Shoreline Area News

November classes at the Tool Library

Friday, October 30, 2026

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Tool Library November classes & events center on DIY skills, the holidays, and repair. This month, you can lean into the holiday spirit, get something fixed, or learn new skills. Join us in Seattle and Shoreline for some engaging learning experiences!

Class & Event Calendar: here

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We offer classes at all of our Seattle REconomy locations, so make sure to double-check the location on the event page before signing up!

NE Seattle Tool Library (NESTL): 10228 Fischer Pl NE, Seattle

Shoreline Tool Library (STL): 16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline

Reuse Commons Lake City (RCLC): 12558 Lake City Way NE, Seattle

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Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy or our hosting partners at Reuse Commons Lake City.

Some classes are offered at a reduced rate as a part of Seattle REconomy’s Community Tool Chest fundraiser in support of expanding programming to our new Lake City location.

All classes in Seattle REconomy’s Shoreline Sustainable Skill Series (S4) are offered at a reduced rate. Funding for this series has been provided, in full or in part, by the City of Shoreline City Hall.

If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at info@seattlereconomy.org to discuss options.

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Classes at Reuse Commons Lake City are supported by the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)

University of Washington School of Drama proudly presents Phèdre

Seattle, WA – The University of Washington School of Drama proudly presents Phèdre, written by Jean Racine, translated by Ted Hughes, and directed by Sebastián Bravo Montenegro.

The production runs November 5 – 15, 2026.

PHÈDRE

Written by Jean Racine, translated by Ted Hughes

Directed by UW Drama MFA student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro

November 5 – 15, 2026
Meany Studio Theatre,

University of Washington, Seattle

4040 George Washington Lane NE, Seattle, WA 98195

Tickets: $10 - $23

Purchase tickets here

A forbidden love tests a royal family

Phèdre is a queen and a mother who has been cursed by the Gods. She receives news that the king, Theseus, is dead. Encouraged by her lady-in-waiting, Oenone, and fueled by her own feelings, Phèdre confesses to the King’s son and heir, Hippolytus, that she is in love with him.

Soon after, King Theseus returns, alive and well, setting off a series of unforeseen consequences.

“Phédre is a continuation of my fascination with heightened emotional states,” says director Sebastián Bravo Montenegro.

“As an artist, I am in search of a muscular performance that feels dangerous, off-balance, present, and alive. For me, Racine’s characters provide us the opportunity of witnessing a person navigate these immense waves of emotions in real-time.”

Performance Schedule:

Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30pm
Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:00pm
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30pm
Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30pm
Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:00pm

Run Time: Approximately two hours and thirty minutes with an intermission.

Tickets: $10 - $23

Ticketing inquiries: ticket@uw.edu

Trunk or Treat at Calvin Church Halloween night October 31, 2026

Join us at Calvin Church's annual Trunk or Treat celebration on Halloween night from 6 to 8pm.

We'll have plenty of candy, activities for the kids, and chili and cider in the Fellowship Hall.

Our address is 18826 Third Avenue NW in Shoreline. Can't wait to see you there!

Letter to the Editor: I want to invest in my community

To the editor,

I sometimes feel grouchy about our city’s decisions. When the last pool closed, I was upset that it couldn’t be saved (and a little doubtful that was really true.) I am also keenly aware that Shoreline residents already pay a lot of taxes (I’m also thankful for that: I am a teacher).

Yet I am also, more than ever, grateful for my small local government working to help our community. As a second grade teacher I have also been teaching my class about communities. We sing a song about taxes and government. “Taxes pay for the government, for school and parks, pools and libraries.” It feels like a gift to talk with students about these ideas. When we have talked about pools, I always have a couple kids pipe up “I have a pool” or “I go to Innis Arden” and then we talk about how not everyone does, or can.

Pools are so beneficial to communities. Swimming lessons are a safety necessity for our community; water exercises for seniors are vital. We have neighboring public pools but who knows when Seattle (or other communities) will need to close those. We need our own.

This project is expensive. Regretfully, I think I might have voted against the last one. I think I thought it was too big and fancy. But I am definitely voting for this project. This project is scaled down. It won’t get any cheaper. I want to invest in my community and contribute to a project that will benefit future kids and families.

I hope you will join me in voting yes,

Mary Anne Thomas
Shoreline

Please Donate Blood in November -- Your Neighbors Thank You

By Tom Petersen

Mobile blood drives were created by Dr. Charles Drew during World War II, and America's ability to collect large quantities proved decisive.

Dr. Drew then invented the bloodmobile, and such vehicles have been a part of Bloodworks Northwest's operations since 1955.

In November, with Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving two weeks apart, donating blood is a great way to honor those who have served the country, protect those still on active duty, and do a good turn for our friends and neighbors in need.

November is also Bone Marrow Transplant Awareness month, celebrating that lifesaving medical miracle and calling attention to Bloodworks' role as a world leader in blood-related research.

On Veteran's day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Global Credit is sponsoring the bloodmobile in the Edmonds Safeway parking lot, 23632 Hwy 99, Edmonds, open from 9am to 3pm.

Next, on Saturday, November 14 sees one mobile unit in Richmond Beach from 9 to 3 in front of the Shoreline Fire Safety Center, at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW, while another will be at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, 19509 64th Ave W, Lynnwood, also from 9 to 3.

For those able to range east, the bloodmobile will be in front of the Northshore School District Administration Center 3330 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell, on Monday, November 16 from 9 to 3 . . . or pass the word!

Another two-fer occurs on Monday, November 23, when Bloodworks will be set up at the Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way, down by the shore, and up the hill at Providence Swedish Hospital, 21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds, from 9 to 3.

A day later, on Tuesday, November 24, the crew returns to Edmonds from 9:30 to 3:30 at the Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave. These drives just before Thanksgiving are crucial because they prepare the area for the long holiday season, where donations often decline and needs rise.

The day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 25, a bloodmobile will be at Lake Forest Park Town Center at the intersection of Bothell & Ballinger Way, from 9 to 3. The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27, the crew will be at Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace on special "late" hours: 11 am to 5 pm.

Appointments are recommended for all Bloodworks mobile events, those walk-ups are welcome on a space-available basis.

See www.bloodworksnw.org or call 1-800-398-7888, even on the same day.

Public Hearing on the Shoreline 2027-2028 Biennial Budget November 2, 2026

Shoreline City Council

By Kathleen Russell

Public Hearing on the Shoreline 2027-2028 Biennial Budget will take place on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 7pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Meeting agenda here. Public Hearing and Council discussion will include the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget, the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), 2027 regular and excess property tax levies, impact fee schedules, and fee schedules.

Department budgets were presented to Council on October 19 and a review of the 2027-2032 CIP was presented on October 26.

In addition to Council discussion at presentations, Councilmembers have submitted questions to the Q/A Matrix which includes responses by City staff. Council Questions Matrix 10/19/26. An updated Q/A Matrix will be posted to the Council agenda end of day on November 2.

At the Public Hearing on November 2, written comments may be submitted to Council by 4pm, and in-person or Zoom public comments may be made during the Public Hearing. Public Comment for Council Meetings. Link to Zoom. All comments are part of public record.

Coming up on November 16: Adoption of the impact fee schedules, to be placed on the consent calendar, is on the Council agenda on November 16. An additional Public Hearing on budgets, the CIP, fees, and salary schedules will be held on November 16.

More information here: 2027-2028 Biennial Budget and 2027-2028 CIP

Weekend and seven-day eastbound lane closures in Kenmore

When

Weekend lane closures: 6pm Nov. 6 through 6am Nov. 9.
Weekday bus-only lane closure hours: 6am Nov. 9 through 6am Nov. 16.
Other roadway work hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm

Where

SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) between 60th Ave NE and 73rd Ave NE.

As early as Friday, November 6, 2026 Sound Transit will temporarily close the eastbound bus-only lane and one eastbound general traffic lane on SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) between 60th Ave NE and 73rd Ave NE.

Crews need these temporary closures to pour and cure the concrete bus pads that Stride buses will stop on when picking up and dropping off riders. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled to a later date.

Crews will temporarily close the eastbound bus-only lane and one eastbound general traffic lane on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6pm to prepare for weekend concrete bus pad pours at Stride stations. After the concrete bus pads are poured, crews will remove the eastbound general lane closure around work areas. The eastbound bus-only lane will remain closed through 6am Monday, Nov. 16 to prevent cars and buses from driving over the concrete bus pads while they harden.

Traffic patterns will change during weekend construction. Buses will merge into general-purpose traffic lanes to bypass the work. Temporary bus stops will remain accessible. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should follow posted signs and plan for extra travel time.

Riders and drivers will still be able to make right turns in and out of businesses and residences on SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) between 61st Ave NE and 73rd Ave NE. All businesses and residences will remain open and accessible. 

For more information on Stride S3 bus service, visit the Stride webpage.

Shorewood's Eli Graves nominated for Herald Athlete of the Week

Eli Graves winning the cross country title

Elijah "Eli" Graves - Shorewood boys cross country, has been nominated for Herald Athlete of the Week for October 18-24, 2026

The senior won the Wesco 3A/2A South boys cross country title, finishing with the fastest time among all Wesco runners on October 24.

He is currently 2nd in the voting.

PSE strengthens grid for stormy weather, urges customers to prepare as clocks fall back

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Fall is firmly underway, winter is on our horizon and it’s time to set back your clocks. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare for cold temperatures, storms and emergencies

From strong windstorms and heavy rainfall to freezing temperatures and snow, Pacific Northwest Weather can create challenges for homes, roads and the electric grid. Fall and winter are also good times to explore ways to increase home energy efficiency and manage energy costs. PSE offers rebates on qualifying energy-efficient appliances and home upgrades, as well as bill assistance programs for eligible customers.

Customers can learn more about available rebates at pse.com/rebates and see whether they qualify for assistance programs at PSE.com/GetHelp. Customers interested in saving money through saving energy can check out our demand response programs at PSE.com/flex

Throughout the year, PSE invests millions in strengthening and modernizing its energy systems to improve reliability and reduce outages for customers. In 2025 alone, PSE teams inspected more than 30,000 poles on our 27,000 miles of line, completed 20 substation reliability projects and replaced 104 miles of aging cable.

“As we prepare for winter, our teams are ready to respond when weather-related outages occur,” said Ryan Murphy, vice president of Gas and Electric Operations. “Investments in maintenance, vegetation management, grid modernization and infrastructure upgrades are helping us build a stronger, more resilient energy system for our customers.”

PSE worker restoring power after winter storm
Photo courtesy PSE

Although PSE works year-round to strengthen the grid and restore services as quickly, and safely, as possible following outages – severe weather can still cause interruptions. Depending on the extent of damage and weather conditions, some outages may last several hours or longer. Customers are encouraged to make a preparedness plan before storms arrive.

Storm preparedness essentials:

Stock emergency supplies for both home and vehicle use, including extra batteries, flashlights, and non-perishable food items
Ensure you have a battery-powered or hand-crank radio available for emergency broadcasts
Charge all cell phones, portable battery packs, and mobile devices before storms arrive
Limit refrigerator and freezer access during outages – a closed refrigerator stays cold for up to 12 hours
Turn off lights and unplug appliances and sensitive electronics such as computers to prevent circuit overloads when service is restored. Leave one light on to signal when power returns
Download the myPSE app to track and report outages, monitor restoration progress, and receive estimated repair times, or visit pse.com/outagemap
Access additional preparation tips and power restoration information here.

Essential safety guidelines:

Never approach or touch downed power lines – stay at least 35 feet away as they may be energized. Contact PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report hazards. Find out what to do about downed lines here.
Never bring outdoor grills indoors for cooking. Do not use natural gas ranges for heating or charcoal as an indoor heat source, as these can cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning
If using a portable generator, follow all manufacturer safety instructions carefully. Never operate generators indoors or in enclosed spaces to prevent carbon monoxide buildup
When using portable heaters, maintain safe distances from furniture, drapes, and other flammable materials
Always rely on flashlights rather than candles for emergency lighting

As customers adjust to the return of Standard Time and prepare for short winter days, PSE encourages everyone to take a few simple steps now to stay safe, informed and ready for whatever this season may bring.

Judge blocks unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements

A judge blocked the federal government’s unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements that would have made it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, delivering a victory to Washington and a multistate coalition that brought the case in June 2026.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts found the administration’s implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) was unlawful. The rule adopted a new interpretation of key terms like “medically frail,” making it harder for medically vulnerable individuals to be excused from the work requirements.

“Our state is healthier, safer, and more productive when everyone can get the care they need,” said Attorney General Nick Brown.

“We will continue to defend Medicaid as the federal government uses bureaucracy and red tape to try to deny Washingtonians the care they deserve.”

More information here

Witchie's heading for Gnashville

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Photo courtesy Ridgecrest Halloween

Witchie's heading for Gnashville

I wrote a song, it's something to hear.
I should be in Gnashville by this time next year.
If I could take you long distance I would
To help get my song on a record so good.

But no one will finance my simple request
And a trip on a broomstick is bumpy at best.
But watch out, Gnashville, I'm on my way!
When I swoop on your stoop please ask me to stay.

I'll be weaving my way through the air waves, you see.
It's a long way, but airplay will do it for me.
Please be advised there may be a delay,
My broom stick's a witch craft with no ETA.

I'll be airborne, so watch out for me.
When I'm in your flight path believe what you see!
Not an orbiting missile or space debris,
And I don't have advanced technology.

Dressed in my cowgirl witch boots and witch hat,
Packing a radar-ready bat and warm cat,
It won't be Earhart or Lindbergh on horse.
It's Witchie heading for Gnashville, a little off course.

Witchie Westberg (AKA Vicki Westberg) 1989

Daylight Saving Time

Prepare yourselves.

This Saturday is not only Halloween, it's the night we change our clocks again.

Spring forward - Fall back - so we gain the hour we lost in the spring.

Amtrak published a notice about its train to Canada. The trip is listed as four hours one direction, two hours the other, and the trip actually takes three hours.

World War II was a very long time ago. Seems like it's time (yes) to make a decision to leave the clocks alone.

But we would probably spend 50 years arguing about whether to go back to standard time or stay on daylight time.

And don't forget there may be clocks in your home that will not update themselves. Microwave, oven, coffee pot, the decorative clock on the wall - we'll find out on Sunday.

--Diane Hettrick

Climate Conversation explored next steps in restoring salmon to our local streams

Dr. Jeff Jensen

What is the next step in restoring salmon to our local streams and creeks?

The third LFP Climate Hub Climate Conversation, “Salmon Stories: Past, Present and Future,” explored this question.

There is no easy answer. Restoring salmon requires coordinated work by local, county, state and federal agencies, along with community groups, neighborhoods and individuals.

Dr. Jeffrey Jensen illustrated these challenges by describing the salmon journey through the locks, Lake Washington and the slough to Lake Sammamish. At the locks, sea lions feed on returning salmon.

Those that pass through the fish ladder face warmer water. To help, the Muckleshoot Tribe is trucking some fish from the locks to cooler streams. In Lake Washington, salmon face a “lake squeeze”: warm water above and oxygen-poor water below leave a narrow layer of suitable habitat.

Evan Lewis

Predatory fish, including bass, yellow perch and northern pike, pose another threat.

Outdated stream culverts are another barrier to salmon restoration. Evan Lewis of King County shared a map showing hundreds of culverts on private, city and other public property.

Plans call for replacing round, corrugated-steel culverts with box culverts that more closely resemble natural stream bottoms. This is a long-term project, and the county is prioritizing replacements that will have the greatest impact.

Lake Forest Park has two of these newer culverts: one in the town center near Weeping Willow Park and another on Ballinger Way at 35th Avenue NE. Residents may remember the lengthy construction.

The work required diverting streams, detouring traffic, rebuilding the roadbed and replanting nearby areas. Cost is also a factor.

Ken Feathers

Ken Feathers described how climate conditions have affected stream health over time. He shared a StoryMap showing local changes in temperature and tree canopy cover.

When complete, this searchable resource will explain how climate change affects local salmon habitat and what local groups are doing to restore salmon.

A next step is to turn this climate conversation into action: remove barriers, protect stream habitat and support local restoration efforts. Agencies, tribes, community groups and residents all have a part to play.

There is no single fix. But joining the LFP Climate Hub, the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, StreamKeepers, Salmon Watchers can help reconnect salmon with the habitat they need.

The future of salmon in our local creeks depends on the choices and commitments we make.

--Sarah Phillips

Gov. Ferguson creates Health & Human Services Chief Fraud Prevention Officer as part of new fraud-fighting initiative

Executive order also creates Public Funds Fraud Prevention & Accountability Workgroup to coordinate agency prevention efforts

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson today signed an executive order creating the state’s first Chief Fraud Prevention Officer and a statewide fraud prevention workgroup to coordinate and expand on the state’s existing fraud prevention efforts.

Governor Ferguson also announced upcoming Governor-request legislation expanding the current Medicaid False Claims Act to cover all false claims against Washington state.

“Washington takes fraud seriously,” Governor Ferguson said. “As we continue to face challenging state budgets and devastating cuts from the federal government, it is more important than ever to protect every dollar. My executive order unifies our prevention efforts across state government and expands them.”

The Chief Fraud Prevention Officer is tasked with strengthening oversight and coordination of fraud prevention, detection, investigation and recovery efforts specifically related to health and human services programs administered by executive cabinet agencies.

Those agencies include the state Health Care Authority and the departments of Health, Social & Health Services, Labor & Industries and Children, Youth & Families.

The Chief Fraud Prevention Officer will coordinate with these agencies to improve program integrity and protect federal funding. Governor Ferguson intends to implement this work using existing resources.

More information here

Jobs: LFP and Shoreline

New job listings at City of Lake Forest Park and WSDOT

City of Lake Forest Park

Community Development Director

17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park

Flexible / hybrid

$143,352.24 - $191,136.36 Annually

Open until filled - first review 11/23/26

Full job description and application here

Property & Evidence Technician (part-time)

17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park

Police Department

Part-time 24 hours/wk

$34.52 - $41.97 Hourly

Full job description and application here

WSDOT

Field Operations Supervisor (TE4)

Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region

$93,227 – $125,433 Annually

Opening date 10/28/26

Closing date 1/20/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and application here

Freeway closures announced with humor (and horror) from WSDOT

Now you have to watch the reel of zombie freeway workers

Something evil’s lurking in the dark... IT’S A HALLOWEEN WEEKEND FULL CLOSURE OF NORTHBOUND I-5 IN SEATTLE (and SB I-405 in Bothell).

BUT! Before you run for your life, there’s a killer plot twist. The reason we’re closing the road is so crews can remove the Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge work zone.

And when Monday morning comes, something will rise from the dead... ALL FOUR NORTHBOUND LANES will be open across the bridge AND express lanes will return to normal operations.

The details:

NB I-5 will close from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Adjacent ramps and lanes will start to close as early as 9 p.m. Friday.
We’ll start work on the southbound lanes in early 2027, but let’s - ah - cross that bridge when we get there. (Had to do it).

But wait. There’s more.

We’ll also be closing all lanes of SB I-405 in Bothell from SR 527 to SR 522 from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday. A detour will be in place, and adjacent ramps also will close. This is to widen I-405 through Bothell and build a new bus rapid transit station in the center of the freeway.

Expect delays this weekend and adjust your routes if you’re able. We know you’ll close your eyes and hope that this is just imagination, but this is a chiller, thriller weekend. Let’s get through it together, boys and ghouls

Don't miss the WSDOT zombie reel!

Chocolate Festival raises $6,000 for Senior Center

...and provided 400 people with delicious treats and impressive Christmas presents

The people who attended the Shoreline Chocolate Festival at the Shoreline Senior Center got double for their money.

They got samples from eight chocolatiers and took care of all the hard-to-buy-for people on their Christmas list.

They also, with their ticket purchase, helped to support the programs and operations of the Shoreline Senior Center.

The vendors all had very different products. One had Halloween themed chocolate covered Oreos.

Another sold chocolates in over a dozen different exotic flavors.

There were cupcakes and bars, containers of small chocolate candies. Dark chocolate and milk chocolate.

Several had varieties in attractive gift boxes.

Everyone, including the chocolatiers, looked very happy.

-All photos by Claudia Meadows

BVB Youth Soccer Players Fundraising at Ballinger Thriftway to Go to National Tournament in Florida

BVB players selling car wash tickets outside Ballinger Thriftway
Photo courtesy BVB

Youth soccer players from BVB International Academy Seattle (BVB IA Seattle) tabled outside Ballinger Thriftway on Sunday, October 18, 2026 selling car wash tickets to fund an upcoming trip to a national tournament in Florida.

The team is raising money to attend the winter tournament in Florida
Photo courtesy BVB

The team is raising money to attend the Elite Academy (EA) Winter Tournament, which will host several hundred teams from across the country near Sarasota, Florida this December.

Our local BVB club is sending several teams to compete this year. Our local car wash has a special program for non profits to sell their tickets and the ticket sales help reduce travel expenses for families and support scholarship funds for players requiring financial assistance.

BVB soccer teams are partnered with a professional club in Germany
Photo courtesy BVB

BVB IA Seattle is a local youth soccer club with approximately 200 players based out of North King County (Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Seattle) for the last 4 years. The organization maintains an official partnership with Borussia Dortmund (BVB), a century-old professional club in Germany's top-tier professional league, the Bundesliga (pronounced “Boon-des-lee-ga”).

The club works with all age groups and focuses on development first; with a number of BVB Seattle players going to play in college as well as professionally overseas. Every summer, the club holds summer training camps at Albert Einstein Middle School for current and interested players.

Learn more about BVB IA Seattle here.

Collections Corner: Margarine dye

Margarine dye in the collection of the Shoreline Historical Museum

Collection Spotlight! - Shoreline Historical Museum

It wouldn't be a curator's corner without the constant new findings we have in our collections. Did you know that once upon a time a certain food item was banned in the late 19th-early 20th century?? It was Margarine!

A cartoon reflecting how much the dairy industry hated margarine
From the collection of the Shoreline Historical Museum

This cheaper alternative to butter was detested by the dairy industry, which led to the passing of the Federal Margarine Act of 1886.

This taxed margarine and required manufacturer licenses. Vermont, South Dakota, and New Hampshire went even further, passed laws which required margarine to be dyed bright pink!

The Supreme Court later overturned these "pink laws" as unconstitutional, but to many at the time the "unappetizing appeal" lingered.

We have a packet of margarine pink dye in our collection! Think about that next time you use food coloring in your cupcakes.

The Shoreline Historical Museum is located at 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 just one block east of Aurora on 185th.

Innis Arden Way road closure extended to November 30, 2026

This photo, taken in August, shows the full depth of the excavation we completed.
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline.

Shoreline is replacing the culvert below NW Innis Arden Way for the Boeing Creek Culvert Replacement Project (Hidden Lake Phase II).

This work will help minimize flood and erosion risks in the area. It will also help remove barriers to future fish passage.

NW Innis Arden Way is fully closed between NW 166th Street and the entrance of Shoreview Park. We had planned to reopen the road by October 31. While we have made considerable progress on the work in this area, our contractor needs extra time to rebuild the roadway and have Seattle Public Utilities connect the water lines.

The road closure will now last until November 30.

We know that construction and road closures are disruptive to project neighbors and everyone who travels through the area. We appreciate your continued patience as we complete this work and reopen the road safely.

After the road has reopened, we may still need to temporarily close single lanes of traffic during work hours. Flaggers will be present to guide traffic through the work area.

This photo, taken in September, shows the size of the culvert we placed. This culvert is the largest size available. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Project Progress

Since the road closure began in June, we have fully excavated the existing roadway and placed the new culvert and stream bed.

We’re currently working to backfill over the culvert, continue improving the stream bed, and plant trees and other vegetation.

Project information and updates here

2026 District 1 3A Girls Soccer Tournament (10/29 – 11/7) Primer

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Last Tuesday night the Shorewood Stormrays finished up the regular season schedule at the Edmonds Woodway Warriors, winning a tight game 2-1, securing the Wesco 3A South 2nd place.

The Stormrays ended the season 9-3-0, the league runner-up, with an RPI of 0.8812.

Accolades and hats off to the Shorecrest Scots, 9-1-2, the league champions, with an RPI of 0.9797.

Following the conclusion of the regular season, the District 1 3A playoff brackets have been set, against teams from Wesco 3A North and the Northwest 3A Conference. The top four seeds receive a bye, while the remaining eight seeds face off in a play-in round to advance.

League runner-up Shorewood is seeded #5, and will play #12 Mount Vernon in the eighth-final on Thursday 10/29, for the right to face #4 Snohomish in the quarter-final on Sat 10/31.

League champion Shorecrest is seeded #3, and will play either #7 Meadowdale or #9 Oak Harbor in another quarter-final on Sat 10/31. The other top seeds are #1 Ferndale and #2 Stanwood.

The play-in and quarter-final rounds will be hosted by the higher seed at their home stadium, while the semi-finals and finals will be held at Shoreline Stadium, with both finalists qualifying for State.

The losing quarter-finalists and semi-finalists will enter a lucky loser’s bracket, where three teams will emerge in 3rd, 4th and 5th place, and all three will qualify for State.

There will be updates on the progress of Shoreline’s Finest!

TCA

AG Brown sues to block the federal administration’s gutting of the Corporate Transparency Act

Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit to stop the federal administration from gutting a law that helps banking regulators and law enforcement investigate shell companies and crack down on financial crime.

The law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires corporations and limited liability companies to disclose to the federal government who actually owns and controls them.

That matters because criminals often hide their money in shell companies—entities that exist on paper to obscure a company’s ownership.

Now the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, known as FinCEN, has exempted 99.9% of corporations from the law, making it nearly useless.

“The administration is sending a loud message to financial criminals that the federal government doesn’t care what they do,” Brown said. “Our office will fight this unlawful attempt to let corporations hide assets, dodge taxes, and evade scrutiny.”

More information here

Halloween Art in the Park

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Toby is not an art lover - he's just patiently waiting for the photo shoot to be over so he can continue exploring Hamlin Park.

The sign says "Happy Halloween"

Correction: the art is in Hamlin Park

Chocolate Festival a rousing success

By Diane Hettrick

Photos by Claudia Meadows

The Shoreline Senior Center held its first Chocolate Festival on Saturday October 24, 2026 at its building south of the Shoreline Center complex.

Beautifully presented chocolates in gift boxes, ready for the holiday season

Seven chocolatiers were signed up and an eighth added who heard about the show and asked to be included.

Tickets were sold in advance and almost as many more were sold at the door as residents were unable to resist the siren song of gourmet chocolate.

Milk Chocolate Dipped Oreos with Halloween toppings

The ticket price went to the Senior Center to help support its many programs. The chocolatiers handed out samples and sold their wares.

On the right, Toasted Coconut Meltaways

Program Manager Kevin said:

Our first annual Shoreline Chocolate Festival was a rousing success! We are a community-supported nonprofit, and the community showed up!

We had approximately 400 guests and raised over $6,000 which will go directly toward supporting programs and operations at the center.

We are sincerely grateful to our chocolatiers, our sponsors, and especially our volunteers for making this event possible.

Double raspberry, ginger caramel, dark orange, passion fruit, Earl Gray - every row a different flavor

The chocolate appeared in every possible variety.

Gift box

If you are lucky, there might be some under your Christmas tree.

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