Shoreline Area News

When life imitates art

Monday, August 3, 2026

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Mike took this photo with his iPhone. It has not been retouched, filtered, or changed in any way.

The fact that it looks like a watercolor is entirely due to the flower itself.

--Diane Hettrick

How to keep up with summer events

A sample of Kate Ledbetter's Destination Shoreline calendar

By Diane Hettrick

Tuesday August 4, 2026 is behaving like a Saturday this month with two major events:

Primary election - ballots due before 8pm
Night Out for Community block parties

July and August weekends are always packed with activities in the northwest. School is out but more than that is our uncertain weather for all the outdoor activities.

For example, the Echo Lake Picnic organizers were somewhat concerned when there was a big rain and lightning storm five days before the event. By the day of, the weather had turned toasty and the picnic ended up in 90 degree weather.

I always feel a little guilty at posting such a jumble of events, but fortunately I have Kate Ledbetter and her weekly list of things to do and her wonderful calendar.

You can access the calendar here and there is a permanent link on the homepage of the Shoreline Area News - along with a lot of other helpful links and a search box.

Kate has been nominated for a Shoreline Community Champion Award. The reception will be held on August 14, 2026 from 4:30 - 6pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N

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Annual rummage sale at EUUC August 14-15, 2026

The Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds will hold its annual rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, August 14-15, 2026

10am to 4pm both days, with everything going to half-price at noon on Saturday. Free stuff, too!

Clothes, toys, books, outdoor, electronics, jewelry, household, and more.

Annual Play Day in Kenmore August 15, 2026

Join us on Saturday, August 15 for our annual Play Day event full of games, activities, and fun! The event is held at Rhododendron Park 6910 NE 170th, and offers free recreational based activities for all ages.

This year welcomes Hank Heron, a musical performance, Inglemoor High School football and cheer programs, inflatables, and more!

Check out all the event details including food vendors and parking information at Play Day.

Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force Investigation arrests two men in north Seattle on July 30, 2026

The bus is on Greenwood. Police and vehicles fill N 140th
Photo by Rachel Shaver

On July 30, 2026 neighbors on N 140th Street next to Greenwood in north Seattle (200 blk of N 140th S) were alarmed when their street was blocked off and full of police with rifles.

Photo by Rachel Shaver

Residents questioned the police and discovered they were part of the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF).

They were carrying out a drug investigation search warrant operation on the street, which is in north Seattle near the Shoreline border at 145th.

SRDTF had assistance from the Snohomish County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF).

The result of the operation was the booking of a 22-year-old man at the SnoCo Jail on drug trafficking charges. A second felony warrant arrest on another male at King Co. Jail.

SRDTF seized kilo amounts of multiple different types of drugs that are still being processed and identified, along with a large amount of cash and a couple of firearms.

This remains an active investigation.

Yoga session at Richmond Beach library August 8, 2026

Join Heidi Lynné at the Richmond Beach Library on August 8, 2026 from 11:30 - 12:30pm for a yoga session. Weather permitting, it will be held outside under the big tree.

Unplug from the world of to-do lists and technology. Plug into the empowering and nourishing sources of renewal. Emerge recharged, nourished, and supported to meet the days ahead.

Register here or call 206-546-3522.

Shoreline Rotary to hear about Rolo's Heart Project Wednesday August 5, 2026

Be our Guest!! Join Shoreline Rotary on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 7:30 - 8:30am for our Rotary Meeting.

Rose Kreider will be our guest speaker introducing us to the Rolo’s Heart Project. Rolo's Heart Project is a community initiative dedicated to supporting pet owners and animal rescue operations. It was founded by Rose Kreider following the loss of her beloved dog, Rolo, to congestive heart failure.

Core Mission and Impact

The organization turns personal heartbreak into community action by focusing on three main areas of service

Grief Support: They provide comfort and emotional support resources to families navigating the painful loss of a pet.
Rescue and Adoption: They assist local animal rescue groups and promote adoption efforts to find homeless animals permanent families.
Emergency Veterinary Care: The project actively works toward establishing financial assistance systems for families facing sudden, expensive emergency veterinary procedures

The meeting is at Shoreline College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, in the Quiet Dining Room of the PUB (Bldg 9000)

Chamber of Commerce nominations for 2026 Community Partner Award

The Community Partner Award honors a community organization whose collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce strengthens local businesses through impactful programs, shared values, and meaningful support that improves opportunities for business success in Shoreline and the surrounding area.

This is not required each year but this year, we had a number of nominations and the nominees are:

Irons Brothers Construction

For 25+ years, Irons Brothers Construction has shaped Shoreline’s business community through leadership, partnership, and service. They’ve set a high standard in the building industry while actively supporting Chamber initiatives—especially economic development efforts that strengthened collaboration with the City and local organizations. Their community impact shines through Rampathon accessibility projects and youth building events at the Shoreline Farmers Market, inspiring future workforce skills and connection.

Shoreline College

Shoreline College continues to be a steadfast partner to the Chamber. Their ongoing involvement reflects a deep understanding of how collaboration between education and business strengthens our entire community. Their commitment to showing up, engaging, and building bridges makes a real difference.

ShoreLake Arts

Laura James and Nancy Malek are a powerhouse duo bringing creativity and connection to Shoreline. ShoreLake Arts uplifts local small businesses, supports Chamber partnerships, and brings new energy into our community through events like the Holiday Craft Market. From crafters to emerging businesses like Salvation Artist Collective, their work drives foot traffic, sparks collaboration, and breathes life into the arts right here at home. They create reasons to visit Shoreline—and that’s a huge win for our business community.

Shoreline Tool Library

The Tool Library is a true community gem. Their innovative model makes DIY accessible, and their team keeps expanding to serve more neighbors. Their legendary Tool Sale draws lines down the block, their fix‑it nights bring people together, and their friendly service makes every visit a joy. They’re building skills, sustainability, and community—one tool at a time.

Come celebrate these amazing businesses and their incredible contributions to the Shoreline business community. Friday August 14, 2026 from 5-6pm at Shoreline City Hall.

Crowds come out for the Lake City Summer Festival and Parade

Jimothy was the Grand Marshal

The Lake City Summer Festival and Parade was held on Saturday August 1, 2026 on Lake City Way in north Seattle.

The Family Fun Zone was held during the day and The Kids' Parade at 6pm

Mr. Frosty and Wendy's staff

The Family Fun Zone presented by Wendy's featured:

FREE FARM with goats, sheep, and bunnies

Halcyon the Mermaid

MERMAIDS Halcyon the Mermaid and The Salish Siren

Live music

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Families, friends, teams, groups, and schools marched down Lake City Way from 130th.

What's a Seattle parade without pirates?

Washington challenges Trump administration rule that will make it more difficult and expensive to obtain health insurance through the ACA

Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will make health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for millions of Americans.

The lawsuit seeks to block provisions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, a federal rule that sets standards for health plans offered in 2027.

Among other harmful changes, the rule expands eligibility for catastrophic health insurance plans that are ineligible for health insurance premium tax credits, offer only limited coverage, and can leave consumers facing significantly higher out-of-pocket costs than standard ACA plans.

The rule also allows catastrophic and bronze plans to exceed ACA limits on maximum annual out-of-pocket costs, increasing the amount of money that consumers would need to pay for care.

It also attempts to reinstate several provisions that a federal court recently found to be unlawful.

The coalition argues these and other provisions unlawfully undermine the ACA’s goal of expanding access to affordable healthcare by increasing costs, reducing enrollment, and shifting financial burdens onto consumers, states, and healthcare providers.

“Washingtonians deserve high-quality, affordable health insurance,” said Brown.

“The Trump administration’s own analysis shows this rule will cause millions to lose their health insurance. Many more will be pushed into low-quality plans that come with massive out-of-pocket costs. We are going to court to protect healthcare for thousands of Washingtonians.”

Congress enacted the ACA to expand access to affordable health insurance. The following year, our state established the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, building a stable, competitive individual market for health and dental insurance and enabling people to access subsidies to make coverage more affordable, leading to a drop in the state’s uninsured rate from 14.2 percent in 2011 to 4.8 percent in 2023.

Currently, nearly 250,000 Washingtonians get their health insurance through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. Under this final rule, their health insurance will become more expensive.

The coalition previously challenged the Trump administration’s similar 2025 ACA Marketplace rule.

Earlier this week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts held a hearing on the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment in that case, with a final decision expected at a later date. In related litigation, last month a federal court vacated several provisions of the administration’s 2025 rule — including provisions at issue in this case — after finding that they violated the Administrative Procedure Act.

The administration’s new rule setting standards for 2027 health plans, which is the subject of this lawsuit, brings back many of the same provisions and adds new changes that further undermine the ACA.

HHS estimates the new rule will cause two million people to lose coverage in 2027 alone and a total of five million by 2030.

Joining Brown in today’s lawsuit are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Read the complaint.

Sunset at Richmond Beach

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Richmond Beach at Sunset
Photo by RJ Perna

Waterfront in Shoreline is a bit challenging to access - parking and walking down to the beach - but it can be worth it for the sunset views.

--Diane Hettrick

Family Day is Coming to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market August 23, 2026

🎉 Family Day is Coming to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market! 🎈

Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 23, from 10am – 2pm and bring the whole family for a day filled with fresh local food, live music, and fun for all ages!

🎶 Live Music

10–11:45am | Mosquito Fleet – Enjoy an energetic blend of bluegrass, old-time, and Americana, bringing timeless traditions to life with a fresh, modern sound.

12–2pm | Mariah Fraser – A local favorite, Mariah delights audiences of all ages with fun ukulele covers and interactive music.

🌟 Family Fun Includes:

🫧 Bubble Station & Bouncy House
🎨 Face painting
🚗 Zucchini Races – Build, decorate, and race your own zucchini car!
🖍️ Coloring activities & giveaways
🚛 Explore a real City of Lake Forest Park big rig!

And while you're here, shop the very best of the season from our local farmers and food producers, enjoy delicious prepared foods, sweet treats, artisan goods, beautiful flowers, and so much more.

Celebrate summer, community, and the joy of spending time together at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. See you there!

Presented in partnership with the City of Lake Forest Park and with generous support from 4Culture.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is a program of Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

The Market takes place every Sunday (May-October), 10-2, and is located in the parking lot at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

Grace Cole Nature Park Restoration Volunteers August 15, 2026

Work has been ongoing in the park for several years

Grace Cole Nature Park

Restoration Volunteers
Saturday, August 15, 2026
9am-12noon
Monthly on the third Saturday

Location:

Grace Cole Nature Park
16735 30th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Please join us in restoration work to improve and maintain Grace Cole Nature Park, on the third Saturday each month.

Tasks usually include: removing non-natives like ivy and blackberry, caring for trails, protecting trees from beavers and planting native plants.

Occasionally, there will be an early bird walk offered prior to a work party (sign up with Jim to receive email notifications).

Dress for the weather and bring your favorite tools and gloves, or use those provided.

Questions? contact volunteer coordinator Jim Mead

King county Health Through Housing and Compass Housing Alliance - providing housing to the unhoused

Chief Seattle Club will build Sacred Medicine House in Lake City, 120 units of permanent supportive, Indigenous-informed housing for people experiencing homelessness.

The Health Through Housing (HTH) initiative is accelerating King County's response to chronic homelessness by transforming what began as an emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic into a permanent part of our region's housing infrastructure.

Through the strategic acquisition and repurposing of hotels and other buildings, HTH provides permanent supportive housing and emergency housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness, helping residents achieve greater stability, improve their health, and strengthen their connections to community.

For the fourth consecutive year, Health Through Housing data demonstrates strong outcomes for residents.

In 2025, 93% of permanent supportive housing residents remained housed or moved to other permanent housing, while residents experienced fewer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and jail bookings after moving into housing.

These findings reinforce growing evidence that permanent supportive housing and Housing First approaches are effective strategies for reducing homelessness, improving health outcomes, and helping people maintain long-term housing stability.

As a leading developer of affordable housing in the Puget Sound region, Compass Housing Alliance works with local governments and partner agencies to find innovative and creative solutions for housing that serve everyone.

Compass Housing Alliance has 15 apartment buildings throughout King county with three more in planning. Four of them are nearby.

Ronald Commons - Shoreline
Shoreline Veterans Center - Shoreline
Northlake Grove - Kenmore
Compass Broadview - 147 N 132nd Street, Seattle

They would like some help providing Summer items for their guests and residents.

They are looking specifically for: NEW men's and women’s underwear (sizes S-XXL), cleaning supplies for kitchens and bathrooms, and new or gently used towels.

There are many ways to give. You can buy items directly from our Amazon Wishlist here. Or you can reach out to Sam Townsend, who runs our community resource program.

You can also supply items from our MOVE-IN KIT, also from Amazon. This list is filled with the little things that make a house feel like a home. Think of it as a housewarming gift!

Shakespeare in the Park August 8, 2026

ShoreLake Arts presents a youth-focused Shakespeare production, Last Leaf's production of Williams Shakespeare's As You Like It.

The classic comedy about mistaken identity, friendship and romance in the forest of Arden.

Saturday August 8, 2026 from 3:30 - 4:30pm at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park

Bring blankets and low back chairs.

Native Plant work party at Echo Lake August 14, 2026

Well, Echo Lake may be closed for now, with the unfortunate toxic algae bloom, but we are happy to still have our park and trail to enjoy. We are happy to announce our next Native Plant work party . . .

State Farm and other Volunteers at Echo Lake

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:30pm

19901 Ashworth Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Sign in here

Feel free to just drop by for an hour. We always have fun.

And a million thanks again to our favorite worker bees:

Wendi Valles and her team from State Farm. They are right next to the park if you are ever looking for insurance help. Great folks! They have donated many hours to Echo Lake Native Plant projects. If they work as hard and as enthusiastically on insurance as they do on weeds and mulch . . . they are unstoppable!

--Ann Michel

Lakeside School Student Gold Medalist at International Biology Olympiad

Emma Li, gold medalist at international competition

McLean, Va. (July 20, 2026) – The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that Emma Li, Lakeside School, Seattle, WA, a high school biology scholar, has earned a gold medal representing the United States at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), a worldwide competition involving student teams from 78 countries hosted July 12-19 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

She is one of four U.S. gold medalists.

“These students honored our country at the IBO competition,” said Joann DiGennaro, President of CEE. “They are exceptional scholars headed for outstanding careers.”

The USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals was held this summer in collaboration with Harvard University on its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (see previous article)

12,808 students from 47 U.S. schools in 46 states and 35 international schools registered in the nationwide high school competition. During the 10 days of the USABO National Finals, students participated in intensive theoretical and practical tutorials.

The high school students studied with leading U.S. biologists in the fields of cellular & molecular biology, plant anatomy & physiology, animal anatomy & physiology, genetics & evolution, ecology, ethology, and biosystematics. The young scholars were mentored by Kathy Frame, USABO Director, and Logan McCarty, Associate Dean for Science Undergraduate Education, Harvard University. The four gold medalists, including Emma, from USABO’s National Finals represented the United States at the IBO.

Shoreline Tool Library tool sale September 19, 2026

Our next "All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, from 9am–3pm at the Shoreline Tool Library! 16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Make sure to block off your calendar so you can come by, get some tools, and help us keep thousands of preloved items out of the landfill

We're still nailing down some details for the event, so expect to see the RSVP page on our Class & Event calendar sometime next week.

We're planning to sell limited presale tickets (one plus-one included), and then raffle some of them off to folks who RSVP (for free)!

We'll also be gifting one to the person who refers the most new tool library members (more details to come).

The best way to get notified when we set up this page is to check "Tool Sale" on our Class & Event Notification Registration form.

Class & Event Calendar: HERE

This is a nonprofit fundraising event. All proceeds support the Seattle REconomy community and our tool libraries in NE Seattle and Shoreline.

Statewide Burn Ban

Helicopter flying into wildfire smoke
Photo courtesy WA St DNR

As part of his proclamation of a wildfire emergency today, Governor Ferguson banned all unauthorized outdoor burning across Washington.

This comes as the National Weather Service has issued a historic “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” warning — a level above red flag — for heat and gusty winds throughout Eastern Washington today.

This is the first time the weather service has issued such a warning in Washington, and it means new fires can grow out of control rapidly, our aircraft response may be limited by wind and smoke, and our already taxed wildland firefighters will be in more dangerous conditions.

"We are beyond grateful for partners from Washington National Guard, crews from 14 states, and even crews from Australia who are working together with our DNR firefighters to protect our lands, forests, and communities.

"With 10 large fires currently burning, and more than 425,000 acres burned so far this year, we are begging you to please do your part to prevent more of our state from burning"

20 fires are burning throughout Washington and Oregon with state resources deployed to two to three new fires a day in Washington.

Richmond Beach on the last day of July

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Photo by RJ Perna

The last day of July at Richmond Beach.

Update: It was actually July, not April, but that's all behind us now.

Photo by RJ Perna

Here's another photo from the same time.

Time to vote and get your ballot to a drop box

KC Councilmember Rod Dembowski (2nd from left)
and the new dropbox at the Northgate Library

The official primary election date is this coming Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Your ballots have to be inside a drop box or in the hands of King County elections before 8pm on that date.

The elections department told me that every year they find ballot envelopes sitting on top of the drop box after 8pm. They note that the ballot was received but it is not counted. Wishful voting doesn't work.

I gave you some ideas on how to vote for judges. (See article) I followed my own advice and two of the races were easy for me. However, I couldn't decide in the other two. This is where the League of Women Voters' recorded interviews came in very handy.

I watched four interviews with four very qualified candidates and voted based on my personal feelings. You are welcome to disagree.

Turn your ballot in

Don't even consider the mail. It's far too late. Take it to a King county drop box. Any drop box in the county is fine. Here's a list of all of them. The map isn't loading right now but there is a list of every city and the address of the drop boxes.

Locally we have drop boxes:

192nd park n ride,
Shoreline Library,
LFP City Hall,
Kenmore City Hall.
Bothell Library
UW Bothell,
Broadview Library on Greenwood,
Lake City Library
Northgate Library

After a bad experience when elections couldn't read my husband's signature, we have been happy to sign up for notifications. We've already received text messages that our ballots are at the election center and that they have validated our signatures. The next text will be when they count our ballots.

--Diane Hettrick

Shoreline student named to Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis

McKelvey School of Engineering
Washington University, St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (July 31, 2026) – Jackson Chou of Shoreline, Washington (98155), was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Chou is enrolled in the university's McKelvey School of Engineering.

To qualify for the Dean's List in the McKelvey School of Engineering, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 12 graded units.

About WashU

WashU draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The total student body is over 16,000 and about 4,500 faculty teach in nine schools.

The university offers more than 90 programs and some 1,500 courses leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs.

Back to School: The Works could use some volunteer help on August 16, 2026

The Works is the Shoreline PTA Council clothing room. Located in a room on the outside of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, it provides clothes for Shoreline students whose families need some help getting their kids ready for school.

It relies on donations and volunteers.

Michaels is getting closer to opening in Shoreline

New sign at Parkwood Plaza
Photo by Christine Imholt

Retail giant Michaels leased the old JoAnn Fabrics store in Parkwood Plaza earlier this year. After making changes to the interior, in May of this year they advertised for help to unload and arrange merchandise.

Now they have a temporary sign on the shopping center property, so it can't be long.

--Diane Hettrick

August Blood Drives in Shoreline start right away on August 1, 2026

By Tom Petersen

Blood supplies continue to be low around the Sound, but Shoreliners can help, starting Saturday, August 1st by donating at Uplift Climbing Gym from 10am to 4pm.

The Bloodworks Northwest mobile crew will be there, at 17229 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, and appointments can be made up to same-day, with walk-ups needed and welcome on a space-available basis.

There will be five other mobile drives in Shoreline/Lake Forest Park in August:

Monday, August 3, the bloodmobile will be in the parking lot at Lake Forest Park Town Center from 9am to 3pm.
Friday, August 7, The Dale Turner YMCA on Aurora hosts an early-day drive, from 8am to 2pm.
Also on Friday, August 7, the mobile crew will be at Windermere Northlake in Lake Forest Park, from 10am to 4pm.
Monday, August 10, the bloodmobile will be outside Town & Country Market from 10am to 4pm.
Wednesday, August 26, the drive will come to the Fircrest School on 15th Ave NE from 9am to 3pm.

Appointments are made online here or by calling 1-800-398-7888.

The Bloodworks website also has an easy-to-use blood drive finder that shows events in nearby Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Brier, Kenmore, and northern Seattle.

People can also donate any day at Bloodworks' donor centers; the ones handiest to Shoreline are in Lynnwood, at the corner of Highway 99 and 196th, and in north Seattle at the corner of Northgate Way and Stone Ave N.

Captain Scott Ciraulo retires from Shoreline Fire after 25 years

After 25 years, Captain Scott Ciraulo is retiring from the Shoreline Fire Department. Scott has served honorably with Shoreline holding the ranks of Firefighter, Driver/Engineer, Lieutenant, and Captain.

His passion for teaching was second to none and he spent numerous years teaching "the craft" to new firefighters at the Washington State Fire Training Academy. One of his favorite topics being fire science, and understanding "the how and why" to our profession. He molded and developed countless firefighters and drivers, but his biggest passion was technical rescue.

Scott taught as an instructor for King County Technical Rescue for many years and was also a member of FEMA's Washington Task Force 1 as a Rescue Specialist and Rigger. He continued moving the needle by helping build Shoreline's rescue program and will retire as a Captain from Rescue 151.

In the years in Shoreline you responded to countless emergencies, often being relied upon to come up with solutions to our most challenging incidents. Your passion for teaching translated to firefighters working through many complex problems along side you and accomplishing the mission to save lives and protect property. While the citizens of Shoreline may never know your contribution, your brothers and sisters will never forget how you made us better.

Cap, you will be missed and we will continue to honor your legacy by continuing to learn and be better. Enjoy your well deserved retirement and time with family. You will be missed but not forgotten. It's not goodbye, it's see you later.

Three nominated for Chamber Award

The Chamber Award acknowledges a Chamber member who leads by example, takes initiative, serves the Shoreline area through action and participation, inspires others to get involved and promotes respectful and supportive communication.

Celebrating the Leaders Who Strengthen Shoreline! Our Chamber is powered by dedicated people who show up, lead with heart, and make our community stronger. This year, the nominees are:

Doris Taylor with MoonShine Wellness: The engine that never stops. Doris has taken on the Communications Chair role with grit and grace—navigating website transitions, balancing motherhood, nursing, her business, and still showing up for the Chamber. Her advocacy for securing paid support was instrumental in helping us hire staff. Doris is a catalyst for change and a voice of reason when we need it most.

Joseph Irons with Irons Brothers Construction: A humble leader who always brings positivity. Joseph helped modernize our Bylaws, re‑activated the Economic Development & Government Affairs Committee, and continues to invest in Shoreline through his company’s Rampathon donations—helping older adults safely stay in their homes. His commitment to collaboration and community-building has shaped Shoreline’s business landscape for more than 25 years.

Kevin Barrett with Success-Minded Leader: As Past President, Kevin has been an invaluable steady force. His mentorship of incoming leaders ensured a smooth transition during a critical period of growth. He also guided the evaluation and rollout of our new website—bringing diligence, insight, and a member‑first mindset to every step. His dedication to the Chamber’s mission continues to make a lasting impact.

We’re grateful for each of these leaders and the energy, care, and commitment they bring to our Chamber and community.

Come to our awards ceremony in partnership with the City of Shoreline for the Community Champion Awards! Only one week away, next Friday August 14, 2026 from 5-6pm at City Hall.

Get all the details and register HERE

Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party new date and time August 8, 2026

Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party

August 8, 2026 at 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

City Park "Five-Acre Woods", 18678-18998 40th Pl NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Work Party MOVED to 2nd Saturday for August! Restoration volunteers continue at your local forest park, Five Acre Woods.

This new hidden gem of a park is really coming along! Work includes removal of invasive plants like ivy, blackberry and bamboo, trail building and maintenance, and planting trees and native plants.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome, children will need adult supervision and permission. Please sign in when you arrive. Bring your own gloves & tools if you prefer, we will have some to lend as well.

New - you can buy a wristband for North City Jazz Walk at local businesses

HANDY TIP: starting now, get North City Jazz Walk wristbands at the following FIVE locations, cash or check only, during their business hours.

Having a wristband lets you avoid the ticket-to-wristband exchange line on the night of the 'Walk. Just be sure to remember to bring it with you, as we'll have no other way to verify your purchase.

Locations and Hours:

Chicken Sodam
17551 15th Avenue NE in North City
Monday through Thursday: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am to midnight
Closed on Sunday

North City Lounge
17554 15th Avenue NE in North City
Every day 9:00 am to 2:00 am

North City Bistro
1520 NE 177th Street in North City
Wednesday through Saturday 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday - Closed

North City Water District
1519 NE 177th Street in North City
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Friday–Sunday

Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Avenue North in Shoreline
Every day 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
No time to get wristbands in person? Buy tickets online through EventBrite – just be sure to print them out and bring to the Ticket Kiosk on the night of the event to exchange for a wristband (wristbands are faster to check in at the venues, with less chance of losing a paper ticket).

Jazz Walk is Tuesday August 11, 2026 in the North City Business District on 15th Ave NE from NE 175th to NE 180th.

Everything you need to know about Jazz Walk here.

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal's Statement on Sham Announcement by the Trump White House

State Superintendent of Public Education
Chris Reykdal

This week, the U.S. Department of Education issued a news release stating that the agency was requesting information from Washington and California regarding "transgender policies."

Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.

OLYMPIA—July 30, 2026—Washington state law provides parents and guardians with access to their child's records in school, and our state civil rights laws are fully in compliance with federal law. Period.

For the last 15 months, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has requested—and my office has provided—tens of thousands of documents as part of ED's "investigation" into Washington's civil rights laws.

While my office has provided every single record that ED has requested, we have not heard anything substantive from their office in months about the status of their efforts.

To the surprise of no one, the Trump White House is playing the worst kind of politics by threatening to withhold federal funds from states that don't comply with their political ideology.

In a press release today, ED stated that they are "demanding" information from Washington and California regarding state policies that govern schools' disclosure of student records to parents and families.

Today's demands are based on an expectation that we will change our state’s student protection policies to align with a case out of California that is still being litigated. As we have done throughout this process, we will supply ED with all the information they are demanding, consistent with state and federal laws.

Let me be clear: Washington state law ensures that, when parents and families request information about their child from their child's school, the school provides that information consistent with state and federal laws.

Further, Washington state law has robust protections against discrimination for public school students, which has included discrimination based on gender identity for two decades. These protections fit within the scope of what is allowed by federal law and recent court rulings on these issues.

While the Trump Administration continues their lengthy fishing expedition on the taxpayer's dime, my office will continue to uphold and enforce our state and federal laws.

Today’s media stunt by the now dismantled U.S. Department of Education is yet another reminder that they only exist at this point to pump out political and ideological propaganda.

From over here in the functioning Washington, might we suggest they demand charges against any number of persons identified in the Epstein files or those who allegedly committed abuses of the “ring boys” at the World Wrestling Entertainment company?

If the U.S. Department of Education is looking for something to do, pushing the White House to bring justice to victims of sexual abuse and assault remains an important endeavor.

Buck Moon

Friday, July 31, 2026

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Mike says that most of the Moon Names come from indigenous people. Buck Moon is the month of the year that male, buck deer begin growing their antlers.

--Diane Hettrick

Updated 8-1-2026

Communi-trees: Sign Up for a Free Tree Now Through August 31, 2026

Autumn Gold Ginkgo
Photo by Ellen H.

Shoreline residents, schools, churches, and businesses can receive a free tree through Communi-trees — the City’s tree giveaway and planting program!

Trees provide many benefits to our community. They clean our air and water, create shade, reduce stress, and make Shoreline more beautiful.

New this year:

This year, Communi-trees will offer residents free street trees to plant in the right-of-way adjacent to their property. Street trees are trees planted in the public right-of-way. This is typically the space between a road and sidewalk, but can also extend past the sidewalk, or include space in easements and alleyways.

When you sign up for Communi-trees, you get:

Up to three free trees per property
Help picking the right tree for your space
Free planting supplies
Training on tree planting and care
Planting assistance for individuals with disabilities (subject to volunteer availability)

Full details on eligibility, available trees, and more can be found at ShorelineWA.gov/Communitrees.

Sign Up Now!

Sign up anytime between now and August 31 at 11:59pm. It doesn’t matter when you sign up — just make sure it’s before August 31!

Questions? Contact us at communitrees@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2488.

Rummage sale at Edmonds church to benefit villagers in war-torn Myanmar

Discover great finds at Holy Trinity Edmonds’ boutique-like 5th Annual Indoor-Outdoor Rummage Sale on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 9am - 2pm, 657 Daley Street, next to Edmond's Civic Center Park.

All proceeds and donations (cash or Venmo) will help to support villagers in worn-torn Pyay, Myanmar.

Convenient parking is available in the church lot adjacent to the northeast corner of the park. (Sorry, no early birds!)

Browse through carefully curated aisles of consignment-quality items: furniture, home decor and artwork, collectibles, kitchenware and household goods, clothing, jewelry, electronics and small appliances, linens, luggage, musical instruments, sports and pet gear, tools and gardening supplies, children's books, puzzles, toys, and more.

This is a lovely, worthwhile event and we hope to see many of you there!

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