What fundraising reports tell us about Sammamish’s city council race
Here are the top trends we have identified from analyzing each of the city council candidates’ campaign finance disclosures.
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Candidates draw battle lines over making Sammamish affordable
With home prices growing 24% in just the last year, more city council candidates are spotlighting a crisis of affordability.
Harb Michel wants to make city council more responsive to a diverse community
Donald Trump’s rhetoric motivated him into public service, and to make Sammamish more welcoming to everyone no matter their background or income level.
Evergreen robotics team wins award in global competition
The team, dubbed 47C With Fire, took home the Excellence Award for Teamwork.
How the Burkhalters nurture their perfect lawn
The legendary lawn across from Evans Creek Pond has attracted legions of admirers.
Sammamish fencer brings home bronze from World Championships
Ketki Ketkar of Skyline High School won bronze at the 2021 Junior & Cadet World Fencing Championships in Cairo, Egypt, in April.
Lake Washington Schools Foundation annual benefit goes virtual
The event features guest speakers Shannon O’Donnell, a meteorologist at KOMO 4 News and Redmond HS graduate, and Justin Rupple, a stand-up comedian.
Two Sammamish students named valedictorians at Eastside Catholic
“They worked diligently and are finishing their academic careers in a year where nothing has been normal,” said Eastside Catholic President Gil Picciotto.
Districts plot return of secondary students as teachers get vaccines
LWSD and ISD are working to protect teachers from COVID-19 before middle and high schools welcome students back.
Parents with young kids praise hybrid learning
With remote learning being difficult for many younger students, their parents were eager for their kids to go back to the classroom.