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Here is the third installment of the Safe Driving Tips with Sammamish Police series, the Dos and Don'ts of Vehicle Lights. 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!
You can see the entire series on the City's Youtube channel by clicking on the image!
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Street lights are currently out on Issaquah Fall City Road between Klahanie Blvd and 247th Pl SE, as a result of wire theft from eight different junction boxes.
The City of Sammamish is working with police, insurance claims, and scheduling contractors to make the repair as quickly as possible. The City is also looking into how to secure the junction boxes to prevent further wire theft.
This news article will be updated once the lights are repaired.
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Pothole Repairs - Lane Closure on 216th Ave NE The City last week started performing roadwork to repair the potholes on 216th/217th/218th Ave NE. The limits of this work are between NE Inglewood Hill Rd. and Main St. from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Variable message boards (VMBs) are placed to alert the public to expect traffic delays. There will be one lane closed for this work with a flagger present for the single lane traffic.
For more information on this and other road projects, please click on the image!
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Are you a live entertainer or part of a band looking to perform at a Sammamish event? Click on the image to learn more about how to submit a sample of your music or talent offering for consideration. Submissions received through Monday, January 31 at 11:59pm will be considered for Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2022.
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Arts Commission is accepting applications for 2022 Arts Grant Program! The Arts Grant Program provides funding for organizations, individuals, and youth to deliver exemplary projects in arts education, dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, media arts, musical theater, multidisciplinary works, theater, visual arts, and all other forms of artwork for the citizens of Sammamish.
Grant applications due by February 6, 2022. Learn more about the Arts Grant Program and application process by clicking on the image!
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This week is National School Choice Week which shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options for our youth. The City of Sammamish has issued a proclamation to help bring more awareness to effective educational opportunities.
View the Proclamation by clicking on the image. Learn more about National School Choice Week here.
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 Sammamish Police Department is participating in the Polar Plunge to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington!
This is a great fundraising event in support of more than 19,500 Special Olympics Washington participants. This year, we’re facing off in a friendly East vs. West competition to see which side of the state can raise the most funds.
Show your support by clicking on the image!
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Nature Vision will offer our in-person after school programs in Sammamish for the 2021-2022 school year! We are bringing our acclaimed outdoor programs to early release Wednesdays to help get kids learning outdoors and away from screens. Each month has a different theme and uses a wonderful mix of fun and challenging learning experiences, games, reflection, art, and much more. Our programs are facilitated by our professional educators who bring a wealth of experience working with youth from a variety of ages and backgrounds.
For more details and to register, please click on the image!
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Community Van is a flexible rideshare option that provides Sammamish residents with a new way to use public transportation by offering trips to local destinations in and outside Sammamish (up to 2 hours away). Community Van accommodates trips throughout the day, evening, and weekends. Trips can be a whatever you need, such as going to a play or concert with friends or going to the grocery store every week with a group. Community Vans are driven by volunteer drivers who are screened and approved through King County Metro’s Commuter Van program. Riders pay a standard metro fare for a round trip while the volunteer driver can ride for free.
Currently, we are seeking volunteer drivers to fulfill the volume of ride requests coming in from the community! Support your neighbors, your community and help the environment by becoming a Community Van volunteer driver. You can choose which trips you drive and the frequency. If you are interested in volunteering, please email communityvan@sammamish.us or call (425) 295-0646.
To learn more please visit the City's Mobility Hub!
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Like the last two years, the King Conservation District election will primarily rely on electronic ballot access, with alternative options for printing and mailing in ballots. King County Elections will tabulate all ballots and report all results.
Visit kingcd.org/elections to review candidates and vote.
Ballots will be available to eligible voters online from January 18, 2022, at 8:00 AM through February 8, 2022, at 8:00 PM. Voters may return ballots electronically through the online ballot access system or print and mail ballots to King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057. Ballots must be postmarked by February 8, 2022, and received by February 17, 2022, to be counted. Ballots may also be dropped off at King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057.
King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish).
If you have questions or need assistance voting, please contact elections@kingcd.org or call 425-282-1900.
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Know before you go. Schedules may change due to weather and/or equipment
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This week from the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement:
There is a new way for the general public to support their efforts to protect sacred Snoqualmie Falls by urging the implementation of airspace restrictions over the sacred site! Please learn more about this effort, and consider signing the petition by clicking on the image!
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Get your FREE at-home test kits!
Washington State Department of Health is offering free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents of eligible communities. Enter your zip code to see if tests are available in your area by clicking on the image!
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On February 5, from 1-2 pm at Sammamish City Hall, the Sammamish Kiwanis will be hosting a drop off event, collecting donations for Eastside Baby Corner.
We will be collecting NEW clothing, pajamas, shoes, underwear, socks for ages 0-12. We will also pick up at your location or arrange a drop off time if February 5 doesn't work. Email us here if that is needed.
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COVID-19 boosters are always free, no insurance required.
Ages 12 to 17 can get Pfizer ONLY. The CDC recommends the Pfizer or Moderna for everyone age 18 and older.
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Need to get tested for COVID-19? You can find out how by clicking on the image.
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Are you noticing school anxiety or low motivation in your child or teen? CrossPath Counseling offers free, same week assessment and referral services to help you connect with a specialist provider in the area.
Email cpc@crosspathcounseling.com for more information.
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