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September 18, 2024. Sammamish Chamber sets up new platform to promote local businesses. Brooke Lin. Community. October 6, 2024. Sammamish Diwali Bazaar offers goods and connections. Alec O'Connell. The Diwali Bazaar will feature Diwali-related goods from small businesses in the Greater Seattle area. September 7, 2024.
Council urges residents to reject three GOP-led ballot initiatives …
6 hours ago · Sammamish City Council passed resolutions opposing three GOP-backed ballot initiatives during their Oct. 1 meeting. The council urged residents to reject initiatives 2066, 2109 and 2117. Each resolution was passed by a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Kent Treen the lone dissenter to all three ...
Students bemoan reduction in classes as LWSD plans high school …
14 hours ago · High school has always been viewed as an opportunity to expand your horizons and try new things. But with Lake Washington School District (LWSD) proposing a schedule change from seven to six periods starting in the 2025 to 2026 school year, students are complaining about limited learning opportunities as a result of one less period in high school. ...
Sammamish students eager to return to school in-person
Sep 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 School, said that she looks forward to a ...
Sammamish Town Center breaks ground after years of delay
Jun 19, 2024 · Sammamish Town Center breaks ground after years of delay. Since 2008, there has been an adopted city plan to develop the central core of Sammamish into a town center with retail, housing, and public transit, but it never came to fruition due to political opposition and legal disputes, leaving empty fields of prime real estate adjacent to city ...
Residents reflect on life in Sammamish at 25th anniversary …
Sep 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.
City makes history by selecting Clark as mayor, Lam as deputy
Jul 2, 2022 · Clark was the only nominee for mayor. She was elected as a council member in Nov. 2021 and has served as deputy mayor since Jan. 4. Clark will be the youngest and first openly LGBTQ mayor in city history. Her elevation to mayor represents a stunning rise for the 37-year-old Clark, given her first term on council only began five months ago.
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Oct 6, 2024 · Four current and former city council members showed optimism about the future of Sammamish and offered insight on possible areas for growth.
Skyline wins thriller against Woodinville in game’s final seconds
15 hours ago · The Skyline Spartans secured a thrilling 23-22 victory over the Woodinville Falcons on Friday, winning the game in the final seconds to delight a boisterous homecoming crowd. The Spartans’ win came down to a touchdown and a successful 2-point conversion with less than one minute to play in the game. Woodinville started things off by receiving ...
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Oct 9, 2024 · Sammamish 9-year-old launches first ever Sammamish Children’s Business Fair. Alec O'Connell Community, Headline Story. The fair aims to teach aspiring young entrepreneurs basic business and entrepreneurship skills. August 14, 2024.