Issaquah schools bond measure faces pushback over new high school proposal posted on October 19, 2024; Perry cites transit, housing wins as she announces re-election bid for King County Council posted on January 29, 2025; Sammamish’s Lunar New Year celebration to feature K-pop, lion dancing, and kung fu posted on January 25, 2025; Eastlake boys basketball overcomes losing streak with win ...

3 days ago · Veganism is the new default at the City of Sammamish. At their Jan. 7 meeting, the Sammamish City Council created a plant-based catering policy for public meetings where the City provides food. After evoking strong debate within the council, the proposal narrowly passed by a 4-3 vote, with Deputy ...

4 days ago · If one phrase could encapsulate Snoqualmie Councilmember Rob Wotton’s philosophy, it would be “majority does not always rule.” That belief shapes his next political move. On Dec. 19, Wotton announced his candidacy for the District 3 seat on King County Council. He is challenging what he sees ...

Aug 25, 2023 · On Saturday, August 12, a home in the Pacific Estates neighborhood went up in flames at around 2:24 a.m. It started from the backyard and spread quickly, even engulfing the resident’s vehicle that was parked in the front driveway.

Jan 30, 2025 · Since defeating 20-year incumbent Kathy Lambert in the 2021 elections, King County District 3 Councilmember Sarah Perry has focused on improving transit, increasing affordable housing, and supporting environmental preservation during her four-year term. On Jan. 16, Perry announced her bid for re ...

Jan 4, 2025 · The revised bond proposal will appear on the Feb. 11 special ballot.

Dec 24, 2024 · On Nov. 25, the Sammamish City Council voted unanimously, 7-0, to levy the allowable 1% increase in property taxes for 2025. All members of the council were present for the vote.

Nov 25, 2024 · Jeremy was the owner of Sammamish Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab Clinic. He passed away on Nov. 11, 2024.

Sep 22, 2024 · At Sammamish’s 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee on Aug. 16, residents celebrated the city’s quarter-century milestone and reflected on its past, present, and future.

Jan 25, 2025 · The Sammamish Independent is once again hosting its Holiday Lights Competition. Submissions are due on Friday, Dec. 13.