The mayors of the cities of Mercer Island and Mill Creek told members of the Sammamish City Council this week about their experiences shaping large city center-type developments.
The Issaquah High School Relay for Life, which starts at 2 p.m. on May 31 at 700 2nd Avenue S.E. will have more than 600 participants and has raised more than $60,000.
King County Prosecutors on Wednesday charged Madison Neilsen, a 19-year-old man from North Bend, with second degree burglary.
A grey 1993 Ford Escape was stolen sometime overnight on May 8 in the 40 block of Newport Way S.W. The loss was estimated at $500.
It is no stretch to say that the Eastside Domestic Violence Program changed Stacy Caves’ life.
A 19-year-old Kirkland man was arrested on the evening of May 2 in the 23100 block of Northeast Eighth Street on suspicion of reckless driving, consumption of alcohol by a minor and driving while intoxicated, a report said. The officer wrote that he was waiting at a stoplight one car behind the suspect, and when the light turned green, the vehicle sped away.
They rocked, they rolled, they raised money.
The second week of May is a celebration of Mother’s Day, so now is the time to see if you are being a good parent to your plants. They need food, water and your love and protection, but all gardeners must understand that plants in a garden also need discipline.
Students in art classes at Museo on the Plateau have been hard at work all year, learning about other artists and new techniques, dreaming and creating.
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF) held its third annual Legacy for Learning Luncheon April 30 at the Juanita High School Field House. Master of ceremonies, KING 5 TV news anchor Dennis Bounds — who’s also a proud Lake Washington School District (LWSD) parent — introduced speakers who shared good news about magic made possible through LWSF grants.
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Residents are invited to the grand opening of the Beaver Lake Dog Park at 2 p.m. May 15. The celebration will include treats for “pooches” and people.
Christy Johnson says she’s “just a regular mom.”
What do you call two straight days of rain in western Washington? A weekend!
The long-awaited Sammamish Farmers Market debuts from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 and runs weekly through Oct. 1. Along with the Summer Nights Concert series and the Fourth on the Plateau, the market will build on Sammamish’s spirit of community by providing a place for neighbors to gather.
Two-year-old Bono is a gorgeous male black lab/shepherd mix who loves to play ball and take long walks. Bono is a gentle, friendly boy who knows the basic training commands. He needs a home with a secure yard and no cats.
Tanzania Rummage Sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9-10. Includes electronics, furniture, books, toys and household items. Proceeds go toward volunteer team bringing medical and school supplies to Tanzanian villages. Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22818 S.E. Eighth St., Sammamish. www.shlc.org or shlcministries@yahoo.com.
Photos by Mark Lowry
Residents are invited to the dedication of the sculpture “Confluence,” by artist Debbie Young at 5:30 p.m. on May 20 in the Sammamish Commons at City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E.
