The Sammamish Independent is once again hosting its Holiday Lights Competition. Submissions are due on Friday, Dec. 13.

In the 2025 Sammamish City Council election, voters elected three new councilmembers: Debbie Treen, Josh Amato, and Michael ...

A Sammamish woman organized the city’s first TEDx Women event, held on Nov. 15 at Eastside Community School, drawing a full ...

At Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, the Skyline Spartans entered the 4A state quarterfinals with an 8–2 record on Saturday, Nov.

AC Pacifico provides affordable soccer training for youth from low-income immigrant families. They aim to foster a love of soccer, regardless of background or income.

As students settle into their desks for class, the sounds of backpacks unzipping fills the air. A new backpack can carry more than books and pencils—it can carry a sense of belonging and security that ...

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Skyline Spartan girls’ volleyball team faced the Glacier Peak Grizzlies in a three-set match ending in a Spartan triumph. While Skyline took the early lead, Glacier Peak ...

On Friday, Nov. 7, the Skyline Spartans defeated the Arlington Eagles in a playoff victory, 33-13, at Skyline High School. Off to a rough start, it looked like the Spartans were going to struggle ...

The Wolves lost to the top ranked team in the state.

Reducing our collective carbon intensity is a major topic for consideration for governments at the state, regional, and local levels. A major source of emissions in Sammamish is our use of natural gas ...

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is grappling with a decline in student enrollment, driven by a confluence of factors including reduced birth rates, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 ...

The month of October is full of festivities for many Indians. Major festivals such as Diwali and Navratri hold a lot of significance and call for families to dress up in their traditional attire.