Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How this new DNR job could shape Lake Sammamish’s future
Be sure to catch SBGS Weekly Garden Volunteering on the Sammamish Patch calendar

Hello Sammamish! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How this new DNR job could shape Lake Sammamish's future
Also on today's calendar: Ragtime and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cooler with occasional rain, temps: high: 61, low: 47.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Aquatic Land Manager, Property & Acquisition Specialist (uga.edu) — A new state Aquatic Land Manager position will oversee state-owned aquatic lands in Lake Sammamish, Lake Washington, the Sammamish River, and nearby waterways, directly affecting how local shorelines and access are managed. The full-time role with DNR focuses on leases, environmental protections, and public access, and offers competitive pay, partial telework, and strong benefits for qualified applicants living in Washington.
![]()
📸 Around Sammamish
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Sammamish
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- SBGS Weekly Garden Volunteering →
Sammamish Botanical Garden Society Heritage Garden, 1516 220th Avenue Southeast, Sammamish
10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- SENIORS Sammamish Popup →
Beaver Lake Lodge, 25101 SE 24th St, Sammamish
10:30 am - Trivia - Sammamish (+21) →
Big Block Brewing, 3310 East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, Sammamish
7:00 pm - Trivia →
Big Block Brewing, 3310 East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, Sammamish
7:00 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
7:30 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
7:30 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
7:30 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
2:00 pm - "Feathers & Scales" Gallery Open House →
Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Dr, Issaquah
12:00 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
2:00 pm - Let Go to Let Grow Sound Ceremony →
North Fork Farm Events Snoqualmie, WA
3:00 pm - Ragtime →
Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah
7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
📣 Sammamish Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Sammamish PatchAM possible:
- Eastside Tree Works — 2063969998
- Endura Decking Co — (425) 829-0838
- Crystal Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc. — (425) 649-0908
- Hardwood Plus LLC — 4259700562
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Sammamish. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0996) in Issaquah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sammamish here.
🗞 Nearby News
Issaquah
- Rivian Wins Washington Dealer License to Sell Directly to Consumers (eletric-vehicles.com)
- Seattle gets a new light rail station, and then a long wait (bellinghamherald.com)
- Attention Costco members: Do you want lower prices or a refund check? (kiro7.com)
Bellevue
- Angela Sents, ARNP - General Practice Nurse Practitioner in Bellevue, WA (healthgrades.com)
- Mother-daughter duo brings Bellevue together for breast cancer awareness (king5.com)
- 45 Years of Building Businesses and People: Yoshi Yokoyama's Legacy (napost.com)
Ok Sammamish! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.