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City of Sammamish Department of Parks, Recreation & Facilities Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish is soliciting proposal submittals from firms experienced in trail ...

  City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms to provide a Critical Areas Ordina ...

Recent news about the arrest of a Sammamish couple related to an overdose death is a tragic reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and its impacts on our region. Fentanyl was involve ...

The Sammamish City Council recently proclaimed January 27, 2023 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Sammamish. Through the proclamation, the council recommitted to the p ...

The new year brings new appointments to expiring positions on the City of Sammamish’s boards and commissions. The City would like to thank the outgoing commissioners for their tim ...

City of Sammamish boards and commissions study a variety of issues that are important to the community, take in public testimony, perform independent research, and review staff re ...

At their January 17, 2023 meeting, the Sammamish City Council passed a resolution censuring Councilmember Kent Treen. The reason for the censure was cited as the finding that Coun ...

The Sammamish City Council proclaimed January 16, 2023 as National Day of Service in Sammamish, encouraging everyone in Sammamish to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Marti ...

The Parks, Recreation & Facilities team will be hosting an open house at the future Big Rock Park South on Saturday, March 11, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. You can also provide ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish did not receive any questions for the On-Call Electrical Inspection Se ...

Last November, second grade students from Discovery Elementary took the classroom on the road and visited Sammamish City Hall. Parks and Recreation staff gave them a tour of the b ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: On-Call Electrical Inspection Services   REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: On-Call Electrical Inspection Services Release Date: January 5, 2023   ...

Update 12/24/22 8 AM Warmer temperatures and rain are helping to thaw and wash away ice. There might still be icy spots, especially on neighborhood roads so please wait until l ...

The City of Sammamish receives many questions about City procedures before, during, and after snow events. We've compiled many of them below with the answers from our Streets and ...

Water services in Sammamish are provided by Sammamish Plateau Water in the South Plateau and Northeast Sammamish Water and Sewer District in the North Plateau.  For more informati ...

Updated December 22, 2022 to include the Q&A document.  Overview The City of Sammamish seeks proposals from qualified nonprofit agencies to provide senior service ...

The 2023-2024 City of Sammamish Budget has been adopted! The Sammamish City Council and city staff have been working on the budget for the next two years which sets the course for ...

The City of Sammamish, Washington invites proposals from qualified firms interested in providing regular, ongoing City Attorney services to the City of Sammamish. The City seeks s ...

City budget planning for the next two years is underway, and we want to hear from you! The City’s budget sets the course for how services like police, fire, park maintenance ...

Update: November 2, 2022 During the City Council meeting on November 1, Council took unanimous action to begin negotiating an employment agreement with candidate Scott Ma ...

City of Sammamish boards and commissions study a variety of issues that are important to the community, take in public testimony, perform independent research, and review staff re ...

On October 12, Sammamish Councilmembers joined the Snoqualmie Tribe and members of the Kokanee Work Group at Lake Sammamish State Park for the annual release of Kokanee fry. The ...

City of Sammamish Department of Parks, Recreation & Facilities Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish is soliciting submittals from qualified architectur ...

Request for Qualifications – 2024 PRO Plan Update Release Date: October 6, 2022 City of Sammamish Department of Parks, Recreation, & Facilities   The City of Samma ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting bids to contract services to assist in the maintenance of the City’s stormwater system infrastructure. The selected vendor will be required to ...

The City of Sammamish invites proposals from qualified consulting firms to complete a Classification and Compensation Study. The City highly encourages women and minority owned bu ...

On September 14, 2022, artist Cheryl Smith unveiled the finished Progress Pride Flag Mosaic in the lobby of Sammamish City Hall. Members of the City Council, Arts Commission and t ...

Starting September 1, 2022, riders 18 and younger can take transit for free on King County Metro and Sound Transit Routes! Riders aged 13 and older are encouraged to show one of t ...

This year Welcoming Week will take place on September 9-18. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong con ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has   posted responses to all questions  received for the Building Pl ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has  posted responses to all questions  received for the Public Notice ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has   posted responses to all questions  received for the Mailing Sup ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has   posted responses to all questions  received for the Land Use De ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has   posted responses to all questions  received for the Environment ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has   posted responses to all questions  received for the Electrical ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has   posted responses to all questions  received for the Building In ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish has   posted responses to all questions  received for the Arborist Su ...

   The City of Sammamish is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Lysaght as Chief of Police. Steve has worked for the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) for the pa ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Notice Board Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Mailing Support Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Land Use Development Review Support Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammami ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Environmental Review Support Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Was ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Electrical Inspection and Electrical Inspection Plan Review Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Communit ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Building Inspection Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Arborist Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The ...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Building Plan Review Support Services Release Date: September 7, 2022   City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Was ...

The City is conducting an evacuation study to determine how long it would take to evacuate Sammamish in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster. Please assist these ef ...

When temperatures are forecast to rise, please take precautions for yourself and those around you. Heat has the potential to cause illness or even death, particularly for higher- ...

The roundabout at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way will be closed this weekend from 2 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, to 5 a.m. on Monday, August 29 . This is the last ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking applicants to fill one vacant position on the Sammamish Planning Commission. The term of this appointment ends 1/31/2025. Interested residents mus ...

The roundabout at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way will be closed this weekend from 7:00pm Friday, August 5 to 8:00pm Sunday, August 7.  The City of Issaquah will b ...

Community Ride , the on-demand, point-to-point transportation service within Sammamish, is running a promotion this month. Try out this service before August 31st and you will a ...

During the City Council meeting on July 19, 2022, the Council approved a Resolution  committing to and establishing a process to move forward with a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion ...

In appreciation of the value provided by the City of Sammamish workforce and to incentivize the retention of City employees, the City Council approved two Resolutions during their ...

Congratulations and welcome to our newest Sammamish City Councilmembers, Roisin O'Farrell and Rituja Indapure! Following a competitive selection process, Councilmembers O'Farrell ...

City of Sammamish Department of Parks, Recreation & Facilities Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions received for the 20 ...

Seattle's professional women's soccer team, OL Reign, recognized Mayor Kali Clark for her regional impact ahead of their  July 1st match against the North Carolina Courage. ...

Lifeguards are returning to Pine Lake Park on a limited schedule after two years of having no guard staff at the park. Due to a shortage of lifeguard staff, the City of Samma ...

This long weekend will see two local road closures related to July 4th celebrations:  Saturday, July 2, Klahanie Blvd between Klahanie Park and 244th Pl SE wi ...

Don’t get a fine. Fireworks possession and discharge are both prohibited in the City of Sammamish. First violation of fireworks discharge is punishable with a fine of $1,000. ...

The City of Sammamish is excited to announce the return of the annual Fourth on the Plateau celebration after a two-year hiatus! Join us at 6:00pm at the Sammamish Commons Pl ...

The roundabout at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and SE 43rd Way will be closed this weekend from 5:00am Saturday, June 25 to 4:00am Monday, June 27.  The City of Issaquah will b ...

City offices will be closed on Monday June 20, 2022, in observation of Juneteenth, our nation's second independence day.  On June 19, 1865, more than two years after issuan ...

  Note: The application period closed on June 29, 2022. To view the applications, please click here:  https://sammamishwa.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/76821/?preview=76823 ...

                  On June 8, 2022, Councilmember Christie Malchow announced her resignation from the Sammamish City Council to spend more time with her ...

Are you interested in learning about how your household can make changes to reduce carbon emissions? Consider signing up for BrightAction , a free application that makes it easy ...

Pride Month is celebrated every June in recognition of the Stonewall Riots on June 28, 1969 in New York City when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village, ...

Reprinted from King County Natural Resources and Parks' Newsroom  ( click link to view graphics and photos ).   Summary King County is in a strong position for n ...

                                CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL Propose ...

                              CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL Propos ...

From King County Sheriff, Patti Cole-Tindall  I am happy to announce the promotion of Dan Pingrey to the rank of Major. Major Pingrey has held multiple assignments throughou ...

"Ready & Resilient" is the theme for the 2022 National Public Works Week, May 15-21. This year's theme showcases the superheroes that lie within each and every public works p ...

The City of Sammamish has become a Bee City USA®, joining many other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators. This distinction ...

Reprint from King County Summary Construction on the final segment of King County Parks' East Lake Sammamish Trail will begin June 1. It will be the last unpaved gap ...

The City of Sammamish's Community Visioning Project has released the final report of recommendations. The recommendations were developed from an extensive five-month process that ...

Reprinted from King County Council Summary The King County Council on Tuesday appointed Pamela Stuart to fill a vacant seat on the Sammamish City Council by a unanimous ...

UPDATED May 10, 2022 The City became aware of an aggressive coyote at Sammamish Commons on May 4. We contracted with USDA to assess the situation and this animal is no longer ...

  The City of Sammamish is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott MacColl as Interim City Manager.   Scott originally joined the City as Deputy City Manager in Ma ...

Adopt A Drain is catching on in the Puget Sound neighborhoods. Launched in October 2021, there are now nine C ities on board with 591 volunteers adopting 1,067 ...

The City of Sammamish will reopen its public meetings to in-person attendance beginning with the City Council meeting on May 3, 2022. Starting from May 3, all meetings of the City ...

The City of Sammamish hosted a Spring Virtual Town Hall with: Dan Pingrey, Police Chief Andrew Stevens, Emergency Manager The town hall answered questions submitted by reside ...

Update 5/9/22: Consultant questions were due by 5:00pm on March 5, 2022. One question was received. To view the Q&A, please click here .  ___ The City of Sammamish in ...

Kick off Pride month at The Sammamish Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join Cheryl Smith Mosaics in creating the Sammamish Community Progress Flag. ...

The Sammamish Arts Commission in cooperation with the Sammamish City Council is seeking artists, who will design and create an art piece for one of Sammamish Community Parks. T ...

At its special meeting last night, the City Council opened up the application process for two vacancies on the Sammamish Planning Commission. Interested applicants are encouraged ...

CITY OF SAMMAMISH    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF    SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION     Proposed changes to the City’s Development Re ...

Final EIS Issued on March 31, 2022   Notice is hereby given under WAC 197-11-460 and WAC 197-11-510 that the City of Sammamish has issued the Balanced Land Use and Mobilit ...

Congratulations to the City's Public Works Team for these two great accomplishments:   Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project Receives Award from American Society of Ci ...

The City of Sammamish is pleased to announce that Sammamish City Hall will reopen for in-person public services beginning on April 4th. To learn more, please click here . 

UPDATED March 14, 2022 The re-opened application period closed on Friday, March 4. The following applicants are in consideration for Sammamish City Council Seat #6  vacated b ...

SafeWise has released its eighth annual Safest Cities report, and Sammamish has been named the #1 safest city in Washington. Thank you to our dedicated public servants at Sammami ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking applications from eligible non-profit agencies for 2023/2024 Human Services grant funding. This funding is available for a variety of human servic ...

Bears can smell garbage from 20 miles away. This month, bears will start to wake from hibernation in the Pacific Northwest, and according to the Washington Department of Fish and ...

Sammamish City Hall will reopen to the public starting on Monday, April 4, 2022 for limited hours as we implement our reopening plan. City Hall was previously scheduled to begi ...

                              CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF  THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed ...

Sammamish Chief of Police, Dan Pingrey, hosted a virtual town hall to answer resident questions about public safety in Sammamish. Chief Pingrey provided an update on two related h ...

It's important to feel safe in your home and community. If you suspect suspicious activity or you have been the victim of a crime, please call 9-1-1 first. View Sammamish Police C ...

Republic Services has a contract in place for solid waste collections for Klahanie and a few other areas that were recently annexed that is not managed by the City of Sammamish. I ...

UPDATED Friday, February 4 The investigation is still active regarding the two armed robberies. Here are updated details: The first incident occurred on Thursday, Janua ...

UPDATE Tuesday, February 1 The City anticipates the contractor will begin work this week to rewire the street lights on Issaquah Fall City Road between Klahanie and 247 th ...

Republic Services has issued the following update: "Any City of Sammamish residents who were impacted by:  two consecutive weeks of missed collections due to the inclemen ...

UPDATED: Thursday, January 27 The application period closed on Wednesday, January 26. The following applicants are in consideration for Sammamish City Council Seat #6  vacate ...

  Proper use of vehicle lights makes our roads safer for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Here's everything you need to know about how to use the lights on your vehicle. ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified firms interested in providing professional long-range planning services for the 2024 periodic updat ...

We are aware of a recent uptick in car prowls and burglaries over the past few days. Each incident is being investigated. If you have an incident to report, information about a ...

"Republic Services Service Alert: Routes are running as scheduled. Please leave your carts at the curb until collected."   For the latest updates, ple ...

Republic placed the following message via robo-call to Wednesday customers:   "Attention Sammamish Wednesday customers who want to discard their misse ...

The Public Works team of the City of Sammamish has been in daily discussions with Republic Services. We are providing this update to the Sammamish community: The strike is s ...

Volunteers are truly the backbone of communities. When we look around at the great things that make Sammamish the best small town in America , many of these things are made ...

Republic Services has provided the following service alert, quoting from their website: " Due to a temporary work stoppage led by union members from out of state, we are unable ...

Volunteerism is ingrained in our community. We appreciate the tremendous work our community volunteers do for our City. Join us in honoring Sammamish's  2021 Volunteers of the Ye ...

From Republic's Sammamish, WA page:  Republic Services anticipates serving all scheduled Thursday, January 6 routes. For Monday (1/3/22) and Tuesday (1/4/22) custom ...

Update on roads: For any snow event, the City’s number one priority is to keep our designated priority snow and ice routes in good driving condition. Our City Public Works ...

Update: Monday, January 3 at 6:55 p.m. Sahalee Way has re-opened in both directions.  The road was closed from 202 to NE 37th due to icy conditions and stuck vehicles. Pub ...

An important message from Republic Services, your trash, recycle, and compost service provider: "Due to the hazardous road conditions and our commitment to public safety, as well ...

Our Maintenance & Operations crew continue to work day and night to plow and clear Sammamish’s roads, despite necessary equipment repair and delivery delay of supplies such as ...

From left to right, Councilmembers Karen Howe, Kali Clark, Karen Moran, Amy Lam after taking Oath of Office   The Sammamish City Council had its first regular City Council ...

An important message from Republic Services, your trash, recycle, and compost service provider: "Due to the hazardous road conditions and our commitment to public safety, as well ...

An important message from Republic Services, your trash, recycle and compost service provider: "Due to the hazardous road conditions and our commitment to public safety, as well ...

City Manager Dave Rudat announces the appointment of Kari Sand as interim City Attorney for the city of Sammamish. Ms. Sand will take over the responsibilities of Lisa Marshall, w ...

  The Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project was prioritized by Sammamish City Council to support the important recovery of native Kokanee Salmon. Coordination with King County and ...

Republic Services' rates will increase January 1, 2022. The average increase per Sammamish household is $1.87 - $3.71 per month. From Republic Services: “Consumer Price Index ...

The King County Growth Management Council (GMPC) indicated that it would review the City of Sammamish’s housing units growth target at its December 1, 2021 meeting. The meeting ag ...

Starting January 1, 2022, Inspection Requests at www.MyBuildingpermit.com will close at 5:00 pm, Monday - Saturday. This aligns with City Hall business hours and allow for City In ...

The City of Sammamish announces that Amy Lam was sworn in to fill Sammamish City Council position #1 last week on November 24, 2021. Ms. Lam, upon being certified by King Count ...

Republic Services has Thanksgiving Day off. Thursday residents will have their pick-up on Friday. Friday residents will have their pick-up on Saturday. Stay in the know and c ...

Reprinted from Washington State Department of Health : For immediate release:   November 20, 2021 Contact:   DOH Communications Public inquiries:   State C ...

Pick up an extra toy for Toys for Tots while you are holiday shopping this season. You can bring unwrapped toys to the donation box in front of Sammamish City Hall. Donations a ...

This news release will be continually updated with court filings as they become public. Click here to read the City's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion . Click here ...

Fall is here, and salmon are returning to streams and rivers around Puget Sound to spawn.  Kokanee are one of the few native salmon populations in Washington State. These “li ...

Sammamish Police Department wants the community to be aware of a scam that is currently active in our community. A resident recently lost a significant amount of money to a scamme ...

We are now accepting holiday food donations for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Here are two ways to donate: Drop off your donations at the box outside of Sammamish Cit ...

Have you returned your ballot, yet? Make sure to return your completed and signed ballot by 8 p.m. today, Nov 2. There is a ballot drop box outside Sammamish City Hall's ma ...

At the November 1 City Council Meeting, longtime Sammamish resident Mary Pigott was presented with the Distinguished Resident Award for her many years of service and generous don ...

The City had a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, October 26. We had a great discussion about responding to extreme weather events, emergency planning, staffing levels, vaccine mandate ...

REPUBLIC SERVICES ALERT: COLLECTING EXTRA YARD WASTE NOV 1-12 Due to recent storms, residential customers subscribed to compost service may place extra yard waste (up to 3 ...

UPDATE Please continue to check the  City's Weather Events page  for the latest updates.    Varying levels of rain and wind are expected Sunday through Monday. Please ...

CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed amendments to the Sammamish Comprehensive Plan and Sammamish Municipal Code ...

Looking for a great way to get involved and help your community? Serving on one of Sammamish’s boards or commissions can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.   ...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL Proposed updates to Chapter 21A.105 SMC – School Impact Fees Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish ...

Join   us for a Virtual Town Hall with:   Dave Rudat, City Manager Dan Pingrey, Police Chief Andrew Stevens, Emergency ...

                                  CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL Pro ...

The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) created the Coronavirus Relief Fund which provided $150 billion in direct assistance to states, territor ...

  The City of Sammamish is honored the Snoqualmie Tribe Vaccine Partnership has been awarded the 11th annual Executive's Award for Community Resilience from King County. The Ci ...

City of Sammamish Recycling Collection Event  October 9, 2021  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Eastside Catholic School The City will provide for the collection of: CONFIDENTIAL ...

Deputy City Manager Scott MacColl presented the City of Sammamish’s re-opening plan to City Council at its September 7 th meeting. You can view the plan on our City Hall page . ...

Today, we pause to remember and reflect on those who lost their lives, those who stepped up to serve, and the countless sacrifices made by many in the 20 years since September 11 ...

We are proud of the awe-inspiring season the Eastlake Little League Baseball team had this year. Not only are they a 2021 Little League World Series team, they are also 2021 Washi ...

Effectively immediately, the King County Fire Chief’s Association is terminating the Stage 2 (Complete) Burn Ban.  This allows burning of small recreational fires to resume as des ...

National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This ye ...

Happy 22 nd Birthday, Sammamish! With all that our community has to offer, it’s easy to forget, at times, that we are still a relatively new city. The first settlers arrived in t ...

Sammamish Landing Beach is now open after a temporary closure last week while testing bacteria levels. For more information on testing procedures and test results, visit www.ki ...

Location: 244 th Ave NE near Redmond Fall City Rd, (SR-202).  Issue: In winter 2020, a slide occurred on the downhill slope of 244 th Ave NE. The slope movement ca ...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION   Proposed   updates to Chapter 21A.105 SMC – School Impact Fees   * UPDATED MEETING LI ...

UPDATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 East Lake Sammamish Parkway reopened to traffic on Thursday, September 16, 2001. We appreciate everyone's patience during this crucial pr ...

UPDATE: ALL ROADS ARE NOW OPEN AS OF 5:25 P.M. UPDATE FROM BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION - 4:25 P.M. While BPA was performing scheduled maintenance to replac ...

The Special Olympics Torch will make its way through Sammamish on August 20. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundrais ...

The City of Sammamish's Department of Parks, Recreation & Facilities has posted responses to all questions received for the 2021-22 Master Planning of Beaton Hill Park an ...

Sammamish is fortunate to have a creative mural greeting visitors to Sammamish Commons. This mural started as a Bronze Award project for the girls in Troop 45370. The Bronze Award ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking a contract for mobile automotive and equipment maintenance and repair. Proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The ...

The City of Sammamish is soliciting qualification submittals from firms experienced in park design to provide planning and design services to complete master plans for two parks: ...

On July 20, 2021, City staff invited all City Council Candidates to participate in a meeting to learn more about the City’s finances and to ask questions of the City's Assistant C ...

After eighteen months of collaboration, the City of Sammamish and AFSCME Council 2 have established the City’s first labor contract. "We look forward to a new era of collaborat ...

State Legislature has enacted a series of bills in an effort to reform law enforcement.  To help answer questions about the new legislative changes, Sammamish Chief of Police, Da ...

The  Community Van Program has recently received a third van from King County Metro to be used for local and regional trips by the community. The new van is parked at Klahanie Pa ...

Last night at a City Council Special Meeting, the Sammamish City Council passed Ordinance No. O2021-532 in response to the Growth Management Hearing Board’s Second Finding of Non- ...

The Snoqualmie Tribe has launched the Ancestral Lands Movement, where through education and awareness individuals can integrate land acknowledgment and respect for the Snoqualmie ...

On July 6, 2021, the City Council approved, by resolution, the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) Implementation Strategies and the 2021/2022 Urban Forest Workplan . This conclu ...

The Washington State Department of Commerce has launched a new public-private partnership focused on providing loans to Washington’s smallest businesses and non-profits. Abou ...

With hot summer days comes an increased desire to cool off in the region’s pools, beaches, rivers, and lakes. But in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic pushed more people towards outd ...

CITY OF SAMMAMISH    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF    SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION     Proposed changes to the City’s Developme ...

Don’t get a fine. Fireworks possession and discharge are both prohibited in the City of Sammamish. First violation of fireworks discharge is punishable with a fine of $1,000. ...

                                At its City Council meeting on June 15, 2021, Mayor Karen Moran, representing the entire City Counc ...

Big Rock Park Central is the second parcel of land gifted to the City by Mary Pigott. It is just south of Big Rock Park North’s 15 acres which opened in 2016. The addition of Big ...

With the local election season underway, you may have noticed campaign signs popping up   around Sammamish. Whether you are a candidate running for office, or a resident s ...

                              Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to co ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted  responses to all questions  received for the Community Visionin ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms for Community Visioning. Proposal ...

In January, the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department canceled all regular, large in-person special events through July 4 because of the uncertainty of these events being p ...

We are aware of the new guidance released by the CDC regarding COVID-19 restrictions, along with Governor Inslee announcing we are  moving toward a statewide June 30 reopening dat ...

Let’s take this week to celebrate the amazing work of public works personnel throughout North America. Now more than ever, it is critical to energize and educate the public about ...

Before this month-long celebration was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington The City of Sammamish has posted responses to all questions  received for the Fee Analysis RFP.  ...

City of Sammamish Department of Community Development Sammamish, Washington   The City of Sammamish is soliciting interest from firms for Fee Analysis Project. Proposa ...

The Issaquah-Fall City Road re-opened on April 16, 2021. As a vital connection route to residents, this construction project was vital to our community. The new four-lane section ...

In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, at the City Council meeting on May 4, the Council issued a proclamation encouraging the community of Sammamish to ...

The City of Sammamish is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott MacColl as Deputy City Manager. MacColl has worked in the public sector for over 20 years, primarily focused on ...

Last night at its regular meeting, the City Council passed Ordinance O2021-529 which repeals and replaces Ordinance O2021-525. Ordinance O2021-529 established a six-month morat ...

We’re searching for volunteers to assist the Snoqualmie Tribe Vaccine Partnership at Lake Sammamish State Park. The site is operational 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, wit ...

We are happy to announce that Issaquah Fall City Road will open Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. between 247 th PL SE and Klahanie Drive SE.   What to expect? During ...

The City of Sammamish understands the frustration of slow internet service; especially as we are all relying on internet connections more during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ...

Join us for a Virtual Town Hall with:   Dave Rudat, City Manager Dan Pingrey, Police Chief Andrew Stevens, Emergency ...

The City of Sammamish is transitioning to a new permitting software which will allow us to better serve our customers. From April 19 at 3:00 p.m. until April 21 at 10:00 a.m., cus ...

The 2021-2022 Budget in Brief provides a condensed summary of the city’s budgeted revenues (Sources) and expenditures (Uses) for the 2021-2022 biennium. The 2021-2022 budget proce ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to manage and operate a Farmers Market for the Parks & Recreation Department at the Sammamish Commons Plaza w ...

The Eastside community-based vaccination site at Lake Sammamish State Park was made possible due to the generosity of the Snoqualmie Tribe. As a sovereign nation, the Snoqualmie T ...

UPDATE June 11, 2021 The Snoqualmie Tribe Vaccine Partnership site at Lake Sammamish State Park is closing tomorrow, Saturday, June 12. Thanks to the high vaccination part ...

Help Keep Waterfowl Healthy and Wild Heading to the park to feed the ducks is a very old and popular family pastime; it’s a fun, free activity and a great way for parents ...

Help us determine the best menu navigation for the City's website. We will host a feedback session on Wednesday, April 14 at 12:00 p.m.  on Zoom. If you are a user of the City's ...

Sidewalks: They are great for pedestrians, but not great for parking cars, garbage cans or basketball hoops.   What does the American Disability Act (ADA) say abou ...

CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed 2021-2022 Urban Forest Management Work Program   Notice is hereby g ...

The City of Sammamish conducted a Community Needs Assessment Survey to assess the immediate and long-term needs and concerns of Sammamish residents impacted by the COVID-19 pande ...

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of ...

CITY OF SAMMAMISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH CITY COUNCIL Proposed amendments to the Sammamish Municipal Code   Notice is hereby given that th ...

Construction of Phase II of the Parks Systemwide Wayfinding Program (PSWP) is now underway! With this phase, signs will be installed to help direct you to Upper and Lower Sammamis ...

The City of Sammamish and the Sammamish Police Department strongly condemn any violence and hate towards the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The increase of ...

Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish issued a Clear and Grade Permit (CG2020-04547) on March 11, 2021, to Sound Earth Inc. for a soil remediation project in the Town ...

Due to Staff and Inspector Shortage while attending training, the Building Division is limiting inspections the week of March 15 - 19, 2021 Thank you for your patience!

On December 3, 2020, STCA, LLC filed an appeal with the City of Sammamish Hearing Examiner to reverse the City’s decision denying STCA’s  Phase 1, SW Quadrant Unified Zone Develop ...

The Sammamish City Council voted at a Special Session last night to appoint Tom Odell to fill City Council Seat #1. The seat was vacated on January 19, 2021 when former councilmem ...

ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing), a partner to the City of Sammamish around affordable housing projects, is seeking candidates for its Citizen Advisory Board. You can fi ...

At its March 2, 2021 meeting, the Sammamish City Council voted to pass three resolutions that support affordable housing in Sammamish and the Eastside. The first resolution a ...

Redundant, Obsolete/Outdated, and Trivial (ROT) Analysis Tool Project Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Sammamish is extending this RFP submission period. All date ...

In response to the ongoing needs of residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sammamish City Council took action during their February 2 nd meeting to allocate an addition ...

Introduction  The City of Sammamish is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy of City Council Position 1. This is a temporary appointment which will expire upon certificati ...

Please see this Service Alert from Republic Services:   To accommodate recent growth and serve you more efficiently, Republic Services will change some routes. Beginnin ...

UPDATED:  Issaquah Fall City Road Closure Delay – Follow up to Community Comments The City of Sammamish wishes to thank residents for submitting your questions and comme ...

The City of Sammamish has joined the Issaquah Vaccine Community Partnership, a public / private partnership with the goal of ensuring safe, equitable, and timely vaccinations in I ...

The link to today's agenda is here:  https://sammamishwa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=221 If you wish to obs ...

The City of Sammamish is providing this information to the public on the process of filling a vacant seat on the Sammamish City Council.   According to RCW 42.12.070 , whic ...

The City Council will begin their 2021 Retreat today at 1pm. Here is today's retreat  agenda . Due to technical logistics, the retreat will not be live-streamed, but it will ...

King Conservation District (KCD) will be holding its annual board election to fill an open Board of Supervisors seat in March. The filing deadline to run for the elected open boar ...

Larry Crandall, long-serving volunteer and commissioner with the City of Sammamish will be retiring on Thursday, January 21.  Larry has been involved in numerous projects and cele ...

The Sammamish Arts Commission recognizes an exceptional volunteer resident who has made overwhelming contributions to the arts and culture in our area.  Lin Garretson, an artist a ...

  The City of Sammamish provides this clarification that it has not issued a business license to, nor collects any city taxes from, Epik Holdings Inc. Epik Holdings Inc. is ope ...

The FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division is accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council. The online application process will open on Jan. 18, and stud ...

During challenging times, the City of Sammamish would like to remind our residents and beyond about our commitment to equality, inclusiveness and diversity in our community. We st ...

Join us for a Virtual City Forum on Facebook Live with: Dave Rudat, City Manager Dan Pingrey, Police Chief Andrew Stevens, Emergency Manager Moderator: Michaelene Fowler ...

Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish Planning Commission will continue a Public Hearing to consider amending the Sammamish Municipal Code (SMC). This Public Hearing i ...

The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities department are canceling all regular, in-person special events through July 4. With the uncertainty of large in-person events being able to h ...

City Manager Dave Rudat announced the appointment of Lisa Marshall as City Attorney, effective today. A graduate of the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1994, Marshal ...

The City of Sammamish is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit agencies and schools to provide youth mental wellness services to Sammamish residents. The City has budgeted an ...