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The organization will keep a presence here in Washington with volunteer support, but Founder Jeff Mitchell is moving to Utah, one of 850 Verizon employees to be affected by the closing of its Bellevue office in June.
The SAMMI Awards Foundation pulled out the stops with its award ceremony Friday, March 16, recognizing Sammamish citizens who go the extra mile for the community.
There's a lot going on, here's a rundown of important meetings, public hearings, and deadlines coming up Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20, in our local governments.
Congratulations to Pine Lake Ale House--be sure stop by for a stout beer tomorrow, and send us your nominations for the best kids' Martial Arts lessons in Sammamish and Issaquah.
The city of Sammamish discussed the possibility of such a ban at its study session this week.
The city said the permits have been delayed due to a mixup with the location of a Puget Sound Energy gas line at the site; the garden opening now is likely delayed until next year.
Interested in the science behind the Environmentally Critical Areas updates? Read the documents on the city of Sammamish website, then bring your questions and comments to the public meeting.
Brian Gordon, his family and boss, will take on the Sounders March 20 after winning the Washington Lottery-Seattle Sounders promotion from last season.
The show commemorates the 50th anniversary of the classic children's book "Harold and the Purple Crayon;" an opening reception will be held at University House Issaquah Saturday, March 17.
Here are our picks for fun family-style events and happenings in Sammamish and Issaquah for the week of March 14-March 20.
Redmond City Council President Pat Vache, board chair for the Eastside Human Services Forum, urges state lawmakers to maintain social safety net.
The team is inviting the community to come and see them perform their winning routines on March 20, before they head to the state competition.
Creating a lively calendar takes a community—a Patch community!
The trolley's car #519 is being sent to Iowa to be rebuilt, and hopefully will be running on its track in Issaquah on weekends this fall.
The winner will be announced later today.
Yesterday was chock full of events on the Plateau. Here are our photos from around town, and we invite you to add yours.
Chelsea Orr and her teammates in the UW Women's Track Program won the first NCAA Indoor Championship in the history of the UW women's program for the Distance Medley Relay.
If you love salmon and baseball, you can help with public outreach and education on protecting public waters by buying discounted tickets to a Mariners game.
The State Route 520 bridge will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday to demolish the old Evergreen Point Road overpass.
Eddy, a former mayor of Kirkland, was elected in 2006, and represents Kirkland, Redmond and parts of Bellevue.
