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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 22, 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.
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 …
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WEB3 days ago · 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 …
City council increases 2044 housing target after county remand
WEBMar 16, 2022 · Sammamish City Council voted to set a higher housing target for the city by 2044 as part of King County’s overall growth management planning. At the March 1 regular council meeting, the six council members clashed on growth options as they worked to revise the Growth Target Plan. By a 4-2 vote, the council decided to …
Local residents push Sammamish to take action on climate change
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Sammamish Stewards, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Sammamish’s natural environment, believes that Sammamish can approach climate change in additional ways. Sharon Steinbis, who is in her 70s and oversees the Stewards’ stormwater restoration and wildlife habitat committees, wants high-speed internet available for …
Sammamish students eager to return to school in-person
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Now, with in-person school back in session for the 2021-22 school year, students are eager to return to a more normal learning environment. Many students expressed relief that they can now return to a format that aligns with their preferred learning style. Anjali Alwar, 15, a sophomore at Skyline High …
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.
Sushi makes its debut in Sammamish
WEBMay 19, 2021 · Many residents of the Sammamish plateau are probably celebrating that there is now, finally, a sushi restaurant within city limits. Big Fish Sushi officially opened its doors on Sunday, April 18. It took over the commercial space that was formerly occupied by Lamponi, a Thai restaurant, which closed in 2020.