Shorecrest tennis 3/18/2024 vs Lake Stevens

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

3/18 Lake Stevens 4 - Shorecrest 3
At Kellogg MS

Singles
  • Cora Jones (L) def. Lily Haessler 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 
  • Zoe Greenweig (S) def. Karen Bookspun 6-0, 6-3, 
  • Megan McMullen (S) def. Ava Robinson 7-6(3), 6-4, 
  • Ally Miner (S) def. Alyssa Storbakken 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. 
Doubles
  • Bhu Sansuddi-Ru Sansuddi (L) def. Lauren Kajimua-Sophie Schmitz 6-1, 6-0, 
  • Bella Daer-Erin Wright (L) def. Mia Halset-Marta Tekie 6-1, 6-0, 
  • Ryden Powers-Juliana Mauley (L) def. Walker Temme-Thayer Katahara-Stewart
Coach: Rob Mann


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Spaces available for individual meetings with Shoreline staff about your home improvement plans - plus workshops and vendor fair

Individual consult from a previous event
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Do you have a home improvement project in mind but need some guidance to get started? 

Join Shoreline Planning staff for our popular free home improvement workshops to help with your potential project.

We still have spaces available for you to meet with technical reviewers to discuss your potential projects. 

Sign up for individual appointments here. Depending on the scope of your project, you can meet with up to three technical reviewers.

Dates:      
  • Tuesday, March 26           
  • Tuesday, April 23           
  • Tuesday, May 21
Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm
Location: Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline WA 98133

Workshops - in addition to individual appointments there are workshops which require only an RSVP

New presentations for 2024: 
  • Middle Housing: April 23 at 6:30pm New state regulations are increasing residential development opportunities. Learn about middle housing and what it means for your property.
  • Deck 101: May 21 at 6:30pm Learn more about residential deck permitting for new decks and deck replacements.
Vendor fair. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Vendor fair

In addition to appointments with technical reviewers, we will have several outside vendors and resources available to meet with to discuss your project. No appointment is necessary to meet with these vendors, so be sure to set aside extra time to discuss their services. The Vendor Fair is open to all residents of the Seattle metro area.

List of Vendors (subject to change)
  • BECU
  • Cedheco
  • CG Engineering
  • City of Shoreline Environmental Services
  • City of Shoreline Planning & Community Development
  • H2D Architecture + Design
  • Irons Brothers Construction
  • Master Gardeners Program of King County
  • Lowe's of North Seattle
  • Nelson Geotechnical Associates, Inc.
  • Redwood Builders LLC
  • Renewal by Anderson
  • Seattle Credit Union
  • Shoreline Tool Library
  • Sound Seismic
  • State Farm
  • Tree 133 LLC
  • Walls and Weeds
More information

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Richmond Beach resident safe after reported missing

Shoreline Police sent out an alert at 3pm on Monday, March 18, 2024 about a 28 year old man with Down Syndrome who was reported missing from the Richmond Beach neighborhood.

He was located five hours later and is safe.


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Collision at 145th and Aurora blocks traffic for an hour

Photo courtesy SDOT

A collision at the busy intersection of N 145th and Aurora Ave N, on the Seattle side, blocked traffic for an hour on Monday afternoon around 2pm.

No report of injuries.


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Jobs: City of Mountlake Terrace - Public Works Maintenance Aide

City of Mountlake Terrace
Public Works Maintenance Aide
Status Open
Full-Time Employment - temporary
Salary $22.01 per hour
Published Mar 13, 2024
Open until filled

This is a temporary position that assists maintenance workers perform the maintenance of City streets and drainage, traffic control, sanitary sewer system and water system, and related work as required.

Apply through Form Center


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Ecology proposes new and updated limits for toxics in water

After three years,"Hope" the salmon returned to her home stream
in Lake Forest Park and died there before she could spawn.
(See previous article)
Comment period open through April 17, 2024

OLYMPIA – Washington’s waters could soon see more protective limits for dozens of toxic chemicals, meaning cleaner water and a healthier environment for all creatures that call our state’s rivers, streams, and Puget Sound home.

The Department of Ecology is proposing a major update to the state’s aquatic life toxics criteria

As part of the state’s rules for how clean state waters need to be, the aquatic life toxics criteria are designed to protect aquatic life, such as fish and invertebrates, from the effects of toxic chemicals in the water. 

The criteria include limits for marine and freshwater, and limits to protect aquatic life from both immediate (acute) effects, such as death, and long-term (chronic) effects, such as changes in growth and reproduction.

Currently, Washington has aquatic life toxics criteria for 28 toxic chemicals. 

Ecology is proposing to update the criteria for 16 these chemicals and add 14 more chemicals to the list for a total of 42. Well-known chemicals already on the list such as arsenic, copper, nickel, silver, zinc are receiving updates to better protect aquatic life from these chemicals. 

Proposed new additions to Washington’s list include PFOA and PFOS (part of the PFAS chemical group), aluminum, and the emerging chemical of concern 6PPD-quinone, the chemical that comes from tires and is toxic to salmon.

Washington’s last major update to these criteria was 30 years ago. Ecology is proposing these updates now based on updated science and new research, new methods and modeling tools, recommendations from EPA and Tribal governments, and public input encouraging Ecology to prioritize this work.

Once finalized by Ecology and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the updated criteria will become part of water quality permits and used to identify polluted waters that need cleanup plans.

Provide input

Ecology is accepting public comments on this rule through April 17, 2024. All rulemaking documents are available on the aquatic life toxics criteria rule webpage.

Submit comments online, by mail, or at a public hearing:

Mail to:
Marla Koberstein
Department of Ecology
Water Quality Program
P.O. Box 47696
Olympia, WA 98504-7696

Public hearing
Ecology will hold virtual public hearings at:
Ecology will provide an overview of the proposed rule and hold a question-and-answer period, followed by public comment.

Learn more

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Scene on the Sound: Cargo ship and Olympics

Monday, March 18, 2024

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
 
We have a lot of shipping, Navy bases, and tourist transport, but we have avoided an industrial port anywhere. Perhaps because everything is so spread out - Seattle waterfront, Duwamish waterway, Kitsap naval bases, Bremerton waterfront.

--DKH


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Upcoming Amateur Radio Technician (Ham) class and FCC license exam

NEMCo is sponsoring an amateur technician-level licensing class, followed by the FCC exam, through the course of two days: April 6 and April 13, 2024.

This is an accelerated class being offered through the Mike & Key Amateur Radio Club. NEMCo RACES is a group of amateur radio (ham) operators who can be activated to enhance and provide backup emergency communications in the area in the event of any emergency or disaster. We are excited to offer this licensing class to have a robust ham community in our area.

The enrollment is limited to 30 people. The class will prepare you for the FCC Technician Class License exam, which will be administered at the conclusion of the class. This is the introductory license level in Amateur Radio and is the basic qualification for joining NEMCo RACES.

The textbook for the class is the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 5th Edition, available from www.arrl.org or Amazon.com. Advance study is recommended but not required. These classes have a high pass rate. The license is good for 10 years, and is renewable without further examination. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) charges a $35 fee for the license.

Dates: 04/06/2024 and 04/13/2024
Time: 9am to 5pm both days
Location: Shoreline Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 180th St., Kenmore, WA 98028
Class level: Technician
Pre-registration required

Club: Mike & Key ARC
Contact: Daniel Stevens, KL7WM
Phone: (206) 228-9274
Registration Email: kl7wm@aol.com

Fee: $15 for handouts
FCC Licensing Fee $35
Student Manual ~ $30
Pre-Study Manual: Optional
Exam offered: Yes

What is RACES?

NEMCo RACES consists of a group of amateur radio (ham) operators who may be activated to enhance emergency communications in the Northshore area. RACES provides backup communication services on behalf of our communities and local governments to other emergency service agencies. More information about RACES here


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Aegis Living appoints renowned pulmonary and sleep expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta as Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Aegis
Chief Medical Officer
Aegis Living
, a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, has appointed Raj “Dr. Raj” Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). 

Dr. Raj’s appointment strengthens Aegis’ healthcare expertise to further integrate wellness and longevity into the care of its residents, families and team members.

“Dr. Raj’s clinical and research background will influence a variety of scientific and evidence-based strategies that transform how we approach health and wellness in senior living,” said founder, chairman and CEO Dwayne Clark. 
“We are committed to elevating our care for residents; we are designing an approach to experience better overall health and well-being as they age.”

While one’s lifespan defines how long they will live, healthspan is the quality of life that Aegis Living aims to impact. 

This includes intervening lifestyle and behaviors to adjust and address a resident’s needs with a highly personalized approach. Initial programming will focus on sleep hygiene, cognitive behavioral therapy, heart health and more.

“As we enter into a new generation of senior living, how we age is changing. People are living longer and want to live better, longer. We believe we have an obligation to deliver innovative wellness and longevity initiatives that can positively influence the healthspan of our residents,” said Clark.

Dr. Raj will guide Aegis in crafting, refining and enriching its care and programming for residents, and these efforts will also extend to family members. Dr. Raj will lead health education initiatives featuring advice to residents and their families can quickly put into action on subjects like sleep, dementia, and diabetes. 

He will host regular open office hours for residents and families to ask questions and get more personalized advice.

While the primary beneficiaries will be Aegis Living residents and families, Aegis also aims to support and influence team members. To ensure staff are well-versed on important issues impacting older adults, Dr. Raj will conduct regular training sessions that empower team members to support residents day-to-day with practical advice, and also give them tools they can use to improve their own health.

Dr. Raj is an American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. 

“I am honored to join the leadership team at Aegis Living to advance the level of care and wellness not yet experienced in senior living,” said Dr. Raj. 
“From implementing healthy sleep strategies, breakthrough cognitive therapies and even stress management techniques, we can profoundly impact the health and well-being of residents, families and team members’ lives.”

With more than 26 years of industry experience, Aegis Living has built a reputation for being on the frontlines of innovation in senior living. 


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Summer Camps from Shoreline’s Youth and Teen Programs! (the people who run the Shoreline Teen Center and Hang Time)


2024 Summer Camps from Shoreline's Youth and Teen Programs

Athletic Adventures:

Want to spend this Summer playing games and going on adventurous field trips? Play some of the best summer games like Kickball and Ultimate Frisbee and learn some new ones! Tuesdays & Wednesdays will be spent outside playing games, Thursdays we hit the road for adventurous field trips, and on Fridays we will take a break from the sun with gym games and E-Sports.

Counselors in Training (C.I.T)

In a span of two weeks, learn valuable leadership and confidence-building skills, make new friends, and make lasting camp memories as a Counselor-In-Training (CIT). This program is designed for teens who are enthusiastic, responsible, hardworking and love everything camp! Monday - Thursday are spent learning how to work with kids and Fridays are for fun trips!

Camp of All Trades

Join the Camp of All Trades, where we do a little bit of everything, and try all sorts of exciting activities throughout the Summer, with a rotating theme for each week. Learn to cook fun recipes from around the world, try out new art projects, play lots of games, and investigate the natural world here in our neighborhood!

Harry Potter Camp

Calling all Harry Potter Fans! Come join us for a fun week filled with activities that will make you think you are at Hogwarts! We will be doing potions, cooking our favorite treats, making wands, hunting for the deathly hallows and more.

REGISTRATION FOR ALL CAMPS OPENS ON MARCH 19TH: REGISTER HERE


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Scene on the Sound: The Victoria Clipper is back

Photo by Lee Wolfe

The Victoria Clipper was sighted this week on its way to Victoria, B.C. 

Walk on our sleek high-speed Victoria Clipper fast ferry to enjoy a scenic ride from downtown Seattle’s Pier 69 to the heart of downtown Victoria. 
Kick back and relax on the less than three-hour cruise through the Salish and soak in stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, the Washington coastline and San Juan islands. 
Upon arrival, drop your luggage at your hotel and check out a few of our favorite activities:
  • The Ultimate Guide to The Butchart Gardens
  • Tea at the Empress
  • 9 Things to Do on a Spring Break Escape to Victoria


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Travels with Charlie: Daffodils and Otters

Photo by Gordon Snyder
Seventy and sunny at *Animal Acres Park as we enjoyed the day… Daffodils around the **Otters at the north end of the path.

Cheers,
Gordon Snyder


**The sculpture is by Georgia Gerber of Whidbey Island, whose bronze animal sculptures can be seen all around Puget Sound.


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Letter to the Editor: Non-pesticide methods to remove poison hemlock without sterilizing the soil

This is in response to an article in the Shoreline Area News about the city's planned response to poison-hemlock (Conium maculatum) in Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

To the Editor:

As the article stated, poison-hemlock is a Class B Noxious Weed. Some, but not all, Class B weeds need to be controlled.  "Control of poison hemlock is required on all public lands and public rights-of-way within King County." It says "control," not "eradicate." "Controlling weeds means not letting weeds reproduce. Usually, that means not letting them go to seed. Legally, control means to prevent the dispersal of all propagating parts capable of forming a new plant." 

All they need to control the plant is to uproot and remove it and dispose of it in the garbage. The plants they remove will not come back. Seeds in the soil will sprout and produce new plants, which also need to be removed. It make several years, but removing new plants will eventually eradicate it.

Your article said "The city attempted to remove the poison hemlock in recent years without herbicide, pulling the plants out by hand. But that technique failed." No, it did not fail. The plants they removed were gone forever. 

The city failed by not removing plants that had sprouted from the seeds in the soil in subsequent years. Now they propose using "a hot foam herbicide-free solution to address weeds which kills weeds along with beneficial fungi, flora and fauna in the soil." 

That's overkill, "throwing the baby out with the bath water" type of thinking. Essentially they plan to sterilize the soil. A better plan would be to remove the plants by hand, properly dispose of them, and follow up at intervals to remove any new plants that spring up. That would be more in keeping with their policy to “reduce and/or eliminate use of pesticides in the city.”

Richard Tinsley
Shoreline WA


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Two Bellingham transnational drug dealers sentenced to prison

Blue fentanyl. SAN file photo
Seattle – Two members of a transnational drug trafficking organization were sentenced to federal prison March 15, 2024 for arranging the sale of more than 75,000 fentanyl pills, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. 

Juan Manuel Lugo Enriquez, 21, and a citizen of Mexico, sold 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent near Bellingham. 

Then, Lugo Enriquez and Guillermo Vieyra Salas, 24, also a citizen of Mexico, arranged a second deal involving 75,000 pills. 

U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez sentenced Lugo Enriquez to 38 months and Vieyra Salas to 48 months in prison. Judge Martinez found troubling the large amount of fentanyl at issue here, particularly because fentanyl has become “a leading cause of death over the last couple of years.”

“Federal law enforcement is keenly focused on getting as much fentanyl as possible off our streets,” said U.S. Attorney Gorman. “Seizing more than 75,000 pills will save lives.”

According to records filed in the case, the case began with a tip that a Seattle-based member of the drug trafficking organization, later identified as Lugo Enriquez, was bringing bulk quantities of fentanyl pills into Western Washington from Mexico. 

Defendant Vieyra Salas was already on law enforcement radar, charged with a drive-by shooting where he fired 27 rounds from a car he was driving while carrying cocaine. He also has a pending cocaine trafficking charge in Skagit County.

Homeland Security Investigations undercover agents quickly set up drug deals – first for 2,000 pills with Lugo Enriquez and then for a large order of 75,000 pills with Lugo Enriquez, Vieyra Salas, and a third defendant. As Lugo Enriquez and Vieyra Salas waited for the third defendant to deliver the drugs, Vieyra Salas offered to sell the undercover agents more pills.

The third defendant arrived at a separate meeting place to deliver the pills and was arrested. Lugo Enriquez and Vieyra Salas were arrested over the following days.

The defendant who delivered the pills, Jaime Alonso Hernandez-Hernandez, 41, is scheduled for sentencing on June 7, 2024.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Yunah Chung.


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Shoreline Rotary to host speaker from TVW - "Washington's C-SPAN" at hybrid meeting March 20, 2024

Renee Radcliff Sinclair
Did you know Washington has its own version of C-SPAN? 

Join Shoreline Rotary on Wednesday morning March 20, 2024 to learn more about Washington's public affairs network and the resources this private organization provides to the state of Washington and the world.

The meeting is hybrid - in-person in the Quiet Dining Room in Building 9000, the Pagoda Union Building at Shoreline Community College with coffee and donuts - and on Zoom. Arrive as early at 7am at the college. The Zoom link will open at 7:15am

The guest speaker is Renee Radcliff Sinclair, President and CEO of TVW who will talk about TVW: Your Lens on Washington State Government.

Driving and parking

Enter the Campus through the Main Gate off 16101 Greenwood Ave N. Parking is available in the Visitor, Staff, and Student Parking Lots to your immediate left as you pass the bus stop and turn up the hill. Parking passes are currently NOT required. 
campus map here)

COVID guidelines

Although masks are now optional, our club policy is to encourage those who feel they need to continue to wear masks to do so, either inside or outside in groups.

ZOOM Instructions

Shoreline Rotary Club Meeting
Time: Zoom will open at 7:15am (you may receive a message to wait until the "host" signs on).


Or, you can enter the following Meeting ID and you will be asked to enter the Passcode.

Meeting ID: 896 9854 5411
Passcode: 255516

Or you can call in on your phone and follow the instructions for entering the Meeting ID and Passcode:
+1 253 215 8782 US - local

Host Clarita Bhat
425-418-2956

 

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Echo Lake Neighborhood hosts Shoreline Parks Manager Nick Borer Tuesday on Zoom

Sunday, March 17, 2024

The March meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) will focus on parks and green spaces. 

Guest speaker Nick Borer, Shoreline's Parks, Fleet, and Facilities Manager, will update us on activities in his department and speak on topics that the ELNA board submitted to him.

ELNA members will talk about current projects in Shoreline Park, Echo Lake, Densmore Pathway, Midvale Gardens, and introduce the new BioBlitz project.

The meeting is Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 7-9pm on Zoom (only).

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St. Patrick's Day in Ireland

From Irish Road Trip: Interesting Facts about St. Patrick

On St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, everyone wears green and hits the streets. Parades take place across the country over a week's time. 

Every four years, musicians from Shorecrest High School march in two or three of those parades.

Photo from travel site A Blissful Wanderer

Outfits range from silly to beautiful but most are green.

Photo courtesy CIE tours


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Who's first?

 




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The Seattle Times: An unusual race in Shoreline sends runners in circles

 

Route for the Boeing Creek Trail Run

On a drizzly, windy Saturday morning in Shoreline, 40 bundled-up runners crossed the start line of a slightly unusual race. Grand Douglas fir trees loomed over the participants as they began their day puffing up a trail at Shoreview Park. For the next two, four or six hours, they would run in circles.

The Seattle Times published a feature on the Boeing Creek Crawl, held in Shoreview Park on March 9, 2024. See our previous story here and The Times story here.


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Shorewood grad singled out for Water Polo honor

Elle Fredrickson is a 2020 graduate of Shorewood High School who now attends Santa Clara University in California and plays water polo.

In addition to playing water polo in college, she has played since she was 8 years old at the Innis Arden Swim Club, for a club team based out of Tacoma, and for Shorewood High School.

This week Elle was listed as one of only 22 collegiate women’s water polo players in the entire country to be on the Cutino Award watch list. This is the equivalent of being on the Heisman watch for football.

Named after the late Hall of Fame coach Peter J. Cutino, this watch list was established in 2022 to promote collegiate water polo and honor outstanding players across the nation.

This acknowledgment highlights Fredrickson's exceptional skills and her significant impact on collegiate water polo, both for men's and women's. Selected by coaches, the top 22 athletes are recognized for their outstanding performance.

The senior has recorded 123 career goals with 27 in the young season. Last year, she was featured as the GCC Player of the Week for April 10-16 after she totaled seven goals and five drawn exclusions across three games, including scoring the golden goal winner on the road at Cal State East Bay. 

Not only excelling in athletics, Fredrickson also stands out academically. A three-time GCC All-Academic Team award recipient, she has also been named to the 2022 ACWPC All-Academic Team. As she continues to lead both in the pool and in the classroom, Fredrickson shows excellence in collegiate water polo.


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Shoreline Recreation summer camps: Tips to help with the registration process

The Recreation Guide is online
Tips to Help with the Registration Process for Shoreline Recreation Summer Camps

Our Summer Camps fill up quickly. Be ready before 8:00am

Registration Dates
  • Summer Camps : Shoreline Residents 3/19, LFP 3/21, All 3/22
  • Programs & Trips : Shoreline Residents 3/26, LFP 3/28, All 3/29
Tips
For more information on camps, please visit our website shorelinewa.gov/camps.

View the Registration Website


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Shoreline Fire Board meets Monday March 18, 2024

SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP NOTICE

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold a Special Meeting at the date, time, and place specified below.

The purpose of the special meeting workshop is to discuss a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the Northshore Fire Department and the establishment of an RFA Planning Committee, as well as discuss the Request for Proposal with the Bothell Fire Department.

DATE: Monday, March 18, 2024

TIME: 2:15 p.m.

LOCATION: In-Person Only

Shoreline Fire Department (upstairs conference room)
17525 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133


Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
March 15, 2024


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Openings for volunteers on LFP board, commission, and committee

The City of Lake Forest Park has openings for adult and youth on several citizen groups. 

Civil Service Commission – one full-term vacancy, six-year term, generally meets in the morning, as needed.

Climate Action Committee - there are two college/ high school student positions available on the Climate Action Committee. Both are partial terms that expire on February 28, 2025.

Tree Board - terms are for three years and there are two partial term vacancies; one expires February 28, 2025 and the other expires February 28, 2026.

If you would like to apply, complete the online application.

More information about these advisory bodies is available here. If you have additional questions about any of the positions, please call City Hall, 206-368-5440.


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Olympic Fly Fishers offer beginners fly fishing class March 23, 2024

Fly fishing. Stock photo
Beginners Fly Fishing Class Saturday March 23, 2024
from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline WA 98155, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. Free parking.

Cost: $30 per adult (each registered adult may also bring ONE young fisher, ages 12 to 17, FREE)

Register today by calling the center at 206-365-1536, or online here

Discover the essential components of fly fishing with our Beginners Fly Fishing Class. Seasoned experts from the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds will guide you through core basics – kickstarting your success for a variety of water, weather, and safety conditions.

Whether you're a complete novice or looking to supplement your skills, this class equips you with the foundational knowledge to pursue the sport quickly, easily, and without spending money where you don’t have to.

Master the intricacies of gear. Perfect essential knots. Unravel the secrets of entomology. And gain a deeper understanding of how conservation affects our fisheries, now and for future generations.

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Hour 1: Equipment with Ed Kellison, OFF Conservation Chair


Learn about the basic equipment required for fly fishing, including fly rods, reels, waders, boats, and float tubes.
  • Understanding Rods and Reels: Get insights into the different types of fly rods and reels, their components, and how to choose the right ones for your needs.
  • Waders Essentials: Discover the significance of waders in fly fishing, how to choose the right waders, boots, and belt for different environments, and their proper maintenance.
  • Boats and Float Tubes: Understand the use of boats and float tubes in fly fishing, including their advantages, types, and considerations for different fishing scenarios.
Hour 2: Entomology with Gregg Sisson, OFF President

Delve into the world of aquatic insects and understand their significance.
  • Identification: Learn how to identify key insects that fish commonly feed on and choose flies that imitate them effectively.
  • Matching the Hatch: Discover the concept of "matching the hatch" and its importance in successful fly fishing.
  • This section will cover the following insects: midges (bloodworms and chironomids), damselflies, dragonflies, leeches, scuds, and mayflies.
Hour 3: Lines, Leads, and Knots with John Wendt, OFF Education Chair

Explore the different types of fly lines, their weights, and how to choose the right setup for different fishing situations.
  • Line Setup: Understand how the line affects the ease and accuracy of casting and presentation.
  • Leaders and Tippets: Learn about leaders and tippets, their roles in fly fishing, and how to properly set up your tackle.
  • Essential Knots: Master fundamental knots used in fly fishing, including the improved clinch knot, surgeon's knot, and nail knot.
NOTE: there will be a short 15-minute break after Hours 1 and 2.


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Education Support Professionals Week in Shoreline Schools

Kathie Schindler, Executive Assistant
to Superintendent and School Board
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Shoreline Schools is celebrating Education Support Professionals Week.

Kathie Schindler has been the constant presence in the district office as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board through multiple administrations and school board turnovers. Warm and kind, her focus is always on the students.

"I’ve always felt that being part of an organization that’s core mission is to educate young people is a great place to be! I have been working in Shoreline for many decades now and I wouldn’t have traded it for anything.'; 
"Even though my job doesn’t include seeing our students every day, it is so rewarding knowing that what we do here in the central office is all for them. 
"Many years ago, Shoreline staff adopted a motto for the school year during our late summer opening day celebration. It was: “It’s all about kids. It’s about all kids.”  Still.So.True. 
"I’ve also been able to work with incredibly smart, talented, thoughtful, and caring staff whom I consider lifelong friends. As a district we’ve had ups, we’ve had downs but we are “still going” and it has been a great ride.  
"In honor of spring training (go Mariners), I just have to say that working in the Shoreline School District, for me, has been like hitting a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth of game seven of that ever elusive (for Seattle fans) World Series." 
Kudos to Kathie and all of Shoreline's Education Support Professionals.


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Hearing Examiner wants more information on Fircrest behavioral health facility

A screen shot from the March 6 public hearing shows
Hearing Examiner Gary McLean asking for more information
from DSHS and Shoreline city staff. 
By Oliver Moffat

At a public hearing on March 6, 2024 Hearing Examiner Gary McLean told the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to release more details about the behavioral health facility planned for the Fircrest campus. 

He told DSHS to engage with the Shoreline School District on the plan and gave DSHS more time to solicit input before he makes a final decision. 

McLean said he could issue a ruling on the overall Fircrest Master Development Plan sooner if it were separated from the behavioral health facility plan.

As previously reported, DSHS is seeking permits to move forward with redevelopment plans on the Fircrest campus.

One plan - called the Master Development Plan - outlines redevelopment changes for the overall campus including a new skilled nursing facility to replace the dangerously outdated “Y” buildings.

At the same time, DSHS is seeking a permit to build a new 48 bed behavioral health facility on the campus that would provide mental health treatment in a secure environment for civilly committed individuals.

A map from the Fircrest Master Development Plan shows the proposed location of a behavioral health facility in the northeast quadrant of the Fircrest campus.

The facility will have large spaces for activities, exercise, and life skills instruction to help transition patients back into the community. According to the plan, “these facilities would give the state a unique opportunity to improve access to behavioral health services by providing more capacity and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by creating a more effective treatment model.”

Hearing Examiner McClean heard public comments on both permit applications at the March 6th meeting, but his concerns focused on what he considered insufficient public engagement on the behavioral health facility.

In remarks about the proposed facility, Examiner McLean issued the finding “that I don’t think a lot of people had any idea what the individuals might be…” who could be involuntarily committed at the facility. “And I dare say the school district doesn’t have a clue either,” he said.

The Shorecrest campus is adjacent to the Fircrest property.
Kellogg Middle School is north of Shorecrest.
Photo from Google satellite view.

In an emailed response to questions, a spokesperson for the Shoreline school district said, “DSHS has reached out to the school district, and we are in contact and working with them to learn more about the project and move forward together.”

According to the plan, the project will be licensed as a residential treatment facility, will be secure and locked in compliance with state law, and will comply with nine other codes and guidelines for such facilities.

The 198-page plan includes detailed descriptions of security measures from architectural floor plans that maximize safety for patients and staff to the kinds of locks used on the doors.

Executives from DSHS testified and answered McClean’s questions at the public hearing about the patients who might be treated at the facility and the security measures that will ensure the safety of staff, residents and the community.

McLean gave DSHS until March 20 to post additional information about the plan for the facility on the city’s website so that “parties of record” could provide written responses via email. “That’s not everybody. That’s the people that came and the people that spoke…” at the public hearing said McClean. He also named the school district a party of record.

In a concession, McClean will allow DSHS to “bifurcate” the two permit applications so that he could rule on the Fircrest plan separately from the behavioral health facility permit. If McClean approves the Fircrest plan, this would allow DSHS to start work on the skilled nursing facility without having to wait for the time consuming public engagement process he is requiring for the behavioral health facility.

Behavioral Health Facilities have faced controversy in King County.

The King County Department of Public Defense argues against the use of involuntary commitment, according to their website. “Our goal is to see resources diverted away from an expensive, court-based system that strips people of their liberty and dignity and to instead put resources into community-based programs that can provide housing, health care, and other supports to people living with chronic mental health disorders.”

As reported by The Seattle Times, one of the region’s largest behavioral health facilities unexpectedly stopped accepting new patients last summer. The move reduced the number of available beds for treatment of people suffering from acute psychiatric symptoms and followed allegations of safety lapses.


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Evening sunset

Saturday, March 16, 2024

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Your evening sunset, courtesy photographer Lee Lageschulte.


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Construction begins for roundabout at 145th and I-5: look for seven month road closure and removal of significant number of trees

Map of 145th road closure

Expect delays near N 145th Street (State Route 523) and I-5: Seven-month closure of N 145th Street begins April 1

SHORELINE – Travelers who use N 145th Street near Interstate 5 in Shoreline should plan for additional travel time beginning Monday, April 1, 2024. 

Contractor crews working for the City of Shoreline and its partners will implement a seven-month closure of N 145th St (SR 523) between 1st Ave NE and I-5. 

The I-5 interchange will remain open throughout construction; however, the traffic on the overpass will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

The closure allows construction crews to install, build and/or relocate critical utility infrastructure to accommodate construction of the new roundabouts. This section of the street will remain closed until fall 2024. 

The closure is part of the City of Shoreline’s 145th Street Corridor and 145th Street and I-5 Interchange projects.

Getting around the closure

Plan ahead for detours! This closure will have a significant effect on traffic flow and access in the area. Southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps will be open, but only accessible from the east side of the closure. We expect some occasional overnight closures of these ramps, but they will mostly remain open.

Travelers wanting to head east and west between 1st Ave N and I-5 will need to detour and use N 155th St or N 130th St. 

Bicyclists and pedestrians will use a detour along N 147th St. 

Detour signage will be in place during the closure, and we will continue to coordinate work with our transit partners, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Seattle Department of Transportation. 

Questions and Concerns

If you have questions or concerns about construction or the project, you can call the 24-hour construction hotline or send an email.
Tree removal

We have designed these projects to affect as few trees as possible. However, the project involves widening the footprint of 145th St, which will require the removal of a significant number of trees. This removal will begin around April 1, 2024.

We will plant new trees once the project is complete. We will plant trees in medians and along sidewalks to expand the square footage of the total tree canopy in the area. This aligns with the City’s goals for the corridor and the recommendations found in our Urban Tree Canopy Assessment. By planting medians or along sidewalks, the City can grow the tree canopy in an area that otherwise would be bare.

Removing trees is a balance between short-term effects and the long-term benefits of a more sustainable transportation system. By carefully selecting which trees to remove and planting new trees at a high rate, we can build toward the future in a responsible way.


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LFP early registration for Spring/Summer recreation programs & camps with Shoreline begins 3-21 & 28

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Live in Lake Forest Park? Interested in recreation? Take advantage of recreation programs offered through the City of Shoreline. 

Lake Forest Park residents are eligible for a 24-hour early registration period prior to the start of each season’s programs plus an 8% discount on all program fees (not rentals) through the entire year! 

LFP Residents early registration for Spring/Summer Recreation Programs and Camps dates are:
  • Summer Camp Registration: March 21, 8:00am
  • Classes & Trips Registration: March 28, 8:00am
Visit shorelinewa.gov/recreation for more information or give them a call at 206-801-2600 with any questions.

Reminder, LFP offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible youth and specialized recreation participants who reside in the City and are registered for and attend cultural, recreation, or aquatic programs and camps. For more information, go to our webpage or call City Hall, 206-368-5440.

Shoreline Recreation Guide Here!


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Drug bust in Richmond Beach nets ten pounds of drugs and cash

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 the Shoreline Police Street Crimes Detectives successfully executed a search warrant in the Richmond Beach neighborhood of Shoreline, where nearly ten pounds of drugs and cash were seized. 

These types of investigations require a unique skill set, to include bilingual detectives bridging the communication gap.

Our deep gratitude to our partners, the Pct. 4 SET, Shoreline CIU Detectives, Shoreline patrol officers, and the dynamic duo of K-9 “Fury” and his partner for their collaboration. 

One person was booked in the King County Jail. 


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Five Shorewood students compete at national indoor track meet in Boston

Shoreline Track 4 x 1 relay team compete in Boston
Photo by Matt Gillingham

A boys 4 x 1 mile relay team and a female pole vaulter from Shorewood High School competed at the New Balance Indoor National track meet held in Boston, Massachusetts March 7-10, 2024.

Otto Erhart, Luke Gillingham, Max Billet, and Keiyu Mamiya competed in the 4 x 1 mile relay and finished 8th in the nation (Boys 4x1 Mile Relay Championship (flashresults.com)). 

Ava Enriquez competed in the pole vault and took 13th in the nation (Girls Pole Vault Championship (flashresults.com))


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Get your taxes done for free at United Way of King County's Tax Prep sites

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(SEATTLE) — United Way of King County is offering free tax services to residents who make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers).

Funded by United Way, the IRS, Washington’s Department of Commerce, and the City of Seattle, the Free Tax Preparation program runs until Sunday, April 21, 2024. 

Services are available at 19 different locations across King County. 

Virtual assistance is also available through online tax site.

United Way tax preparation specialists will help clients understand their tax situation and take advantage of credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working Families Tax Credit to maximize their refund.

Last year our Free Tax Preparation program helped 13,900 clients claim more than $13 million in state and federal tax credits and refunds. And we look forward to doing it again this year!

Ryan McFerran, United Way Tax Credits & Financial Stability Program Manager said, “The tax season is a time of opportunity for people to receive hundreds or thousands of dollars in refunds and credits. Give yourself a break and let us prepare and file your taxes for you at absolutely no cost.”

Services are both in-person and virtual:
Nearby in-person tax sites on the list
  • Shoreline Hopelink #8
  • Lake City Customer Service Center #11
  • Solid Ground (U District) #18
Note: Tax site hours have hard stops and will not stay open past closing hours. Please come in as close to opening as possible to have the best chance to receive assistance or arrive no later than 45 minutes before tax site closure. If you come later, you may need to return to the tax site at another time to finish your return.

Questions? Email at  freetax@uwkc.org


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