Shorewood wins Track & Field Team State Title

Shorewood was represented by 20 athletes at the Track & Field State meet with two being relay alternates. 

Jubilant Shorewood athletes and coaches celebrate the Boys 3A State trophies 

The trip to Tacoma culminated in Shorewood's first ever Track & Field Team State Title!! 

The Boys team scored 68 points (to Liberty's 49 and Lincoln's 44) to secure Shorewood's first ever Track & Field team title (3A Boys Track & Field). 

Shorewood Boys team was led with strong performances by::

Max Billett (L) and Eli Graves (R)
on the podium and on the track

Max Billett (1600m (2nd by a mere hundredth) & 3200m (6th) and Eli Graves (1600m (3rd) & 3200m (3rd), both runners going under the 1600m school record, 

Tyler Marlow - State Champ in Javelin

Tyler Marlow 4th in Long Jump and State Champ in the Javelin with a school record throw of 185'8".

 

Jaden Marlow took two state titles - Pole Vault and Long Jump
as well as 2nd in 100m Hurdles and 7th in Discus

In a crazy 8 hour span Jaden Marlow scores 30 points bringing home 7th in Discus, 2nd in 100m Hurdles, State Champ in Pole Vault, and State Champ in Long Jump.

In Shorewood history the closest that teams have gotten to a Team State Title were 3rd Place a few times for the boys and girls and 2nd a couple times for the girls, all in the 1980's and late 70's. 

Our most recent team trophy at State for Track & Field was 2016 with a 4th place finish for the boys and several top 10 team performances.

Shorewood Track & Field athletes and coaches

This State go around had mixed weather with some light rain on Friday morning and a mix of sun & heat, clouds, wind throughout the weekend. It was a tough field. Our athletes competed well; all should be proud of their efforts, and all should be proud of the athletes representing Shorewood Track & Field. 

There were 48 scoring teams in boys 3A and 43 scoring teams in girls 3A (some teams didn't score points - there are around 76 schools total in 3A).

Boys team and coaches on the podium

Check out the results here: State Meet Results.

• Olivia D - 3200m (10th)
• Lucy E - 100m Hurdles (10th)
• Mila F - 300m Hurdles (10th), 400m (15th)
• 4x400m Relay (Taylor D, Lucy E, McKenzie C, Mila F - - Alts: Lizzy TR, Violet K, Olivia D) (15th)
• Max B - 1600m (2nd, School Record), 3200m (6th)
• Tristan C - 1600m (17th)
• Eli G - 1600m (3rd), 3200m (3rd)
• Adrian K - Long Jump (17th)
• Jaden M - 110m Hurdles (2nd), Long Jump (State Champ!), Pole Vault (State Champ!), Discus (7th)
• Tyler M - Javelin (State Champ!), Long Jump (4th)
• Kellan R - 1600m (15th), 800m (12th)
• John T - Unified 100m (18th)
• Jason V - Unified 100m (18th)
• Thomas Z - 100m (16th), 200m (22nd)
• 4x400m Relay (Matbeal D, Isaiah S, Kellan R, Aiden W, - - -Alts: Eli G, Max B, Tyler M, Thomas Z) (23rd)

Shorewood coaches with team trophies

Thank you to all the athletes, parent/guardians, and fans for a great season.

Co-Head Coaches Paul Villanueva & Joel Reese  

Photos courtesy Shoreline Schools

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Shoreline Robotics Society creates scholarship in honor of Wes Proudlove as he retires from Shoreline Schools

The Shoreline Robotics Society 501(c)(3) would like to announce the creation of a scholarship in honor of Wes Proudlove’s retirement from Shorewood High School as the Auto Shop instructor, so that he can continue impacting and supporting students for years to come, even after retiring.

Wes founded the Shoreline Robotics Society to create more STEM opportunities for Shoreline students. Through the nonprofit, he has helped support the Shoreline Pronto Robotics Team, Shorecrest VEX Robotics, and the Shorewood and Shorecrest Technology Student Associations.

Wes Proudlove
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Beyond the programs themselves, Wes has spent countless hours volunteering as the lead mentor for Team Pronto. He quietly takes care of students in ways many people never see — regularly buying food to make sure no student in his class goes hungry, helping students get the proper clothing so they can attend prom, and personally helping students afford post-high school education opportunities.

See our previous article on Wes here

His impact on students reaches far beyond robotics, and this scholarship is one small way to continue the support and opportunities he has given to so many young people over the years.

If you would like to make a donation to this scholarship, please visit the Shoreline Robotics Society donation page.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Wes and continue his incredible legacy of supporting students through STEM, mentorship, and kindness.

For more information about the non-profit Shoreline Robotics Society please check us out here

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Theater Review: A Delightfully Wilde Adventure: Murder on West Moon Street Charms with Wit and Whimsy

Murder on West Moon Street

by Rob Urbinati 

directed by Eric Lewis

May 29 - June 21, 2026

Fri/Sat 7:30pm; 

Sun 2:00pm

Purchase tickets here

The Phoenix Theatre 

9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds

Theater review by Kindle Carpp

Murder on West Moon Street is a brisk and witty comedy by Rob Urbinati, adapted from Oscar Wilde's short story Lord Arthur Savile's Crime. 

Set in 1899 London, this delightful romp follows a naïve young aristocrat who learns from a palm reader that his future includes murder. 

Convinced that he must fulfill this grim prophecy before marrying the woman he loves, Arthur embarks on a wildly misguided quest to commit the deed. 

Rather than presenting a traditional whodunit, the play cleverly turns the mystery on its head by asking a far more entertaining question: will he actually manage to do it?

Filled with sharp dialogue, quick pacing, and delightfully unexpected twists, Murder on West Moon Street delivers an evening of laughter from beginning to end. 

The production embraces Wilde's trademark wit while leaning fully into the absurdity of its premise. Every failed scheme and mistaken assumption builds upon the last, creating a cascade of comic complications that keeps the audience eagerly anticipating what could possibly go wrong next.

One of the production's greatest strengths is its balance of mystery and farce. While the story revolves around murder, the tone remains consistently playful and lighthearted. The humor is rooted not only in clever writing but also in impeccable timing, with surprises arriving at just the right moment to keep the energy high throughout the evening.

At the center of the chaos is Ian L. Wright as Lord Arthur Savile. Wright plays Arthur with charming incompetence, completely sincere in his determination yet hopelessly unequipped for a life of crime. His earnestness makes the character immensely likable, and the audience cannot help but root for him even as each new plan unravels in spectacular fashion.

Natasha Halfin brings warmth and charm to the role of Sybil Merton. As Arthur's devoted fiancée, she serves as one of the few voices of reason in an increasingly ridiculous world. Her grounded performance provides a welcome contrast to the escalating madness surrounding her.

Ingrid Sanai Burton is wonderfully sharp as Lady Windermere. Her biting observations are delivered with impeccable timing, and her criticisms often land disguised as compliments. Burton captures the character's wit and social sophistication, earning laughs with nearly every appearance.

Eric Hartley gives an engaging performance as Charles, Arthur's faithful valet. Hartley embodies the ideal Victorian butler with poise, discretion, and intelligence. His understated humor and steady presence provide an effective counterbalance to Arthur's increasingly frantic antics.

Melanie Calderwood is a comic standout as Lady Clem. Her eruptions of outrage and eccentricity are hilarious and perfectly suited to the play's heightened style. As the relative seemingly most likely to become Arthur's victim, she steals many of the production's funniest moments.

Colleen Davis brings boundless energy to Jane Percy. Her rapid-fire delivery and delightfully unhinged physicality create a character who is both unpredictable and endlessly entertaining. Every entrance injects fresh momentum into the production.

Jaret Miller makes a memorable impression as the mysterious chiromancer, Mr. Podgers. His delightfully over-the-top performance sets the entire story in motion and adds an extra layer of theatrical fun to the proceedings. Miller understands exactly how much scenery to chew and does so with enthusiasm.

David Hayes rounds out the ensemble with a wonderfully eccentric turn as Herr Wincelkopf. His accent, physical comedy, and delightfully anarchic spirit make the character an audience favorite. Hayes embraces the absurdity of the role and helps propel the production toward its increasingly outrageous conclusion.

What makes Murder on West Moon Street especially enjoyable is the company's wholehearted embrace of theatrical storytelling. The play revels in mistaken assumptions, larger-than-life personalities, and delightfully improbable twists without ever becoming cynical. 

Instead, the production invites audiences to simply enjoy the ride and rewards them with clever dialogue, engaging performances, and constant laughter.

Beneath the comedy lies a playful satire of superstition, social expectations, and the extraordinary lengths people will go to in pursuit of happiness. Yet the production never loses sight of its primary goal: entertaining its audience. 

By the final curtain, viewers are left with memorable characters, plenty of laughs, and the satisfaction of having spent an evening in a wonderfully eccentric world.

Delightfully absurd from start to finish, Murder on West Moon Street is a theatrical misadventure well worth taking.

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Shoreline Blood Drives in June

By Tom Petersen

Bloodworks Northwest, like all blood collection agencies, looks at summer as the 100 hardest days of the year: the need for blood rises, while donations fall off. Please do your part to help your friends, family and neighbors this sunny season by taking just an hour to give!

 
June 14 is World Blood Donation Day, and there are five opportunities throughout the month to give locally:

1.  Friday, June 5, the mobile crew will be at Ballinger Commons from 9am to 3pm.

2.  Wednesday, June 10, a bloodmobile will be parked in front of Town & Country Market from 10am to 4pm.

3.  Two days later, on Friday, June 12, Bloodworks will be in the meeting room at Shoreline Fire Dept Station #61, on Aurora at 175th, from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

4.  Wednesday, June 24, sees the Bloodworks crew at Fircrest School, from 9am to 3pm.

5.  Finishing the week and month, there is the indoor drive at Shoreline Covenant Church on Friday June 26 from 9am to 3pm.

There are other mobile drives on other June dates in nearby Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and northern Seattle; the Bloodworks donor centers in northern Seattle and Lynnwood are open daily as well. 

Prospective donors can navigate the easy-to-use interactive map to find the most convenient mobile drive or center.

Appointments are recommended, and can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888 or by going on the website. 

Walk-ups are taken on a space-available basis. All donors need to bring photo ID; 16 and 17 year olds need written permission from a parent or guardian. Most healthy adults are good candidates for donating blood; all donors are carefully screened, as some medications and travel to certain places may carry risks. 

Prospective first-timers can learn more and do some "pre-screening" for eligibility here.

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Democracy needs your courage

By Pam Cross

On Sunday May 31st, 60 intrepid Social Justice sign wavers suffered through a bright sunny day holding signs and waving at passing cars to express their concerns about human rights. 

They acted as if they were happy to be there (spoiler alert: they were). Not because this is even an issue, but because they want to get the message out. While the signs' messages varied, the overall concern was equality for all humans.

Passing vehicles honked and waved and showed support. Every Sunday is a small commitment - to spend an hour to remind passersby that people are willing to take the time to express their concerns about the country's current situation. 

Unpaid volunteers spend an hour of each Sunday to remind others to pay attention.

You can stand up and make your voice heard by joining with others at one of four "Social Justice Sundays" sign-wavings in June (7, 14, 21, and 28) organized by Everyday Activists (@everydayshoreline.bsky.social) at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and N 205th St at the Shoreline-Edmonds line, 1-2pm.

Come to one or all four, bring a sign or just yourself (some signs are available to borrow), to make your voice heard. This is a peaceful protest.

Non-perishable food and toiletry items are collected for donation to a local organization helping those in need. If you are able, bring one item or a bag full. All donations are anonymously placed in a central area.

As one sign read: Democracy needs your courage.

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Dembowski begins a process to bridge the gap in the Interurban Trail

The Interurban Trail stops at 200th Street in Shoreline and breaks east before continuing over State Route 104 — a highway intersection that sees more than 41,000 daily cars. (Screenshot via Greater Northshore Bike Connector Map)

Last year, when King County voters approved Proposition 1’s six-year, $1.45 billion parks levy, King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski planted a seed for the Interurban Trail, the roughly 30-mile-long path following an old rail line that once connected Everett to Seattle.

“For a century or more, that corridor has connected the region — until we took out the trolley a long time ago and built a highway across it, and disrupted that connection,” Dembowski said Friday. “And it’s long past time to restore it in a safe way.”

During an event at Shoreline’s Echo Lake Park, Dembowski explained that he secured $5 million of the money generated through the levy to reconnect the Interurban Trail from its King County endpoint, near the Aurora Village Transit Center, to its Snohomish County endpoint on the other side of State Route 104/N 205th St.

“This is just the beginning, but it is, I think, the first sign of real forward momentum to really reconnect King County with Snohomish County in a safe way, and really complete this regional trail network,” Dembowski said.

The Interurban Trail descends from the Everett-Seattle Interurban rail line, which ran from 1910 to 1939, and ultimately became a utility corridor. In the 1990s, Snohomish County and the cities of Lynnwood and Everett opened an 11.8-mile pedestrian and cycling route along that path. 

Shoreline began its development of the Interurban in the mid-2000s. From Shoreline heading south, the trail winds down a combination of protected bike lanes and sharrow-marked streets to the Fremont Bridge and into Downtown Seattle.

Rod Dembowski, King County Councilmember

Dembowski gave credit to North Sound Bicycle Advocates (NSBA), a nonprofit organization that works to improve infrastructure, road safety and promote cycling in North King and South Snohomish counties.

In 2024, amid a push by advocates to close the Interurban gap, NSBA brought Dembowski to visit the trail on a walking tour. 

From the Aurora Village Transit Center in Shoreline, he saw the end of the existing trail, forcing travelers to cut east, then north, to cross the state highway and rejoin the trail.

He remembered watching as a lone cyclist struggled to find the trail and continue their ride. 

And, according to Washington State Department of Transportation data, the intersection of State Route 104/N 205th and Meridian Avenue North/76th Avenue West averages about 41,000 cars daily — about 12,000 more than the intersection of Aurora Avenue and 205th Street, half a mile away. That tour, he said, compelled him to act.

The parks levy included major investments into King County’s regional trail system, Dembowski said, but none for the “missing link” to the Interurban Trail — until he included the $5 million set-aside as a “down payment” on the work. He also carved out funding from the County budget that assigned staff to lead the project forward, beginning with a study of what’s possible.

“My idea was to use our knowledge and capabilities as a regional government to fulfill that regional leadership role here across the governments and bring some starter money to it,” Dembowski said. “Community advocates can only go so far. At some point, the government needs to respond.”

Edmonds resident Gordon Black, who serves as vice president of NSBA, said that Dembowski has encouraged him and his fellow advocates to “think big.” He feels the best option for connection would be a bridge spanning State Route 104.

“We feel very excited that we’ve made progress in getting a study, and then the next installment will be to work with state and federal officials to get funding for construction,” Black said. He estimates that a bridge project would cost between $12 million and $16 million. “We believe that we’ll let the experts, the engineers and others determine the range of options,” he said.

Dembowski also observed the power — and potential — of the trail as a transit project connecting bus transit to light rail, which could bring additional funding.

When asked, Dembowski declined to guess when the Interurban gap may be closed.

“I think maybe, in six to nine months, we’ll have a better understanding of what the timeline may be,” he said.

As for his goal?

“I want to see the vanquishment of the missing link. I want to see the folks that we’ve seen coming by here on bicycles and wheelchairs — walking, biking, rolling, strollering — to be able to go all the way north, and for our friends from the north to come south,” Dembowski said.

--David Mendez is the publisher of The Osprey

--Republished from MyEdmondsNews.com

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Local Resident Named to William & Mary Dean's List

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (June 1, 2026)

Sam Newell from Lake Forest Park, WA was recently named to the Dean's List at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2026 semester.

To achieve Dean's List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.

William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.

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The Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival June 6, 2026

By Lewis Brown

The Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival started many decades ago as a very local celebration shared by the residents of the small Puget Sound community of Richmond Beach (yes, named for the Virginia coastal community by one of the early settlers). 

Our website has a history page for your edification. The representative neighborhood organization, the Richmond Beach Community Association, dates to 1908!!

The Festival has grown so much that last year we had over 2000 visitors from Shoreline, Edmonds, Seattle, and Lynnwood drop by. Local businesses sponsor, and local folks volunteer. Otherwise, we cond not manage this event!

The city of Shoreline supports the event, but it is organized, staffed and managed by over 100 volunteer residents here in Richmond Beach. And yes, having folks come out and volunteer their time and expertise is a yearly challenge. 

The previous generations who managed this yearly extravaganza did not face the personal and family demands or the numbers of attendees. It is interesting to see another generation of working professionals with families find their way to redefining community, volunteerism, and the content of public events like this one.

More about the festival here AND here

Saturday June 6th 11am - 3pm (10:45am Children's Parade)

The beloved neighborhood tradition is back!

The fun begins with our Children's Parade, marching at 10:45am. This year, it is Animal Adventure themed - think jungle animals, ocean creatures & backyard critters. If it walks, flies, swims, slithers or roars, it fits the theme!

Games, music, snacks & drinks, coffee & food trucks, themed swag and sponsor booths will fill the space at our RB Community Park.

Volunteering is fun and SO appreciated by your neighbors! Sign up for opportunities here.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL FACT SHEET 2026

Saturday June 6, 2026 from 11:00am-3:00pm
Richmond Beach Community Park
2201 NW 197th Street, Shoreline

Volunteer sign up here

Free music festival open to the public

Entertainment on stage

• Souled Out - A Tower of Power tribute band that also sprinkles in some other ‘70s funk and soul.
• Elere - A wildly popular Salsa band

Food Vendors

• Vulpine Espresso (coffee, tea, energy drinks, treats)
• La Casa De Amigos (Mexican)
• Where Ya At, Matt? (Southern/Creole Street Food)
• Oskars (Pizza)

Sponsor information booths

MAIN STAGE SPONSOR

• Devon Schwaab Real Estate

GOLD SPONSORS

• BECU
• Cori Whitaker Homes
• Calvin Presbyterian Church
• Jack Malek, Windermere
• Shoreline Community College
• Vault 177 / Spin Alley

STRAWBERRY SPONSOR

• Town & Country Markets

SILVER SPONSORS

• Rachel Alexander State Farm Insurance Agency
• Tri Star Team l Re/Max NW

Children’s activities

• Parade at 10:45 a.m. Animal Adventure Parade time! 
• Think jungle animals, ocean creatures, and backyard critters—if it walks, flies, swims, slithers, or roars, it probably fits.
• Chalk mural
• Carnival games
• Face painting
• Crafts
• Inflatable Slide and Games
• Cutout photos
• Playground

LIBRARY BOOK SALE 

in conjunction with the Strawberry Festival. 

We share the community Park with the King County Richmond Beach Library.

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Fake Shoreline Police bulletin

A crude parody is circling the internet claiming that the Shoreline Police are holding a "Pride Party".

People who read three words and react are having hissy fits.

Don't be that person.

--Diane Hettrick

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Travels with Charlie: It just stopped raining

Poppy. It’s between rainy drizzles… this poppy’s water sparkles show up.

Story and Photos by Gordon Snyder

Flowering dogwood: Roadside Dogwood is smiling with raindrops.

Charlie doesn’t care about rain, he just wants to go do something. He is correct. It just stopped Raining, so we head outside.

Lady's Mantle. Even leaves are decorated with highlight rain drops… That dry track is a coalesced drop that headed downhill.

Between rains is a great time to get outside and look around.  

Cheers, Gordon Snyder 

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Homeaglow home cleaning platform must cease deceptive and predatory practices under consent decree with AG’s Office

The Attorney General’s Office has agreed to a consent decree with home cleaning platform Homeaglow and its two founders, requiring them to cease deceptive practices uncovered by investigators.

Homeaglow, which also does business as Dazzling Cleaning, had been enticing consumers with a $19 cleaning fee, but in actuality that deal roped Washington consumers into hundreds of dollars in costs due to their predatory membership program featuring an exorbitant cancellation fee.

Under the consent decree, Homeaglow and its owners must be honest and transparent about their introductory offers, the terms of their membership, and their customer reviews. 

As part of the settlement, any Washingtonian who is a Homeaglow ForeverClean member can cancel their membership at no charge even if they are still in the first six months of the membership. 

Those consumers can easily cancel by clicking here or by emailing the company at NoticeofSettlement@wa-settlement-homeaglow.com and entering “Cancel ForeverClean” in the subject line. If any Washington consumers have difficulty cancelling, they should contact the Attorney General’s Office by filing a complaint here.

Homeaglow is a platform that matches home cleaners with interested customers. They entice customers by offering a first cleaning at a low price. However, unbeknownst to them, when customers signed up for the first cleaning, they were also signing up for a $59 per month membership program that buys the customers nothing except the opportunity to sign up for future cleanings. Customers had to continue paying for this program for six months or pay hundreds of dollars in cancellation fees.

Homeaglow did not disclose the terms of this program clearly or conspicuously during the signup process. Instead, they filled their site with a countdown clock and an indicator showing how many “vouchers” for low-cost cleanings remained in the customer’s area. Both of these tools were designed to create a sense of urgency in customers and are completely fake.

One Washington customer signed up for a $79 cleaning on Homeaglow. After that cleaning, she was automatically enrolled in the membership program and charged a monthly fee, which did not purchase her any additional cleanings.

Once she realized she was being charged, she cancelled the membership and was charged a cancellation fee of $358.50. In total, the customer paid Homeaglow $600.75 for a single cleaning advertised at $79.

Homeaglow also deceived customers about its reviews. Until recently, Homeaglow advertised a 5-star rating based on 6,406 reviews from TrustPilot, a third-party review website. In fact, Homeaglow has a 1.3-star rating on TrustPilot. TrustPilot sent a cease-and-desist letter to Homeaglow in 2025 accusing them of fabricating reviews and removed 4,000 apparently fake reviews from their platform. The Better Business Bureau has received over 3,300 complaints about Homeaglow in the past three years.

Unfair and deceptive practices like these violate Washington’s Consumer Protection Act.

The consent decree requires Homeaglow and its two Texas-based owners to reform their practices. Specifically, it requires:

• Homeaglow cannot misrepresent customer reviews or suppress negative reviews.
• If Homeaglow or its owners advertise an introductory offer or discount voucher (e.g., “Get clean for $19”), they also must disclose the membership and its terms. Homeaglow must not misrepresent these offers.
• Homeaglow and its owners must clearly and conspicuously disclose the terms of the membership during enrollment and obtain express informed consent from consumers before charging them for membership. They must also provide a simple mechanism to cancel the membership.

All current members can cancel without paying the early termination fee.

Homeaglow is permanently held to these terms, and the owners are held to them for 10 years.

Read the consent decree.

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Eli Lilly to acquire Bothell biotech in $1.5 billion bet on next-generation shingles vaccine

Photo courtesy Curevo Vaccine

Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire Curevo Vaccine in a deal centered on a next-generation shingles vaccine aimed at improving tolerability and boosting vaccination rates among older adults.

The deal includes up to $1.5 billion in cash for the Bothell, WA-based biotech, consisting of an upfront payment and a contingent milestone payment.

At the center of the acquisition is amezosvatein, Cuervo’s Phase 3-ready vaccine targeting the virus that causes shingles. 

The candidate is designed to compete with current leading vaccines, which are highly effective but can produce side effects that discourage some patients from completing vaccination.

Shingles affects roughly one in three adults in the U.S. over a lifetime and can lead to serious complications such as chronic nerve pain. While current vaccines are widely used, tolerability has been cited as a barrier to broader uptake.

Curevo Vaccine is located at 18911 North Creek Pkwy, Suite 150, Bothell, WA 98011

by John Cook in GeekWire

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Business Spotlight Luminous Physio - Whole-Body Healing That Helps You Move, Feel & Live Better

Local Spotlight brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, DestinationShoreline.com

 
Luminous Physio: Whole-Body Healing That Helps You Move, Feel & Live Better
 
Helping You Feel Strong, Supported & Confident in Your Body—At Every Stage
 
Healing isn’t just about fixing pain, it’s about feeling heard, supported, and confident in your body again. That’s the philosophy behind Luminous Physio, a Shoreline-based physical therapy practice specializing in pelvic health and whole-body care. After recently relocating from Greenlake, Luminous Physio is bringing its deeply personal, patient-centered approach to the Shoreline community, creating a space where people can show up as they are and get the care they deserve.
 
Q & A with Dr. Sarah Woodward, Luminous Physio
 
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: 5 years!
 
Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: So many things! The person I had in mind when I started this business was the super busy, perfectionist who was taught to push through pain and dysfunction until they couldn't anymore. With my business, I wanted to create a space for this person to feel safe enough to share the story about their pain, ask any questions (nothing taboo here!), show up messy and frustrated while trying new things, and most importantly be believed and supported despite "looking fine" on the outside.
 
Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: We provide expert, whole-body-based orthopaedic and pelvic health physical therapy that helps people reconnect with their bodies and move with confidence whether they are navigating postpartum recovery, persistent pain, or return to peak performance. We support all people over age 13 and specialize in all things related to pelvic health and hypermobility care.
 
Q: What do you love the most about Shoreline?
A: My yard. And all the mid century modern. 
 
Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: I recently moved my business from Greenlake to Shoreline because Shoreline is where I live. I feel passionate about investing in my own community!
 
Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: My clients ask me everything! 
 
Q: What inspires you each day?
A: Family, trees, music, sunshine.
 
Q: What has been your proudest moment in business so far?
A: One patient brought a video to our session of her friend (who happened to be one of my past patients) explaining how the pelvic floor worked to their whole table of mom friends at a local brewery. My past patient speaking in the video was drawing diagrams and everything. I was so so proud.
 
Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: We create real partnerships with our patients and prioritize communication between our clients and providers so that clients feel supported. We are also really good advocates, so if you are having trouble communicating your needs to other providers, we want to help with that! Bodies are complicated, but our medical system shouldn't be.
 
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a business in Shoreline?
A: My business has only been in Shoreline 6 weeks, but so far I would say: Meet your neighbors, because they are pretty awesome. At least the business owners I have met so far are really welcoming and supportive!
 
Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: We provide free educational talks on pelvic health topics to community groups every year. If your group is interested in learning about perimenopause, pregnancy/postpartum issues, endometriosis, pelvic pain, hypermobility, or anything related to the spine - give us a call!
 
Q: If you could change one thing about Shoreline, what would it be?
A: More sidewalks. I love being able to walk everywhere.
 
Q: What future plans or goals do you have for your business?
A: To be a trusted resource for clients, their families, and other medical providers. To create a space that prioritizes safety and collaboration in healing and education.
 
Q: What’s your next upcoming event?
A: We are hosting an open house on Saturday, June 13th from 11-2:30pm. Ribbon cutting will be at 11am! There will be a raffle, some free community education, and of course a meet and greet with our team. We would love to meet you!
 
Connect with Luminous Physio
 18528 Firlands Way N, Suite A, Shoreline, WA 98133
 206-590-1020
 luminousphysio.com
 sarah@luminousphysio.com
 Instagram: @luminousphysio

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Scene on the Sound: big cranes - and not the kind that fly

Cranes on Puget Sound
Photo by Bill Schnall

You never know what you are going to see in our part of Puget Sound. Orcas, superyachts belonging to billionaires, cruise ships.

The tugboat looks tiny compared to the cranes it is towing
Photo by Bill Schnall

In this case - giant cranes - of the kind used on Harbor Island to load and unload cargo containers from ships. These are headed north, out of Puget Sound.

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Cool jazz in the hot summer - Jazz workshops at Shoreline College 7-13 to 8-26-26

Jazz Improv Workshop

7/13 - 8/26 - WED | 2- 3:30 PM - $140.00

Instructor Jeffrey Kashiwa

Unlock your creativity in this fun and engaging Summer Jazz Improvisation Workshop at Shoreline College! For curious and adventurous musicians, this course helps students build confidence and fluency in improvising over classic jazz repertoire. 

Students will explore the foundations of jazz harmony, study chord progressions commonly found in jazz standards. 

Using selections from the Great American Songbook and well-known standards popularized by artists such as Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, participants will learn how harmony shapes melodic choices and how to craft expressive, stylistically authentic solos. 

This is a non-credit class. Contact jkashiwa@shoreline.edu for information. Register here: Music

Jazz Ensemble
7/13 - 8/26 - M & W - 4:00- 5:30 PM - $175.00

Instructor: Jeffrey Kashiwa

Summer jazz ensemble is a big band rehearsing and performing music of the Jazz greats like Basie, Ellington, Thad jones, as well as more modern music such as Maria Schneider, Oliver Nelson and more. 

Throughout the summer we will be a reading band as well as rehearsing to perform at local venues. Players will get the chance to work with other professionals and make connections. Age 16+ with music experience. This is a non-credit class. 

There will be a concert on site at the end of the course. Contact Jeff Kashiwa for more info at jkashiwa@shoreline.edu. Register here: Music

Classes are on the Shoreline College campus in the new #8000 Bracken Building, Large ensemble room - 16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Shoreline WA

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Shoreline 145th roundabouts - welcome to the future

Photo by David Carlos

By Diane Hettrick

This photo of the 145th roundabouts was taken April 19, 2026.

There's so much going on in this shot. Two roundabouts replacing traffic signals and turn lanes. New landscaping. New apartment buildings east of I-5. It doesn't show it but there are multiple blocks of six story apartment buildings beyond what you can see in the photo.

The completed, raised track for the light rail shows a train headed north. Aren't we lucky to have been in the first phase of the light rail project?

In early June, crews will apply permanent striping and open both roundabouts in the final two-lane configuration.

There's a lot of angst being expressed about roundabouts. I think that we need to finish them and then get used to driving on them. This mid-construction phase is challenging. I drove the 145th route not too long after it opened - and it was nerve-wracking. 

We were stacked up in a line approaching the bridge from the east - just as the cars are in the photo. When we got to the head of the line there were oncoming cars from two directions. Those already on 145th were moving at a pretty good clip. Those from the southbound freeway exit were stacked up just like we were and merging when they could, taking the best open spaces.

The problem was that there was no way to tell whether the oncoming traffic was going straight onto 145th (and thus leaving us a clear path) or planning to go around the circle and collide with us if we pulled out.

A second, marked lane should resolve that issue.

10-12 unmarked lanes circle the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Photo courtesy Britannica

Europeans have had large multi-lane roundabouts for decades. The one around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris has 10 to 12 lanes - unmarked, with 12 entrances / exits. There are jokes about people who get on the roundabout and can never get off.

The big difference in Paris is that vehicles entering the roundabout have priority over vehicles already in the circle.

Hopefully we can learn to handle a couple of circles.

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Alphabet Resistance

The Alphabet Resistance was in their usual position on the 50th Street overpass on Saturday May 30, 2026.

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Financial literacy online class for teens July 1, 2026

ShoreLake Arts and BECU are co-hosting a webinar aimed to educate tweens, teens, and their grown-ups on credit cards, frads, scams, and best practices.

Join us July 1, 2026 from 7-8pm for this free webinar:

Zoom link here

The idea came about during a networking event where Maia Lark of the Ballinger BECU branch presented the predatory practices of credit card companies and current fraud scams. Having a Senior about to leave the nest, Laura James from ShoreLake Arts wanted other parents to have the same info but tailored to teens.

Leveraging courses BECU offers, they co-created a webinar agenda tailored to enable smart finance practices for those just starting on their finance journeys.

Pre-registration using the QR code is encouraged but not required.

Questions: info@shorelakearts.org

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SilverKite Community Arts – Mixed Media: Mandalas June 13, 2026

SilverKite Community Arts – Mixed Media: Mandalas

Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:30am-12:30pm

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

For adults.
Cost: FREE

This calming and creative workshop emphasizes self-expression while learning a basic approach to mandala making. 

Mandala, meaning “magic circle” in Sanskrit, is a geometric design with repeating patterns. A variety of materials of various textures and step-by step guidance are provided. Participants will leave with a completed colorful mandala.

Please register

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Blue Moon Alert - Sunday May 31, 2026

Blue Moon
Spaceweather.com

BLUE MOON ALERT: Tonight's full Moon is no ordinary full Moon. It's a Blue Moon. To see it, step outside at sunset and spin round to face east. Just don't be surprised if it is orange:

This is a "calendar Blue Moon," the second full Moon within a single calendar month. May 2026 opened with a full Moon at the start of the month, and now closes with another. According to tradition, the second full Moon is "Blue."

Two full Moons squeeze into a single month once every two to three years. The phenomenon does not alter the Moon's natural colors. Low-hanging Blue Moons are typically orange (because of scattering in the atmosphere) while overhead Blue Moons are the gray shades of moonrock.

But here's the twist: Moons CAN actually turn blue. It's rare, but real.

True blue Moons require unusual atmospheric conditions caused by forest fires and volcanoes. When the air is loaded with smokey particles slightly wider than the wavelength of red light (about 1 micron across) those particles preferentially scatter red wavelengths while letting blue light pass through. The result: a Moon tinged genuinely blue.

Following the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, observers reported blue Moons for nearly two years. The 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens produced them, as did the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. Smoke from wildfires in western Canada in September 1950 turned Moons blue across North America and Europe for weeks.

This Sunday, step outside and look up. The Moon will be full, bright, and, barring a volcanic calamity or forest fire, stubbornly silver. Enjoy the "Blue" moonlight anyway!

--SpaceWeather.com is written by Dr. Tony Phillips

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Shoreline Farmers Market opens Saturday June 6, 2026

Photo by Bri Crow

The Shoreline Farmers Market returns for its 2026 season on Saturday June 6, 2026 at Bikelink Park and Ride (Aurora and 192nd), running every Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Opening day marks the kickoff of the market’s 15th season and a full month of community programming in celebration of Pride Month, hosted in partnership with the City of Shoreline.

Throughout June, the market will feature rotating community partners providing education and outreach resources, alongside a series of Pride-themed weekly activations designed to celebrate and uplift the local LGBTQ+ community.

Programming includes a story time with a local drag performer during the second weekend of June, a community art activation on the third weekend, and a culminating “Rainbow Day” on the final Saturday of June featuring bold color-themed participation, a photo opportunity at the market mural, and highlighted queer artists.

In addition, the market is expanding its Power of Produce Kids Program to run every Saturday in June, offering hands-on educational activities and the Two-Bite Club for children.

 
A larger Kids Day celebration will take place on July 25, featuring expanded family programming including birdhouse building, a special visit from Gwendolyn the Cow, and additional interactive activities for children.

The 2026 season highlights the market’s 15-year anniversary, celebrating a decade and a half of community connection, local food access, and support for regional farmers, makers, and small businesses.

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Opening Day Celebration at James Keough Park

James Keough Park has open space, play equipment, and picnic shelters

Photos by Claudia Meadows

After being completed refurbished under the 2022 Shoreline Parks Bond, James Keough Park reopened to the public on Monday May 29, 2026.

There is very limited parking so many people rode bikes or walked to the new park.

There was a brief program, followed by refreshments.

The new play equipment is both elaborate and straightforward.

While the kids played and rolled down the contoured lawns, the adults had a good time talking.

The park, located at 2350 N 167th, Shoreline WA 98133 now boasts Basketball, Off-leash dog area, Paved Trails, Picnic areas, Playground, and Soccer.

Claudia wrangled everyone at the event into line for a group portrait, which they appear to be enjoying!

The park is named after James Keough, an Edmonds resident who donated the land to the City of Shoreline for a park.

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