In close election, Sammamish voters choose a more inclusive approach
The anti-development faction narrowly lost three races to candidates who have a more inclusive approach to improving Sammamish’s livability.
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Candidates clash on youth issues in Sammamish Independent forum
Candidates offered competing ideas while discussing climate change, policing, drug use and curing youth boredom on the Plateau.
Sarah Perry tests how much east King County has changed
District 3 voted overwhelmingly for Joe Biden. Perry, a Democrat, hopes to flip Sammamish’s county council seat.
Lam has a lot of new ideas for Sammamish
Amy Lam, who is running for city council, prioritizes environmental protection, higher-density housing, more commercial development to diversify tax revenues, and municipal broadband.
In third run for council, Howe pledges greater community engagement, transparency
She also wants to make Sammamish more environmentally friendly, interconnected, inclusive and affordable.
Students launched digital newspapers to stay connected during remote learning
School newspapers provided many students an outlet, and brought a sense of community despite the physical distance.
Eastlake club to host hack-a-thon for middle schoolers
Students from Eastlake High School have created a virtual competition experience that is open to all middle school students in LWSD.
Eastlake students split on whether to go back to school
Some students chose to stay remote despite LWSD’s recent decision to offer in-person instruction.
In virtual musical, Eastlake students pay tribute to school shooting victims
Despite the challenges of producing a musical during COVID-19, the playwright felt the tragedy of school shootings should not be forgotten.