April is Disaster Preparedness Month!
Many kids have Spring Break this week. Sometimes parents need breaks too.
The Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District has adopted a new rate structure approach that reflects the actual cost of providing water and sewer service to each individual customer.
Can a Rorschach inkblot test and Yoga lead to better parenting?
Along the Wildland-Urban Interface, when residents of one side wander onto the other, they are often shot by local authorities. Enforcement Capt. Bill Hebner visualized, and implemented, a better way.
The Hunger Games movie opens this weekend. It's a captivating read and promises to be a hit.
Sammamish Heritage - Have you noticed the faded red farmhouse on 212th Ave. SE between Ebright Park and the Pine Lake Community Center? This is the story of that house, its past and its future.
Do you have days where any hiccup in precision timing could derail the whole "campaign?"
During the past several weeks we have witnessed two accidental shootings
During this legislative session, a bill was introduced to create a state investment trust. There are inherent challenges with this idea.
Worth every penny - CAVALIA - AT Marymoor Park until February 12th.
Clothes for our trees give us sunshine and warmth on a cold winter day.
The recently extended Payroll Tax Holiday has implications on the pricing of new mortgages. The move makes sense from a political vantagepoint, but lacks merit from a fiscal perspective.
Cadets train together twice each month.
Winter is a great time to start planning to take advantage of garden trends for 2012, including bold color, sustainable gardens and flowering shrubs.
Pit Bulls, once known as the Nanny Dog, are suffering a bad rap.
Take a tropical plant expedition to Seattle and visit the conservatory!
Take the kiddos ice skating this week at Castle Ice. You won't regret it.
In his inaugural Patch blog post, Brad Toft explains the impact of S&P's U.S. credit rating downgrade and what it means to consumers and borrowers.
Snowflake Lane in Bellevue is a must-do for little ones this holiday season. Go early. Park wisely.
December is a perfect time of year to teach children patience, moderation and how decorate only the top third of a tree.
Do's and don't's for gifting your child's teacher this holiday season.
Changing the face of men's health.
During these gray days of fall, look for what's bright and beautiful in the plant world,. There are many for which I am thankful.
The Holiday Season is work for Moms. Pace yourselves to last until the new year!
Need crafts? Before you get in your car, raid your house, search the Internet, and beg your neighbors. If all else fails, go shopping. A list of craft supplies available at Bartell's and Rite aid.
Honoring this Author's Father on Veteran's Day
Instead of simply planting tulips and daffodils, try a mixed up recipe for a variety of bloom color and time.
The proper steps to crafting a good apology, including offering restitution and asking for forgiveness.
Drive like a snail in Neighborhoods tonight and trick or treat with glow sticks.
The Nightmare has begun at Beaver Lake. Muhahahaha...
Cadet Second Lt Kelly Walls of Redmond takes command.
Are you losing sleep worrying about 3s on your child's report card? Average is good.
Our nostalgia for warmer weather is making gardeners grumpy about the cold wet year that was 2011, but this changing climate is creeping into many aspects of our lives.
The Seattle Sounders games are loads of fun for kids!
As the whirlwind of summer comes to an end, I know you're tired, Mothers of Sammamish.
Keep eating fresh greens from the garden until Thanksgiving. Learn which vegetables to plant now and harvest during the autumn months.
Think 'Boot Camp' for teenagers.
Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron grows 32 percent in 2011.
Moms: Thinking about packing up a tent to discover camping with your kids this summer?