Local Author Nominated for BEST INDIE FIRST BOOK Award!

Self published local author is shocked to have novel The Dream Jumper's Promise nominated for Best Indie First Book by Romance readers.

Sugar Hunt, I mean Easter Egg Hunts

Sugar is out in droves this Easter. Can you avoid most of it?

Breast Screening Can Benefit Young Women Too

Advanced stage breast cancer is on the rise for women ages 25-34. Thermography is safe for women of all ages, so we recommend starting in your twenties.

Swerve Robotics Fundraiser – A Wine Tasting Benefit at Elevation Cellars

Fundraiser for local youth robotics team headed to the FTC World Championships in St. Louis.

FISH & Cougar Mountain Zoo Plan Spring Break Days For Highlands Residents

Tours, hikes, family activities - FREE - at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, April 10! "Buy One Get One Free" prices for Highlands Residents at Cougar Mountain Zoo, April 12. Enjoy during Spring Break!

Get to Know the Parkwood Community

"Get to Know Your Community" by Ken Urman

March 22 is World Water Day!

Celebrate the importance of fresh water in our lives!

March 18-24 is Fix a Leak Week!

Check your home and outdoor hardware to find and fix leaks.

Revitalize Our Democratic Traditions To Enact A Bi-Partisan Budget

To utilize the best thinking from both parties on Washington's budget process, voters must hold elected officials accountable to heed the will of the voters.

Help Swerve Robotics Club get to the World Championships!

Local youth robotics club has urgent need to raise funds to travel to World Championships

Dreams - Everybody Does it!

Everyone dreams at night. Learn what you can do to remember them.

Please join us for our Public Rate Hearing!

The District is holding a Public Rate Hearing to gain customer input on our proposed rate adjustments.

Local Cadets Win State Color Guard Competition

All-female cadet team is headed to the regional competition in California next month.

Household Growth's Impact On Real Estate Trends

As the economy slowly improves, people improve their living situations. This has an impact on the local real estate market.

Gerend Says He'll Run Again for Sammamish City Council

Sammamish's first Mayor and three-term councilman is seeking another term in November for the Sammamish City Council position No. 5 seat.

May Madness: Annual 'Hotness' Contest Continues at Issaquah High

Do you think school officials are doing enough to try to manage the student "tradition"? Tell us in the comments section.

15 A+ Ways to Show You Appreciate Teachers in Sammamish and Issaquah

Here is a list of creative gift ideas and places to find them around town.

Florida Prep Football All-Star QB Headed to Skyline

Kilton Anderson, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound all-state quarterback from Naples, FL, is reportedly transferring to Skyline High School for his senior year.

Help Peace Out Win $5,000 and Vote Christina Smith-Stembler as Brotherton Community Champion

Christina Smith-Stembler is in the running for 2013 Brotherton Community Champion to recognize community service. If she wins, an organization searching for cures to a birth defect gets $5,000 from Brotherton Cadillac in Renton.

Mt. Rainier Parks Open for Spring Season

Ready to explore the Mt. Rainier area this season? Activities and parks are opening this month.

Sammamish Councilman John James Decides Against Re-Election Bid

Former Sammamish Deputy Mayor John James announced Monday that he will not run again for the Sammamish City Council and will step down at the end of 2013.

Please Welcome Sharon Tacon and Liv Finne, Patch's Newest Bloggers

Do you have an opinion, experience, or passion you'd like to share? We welcome you to blog about it on Patch through our Local Voices section.

Safety Alert: Area Waters Still Cold Even in Warm Weather

The Washington Department of Health reminds people to be safe if you’re out on the water during this nice spring weather.

Who's Hiring in Sammamish-Issaquah? Ben & Jerry's, LWSD, Costco, Others

Here's our weekly roundup of job openings in or near Sammamish and Issaquah.

Home Intruder Shot in Cougar Mountain Home

Issaquah Police say a homeowner in the Montreux neighborhood of Cougar Mountain shot a home intruder in the shoulder, causing serious injury.

Sammamish Student Earns Research Award at Hope College

Mike Bischak is a sophomore at Hope College in Holland, Michigan

Ahoy! Boating Season Opening Day Means Increased Delays on 520 Bridge

The Washington Department of Transportation is advising motorist of specific impacts this weekend for Opening Day, and through the summer boating season.

Eglington Won't Run for Re-Election to LWSD School Board

Sammamish resident Doug Eglington will step down from the Lake Washington School District School Board at the end of 2013.

Featured Even: Bike Drive at Sammamish City Hall

Browse the Sammamish-Issaquah Patch events calendar for more activities to enjoy this weekend.

UPDATE: Dolsot Korean Re-Opens After Second Mandatory Closure

The new Korean restaurant in Gilman Village was closed a second time in a little over two months since the restaurant has been in business.

80 Degrees in May? UW Weather Guru Says Get Your Shades Out!

Atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass of the University of Washington says temperatures in some areas of Western Washington could reach 80 degrees by Sunday, and the region is in for a prolonged warm spell.

State Recommends $2.1 Million Fine Against Waste Management Over Strike

State regulators say the company violated law by missing collections in unincorporated areas of King, Snohomish and Skagit counties, disproportionately allocating replacement driver to cities with separate contracts.

VIDEO: 'Ideological' Congress Poses Challenges to Mountains to Sound Federal Designation

US Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-8) tempers expectations at a gathering in Issaquah to announce legislation that would designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area.

WSP Receives Complaints About Early-Morning Amber Alert

There is a way to opt out of the location-specific notifications, but the state patrol is encouraging people to stay on the list.

Split King County Council Puts Parks Levy Renewal on August Ballot

Voters will decide on Aug. 6 whether to replace two expiring levies with one to support King County's 200-plus parks, as well as to operate and expand its regional trails system.

Reichert Pushes Federal Designation for Mountains to Sound Greenway

US Representative Dave Reichert will introduce a bill to designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway a National Heritage Area.

Interstate 90 Buses Could Change for Crowding

King County Metro Transit is considering changes that would address overcrowding along Interstate 90, including changes to routes that go through Issaquah and Sammamish.

Northwest Paddling Festival Returns to Lake Sammamish May 11

Enjoy a day-long celebration of sea kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) at Lake Sammamish State Park

Snoqualmie Pass Rock Blasting Spurs Sporadic Closures on I-90 This Week

WSDOT plans to close I-90 for an hour on Tuesday, April 30, Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 from 7 to 8 p.m.

LWSD Introduces Three-Period High School 'Signature Programs'

By 2014, all high schools in the district will offer at least one thematic, STEM-focused program for juniors and seniors.