All Sammamish Reads Volunteer Event

Makers Among Us....Artists of Sammamish & Issaquah

Meet Heidi Rose. Most of us race through our days and congratulate ourselves that we took care of the important stuff.

Traffic at 7 a.m.

Sammamish's main streets are busy early morning, as cars approach Eastlake High and Inglewood to get the kids to school.

Makers Among Us......Artists of Sammamish & Issaquah

Meet Arlon Rosenoff. He is the real deal, an artist whose first memories as a young child are memories of drawing.

Workshops Set to Begin for Annual Redmond Zombie Dance

"Thrill the World" will return to the Redmond Town Center on Oct. 27.

Adopt This Pet: Meet Ben

Ben's a 5-year-old walking buddy looking for a forever home. Could it be yours?

Consumer Alert: Exercise Caution with Dog Treats

The FDA says more than 2,200 pet illnesses and more than 350 pet deaths have been reported and are likely linked to chicken jerky treats, but a definitive cause has not yet been identified.

Makers Among Us....Artists in Sammamish & Issaquah

Meet Paula Del Giudice Wickersham. We all know people who have an incredible capacity to live life to the fullest.

Just Say Yes, Decriminalize Pot

The racial inequalities that result from the enforcement of our drug laws demand that we Decriminalize Pot.

Return of the Librarian: 13 Hangmen by Art Corriveau

Teen book reviews by your local librarian.

Water: From the Source to Your Home

Learn about the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District's water supply sources.

Did You Successfully Pre-Order the iPhone 5?

iPhone 5 Pre-orders sold out in one hour on Friday.

VIDEO: Eastside Fire & Rescue Helps Battle Stubborn Attic Fire in Newcastle

It took nearly an hour to control a fire that broke out in an attic in Newcastle, according to the Bellevue Fire Department. Sprinklers were installed in the home properly, but had no bearing on the spread of the attic blaze, the fire department said.

You Know You're in Sammamish When...

This cute Facebook meme actually makes a good point. How do you know when you're in Sammamish?

Family Outing: Ready for Pumpkin Patches?

Though some patches don't open until Oct., it's never too early to start planning those fun fall weekends at local farms. Tell us your favorite in the comments.

Filos Pizza Opens in Issaquah

Owner Leif Moi also has eyes on additional locations in nearby cities.

Update: 244th Avenue in Sammamish Near 3rd Street Open to Traffic

Overhead utility lines were dangerously low, the city said, but the problem has been resolved.

Letter to the Editor: Support Local Businesses that Support the Disabled

How one Sammamish business owner is making a big difference in the life of a person with a disability.

Can You Smell it? Smoke From Eastern Washington Fires Comes West

Click "Add" on the top map to put a marker where you notice the smoke.

Wildlife Sightings in Sammamish: Bear, Bobcat in the 'Hood

We have a video from YouTube of a recent bear sighting, and we've heard of an area bobcat sighting as well. Share yours in photos or video and let us know where you saw them.

Question: What Languages Do You Speak?

If you know me, you might know I'm a big fan of multilingualism. So tell me and your neighbors, what languages do you speak. Maybe you can start a local language gathering.

King County Mourns Passing Of Judge Frank V. LaSalata

Obituaries may be sent to jeanne.gustafson@patch.com, or uploaded directly to Patch via the announcements section.

Garth Stein Charms Sammamish

The author made an in-person appearance to mark the culmination of the summer-long All Sammamish Reads program.

Red Flag Warning Issued for Sammamish-Issaquah, Much of Western Washington

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, according to the National Weather Service.

Issaquah Police Join Feds in Warning About 'Parking Lot ATM Bandits'

A group of at least four people have been targeting grocery store customers in Issaquah and around the region for months with a sophisticated fraud scheme to get bank card numbers and PINS.

High School Referees To Use Blue Flags Against Cancer

Washington officials will replace their traditional yellow flags during high school varsity games this week.

Seattle Arena Deal Reached: Free Beers on Chris Hansen

Investor Chris Hansen and the city of Seattle reach a deal on a Seattle arena. Hansen offers to buy free beers at FX McRory's in Seattle in celebration.

Snoqualmie Rock Blasting Scheduled Earlier This Week

Rock blasting will take place between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. through Thursday, with an early morning closure scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15.

Plates on Patch: Tech Much?

Motorists make their 'net allegiance obvious with vanity license plates. Share your favorites.

Chelan Chamber Issues Statement on Racist Vandalism

A group of nine Muslim college students—several of whom are from the Eastside—were targeted with racist graffiti on a recent jet-skiing trip to Lake Chelan.

T-Mobile Makes Push for Unlocked iPhone Users

T-Mobile will have Apple iPhone 4S for demonstration at its stores, even though it will not sell the unit. It is the last major cellular carrier that does not carry the iPhone.

Eastlake High School Football Coach Gene Dales Resigns

Dales stepped down from his position from the Sammamish high school Monday, Sept. 10,citing family issues, the Seattle Times reports.

Spirit Halloween Hiring for 'Pop-Up' Issaquah Store

The store will open in a temporary location in the former Albertsons on East Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Where to Get Discount Tickets to the 2012 Puyallup Fair

Where can you find great discounts for individuals and families this year? Here's the scoop to get your happy on for cheap.

Singer John Mayer Sued in $130M Eastside Ponzi Scheme Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy trustees of former Mercer Island resident Frederick Darren Berg say Mayer was paid for a 2008 performance from money stolen from investors. They are attempting to recover more than $130 million that Berg never repaid.

Bail Cut in Half for Kirkland Woman in Fatal Juanita Drive Crash

A King County Superior Court judge on Monday reduced bail for Kelly Ann Hudson, 42, from $500,000 to $250,000.

Traffic Alert: Sewage Project Affects Traffic on Park Drive NE

The city of Issaquah says traffic along the route will be rerouted to the parking lane at times Sept. 11 through Sept. 13

Question: Should Early Power Outage Ending to Bonnie Raitt Concert = Refund?

About 1,300 residents Woodinville were without power and those attending the sold-out Bonnie Raitt concert at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Do you think the business owes attendees a refund?

Citizens for Sammamish to Discuss Community Center Tonight

Do you think the community center is a good value for Sammamish?

Eastside Fire & Rescue Warns of Continued Fire Danger

Despite expected showers Monday and Tuesday, continuing fire danger throughout the state has firefighters mobilizing and urging continued caution.