LFP & Shoreline Rotary together celebrated WORLD POLIO DAY…

L-R Two Shorecrest volunteers, Robin Roat, Mark Phillips, Sarah Phillips

The END POLIO NOW buffet at the Everest Kitchen in LFP Town Center was a huge success. 

Thank you to the community for dining and drinking with us to support the eradication of polio. We hope to see you next year.

Wild polio remains endemic in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and variant polio outbreaks threaten the progress we have made against the disease.

As long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat to children everywhere. 

End Polio Now

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Daylight shines between Scully and Noble in the 32nd at candidate forum in Edmonds

32nd LD Candidates Danica Noble (left) and Keith Scully (right) prepare to debate at a candidate forum at the Edmonds Public Library. Photo by Oliver J Moffat 

By Oliver Moffat

Some voters in the 32nd district might be stumped filling out their ballots. Long time Shoreline city council member, Keith Scully, is running against Danica Noble, an antitrust attorney and PTA advocate for State Representative position 1 in the 32nd. 

Both candidates are Democrats, and on most issues, Noble and Scully are more likely to agree than disagree. But in closing arguments to voters at a recent candidate forum, some differences between the candidates emerged.

The two candidates faced off in a forum hosted by the local Democrats at the Edmonds Library on Saturday. Washington’s 32nd legislative district spans from Northwest Seattle, through Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and into Edmonds and Lynnwood. Noble and Scully are running for a legislative position previously held by longtime state Rep. Cindy Ryu who is running to unseat Senator Jesse Salomon, a race that has gotten much more media attention.

At the Edmonds forum, when asked about the most important issues local voters are facing, both Noble and Scully named education funding at the top of the list. And both candidates support the Millionaires Tax and say the state must do more to fix Washington’s regressive tax system. Both candidates have left-aligned positions on how to address the homelessness crisis.

Their overlapping positions have left some voters in the 32nd district undecided. But at the Saturday forum, some daylight – but not much – was visible between Scully and Noble. Noble repeatedly called for urgent action to regulate AI and hold Big Tech accountable. Scully, on the other hand, appeared to position himself as the more centrist of the two candidates.

Voters can read the complete version of this article with comments from the candidates as published in The Urbanist.

By now, voters have their ballots and Saturday’s forum will serve as the candidates closing arguments to voters: a video recording of the forum was posted online.

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Shoreline Council reviewed 2027-2028 department budget recommendations

On October 19, 2026 the Shoreline City Council reviewed the 2027-2028 biennial budget.

L-R: Councilmembers Snider, Scully, Deputy Mayor Pobee, Mayor Robertson, Councilmember Mork. Councilmembers Ademasu and Roberts participated on Zoom.

By Kathleen Russell

The Shoreline 2027-2028 Biennial Budget totals $434.3 million and is in review by Council. On Monday, October 19, 2026, City departments presented their 2027-2028 Biennial Budgets to Shoreline City Council. After each department presentation, Council had the opportunity to ask questions. See video here.

Council discussion included Limited Time Employees (LTE); website fees; support of Shoreline Farmers Market; programs to expand dining options in Shoreline; ongoing need in Human Resources; role of the urban forester; % goal of the tree canopy; role of community support specialists; public art; decrease in public policing complaints; and concern about vandalism, an everyday challenge as confirmed by staff.

Council requested a separate discussion pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI). Following a question about cybersecurity, staff confirmed that Shoreline operations and website are secure.

The Planning Department presented one-time budget supplements required by state mandates and confirmed the steady pace of permitting, with less activity on large scale developments. The Planning Department is working to speed up permitting and a new process will be implemented in January 2027.

Increase in permit fees, three options, were presented with the 75% cost recovery option recommended by staff.

Residents may submit their questions about the budget to Council@shorelinewa.gov

The next budget review meeting is on Monday, October 26, when the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will be presented by Public Works.

References:

• Link to the 2027-2028 Proposed Biennial Budget and 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Shoreline Area News article about the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget, October 15, 2026.

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Chocolate - Chocolate - EIGHT times

The Shoreline Chocolate Festival on Saturday October 24, 2026 has tickets left and you spontaneous types should still be able to buy tickets at the door!

Eight different chocolatiers will be handing out samples - and selling their goodies on Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

The event will be held at the Shoreline Senior Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. (Facing 185th)

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Sunday sign-waving continues - Vote early - return your ballot to official drop box

Vote Human Rights
Choose Kindness
Better Together

Story & Photos by Pamela Mieth

Sunday sign-waving continues - 

Vote early (but only once!) and return your ballot to an official drop box

Following a double-header last weekend of back-to-back "Get Out The Vote Early" sign-waving events, area residents plan to continue the visibility push this weekend at the Shoreline-Edmonds line.

A great turnout at last Saturday's "No Kings!" info and sign-waving event at three prominent intersections on Aurora in Shoreline was followed up by the regular "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving where some 40 locals displayed similar messages, along with a few "saltier" ones as well.

"Trump is Putin's (expletive deleted)"
"Vote, your Democracy depends on it!!!"

They return to the Aurora Avenue North (Hwy 99) and N 205th St intersection this Sunday, October 25, 1-2pm to encourage voters to fill out their ballot early and return it to an official drop box to make sure their vote counts. As well, information on how voters can track their ballots or who to contact in case of any issues, is available.

As always, local group Everyday Activists accepts non-perishable food toiletries and school supplies for donation to a local group assisting those in need.

Bring a sign or just yourself, ask questions or stand up for your rights and those of others, especially free and fair elections that are central to our democracy.

The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Final Days to Donate - Shoreline Food Drive Ends October 31

There's still time to make a difference! The Shoreline Food Drive wraps up on Saturday, October 31, please join us for one final push to support our neighbors facing food insecurity.

Throughout October, local businesses and organizations across Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, and North Seattle have generously opened their doors as official food donation drop-off locations. 

Thanks to their support, giving back is as easy as dropping off a few nonperishable food items while you're out running errands!

Hopelink's Shoreline Food Market is a vital community resource, helping local individuals and families access nutritious food during times of need. Every donation, big or small, helps keep the shelves stocked and ensures our neighbors have access to the food they need.

You Have Until October 31 to Give!

Look for the "Shoreline Food Drive" signs at participating locations and drop off your nonperishable food donations before the drive ends. From canned meals and nut butters to spices and non-dairy milk, every contribution makes a difference.

• Find a drop-off location near you: View Participating Locations
• See the list of most-needed food items: View the Needs List
• Prefer to make a monetary donation? Donate Online

Shoreline Food Drive Drop-Off Locations

Ballinger Thriftway
20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM

Lara Grauer Photography
14300 Greenwood Ave N, Suite E, Seattle, WA 98133
Tuesday & Wednesday, 2–4 PM, or by appointment

Minuteman Press North Seattle
10300 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5:30 PM

Ridgecrest Books

512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Sunday & Monday, 11 AM–5 PM; Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–7 PM

ShoreLake Arts
521 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–4 PM

Shoreline College
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Student Union Building, Room 9203 (Career Center), Shoreline
Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM; Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM

Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Every day, 9 AM–6 PM

Spartan Recreation Center
202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–8 PM; Friday, 7 AM–5 PM; Saturday, 8 AM–3 PM

Spin Alley Bowling & Vault 177
1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177
Monday–Thursday, 12–10 PM; Friday, 12–11 PM; Saturday, 11 AM–11 PM; Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM

Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline City Hall

17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

Shoreline Teen Center at Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Monday–Thursday, 2:30–6 PM; Friday, 2:30–9 PM; Saturday, 6–10:30 PM

Shoreline Historical Museum
18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM

Shoreline Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE, Building G, Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–4 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM–1 PM

Sport Clips
15407 Westminster Way N, #5A-2, Shoreline, WA 98133
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM; Saturday, 8 AM–6 PM; Sunday, 8 AM–5 PM

The Nock Point
22313 70th Ave W, Suite U1A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–8 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM

Third Place Commons
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Every day, 8 AM–9 PM

Spartan Gym

Special Collection Event — November 7

Shoreline Cooperative Preschool's 39th Annual Carnival
510 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Saturday, November 7, 10 AM–2 PM

Although the community-wide food drive officially ends October 31, Shoreline Cooperative Preschool will host an additional collection opportunity during its annual carnival on November 7.

Let's finish strong! Grab a few extra items on your next grocery run, visit one of these generous community partners, and help us make the final days of the Shoreline Food Drive count. We can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors.

-Photos by Kate Ledbetter

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Fall recycling collection event Kenmore - Lake Forest Park October 24, 2026

This Saturday October 24, 2026 from 9am-3pm is your chance to to clear out 

• unwanted lead acid batteries
• electronics/computer equipment
• TV sets
• old documents that need shredding

Fees apply to recycle some items, including:

• tires
• propane tanks
• refrigerators & freezers
• mattresses & box springs

Please, household items only. No hazardous waste. No flat beds or dump trucks allowed. Read the full details on what you can and can't bring on the event flyer.

The event will be held at Kenmore Middle School 20323 66th Ave NE, Kenmore WA 98028

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Washington State and Denmark establish formal ties around maritime and industrial expertise

Gov Ferguson and Ambassador Abrahamsen display the signed agreement.

SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson and Ambassador Karen Eva Abrahamsen, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Denmark in the United States, established a new era in trade and partnership between Washington and Denmark with the signing of the first cooperative agreement between the two regions.

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the State of Washington and the Royal Danish Embassy to advance shared priorities, including:

• Industrial decarbonization
• Water efficiency and reuse
• Commercialization of sustainable fuels
• Port development
• Maritime decarbonization
• Circular manufacturing and industrial symbiosis

This agreement will help drive further technology exchange and innovation, business ties, study and trade missions and more.

“From maritime technologies to industrial processes, Washington and Denmark have much to learn from each other,” said Governor Ferguson.

“This agreement will support our communities, research institutions, and businesses in strengthening relationships with their Danish partners.”

Governor Bob Ferguson and Ambassador Karen Eva Abrahamsen
share a word after the signing/

“With this agreement, Denmark and Washington State are combining their experience and strengths to create new opportunities for industries, ports and local communities,” said Ambassador Karen Eva Abrahamsen, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Denmark in Washington, D.C.

“I look forward to seeing what we will build together.”

Denmark is a world leader in vessel electrification. It has world class maritime engineering talent and government backed green shipping initiatives, including the ongoing implementation of a ferry electrification system. 

Washington state is also in the midst of electrifying both legacy and next-generation ferries. Together, these programs are among the largest ferry electrification projects in the world.

Industrial symbiosis refers to taking the waste from one industry, such as heat, left-over materials, or wastewater, and using that waste to feed into a neighboring industry. This makes businesses more efficient and lowers costs, creating growth opportunities while helping achieve climate goals.

Washington was the first state in the U.S. to develop a state-supported Industrial Symbiosis program and is currently the U.S. leader in advancing these techniques. Danish partners have been instrumental in the development of multiple economic projects around the state. 

Through this partnership and investments managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, over 25 Washington ports, cities, and counties are pursuing industrial symbiosis as a strategy for sustainable growth and economic opportunity.

The signing took place at One Ocean Week, a major global oceans conference in Seattle hosted by Washington Maritime Blue.

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State 32nd District Rep candidates Davis, Siddiqi face off in forum

Candidates Lauren Davis, left, and Imraan Siddiqi, right, after the debate on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Shoreline. Photo by Jamie Holter.

By Jamie Holter

MyMLTNews.com

Six candidates running to represent three separate offices for Washington state’s 32nd Legislative District came together Sunday afternoon in Shoreline to share their priorities and positions. More than 100 people showed up and remained for the entire two hours of discussion and debate.

Moderated by the League of Women Voters, the 30-minute discussion was an opportunity to meet the candidates Lauren Davis and Imraan Siddiqi, who want to fill the Position 2 House of Representatives seat for the 32nd District.

Davis is the incumbent.

They also shared opinions on ranked-choice voting, a new topic raised during this event.

This is the third of three articles summarizing candidate questions and answers.

You can see the earlier reports on 32nd District State Senate candidates Jesse Salomon and Cindy Ryu here and on State Representative Position 1 candidates Danica Noble and Keith Scully here.

Because of the length of the report, only the opening and closing statements are included here. Go here to read the entire report on this race.

32nd Legislative District State Rep. Position 2: Lauren Davis (incumbent) and Imraan Siddiqi introduce themselves

Lauren Davis
Photo by Claudia Meadows

Lauren Davis: It has been truly the honor of my entire life to represent all of you in the state Legislature for the past eight years. I spent my early career actually as a Head Start preschool teacher. Then I worked in international development for a few years. I lived and worked in West Africa. 

When my best friend Ricky was struggling in our behavioral health system, I did a career swap and ended up working at suicide prevention, mental health promotion, and substance use treatment and recovery services.

In the Legislature, I’ve centered my work in the healthcare and public safety committees on which I serve. Our district, unfortunately, has been plagued with some pretty significant public safety challenges that I spend a lot of my time on.

Some of the challenges are related to [sex] trafficking on Aurora, and then in the northern end of our district, challenges related to gun violence and juveniles engaged in violent crime.

I’ve spent a lot of my time working on addressing individuals with untreated behavioral health challenges throughout the district, including from the pediatric to the geriatric population.

Imraan Siddiqi

Imraan Siddiqi: My background is the child of immigrants who came to this country in the 1960s. Born in Alabama, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. My life has taken a lot of different places. I’m a small business owner. I’m a father of three sons, and for the last 16 years, I’ve worked in civil rights, standing up for our Constitutional rights as the executive director of the Arizona Chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations, and then here in Washington State since 2020.

I’ve been on the front lines of standing up for civil rights, and in talking to the voters, they care about a lot of different things.

We’re seeing what’s happening in our district each and every day. You see the people who are out on the streets protesting right now who really care about their immigrant neighbors? I’m standing up against this federal overreach right now.

Our political system has been infected by corporate dollars. I want to get all corporate money out of politics, like the State of Hawaii did.

And then finally, making life more affordable. I’m a homeowner, but I’m also paying two college tuitions right now, we’re really struggling. I mean, I make a good salary, my wife makes a good salary, but the middle class is getting squeezed right now. So we need to do more on a state level to make sure that life is more affordable for the middle and working class.

Closing statements

Imraan Siddiqi: I feel like we’re in the most consequential election of our lifetime. A lot of a lot is at stake in about 16 days from now. You know what you see with Congress, Senate, House of Representatives, how we hold this administration accountable.

This is not a normal time for us to just go out there and cast ballots.

And I would say the same exists on the state level. We have a lot of great candidates that are coming in here and talking. When we’ve talked about these key issues, when we talk about the concerns of this district and our neighbors being picked off by ICE, these affordability issues, the corporate dollars that flood this system, this is not a normal time.

And when you want that ballot cast in Olympia, you want to think about your own conscience and who’s the person of conscience who’s actually going to stand up and actually vote their conscience in that situation.

I’m a person who’s been living my conscience in my profession in my advocacy world for 16 years, actually 25 years, and I’ve stood up against some of the toughest challenges. I was a plaintiff in the first Muslim ban lawsuit against Trump, so I’m unafraid to stand up even when things are tough and the odds are against us. So I would look to you and say, who do you want? They’re casting that vote on your behalf.

Lauren Davis: Thank you for being here. I would also encourage all of you, implore you really, to continue your engagement with the Legislature, with whichever candidate in the three races prevails.

The statistic is jarring that 2% of the American public, even those who know who their state lawmakers are, engages with them. But the truth of the matter is that because there’s so few who do, people who actually engage with us really have outsized power and influence. It’s not lip service. You can make a tremendous difference.

Before I accidentally got elected to the state Legislature, I was an advocate. I was not a real lobbyist, not a real anything. I was 20-something years old, and I was a professional pain in the ass. I talked to my lawmakers, and I took my vacation days, and I chased people around the Capitol, and got a law passed called Ricky’s Law, but I say that to say you have enormous capacity to to make a difference, and I would really encourage you to do that.

You’re doing that today. I hope to continue to serve you, to represent you. I sort of like the hokey pokey. I put my whole self into this work. I really do. I don’t have a lot of hobbies because my hobby was service, and then that became my job, and it’s just really an honor. And I learn every day from all of you. I am always hearing about new problems, new issues to solve, it’s a joy.

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Free kids' event - decorate cookies at Town & Country Market October 24, 2026

Bring the kiddos to decorate pumpkin-shaped cookies! It'll be a frightfully fun time.

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun and tasty free kids’ event! Little ones will get to decorate their own pumpkin-shaped cookies with colorful frosting, sprinkles, and spooky toppings. It’s a fun, hands-on, and delicious way to celebrate the season.

Saturday October 24, 2026 from 10am - 2pm

Shoreline Town & Country Market at Shoreline Place

15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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Navigating Senior Resources: Housing, Care and Finances

Navigating Senior Resources: Housing, Care and Finances

Monday, October 26, 2026 from 2-4pm

Shoreline Library

345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155
For Adults
Cost: FREE

Explore the full continuum of aging‑related support — from where seniors live, to how they receive care, to how they protect their assets and plan for the future. Topics of discussion include:

• Senior housing options
• Home care services
• Senior real estate specialists
• Financial planning

Presented by True North Collective.

Registration not required.

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Stacy Jones Band birthday bash at Aurora Borealis October 23, 2026

Stacy Jones Band Birthday Bash! With Mad Bojo & Special Guests

Friday October 23, 2026

Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Doors 6pm and Show 7-10pm

21+

For the 3rd year in a row Stacy has celebrated her birthday with a show at Aurora Borealis. Filled with amazing music from Stacy Jones Band and all her friends. This is one of the coolest blues shows of the year!

Tickets:

• $15 (+ taxes & fees) – General Admission Advanced
• $20 (+ taxes & fees) – Day of Show
• Get Tickets here

Event Supported By Washington Blues Society

www.youtube.com/StacyJonesBand

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Are you the kind soul pulling ivy from Boeing Creek Park

Boeing Creek Park is south of N 175th St.

A reader reports that someone or some group has been doing some substantial removal of ivy and blackberry stalks around the detention pond in Boeing Creek Park, but there are no signs to indicate it is organized under City auspices.

There is a City-sponsored ongoing ivy pull across the street in the Boeing Creek Open Space, but this is separate.

She would like to volunteer.

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Grand Opening and Welcome Back Open House for new Edward Jones office November 5, 2026

Suzan Shayler and Darla Cerrillo will host an open house and ribbon cutting for their new Edward Jones office location at 8129 Lake Ballinger Way, Suite 103, Edmonds WA 98026, across the street from Aurora Village.

Thursday November 5, 2026 from 3-5pm. Ribbon cutting at 3:30pm

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign.

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Shoreline Tree Board to hear presentation on Public Urban Forestry Operations & Management Plan 10-22-26

Shoreline Tree Board

Upper L-R: Chair Cindil Redick-Ponte, Vice Chair Amy Marshall, Jonathan Garner, 

Lower L-R: Wendy Cho Ripp, Alexa Valett, Amber Clark

Shoreline Parks, Recreation, Community Services/Tree Board Meeting
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7pm
Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N., Room 303
Zoom link

Agenda

Public comment page

Presentation: Draft of "Public Urban Forestry Operations & Management Plan”
Introduction, pages 7A-1 to 7A-7; Plan pages 7A-8 to 7A-107)

Presented by 

• Kevin Hickenbottom, Urban Forestry Supervisor, City of Shoreline
• Kim Frappier, Principal, Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, FACET NW

Summary: This working draft, version 2, is being presented to the PRCS/Tree Board, the first of two reviews, for the purpose of gathering feedback to include in the final draft to be presented to City Council next year for final adoption. 

(Note: This plan does not pertain to the private tree code update now in progress.)

Additional agenda items:

• 2027 Special Events Changes Update
• Public Arts Donations

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Help Shape the Future of Third Place Commons

Third Place Commons is your place to connect, create, learn, work, play, and so much more. Now, we want to hear from YOU!

We’re conducting our first-ever community survey, and we’d love for you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts. Plus, there are prizes!

Take the Survey

Your feedback will help shape what’s next at Third Place Commons.

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE.

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The Alzheimer’s Association Returns to Laurel Cove November 3, 2026

The Alzheimer’s Association returns to Laurel Cove Community on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 1 to 2pm for “Healthy Living for Brain and Body,” the final presentation in a four-part series on brain health and wellness.

Guest speaker Lauren, an Alzheimer’s Association Program Manager with 13 years of experience in dementia care, will share practical, evidence-based strategies for healthy aging, including nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits that support brain health.

The free event will be held at Laurel Cove Community, 17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP: mfrancart@laurelcovesl.com or 206-900-6016.

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Itchy

Whitney Potter is a local artist who graces us with his charming cartoons and groaner puns.

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State 32nd District Representative candidates for Position 1 Noble and Scully

The reporter covered the entire forum with the two candidates for Position 1 House of Representatives. It is too long for the constraints of our publications. Therefore, this article contains only the opening and closing remarks from each candidate. Please read her complete report on this race here: candidates Noble, Scully meet -Editor

Innis Arden candidate forum was the only in-person event
Photo by Jamie Holter in MyMLTNews.com

By Jamie Holter

MyMLTNews.com

Six candidates running to represent three separate offices for Washington state’s 32nd Legislative District came together Sunday afternoon in Shoreline to share their priorities and positions. More than 100 people showed up and remained for the entire two hours of discussion and debate.

Moderated by the League of Women Voters, the 30-minute discussion was an opportunity to meet the candidates Danica Noble and Keith Scully, who want to fill the Position 1 House of Representatives seat vacated by Rep. Cindy Ryu.

Ryu is running to unseat current State Sen. Jesse Salomon. (Our summary of that exchange is here.)

Noble and Scully said there was little daylight between them on issues. They are both liberal Democrats and support the millionaires tax. But they have different backgrounds and said they will bring that unique experience to Olympia.

Presented here is the second of three articles summarizing candidate questions and answers.

32nd Legislative State Rep. Position 1: Danica Noble and Keith Scully

Opening remarks

Keith Scully
Photo by Claudia Meadows

Keith Scully: I’m delighted to be here today with my wife. She was on the Shoreline School Board. Our twins, Thomas and Eddie, went through Syre and are now Einstein eighth graders. I’ve been in this community for a long time.

Fifteen years ago, I volunteered for the City of Shoreline Planning Commission. Five years after that, I ran for City Council. I’ve been on City Council for 10 years, including terms as mayor. I think every politician needs to get out and doorbell. I’m at 14,000 doors. My priorities are formed by talking to the people in the district, everywhere from north Lynnwood all the way down to 125th [Street] in Seattle and figuring out what’s important to them, and then combining that with my 10 years of City Council experience to come up with priorities.

First priority is affordability, and that’s partly taxes. The state budget has gone up every year for the last 10 years. We’ve got to rein that in. We need to completely reform the tax code. I want to see progressive taxes, so we stop taxing people out of their homes with regressive property and sales taxes.

Finally, the environment. That’s why I got into politics in the first place. Hope we get a question later about energy because I could talk about that forever.

And also, K-12 education. Two kids in middle school. My older daughter teaches middle school. My wife was on the School Board. These are issues I know very very well, and I’m fully prepared to control.

Danica Noble
Photo by Claudia Meadows

Danica Noble: This is my first time running for office, and it wasn’t that I always dreamed of being a politician. This moment called for me to be able to be willing to do the work that I think needs to be done, and that comes from my personal and professional background.

I have three kids in public schools: elementary, middle and high school. I serve as an advocacy director for their PTAs and on the state PTA advocacy board, and have been doing that for years. Our schools are in crisis. Our students have mental health and academic crises that they’re facing. That’s something that I want to work on.

Professionally, I spent the last 20 years at the Federal Trade Commission doing anti-monopoly and consumer protection work, suing grocery stores that were merging, hospitals that were merging, and most recently big tech.

I spent the last four years suing Facebook. Part of the crises that our children are facing because of what they’re facing online. As a mom, my job is to protect them from dangers I didn’t know [existed], and it’s difficult. And our urgency to act is now.

So my priorities are to bring guardrails to tech in this state. They are absolutely missing. Fully fund education, and then finally bring some much-needed experience in consumer protection to this state.

Closing statement

Danica Noble: I am so glad you’ve been here, and many of you for the entire time to hear all the candidates. That’s an incredible way to be civically engaged. I think that’s been my favorite part of running. As Keith mentioned, we both knocked on a lot of doors. I have come away from that so optimistic. People want to save democracy. They want to be involved. People are voting for the first time. It’s really exciting, and so it’s great to see you guys here.

I think that either Keith or I would be great legislators in Olympia, but I think that we bring differences, and what I bring are some pieces that are missing across the board in Olympia. That is four years on a Federal AI task force, looking at these companies, looking at the data centers. That background is needed and important. I have been 10 years as the consumer protection chair of the Washington State Bar Association for Antitrust Consumer Protection Unfair Business Practices.

We’ve talked a lot about unfair business practices. The Consumer Protection Committee is missing folks with law enforcement in that position. So that’s something that I would really love to work on and bring to Olympia. And I would love to bring all of you and your perspectives. So I invite you now and in the future to be in touch, and I mean that very sincerely. Thank you so much for coming today, and can’t wait to get to work and circulate.

Keith Scully: It’s just a really momentous election, and that there was a lot going wrong. I agree, but I also have hope. Some people hand my stuff back and say I won’t talk to you because of your [political] party. But that’s very few. Most people want to talk. Most people want to work out solutions. Most people have the welfare of the state as their primary goal, and they want a government that works.

That’s what I want to deliver. I think that’s what I have delivered on the Shoreline City Council. I’m prepared to continue delivering. This is an important race because Dania is somebody I’ve supported. But we do offer different things, and what I offer, I think, is is the track record and the focus on keeping government working well as a first step, including fixing our tax code, and then looking at the problems we need to fix, rather than running stuff off the cliff with great intentions, but nonetheless without a watch on how we’re getting there and whether we can sustain it.

The entire report can be read here.

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World Polio Day with Shoreline and LFP Rotary Clubs at Everest Kitchen tonight 4-8pm

Rotary volunteer helping with vaccinations in Africa

World POLIO Day is officially October 24 every year. 

There are approximately 36,500 Rotary clubs worldwide, with around 1.16 million Rotary members.We are are all looking forward to the complete eradication of polio. 

Thank you again for supporting us and our efforts to save children. 

Shoreline Rotary and Lake Forest Park Rotary will be at the Everest Kitchen at the LFP town Center upper level wing, intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE tonight 10-21-2026 from 4-8pm. We hope to see you there.

IT’S A BUFFET-$25/PERSON

20% of all proceeds will go to the eradication of polio 

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Teen after the game party Friday following Rotary Cup October 23, 2026

Shoreline Teen Center and teen programs presents High School after-game party Friday October 23, 2026

High School exclusive event this Friday at Spartan Recreation Center 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 at 9:00pm to 11:00pm.

The game party will start after the annual Shorewood versus Shorecrest Rotary Cup football game.

We will have music, dancing, Open gym, and lots of free pizza!

All youth 9th through 12th grade are welcome, but please bring some form of identification like your ASB card.

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Teen Halloween party October 30, 2026

Come to our FREE Halloween Party! On Friday October 30, 2026 from 4-9pm

Panda Express, candy, dance, games, and... a costume contest!
(no face masks or weapons)

For middle and high school youth!

Richmond Highlands Recreation Center

16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Questions? landerson@shorelinewa.gov

Note: Teens at the Shoreline Teen Center are old enough to check themselves in and out. While staff support them while they’re here, we are not able to supervise once they leave the building.

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Harvest Carnival at Shoreline Cooperative Preschool November 7, 2026

 

Come one come all to SCP’s Harvest Carnival!

This fun-filled community event includes games, food, prizes, a silent auction, and more!

Activities aimed at kids ages 1-10 but there is something for everything - Face painting, photo booth, balloon animals, interactive robot demonstration, free hot dogs, playground, Ridgecrest Books
pop-up shop, KCLS, indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family.

Browse our Auction Catalog and get excited about great deals on goods & services from beloved local businesses!

All proceeds go to support Shoreline Cooperative Preschool, a non-profit play-based cooperative preschool and parent education program. Can’t wait to see you there! 

Saturday November 7, 2025 from 10am to 2pm.
Shoreline Cooperative Preschool 510 NE 175th, Shoreline WA 98155

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Lake City Partners Opening Doors to Home

Lake City Partners operates The Oak shelter on Aurora as well as a senior women's shelter in Kenmore and a day program in Lake City.

They just launched their year-end appeal for funds.

Help Us Raise $40,000 This Year-End

A safe, stable place to call home can change everything. At Lake City Partners, we know that the journey out of homelessness looks different for everyone. Through outreach, shelter, and personalized support, we help our neighbors take meaningful steps toward housing and stability.

As shifting public priorities and funding landscapes create new challenges for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, community support is more important than ever. Our commitment to our neighbors remains unchanged, but we need your help to sustain the programs and services they depend on.

This year-end, we're inviting you to help us raise $40,000 to keep Opening Doors to Home. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of people like you to help bridge funding gaps and ensure that our neighbors continue to have a pathway toward stable housing.

Make a year-end gift today. Together, we can keep Opening Doors to Home.

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Shoreline Veterans' Day program November 11, 2026

Veterans Day Program

Wednesday November 11, 2026

3 - 4:30 pm

Shoreline City Hall

17500 Midvale Ave N

Join the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Veterans Association as they celebrate veterans. All veterans of any U.S. military service are invited, along with family and friends and those who would like to honor our veterans. There will be a short program followed by refreshments.

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Building Community Resilience through Emergency Management

CityLearn: Building Community Resilience through Emergency Management

November 12, 2026 

from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

and online with Zoom

In this session, you’ll learn about the local risks and hazards that affect Shoreline and how to get yourself and your family two‑weeks ready. 

We’ll cover creating simple emergency plans, building preparedness kits for people, pets, cars, and workplaces, and how to stay informed by signing up for local emergency alerts. You’ll also get an introduction to CERT and other preparedness training opportunities, learn how the City of Shoreline responds during emergencies, and walk away with a set of quick, easy actions you can do tonight to boost your readiness.

Advance registration is required to attend this event virtually.

REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK

Preparedness Resources

• Office of Emergency Management | City of Shoreline
• EFFAK Toolkit – Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
• Flooding happens everywhere
• Washington Smoke Blog
• Washington is tsunami country
• Red Cross: How to prepare for emergencies.html
• National Weather Service

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: October 21 - 27

Round-up provided by: Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: October 21 - 27

Chocolate, Monsters, and Candy, Oh My! Saturday in Shoreline is bursting with fun from the Ridgecrest Halloween Parade and the first annual Shoreline Chocolate Festival to the Shoreline Farmers Market and Wild Mushroom Show, there’s plenty happening for every interest. But don't overlook the rest of the week! Catch some live music, bring something broken to Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library, meet a few neighbors, or explore local art. Check out our picks for the week below, and follow the event links for all the details!
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must-attend events of the week! (and Halloween event in Orange)
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Wednesday, October 21
Free Live Music at North City Bistro
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, North City Bistro
Live Music At North City Bistro Every Wednesday from 4-6 PM!
 
Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
We will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry on your own.
 
North City MeetUp
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Suni’s Express
Just show up and say hi + get to know a few neighbors.
 
Thursday, October 22
Studio Tour: The Art of Stephen J. Walker
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Join us in City Hall's 3rd Floor Gallery, for the opening of Studio Tour: The Art of Stephen J. Walker, a retrospective celebrating more than four decades of work by Shoreline artist Stephen J. Walker.
 
CityLearn: Constitution Day Series: Running for Local Office
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Curious about what it takes to run for local office? This session will explore what local elected service entails, how volunteer and community experience can help prepare someone for public office, and perspectives from people who have run for office in Shoreline and King County.
 
Friday, October 23
Ellipsis Cookie Friday Walk Up Window @ SALVATION
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Salvation Artists Collective
Cookies for grownups. And for kids. Handmade, delicious, irresistible cookies. Every Friday from 2-6pm - freshly baked for SALVATION. Oh, and we will have coffee too!
 
Fall Family Festival
Friday, October 23 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Dale Turner Family YMCA
Experience all things fall and see the Y transformed at this year’s Fall Family Festival. The fun will include crafts, games, and more! This event is free and open to the community. Costumes are welcome.
 
After The Game Party - High School event
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Teens, keep the fun going, after the SWHS vs SCHS football game, by going to Spartan Rec Center next to the Shoreline Stadium after the game for the Shoreline Teen Programs, free, After the Game Party!
 
Saturday, October 24
63rd Annual PSMS Wild Mushroom Show
Saturday & Sunday, October 24-25
Our Wild Mushroom Show is one of the largest and most extensive exhibits of mushrooms in the United States. Up to 400 varieties of wild mushrooms are displayed, identified, and classified as edible, poisonous, or valueless as food.
 
Free Kids' Event: Pumpkin Cookie Decorating!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Bring the kiddos to decorate pumpkin-shaped cookies! It'll be a frightfully fun time.
 
Shoreline Chocolate Festival
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
Join us for a fun and delicious Saturday of CHOCOLATE! Taste your way through 8 local artisanal chocolate makers and support your local senior center.
 
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.
 
Ridgecrest Halloween Parade
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Parade Starts @ 165th and 8th Rain or Shine
 
Learn to Sew Reusable Cloth Pads for Menstruation and Incontinence @ STL
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Students will learn to sew reusable cloth pads for menstruation and/or incontinence using a selection of easy-to-find fabrics, and quickly learn how the world of cloth pads is ahead of commercial pads in terms of customization and leak protection.
 
Sunday, October 25
63rd Annual PSMS Wild Mushroom Show
Saturday & Sunday, October 24-25
Our Wild Mushroom Show is one of the largest and most extensive exhibits of mushrooms in the United States. Up to 400 varieties of wild mushrooms are displayed, identified, and classified as edible, poisonous, or valueless as food.
 
Learn to Sew a Pair of Flannel Pajama Shorts @ STL
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Learn to sew a pair of pajama shorts with an elastic waistband and gain enough knowledge to go home and make them on your own.
 
Climate Conversations about Salmon
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Third Place Commons
When the elders of Lake Forest Park reflect on their youth here, their stories often include the abundance of salmon in McAleer and Lyon creeks.  What happened to the salmon?
 
Darrell's Jazz Jam
7:00 PM, Darrell’s Tavern
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Día de los Muertos Workshops - Nicho Altar Box
Wednesday, October 28 4:30 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Get ready for Día de los Muertos with free, hands-on workshops! Join instructor Amaranta Sandys to create art inspired by Día de los Muertos traditions.
 
Indoor Playground Costume Party
Friday, October 30 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
For ages 5yrs and under. Step into a world of imagination at our Indoor Playground Costume Party! Little ones are invited to dress up and dive into a morning of active, hands-on fun. 
 
Día de los Muertos: Roots of Remembrance / Raíces del Recuerdo
Friday, October 30 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Join the City of Shoreline for Roots of Remembrance / Raíces del Recuerdo, a free Día de los Muertos celebration honoring remembrance, culture, and community.
 
Harvest Market 2026 - Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, October 31 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
10 AM–1 PM: Mini Pumpkin Races (featuring Sidhu Farms pumpkins)
12 PM: Costume Parade (Meet at the Bike Valet)
All Day: Dog Costume Contest hosted by Scenthound
All Day: Trick-or-Treating across the market
All Day: The final Harvest Market of Season 15!
 
Shoreline's Halloween Kickoff!
Saturday, October 31 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Start your Halloween right with snacks and treats at T&C. Calling all little monsters! Swing by for treats, goodies, and photo opportunities galore. It'll be spooktacular!
 
Celebrate Halloween at Third Place Commons!
Saturday, October 31 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Third Place Commons
3–4 p.m. | “Discord and That Chord”
Bring the whole family for a whimsical musical performance by the Highlight Quartet on the Commons Stage, in partnership with KCLS and sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.
4–6 p.m. | Lake Forest Park Town Center Trick-or-Treating
After the show, enjoy trick-or-treating throughout Lake Forest Park Town Center! It’s a safe, dry, well-lit place for families to celebrate Halloween and collect plenty of candy.
All Third Place Commons events are free and open to everyone. Come celebrate with us!
 
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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