Sammamish, WA news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Sammamish, WA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Football tonight, ballot drop boxes open, I-405/I-5 closures this weekend. Also: Eastside Catholic plays O'Dea in boys varsity football tonight; game available on NFHS Network; King County has 100 ballot drop boxes for election voting; find yours online. Weather: Mostly cloudy with rain expected (0.20 in), highs 53–58°F, winds to 13 mph.

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Headlines

Eastside Catholic plays O'Dea in boys varsity football tonight; game available on NFHS Network.NFHS Network · Oct 16, 7:00 PM

News & local government

King County Regional Homelessness Authority has $17 million shortfall; calls for agency review.MyNorthwest.com · Oct 15, 4:14 PM · Around

Safety & emergencies

Fatal shooting in Burien early Friday; investigation ongoing.KING5.com · Oct 16, 6:44 AM · Around

Traffic & transport

Weekend lane and ramp closures on I-405 and I-5 in King County; check routes before traveling.KIRO 7 News Seattle · Oct 16, 11:30 AM · Around
South King County I-5 lane closures begin Monday, October 19; expect delays southbound.KIRO 7 News Seattle · Oct 16, 11:30 AM · Around

Events & going out

King County has 100 ballot drop boxes for election voting; find yours online.West Seattle Blog... · Oct 16, 5:54 PM · Around
Lincoln Girls Freshman Volleyball plays at Eastside Catholic today.MaxPreps · Oct 16, 3:25 AM

Health & care

Washington seeing early start to flu season; health officials urge vaccinations.FOX 13 Seattle · Oct 15, 6:16 PM · Around

Sports

Sammamish Varsity Football plays Franklin today; check MaxPreps for details.MaxPreps · Oct 16, 1:38 AM

Community & volunteering

King County Sheriff hosts gun buyback Saturday in Burien; no questions asked.KIRO 7 News Seattle · Oct 16, 10:22 AM · Around

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