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Update: Meet and Greet With Superintendent Candidate Cancelled

The City of Sammamish announced it will try to reschedule a planned public meeting with Dr. Traci Pierce this evening at Sammamish City Hall. The City Council meeting is still on the schedule.

Update: Meet and Greet With Superintendent Candidate Cancelled
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Update: Wednesday Weather Forecast

The Winter Storm Warning continues for Sammamish and Issaquah, but the system will likely turn to a rain/snow mix by tomorrow.

Update: Wednesday Weather Forecast
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Update: State Route 18 Open Saturday, Jan. 21

WSDOT closed the state route between Interstate 90 state route 164 several times this week; as of 2 p.m. Saturday it was reopened to traffic. State route 202 is expected to open by sundown.

Update: State Route 18 Open Saturday, Jan. 21
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Metro Transit On Snow Routing Tuesday

Continuing snow, icy road conditions may result in some bus trip and route cancellations Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Metro Transit On Snow Routing Tuesday
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Eastside Catholic Closed Tuesday, Jan. 17

The school announced Monday evening it will be closed Tuesday, including extra-curricular activities and conferences.

Eastside Catholic Closed Tuesday, Jan. 17
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Update: LWSD Closed Wednesday, Jan. 18

Due to expected low temps and snowfall, Lake Washington School District will be closed tomorrow. All activities and athletics are cancelled.

Update: LWSD Closed Wednesday, Jan. 18
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Update: Issaquah Schools Closed Jan. 17

The district says a test drive of area roads led it to cancel all classes Tuesday; high school finals pushed back one day.

Update: Issaquah Schools Closed Jan. 17
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Plateau Runner Celebrates Grand Opening this Weekend

The locally owned running apparel store is holding specials and giveaways throughout the weekend, and Sammamish Mayor Tom Odell will cut the grand opening ribbon today at noon.

Plateau Runner Celebrates Grand Opening this Weekend
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Photo Gallery: Slain Park Ranger Honored

Pacific Lutheran University hosted a memorial honoring the life of the 34-year-old Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson who was shot and killed on New Year's Day.

Photo Gallery: Slain Park Ranger Honored
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Sammamish Arts Commission Plans 'Meet-and-Greet'

Monday, Jan. 23, the community is invited to meet this year's Art Commissioners and learn about art programs, events, and exhibitions planned for this year.

Sammamish Arts Commission Plans 'Meet-and-Greet'
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Anderson Officially Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor

The Fall City Republican says he will complete his obligations in the current legislative session before campaigning in earnest for the seat held for 16 years by Democrat Brad Owen.

Anderson Officially Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor
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Cavalia Adds Additional Week of Shows

High demand for tickets has prompted the organizers to extend the show's run here to Feb. 12.

Cavalia Adds Additional Week of Shows