Jupiter under a waning crescent moon

Photo by David Carlos

Jupiter under a waning crescent moon. The faint outline of the moon is from earthshine.

Taken with an iPhone.
5:45am, 9-8-26

David Carlos

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Welcoming Week: Musical Trip Around the World September 13, 2026

Miho and Diego will be at the Shoreline Library

Welcoming Week: Musical Trip Around the World

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:30pm
Family program, all ages welcome.

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155

206-362-7550

Learn songs from Latin America and Japan in this interactive performance with musical duo Miho and Diego! Discover some rare instruments from other countries and play along by clapping and stamping out rhythms. Celebrate Welcoming Week with your family, friends and neighbors at the library!

Presented by Welcoming America, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, National Welcoming Week celebrates diverse communities and the partners who are working to make them more vibrant places for all. Founded in 2009, Welcoming America aims to ease the tension and challenges that can arise with migration and rapid demographic shifts, both for newcomers and long-time residents, and believes that the strongest communities will be ones where all people can take part in economic, civic and social life.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

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Learn a new language this Fall at Shoreline College

Learn a new language this Fall at Shoreline College! 

Whether you want to travel, brush up on skills or just want to challenge yourself, we have five languages to learn from our talented faculty and instructors: French, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

Intermediate levels will be offered in Winter and Spring 2027.

French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish are also available for 2 academic credits which is perfect for High School Running Start students to get a full year of language credits in 1 College quarter. 

 Contact Enrollment Services for tuition and registration instructions.

For non-credit course details, contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu or check the Continuing Education Registration page

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Cartoons by Whitney Potter: Court

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

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Health Department closes unpermitted pop-up food vendors in Shoreline

Taco Nazareno pop-up

Public Health lists the reason(s) the food business was closed. Reasons for closure may be due to food code violations and failure to follow the permitting process. Depending on the type of closure, additional information may include the date the facility was shut down, whether the business has reopened, the date it reopened, and additional notes.

Tacos Nazareno at 15510 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

• Date closed: September 4, 2026 at 7pm
• Reasons: Operating without a valid permit
• Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe 
• Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities 
• Imminent health hazard: Operating with no water available
• Status:Closed

Tacos CDMX pop-up at N 185th St & Aurora Ave N (located in the same shopping center as Bella's Voice Thrift Store)

• Date closed: September 4, 2026 at 7pm
• Reasons: Operating without a valid permit
• Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
• Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
• Imminent health hazard: Operating with no water available
• Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities
• Status: Closed

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 9 - 15

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 9 - 15
There’s a little bit of everything happening around Shoreline this week! Give back with the Shoreline Blood Drive, get creative at the ShoreLake Arts Sip & Paint at Vault 177 or Rainbow Bingo at the Shoreline Senior Center, and then get ready for a very full Saturday. Stop by the Town Center Pop Up to help imagine the future of Shoreline, stock up at the Farmers Market, sample local favorites at Town & Country Market, or learn something new at the Shoreline Tool Library. Lots of reasons to get out, try something new, and connect with your community!
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must-attend events of the week!
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Wednesday, September 9
Shoreline Blood Drive
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Seattle Scottish Rite Center
The Bloodworks Northwest crews are busy collecting donations to make up for the depleted supplies at the end of summer.
 
Thursday, September 10
September Sip & Paint @ Vault 177 hosted by ShoreLake Arts
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Vault 177
Join local artist Nancy Malek as she shows you how to work with alcohol ink to create a vibrant 6"x6" artwork!
 
Friday, September 11
Shoreline Teen Center Art Club
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Join us for our Teen Center After Dark event and make some “neon” paintings! Create a cool design that glows and take home your creation! All materials will be provided.
 
Rainbow Bingo at the Shoreline Senior Center
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
The Shoreline Senior Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
 
Saturday, September 12
Drive-thru Gun Buyback at Shoreline College
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline College
The King County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Public Health - Seattle & King County, and Shoreline Police are hosting a Gun Buy Back.
 
Town Center Pop Up
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Park at Town Center
The City wants your help imagining what a Town Center could be. Come play, enjoy local food, and help us imagine!
 
Shoreline Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more.
 
Picnic in the Lake Forest Park
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Animal Acres Park
Picnic in the Park is back! Celebrate the LFP community.
 
Close to Home Open House - Shoreline Town & Country Market
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Join us for vendor demos, delicious samples, and meet the people behind some of our favorite local products.
 
Community Threads @ STL
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can’t get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!
 
Simple Wood Furniture Repair for Beginners (S4) @ STL
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Learn how to repair and refresh small wooden furniture pieces in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop.
 
Sunday, September 13
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fresh local food, live music, and fun for all ages!
 
Basic Bicycle Maintenance (S4) @ STL
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Learn the basics of maintaining your bike.
 
Monday, September 14
Senior Art Class: Drawing Flora
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
McKy will walk you through the steps to create various types of flowers and plants. Finish the class with a garden piece you will love!
 
Edward Jones Market Update with Robert Ferguson, Vice President & Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Center for Urban Horticulture, Douglas Classroom
The event is designed to share strategies to help attendees work toward their financial goals. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. Hosted By: Jessy Harb, Daniel Gonzales, and Marcus Cullen
 
Tuesday, September 15
The Savvy Gardener: Fall & Winter chores to make your spring gardening easier
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, North City Water District
The fall season is the best time to prepare for the spring! Ladd Smith will teach fall natural yard care techniques that will ease your spring labor.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
"All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale
Saturday, September 19 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
"All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, from 9am–3pm at the Shoreline Tool Library! Make sure to block off your calendar so you can come by, get some tools, and help us keep thousands of preloved items out of the landfill
 
Oktoberfest in Richmond Beach!
Saturday, September 19 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Vault 177/Spin Alley
Grab your lederhosen, gather your neighbors, and join us for an afternoon of good food, music, games, and plenty of community fun! Bring the whole family and come celebrate fall with your Richmond Beach neighbors!
 
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery
Shorelake Arts bringing people together through art, culture, and shared experiences.
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
City of Shoreline - Official city news and resources.
Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.

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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation annual Fall Fundraiser - buy dinner at Spiro's on Monday September 14, 2026

Save the dishes for another night and head over to

Spiro's Pizza & Pasta on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th for the

Shoreline Public Schools Foundation annual Fall Fundraiser. 

Your meal helps fund grants that support enrichment and engagement across the entire Shoreline Public Schools district.

For more information about SPSF and other ways to donate, visit Shoreline Foundation.org

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Varsity Tennis: Shorecrest 7, Archbishop Murphy 0

Varsity Tennis

9-8-26
Shorecrest 7, Archbishop Murphy 0

Singles

1. Mihai Stransky (S) def. Bryce Casanova 6-1, 6-0.
2. Lleyton Hoy (S) def. Isaac Russell 6-0, 6-0. 
3. Miles Garbaccio (S) def. Max Tsang 6-0, 6-0. 
4. Jasper Dahl (S) def. Chiranjay Dutta Gupta 6-0, 6-1. 

Doubles

1. Luke Artherholt-Grant Carpenter (S) def. Charlie Teichman-Riley Imadhay 6-1, 6-4. 
2. Levi Leptich-Moses Klein (S) def. Nico Urbanink-Talen Brader 6-2, 6-2. 
3. Keane Patterson-Kaden Strang (S) def. Andrew Carr-Bryce Coleman 6-1, 6-0.

Coach Rob Mann

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Jobs: Lake City Partners Executive Director

Lake City Partners

Executive Director
Organization: Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness
Position Title: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Board of Directors
Location: Shoreline and North Seattle, WA
Experience Level: Director / Executive
Salary Range: $140,000–$170,000
Priority Application Deadline: October 2, 2026

Job description and application here

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Lake Forest Park Water District Notice

LFP roundabout project Ballinger & 40th Pl NE
Photo by David Carlos

Lake Forest Park residents: Are you experiencing low water pressure or discolored water?

The Lake Forest Park Water District completed the first scheduled water shutdown related to the Ballinger Way NE Roundabout construction. A few additional scheduled shutdowns will be needed as the project progresses, and customers will e-notified by the LFP Water District in advance.

During this time, some customers may notice slightly lower water pressure than normal and changes in water flow may also occasionally cause discolored water.

If you notice discoloration, run your cold water for a few minutes until it clears. The LFP Water District will also continue flushing as needed. There is no health concern associated with the discoloration.

For more information, please visit the Lake Forest Park Water District webpage.

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Candidates talk pressing issues, goals at Sunday sign-waving

Please Mr. Postman

Get ready to vote -

Candidates talk pressing issues, goals at Sunday sign-waving

Story & Photos by Pamela Mieth

Affordable housing, environmental protection, transportation, public schools, healthcare, and AI regulation are a few of the pressing issues on tap for the state Legislature's upcoming session, along with how to fund those needed efforts while making difficult choices in tough budget times.

Keith Scully, left

Three of those vying to be part of that discussion attended the "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving this past weekend at the Shoreline-Edmonds line to discuss their goals and ideas, answer questions, and hear folks' concerns.

They included Shoreline City Councillor Keith Scully, running for state representative position 1 in the 32nd Legislative District (which includes all of Shoreline and parts of Edmonds, Woodway, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Seattle); and incumbent state Sen. Marko Liias and incumbent position 1 state Rep. Strom Peterson, both running for re-election in the 21st LD (which includes parts of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Everett and Mukilteo).

Asked to commit to a visit of 15-20 minutes, all three (like those on previous Sundays) ended up staying much longer, moving around the intersection to greet attendees and answer questions.

Marko Liias (left, with dog)

Many saw people they had met previously at other events or from door-knocking (something Scully had been doing before attending the sign-waving and then returned to after). Liias brought his well-behaved dog to the event (one of several in attendance), and Peterson made a quick video from the event for later posting to social media.

Local group Everyday Activists helps organize the weekly sign-wavings to highlight opposition to the current federal administration running roughshod over long established principles of the rule of law and ethical norms, and playing Russian roulette with the nation's economy and international standing - and to remind like-minded or unengaged passers-by who don't like what they're seeing that there is a solution - and it's to vote.

With the president's efforts to interfere with mail-in voting, making sure you are registered to vote, getting ready to vote, having a plan B to vote, and voting is more important than ever!

Each of the two candidates in the contested races for the 21st LD, 32nd LD, and five positions on the Washington State Supreme Court were invited to visit one of the Sunday sign-wavings between the end of August and end of October, before the Nov. 3 general election. 

Strom Petersen, center, blue shirt

Seven have attended so far and others have indicated potential attendance at a later date. Updates will be posted as available (including at @everydayshoreline.bsky.social - you do not need to join Bluesky to read the posts).

The sign-waving is held every Sunday, 1-2pm, at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North (Hwy 99) and N 205th St, and attendees can bring a sign or borrow one. As always, non-perishable food and personal care items will be accepted for donation to local organization assisting those in need.

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Free online classes to help parents understand Washington's education and government systems

Washington Family Engagement is pleased to announce the Fall 2026 cohort of the Institute for Parent Leadership (IPL), a free online leadership course for parents, caregivers, and family-serving professionals. Offered in English and Spanish, the course is open to parents statewide.

Classes begin online on Saturday, October 3, and end with a graduation ceremony on December 12, 2026.

The IPL is a free 10-week, 5-hours per week, virtual course that helps participants understand Washington’s education and government systems, partner with schools, engage in their children’s learning, and participate confidently in civic life. 

Parents from rural and urban communities across Washington meet on a weeknight and Saturday mornings to learn with and from one another.

More than 860 parent leaders have graduated from IPL across Washington, and their involvement continues after graduation. Through WAFE’s statewide Parent Network, graduates build relationships, organize around shared priorities, and strengthen parent-led civic action statewide.

“I learned how to communicate my advocacy message clearly, speak with more confidence, and organize my ideas in a way that connects with an audience. I also gained a better understanding of how to listen, collaborate, and use my personal experiences to support the issues I care about.” 2025 IPL graduate

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Canada Geese in flight

Photo by RJ Perna

 Canada Geese in flight

Update: No matter what you have said your whole life, the birds are properly Canada Geese.

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Local student named to Columbia College Summer 2026 Semester Dean's List

COLUMBIA, Mo. (September 3, 2026) - Columbia College recently announced its dean's list for the Summer 2026 Semester (May-August 2026). To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.

Students from the area who received this honor include:

HOMETOWN; NAME

Seattle

Ian Pelky

Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 175 years. As a private, nonprofit institution, the College takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. With locations across the country, more than half of which are on military installations, students may enroll in Day, Evening or Online classes. Columbia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and maintains a network of more than 100,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit ccis.edu.

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SESPA to rally before school board meeting Tuesday September 8, 2026

SESPA, the Shoreline Educational Support Professionals Association has been in contract negotiations with the Shoreline School District throughout the month of August but has not yet come to an agreement.

They are strongly supported by SEA (Shoreline Education Association) - the teachers' union.

The two unions will hold a rally on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30pm at the flagpole outside the Shoreline School District offices, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. The school board meets at 6pm.

SESPA includes school support professionals: the Paraeducators in the classrooms; the special ed paras, Lunchroom, recess and playground. It also includes the office professionals, the office managers, and the registrars. Nurses. Crossing guards.

Correction: Library aides and tech support aides are no longer employed at the school district.

Updated 9-8-2026

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LFP Rotary to hear from new Rotary District President Patricia Chapman September 9, 2026

Lake Forest ROTARY is celebrating our 40th anniversary in Rotary, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:15am. 

Patricia Chapman, Rotary District President

Breakfast is included, if you would like to join us to hear our new Rotary District president, Patricia Chapman. She is a former Mrs. Washington. She is elegant and a wonderful speaker. You are invited to be inspired.

We meet at LFP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
It’s our birthday party! we have cupcakes and a beautiful breakfast put on by the JUICEMAN from the LFP Town Center.

Please be our guest.

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BrickCon LEGO® fan convention in Bellevue September 12-13, 2026

Photo courtesy BrickCon

BrickCon, the longest-running LEGO® fan convention in the world, is hitting the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue Saturday and Sunday September 12-13, 2026

BrickCon is a locally-produced yearly event run completely by volunteers. This year we are celebrating our 25th year! There are 600 builders who will be bringing amazing creations to share with the public. 

Proceeds from the show go toward supporting the BrickCon Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills (STEAM) in children.

Photo courtesy BrickCon

Join the fun!

• Hundreds of models to see! Trains, cities, castles, spaceships, robots, art, and much, much more.
• Brickmaster Jamie, from LEGO® Masters will be there for a special interview Saturday at 1:00. Over his 20-year career, Jamie Berard has also worked as a LEGO® set designer and designer for The LEGO® Movie.
• The Grant Imahara Foundation will be teaching how to build and battle robots in the very popular Bot Box.
• The play area and mosaic wall will be open for anyone to build something fun.
• Vendors will have sets, minifigures, or other items for sale.
• The LEGO® Group will have a special interactive booth to show off the new LEGO® Pokémon™ sets. Kids can battle it out with Pikachu and other characters. Kids will also be able to build their own Premier Poké Ball and bring home other cool LEGO Pokémon merchandise, while supplies last.
• Special commemorative 25th BrickCon merchandise!

Tickets

Tickets are available here There are staggered entry times Saturday, 9am to 4pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. 

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Governor Ferguson signs executive order to mitigate impacts of federal legislation gutting health care and food assistance

Gov Bob Ferguson announcing plans to preserve health care and food assistance for Washingtonians

Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to help mitigate the impacts in Washington state from H.R. 1, federal legislation gutting health care and food assistance nationwide.

President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1 more than a year ago, cutting more than $1.3 trillion in health care and food assistance nationwide. Many health care coverage impacts are coming in the next several months.

Washington is required to implement H.R. 1, and has already been forced to spend nearly $100 million to do so. If Washington state were to pay for everything H.R. 1 cuts, it would cost an estimated $3.2 billion per biennium.

Two major impacts are coming in the next several months:

• Starting Oct. 1, H.R. 1 drastically limits the Medicaid eligibility for lawfully present immigrants. Before the state took action, 14,000 lawful immigrants were set to lose their Apple Health coverage.
• Starting Jan. 1, more than 600,000 Washingtonians will be subject to work requirements for the first time in order to keep their Apple Health coverage. These individuals will also be required to reapply twice as frequently.

“In the richest country in the world, Donald Trump is kicking the most vulnerable people off their health coverage,” Governor Ferguson said. 

“The Big Bad Betrayal Bill is devastating to our health care system. But we are not powerless. I asked my team to find ways to blunt the impact of H.R. 1 on Washingtonians, and they delivered. Their work has preserved health care coverage for hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians. The work continues, and my executive order lays out our next steps.”

Governor Ferguson highlighted two major achievements: 

• Saving Apple Health coverage for 3,000 Washington immigrants, and 
• Implementing an automated verification hub to help 400,000 Washingtonians keep their Apple Health coverage.

He also highlighted that even with these accomplishments, at least 200,000 are projected to lose their Apple Health coverage by the end of 2027 as a direct result of H.R. 1.

The governor encouraged everyone with Apple Health to make sure their information is current, and to look out for communications from Apple Health. He asked Washingtonians to help spread the word, and help loved ones verify their information.

The verification hub will bring together data that is already available to automatically confirm eligibility, so people don’t have to submit new paperwork every six months.

Washington state expects this will help 400,000 people keep their Apple Health.

More information here

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Gun buy-back at Shoreline College September 12, 2026

The King County Sheriff's Office will conduct a gun buy-back at Shoreline College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 on Saturday September 12, 2026 from 8am to 12pm.

Signs will direct drivers to a drive-through station.

The purpose of the buy-back is to get the guns off the streets. Guns collected will be destroyed.

Participants will not have to provide identification and will remain anonymous. They will receive gift cards with the amount based on the type of firearm surrendered.

Deputies will be on the premises to supervise activities.

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Dramatic differences at Sears demolition 9-7-2026

David Carlos took these photos only six days after the previous batch but the site looks dramatically different.

Apparently the crew didn't work on Labor Day so he was able to get close-ups of the interior, including the escalators.

The escalators on the lower floor look pretty intact but the upper floor tells the story.

It helped that the external walls were gone.

--Diane Hettrick

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Labor Day

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

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So lucky to have beautiful Echo Lake in Shoreline

Wendi Valle's State Farm and other volunteers at Echo Lake

By Ann Michel

Echo Lake Native Plant Area celebrated the end of summer with a wonderful weeding and mulching party. 

Thanks to all our volunteers, and a special shout out to the hard working team from Wendi Valle’s State Farm. The Native Plant Zone is absolutely transformed with all the love it got this summer. Thanks to the Green Shoreline Partnership!"

Nesting herons at Echo Lake
Photo by Nancy Morrison

Echo Lake is home to many native conifers and other natives. This year we even had a pair of nesting Green Heron, which was very special. Thanks to Nancy Morrison for this amazing photo, back before they left the nest.

And many thanks to our crew of King County Lake Stewards who go out on the lake 12 times a year to check the water quality and take samples for the lab. 

Huge thanks to Joe Hannan, Nancy Morrison, Manuèle Mayer, Stevie Kallos, Mark Enders, John Brannan, Marné Kristen, John Merriam and Kaye Walker. 

Echo Lake will have a healthier future thanks to them and to the Surface Water Divisions at the City of Seattle and King County: thank you Stefan Grozev and Wafa Tafesh. 

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Bonsai for Beginners at Sky Nursery September 13, 2026

Always wanted to try your hand at this ancient, centering and meaningful craft?

Robert Cho, owner of Asia Pacific Gardening, comes to this in-depth hands-on workshop in the Sky greenhouse with more than *40 years* of Bonsai experience. 40 Years!

With a little history, the fundamental principles of successful bonsai, and expert in-person advice, you'll learn everything you need to know to plant, shape and care for your very own 5-6 year old juniper bonsai tree (outdoor) for decades to come!

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

September 13, 2026

• Morning Session, 11am - 1pm 
• Afternoon Session, 3-5pm

Class Fee - $120 + tax

Register over the phone at 206-546-4851 or at the Sky Nursery registers. Starter tree, planting materials, and ceramic bonsai container included.

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Imagine's 4th Annual Community Festival in Kenmore September 13, 2026

Come join us for an afternoon of Fun, Food & Live Music! (It's ALL FREE)

Sunday September 13, 2026 from 4-7pm
Northlake Lutheran Church 6620 NE 185th St. Kenmore

There will be 3 different food options including a Pakistani BBQ, which is always a big hit as well as traditional Hot Dogs Chips etc.

There will be a variety of Games and an Inflatable Obstacle Course (Bouncy House) for the Kids, and Art projects.

Multiple Booths will provide information about Nonprofit Organizations in the Community. 

Live Music Including 

• "The Imagine All Stars" performing a variety of musical theatre songs performed by cast members of our previous broadway shows 
• The Amazing Fingerpicking Stylings of Guitarist "Anton Betia" 
• Classic R&B Blues with "Luther's Collective"

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Community Sing at Third Place Commons - September 13, 2026

Community Sing at Third Place Commons

Second Sunday Sings is back for another season!

Join us Sunday, September 13, from 3–4 p.m. (new time!) for a free, casual community sing featuring familiar, non-religious music.

No experience or materials needed—you’ll be taught everything you need to know! All ages and voices are welcome.
Come make some music and enjoy an afternoon of community singing!

Third Place Commons is in the upper level of the main building at Town Center, intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park.

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Red Sky Gallery presents Artistic Virtuoso Liang Wei

Liang Wei at the show opening with two showcase paintings reflecting life in China.

Red Sky Gallery is honored to host the extraordinary work of Liang Wei throughout August and September.

His captivating paintings transport us through treasured moments and places— from intimate family celebrations and the farms of Eastern Washington to the unforgettable energy of a beloved Bob Dylan concert. Each scene tells a story and leaves a lasting impression.

Liang Wei’s current show is a 38-year fascination with American landscapes and cross-cultural figures.

In Liang Wei’s beautiful book, "My 20 Year Romance with the American Landscape," 

Gunnar Nordstrom, prominent PNW art dealer and director of Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery, describes the artist perfectly:

“Not a Realist, not a Naturalist and not an Impressionist, Liang Wei is a ‘Moodist.’ The Impressionists wanted to capture the moment; Liang Wei captures a mood. Lingering and delicious, his paintings of long afternoon shadows or a dawn’s rising sun are remembrances of feelings long put away in our memories that are awoken again and again when viewing his paintings.”

Debbie Tomassi, owner of Red Sky Gallery, said, 

“Liang Wei’s consciousness and emotion flow throughout the remarkable exhibition at Red Sky Gallery. His use of whimsical colors conveys excitement of the natural wildlife in the Grand Tetons.

"He is masterful in the ways he explores light and shadow. His paintings invite us to linger, to remember a special place, feeling, or moment we nearly forgot. I am thrilled he agreed to show his art at our gallery. He is a beautiful storyteller through paint and fortunate for this show.”

Liang Wei and Tomassi share a friendship over 30 years, and both showed at the Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery together in the early years.

We invite you to visit Red Sky Gallery during August and September and experience the artistry of Liang Wei in person. Catch the show at Red Sky Gallery, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Ste. A011, Lake Forest Park Town Center.

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Flags at Half-Staff September 11, 2026 Patriot Day

Flag Lowering - September 11, 2026 (Patriot Day)

Gov. Bob Ferguson hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state.

Other government entities, individuals, and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

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Sip & Paint September 10, 2026

Join ShoreLake Arts for our next Paint & Sip at Vault 177 (Spin Alley Bowling Center)

Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 7-9pm

Vault 177
1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline WA 98177

Join local artist Nancy Malek as she shows you how to work with alcohol ink to create a vibrant 6"x6" artwork! Explore & create a masterpiece to display in your home, OR consider submitting your final work for ShoreLake Arts' 6x6 NW Art Showcase hosted in October!

$65 per person. Sign up using the QR code or learn more here.

All supplies will be provided, as well as one complimentary glass of wine or draft beer of your choice - OR - enjoy our specialty cocktail made just for this event!

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Tickets on sale now for Nile Nightmares

More than just a Haunted House, Nile Nightmares is a Haunted Experience! 

Enjoy the Midway while you wait in our virtual queue, where you can grab a bite or a treat, play an escape game, or get your courage up in the Fear Garden! 

We will send you a text when its your groups time to enter the Attraction. 

All Admission tickets include a one time walk through the Haunted Attraction. (Average walk through time is 20 minutes) This is a No-Touch Haunted Experience, with live actors, and “state of the art special effects". 

New for 2026 "The Abyss dark maze", and "The Secret Bar" (Secret Bar add on is only available on select nights) Use the drop down calendar to show tickets available for that specific day.

Real Woods, Real Fog, Real Actors! Book your Haunted Experience Now! Featuring Washington's only “Secret Bar”VIP Experience!

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2026 SHOW DATES AND TIMES:

October 2nd,3rd,9th,10th,11th,16th,17th,18th,23rd,24th,25th,29th,30th,31st

• Fri/Sat 7pm-11pm
• Sundays 7pm-10pm
• Thursday 10/29 7pm to 10pm
• Halloween Night 7pm-11pm

Nile Nightmares is held on the grounds of the Nile Golf Course 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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AG Brown, coalition secure new court order blocking illegal USPS attack on mail-in voting

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 25 states have secured a preliminary injunction (PI) blocking illegal efforts by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted vote-by-mail systems ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

The block prevents implementation of the rule for the November 3 election while the coalition’s lawsuit challenging the rule proceeds. The administration is expected to appeal the order.

The order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts blocks USPS from requiring states to obtain the federal government’s approval of new ballot and return-envelope designs, register for a new USPS portal for tracking voter information (which is not yet operational), input information for each of their state’s mail voters into the portal, and comply with other provisions. It blocks USPS from rejecting ballot mail USPS believes does not comply with the rule.

“As the court previously said, states’ compliance with this illegal order would be ‘practically impossible’ before the November elections given the unprecedented demands it would put on state and local elections officials,” Brown said. “The chaos that would cause is exactly what Trump wants. That’s why we continue to fight for a fair and properly administered election.”

On March 31, President Trump issued an executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service to adopt new regulations that would prohibit USPS from transmitting mail ballots to voters who are not on a USPS-controlled list.

On August 26, USPS finalized a new rule implementing the President’s demands that require states to register every voter who is eligible to vote by mail with USPS and tasking USPS with compiling the registered voters into state-specific lists. 

The rule also establishes new design requirements for the mail-in ballot envelopes created by states, which states are required to meet and get approved by USPS. Under the rule, USPS will not deliver ballots to voters who do not appear on the USPS-generated lists and will not deliver ballots in envelopes that fail to comply with the rule’s new standards.

Brown swiftly co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit to block the unlawful rule. Two days after the rule was finalized, on August 28, the court granted the coalition’s request for a temporary restraining order, finding that compliance with the rule before the November elections was “practically impossible” and that it created a significant risk of disenfranchisement.

With the November general election near, and states sending ballots in the coming days and weeks, the coalition argued the rule inflicts significant, irreparable harm on states by imposing burdensome mail voting requirements that risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The coalition argues that USPS’s rule upends successful, longstanding vote-by-mail procedures and violates federal statutes and the Constitution, which makes clear that states have the primary authority to administer elections.

Brown was joined in filing this lawsuit, which he co-led with the attorneys general of California, Massachusetts, and Nevada, by the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Scene on the Sound: The Walla Walla

Photo by Steve Schneider

The WALLA WALLA being towed to our Eagle Harbor Maintenance facility. Shipyard work is completed and the vessel will have sea trials probably next week in preparation for returning to service.

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Cyclocross event at Shoreview Park - "It's all hard"

The Shoreview challenge was the first of four events.

Story & Photos by David Carlos

On a sunny, pre-Autumn Saturday with temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees, bike riders were up for the challenge at the Northwest Grand Prix Shoreview.

All the riders chose to walk up the stairs

The event was held from 9am to 4pm on Saturday September 5, 2026 at Shoreview Park, 17229 3rd Ave. NW in Shoreline. The course incorporated several areas of the park and included stairs, sand, grass and sloped terrain.

Obstacles

Cyclocross riders complete multiple laps on a short course featuring a variety of surfaces and obstacles. Depending on the terrain, riders may need to dismount, carry their bicycles and run through certain sections.

The course featured steep hillsides and sharp turns

I spoke with one rider as he watched the other competitors while drinking bottled water. When asked about the most challenging part of the course, he said, “You know, it’s all hard. I’m more of a fitness person, not the technical stuff.”

The ankle bracelet holds a timing chip 

When asked what he meant by the technical portions, he pointed toward a hairpin turn.

“This turn right here,” he said. “That’s hard. I saw some people get off and walk.”

Where did he find himself out of breath?

“Everywhere,” he replied. “See, there are also the stairs right here. Some people run them.”

When asked whether he planned to race again that day, his answer was brief: “No.”

The course was set up with different start time for each category of rider

The event included divisions for beginners, juniors, masters, women, men, nonbinary riders, single-speed riders and elite competitors. No USA Cycling license was required. Junior races were free, while adult registration was $45, with an additional race available for $20.

None of the course was easy

The Shoreview race was the first event in a four-race Northwest Grand Prix series organized by Lemon Peel Productions. The remaining races are scheduled for Squalicum on September 19, Lake Padden on October 3 and Steilacoom on October 10.

The right gear is important

According to Lemon Peel Productions, the series combines elements of European cyclocross course design with the distinctive features of venues in the Seattle and Bellingham areas. The Northwest-based event production company specializes in cycling races and promotes inclusive events for competitors of all experience levels.

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