adopted an updated Parks, Recreation ...

The City of Sammamish needs your input as it develops its strategic plan to address key housing gaps in the community. The City has launched a community survey to gather in ...

Community members are being asked to help define Sammamish’s unique and special character by taking a survey that will influence the City’s community branding initiative.   ...

The City of Sammamish Parks and Recreation Department invites you to Bee Inspired and Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Beaver Lake ...

Apply Now to Serve on the 2018-2019 Sammamish Youth Board   Sammamish, Wash., (March, 2018 ) –  The City of Sammamish is looking for teens to serve on the Sammamish Youth ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking three volunteers to serve on the Arts Commission. The Sammamish Arts Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council in matters con ...

During their Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, March 6, the City Council voted to renew the current building moratorium an additional six months to allow the Council additional ...

The City of Sammamish Urban Forest Management Plan Workshop series invites you to Get to Know Your Urban Forest Ecosystem , on Wednesday, March 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the C ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting proposals from firms experienced in park design to provide planning and design services for Phase I improvements of Big Rock Park, Site B. The ...

With the threat of the Cedar Hill Landfill reaching capacity by 2028, the City of Sammamish wants to encourage residents to take some simple steps to reduce the waste we’re sendin ...

Has your teen thought about becoming a lifeguard? The City of Sammamish offers a Junior Lifeguard program to certify eligible teens (15 and up) who commit to working at Pine Lake ...