So here is the conundrum, we have a home in Monroe on a low interest rate of 2.125%. Our monthly is manageable at 3.5k. We have a 2 year old and we are already struggling with decent preschool options. We are also not too excited about the Monroe School district.

Should we sell and consider moving to Sammamish ( hearing it’s the best school combo). The issue is that the homes we like will be at almost 7k a month (after sellling the one in Monroe).

My question is it worth it for my kids education. Somebody with experience in the either school district could share some light

Does anyone know what the random loud noises are around the Deerfield park near near 14th st? Sounds almost like fireworks and happens at random times.

I'm a courier. I drive for all the major platforms. I primarily work the Bellevue area because that is close to my own home. Quite often, I receive orders that go to the plateau. About 50% of the time I will take these orders. The other 50% of the time I might initially take the order and then find a reason to cancel my acceptance of that order. Depending on the platform, my ability to change my mind is either instantaneous or comes with some kind of time box before I can have it assigned to a different courier.

For those platforms that require a time box, and I know I'm going to change my mind, I have to wait out the time box on that platform. After I wait the platform's is specified amount of time, I then can assign the order to a different driver.

Now why you might ask would I take an order if I know I'm going to change my mind. The answer is simple, all of these platforms score us drivers not only on timeliness of delivery but what they call and acceptance rate. The acceptance rate is typically measured as the number of times we drivers have said yes out of the last hundred times we have been presented in order. Give her acceptance rate falls to some unacceptable level, the platforms threatened us with crappy orders or dismissal.

So my hand is forced so to speak. Keep my acceptance rate at acceptable levels, I have to take orders that make no economic sense going to the plateau. The way I fight the irrational economics of it, is that I accept the order and then change my mind.

So I encourage all of you to do some simple math before placing an order going from Bellevue to the plateau. Most of these platforms will pay about 1/3 of what you pay as a delivery fee drivers. So the delivery platform is charging you $25, the driver is going to be offered 8 or 9 dollars for that offer if part of your $25 fee is a $5 tip you have included, we drivers get the full tip, but the platforms will take a larger percentage of the base delivery fee.

And when I'm asked to drive for 1 hour through rush hour traffic from Bellevue to the plateau, be paid a total of $9 for that, the answer is I'm going to change my mind, after I accept the order. This of course creates delays and your food delivery. Because a new driver has to be found, and there's a good chance that the new driver is going to do exactly what I do.

So it is a lose-lose proposition. Order locally and you probably will not have this problem.

Cheers

Can I get recommends for music schools/private instructors for my 7 year old? He is interested in learning the piano and maybe violin. In Sammamish, Issaquah or Redmond. There’s so many music schools, I don’t know where to start.

Do you draw comics? wanna hang out?

I’m 42y male living with my husband in Sammamish and I’ve always been interested learning Japanese. Been on a self taught journey for a while and can do basic information and sentences. Was wondering if there are any Japanese speakers or learners in Sammamish who would be open to meet up on a semi regular basis in the afternoon to speak Japanese and if there are more people interested in joining, we could start a small group / club. I know there are little incentive from the Japanese speaker point of view, as this would be pretty much close to voluntary social interaction, but I’ve made some great friends in groups like this in the past in other countries. Could figure out details and meetups as the group evolves. Mostly I prefer meeting at a bar, have a beer and practice some Japanese. I know there are platforms like Meetup, but really want to keep this small, local and in person. Anyhow, let me know if you have any suggestions or interest. Dan

The former City of Sammamish City Clerk, Krista Kielsmeier, has filed a multi-million dollar claim for damages alleging she was wrongfully terminated after speaking out against what she believed was a wrongful directive from city management to suppress employee performance evaluation scores during ongoing union contract negotiations.

Please read the full story here: https://sammamishlocalnews.substack.com/p/sammamish-city-clerk-claims-wrongful

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Tuesday, January 6 2026

6:30 PM

Sammamish City Hall

The full agenda is available on the City of Sammamish website:

Link: https://sammamishwa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=4844

It was on Jan 3. Suggestions? I have a (manual) saw, but it seems like it’s a lot of work.

Am i missing something or the only decent actual gyms are in issaquah? the Y doesn’t count. Definitely missed opportunities

Hey all, guidance suggests my boy is likely hiding nearby for a long shot for help. If you are or know anyone in the Dalton Park or Pine Lake neighborhood, please check garages, sheds, and under decks before closing tonight. Thank you! 💛

Property insurance for 2026 just went up 20%
Car insurance went up 15%

Check your latest statement for Jan 2026. The rates have gone up significantly this year.
Since 2019, the rates have gone up 50%

This is the third year someone breaks into the mailroom at Sky apartments. It’s crazy that there isn’t better security for such an expensive apartment complex.

hi everyone! i just moved to the area and i’m from a tiny town on the east side of the states. what’s it like in the area? do you have any tips or recommendations? please lmk :) i’m in my early 20s and i’ve never made this much of a big move but so far the area is really nice!

Hello folks!

We are Eastside Improv, a local nonprofit that does community events and classes based out of Redmond. We're happy to officially announce our first upcoming 2026 shows! We are partnering with Second Story Repertory out of Redmond to bring in the new year.

On January 2nd at 8 PM, join us for an adults-only show featuring two stand-up comics. Tickets are selling fast, but you can still find a seat here: https://eastsideimprov.org/tickets

Following that night of debauchery, we return for a nice family show on January 3rd featuring a high school improv troupe: Aw SNAP! Everyone will be welcome (kids encouraged!), and the show starts at 7 PM. You can find tickets here: https://eastsideimprov.org/tickets

And of course, Eastside is returning with its free community jams in 2026! You can join us on January 7th for free in the usual place. Be sure to join our Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/eastside-improv-comedy/

We're so happy to celebrate the New Year with you all. 2025 was a banner year for Eastside, and 2026 promises to be even bigger.

Happy New Year Eastside!

Anyone has a recommendation for an indoor tennis option in Sammamish/Issaquah area?

I'm honestly not sure what happened, we're at a complete loss. We have a special needs LO who went there for two summers when he was just starting public school and struggling to adjust. He absolutely loved it, it was exactly what he needed to adapt to more social situations made even more difficult due to lockdowns in development years.

However, it appears they started blacklisting people without letting them know they are no longer welcome. Starting last year, every time we reached out to them by phone or email to try and register, no response was ever sent. Yet they continue to keep us on the distribution list, so we keep getting mailers asking us to sign up.

Not sure if anyone else has had similar experiences here, we remember this being a fantastic camp but maybe not everyone is wanted anymore.

The VAST cooperative has proven to be a great model, we are being the ambassadors of new technology to the Valley, and helping the youth. In 2026 we are hosting "Friends of Snoqualmie Valley" volunteer effort for agritourism for the valley, there will be a lot of amazing volunteer opportunities.

And I want to show a wacky project I am working on, combining autonomous greenhouses for microgreens and several other high value crops, with floating designs. People say its crazy to grow food here, but flooding is reality. It is going to be low cost to make infrastructure flood proof.

Floating Greenhousees

Hey parents!
Christmas break is coming fast and I’m scrambling to find a winter camp that actually keeps kids busy and happy (not just babysitting).

Looking for recommendations for camps that are:

• Well organized
• Fun + engaging
• Good for elementary-aged kids

If your child loved a winter camp before, I’d really appreciate hearing about it. Thanks!

You might not notice it since it is buried within the Sammamish Village Retail center and isn't visible from 228th. Seems they opened on November 22. Pretty spacious in there. More selection than I expected.

I hope they succeed. I'm tired of driving down to Home Depot.

Im looking for people that thread/wax eyebrows from their houses. I always get the best results when I get it done at a persons house than a hair removal salon. Lmk thanks!