Archived News Releases

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 ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting contract bids to assist in the maintenance of the City’s stormwater system infrastructure. Engineers Estimate:  $858,781 Sealed proposals w ...

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 ...

  CITY PROJECTS ·       Louis Thompson Road at 210th Pl SE will be fully closed to all vehicles Nov. 12- 27 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  The closure will accommodate a lar ...

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 ...