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WEBStudent-run tutoring service aims to rekindle love for math posted on October 2, 2024; Skyline beats Issaquah in roller coaster game posted on September 26, 2024; Local teen starts nonprofit to give used Indian dresses a second life posted on November 22, 2021; Residents reflect on life in Sammamish at 25th anniversary celebration posted on September 22, 2024
Residents reflect on life in Sammamish at 25th anniversary …
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Facebook Tweet Pin. 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. Ahead of the event, in an interview with the Sammamish Independent, Councilmember Sid Gupta shared his appreciation for the celebration and for the city itself.
Sammamish Diwali Bazaar offers goods and connections
WEB4 hours ago · To be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Pine Lake Community Center, the event will feature small businesses from the greater Seattle area, various Diwali-related goods, and a chance to connect with others. Entry to the bazaar is free, with vendors selling jewelry, clothes, food, decor, and more. Many will have products specific to …
In close election, Sammamish voters choose a more inclusive …
WEBNov 17, 2021 · History will remember the 2021 Sammamish City Council election for how incredibly close it was. In three out of four races, the margin of victory was less than 4%. Two of those races had a margin of less than 250 votes. Throughout the campaign, candidates roughly split into two camps. The faction …
Sammamish commuters see growing traffic, but ... - Sammamish …
WEBMay 22, 2022 · With an increasing number of people returning to work in their offices, Sammamish residents have begun to experience heavier traffic than at any point in the last two years, most prominently during rush hour near State Route 520, Redmond-Fall City Road, and Sahalee Way.
Sammamish settles federal lawsuit, can no longer delete “off-topic ...
WEBMay 18, 2022 · The City of Sammamish will no longer enforce a rule against off-topic comments on its official Facebook page. This comes following the city’s $65,000 settlement of the Kimsey et al v.City of Sammamish federal lawsuit on March 23.. Although the city declined to provide the Sammamish Independent with a comment on the settlement, Sammamish updated its Facebook page to clarify the new policy.
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WEBSep 7, 2024 · Sammamish celebrates 25th anniversary with past council members. Ruohan Huang City Hall, Top Story. Four current and former city council members showed optimism about the future of Sammamish and offered insight on …
Sammamish Library reopens to the public after pandemic shutdown
WEBJul 12, 2021 · Sammamish Library reopens to the public after pandemic shutdown. After being closed for more than a year, Sammamish Library opened its doors to the public on Thursday. Librarians lined the entrance to cheer on the first of 846 patrons who entered the building on July 8, the day of reopening. In the first 25 minutes after doors were open, 5 ...
Sammamish swelters through unprecedented heat wave
WEBJun 29, 2021 · The intense heat wave that hit the Seattle area starting late last week peaked on Monday, with temperatures in Sammamish hitting close to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. With this historic heat wave impacting the entire Pacific Northwest region of the U.S., there were few places residents could travel to get relief. Many residents in Sammamish stayed ...
New council ends years-long effort to tighten traffic standards
WEBJul 27, 2022 · The new city council majority ended a years-long effort to tighten the city’s traffic standards that were aimed at stopping development, including a planned town center in central Sammamish. During the study session on May 10, the council voted 4-2 to revoke Alternative 4 in its recent Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).