Traffic Alert: 520 Bridge Set to Close This Weekend

The highway will be closed from I-405 to Montlake Boulevard on April 19-22.

Get Out the Galoshes: Special Weather Statement Issued for Sammamish, Issaquah This Weekend

The National Weather Service Seattle has issued a Special Weather Statement for Sammamish, Issaquah and surrounding areas for the weekend.

Who's Hiring in Sammamish-Issaquah? Lombardi's, Wells Fargo, Darigold, Others

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

Crews to Conduct Maintenance on Issaquah Water Mains

Annual water main maintenance should not affect water service.

Report: Go Daddy Searching for New Office on the Eastside

GeekWire reports the Arizona-based tech company has already set up a temporary outpost near Kirkland's Carillon Point.

Spring Lawn Prep: Resources for Earth-Friendly Lawn Care

Want your grass to be greener? Here are some tips from the professionals and a list of local resources to help your lawn grass grow without harmful chemicals and pesticides.

Featured Event: Learn to 'Bear Proof' Your Yard, Meet Karelian Bear Dogs

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

Arbor Day: Issaquah Recognized (Again) as a Tree City USA

April 10 is Arbor Day, and this year, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recognizing 82 cities, including Issaquah, that have been chosen as a Tree City USA.

King County: Lack of Funding Could Close Bridges Near Sammamish-Issaquah

The same funding shortfall that's fueling talk about Metro bus cuts could lead to the closure of several bridges in unincorporated King County, officials warn.

Former Local TV Anchorwoman Margo Myers to Address Sammamish Chamber

The April 25 Sammamish Chamber of Commerce theme is "Celebrating Women in Business"

Boys Lacrosse: Tahoma Downs Skyline, JV Thumps Camas

Skyline lost to Tahoma 12-9; Skyline JV defeated Camas 13-7.

Eastlake Teacher Named “Rookie Teacher of the Year”

Eastlake High teacher Scott Petersen was awarded the Washington Industrial Technology Education Association (WITEA) Rookie Teacher of the Year award on March 15.

'Suspicious' House Fire Off Issquah-Hobart Road Extinguished

Eastside Fire investigators called the fire "suspicious". The blaze is the second fire at the home in the last month, according to KIROTV.com.

Mariners Opening Day Fun for Sammamish Liver Transplant Survivor

Eleven-year-old Marlee Burkett will "Run the Bases" at Safeco Field as part of tonight's Seattle Mariners Opening Day Festivities.

Op-Ed: Road Toll Public Policy Changes Making Things Worse, Not Better

Former State Senator Jim Horn says a proposal to toll Interstate 90 between Bellevue and Seattle has its genesis in several "unfair" policy decisions taken by WSDOT and the State Legislature.

Polygon Proposes Pedestrian-Friendly Development Near Issaquah Highlands Retail Center

Polygon Homes aims to build the residences on 8.48 acres north of the Discovery Heights apartment homes and south of Grand Ridge Plaza.

Boys Lacrosse: Giannopulos Nets Hat Trick in Issaquah Victory

Issaquah (5-3-0) delivered six unanswered goals in the first half and then went on cruise control to defeat Auburn Riverside, 11-4.

Mixed Oregon Weekend for Skyline Boys Lacrosse

Skyline (5-4-0) defeated Tualatin High on Friday but fell to winless Oregon Episcopal School in Portland on Saturday. Skyline's JV team also compiled and impressive 17-2 win this weekend over Union.

Seattle Restaurant Week Starts, Issaquah Restaurants Participating

It's Seattle Restaurant Week April 7–11 and April 14–18.

Please Welcome Mosaic Children's Therapy & Lorin Smith, Our 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.

Issaquah Police Urges Residents to Toddler-Proof Homes

Two good Samaritans found a 3-year-old girl wandering outside several blocks from her Issaquah Highlands home.

E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Frozen Food Recall From Local Supermarkets

The State Department of Health has issued a warning that several types of frozen food products using the brand-labels Farm Rich, Market Day, and Schwan’s brands could be contaminated with a deadly bacteria.

Update: Wrong-Way Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide, Bail Set at $1 Million

Prosecutors say Michael A. Robertson was driving under the influence of alcohol when he made a U-turn on State Route 520 and began driving westbound in the eastbound lanes.

Issaquah Police Arrest Copper Thief After Foot Chase

A 55-year-old Seattle man was arrested for second-degree burglary after he attempted to remove copper wiring from a home under construction.

Cybersafety Expert to Discuss Dangers of Facebook, Twitter to Local Youth

Seattle Attorney Charles Leitch will present "Youth Cyber Safety and the Risks of Social Media – What Every Family Needs to Know" at four schools hosted by the LWSD and the local PTSA.

Woof: Amnesty for Expired Pet Licenses Offered by King County in April

You can renew expired licenses for your dog or cat without being sent to the doghouse through the month of April. The amnesty is offered by King County and partnering cities, including Sammamish and Issaquah.

Boys Lacrosse: Skyline Hangs on For Win Over Woodinville

Skyline (4-3-0) next faces Tualatin (Ore.), tonight, April 5 in an 8 p.m. start in Tualatin, Oregon.

Sentenced: Husband and Wife Theft Team Were Linked to Crimes in Issaquah

The couple from the Bothell/Kirkland area were linked to at least 23 crimes in nine local cities, including mail theft, ID theft, car prowling and burglary.

Crazy Racers: Sammamish Slough Boat Races to be Remembered Sunday

The city of Kenmore is hosting an event April 7 titled 'Remembering History: The Sammamish Slough Boat Races.' The races from 1933-76 were a huge Eastside event in the days when boating racing ruled the local sports scene.

Who's Hiring in Sammamish/Issaquah? City of Issaquah, Microsoft, Costco, Swedish & Others

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

Issaquah SD 5th Grader Competes For National Geographic Bee

Newcastle Elementary student Nathan Jackson will test his knowledge in the subject of geography against the best young students in the state in the National Geographic Bee.

DUI Crash: Wrong-Way Collision on SR 520 Kills Seattle Woman, 58

The Washington State Patrol says drugs or alcohol were involved when a 25-year-old Tacoma man drove an SUV westbound in the eastbound lanes of 520 and crashed head-on with a small Mazda at Montlake Boulevard.

Issaquah Honored as 'Innovative Recycler of the Year'

Non-profit recycling advocates Washington State Recycling Association recognized the city's efforts to encourage retailers to help residents reduce waste and increase recycling.

Issaquah Seeks Teens, Tweens for Youth Advisory Board

Past Youth Advisory Board projects include collecting food for the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank and hosting recreation programs.

Update: Foul Play Not Suspected in Death on Cougar Mountain

Seattle Mountain Rescue posted on its Facebook page that a man's body was recovered in the area on Wednesday afternoon.

A Good Egg: Skyline Rocketeers Invited to TARC Finals in Washington, DC

Skyline High School students qualified a team to compete in the Team America Rocketry Challenge National Fly-Off on May 11.

Guns, Guitars and Drugs Uncovered as Trio Arrested in Connection with Burglary Spree

Police recovered massive amounts of stolen items taken from a series of burglaries stretching from Issaquah to Gig Harbor after searching the Tacoma apartment of a suspect.

Issaquah, Lake Washington SD Schools Win State Education Honors

Five Issaquah School District schools and four Lake Washington School District (LWSD) schools located in Sammamish were honored.

Popular Local Law Enforcement Site Launches Facebook Page

CanYouId.me, a website that hosts photos of suspects wanted for questioning by police, is used by the Issaquah and Sammamish police departments and the King County Sheriff's Office.

KC Sheriff's Office: Drownings Increase With Warm Weather, Take Precautions

Recent warm weather has the King County Sheriff's Office reminding the public that water recreation can be great fun—if the proper safety precautions are taken.