Archived News Releases

With this gorgeous Pacific Northwest summer in full swing, come to the market Wednesday for great food -- fresh, local produce, prepared foods and food trucks – and serious fun. B ...

Due to night construction activity at Sammamish Landing Park, the East Lake Sammamish Parkway will be closed in both directions on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 7 p.m. to midnight. The cl ...

The City of Sammamish has published the  Sammamish City Council Candidate Forum video through the  city's YouTube channel and on the calendar event on the city website. The ...

Road widening will begin Monday, July 17 th over a short segment of 212 th Ave SE from SE 24 th Street to approximately 700-feet north. Single lane closures may occur between ...

An arborist report prepared for the YMCA property on 228th Avenue SE, south of Pine Lake Middle School, has identified five Douglas Fir trees at the north-west corner of the prope ...

It's not too late to apply ( www.cwu.edu/runningstart )and register for CWU Sammamish's Running Start for Fall 2017! Advising will be occurring Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m ...

Request For Proposals   End User Support Technician - Contract City of Sammamish Finance and IT Department Sammamish, Washington   Invitation The City of Sammamis ...

The City of Sammamish is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the creation of an Urban Forest Management Plan. This project will include preparation of a l ...

The City Council will hold a finance retreat on Thursday, June 29, 2-7 p.m., at City Hall. Residents are welcome to attend. The city has been quite busy setting the foundation ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking proposals for a qualified host to moderate a City Council candidate forum that will be held in July 2017 (an exact date is TBD). The Request for P ...

All people experience stress at some point in their lives, such as the loss of a job, caring for aging parents, preparing to enter college, moving to an unfamiliar place, or deali ...

Effective July 1, 2017, the City will be administering all electrical related permits. Since Sammamish’s incorporation, all electrical permitting, review and inspections has been ...

Construction of an accessible walkway and installation of a restroom building at Sammamish Landing Park will begin on June 6 and last through September. Expect delays when driving ...

Metro has new ideas for transportation in Sammamish and has been working with the city and a panel of stakeholders to develop innovative, customized services to meet local transpo ...

The City, in partnership with the Issaquah School District, will begin replacement of the synthetic turf at the Skyline Community Fields on Monday, June 5. Per the current schedul ...

After a long winter in storage, the docks have been put back into place at Sammamish Landing, the city's waterfront park on the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish. Sammamish Landin ...

The doors have swung open on a new Virtual Town Hall – this one on city finances! Please take a few moments and let us know what you think the city should do going forward. Should ...

The City of Kenmore and KBIG (Kenmore Bothell Interfaith Group) recently presented a discussion focused on projects that have been successful in tackling issues of affordable hou ...

(From the King County Health Department) Tests have come back confirming hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in an Issaquah woman who is hospitalized and currently in stable condition ...

To accommodate a long summer of repair work, all lanes of Snake Hill Road closed on Thursday, May 11. The steep and winding road, officially known as 212th Way Southeast, has requ ...

Beginning June 1, 2017, the City will no longer offer comprehensive notary services. The city's services will be limited to city-related documents such as permits, easements, etc. ...

State wildlife offices receive hundreds of black bear complaints each year. The number one reason for conflict, (95% of the calls to offices) are the result of irresponsibility on ...

The latest community survey results were presented to the City Council on March 21. Conducted by the National Research Center (N-R-C), a firm based in Boulder, Colo., the random, ...

When the City Council voted unanimously in March of 2015 to purchase the old Mars Hill Church, the intent was to provide a generous space for an institution of higher education. A ...

In a forested community like Sammamish, unhealthy or hazardous trees can pose a safety threat. On Sunday, Jan. 8, for example, a large tree fell on a house in the Klahanie neighbo ...

Dear Stakeholder--  As part of the city’s ongoing public outreach effort on the Issaquah-Fall City Road improvement project, we’d like bring you up to date on a few items. F ...

Transit riders who carpool or vanpool can reserve a parking spot for free at six Metro Park and Rides including the Redmond Transit Center and Issaquah Highlands beginning in Febr ...

A total of 50 human service providers were awarded funding by the city of Sammamish for the 2017-2018 budget cycle.  Check out the details, and a listing of the selected service p ...

The Sammamish City Council is seeking applicants for the Arts Commission . The application deadline has been extended  until further notice. If you are interested in applying ...

[Please see the attached RFP for more information.]  The City of Sammamish invites proposals from qualified consulting firms to complete a Classification and Compensation Stud ...

The City of Sammamish will be updating the Public Records Request page(s) from 5:00 p.m., December 21st, 2016 to 5:00 p.m. December 23rd, 2016.   The update will close the onlin ...

King County is closing the East Lake Sammamish Trail from SE 43rd Way to SE 33rd Street starting on Dec. 19 for approximately one year as crews work to pave and widen this segment ...

On Dec. 13, the City Council passed a proclamation assuring all residents that the city will continue its commitment to fair and respectful treatment of all people. To read the te ...

The city’s new garbage collection contract with Republic Services  goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2017. Under this agreement, all residents in the city will be served by Republic. ...

Thirty-six cases of mumps have been identified in King County, thirty-two of which are in the Auburn area. Three additional cases are under investigation. Over half of the cases h ...

The National Weather Service forecast for Sammamish is calling for a mix of rain and snow after 8 p.m. on Thursday night. Although 1-3 inches of snow may accumulate before dawn on ...

After analyzing 1,268 small U.S. cities, financial advising site WalletHub put Sammamish right near the top of its rankings. For more details, visit the WalletHub website for a l ...

One hundred years ago, Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore visited Seattle. To celebrate his visit to the northwest 100 years ago, the Sammamish Arts Commission is holding a sp ...

ALERT! On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Passport Acceptance Hours will be 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Normal hours of 9:00 am to 1:00 pm will return after that date.

Once again, Sammamish residents are asked to show their generosity by bringing new, unwrapped gifts to City Hall as part of the U.S. Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. Just c ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting qualification submittals to provide consultant services for an update to the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan for 2018 - 2023. Firm ...

If you would like to share your views, please go directly to the survey . More than 540 visitors have taken a look at the bus service topic. This Virtual Town Hall will remain ...

After a lengthy redesign process with an outside firm, the city unveiled its new website on Friday, Oct. 28th. The transition of content and functionality from the old site is ong ...

For your convenience, a ballot drop-off box has been placed outside Sammamish City Hall. For more information on the drop-off box, click on the link below.

The City of Sammamish, WA is soliciting for HVAC Services for City Parks and Facilities, for calendar year 2017. Bids will be received until 2:00pm November 11, 2016 at City Hall. ...

The City of Sammamish is requesting proposals from qualified back flow testing service contractors for Back Flow Testing for City Parks and Facilities for the calendar year 2017. ...

If you would like to see the results of the Virtual Town Hall on city communications and the Virtual Town Hall on growth, please click on the link below. Both topics are now close ...

The City of Sammamish, WA is soliciting for Electrical Service for City Hall Interior, for calendar year 2017. Bids will be received until 2:00pm October 31, 2016 at apolyanskiy@s ...

"The Nightmare at Beaver Lake survived the storm! We officially open Thursday, October 20, and will run through Halloween on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Halloween . Fa ...

As part of half-time at their Friday, Oct. 28, football game, Skyline High School will light up the sky with some fireworks -- all of them legally permitted by the city. Althoug ...

Both docks at Sammamish Landing have been taken out for scheduled repairs and will be stored through the winter. Docks will return to the water in the spring of 2017.

The City of Sammamish, WA is soliciting for Electrical Service for City Parks and Facilities for calendar year 2017. Bids will be received until 2:00pm October 28, 2016 at bmaune@ ...

The Skyline Homecoming parade will be held Friday, October 14th with lane closures on 228th Ave NE from approximately 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The parade route is in the northbound l ...

According to the Puget Sound Energy power outage map, there are no outages in Sammamish. As a result, the city's plan to keep City Hall open on Sunday so residents could power u ...

You are invited to attend the 11th Sammamish Disaster Preparedness Fair On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E.. The fair will pro ...

On Friday, September 30, from 2 to 6 p.m., firefighters will be present at the intersection of 228th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street. As is their custom, they will a ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting qualification submittals from firms to provide a facility scheduling software. The scope of the project should include the provision of the so ...

Construction crews accidentally fractured a 2-inch gas line Monday morning near the intersection of Inglewood Hill Road and 208th Avenue Northeast. PSE crews are on the scene. T ...

King County’s Road Services Division will do resurfacing work Thursday, September 29, and Friday, September 30, on Southeast Duthie Hill Road near Sammamish. The 1,700-foot-long s ...

The City of Sammamish Public Works Department is soliciting proposals for Residential Retention Pond Mowing for the calendar year 2017. Sealed proposals, plainly marked “Proposa ...

As the city prepares to sign a design contract for improvements to Sahalee Way, residents are being invited to attend an Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Boys ...

The tall Douglas Fir trees at Pine Lake Park are beautiful but, unfortunately, they’re also vulnerable to what’s called “laminated root rot.” And when their roots weaken, the tree ...

The Sept. 21 Farmers Market will the last for this season, but it should be fun! Play the "Find the Pumpkin" game and enjoy the Nia Dance Party! The EvergreenHelath Mobile 3D Ma ...

Since the upper level of the Community Center parking lot will be closed for a resurfacing project on Wednesday, people coming to the Farmers Market are being asked to leave their ...

Visitors to the Community Center will not be able to use the upper-level parking lot from Wednesday, Sept. 21, through Monday, Sept. 26. The top level will be closed so workers ca ...

PURPOSE OF REQUEST: The City of Sammamish (“City”) is requesting proposals for the purpose of contracting for public defender services for indigent criminal defendants. In selecti ...

The western wing of the upper parking lot at the Community Center is open. It was supposed to be closed so crews could apply a new surface coating, but there's been a delay in the ...

"Sustainability in Sammamish" is one of the attractions at Wednesday's Farmers Market. That, plus music from the Sammamish Symphony and the usual array of natural delights. For fu ...

Stop by the Voter Registration table at the Sammamish Farmers Market to register to vote in the November 2016 elections. Volunteers will be available to assist you on 9/14 and 9/21 ...

The city's "Round-table Meeting on Growth" drew a big crowd on Thursday, Sept. 8. An estimated 150 residents listened to a presentation on growth at the beginning of the meeting an ...

Sammamish commuters heading north on East Lake Sammamish Parkway and west on State Route 202 are running into delays during the morning rush hour thanks to ongoing road constructio ...

To find out more about service opportunities on the anniversary of Sept. 11, please click on the link below.

The days are getting cooler but the Farmers Market is still red hot! Come to City Hall plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 4-8 p.m. and enjoy all the offerings described in the attac ...

The city is making important decisions about storm water in the months ahead, and it would very much like your presence at a storm water open house on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5-7 p.m. ...

King County Metro is working with communities across King County to develop innovative, customized mobility services to meet local transportation needs. They’re exploring both trie ...

If you live next to Pine Lake or Beaver Lake, you may have noticed the presence of “aquatic vegetation.” These plants, some of which are good for the lake, may have you reaching fo ...

Residents are welcome to join the discussion as the Planning Commission and the City Council update the city’s storm and surface water policies and regulations over the next few mo ...

To see the highlights of this week's Farmers Market, click on the attached flyer!

King County health officials confirmed on Tuesday that Tibbetts Beach at Lake Sammamish State Park has been closed until Wednesday while they investigate the cause of swimmer illne ...

I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST The City of Sammamish is requesting proposals from individuals with at least five (5) years of Hearing Examiner experience for the purpose of selecting a ...

The Sammamish Fall Recycling Collection event and bin sale is returning to Discovery Elementary School and Eastlake High School on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

The City of Sammamish Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting proposals for custodial services for City parks and facilities. Sealed proposals, plainly marked “Proposal ...

All the new growth and development in Sammamish has people talking, and we want to hear from all of you! Please tell us how you feel at Virtual Town Hall, our new public-input port ...

Summer may be winding down, but the Farmers Market will have another great day on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 4-8 p.m. For a complete look at this week's special features, please chec ...

The City of Sammamish Parks and Public Works Departments are soliciting qualification submittals to provide consultant services for an update to the City’s Non-Motorized Plan, form ...

Weather permitting, the paving of Southeast Fourth Street (just west of 228th Ave. S.E.) will be completed the week of Aug. 22. The road, which has been closed to traffic for sever ...

Here are the five safest cities in the state, according to a review of data by ValuePenguin, a personal finance website. 1. DuPont This small community earns the number o ...

An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for King County by the National Weather Service for Thursday through Saturday Evening. An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged ...

Through Monday, Aug. 22, work crews will be doing utility work in the roadway along 228th and Issaquah Pine Lake Road. This will cause intermittent traffic delays. The round ...

The Cities of Sammamish and Issaquah, as well as faith and service organizations, are joining forces to promote the Mayor's Month of Concern Food Drive. The food drive will happen ...

Make it a memorable summer week by coming to the Sammamish Farmers Market on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. To see the special offerings for this edition of the market, just ...

This is the annual opportunity for citizens to propose map or policy amendments to the City of Sammamish's Comprehensive Plan, the document which provides a vision for the future, ...

Early this afternoon, a traffic collision on I-90 just east of High Point Road was blocking two eastbound lanes, according to WSDOT. Some of the traffic was being detoured along Du ...

A portion of Southeast 24th Street will closed for the annual Sammamish Rotary Soapbox Derby on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The road will be closed from 228th Avenue S ...

As the economy has improved over the past year or two, the pace of development and construction in Sammamish has accelerated. This has raised concerns in the community regarding th ...

The city will close 212th Way Southeast, also known as Snake Hill Road, at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, for an additional round of roadway repairs. The steep, winding road that leads ...

To find out what's happening at today's very special Farmers Market, just click on the attached flyer!

Request for Proposals – Zackuse Creek Fish Passage Project The City of Sammamish (City) Public Works Department is soliciting interest and qualifications from Consultants to ...

Police officers and firefighters were fanning out in Sammamish Tuesday evening to take part in National Night Out, a coast-to-coast effort to get public safety personnel and neighb ...

In the city's August newsletter, a state Department of Commerce brochure on the state's Growth Management Act (GMA) was excerpted. To read the full brochure, click on the link belo ...

Volunteers are needed for Community Build Days to help construct the new playground equipment at Lake Sammamish State Park. Dates are August 24, 25, 26. Both half-day and full ...

As we enjoy the weather -- and the bounty -- of summer, come to the Farmers Market at City Hall Plaza this Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Please take a look at the attached flyer to se ...

With the help of “Virtual Town Hall,” a new public-input tool, City Councilmembers and city staffers are looking forward to hearing your perspectives on important topics. In coming ...

If you want to take a break from the flowers, fruits and vegetables, this week's Farmers Market also offers an opportunity to chat with your elected officials! Sammamish City Counc ...

Recently, there have been several incidents of vandalism at Pine Lake Park and Beaver Lake Park. If you see suspicious activity, please contact Sammamish Police at 206-296-3311 or ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting qualification submittals to provide consultant services for a Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy for the City. Firms should hav ...

Metro wants your opinion on how they manage their Park-and-Rides to help ensure that the users are actually riding the bus instead of going to nearby businesses, apartments or cons ...

It wasn’t close. Residents near Beaver Lake voted overwhelmingly last month to continue the Beaver Lake Management District for another 10 years. The new term of the district’s lif ...

Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., residents are advised to avoid Inglewood Hill Road and the East Lake Sammamish Parkway. The work at that intersection is causing lengthy delays. Please t ...

The city's newsletter frequently makes reference to the Growth Management Act - or GMA - when it touches on the issue of development. Recently, with the uptick in the economy, grow ...

The schedule is subject to change, but residents in the Summer Ridge neighborhood should expect to see pavement patching work get underway on Monday, July 11. After problematic are ...

In a city full of streams, lakes and steep slopes, the issue of stormwater is of vital importance. With that in mind, the city is holding a special Open House on Wednesday, July 27 ...

Residents interested in viewing design options for Phase 1 improvements to Issaquah-Fall City Road are invited to attend a public meeting at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 24850 S.E ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting qualification submittals to provide planning and design support services for the implementation of the Sammamish Town Center Plan. Firms should ...

The June 29 Farmers Market at Sammamish City Hall Plaza will feature story time for the kids, Seashell Music Together, Bees in the 'Burbs, salsas by Nino Blanco and much more. For ...

Instead of breaking the law on Independence Day, residents are invited to dispense with their own fireworks and join thousands of others at The Fourth on the Plateau, a city-sponso ...

Starting in mid-June, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) crews will be putting in new poles and new wiring along East Lake Sammamish Parkway between Northeast 28th Place and Marymoor Storage ...

Be ready to tap your brakes as you head downhill on Inglewood Hill Road. The city, in partnership with Sammamish Plateau Water, is installing, among other things, a water main repl ...

As the season progresses, the Farmers Market is offering more and more delicious natural delicacies! For a full rundown of today's market, see the attached flyer!

Work on the sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs, and ADA curb ramp replacements will continue until June 24 in the Summer Ridge neighborhood. Typically, all work happens between ...

Given that Southeast Fourth Street will serve as the main transportation corridor through the city’s much-anticipated Town Center, the city is doing its best to make sure the roadw ...

TRF Pacific, the development company building “The Village at Sammamish Town Center,” will install new water and sewer mains under Southeast Fourth Street in July. After takin ...

Come to the Sammamish Farmers Market this Wednesday, June 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., and enjoy the fruits of the season, terrific music, and so much more! It's all happening in City Hall ...

The Sammamish Department of Community Development invites you to participate in a public Community Feedback Meeting regarding the Temporary Homeless Encampment at Mary Queen of Pea ...

The Snoqualmie Valley King County WSU Master Gardeners Clinic is pleased to announce the last of their 2016 “In the Garden Series”: We’ve All Got Them: Plant Pests and Diseases. ...

As part of the Cascade Bicycle Club "Century Summer Bicycle Ride," lots of cyclists will be zipping along Sammamish streets on Saturday, June 4. Please keep an eye out and drive ca ...

On Friday, June 3, from 2 to 6 p.m., firefighters will be present at the intersection of 228th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street. As is their custom, they will ask drive ...

Responding to resident concerns about the clearing of trees along Issaquah-Pine Lake Road, city officials say the Conner Jarvis development is following all applicable rules. The c ...

As great players and big crowds enjoy Sahalee Country Club this week, residents should keep a few things in mind. --Tournament play runs from Thursday, June 9, until Sunday, J ...

--WAVERLY HILLS: Paving will be completed on June 1 --EDEN VIEW: Paving will be completed on June 3 --PINEBROOK MEADOWS: Work on the sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs, ...

Due to a recent opening, the city of Sammamish is recruiting applicants for the "Director of Parks and Recreation" position. Under the direction of the city manager, this individua ...

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 3, Snake Hill Road will close for two days so repairs can be made. The winding road, which goes down a steep incline from 212th Avenue Southeast ...

In a May 25 letter to the Sound Transit Board, Mayor Don Gerend, writing on behalf of the entire Sammamish City Council, outlined the city's concerns about the Draft ST3 Plan ...

Want a #CareerInConservation? Become an Americorps member! Now seeking applicants for next year's AmeriCorps members, including a position to fill in Issaquah. Visit ...

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This week's Farmers Market will feature Fardell Farms and their crisp apples and flavorful cherries! There will also be a double bill of music -- "Lake View Music Together" from 4 ...

The Department of Revenue is upgrading their business licensing software. The system for on-line application or renewal will not be available between May 23 through June 5.

ARCH is public organization created by cities in East King County to assist member cities with developing and administering local affordable housing programs. ARCH is now se ...

Drivers: Prepare for nighttime closures of Southeast 62nd Street in Issaquah. To minimize traffic impacts, 62nd Street will close for full overnight closures May 24, 25 and 26 ...

There may be short-term traffic delays at intersections along 228th Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday. The city is making adjustments to its traffic signal system. Thanks for your p ...

Tools 4 School is a community-wide partnership led by the Issaquah Schools Foundation that provides 1000 backpacks and supplies to students of the Issaquah School District so they ...

This performance at the Eastlake Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m., will feature 2016 Youth Concerto Competition Winner Adrian Steele on the violin. For full det ...

In addition to music by the Sammamish Symphony at 4:30 p.m., it will feature fresh eggs, kale, onions, asparagus, pea shoots, honey crisp apples and lots of fresh greens! For ...

Front Street at I-90 in Issaquah is open for Thursday night's rush hour. It was closed earlier in the day as WSDOT worked to repair the I-90 bridge above Front Street. It will clos ...

The City of Sammamish Public Works Department is working with neighborhood residents to install traffic management measures on East Beaver Lake Way SE as part of the City’s Neighbo ...

Metro has published the technical appendices to their 2040 Long Range Plan this week and has accordingly extended the public comment period to June 1. Please take the opportuni ...

Drivers can expect one more night of full closure on Front Street under the Interstate 90 overpass in Issaquah as contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Tr ...

The city is developing design options for the first phase of improvements to Issaquah-Fall City Road. To help collect public input on the matter, the city is holding a “Community W ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking proposals from firms experienced in graphic design to create three (3) Recreation Guides in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specificatio ...

Please join us on Wednesday, May 11, for opening day festivities as the Sammamish Farmers Market celebrates its 9th year. It begins at 3:50 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, courtesy of ...

A minor traffic accident involving a vehicle and bus occurred on the southbound lane of Sahalee Way, just north of the Sammamish city limits. No injuries were reported. The acciden ...

Early next month, when you go to buy your groceries, you may encounter a new, temporary feature at your favorite shopping center – an emergency “Info Hub.” Organized and set ...

Express your opinion about the future of Sammamish Parks by taking the Parks Capital Projects Survey. The survey is attached below. The survey results will help inform the wo ...

If your car’s dirty, well it’s not just dirt- it’s grime that contains heavy metals, oil, and toxic chemicals. May is Car Wash Awareness Month, and for the Puget Sound Car Wash Ass ...

On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come to Sammamish Commons and experience a day of fun and free activities that the whole family will enjoy, highlighted by the Grand ...

A consultant to the City, Transmap Corporation, will be inventorying some existing Sammamish public trails through Thursday. The data will be used in updating the City’s 2004 Trai ...

The city is developing design options for the first phase of improvements to Issaquah-Fall City Road. To help collect public input on the matter, the city is holding a “Community W ...

Co-sponsored by the Issaquah Schools Foundation and the city of Issaquah's Youth Advisory Board, an April 23 mini-conference at Skyline High School will focus on mental health. For ...

Network, shop, learn & lunch at the "Celebrating Women in Business 2016" event on Friday, May 13. Presented by the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce, this special celebration will be h ...

Community leaders will join artists to address the impact of mental illness on youth and community. For full information about the opening reception in Issaquah on Friday, April 29 ...

Sammamish residents who want to provide feedback on Metro's 2040 Draft Long-Range Transit Plan and Sound Transit's ST3 Plan should attend an open house on Monday, May 2, 6:30-8 p.m ...

The Sammamish City Council is forming a new Task Force for the Health and Human Services Committee. If you are interested in applying for a position please click link below for ad ...

Do you have a winter's worth of recycling you'd like to hand off to someone? Well, mark Sunday, April 24, on your calendar and get ready to go to Discovery Elementary or Eastlake H ...

A city-owned building at 120 228th Ave. N.E. (formerly Mars Hill Church) has drawn strong interest from many schools and colleges. Recently, the City Council identified Central Was ...

Tax help is available Jan. 11 to April 21, 2016, at a site near you! If your household makes less than $62,000, head to one of 24 locations in King County for free help filing yo ...

Join Deputy Mayor Ramiro Valderrama, representatives from the Eastside Race and Leadership Coalition and members of the Sammamish community in response to a racist incident that to ...

Ever feel like there’s nothing to do here in Sammamish? Feel like your ideas are not being heard? Well here is your chance to make a difference. The Sammamish Youth Board is c ...

The city of Redmond will hold an open house on Thursday, March 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., to share information on major changes to Redmond Way and Cleveland Street. This project, sch ...

Last March, King County Solid Waste Division and Seattle Public Utilities launched Threadcycle, a public education campaign to encourage the donation of clothing, shoes, and linens ...

Drivers who use westbound State Route 520 through Redmond should plan ahead for lane and ramp closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. Closure details • The righ ...

It’s officially known as 212th Avenue Southeast, but the section that twists and turns down to East Lake Sammamish Parkway is more commonly referred to as Snake Hill Road. And that ...

Get ready for the first ever Walk 'n Wag at Lake Sammamish State Park, 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19. For full details, click on the link below.

If you see a suspicious vehicle parked next to a locked mailbox or a group of locked mailboxes, please call 911. The Sammamish Police Department says there have been a large number ...

The city inadvertently released incorrect information last week regarding the annual maintenance cost for a city-owned building along 228th Avenue Southeast. The old Mars Hill Chur ...

Volunteers are needed between Feb. 13 and Feb. 27 for a an outdoor service opportunity at Lake Sammamish State Park. Please help, if you can! Click on the link below for full detai ...

On Thursday, Feb. 4, the city issued a temporary use permit that allowed Tent City 4 to occupy a portion of the Mary Queen of Peace church property. The encampment moved onto the p ...

Sahalee Way, which was closed just north of the city limits due to a rollover truck accident this afternoon, is now clear. Traffic is moving in both directions. The opticom ga ...

Drivers: Prepare for overnight work along East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast in Issaquah. To minimize daytime traffic impacts, crews will begin working at night starting Fe ...

The City is seeking an outstanding leader and manager to assist the City Manager in overseeing the City’s operations. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track recor ...

If you're interested in performing at any one of the following 2016 Sammamish Park and Recreation special events (listed below), please email an electronic press kit to the Parks & ...

The parks capital improvement plan (CIP) looks out six years, listing the facilities to be built and identifying funding sources. The plan, which is updated every two years, is now ...

The parks capital improvement plan (CIP) looks out six years, listing the facilities to be built and identifying funding sources. The plan, which is updated every two years, is now ...

The City of Sammamish is currently recruiting for our Public Works Director. We are looking for an accomplished leader, with a history of performance in managing a public works de ...

The Washington State University Master Gardener Program and King County Master Gardener Program are pleased to announce that five gardening workshops will be held at Sammamish City ...

With several projects already under construction inside the city’s Town Center Plan boundaries, the city is planning to improve a section of Southeast Fourth Street. The 3,300-foot ...

With several projects already under construction inside the city’s Town Center Plan boundaries, the city is planning to improve a section of Southeast Fourth Street. The 3,300-foot ...

The city will host a public meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m., to brief residents on the impacts and opportunities presented by the 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Champi ...

Do you love planning fun events? Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park needs you! A Community Celebrations Committee is being formed to bring new events to the state park. For full ...

Drivers: Prepare for traffic impacts starting the week of Jan. 11, 2016, during utility work along East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekdays, crew ...

If you're about to graduate from high school, the Association of Washington Cities is considering students for a $1,000 college scholarship. The city of Sammamish is now taking in ...

Sammamish Arts Commission to Present: Don Fels: Vanishing Points January 19, – April 14, 2016 Sammamish, WA – The Sammamish Arts Commission is pleased to present the ar ...

Effective January 1, 2016 all residents of the Klahanie Annexation Area will become residents of Sammamish (see map below). How will this affect you? Your address will remain ...

If you'd like an affordable home, please attend a "homeowner information meeting" on Saturday, Jan. 30, 10:45 a.m., at the Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. To register for th ...

For further information, go to - http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/prepare/damage.aspx

Please bring a new, unwrapped gift to City Hall and drop it off in front of the police department so needy children can have a brighter holiday season. The donation deadline has be ...

Citing health concerns, the longtime conductor of the Sammamish Symphony, R. Joseph Scott, is retiring. For full details, click on the link below.

Now through the Summer of 2016, you can embark on a Kokanee Quest, a real-world treasure hunt for geocaches designed to connect residents with efforts to restore Lake Sammamish kok ...

The National Weather Service forecast for Sammamish calls for a chance of snow after 4 p.m. on Tuesday. No significant accumulation is expected, however. -Tuesday - A chance o ...

If you want to report something to City Hall, but it’s over the weekend or after hours, call this number: 425-295-0700. Your call will be answered any hour of the day on weeke ...

There will be a pair of drop-off locations in the city this weekend for storm debris. --East Sammamish Park - 21300 N.E 16th Street (next to Margaret Mead Elementary) --Beav ...

The local NBC affiliate, KING 5 TV, just aired a story about the Kokanee salmon in Ebright Creek and Lake Sammamish. To see the story, just click on the link below:

The National Weather Forecast for Sammamish is as follows: Tuesday night Showers. Low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precip ...

Charles Dickens’ beloved classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to vibrant life in Master Chorus Eastside’s enchanting and poignant synthesis of Christmas carols and readers theater, A ...

See live underwater pictures from Ebright Creek right now as our Kokanee make their way upstream. To get "up close and personal" with our favorite little red fish, click on the lin ...

The Sahalee Way Open House report previously scheduled for the Nov. 17 City Council meeting has been postponed. That report, which will summarize resident comments received at the ...

The City of Sammamish (City) is requesting proposals for its primary banking services. The City's needs are outlined in the following Request for Proposal (RFP). Deadline for ...

Eastside Legal Assistance is partnering with the King County Bar Association and King County Libraries to present a free workshop. For more information please see the attached flie ...

The City Council is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the following Commissions/Boards: Arts Commission: For information on the activities of Commission, or to submit an ...

Puget Sound Energy’s Government Affairs team is preparing for the upcoming winter storm season. Every fall, Puget Sound Energy conducts multiple tabletop exercises, participates i ...

On the evening of Wednesday, Nov.4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., you're invited to join your neighbors for a conversation with Sammamish Police officers. The "Coffee with a Cop" event will ...

Info-Hubs are emergency-communication gathering sites for neighbors during a disaster. Their purpose is to help the community by relaying information and updates regarding availabl ...

Bids were publicly opened today, October 27, 2015 at 4:30 pm for Solid Waste Services. For the results, please click on the document below. These are very preliminary results. For ...

After looking at the data on nearly 2,754 cities, BusinessInsider.com has ranked the city of Sammamish as the 39th “Best suburb in America.” In its write-up, the online site said t ...

Skyline High School’s traditional homecoming parade will march up 228th Avenue on Friday, Oct. 23, beginning at 5 p.m. The northbound lanes of 228th will be closed between Discover ...

It’s not scheduled to start construction until 2017 at the earliest, but the widening of Sahalee Way will be the focus of a second open house on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7-8 p.m., at the ...

It's safe, dry, fun and not scary! Bring your young kids to City Hall on Oct. 30 and enjoy a Halloween Happening. See poster for details.

One of the most anticipated art events on the Eastside will take place at City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11. The Sammamish Arts Fair will throw open its doors fro ...

Below are the updated documents, and links to the updated Request for Bids and original Request for Bids (RFB) for a New Solid Waste Collections Contract.

If you want to prepare your family for disaster and help your community, come to the Disaster Preparedness Fair at City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 17. For details, click on the link be ...

If you would prefer to drop off your ballot rather than mail it in to King County Elections, a van will be available for you to leave your ballot during the following times: S ...

The last day is going to be a great day! --Dress Rehearsal for Halloween Costumes – wear your costume to the Market --“Find the Pumpkin” and receive a treat at the vendor bo ...

--Entertainment by the Ginger-ups --Seahawk bracelets by youth entrepreneur, Alexandra --Red Barn Farms bringing eggs, watermelon and cantaloupe --Fardell Farms has a variety ...

Construction at Big Rock Park will begin on Monday September 21st. The city has hired Paul Brothers, Inc. to build the first phase of improvements which includes the installation ...

A "Long-Term Facilities Task Force" for the Lake Washington School District has developed some recommendations on classroom capacity, cost reduction, efficient use of space and oth ...

--Sammamish Farmers Market still bringing you a variety of fresh food! --Entertainment by 2 local teens, Caroline O’Keefe and Amanda Wyles at 4:30 --Double Barrs will perform a ...

A family-friendly event open to all celebrating the upcoming annexation and welcoming our new neighbors to the City of Sammamish.This FREE event, on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m ...

Below are the updated documents, and links to the updated Request for Bids and original Request for Bids (RFB) for a New Solid Waste Collections Contract.

There is now an on-line Public Records Request form available. To access it, just click on the "Quick Links" tab in the upper right corner of the homepage and then click on the lar ...

After an early Thursday morning closure caused by a downed power line, Issaquah-Pine Lake road is now open.

• Entertainment by the Ginger-ups, a duo popular throughout the east side • Master Gardeners are back – bring in your plant questions and samples • Kids Activities offered by o ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting qualification submittals from firms experienced in park and playscape design to provide planning and design services for the construction of par ...

A number of mayors in the region, including Sammamish Mayor Tom Vance, will lend their support to a vital food drive on Sept. 19. The initiative, known as the "Mayors' Day of Conce ...

The city and King County are sponsoring a major recycling event on Sunday, September 27th, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Discovery Elementary School and Eastlake High School in ...

Pick up those healthy snacks and food for the kid’s lunches! -honey sticks -Plums, applies, nectarines -Carrots & zucchini sticks -berries for a smoothie and yogurt cups ...

Below are the updated documents, and link to original Request for Bids (RFB) for a New Solid Waste Collections Contract.

One Day. One Place. Learn what you need to know to run a business. It is free of charge. Seminars will include important, up-to-date topics for all stages of business ownership. Fo ...

This week Farmers Market, on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., will feature "Heaven and Earth," a very popular band with our shoppers. They will be playing at our staging area in the back g ...

Do you like designing and building things that you have found in your own backyard? Are you between 8 and 12 years old? If you said yes to both of these questions, then come join A ...

It's going to be a great day at the Farmers Market: -4 p.m. - Story-time with Miss Sara. -4:45 – 5:30 p.m. - Seashell Music Together for toddlers -5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Flute ...

Do you like designing and building things that you have found in your own backyard? Are you between 8 and 12 years old? If you said yes to both of these questions, then come join A ...

This Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., the Farmers Market will offer lots of opportunities: -Evergreen Healthcare’s Mammogram Coach will be on hand to take care of your 3D Scan. Bri ...

Over the next few weeks, the city will be installing and testing its new "Traffic Signal Intelligent Transportation System" along 228th Avenue between Issaquah-Pine Lake Road and N ...

A flood advisory from the National Weather Service (see below) indicates that a thunderstorm could cause "urban and small stream flooding" Friday afternoon in several Puget Sound r ...

A King County resident died recently after making a beverage from the leaves of foxglove, a poisonous plant that had been growing in their yard and was mistaken for comfrey. For fu ...

A Salmonella outbreak in Washington state is causing a large number of people to get sick. The outbreak is ongoing and is being investigated. The source of the Salmonella is ...

How will you use transit over the next five, 10, 25 years? With more people and more jobs expected in King County by 2040, Metro is creating a long-range plan that will help get yo ...

The City of Sammamish Public Works is looking for an energetic, team-oriented and technically strong Senior Project Engineer. Interested parties should visit GovJobsToday for furt ...

From 4 to 8 p.m. this Wednesday, the Farmers Market at City Hall Plaza will celebrate sustainable practices every family should think about. This special theme is sponsored by the ...

The dry weather in the area has made Sammamish and nearby areas vulnerable to brush fires. On July 29, a brush fire broke out along East Lake Sammamish Parkway, temporarily closing ...

Firefighters and city crews closed East Lake Sammamish Parkway between Inglewood Hill Road and the northern city limits on Wednesday afternoon to deal with a brushfire. The first r ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker II position (a full time position). Interested parties should visit GovJobsToday for further details and application p ...

This Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., things are going to be hopping at the Farmers Market: --Family Story time with Miss Sara from 4 to 5 p.m. She'll be presenting an interactiv ...

Traffic along Front Street in Issaquah will be disrupted between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday due to the delivery of large girders to a bridge project. To see all the details, clic ...

It's going to be another great Wednesday at the Farmers Market! Please drop by City Hall Plaza between 4 and 8 p.m. --From 4 to 5 p.m., Ms. Sara presents stories and songs abo ...

All voting in Washington State is mail-in only. August 4, 2015 is the last day to return your ballot. If you wish, you may drop off your ballot, no postage necessary, in the parkin ...

The roundabout at the intersection of SE 32nd Way and Issaquah-Pine Lake Road was closed briefly Friday afternoon after a trailer spilled rocks onto the roadway. After a quick clea ...

For details on what you can do, please click on the link below.

This Wednesday at 4 p.m., join Urban Farmer Lisa Taylor in a music and movement-filled exploration of three super heroes of the organic garden -- predators, pollinators and decompo ...

On Tuesday, July 7, the city issued a permit to King County for a section of the East Lake Sammamish Trail. The permit, which was issued with conditions, allows the county to pave ...

This week at the Sammamish Farmer’s Market, join Miss Sara for family story time from 4 to 4:45 p.m., thanks to the King County Library. Also: --Crafts for kids will be clo ...

In light of this summer's hot and dry conditions, emergency management personnel and Public Health officials have issued the following safety directives for King County residents: ...

King County Executive Dow Constantine is scheduled to hold a press conference in Issaquah on Thursday morning to highlight the danger posed by dry weather and fireworks. Like Fire ...

Last Updated 8/31/2015 - The first six documents (Sammamish RFB Bidder Questions for Addendum 1, Sammamish Addendum #1, Sammamish Solid Waste Collection Contract, Sammamish RFB For ...

Dance, clap and stomp to the music of Ian Dobson this Wednesday at the Farmers Market from 4 to 8 p.m. Ian will perform from 5 – 7pm. Other items of interest will include, ...

Hot weather beginning Friday and extending into next week is raising the danger of fire in the Puget Sound region. Saturday is expected to be the hottest day, with temperatures aro ...

Fire Chiefs from around King County are urging citizens to attend one of the many professional public fireworks displays during the Fourth of July weekend. Prolonged dry weather an ...

Due to the ongoing construction of the Community and Aquatic Center, the pathway leading down from Upper Commons to the Lower Commons is closed on this July 4th. To reach the prime ...

Master Chorus Eastside’s popular All-American Independence Celebration returns once again to Issaquah’s historic Pickering Barn to commemorate the 4th of July. American music of a ...

If you're trying to choose between coming to the city's "Fourth on the Plateau" fireworks display and setting off a few of your own, come to Sammamish Commons and enjoy the show! N ...

As always, Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at City Hill Plaza is a special time. This week at the Farmers Market: --Stop by the info Booth and pick up a “new reader” book donated by ...