Makers Among Us...Sammamish Artist Joe McConnell

Meet Joe McConnell. He`s a tall man, and some might say he reminds them of the trees which serve as his material source.

Return of the Librarian: Free homework help at the Sammamish and Issaquah Libraries!

Free tutoring help at your local library.

Sammamish Police: No Suspects Identified in Skyline Threat

So far, numerous tips to the police department have not resulted in a suspect being named. Meanwhile, the school was open today, but only about 56 percent of students attended, the Issaquah School District says.

Continued Fire Hazard Spurs Extended EF&R Burn Ban

Eastside Fire & Rescue has extended the burn ban in its service area through Oct. 20, due to continued drier than normal conditions.

Students Return to Sammamish's Skyline High School Friday

District administrators were on hand, as well as Sammamish Police and school security, but the student parking lot was far from full.

Red Flag Warning In Effect for Sammamish, Issaquah, Much of Western Washington

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of western Washington from 2 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, for dry lightning and excessively dry fuels.

FBI Launches Hate Crime Investigation Into Vandalism That Targeted Eastside Muslims

Agents are assisting the Chelan County Sheriff's Office in its search for the vandal or vandals who targeted a car driven by a group of local Muslim men earlier this month.

QUESTION: Will You Send Your Sammamish-Issaquah Kids to School Friday?

Reports indicate that absences in the Issaquah School District jumped as much as 70 percent Thursday, Sept. 21, due to a threat of violence against Skyline. Will your kids get a three-day weekend because of the threat to Skyline?

VIDEO: Police Searching for Suspect in Sammamish Skyline High School Threat

King County Sheriff Steve Strachan said the threat closely resembles an incident in April in Lynnwood.

Skyline Open, Eastside Catholic Closed Friday, Sept. 21

In the wake of Internet threats, area schools are reviewing and enhancing security measures. The Eastside Catholic football game against Bainbridge will likely take place Saturday, Sept. 22.

Anonymous Web Poster Threatened to Bring Submachine Gun to Sammamish High School

The Sammamish Police Department released further information this morning about an anonymous threat made last night about Skyline High School on an open web forum. Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff's Office.

Local High Schools and Districts React to Sammamish Shooting Threat

Skyline High School is closed today, and other schools in the area have instituted heightened security measures in the face of Internet threats posted last night.

Skyline High School Closed Due to Online Shooting Threat

The Issaquah School District says school officials were contacted by Sammamish Police last night, and the school has been closed today as the source of the threat to shoot students is sought.

Talk to Us: How Do You Help Your Kids Cope with Fear, Tragedy?

With Lake Washington and Issaquah School district kids in the center of recent community upheaval, what are your strategies to help them deal with stress? Share your thoughts with your neighbors.

'Earth's Best' Organic Soy Baby Formula Pulled from Shelves at Fred Meyer, QFC

Earth's Best brand of organic soy baby formula has been pulled from the shelves of Fred Meyer and QFC after a Kirkland resident bought a container and realized a cheaper brand's label was underneath.

Where to Buy the iPhone 5 Near Sammamish and Issaquah

Apple’s much-anticipated new iPhone is set to debut Friday, Sept. 21.

State Route 520 Weekend Closure: Sept. 21-24

It's time once again for a weekend closure of the State Route 520 Bridge. The closure starts at 11 p.m. Friday and is slated to end by 5 a.m. Monday. Meanwhile, a planned Saturday closure of Snoqualmie Pass is canceled.

Redmond Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Death of Eastlake Grad

Cornelius De Jong IV pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter on Monday and was sentenced to 27 months in prison.

Blue State Politics: Are You Better Off?

Politicians on both sides of the aisle are asking constituents whether voters are better off now than they were four years ago. We want to know what Washington state and Sammamish and Issaquah residents think.

King County Sheriff's Race Heats Up at Mercer Island Rotary Luncheon

Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.

Patch Launches 'Grocery Specials' Section

Print coupons, find grocery specials and email lists to yourself and friends using Patch's new "Grocery Specials" section.

Doin’ the Puyallup with Patch

Thanks to everyone who participated in our contest, and a special thank you to the Puyallup Fair folks!

Congratulations to Final 2012 Puyallup Fair Winners

Kari Feistner of Sammamish, Tanya Alter of Fall City, and Kirsten Rasmussen are all going to the fair on Patch!

You Know You're in Issaquah When...

How do you know you've made it to Issaquah, where it's like a walk in the park?

Update: Two Federal Way Teens Killed in Hiking Accident

The accident happened Sunday evening, near Otter Falls outside of North Bend while a party of four was hiking. Two boys, aged 16 and 18, fell from a rock near the falls and died of their injuries.

Free Seminar on Hip & Knee Replacement

Eastside Kiwanis 2nd Annual Swap Meet

DISCOVER Girl Scouts: Information Meetings

Redmond Digital Arts Festival

FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS

FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS

Garage Sale Fundraiser for the ARAS Foundation

Back to School Dance

Sammamish Resident Begins New Radio Show

Bartell Drugs unveils “next generation” store in Sammamish this Saturday (September 15)

See Returning Salmon Across Puget Sound This Fall During 'Salmon SEEson'

Volunteer Party for Salmon Days Today, Sept. 12

National Diaper Need Awareness Week

Found: Chicken

Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry