Sammamish Review wins awards
May 31, 2009
New May 31, 10:16 a.m.
Christopher Huber and J.B. Wogan of the Sammamish Review each won a 2008 Excellence in Journalism award from the Society of Professional Journalists May 30.
Huber won third place in the photography portfolio category where photographers submit their best work across a spectrum of photographs.
Wogan won third place in the sports reporting category for his story, “The Recruit” about a high school freshman who was receiving national attention for his football skills. Read more
Kevin Penner wins second 4A state golf title
May 30, 2009
New May 30, 2:41 p.m.
The tale of the Washington Class 4A state boys golf championship May 27-28 was an unlikely comeback story for Eastlake senior Kevin Penner.
By no means was he a long-shot underdog — he won state as a sophomore and placed third in 2008 — but the fashion in which he lost the lead, battled back and ultimately won a three-way playoff on the second-round 18th is one he and his coaches won’t forget for years to come. Read more
Beaver Lake master plan meeting Wednesday
May 29, 2009
New: May 29, 1:47 p.m.
Residents hoping to make their imprint on Beaver Lake Park will have an opportunity at 6:30 p.m. June 3 when the city holds a meeting at the Beaver Lake Lodge.
Acquired from King County in 2003, the park is 83 acres, located on the southeast corner of the city, with three baseball fields, a pavilion, a picnic shelter, a lake, forested trails and a fenced-in, off-leash dog area. Read more
Tom Odell will run for City Council
May 28, 2009
New May 28, 3:03 p.m.
Tom Odell, 64, has announced his bid for a position on City Council, opting to run for the seat currently occupied by City Councilman Jack Barry.
“Jack has been a very good guy for the community, but after 10 years, it’s time for a change,” Odell said. “Nothing against Jack, but I wanted to be on the council.” Read more
Sammamish receives contract bids for 244th Avenue project
May 27, 2009
The 244th Avenue road connection project could cost almost one-third less than the city’s estimate.
The project would connect Southeast 8th Street to Northeast 8th Street, including a wetland bridge beside Allen Lake. Read more
Farmers Market begins new year
May 26, 2009
What a day for the opening of the 2009 Sammamish Farmers Market May 20.
The storm clouds parted and gave way to sunshine, just in time for the music and festivities to begin at the commons at Sammamish City Hall. Read more
Farmers market 2009
May 26, 2009
Photos from the opening day of the 2009 Farmers Market
Council questions beach renovations
May 26, 2009
Parks Director Jessi Richardson got an earful about the Pine Lake Park beach May 19.
She was giving the City Council a general update about the city’s parks, but the council homed in on the Pine Lake Park renovations.
Access to the beach and the beach’s size were the hot topics for the council.
The renovated Pine Lake Park has a new Y-shaped dock with a leg for fishing and a leg for children who want to dive into the water. Photo by J.B. Wogan
2 citizen groups defend the Freed House
May 26, 2009
Helen Baxter didn’t understand why the City Council was balking at the idea of preserving the Freed House.
“Everyone’s at a loss. How does this happen?” said Baxter, co-president of the Sammamish Heritage Society.
Baxter reminded the council that the Freed House was built in 1895 with brick and old growth timber and precedes the city’s existence by more than 100 years. If the house were allowed to fall into greater disrepair, “a major visible link to the past is diminished,” she said.
The Freed House is perched on rusty rails and blocks beside 212th Avenue. The City Council is ambivalent about what to do with the 114-year-old building. File Photo
Candidate forum causes heartburn for City Council
May 26, 2009
City Council elections are almost six months away, but campaign logistics are already becoming a hot topic at the council meetings.
At the May 19 meeting, the council debated the possibility of hosting a candidate forum, but City Manager Ben Yazici complained that the forum was rife with political pitfalls, especially for him.
“My concern is my selfish concern. It puts the city manager in a very untenable position,” Yazici said. Read more
