Early election results show many tight races
November 2, 2010
New: Nov. 2, 8:42 p.m.
Election results in Sammamish generally favored the national trend favoring Republicans, but some Democrats representing the plateau seem likely to hold on to their seats.
With Washington’s mail-in balloting, final results won’t be known for days, or perhaps weeks, but some races have clear victors even after the first round of ballots have been counted. All results are preliminary. Election’s boards will continue to post updated results weekdays through Nov. 22, expect Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Final results will be certified Nov. 23. Statewide results reflect vote tallies as of 8:22 p.m. Nov. 2. Read more
City to help with storm water in Inglewood, Tamarack
November 2, 2010
The city will look into spending up to $4 million for storm water systems to alleviate flooding problems in the Inglewood and Tamarack neighborhoods.
The City Council approved earmarking about $95,000 in the 2011 and 2012 budget to analyze exactly what sort of system of ditches and underground drainage culverts would be needed to adequately drain excess water in the neighborhoods, Public Works Director John Cunningham said. Read more
Sammamish Forum Nov. 3
November 2, 2010
Keep capitalism alive
Michael J. O’Connell’s response to Christine White misses the point because his basic premise is that U.S. is fundamentally flawed.
Obviously, he embraces a social democracy and government management of the “evil” corporations. This myopic view of America is inline with the Obama administration and we all can now see what a great success that is.
The Constitution limits the role of government and establishes the rights of citizens and the states. Read more
King County can’t wait to get rural roads fixed
November 2, 2010
Many roads and bridges in unincorporated King County are old and getting older. The money is not there to maintain them.
Innovative, new funding models are needed. And elected leaders need the political courage to enact them, even if they are unpopular.
The county’s infrastructure needs are serious and looming, and money is short. But 30 percent to 40 percent of roads could fail in the next decade. Less than 60 percent of the system’s maintenance needs can be met in the next few years with current funding. Read more
Another deer hunter in city
November 2, 2010
Sammamish deer apparently have more to worry about than just dodging traffic these days.
For the second time in a little more than a month, police are investigating a report of someone hunting deer in city limits.
At around 10:45 a.m. Oct. 25, a resident saw a deer wandering through yards near the 300 block of 222nd Place Southeast. Shortly later they saw two white men dressed in camouflage dragging the dead deer across private property toward their green SUV, Police Chief Nate Elledge said. They drove southbound on 222nd Place toward Southeast 4th Street. Read more
Lake Washington Schools Foundation gives grants to Sammamish schools
November 2, 2010
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation awarded $50,000 in grants for math, literacy, science, and financial assistance to students in need. As well as specific proposals from individual school programs.
The foundation gave the Sammamish-based the Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning $1,500 for original theater productions. Inglewood Junior High was awarded $1,500 for an after school math program. Read more
State stocks rainbow trout in Beaver Lake
November 2, 2010
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to release 2,300 hatchery-raised rainbow trout into Beaver Lake next week..
The access site at the lake is due to close at sunset Nov. 7 to prepare for the Nov. 8 release. The lake reopens at sunrise Nov. 9, but the lake is open to fishing even as the access site is shut down.
The rainbow trout had been part of a display at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.
State Fishery Biologist Aaron Bosworth said Beaver Lake is best fished by small boat, although anglers also can be successful fishing from shore.
Beaver Lake is among a group of Western Washington lowland lakes open to fishing year-round. The state prohibits internal combustion boat engines on the lake. All anglers 15 and older must have a valid fishing license to fish at Beaver Lake. The daily bag limit is five fish — and only two of the fish exceed 15 inches in length — and bait anglers must keep the first five trout caught.
Issaquah School District gives $1,500 to lawsuit
November 2, 2010
The Issaquah School District has contributed $1,500 to the Network for Excellence in Washington Schools, known as the NEWS lawsuit.
NEWS is a coalition of school districts, statewide organizations and community groups that sued the state, asking it to fully fund education for all Washington students. After a seven-week trial in 2009, King County Superior Court Judge John Erlick ruled the state had violated its constitutional duty to amply provide for education. Read more
Conservation District seeks board member
November 2, 2010
Sammamish-area residents can apply to be a supervisor for the King Conservation District, the group responsible for promoting sustainable use of natural resources, and providing information and technical assistance to landowners.
The volunteer board of supervisors — including three elected members and two supervisors appointed by the state Conservation Commission — oversees the district. The board handles the district’s budget and programs, and provides guidance to staff members. Read more
Community rallies to help Moulton family after surgery
November 2, 2010
Just a few days after Sammamish resident Joe Scott heard about Michelle Moulton’s seven-year struggle with liver failure and uncertainty about receiving a transplant, he offered to give part of his own.
Having never met Moulton, Scott approached the transplant team at the University of Washington Medical Center, willing to donate half of his liver, if tests showed he and Moulton matched, he said. He had discussed the idea with his tentative fiancé, but she understood his motivation.
“Surgery is not easy … but it’s absolutely nothing compared to saving someone’s life,” Scott said in late September.
The Moultons, Michelle, Marion (back row from left), and Erik and Amber are grateful for the help they’ve gotten. Contributed
