Sammamish

Communities Teen arrested in connection with Sammamish BB gun shooting

By KOMO Staff Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 9:02 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2013 at 7:01 AM PDT

Sammamish police arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday in connection with a string of weekend BB gun shootings.

Communities Senate panel weighs college aid for illegal immigrants

By JONATHAN KAMINSKY Associated Press Published: Mar 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

A Washington state Senate committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill to open up need-based student financial aid to illegal immigrants.

Communities Is King County's plan to end homelessness working? (Photo Gallery)

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Since its creation, King County's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness has focused on providing permanent, affordable housing options for those living on the streets. But after a recent review, some argue the plan fails to meet the emergency needs of the county's homeless population and it's time for a change.

Communities Local city facing alarming trend of underage drinking and driving (Video)

By Jon Humbert Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 10:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:33 PM PDT

A disturbing trend in Sammamish is forcing police to take a hard-line stance against underage drinking and driving.

Communities Trash, bullets and feces found in former Sonic Swift's squalid home (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Jon Humbert Published: Mar 5, 2013 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:33 PM PDT

It wasn't the pile of beer bottles or the smashed glass on the fireplace. It wasn't even the El Camino sitting in the driveway, unable to move because it has no engine. It was the smell.

Communities Impending cuts threaten housing assistance for local families

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Feb 28, 2013 at 4:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

King County housing officials say looming federal budget cuts are keeping them from issuing Section 8 housing vouchers to hundreds of families in need.

Communities Yet another chilly spring on tap for the Northwest?

By Scott Sistek Published: Feb 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

It seems like a broken record:

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2008.(Coldest start to June on record)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2010. (2nd-longest wait for first 75 degree day of year)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2011. (Coldest April on record, 2nd wettest March-April)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2012. (3rd wettest March on record)

If long range forecasts are to be believed, tune in next year when I add a line for 2013.

Communities Are you a fighter? Share your health story on KOMONews.com

By Rose Egge Published: Feb 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

Share your health story with us!

Communities Issaquah residents may have been exposed to measles

By Rose Egge Published: Jan 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

People who work and live in Issaquah may have been exposed to the measles.

Communities Photos: Out and about in Sammamish (Photo Gallery)

By Michael Harthorne Published: Dec 27, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM PDT

A KOMO News camera crew spent Wednesday driving around Sammamish, collecting footage from around the city.

They were putting together a story on Sammamish being named one of America's friendliest towns by Forbes.

Communities Overlake opens new, expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit today (Photo Gallery)

By Leslee Jaquette Published: Nov 1, 2012 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 6:37 PM PDT

This morning Overlake Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its new, expanded $3.6 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Communities PUP founder thanks pet 'parents' for successful reunion (Photo Gallery)

By Leslee Jaquette Published: Oct 22, 2012 at 12:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 6:37 PM PDT

Several weeks ago the PUP (People United for Pets) hosted a reunion and adoption event at the Kirkland Petco (more...). Owners and canines from all over the Eastside attended.