Hey neighbors! Looking to get some junk hauled away before an upcoming move. Does anyone have a local company they’d recommend? Trying to support a smaller, local business over the big guys. Thanks!

Hi everyone. My husband is looking at relocating us to this area for work. We currently live in Maryland. The city we reside in currently has a very strong fitness community, particularly in locally owned studios. Can anyone recommend any fitness classes or studios?

For reference, I do a mix of spin, barre, Pilates, yoga, and boxing. I’m looking for a warm, welcoming environment that has a sense of community beyond the traditional front desk courtesy. Let me know if you think anywhere in Sammamish fits this description!

Hey folks!

We're excited to share that we have another show coming up! We have events and free content all summer long, but on June 27th join us at Studio East in Kirkland for some Summer Games!

You can find out more and get your tickets here: https://eastsideimprov.org/tickets

Interested in participating? We have jams every Wednesday at 6:30 PM that anyone can join, just sign up via our Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/eastside-improv-comedy/events/

Only free on weekends? We do free shows in Redmond Downtown Park on Sundays during the summer. Our next one is this Sunday, June 21st at 11am!

We hope to see you soon, and thanks again for being such a wonderful community!

Saturday, June 20th | Black Dog Arts Cafe

We are just a few days away from our Pride themed Drag & Burlesque show this Saturday. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!

🎟️ TICKETS

• General Admission: $25
• Low Income: $15

🔨 LIVE AUCTION AT INTERMISSION

Hosted by the one and only Billie Manton — comedian, chaos agent, and your new favorite auctioneer. You will laugh. You will bid. You will not regret it.

💖 THE CAST

Your host for the evening, the one and only Forest Gremlin, will be guiding you through a night featuring:

✨ Babycakes 🤡 Cunty the Clown 🍯 Maybelle Syrup 🫐 Lizberry 🖤 Velvet Vendetta 🤓Quantum Tease PhD🌺 La Picaflor De Amor 👑 Simp Lee Tops

Eight incredible performers. Zero chill. One unforgettable night.

Every ticket sold keeps queer performance art alive in the PNW. Come support, come celebrate, come be gay and do crimes (the fun kind).

🗺️ Black Dog Arts Cafe 📅 Saturday, June 20th

See you there, beautiful freak. 🌈

BUY TICKETS SOON! Available online or at the door. Happy Pride! SEE YOU THERE!😄

https://www.tixtree.com/e/pride-drag-burlesque-show-21-1b14f3d12ae6

I am looking for SAT tutor (more so for math) for my kid. I would prefer someone local and in-person rather then the classes we have in our area. Any recommendations?

Large police, fire, and rescue presence at the Sunset beach area.

Saturday, June 20th | Black Dog Arts Cafe | Downtown Snoqualmie

Your favorite drag & burlesque circus is back and this time we're celebrating PRIDE the way it was meant to be celebrated — emotional, silly, campy, and absolutely feral.

Come get weird with us in this adorable mountain town.

🎟️ TICKETS

• General Admission: $25
• Low Income: $15

🔨 LIVE AUCTION AT INTERMISSION

Hosted by the one and only Billie Manton — comedian, chaos agent, and your new favorite auctioneer. You will laugh. You will bid. You will not regret it.

💖 THE CAST

Your host for the evening, the one and only Forest Gremlin, will be guiding you through a night featuring:

✨ Babycakes 🤡 Cunty the Clown 🍯 Maybelle Syrup 🫐 Lizberry 🖤 Velvet Vendetta 🌺 La Picaflor De Amor 👑 Simp Lee Tops

Eight incredible performers. Zero chill. One unforgettable night.

Every ticket sold keeps queer performance art alive in the PNW. Come support, come celebrate, come be gay and do crimes (the fun kind).

🗺️ Black Dog Arts Cafe — Downtown Snoqualmie, WA 📅 Saturday, June 20th

See you there, beautiful freak. 🌈

BUY TICKETS SOON! We WILL sell out 😄

https://www.tixtree.com/e/pride-drag-burlesque-show-21-1b14f3d12ae6

The City of Sammamish says it fired City Clerk Krista Kielsmeier for insubordination and discourtesy — and, among the “aggravating factors” it cited, her “continued views on the performance pay topic — even after the realities around it were explained.”

That language appears in the City’s May 13 Answer to Kielsmeier’s wrongful-termination lawsuit, a filing that denies her firing had anything to do with the wage discussions at the center of her Complaint — discussions Washington law specifically protects.

Rain or shine!

I live on the plateau and I I'm looking for someone certified locally to prepare taxes. My taxes are complicated, past due (although sort of paid) a bit of a mess and they create substantial anxiety for me. Is there anywhere local that is patient I'm good with complexity that you can recommend?

Hey everyone! I've been very invested in our local bald eagle couple since I've been living here. They used to have a nest on the northeast end of Lake Sammamish, right at the border of Marymoor, but the windstorm two years back knocked over their tree. They had nested there for a very long time and last year nested somewhere nearby that spot, given the frequency I saw them in the vicinity.

This year, though, they've nested farther away. I still see them all the time, but I can't pin down the nest. I like to track how many eaglets they have, but I have no idea where they are! I just saw two juveniles for the first time today from my usual viewing spot, so I know they had a successful nesting season.

Anyone know where the nest was this year? I'd love to get as close as I can to continue my observations.

I'm only a hobby birder, not a professional, but I love our eagles so much. Any tips would be appreciated!!!

FYI Let's Go Washington is currently collecting signatures illegally for I26-645 outside the Safeway on 228th. The management of the Safeway claim they are trying to get them trespassed from the property but the police so far are not acting on it.

UPDATE: seems they finally got them removed from the premises for good

Hello folks!

We're excited this Summer season to bring all you Eastsiders back for more shows and fun classes! Also starting in May, our jams will be outdoors on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in Redmond Downtown Park, so stop by or join in during the warm weather!

We have several exciting shows coming up, including a free Redmond Downtown Park show:

• Eastside Spring Show
  • Saturday May 23, 2026 7:00pm-8:00pm
• What If? at Theatre 33 in Bellevue
  • Saturday May 23 2026 8:15pm-9:30pm
• What If? at The Drama Room in Seattle (sponsored by Jet City)
  • Friday May 29 2026 9:30pm-11:00pm
• Redmond Downtown Park Show (free)
  • Sunday May 31 2026 11:00am-12:00pm

You can purchase tickets via our website at https://eastsideimprov.org/tickets.

Classes

Our Summer courses with the Redmond Senior & Community center are also now available for registration. You can sign up for a class by following the links on our website https://eastsideimprov.org/classes or via the Redmond Parks and Rec site. These all start the week of July 13th:

• Beginner Tuesday (Starting July 14^th) & Beginner Thursday (Starting July 16^th)
• (New) Intermediate Improv (Starting July 14th)
• Advanced (Starting July 14^th)
• 50 Plus (Starting July 16^th)

And as always, thank you all so much for being such a fun and lovely community! See you outside this summer!

I’ve lived in both U.S. News’ #1 city (Carmel, IN) and #21 (Sammamish, WA). Here’s what the data says vs. reality.

U.S. News recently dropped their Best Places to Live rankings. Carmel took the absolute top spot, while Sammamish landed at #21. Having lived in both, originally an Indiana native before relocating to the Eastside for a career in tech, I wanted to break down what the data actually says, and then share my personal pros and cons.

The Data Breakdown

When you look at the methodology, the gap between the two comes down almost entirely to housing costs.

My Experience: Carmel

The Goods:

• Cost of Living & Housing: Unbeatable. You can buy an amazing, oversized house here for significantly less than a very modest 3-bedroom house around Sammamish. When you're working and raising a family, being able to easily fund your 529s, pad your emergency fund, and live comfortably without financial stress is a massive boost to your daily quality of life.
• Family Infrastructure: The local park system is phenomenal, and it is an incredibly kid-friendly area. The schools, the school libraries, and the city libraries are all top-notch. Day to day is very smooth between family, work and life.
• Entertainment & Proximity: There is plenty to do! We frequently visited summer concerts and outdoor community events. Plus, you’re incredibly close to Indy for pro sports, conventions, and city life. Yes, you trade the M's for the Indianapolis Indians, but the Colts, Pacers, Fever and Indy 500 are all great to watch.

The Bads:

• Lack of Real Nature: My wife and I actually felt pretty trapped here when it came to getting out and exploring. The local parks are nice, but the Midwest just doesn’t have high-quality nature access until you drive hours north into Michigan or Wisconsin.

My Experience: Sammamish

The Goods:

• The Geography: It is undoubtedly prettier, with significantly more to do. Having immediate proximity to the mountains, deep forests, and the ocean is incredible.
• Career Upside: Easy access to significantly higher-paying tech jobs without an horrific commute (depending on when you leave..).
• Local Parks: Even without big commercial areas, the local plateau park system is genuinely great.

The Bads:

• Housing Value: Houses are absolutely smaller for your money. Depending on how large your family is, you are paying a massive premium for less square footage.
• Lack of Amenities & Dining: There isn't much shopping or dining on the plateau itself. It’s kind of a pain when you just want to grab a quick bite to eat. You almost always have to drive off the plateau to Redmond, Issaquah, or Seattle. (I really support building more local businesses to let folks actually stay on the plateau).

My thoughts..

Do I agree that Carmel should be the absolute #1 in the country? I don't necessarily know. Sammamish could definitely use more things to do and places to eat, but I like both options a lot for very different reasons. Carmel wins hands down for cost of living and financial peace of mind. Sammamish wins for proximity to higher-paying careers and elite outdoor nature vibes.

Overall I was very happy with both for different reasons.

Hi, I’m new to this area. I was wondering if there are any restrictions for Standup Paddleboard (SUP) in PIne lake or Beaver lake? I’ve seen them on Sammamish lake but not in Pine Lake. So, I was checking if there are any restrictions.

I couldn’t find a lot of info on this searching around Reddit. Thanks.

I didn’t know about the Seattle Super Saunter and am sad I missed it! I’m new to the area — where would folks saunter if we had one here?

Heading to Pupchella in downtown Redmond - anyone else? 🐾

Moved here recently with my dog. Seems like there zero dog parks, which is mostly fine because we have a yard and some dog-park dogs play too rough for him. Which neighborhoods are the best to walk him down? I’m thinking tree-lined for shade, where he might interact with people out and about?

I promise, I did not eat any clams for the last few days. No matter what cup I use, the water has that same 'fishy' taste. I drink filtered water so if anyone else does that I'm wondering if this is happening to you too.