Tanoor and Nan Gordon win top Sammamish business honors
Both Tanoor’s and Gordon’s commitment to the community let them stand out among other businesses.
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Coming hike in electricity, gas bills raises concern among residents
Natural gas rates are set to increase $13 for the typical customer by November, while electricity will increase by $8 come January.
Sammamish homeowners brace for property tax spike
With a 52% home value increase looming over their shoulders, many residents are fearful of just how high their taxes will grow.
Sammamish resident finds second career serving Filipino comfort foods
When her dental clinic shut down from COVID-19, Ashley Poaipuni started a business making lumpias, Filipino egg rolls.
Local businesses plan festive bazaar in Sammamish
The Dussehra and Diwali Bazaar on Sept. 18 will allow Sammamish residents to explore booths filled with Indian clothes, food, jewelry, and culture.
Sammamish residents release their pent-up travel demand
Travel agents have seen vacation spots grow even more popular than before the pandemic, even as airlines struggle to keep up.
Teens find camaraderie while slinging pies for MOD Pizza
Since the restaurant opened up jobs to teens under 18 last year, students make up more than 50% of the staff, learning life skills and building friendships as they work.
Sammamish entrepreneur brings Mexican cuisine and happiness to your door
After realizing the lack of authentic Mexican food in Sammamish, Victoria Garcia started a food delivery service for her culture’s cuisine.
U.S. Bank adds coaching services to its repertoire in Sammamish
The program provides free one-on-one coaching sessions to help people achieve life goals.
Dawn Sanders gives back through both volunteering and coaching
A certified life and relationship coach, Sanders contributes to the community on the boards of a variety of local organizations.