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March 03, 2021
Request for Proposals - Redundant, Obsolete/Outdated, and Trivial (ROT) Analysis Tool
Redundant, Obsolete/Outdated, and Trivial (ROT) Analysis Tool Project Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Sammamish is extending this RFP submission period. All dates ...
February 10, 2021
Sammamish City Council Approves Additional $209,792 in Non Profit Grant Support
In response to the ongoing needs of residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sammamish City Council took action during their February 2 nd meeting to allocate an addition ...
February 03, 2021
Application for Sammamish City Council Vacancy
Introduction The City of Sammamish is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy of City Council Position 1. This is a temporary appointment which will expire upon certificati ...
February 01, 2021
Service Alert from Republic Services
Please see this Service Alert from Republic Services: To accommodate recent growth and serve you more efficiently, Republic Services will change some routes. Beginnin ...
January 28, 2021
UPDATED: Issaquah Fall City Road Closure Delay
UPDATED: Issaquah Fall City Road Closure Delay – Follow up to Community Comments The City of Sammamish wishes to thank residents for submitting your questions and comme ...
January 26, 2021
City of Sammamish joins the Issaquah Vaccine Community Partnership
The City of Sammamish has joined the Issaquah Vaccine Community Partnership, a public / private partnership with the goal of ensuring safe, equitable, and timely vaccinations in I ...
January 22, 2021
2021 City Council Retreat - Day 2
The link to today's agenda is here: https://sammamishwa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=221 If you wish to obs ...
January 22, 2021
Filling a Vacant Seat on City Council
The City of Sammamish is providing this information to the public on the process of filling a vacant seat on the Sammamish City Council. According to RCW 42.12.070 , whic ...
January 21, 2021
2021 City Council Retreat - Day 1
The City Council will begin their 2021 Retreat today at 1pm. Here is today's retreat agenda . Due to technical logistics, the retreat will not be live-streamed, but it will ...
January 15, 2021
King Conservation District Candidate Filing Deadline for 2021 Board Election
King Conservation District (KCD) will be holding its annual board election to fill an open Board of Supervisors seat in March. The filing deadline to run for the elected open boar ...
January 14, 2021
City of Sammamish honors Larry Crandall, long serving volunteer and Commissioner
Larry Crandall, long-serving volunteer and commissioner with the City of Sammamish will be retiring on Thursday, January 21. Larry has been involved in numerous projects and cele ...
January 13, 2021
Sammamish Arts Commission Volunteer Spotlight: Lin Garretson
The Sammamish Arts Commission recognizes an exceptional volunteer resident who has made overwhelming contributions to the arts and culture in our area. Lin Garretson, an artist a ...
January 12, 2021
Clarification of business license issued by City of Sammamish
The City of Sammamish provides this clarification that it has not issued a business license to, nor collects any city taxes from, Epik Holdings Inc. Epik Holdings Inc. is ope ...
January 11, 2021
FEMA is Accepting Youth Preparedness Council Applications
The FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division is accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council. The online application process will open on Jan. 18, and stud ...
January 11, 2021
We Stand Together Against Hate and Hate Speech
During challenging times, the City of Sammamish would like to remind our residents and beyond about our commitment to equality, inclusiveness and diversity in our community. We st ...
January 07, 2021
Save the Date: Virtual City Forum on Facebook Live on January 26
Join us for a Virtual City Forum on Facebook Live with: Dave Rudat, City Manager Dan Pingrey, Police Chief Andrew Stevens, Emergency Manager Moderator: Michaelene Fowler ...
January 04, 2021
Notice of Continuation of Public Hearing of the City of Sammamish Planning Commission: Proposed Amendments to the Sammamish Municipal Code
Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish Planning Commission will continue a Public Hearing to consider amending the Sammamish Municipal Code (SMC). This Public Hearing i ...
January 04, 2021
City of Sammamish canceling in-person events through July 4, 2021.
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities department are canceling all regular, in-person special events through July 4. With the uncertainty of large in-person events being able to h ...
January 04, 2021
Lisa Marshall joins City of Sammamish staff as City Attorney
City Manager Dave Rudat announced the appointment of Lisa Marshall as City Attorney, effective today. A graduate of the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1994, Marshal ...
December 30, 2020
Sammamish Youth Board and The Hope Festival are hosting a Children's Toy and Book Drive for Hopefest 2021.
The Sammamish Youth Board and The Hope Festival are hosting a Children’s Toy and Book Drive for HopeFest 2021. Donations (clean new/gently used children’s toys and books) can be d ...
December 24, 2020
SAMMAMISH MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE: Ordinance O2020-524
On December 22, at a Special City Council Meeting, the City of Sammamish Ordinance O2020-524 was passed. This ordinance invalidates and repeals SMC 14A.10.050(2), in compliance wi ...
December 21, 2020
City Council Approves 2nd Round of Small Business & Non-Profit Grants; CARES Act Reimbursement is Completed.
At its December 15th Regular Meeting the Sammamish City Council approved a second round of its local small business and non-profit grant program. The program was put in place to ...
November 25, 2020
Come learn about the Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project!
UPDATED: The City of Sammamish hosted a public information session on the Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project on December 10, 2020, at 6:00 pm. You can view a recording of t ...
December 17, 2020
Three Sammamish Residents Honored as "Extra Mile Heroes"
Extra Mile America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers individuals, organizations, and cities to "go the extra mile" to open doors to new possibilities for thei ...
December 16, 2020
Accepting Applications for Independent Investigation Team
Applications are being accepted for volunteer community representatives to serve on the Independent Investigation Team (IIT). Interested parties must submit their application by W ...
December 16, 2020
Mary Beth Mercer promoted to Human Resources Manager
City Manager Dave Rudat has announced the promotion of Mary Beth Mercer to Human Resources Manager for the City of Sammamish. Ms. Mercer joined the City in June 2019 as the Sen ...
December 09, 2020
College or Trade School Scholarship for Sammamish Students
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 ...
December 02, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION on December 17, 2020, 6:30pm
CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed amendments to the Sammamish Municipal Code Notice is hereby giv ...
November 30, 2020
Weather Events News and Updates
Now is a good time to prepare for the season of treacherous weather. We’ve created a Weather Events News and Updates page that will provide an up-to-date news feed during a weathe ...
November 25, 2020
2021-22 Biennial Budget Adopted
Last night the City Council approved the 2021-22 biennial budget submitted by the City Manager with two City Council approved amendments. The $108.1 million 2-year general oper ...
November 23, 2020
Crisis Connections to offer Free Youth Suicide Prevention Coaching for Youth
Crisis Connections is offering free trainings for youth on youth suicide prevention coaching on Wednesdays, November 25 - December 30, 2020, from 4pm - 5pm. The trainings wil ...
November 20, 2020
Sammamish Community Needs Assessment Survey Regarding COVID is Now Open
The survey closed on December 31, 2020. Thank you to everyone who took a moment to complete the Sammamish Community Needs Assessment Survey and help us understand the needs and c ...
November 19, 2020
Hate and racism have no place in Sammamish
Hate and racism do not have a place in Sammamish. We stand firmly in unity and equity in our community. All of our residents should feel safe and treated ...
November 18, 2020
2021 – 22 Biennial Budget Possible Reductions per City Council Motion
During its Special Meeting on November 16, 2020, the City Council directed staff to propose a list of expense reductions in the preliminary 2021-2022 budget that would achieve a b ...
November 16, 2020
RFQ - Traffic & Transportation Engineering (Nov. 2020)
RFQ - Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Modeling, Transportation Element, and Concurrency Management Support Services The City of Sammamish Department of Public Wor ...
November 16, 2020
Update on Town Center Projects
On November 13, 2020, the City of Sammamish issued a decision of denial for the Sammamish Town Center SW Quadrant Zone Unified Development Plan (UDZP), pursuant to Sammamish Munic ...
November 13, 2020
City Files Compliance Documents in Gerend v. City of Sammamish
The appended documents have been filed with the Growth Management Hearing Board in reference to Gerend v. City of Sammamish , Case No. 19-3-0015: Compliance Report ...
November 10, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed amendments to the Sammamish Comprehensive Plan & Sammamish Municipal Code development regulations
CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL Proposed amendments to the Sammamish Comprehensive Plan and Sammamish Municipal Code de ...
November 09, 2020
Statement on Woodinville Shootings
Two Woodinville deputies were shot earlier this afternoon in the city of Woodinville. Both deputies were taken to local hospitals with serious, but non-life threatening, injuries ...
November 06, 2020
The Cone Zone: Scheduled Road Work in Sammamish
The following road work projects are scheduled in Sammamish for the week of December 12 - 18. Schedules may change due to weather and/or equipment availability. Construction ...
November 06, 2020
Republic Services rates to increase on January 1, 2021; the average increase per household is $0.33 per month
Republic Services announced that effective January 1, 2021, Sammamish customers will see a 1.0077% increase on the service portion of their rate charged by Republic Services. Thi ...
November 04, 2020
Sammamish Police Foundation will host Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive November 2 - 17, 2020
The Sammamish Police Foundation in partnership with the Sammamish Police Department and the City of Sammamish is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in benefit of the Issa ...
November 02, 2020
Election Day Traffic Plans for Sammamish's Ballot Drop Box Location
King County Elections projects a significant amount of ballots will be deposited in the 72 ballot drop boxes across the County. They have contracted with a third-party security fi ...
October 27, 2020
Public Hearing on Capital Facility Plans for Three School Districts, November 2, 2020 6:30pm
Three public hearings will occur on Monday, November 2 at 6:30 pm for City Council to consider the Capital Facility Plans (CFPs) for the Issaquah, Lake Washington, and Snoqualmie ...
October 22, 2020
City Council Approves 2nd Round of Small Business Support Grants; Non-profits are Eligible to Apply
At its regular meeting on October 20, 2020, the Sammamish City Council approved reopening the application process for a second round of grants to support local small businesses an ...
October 23, 2020
Development Regulation Updates - Phase Two
The City of Sammamish is in the process of updating development regulations for residential zoning and creating a unified development code. The code updates will address topics s ...
October 23, 2020
POSTPONED: City of Sammamish to hold Virtual Community Meeting on Issaquah-Pine Lake Road Improvement Projects
UPDATED: The virtual community meeting scheduled for October 29, 2020 has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back fo ...
October 22, 2020
Sammamish is Named Best Small City in America
Sammamish was named Best Small City in America by WalletHub for 2020. Thanks to our great outdoor space and shorter work commutes, Sammamish was recognized as having many of the a ...
October 22, 2020
Don't Drip and Drive - Keep Our Waters Clean
Where is that leak from? It can be hard to tell if that leak under your car is from your vehicle, just the rain, or from someone else’s vehicle. As we head into fall and winte ...
October 21, 2020
City of Sammamish Planning Commission Public Hearing on Nov 5, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed amendments to the Sammamish Comprehensive Plan and Sammamish Municipal Code development regu ...
October 16, 2020
Updated: Missing Ballots / Mail in Sammamish
UPDATED: Sammamish PD and USPS will attempt to deliver the found ballots. Again, if you do not receive your ballot in the mail by October 19th, please call King County Elections ...
October 14, 2020
City of Sammamish announces "Mayor's Day of Concern" - A Halloween Food & Winter Gear Drive on Saturday, October 31, 2020
The Cities of Sammamish and Issaquah are joining forces with Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank for "Mayor's Day of Concern." On October 31, 2020, from 11am to 2pm, resident ...
October 09, 2020
Sammamish Youth Board to Host Virtual Town Hall with State Legislators on October 23rd, 5pm.
The Sammamish Youth Board is hosting a virtual town hall with state legislators on October 23rd at 5:00pm! Confirmed are: Candidate Ingrid Anderson for State Senate Re ...
October 09, 2020
2021-2022 Budget Packet Presented to Sammamish City Council for Consideration
This week City Manager Dave Rudat and his team put forward the 2021-2022 Budget Packet to the Sammamish City Council to consider during a special study session that will take plac ...
October 07, 2020
Sammamish City Council Unanimously Votes “Yes” to the City Manager’s Recommendation to Seek Reimbursement of $2.9M in CARES Act Funding; Action Earmarks $2.9M Towards Continued COVID-19 Response into the Winter Months and 2021
October 7, 2020 Contact: communications@sammamish.us Upon the recommendation of the City Manager and staff, the City Council unanimously voted last night to seek reim ...
October 02, 2020
City of Sammamish hosting virtual costume and pumpkin decorating contests for 2020!
City of Sammamish is hosting a virtual costume and pumpkin contests for 2020! The three categories are costume contest , animal costume contest and decorated pumpkin cont ...
October 02, 2020
City of Sammamish to Host Two Recycling Events in October, 2020
The City of Sammamish will host two more recycling events in October. These recycling events are extremely popular with the residents of Sammamish. Both events will be held at ...
September 29, 2020
Sammamish Youth Board launches Voter Education Drive
The Sammamish Youth Board , as part of its voter education drive, has put together this voting guide for Washingtonians. Designed by Eastlake High School junior Ainsley Gavin, t ...
September 28, 2020
Sammamish City Council Approves Small Business Recovery Grants
On September 1, 2020, the Sammamish City Council approved the distribution of $10,000 each to 42 eligible small businesses who have been impacted adversely by COVID-19. The ...
September 28, 2020
It’s Salmon SEEson! View salmon safely near Sammamish!
Sammamish residents, it’s Salmon SEEson! Each fall, salmon make the long trek to spawn in streams and rivers across the Puget Sound region. Pacific salmon – sockeye, Chinoo ...
September 25, 2020
Land Use Notice Board Support Services RFP: Q&A Posted
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the Land Use Notic ...
September 25, 2020
Mailing Support Services RFP: Q&A Posted
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the Mailing Suppor ...
September 25, 2020
Land Development Review Support Services RFP: Q&A Posted
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the Land Developme ...
September 25, 2020
Environmental Review Support Services RFP: Q&A Posted
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the Environmental Re ...
September 25, 2020
Building Plan Review Support Services RFP: Q&A Posted
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the Building Plan Re ...
September 25, 2020
Building Inspection Support Services RFP: Q&A Posted
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the Building Inspect ...
September 25, 2020
Arborist Support Services RFP: Q&A Posted
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the Arborist Support S ...
September 24, 2020
Sammamish City Council Unanimously Approves Human Services Commission’s 2021-2022 Grant Recommendation; Additional Funds to Non-profits Impacted by COVID-19 Approved
Sammamish, WA | September 22, 2020 Contact: communications@sammamish.us The Sammamish City Council unanimously approved the 2021-2022 biennial grant funding re ...
September 21, 2020
Parking Lot Closure
Parking Lot Closure – Due to a required staff training, the Beaver Lake Park parking lot on 244 th Ave SE will be closed Mon thru Thu until 4:30 pm for the next two weeks. The p ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Arborist Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide arborist review supp ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Building Inspection Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide building inspection ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Building Plan Review Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide building plan review ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Electrical Inspection Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide electrical inspectio ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Environmental Review Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide environmental review ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Land Use Development Review Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide land use development ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Mailing Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide mailing support serv ...
September 17, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Land Use Notice Board Support Services
City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide land use notice boar ...
September 18, 2020
City of Sammamish a co-sponsor of East King County Race & Equity Summit on Sept. 26, 2020
East King County Race and Equity Summit Bridging History and Story: Building the Next Chapter for Racial Equity Saturday, Sept. 26 th , 9:30am to 12:30pm Join u ...
September 16, 2020
Read the Emergency Manager's Latest Report on COVID-19 to City Council
You can read the September 15, 2020 report given to City Council on COVID-19 here. The Emergency Manager also touched on wildfire smoke, flu season, emergency preparedness and ev ...
September 15, 2020
2019 Annual Report from Hazardous Waste Management
Here is the 2019 Annual Report from Hazardous Waste Management . Additional updates from the Hazardous Waste Management Program: Annual Report – Partnering with Cities ...
September 09, 2020
Off Leash Dog Park Maintenance
Beaver Lake Park off leash dog park, large dog side, will be closed for surface improvements beginning Tue, Sept 15th through Fri, Sept 18th. The resurfacing/drainage project beg ...
September 14, 2020
Sammamish City Council to Determine Cares Act Funds Allocation at Tomorrow’s City Council Meeting
Sammamish, WA, September 14, 2020 Contact: communications@sammamish.us The City of Sammamish is eligible to receive $1.9 million from the State of Washington’s alloc ...
September 12, 2020
City of Sammamish Hosts Two Recycling Events in September
The City of Sammamish will be hosting a recycling event on Saturday, September 12th from 9 AM through 3 PM at both Eastside Catholic & Mary Queen of Peace. Only the followi ...
September 10, 2020
National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
September 10, 2020 Today is National Suicide Prevention Day. The Sammamish City Council read aloud and signed a National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation at its August 11 ...
September 07, 2020
Complete Outdoor Burn Ban Effective Immediately
September 7, 2020 Eastside Fire & Rescue announced a Complete Outdoor Burn Ban, Effective Immediately. From their announcement on Twitter: "A Phase II complete outdoo ...
August 24, 2020
City Manager extends teleworking until 2021
August 24, 2020 The City Manager of the City of Sammamish, Dave Rudat, wrote the following email to staff on extending teleworking until 2021: Dear Staff, The City o ...
August 14, 2020
Covid-19 Resource Postcard Mailed to Sammamish Residents
In early August, the City of Sammamish mailed a resource postcard to every home in Sammamish. The postcard is shown below in multiple languages and includes information on importa ...
August 13, 2020
City of Sammamish Celebrates Completion of SE 4th Street Improvement Project & Unveils New Permanent Public Art as its Centerpiece
Sammamish, WA | August 13, 2020 Contact: communcations@sammamish.us The City of Sammamish announces the completion of improvements made to SE 4 th Street between 218 th ...
August 13, 2020
COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from Noon - 4pm at Central Washington University
The City of Sammamish is sponsoring a Community Food Drive on August 22, 2020 from 12 noon to 4pm at Central Washington University (CWU). Items contributed will be distributed to ...
August 12, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Functional Emergency Planning Consulting Services
City of Sammamish Office of Emergency Management Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is accepting proposals from experienced emergency and disaster plannin ...
August 07, 2020
City of Sammamish Appoints Jeff Elekes, P.E. as Public Works Director
Sammamish, WA | August 7, 2020 Contact: communications@sammamish.us Today City Manager Dave Rudat announced the appointment of Jeff Elekes, P.E. to the position of Pu ...
August 05, 2020
Request for Proposals - Website Redesign
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Website Redesign Project The City of Sammamish is seeking proposals and demonstrations for a website redesign to assist the City in meeting its g ...
July 29, 2020
City Council Adopts New Moratorium on Acceptance of Applications for Concurrency Certificates - Public Hearing set for September 1, 2020
Sammamish, WA | July 29, 2020 Contact: communications@sammamish.us At the July 28 th City Council Special Meeting, the City Council voted to repeal Ordinances ...
July 29, 2020
Covid-19 Small Business Support Grants Now Open
Announcing Small Business Support Grants Small businesses that have been affected negatively by COVID-19 are eligible to receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The ...
July 28, 2020
ADA Transition Plan Open for Comments
The Draft ADA Transition Plan is now complete! You can view the full plan on the project web page here: https://www.sammamish.us/government/departments/public-works/current-proje ...
July 23, 2020
New Park Rule Requires Residents to Follow Posted Signage at City Parks
On July 21 st , the Sammamish City Council adopted an ordinance requiring all park users to follow posted signage at City parks. The new park rule includes any and all signs commu ...
July 22, 2020
Notice of Revised Application
On June 22, 2020, the City of Sammamish received revised application materials including updated site plans and technical reports from STCA, LLC for Phase One of the Town Center. ...
July 22, 2020
Road Alert: Speed limit on 212th Ave SE between SE 14th Pl & SE 18th Pl reduced
The speed limit on 212th Avenue between SE 14th Place and SE 18th Street (near Ebright Creek Park) will be reduced to 25 MPH for necessary road repairs until further notice.
July 17, 2020
Sammamish PD Makes Three Arrests Connected to Robbery and Shooting in Klahanie
On the evening of Wednesday, July 15, at 9:30 p.m., Sammamish Police Department responded to a call of a home invasion robbery at Highland Gardens Apartments in Klahanie. This was ...
July 16, 2020
City of Sammamish Promotes Long-Serving Employee Anjali Myer to Director of Parks, Recreation, & Facilities
City Manager Dave Rudat today announced the promotion of Anjali Myer to Director of Parks, Recreation, & Facilities. The Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department is ...
July 14, 2020
Update on Sammamish PD Officer fired upon by resident during routine welfare check
As the King County Sheriff’s Office reported last week , a Sammamish Police Department officer was fired upon by a resident during a routine welfare check late Thursday nig ...
July 10, 2020
Sammamish PD Deputy Unharmed After Being Shot At During Routine Welfare Check
Statement on the incident from the King County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page : Terrifying situation in Sammamish late last night. A simple, routine welfare check turned in ...
July 02, 2020
Deputy Mayor Malchow awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership
OLYMPIA, WA -- Christie Malchow, Deputy Mayor for the City of Sammamish, recently received a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). ...
July 01, 2020
Sammamish Police Department Statement Concerning Statewide Face Covering Directive
Washington law enforcement agencies continue to focus on education and engagement regarding state orders related to the coronavirus crisis. The King County and statewide face-cove ...
July 01, 2020
City Council Postpones Adoption of a New Transportation Improvement Plan in Light of Pending Work on the Sammamish GMA Comprehensive Plan
The Sammamish City Council last night postponed adoption of a new Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), citing steps it must first address to comply with the Growth Management He ...
June 30, 2020
Fireworks are illegal in Sammamish
Please enjoy Independence Day safely and remember that fireworks are illegal in Sammamish, with fines beginning at $1000 for the first offense. See the full city code on fir ...
June 26, 2020
Lita Hachey Promoted to City Clerk; Melonie Anderson to Retire After 20 Years of Service
Lita Hachey , Deputy City Clerk, will be promoted to City Clerk effective July 1, 2020 . Hachey will be taking over the role from Melonie Anderson , ...
June 26, 2020
Drive-Thru Mask Distribution for Sammamish Residents July 1 at CWU from 4-8PM
On July 1, from 4-8 pm at the CWU Sammamish campus , City personnel and volunteers will be handing out reusable, washable fabric masks to Sammamish residents. Masks are now ...
June 26, 2020
A Video Message from Mayor Karen Moran on COVID-19
Transcript: MAYOR KAREN MORAN: Friends and neighbors, I’m Karen Moran, your Mayor, back to give you a few important updates! Today, June 26th, all Washingtonians ...
June 19, 2020
A Message from King County Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht on 8 Can't Wait
The City of Sammamish contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office for the services of the Sammamish Police Department. The following message is from the Sheriff of King Count ...
June 18, 2020
Sammamish Police Department Policies, Training Information, and Resources
A Message from Sammamish Chief of Police, Daniel M. Pingrey The City of Sammamish in partnership with the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) contracts for police services. T ...
June 17, 2020
CITY OF SAMMAMISH APPOINTS DAVID L. RUDAT AS CITY MANAGER
Last night, the City Council voted to hire Dave Rudat as City Manager. Mr. Rudat joined the City of Sammamish as Interim City Manager on February 19, 2020. He brings with him n ...
June 15, 2020
SMC Regulations and Enforcement Process for Temporary, Non-Commercial Signs
Temporary, non-commercial signs are regulated based on their placement and are not regulated by sign content. Signs are enforced through periodic sign sweeps that emphasize major ...
June 15, 2020
A Message from Eastside Fire & Rescue Chief Jeff Clark
A Letter to the Community: As we witness the pain and outrage resulting from the senseless death of Mr. George Floyd, I want to assure you that the members of Eastside Fire &am ...
June 12, 2020
Sammamish Stormwater Retrofit Strategy - Invitation for Public Input
As the City of Sammamish matures, new regulations trigger the need for additional and more enhanced stormwater projects, and the City must balance demands such as protection of wa ...
June 11, 2020
Summer lifeguard program canceled at Pine Lake Park
On Tuesday, June 2, the Sammamish City Council reviewed and approved a phasing plan to begin re-opening park amenities throughout the City. In line with King County, the City ...
June 05, 2020
Sammamish Protest Recap from Chief Dan Pingrey
Yesterday was a proud day for Sammamish, in which we celebrated our differences and made a call for real change in to our society. Between 400 and 500 protestors gathered for ...
June 04, 2020
Sammamish City Parks Safe Start Update
UPDATE JUNE 5: Now that King County has been approved to move into Modified Phase 1, the City will be implementing the reopening of amenities, the week of June 8. ...
June 02, 2020
Statement from the Sammamish City Council
During an extremely disruptive and deadly pandemic, The Sammamish City Council was deeply saddened and shocked to see the horrific video documenting the senseless death of George ...
June 02, 2020
A Message from Sammamish PD Chief of Police Dan Pingrey
A note to our Sammamish community from Chief Dan Pingrey: I have been monitoring the situation in Seattle and across the county and have been in constant contact with Sammamish ...
June 02, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, June 16: Proposed amendments to the SMC
CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL Proposed amendments to the Sammamish Municipal Code Public Hearing Date: June ...
May 29, 2020
Message from Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht
The following is a message from the King County Sheriff. The City of Sammamish contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office for services provided by the Sammamish Police Depar ...
May 29, 2020
Arrest of Suspect for Controlled Substance Homicide
This following is a press release from the King County Sheriff's Department relating to a case involving a Sammamish resident. Date: 5/29/2020 Case: C18035076 Arre ...
May 27, 2020
Announcing "What's Open Eastside"
The City of Sammamish is proud to partner with the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Renton on the new map-based tool to support our loc ...
May 22, 2020
Statement on Growth Management Hearings Board's Denial of Compliance Schedule Extension
STATEMENT ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT HEARING BOARD’S DENIAL OF COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE EXTENSION Sammamish WA, May 22, 2020 Contact: communications@sammamish. ...
May 21, 2020
City of Sammamish Statement on Sammamish Farmers Market
The City of Sammamish is issuing this statement to underscore the City’s position on summer events. There is some confusion around the Sammamish Farmers Market that this statem ...
May 13, 2020
Haz Waste Collections Reopening Notice from King County
New Information from The King County Hazardous Waste Management Program Residents North and South Seattle drop-off sites are open with reduced hours, but only visit if ne ...
May 04, 2020
Sammamish City Parks Closures Update for May 4, 2020
On March 25, the City of Sammamish took measures within City Parks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in accordance with the Governor's orders and to ensure that social distancin ...
May 01, 2020
Republic Services Resumes Bulky Waste Pick-Up Monday, 5/4
Republic Services will be resuming bulky waste pick-up on Monday, 5/4 . Due to COVID-19 precautions, extra trash/recycling/yard waste must still be bagged and set out at the c ...
April 28, 2020
City of Seattle Launches #SupportPugetSoundSmallBiz Map with Sammamish and Partner Cities Across the Region
Currently, There Are 2,581 Small Businesses in the #SupportPugetSoundSmallBiz Map 16 Partner Cities and Counties Participating in Relaunched Map “Sammamish is excited ...
April 24, 2020
Moratorium on Growth and Development
On Monday, the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) responded to the case of Don Gerend v. City of Sammamish with a mandate to resolve outstanding growth and development ques ...
April 22, 2020
Earth Week Tips from the Sammamish Stormwater Team
Our Stormwater Team has rounded up some helpful, Earth-friendly trivia and tips to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. 1. Did you know that vehicle leaks have a h ...
April 17, 2020
Community Van now in Sammamish
The City of Sammamish is happy to announce a new service in Sammamish-- Community Van! Community Van is a flexible rideshare option that provides community members a new way t ...
April 15, 2020
Summer Event Cancellations
At Tuesday evening’s City Council Special Meeting, an important determination was made regarding all City-sponsored events through the summer. In order to protect the community a ...
April 02, 2020
Partial Trail Closures in Evans Creek Preserve
Park Alert for Evans Creek Preserve Due to landslide activity, some of our trails are closed for your safety until further notice. View the full-sized Trail Map here . No ...
April 02, 2020
Issaquah-Fall City Road Closes for Construction April 13
CLOSURE NOTICE: Starting on Monday, April 13th, 2020, Issaquah Fall City Road will be closed for construction. During the week of April 13th through April 18, the ro ...
March 30, 2020
Completing the 2020 Census in Sammamish
Every 10 years, we count everyone in the country. The count is known as a national census. And when we say we count everyone, we mean everyone. All residents of every ethnicity, r ...
March 24, 2020
Emergency Manager's 3/24 Report to Council on COVID-19
Report to Sammamish City Council on COVID-19 by Andrew Stevens – Emergency Manager, Eastside Fire & Rescue On March 3rd, I provided the City Council with a prelimin ...
March 24, 2020
No Vehicular Access to Sammamish City Parks Beginning March 25
Starting tomorrow, March 25, 2020, the City of Sammamish will take additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in accordance with the Governor's recent orders and to en ...
March 23, 2020
Governor issues "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order
Under a new order from the Governor's Office, Washington State is now under a "Stay Home" order starting immediately and lasting for a minimum of two weeks. Require every Wa ...
March 23, 2020
Waste Pickup Update from Republic Services
An important update from Republic Services, the trash, recycling, and yard waste service within the City of Sammamish: "With the onset of COVID–19 and the health concerns that ...
March 20, 2020
Sammamish Parks & Recreation Closures for April
After careful consideration and with additional information from the Governor’s Office and King County Health Department this past week, the City will be canceling the following l ...
March 20, 2020
Sammamish City Hall Closure
Sammamish City Hall is currently closed to the public , due to public health concerns regarding Coronavirus and COVID-19. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we mana ...
March 19, 2020
Sammamish Closing Park Playgrounds And Skate Park, Effective 3/20
Beginning tomorrow, March 20, 2020, the City of Sammamish will begin closing the Sammamish Commons Skate Park and all park playgrounds until further notice in order to slow the sp ...
March 19, 2020
What's the Current Protocol for Building Inspections? FAQs
The City of Sammamish is in the process analyzing the way we conduct our building inspections as the community contends with the COVID-19 outbreak. Though this process will be upd ...
March 19, 2020
Sammamish Spring Recycling Events Postponed
In order to comply with the latest guidelines from King County Public Health and the State of Washington, the City is postponing the Spring Recycling Events. This includes: ...
March 18, 2020
New COVID-19 Information Hub for Sammamish
Yesterday, the City published a new COVID-19 Information and Resources Hub on Connect Sammamish. The platform will be used to consolidate information relevant to Sammamish residen ...
March 17, 2020
City Council Meeting CANCELED for March 17, 2020
To ensure our compliance with new Public Health regulations and to slow the local spread of COVID-19, tonight's City Council Meeting (March 17, 2020) has been canceled. Be safe a ...
March 13, 2020
COVID-19 News - Updated Regularly
Most recent information appears at the top of this page, with the oldest notices at the bottom. UPDATE. MARCH 23, 2020 For the latest updates, please visit our new re ...
March 13, 2020
Residential Building & Electrical Inspections Suspended Until Wednesday 3/18
Starting March 16, 2020, interior residential building and electrical inspections will be suspended until March 18, 2020. This downtime will allow city staff to focus on developin ...
March 12, 2020
Parks Department Cancelling March Rentals
March Rentals Due to new measures by the Local Health Officer and the State of Washington to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Sammamish is CANCELLING ALL RENTALS at ...
March 12, 2020
COVID-19 Economic Resources for Businesses, Employees, and Individuals
The City of Sammamish recognizes the impacts that the mitigation measures being implemented across the region and State to slow the spread of COVID-19 are having on individuals, e ...
March 12, 2020
Gov. Inslee Orders School Closures through 4/24 in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that all public and private K-12 schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will close for the next six weeks. This decision impacts 43 school ...
March 11, 2020
State Prohibits Events with More Than 250 People; Local Health Officer Restricts Smaller Events
Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties ...
March 11, 2020
City Hall Temporarily Closed to the Public
In following with Washington State and King County Public Health Guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 City Hall is temporarily closed to the public effective immed ...
March 10, 2020
Gov. Inslee issues new rules for nursing homes, expands state policies for workers and businesses
There was no new guidance or directive at the state level this morning affecting the City of Sammamish directly today. All previous recommendations remain in effect. Please se ...
March 10, 2020
Counter Service at City Hall Temporarily Suspended
The City of Sammamish is taking proactive steps to protect the health of its customers, community members and staff, in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19 ...
March 09, 2020
No In-Person Access to Public Meetings Until Further Notice
Per King County recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19, there will be NO IN-PERSON PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. We are taking public comment for ...
March 06, 2020
Information for Sammamish Residents Regarding COVID-19 Case at Issaquah Nursing Facility
The City of Sammamish has been notified by Eastside Fire and Rescue (EF&R) that a patient at the Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center tested positive for COVID-19. Three ...
March 05, 2020
Press Release: Sammamish Interim City Manager Declares State of Emergency
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY March 5, 2020 CONTACT Kate Langsdorf, Communications Specialist klangsdorf@sammamish.us 425-295-0555 Sammamish, WA – Interim City Manag ...
March 05, 2020
Planning Meeting Alert: No In-Person Public Access for Tonight
Per recent King County recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19, there will be no in-person public access to tonight’s Planning Commission. For more information about public ...
March 04, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance for Sammamish Residents
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to be identified across the region, the likelihood of an individual who works, visits, or resides within the City of Sammamish being identi ...
March 03, 2020
Sammamish Arts Showcase Seeking Submissions
Would you like to know what Sammamish and the greater Eastside have to offer culturally? The Sammamish Arts Showcase is an all-ages festival which presents an overview ...
February 29, 2020
A Message from the City Manager on COVID-19
From City Manager David L. Rudat: The City of Sammamish has been actively working on a measured response to the threat to the coronavirus update. Since being updated by K ...
February 24, 2020
City of Sammamish Seeks Applicants for Human Services Grant Funding
The City of Sammamish is seeking applications from eligible agencies for 2021/2022 Human Services grant funding. This funding is available for a variety of human service programs, ...
February 21, 2020
The City's First Employee Retires
The very first employee for the City of Sammamish, Marlene Dunham, retires today after more than 20 years of service. After residents voted to incorporate, she was the first perso ...
February 20, 2020
Update: 244th now open!
UPDATE: 244th is now open. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: 244th Ave. NE remains closed between SR 202 and NE 30th Place due to a landslide. Please note that this is a King County road an ...
February 20, 2020
Sammamish Welcomes Interim City Manager David L. Rudat
On Tuesday night, the City Council voted to appoint David L. Rudat to the position of Interim City Manager, which became effective the afternoon of Wednesday, February 19. “Th ...
February 18, 2020
UPDATED Traffic Restrictions - Friday (2/21) & Monday (2/24)
Updated 2/20: On Friday (2/21/20), between the hours of 9am-3pm, traffic will be restricted at the temporary roundabout intersection of Issaquah-Beaver Lake Road and 256th A ...
February 13, 2020
2/16 Update: Issaquah-Fall City Road Closure
Current Situation as of 2/15: Issaquah Fall City Road between Duthie Hill Rd and SE 42 nd St in front of Endeavor Elementary School is now open. Issaquah Fall City Roa ...
February 12, 2020
Issaquah-Fall City Road Closure FAQs
Thank you for your patience as the City recovers from the recent flooding and the ensuing state of emergency declared for King County . Our stormwater team has compiled some freq ...
February 12, 2020
Flood Update 2/12: Issaquah-Fall City Road & Evans Creek Preserve Closure Update, Flood Resources
Thank you for your patience as the City recovers from the recent flooding and the ensuing state of emergency declared for King County . If your home of business suffered damage f ...
February 10, 2020
Parks and Road Closure Updates for Feb. 10
Parks: Evans Creek Preserve is the only park that remains fully closed while our crew continues to assess potential hazards. Sammamish Landing docks are both closed al ...
February 10, 2020
Temporary Roundabout Work at Issaquah-Beaver Lake Road and 256th Ave SE
The Contractor for the Issaquah-Fall City Road project is taking advantage of the break in the weather to construct the roundabout at the intersection of Issaquah Beaver Lake Road ...
February 10, 2020
Report Residential & Business Storm Damage
King County is asking residents who may have damages to their homes, property, or businesses to report those damages here: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/emergency-management/ ...
February 07, 2020
Park and Road Closures for 2/7/20
Sammamish Park Closures for 2/7: Beaver Lake Park is now open, including the Dog Park. The SE 24th access trail to Beaver Lake Park dog park/athletic field si ...
February 07, 2020
Council Votes to Move Forward with Interim City Manager Contract
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council voted 5-2 to direct the City Attorney to negotiate an interim City Manager contract with Dave Rudat. Mr. Rudat is the forme ...
February 06, 2020
Flooding Updates: Park & Road Closures, Where to Find Sandbags
Flooding is occurring throughout the region. In Sammamish, be especially aware of these areas: There’s considerable water on the road near Endeavor Elementary on Issaquah Fa ...
January 24, 2020
Sammamish Lunar New Year - Event Cancelation
Out of an abundance of caution, the Sammamish Lunar New Year Celebration scheduled for Saturday, January 25th from 1pm-4pm has been canceled . Due to the recent public health con ...
January 17, 2020
Update on Issaquah School District zoning for new schools at Providence Heights
The Issaquah City Council is scheduled to deliberate on the remainder of its 2019 Comprehensive Plan docket at the January 21, 2020 regular council meeting. What remains to be dec ...
January 15, 2020
Clearing & Grading Permits Issued for East Lake Sammamish Trail
The City of Sammamish has issued clearing and grading permits to King County Parks for South Sammamish B and Phase I of the Inglewood Hill parking lot, on the East Lake Samma ...
January 15, 2020
Sammamish Youth Board Meeting Rescheduled to 1/29
Due to inclement weather, tonight's Sammamish Youth Board meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 29.
January 15, 2020
No Republic Services Trash & Recycling Pickup Today
A message from Republic Services, your trash, recycle and organics service provider: "Due to the hazardous road conditions we will not be running any routes on January 15, 2020. W ...
January 14, 2020
City Council Special Meeting 1/14 Cancelled
The City Council Special Meeting that was scheduled for tonight, January 14, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Executive Session will now take place on Thursday ...
January 08, 2020
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elected; New Councilmembers Sworn In
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2020 SAMMAMISH, WA - At the first City Council Meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 7, the Sammamish City Council elected Karen Moran ( ...
January 06, 2020
Increased Risk of Landslides Due to Wet Weather
The NWS has issued a Special Weather Statement for King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. Heavy rainfall through Tuesday will lead to an increased threat of landslides in Western W ...
January 02, 2020
"Spawning Grounds" Film World Premiere
Trout Unlimited is hosting the Spawning Grounds film World Premiere, which tells the story of the community-based partnership to recover native Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon. The ...
December 20, 2019
Mayor Malchow Elected to Sound Cities Association Board, Councilmembers Appointed to SCA Committees
City of Sammamish Mayor Christie Malchow has been elected to the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board of Directors. Additionally, several Sammamish City Councilmembers have bee ...
December 09, 2019
City of Sammamish Now Accepting AWC Scholarship Applications - Due Feb. 10
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 organiz ...
December 06, 2019
Request for Proposals: Youth Mental Wellness Services
The City of Sammamish is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit agencies and schools to provide youth mental wellness services to Sammamish residents. The City has budgeted an ...
November 26, 2019
Snow Event FAQ
The City of 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 S ...
November 26, 2019
The City of Sammamish Welcomes New Chief of Police, Daniel Pingrey
The City of Sammamish is pleased to welcome its newest Chief of Police, Daniel Pingrey, who will begin in his new role Monday, December 2. Pingrey is no stranger to Sammamis ...
November 21, 2019
The City of Sammamish Welcomes Acting City Manager, Chip Corder
On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, Sammamish Deputy City Manager Chip Corder was appointed Acting City Manager by City Council. City Council entered into a Separation Agreement with ...
November 15, 2019
Holiday Trash & Recycling Pick-Up Schedule
A message from Republic Services regarding trash and recycling pick-up for the holidays: THANKSGIVING DAY - November 28, 2019 There will be no collection on Thanksgiving Day. ...
November 06, 2019
Eastside Fire and Rescue Crew Returns from CA Wildfires
The Eastside Fire and Rescue crew dispatched to fight wildfires in California returned home on November 5, 2019, after 8 days away.
November 04, 2019
Request for Qualifications: Audit of Traffic Concurrency Models
The City of Sammamish (City) is soliciting statements of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified consultants to perform an independent review and audit of its traffic concurrency mod ...
October 30, 2019
Apply Now to Serve on City Boards and Commissions in 2020
Looking for a great way to get involved and help your community? Serving on one of the Sammamish’s boards or commissions can be a fascinating and rewarding experience! ...
October 29, 2019
My Sammamish App Provides Easy Access to City Resources 24/7
The City of Sammamish is launching its official smart phone app, My Sammamish – the newest way to stay connected with what’s going on throughout the city no matter where you are ...
October 24, 2019
REMINDER: SE 24th way will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 26, for sewer work
Osgood Development CLOSURE FOR UNDERGROUND SEWER INSTALLATION The developer will be closing SE 24 th Way - between 196th Ave SE and 212th Ave SE. - to install undergr ...
October 15, 2019
Wet Weather Ahead - Be Prepared, Sammamish!
According to the National Weather Service we've got a wet couple days on tap. A few sprinkles this afternoon, then showers increase to steady rain in the evening. This this cont ...
October 14, 2019
Community Forum on Teen Drug Use: Warning Signs and Resources
About the Forum Date: November 7, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Central Washington University, Sammamish The City held a Community Forum ...
October 14, 2019
City Asks Residents to “Show a Little Storm Drain Love”
Autumn is turning many of our trees into brilliant showpieces of color, but some of those golden-hued leaves are already falling – so the City of Sammamish is asking its residents ...
October 11, 2019
Signal problems at Issaquah Fall City Rd/247th Pl SE and Issaquah Pine Lake Rd/SE 42nd St
The intersections of Issaquah Fall City Rd/247th Pl SE and Issaquah Pine Lake Rd/SE 42nd St are periodically experiencing issues with traffic camera video detections. Our s ...
October 11, 2019
BOO! Sammamish needs YOOOOO, Sammamish!
Volunteers are needed to help out at the Central Washington University Sammamish campus for the annual "Boo Sammamish" Halloween event. Volunteers will help run Halloween themed b ...
October 11, 2019
Portion of Pine Lake Park to be Closed to Public Oct. 15 - 18
A portion of Pine Lake Park – between the restrooms and the lake front – will be closed to the public from October 15 – 18 to allow our tree contractor to remove six (6) dead, haz ...
October 10, 2019
Winter is Coming! Clear the Clutter and Prepare with our Styrofoam and Latex Paint Collection Event
Wondering what to do with leftover packing peanuts and paint? Recycle? Trash? Keep storing in the garage? I certainly have neglected my packaging and have left it to the abyss t ...
October 07, 2019
SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION - CANCELLATION
PUBLIC NOTICE SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION - CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the Sammamish City Council will cancel th ...
October 04, 2019
Eastside Catholic Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Congratulations to Eastside Catholic seniors Gabrielle Chai, Emma Robinson and Ian Wood for being named National Merit Semifinalists in recognition of their outstanding academic a ...
October 04, 2019
Fentanyl Warning from King County Public Health
Fentanyl Warning for School Distribution 10.03.19 Sadly, there has been a recent increase in overdose deaths in King County, driven largely by fentanyl fo ...
October 03, 2019
Upcoming partial and full closures of westbound I-90 at Bellevue Way Southeast next week
Upcoming partial and full closures of westbound I-90 at Bellevue Way Southeast What Sound Transit has completed the long span bridge over I-90 and crews plan to dismantle t ...
October 03, 2019
Message from Republic Services Regarding Service on Thursday, October 3
The City received this message from Republic Services this morning: "At 3am...members of Teamsters Local 25 from Massachusetts arrived on site and set up a picket line outside o ...
October 03, 2019
Crisis Resources Available for All
To say this has been a difficult week here in Sammamish is to master the understatement. Learning about another senseless death of one of our young people is devastating, and we – ...
October 01, 2019
October is Fire Prevention Month - Celebrate by Making a Fire Escape Plan Today!
If a fire happened in your home, would you know what to do? Be an everyday hero by creating and practicing a home fire escape plan with your family today. Most fatal fires happe ...
September 30, 2019
Scheduled Road Work in Sammamish - Sept 30-Oct 5
These are the road work projects scheduled in Sammamish this week - September 30 - October 5. Schedules may change due to weather and/or equipment availability ...
September 24, 2019
Night Pavement Repair and Overlay Work on Sahalee Way NE, September 25-27
King County will begin pavement repair and overlay work on Sahalee Way NE, between NE 50th Street and State Route 202, on September 25th. The work will take place nightly b ...
September 18, 2019
Traffic Update: Single Lane Closure SE 8th St. East of 214th Ave. SE 9/20/2019
Starting Friday 9/20/19 there will be a 1-lane closure westbound on SE 8th St., east of 214th Ave. SE. What: Single lane closures on SE 8th St. East of 214th Ave. SE ...
September 17, 2019
Sammamish Youth Board Helps Build Stronger Community
The fall season brings the new school year, which also means a new year for the Sammamish Youth Board. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department facilitates this active body of y ...
September 13, 2019
Sammamish Names New Deputy City Manager
Sammamish will soon have a new Deputy City Manager. Chip Corder, who is currently the Finance Director/Assistant City Manager at Mercer Island, will be joining the City on Wednesd ...
September 13, 2019
Sammamish and Other Eastside Cities Celebrate Welcoming Week
On September 3, the City of Sammamish, along with the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah, issued a joint proclamation supporting Welcoming Week across the Eastside ...
September 12, 2019
Night Work on SR202 - East of Sahalee - Scheduled for Next Week
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be replacing four culverts that pass under State Route 202 between Redmond and Fall City with fish-friendly structur ...
September 11, 2019
Notice of Public Hearing at City Council Meeting on October 1, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING October 1, 2019 6:30 P.M. Sammamish City Hall Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish City Council will hold a public he ...
September 10, 2019
UPDATE: Night Pavement Repair on Sahalee Way NE, RESCHEDULED to start September 16.
King County has rescheduled its pavement repair work on Sahalee Way NE, between NE 50th Street and State Route 202; t he work will now begin on Monday September 16. Work h ...
September 05, 2019
IT'S BACK: Paving Along East Lake Sammamish Parkway Begins Monday, Sep. 9
The City's planned project to pave East Lake Sammamish Parkway - between 187th Ave. NE and Sammamish Landing - has been rescheduled to Monday, September 9. The work will be alon ...
September 05, 2019
Klahanie Park Master Plan Public Workshop #3 will be October 10
The third public meeting for the Klahanie Park Master Plan is scheduled for October 10, from 6:30-8pm, at City Hall. The meeting will include a presentation that will cover ...
September 05, 2019
Request for Proposals: Landscape Architectural Consulting Services
INVITATION The City of Sammamish is soliciting qualification submittals from Consulting teams to provide landscape architecture and related services on an as needed basis for v ...
September 04, 2019
City of Sammamish Emergency Manager Graduates from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Advanced Academy
Sammamish's Emergency Manager, Andrew Stevens, graduated from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Advanced Academy at the FEMA Region 10 Headquarters in Lynnwood, WA on August 30 ...
September 03, 2019
Single-Lane Closures on Sahalee Due to PSE Work
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is doing work that crosses Sahalee Way NE near NE 37th Way; this work will involve single lane closures , which will cause traffic backups. Work Days: S ...
August 30, 2019
Upgrades to restrooms at Beaver Lake Lodge begin September 3
City crews will be making ADA improvements at the Beaver Lake Lodge Public Restrooms beginning September 3. They will be replacing the ramp and installing automatic door openers; ...
August 29, 2019
Request for Proposals: Public Works Director Recruitment Services
The City of Sammamish, Washington invites proposals from experienced recruitment consulting firms to assist the City with conducting a search that will lead to the selection of ...
August 28, 2019
REMINDER: Full Road Closure on SE 24th Scheduled for Friday, August 30
On Friday, August 30, there will be a full road closure on SE 24th , just north of the intersection of 196th Ave SE and SE 24th, to complete waterline and sewer work. Work ...
August 28, 2019
Pine Lake Park Beach is Open Again!
The City of Sammamish just received word that Pine Lake Park Beach can reopen and we are fully staffed at the park and ready to welcome visitors. Bacteria concentrations at Pine ...
August 26, 2019
Issaquah-Fall City Road Improvement project update: Construction to begin on Aug. 26
As we shared earlier this month, construction on the Issaquah-Fall City Road project is expected to begin today, Monday, Aug. 26, and last for about two years. Work over ...
August 23, 2019
City's Website to be Updated August 24 and 25
THE GOOD NEWS: We will be doing some website maintenance this weekend to upgrade the search functionality. THE NOT-SO-GOOD NEWS: This means the City's website will be inter ...
August 23, 2019
Sammamish Summer of Safety: Building a Pet Emergency Kit
During a disaster or emergency, it’s important to ensure that you have not only taken steps to prepare yourself, but also, your pets. To build a Pet Emergency Kit, begin with ba ...
August 23, 2019
Skate Park will be Closed for Maintenance on August 26
We will be closing the Skate Park at Sammamish Commons on Monday, August 26 to make some repairs so it's ready for the Pro Scooter Event on Wednesday, August 28. https://www.f ...
August 22, 2019
Volunteers Needed for MULCH MADNESS at Evan Creek Preserve This Saturday
Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance salmon habitat! This weekend we will be mulching, and removing invasive blackberry in beautiful Evans Creek Pr ...
August 21, 2019
Pine Lake Park Beach Swim Area Closed Until Further Notice
Late this afternoon the City was notified by King County Public Health Department, that the recent water quality test conducted on Monday, August 19, came back with high bacteria ...
August 20, 2019
City's Traffic Model, Concurrency to be Discussed at Special City Council Meeting Tonight
The City's traffic model, including the manner in which the adopted six-year Transportation Improvement Plan is incorporated into the traffic model for purposes of determining tra ...
August 15, 2019
Two Paving Projects August 20 - 22: Issaquah-Fall City Road and Audubon Ridge
On Tuesday, August 20, and possibly Wednesday, August 21, the City of Sammamish will be doing patching on Issaquah Fall City Road, between Klahanie Dr SE and Issaquah Beaver Lak ...
August 15, 2019
Certificates of Concurrency issued for two STCA projects for Town Center
The City of Sammamish announced today that two STCA projects for the Town Center development have passed their concurrency tests and that Certificates of Concurrency have been iss ...
August 10, 2019
Sammamish Art Commission's Sand Sculpture Coming to Sammamish Commons August 12-16
The Sammamish Arts Commission presents internationally renown and local sand artist, Sue McGrew, who will maneuver 16 tons of sand into Sammamish's first sand sculpture in celebra ...
August 09, 2019
Left-hand Lanes on 228th will be Closed Between SE 8th and SE 16th for Landscaping Work Beginning August 12
Landscaping and pruning work in the median of 228th, between SE 8th and SE 16th, will close the left hand lanes of both north and south bound traffic from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ...
August 09, 2019
Emergency Repairs near Discovery Elementary School will Close Sidewalk for Several Days
On Monday, August 12, crews will begin emergency repair work on the sidewalk just north of Discovery Elementary School, where a bicyclist was seriously injured earlier this year. ...
August 09, 2019
Upcoming Lane Restrictions on Sahalee Way NE due to Guardrail Maintenance Work
There will be lane restrictions along Sahalee Way NE, in unincorporated King County, for guardrail maintenance work. Dates: Monday, August 12, to Friday, August 16 Hours: ...
August 09, 2019
Sammamish Symphony Orchestra Presents Summer Vacation: A Musical Trip Around the World
Join the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra for a musical trip around the world – all from the comfort of Pine Lake Park! Led by music director and conductor Adam Stern, the orchest ...
August 09, 2019
Sammamish Summer of Safety: Preparing For, and Responding After, an Active Shooter Incident
Tragically, mass shootings have become more frequent in public gathering places, houses of worship, and schools. The recent atrocities in Dayton, OH, and El Paso, TX, remind us th ...
August 09, 2019
Time to Prepare for the Annual Preparedness Fair
The City of Sammamish and the Sammamish Citizen Corps invite you to join us in getting prepared for all types of emergencies this September as part of National Preparedness Month ...
August 02, 2019
Sammamish Summer of Safety: Safe Storage and Disposal of Hazardous Materials
Garages often contain a variety of hazardous materials, including paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides. During an earthquake, these hazardous materials can spill and ...
August 02, 2019
Two Upcoming King County Road Projects will Affect Sammamish Commutes
King County Road Services to Begin Striping in Sammamish The City of Sammamish just received word from King County Road Services that they will be starting citywide striping t ...
August 02, 2019
New Traffic Signal Cabinet to be Installed at Issaquah Pine Lake Road and Klahanie Blvd.
We are upgrading the technology at the intersection of Issaquah Pine Lake Road and Klahanie Blvd. to be able to have more options on signal timing, etc. This change should help ea ...
July 25, 2019
Sammamish Sign Regulations were Updated in 2017 - Do You Know Where Your Signs Can Be Placed?
Below are the City of Sammamish’s regulations concerning the placement/display of Non-Commercial Temporary Signs. A Non-Commercial Temporary Sign is any sign that does not conta ...
July 19, 2019
WAKE UP, STUFF’S HAPPENING
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 ...
July 11, 2019
Community Ride Service Expands to Saturdays!
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 ...
July 11, 2019
Learn More About the Issaquah-Fall City Road Improvement Project at Open House on July 31
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 ...
July 11, 2019
Sammamish Summer of Safety: Digital Tools to Help You Prepare and Stay Informed
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 ...
July 09, 2019
Become a leader in restoring our urban forests back to health!
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 ...
July 05, 2019
BPA Work at Beaver Lake and Klahanie Park Begins July 8
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 ...
July 05, 2019
Sammamish Summer of Safety: The Importance of Owning Fire Extinguishers
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 ...
June 27, 2019
Sammamish Fireworks Regulations Provide Protection for Our Community
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 ...
June 25, 2019
UPDATE: Emergency Repair Work Along 228th Ave. SE Will Be Rescheduled
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 ...
June 24, 2019
Sammamish Summer of Safety - Week 1
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 ...
June 18, 2019
Smoke Ready Communities Day is June 19
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 ...
June 18, 2019
Sammamish Community Ride
Visit hopelink.org/need-help/transportation/dart-ride- ...
June 12, 2019
New Verizon Project Means Good News/Bad News for Sammamish
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 ...
June 07, 2019
Sammamish Symphony Orchestra Announces 2019 Youth Concerto Competition Winners
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 ...
June 07, 2019
East Lake Sammamish Trail closed June 14
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 ...
June 04, 2019
City of Sammamish Employees are Seeking Union Representation by the WSCCCE
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 ...
June 04, 2019
Sammamish Names New IT Director
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 ...
May 31, 2019
Sammamish Heritage Society Receives Grant for Reard House Renovations
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 ...
May 31, 2019
City's new camera is the PTZ!
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 ...
May 29, 2019
UPDATE: Measles Potential Exposure in Sammamish area
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 ...
May 21, 2019
This Week at the Sammamish Farmers Market
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 ...
May 15, 2019
Hiring Lifeguards!
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 ...
May 09, 2019
Top 10 Reasons Your Dog Wants You to Keep Them on a Leash
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 ...
May 02, 2019
Transit Fair Helps You Take Advantage of Metro’s Transportation Choices in Sammamish
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 ...
April 27, 2019
Sewer Project On E Beaver Lake Drive and SE 18th Place to Start Monday, April 29
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 ...
April 18, 2019
Patterson Talks About How “Home Towns are Home Grown”
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 ...
April 11, 2019
Paving work on Louis Thompson Hill Road Scheduled for Friday, April 12
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 ...
March 15, 2019
Public Comment Sought on VISION 2050 Draft Supplemental Impact Statement
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 ...
March 13, 2019
Request for Proposals - Landscape Services for Right of Way (ROW)
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. ...
March 11, 2019
How were the finalists for the City Manager position chosen? Updated March 12, 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, ...
March 08, 2019
First Public Workshop on the Klahanie Park Master Plan
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 ...
January 18, 2019
Traffic Alerts for the Week of 1/21/2019- 1/25/2019
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 ...
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