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🌱 Patch AM: How a Sammamish councilmember’s complaint sparked a statewide campaign finance probe
Spotted on the Sammamish calendar: Alison Krauss
Good morning Sammamish! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Sammamish councilmember's complaint sparked a statewide campaign finance probe
Also on today's calendar: End of Summer Community Picnic and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny; warm in the afternoon, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
- Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sammamish Councilmember Pam Stuart files complaint against Kruse (610kona.com) — A Sammamish city councilmember's ethics complaint against a statewide political group and podcaster has now triggered a formal state investigation, putting local politics in the spotlight. The case centers on alleged unreported campaign support and a disputed signature‑gathering confrontation outside a Sammamish Safeway, and could influence how political advocacy and media commentary are regulated across Washington. 
📸 Around Sammamish
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sammamish
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★ Featured events ★
- Alison Krauss →
Marymoor Amphitheatre, 6046 West LK Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- End of Summer Community Picnic →
26th Walk NE, Issaquah
6:00 pm - African Cultural Experience →
232 Front St N, Issaquah
9:00 am - New Family Dinner
Christa McAuliffe Elementary Playground/Back of School
5:30 pm - No School- Professional Development Day (Pinecrest)
Pine Lake Community Center 21333 SE 20th St, Sammamish, WA 98075 - Inner Harvest: Embodying Wisdom, Worth & Wholeness (Outdoor Campfire Group Healing) →
14716 Tiger Mountain Rd SE, Issaquah
5:30 pm - 8th Annual Confluence Music Festival 2026 →
, Issaquah
2:00 pm
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Sammamish Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Math Club Online: Get Ready For 5th Grade
King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
4:00 pm - Tutors Online
King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
4:00 pm - Math Club Online: Get Ready For Kindergarten
King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
4:00 pm - Math Club Online: Get Ready For 2nd Grade
King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
4:15 pm - Math Club Online: Get Ready For 4th Grade
King County Library System Virtual 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
4:45 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Issaquah
- Costco to launch its own Medicare Advantage plan (sandiegouniontribune.com)
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- Two Arrested After Theft Suspects Lead Deputies on I-90 Pursuit Near Preston – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Bellevue
- Java Developer + AWS-Bellevue, WA (Onsite) - VeridianTech - Bellevue, WA, US (dice.com)
Ok Sammamish! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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