The new beach house at Sunset Beach in the Lake Sammamish State Park.

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Celebrate the Sunset Beach Bathhouse July 7

Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park will host an open house celebrating the completion of the parks’ new…

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State CDL holders must soon prove citizenship or permanent residency

Those seeking a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit within the state must prove their citizenship or…

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Annual motorcycle rally to make appearance in Issaquah

The Issaquah-based Thundering Angels MC presents the ninth annual Burgers, Bikers and Babes motorcycle rally Sunday, July 12.

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Prepare for a sunny Fourth

While it won’t be as hot as last weekend, it will be dry and sunny all the same…

Unionized health care workers picketed outside Swedish Issaquah Wednesday.

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As contract expires, union health care workers picket Swedish

Dozens of off-shift health care workers rallied outside Swedish Issaquah on Wednesday as part of an organized "informational…

Sammamish Public Works Director Laura Philpot

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Sammamish public works director leaves for Maple Valley job

Sammamish Public Works Director Laura Philpot took another position with the city of Maple Valley this week.

Karen Whittier

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Toying around in King County made convenient, affordable

Sammamish resident starts toy rental business called Rent the ToyChest

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AtWork! to close Wednesday

After more than 35 years, AtWork! Recycling Center will close to the public Wednesday, July 1, according to…

Klahanie celebrated the Fourth of July with its 12th annual parade along Southeast Klahanie Boulevard Saturday

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Klahanie celebrates Independence Day | SLIDESHOW

Klahanie celebrated the Fourth of July with its 12th annual parade along Southeast Klahanie Boulevard Saturday, June 27.

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Avoid toxic algae in Lake Washington

King County's public health department recommends people avoid contact with patches of toxic blue-green algae found in patches…

Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighter Paul Stevens waves at oncoming traffic while holding up a boot at the corner of Northeast Eighth Street and 228th Avenue Northeast in Sammamish June 26.

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Fill the boot to help cure, treat muscular dystrophy | SLIDESHOW

Firefighters hit the pavement last week asking passersby and drivers to fill their fire boots with donations to…

Ness & Campbell Crane crews removed the 1969 Burlington Northern Railroad steel caboose June 15

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Sammamish caboose removed | SLIDESHOW

Ness & Campbell Crane crews removed the 1969 Burlington Northern Railroad steel caboose June 15, which sat at…

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Take care as the Fourth approaches | Officials say take advantage of city-planned events

As this year proves especially dry, planned events help keep hazards low and isolated.

A roadside memorial was set up over the weekend on Newport Way outside the Northwest Oakcrest Drive where a car fatally struck a 4-year-old boy.

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4-year-old boy dies from injuries sustained in Newport Way accident | UPDATE

A child was transported to Harborview Medical Center with injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the…

The Central Issaquah Plan's urban core was recently designated an official regional growth center.

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Regional council designates Central Issaquah urban core a regional growth center

The section of land — roughly bounded to the north, south, east and west by Northwest Sammamish Road,…

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Excessive heat warning throughout the Puget Sound region

The National Weather Service released an excessive heat warning across the greater Puget Sound region from noon Friday…

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Issaquah to lower flags to recognize deceased WSU president

The city of Issaquah will lower its flags to half-staff Saturday to recognized the recent death of Washington…

Homewood Suites

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Issaquah’s fourth hotel gets a sign

Homewood Suites on Hyla Avenue Northwest is set to open July 23

Crews remove the Dogwood Street Bridge

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Watch crews remove the Northwest Dogwood Street bridge

Crews from Five Rivers Construction removed the Northwest Dogwood Street bridge this week, ending the useful life of…

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Drug activity, extortion and speeding | Sammamish Police blotter June 2-13

Reports were taken from King County Sheriff's Office incident logs