Council considers condemnation for 244th Avenue
January 26, 2009
Sammamish’s Public Works Director has asked the City Council to use its power to take land owned by three property owners. Read more
City submits projects for possible stimulus money
January 26, 2009
Officials hope for federal assistance with four large projects
It may all be for naught, but the Public Works Department has filed the proper paperwork in case federal stimulus money ever makes its way to Sammamish.
Council OKs contracts
January 26, 2009
Red, white and blue will streak down the sky this July, thanks to a recent contract approved by City Council. Read more
Council gives homeowners more options when putting additions on their houses
January 26, 2009
East Lake Sammamish Parkway is a destination for much of the city’s stormwater, where water rolls down the plateau’s western side by way of pipes. Photo by J.B. Wogan.
A new set of changes to city law gives some residents more stormwater mitigation options when building an addition to their home.
But some argue that it could also lead to soil erosion, endangering homes and watershed habitat near Sammamish’s lakes.
“As one who’s been trying to save the native Kokanee (salmon) for 10 years, it’s sad for me to see such a blasé attitude from the council,” Ilene Stahl said.
Stahl, the president of the Friends of Pine Lake, is an outspoken opponent of the amendment passed by the City Council Jan. 20.
If improperly implemented, the new amendments could allow droves of new additions, creating slick surface areas that would send water and sediment downhill, said Stahl. Stahl believes this could result in mucking up streams where salmon travel. Read more
School districts start open enrollment
January 26, 2009
Both the Issaquah and Lake Washington school districts will hold open enrollment in February for parents who want their children to attend a school other than the one in their neighborhood.
Sammamish goes clubbing in the summer of love
January 26, 2009
The four south green was little more than a pile of dirt in 1968.Courtesy Sahalee Country Club.
Sahalee Country Club forms its own water company and opens for business
This is the second in a two-part series about the history of the Sahalee Country Club.
Last week’s story focused on the founding of the club by some members of a Kenwood club and followed it through the club’s opening.
Construction of the course began in November 1967, with a completion date set for the spring of 1969. Read more
Skyline students revel in witnessing inaugural history
January 26, 2009
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The students toured The Mall in the days leading up to the inauguration. From left are Katie Sorenson, Morgan Young, Nicole Meiser, Alexa Thorsrud, Brittney Calabro and Cari Crane. Contributed
American politics and government took on a whole new meaning for 35 Skyline High School students, their government teacher and three chaperones, after experiencing the presidential inauguration first hand Jan. 20.
By some accounts, more than 1.5 million people were estimated to have attended last week’s inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. And many millions more watched the historic moment from home on television. Read more
The symphony’s new show gives taste of Russia
January 26, 2009
The newest show by the Sammamish Symphony, “Russian Favorites,” will feature songs everyone knows says R. Joseph Scott, the symphony’s conductor.
Central Washington University announces honor roll
January 26, 2009
The following Sammamish students were placed on the Central Washington University honor roll for the fall 2008 semester. Students needed to complete 12 graded credit hours and earn a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
UW Dean’s List
January 26, 2009
The following is a partial list of Sammamish students named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Autumn Quarter. Additional students have been printed in previous weeks. Read more
