Finally, a governor from Sammamish
July 27, 2010
Ehrik Aldana is sworn in as governor of Evergreen Boys State. Contributed
Michael Harris’ novel inspired by time in Sammamish
July 27, 2010
Michael Harris
Morton Daniel Wiener
July 27, 2010
Northwest Timber Trail invites hikers to endless trail network
July 27, 2010
Once you get far enough into the forest and the sound of passing cars on state Route 18 fades away, the sense of peace and solitude might make you just sit down and listen to nature for a while.
The Northwest Timber Trail winds through mature forests of hemlock and fir. Photo by Christopher Huber
3 Sammamish youth golfers win districts
July 27, 2010
US Senior Open
July 27, 2010
Fire ravages home in Sammamish’s Summer Ridge neighborhood
July 26, 2010
New: July 26, 2 p.m.
Jason Nault said he had been treating his home’s wooden deck on Saturday and left a pile of used rags on a garbage can outside the home. Nault said he specifically left the rags out to dry, knowing that oily rags piled in an enclosed space can spontaneously combust.
That is exactly what happened July 25 as the oily rags apparently ignited and caused a major fire in the Summer Ridge neighborhood.
Firefighters cut a hole in the roof to allow smoke to vent. Photo by Curtis McCarson
Sammamish inventor created Skwim, a new water sport
July 25, 2010
New: July 25, 3:27 p.m.
For years, Sammamish resident Kevin McCarthy had an idea for a new water sport bouncing around in his head. The innovator and athletic-product developer has always seemed have an idea or knack for ergonomics and sports design — in fact, that’s what he studied in college.
McCarthy helped develop popular products like Crocs shoes, as well as various aquatic products for Nike and Speedo, he said.
One team defends as another tries to score a goal with the disk while playing Skwim. Players wear Skwim fins to help them tread water more easily. Contributed
Sammamish City Council approves Beaver Lake Park master plan
July 24, 2010
New: July 24, 10:37 a.m.
The Sammamish City Council unanimously approved a “roadmap” for the future of Beaver Lake Park, which includes a swimming beach, separate fishing area, more parking and lighted sports fields.
The master plan, approved at the July 20 meeting, comes with an approximate $11 million price tag, but council members and city staff were careful to note that any work would be done in small chunks as money became available.
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Sammamish annexes Aldarra and Montaine
July 23, 2010
New: July 23, 2:08 p.m.
The Aldarra and Montaine neighborhoods officially became part of Sammamish July 15.
A month-long period allowing opponents to appeal to King County Superior Court passed without any legal challenges to the annexation of the 93 acres and 273 single-family homes that make up the neighborhoods. Read more
