Shoreline Area News

Scene on the Sound: Spinnakers glowed as the sailboats returned in the late afternoon

Monday, March 23, 2026

Photo by Jan Hansen

From Wikipedia: spinnaker is a sail designed specifically for sailing off the wind on courses between a reach (wind at 90° to the course) to downwind (course in the same direction as the wind).

Spinnakers are constructed of lightweight fabric, usually nylon, and are often brightly colored.

Photo by Jan Hansen

They may be designed to perform best as either a reaching or a running spinnaker, by the shaping of the panels and seams.

They are attached at only three points and said to be flownpedia.

-Contributed by Jan Hansen

HomeTechHacker: 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Home Tech

By Marlon Buchanan

When we think about spring cleaning, we usually picture garage clutter, dusty baseboards, or overstuffed closets. But your home tech deserves a little seasonal refresh, too.

Digital clutter

From old devices collecting dust to digital clutter piling up on your Wi-Fi network, giving your technology a once-over can improve performance, free up space, and even save you a little money.

Here are five simple steps to spring clean your home tech and start the season fresh.

1. Declutter your devices
Most of us have an old phone, tablet, or router sitting in a drawer somewhere.

If you’re not using it, now’s the time to responsibly recycle, sell, or donate it.

Not sure what to do with your older gear? I put together a guide with seven ways to get money for your old tech, including buyback programs and trade-ins.

Before disposing of any device, remember to backup your data, reset it to factory settings, and sign out of all accounts.

2. Update what you keep
Once you’ve cleared out the old, check on what you’re keeping. Make sure your phones, laptops, smart home devices, and even your router have the latest software and firmware updates installed. Updates don’t just add new features; they often fix security vulnerabilities and improve performance.

A few minutes spent here can save you headaches down the road.

3. Review your network
Your Wi-Fi network is the backbone of your smart home. Spring is a great time to check your router placement, update your Wi-Fi password (especially if it’s been a while), and remove devices you don’t recognize.

If your connection feels sluggish, consider optimizing your setup or upgrading your gear.

For more tips, I’ve written an entire guide to home networks in The Home Network Manual that walks you through improving speed, security, and coverage.

4. Tidy up your cybersecurity

Cleaning up your digital life also means protecting it.

Start by deleting accounts you no longer use, clearing out old browser extensions, and checking for any duplicate or weak passwords.

I recommend doing a quick audit using the steps I outline in my 10-minute cybersecurity checkup.

It's a fast and easy way to reduce your risk and feel more secure.

5. Automate to stay organized

Once you’ve done the cleanup, consider setting up a few automations to keep things running smoothly moving forward.

Smart speakers can remind you to restart your router once a month or back up your files. You can also use apps to automatically move files to the cloud or organize photos.

Automation like this is a key part of how I’ve reclaimed my time and simplified daily routines.

I talk more about these strategies in my book Life by Design, which is all about using systems and smart tech to create more time for what matters most.

Final thoughts
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to stop at your closet or garage. With just a little effort, you can refresh your digital life, improve security, and breathe new life into the tech you already own.

You might even earn a few bucks in the process.

Marlon Buchanan is a best-selling author, IT Director, and founder of HomeTechHacker.com, a website with free resources to help you make the most of your home technology.

See previous HomeTechHacker articles here.

If you have questions or comments about this article, you can contact Marlon through his website or X (Twitter).

Finding, Evaluating and Using Health Information April 2, 2026

The session will be led by Susan Banks

Finding, Evaluating and Using Health Information –

Do you rely on Dr. Google for health information?

How do you know whether the information is trustworthy?

In this class, participants will learn about reliable health resources, improve their search skills, and develop critical evaluation skills.

Please bring your laptop/device if you want to follow along. The presentation will be an hour. The last 30 minutes (optional) will be for questions, further discussion and to practice search skills.

WHEN: Thursday April 2, 2026– 10:30am – 12:00pm
COST: FREE
LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, free parking
REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center 206-365-1536

Congresswoman Jayapal: The January 6th Plaque

Congresswoman Jayapal visiting the January 6th plaque in the Capitol
in Washington, D.C.

From Rep Pramila Jayapal

This week, I went to see the plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who protected our Capitol on January 6th, something that Republicans have delayed hanging for years.

To this day, I can still hear the pounding of the insurrectionists on the door as we huddled in the gallery. I didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive, but it is thanks to these brave officers that we were brought to safety, and we were able to return and certify the election.

I am incredibly grateful to each of them for protecting those of us in the chamber that day and for protecting our democracy.

This recognition comes far too late and was installed in the middle of the night, hidden away in a basement hallway — another attempt from Republicans to deny the truth of what happened on that dark day.

To stay up to date on the work I’m doing, follow me on Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Threads.

Pramila Jayapal
U.S. Representative (WA-07)

Innis Arden Clubs & Community Connections Fair May 3, 2026

On Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1:30 – 4:00pm, the Innis Arden Club will host the Innis Arden Clubs & Community Connections Fair at the Innis Arden Clubhouse 1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

This event will be an open house-style, tabling event, free and open to all!

This event is an effort of the Innis Arden C.A.R.E. Club (Community Action & Resource Exchange). The C.A.R.E. Club seeks to inspire and empower neighbors of all ages to make a positive impact in the community through service initiatives, charitable & philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and civic engagement.

The May 3rd event will offer a fun and casual way for area neighbors to find out more about social clubs and events, to explore various service efforts and organizations supporting the local community, and maybe find a new, meaningful way to get involved!

For info or questions regarding this event, contact Sarah Kennedy at sarah@innisarden.org

Fraudulent email targets Shoreline Chamber of Commerce members

A fraudulent email is currently circulating that targets Shoreline Chamber of Commerce members.

The email offers to sell a "Shoreline Chamber of Commerce mailing list" for $1,059, claiming to have 5,763 verified member contacts. Often, there are similar emails being circulated at the same time.

This is a scam.

The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce does not sell, rent, or share its member list under any circumstances.

This is not the first time we have seen this type of solicitation. Periodically, bad actors attempt to profit by targeting Chamber members with fabricated list offers and misleading claims.

If you received this email, please do not reply, including to the "unsubscribe" option, as doing so confirms your email address is active.

Delete the email without responding.
Mark it as phishing or spam in your email client.
Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the FBI at ic3.gov. Add your text here.

Letter to the Editor: Nothing but praise

To the Editor:

Hello, Diane and Carl. I will take a moment to comment on how much I love and rely on the Shoreline Area News. We are paper-paper subscribers to Seattle Times and Cascadia Daily News and email subscribers to SAN. Needless to say, we are older and totally appreciate the value and importance of local news (and try to fight the fast decline of news agencies)!!

You all do such a great job, and we appreciate your work and dedication SO much. Hopefully you get an email like this every day to keep you going. I love Lee Lageschulte's photos of the sound or other beautiful landscapes, Travels with Charlie, Jan Hansen's photos of boats and ships on the Sound - with info about who/what they are, Whitney Potter's great art and cartoons and ALL the reporters and photographers!!

I learn every time I read the news. The community connections that SAN brings to Shoreline are invaluable. We are an all-inclusive, diversified city that is reflected so well in the variety of articles and notices. SAN helps Shoreline set those values and make them normal. Please don't get tired of doing this and keep it going!!

Marti and Jay Davis
Shoreline, WA

Seattle Wind Symphony presents “Jump & Jazz!” May 2, 2026, an evening that bridges the concert hall and the jazz club

Seattle Wind Symphony presents “Jump & Jazz!”

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:30pm

Shorewood Performing Arts Center

17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 (map)

Get Tickets

General $25
Student $10
TeenTix $5

Experience the fusion of swing and concert band power as the Seattle Wind Symphony presents “Jump & Jazz!” on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:30pm.

Join us at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center for an evening that bridges the concert hall and the jazz club.

We are thrilled to have the virtuosic and versatile trumpeter Brian Shaw as the featured soloist.

This program showcases a variety of composers influenced by the jazz language: the rhythmic energy of Adam Gorb’s Awayday, the Clarino trumpet concerto by Greg Yasinitsky, the tender sounds of Summerland by William Grant Still, and more.

Brian Shaw, trumpet
John Falskow, conductor

Repertoire:

Adam Gorb — Awayday
Greg Yasinitsky — Clarino Trumpet Concerto
William Grant Still — Summerland

Shape Note singing sponsored by Pacific Northwest Sacred Harp Singers

Shape Note, or Sacred Harp, is a singing tradition with roots from England. In North America, it traveled through New England to Appalachia and the Ozarks.

Today people take part around the world in this tradition of shape note signing. People regularly sing hymns today that started from this tradition.

Through the Pacific Northwest Sacred Harp Singers (PNWSHS), this music will come to the parish hall at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer on two Sunday afternoons. Come, take part from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on March 29, and April 26, 2026

There is no admission or membership dues. A collection will be taken to cover expenses. The PNWSHS invites anyone and everyone. This singing will use the 2025 Denson Edition of The Sacred Harp. Loaner books will be available.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 NE 181st St in Kenmore, Washington.

What is a shape note singing?

A shape note “singing” is not a church service. On the contrary, it is a group of people coming together to sing. It is democracy in action. “We are not Baptist, Jews, Episcopalians and atheists. We are altos, tenors, trebles and basses. And we know we need each other to do this” (NPR).

There is no professional shape note singers or concerts. This music is participatory by people, with or without music education.

There are unique harmonies in this music. Jeannette Sorrell describes it this way, “It’s just a texture that, in a way sounds somewhat medieval — many open fifths and open fourths; things like that” (WFMT).

Tudor Choir shapenote singing

While there is no professional shape note singers, professional groups have used music from this tradition. For example, the Tudor Choir has a Christmas album of music collected by Karen Willard’s An American Christmas Harp.

Chanticleer on YouTube

Chanticleer has recorded some shape note music, including “Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken” on their Our American Journey album.

All sorts and conditions of people take part in shape note singing. For example, a punk rocker by the name José Camacho-Cerna contributed the tune Lowndes to the 2025 edition of The Sacred Harp.

Nicholas Thompson was asked to leave his church in rural Alabama after he came out. The shape note community embraced him.

“Sacred Harp let me be who I was, and I didn’t have to pretend to be anybody when I was at singings or with singers. And the fact that it’s being kept alive by the queer community, the, you know, minorities, I love that. I love that it’s become a melting pot of everybody” (NPR).

Photo by Robert Chapman, taken at this year’s Pacific Northwest Convention – Washington sponsored, by the PNWSNS in February 2026. “Idumea” is the name of a well-known tune in Sacred Harp singing.

Pacific Northwest Sacred Harp Singers (PNWSHS)

The PNWSHS mission is to organize, improve, expand, and encourage community shapenote singing in the Pacific Northwest through singing school classes, singings, and conventions. It serves as the umbrella organization for all shapenote singings in Washington state, and provides help as needed to shapenote singings in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alaska.

While this singing is at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, it is sponsored solely by the PNWSNS.

UPDATE on the NB I-5 slide near Bellingham

I-5 is still closed south of Bellingham
Photo courtesy WSDOT

Crews mobilized over the weekend to begin debris clearing and repairs, but NB I-5 remains closed with no estimated time to reopen.

As we head into the new week, this is your reminder to plan ahead for your commute if you usually pass through south Bellingham. SR 9, SR 11, and local routes remain the best options.

SR 11 and local roads are not suitable for freight.

Scene on the Sound: Signs of Spring

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Photo by Jan Hansen

Definitely spring. We haven't seen that many sailboats at one time for months. And look how many boast black sails!

It appears that several in the middle of the shot have black and white sails. Definitely a fashion trend.

NO KINGS 3 Protest in Lake Forest Park March 28, 2026

NO KINGS 3 Protest in Lake Forest Park

March 28, 2026 from 3:00-4:30pm

Come join us in Lake Forest Park on March 28th for the NO KINGS 3 protest at Bothell Way and Ballinger Way, and bring a donation of shelf-stable food or hygiene products, if you’re able.

Let’s build momentum for voting in this year’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. It’s our only chance to help cure the sickness that has taken over America.

“I don’t want you to hang my portraits in your offices. Because a President is not an icon, an idol, or a portrait. Hang pictures of your children instead. And before you make any decision, look into their eyes,” said Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.

Protesters at "Democracy Corner" in Lake Forest Park.

I-5 still blocked by landslide from unstable slope south of Bellingham

Landslide on I-5. Photo courtesy WSDOT

Active movement on the slope is preventing crews from safely beginning cleanup of the landslide blocking Interstate 5 south of Bellingham. A large rock, bigger than a bus (and bigger than a small boulder), has already fallen 60–80 feet and remains unstable and unsupported.

Crews will work through the weekend. No regular traffic will be allowed.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Water

Cartoons by Whitney Potter

Shorewood High School Drama students earn high ratings at national competition

(L-R) Katie Shirts, Lucian Bond, Susan McIntyre (Drama Assistant), Lena Phillips, Emma Lanser
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

This year, Shorewood Drama sent four students to the statewide Thespys competition, and all of them performed beautifully.

Congratulations to senior Lena Phillips and junior Emma Lanser for earning Superior ratings and national recognition for their theatre performances last month! This qualifies them to compete at the International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, IN.

Sophomore Lucian Bond and freshman Katie Shirts both received Excellent ratings, earning state honors for their performances.

"We are so proud of these four students and their dedication, talent, and hard work in the performing arts."

League of Women Voters of Seattle King County presents “LFP Reads the Constitution” in Lake Forest Park on May 3, 2026

The League of Women Voters of Seattle King County is sponsoring “LFP Reads the Constitution,” a community event in Lake Forest Park that invites neighbors to come together and read the United States Constitution aloud from beginning to end. Sign up here to be a reader.

The nonpartisan gathering, to be hosted at Third Place Commons at the Lake Forest Park Town Center on May 3, 2026, is designed to build community, deepen civic understanding, and create a shared experience around the nation’s founding document.

“LFP Reads the Constitution” began as an idea brought forward by LFP City Councilmember Matt Muilenburg, who worked closely with local League of Women Voter members and Third Place Commons leadership to help bring the event to life.

Councilmember Muilenburg’s ongoing efforts focus on increasing resident involvement with local government and strengthening the bonds and connections among neighbors across Lake Forest Park and neighboring cities.

The event will take place on May 3rd, beginning at 3:00pm, and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. LFP Mayor Tom French will open the program by reading the Preamble to the Constitution, after which community members will take turns reading the remaining text and all amendments aloud.

“Simply being in the same room, reading the Constitution together, is a powerful act,” said Muilenburg. “It’s a reminder that democracy is something we practice with one another, not just something that happens far away in Washington, D.C.”

During the event, participants will:

Take turns reading portions of the Constitution and key amendments aloud in an accessible, inclusive format suitable for all experience levels.
Hear the full text of the document in one continuous, shared experience.
Reflect personally on the rights, responsibilities, and structures of government described in the Constitution.

“LFP Reads the Constitution” is open to all in our local communities, regardless of prior familiarity with the Constitution or level of civic engagement. Families, new residents, long-time neighbors, and those who do not typically attend government meetings are all encouraged to participate.

The event will be held at Third Place Commons at the Lake Forest Park Town Center at the intersection of Bothell & Ballinger Way, with generous sponsorship from the League of Women Voters of Seattle King County.

Special thanks to Third Place Commons for hosting the gathering and for all they do to build community. We are deeply grateful to DLC Management for their ongoing support of Third Place Commons and community programming at the LFP Town Center.

To sign up to be a reader and for all event details and updates see the website.

For questions about the event or opportunities to volunteer, community members can contact Councilmember Muilenburg at matt@haveyoumetmatt.org or LWVSKC Board Member, Phillippa Kassover at phillippakassover@yahoo.com.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events each year and presenting the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October. Learn more at www.thirdplacecommons.org

The League of Women Voters of Seattle King County is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. For more than 125 years the League has encouraged informed and active participation in government and has worked to increase understanding of major public policy issues through education and advocacy. Learn more at www.lwvskc.org

Jersey Mike's to donate all sales on Wednesday March 25, 2026 to Special Olympics

Jersey Mike's Subs in Aurora Village
between Costco and Home Depot

On Wednesday March 25, 2026, 62 Jersey Mike’s Washington locations, including the one in Aurora Village, will donate every single dollar in sales (not just profit) to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and the state programs attending the event.

Shoreline Jersey Mike's Subs

1289 N 205th St, Shoreline WA 98133

(206) 546-9050

Store Hours: Open 7 Days: 10am - 9pm

Jersey Mike's locations nationwide give 100% of ALL sales on Day of Giving as part of the company’s annual Month of Giving campaign in March. Every four years, Jersey Mike’s partners with the Special Olympics USA Games during Month of Giving.

Throughout the month, customers have been rounding up and making donations at more than 3,200 Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide as part of the 16th Annual “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 — All day!
Buy lunch, dinner or a catered meal.

Special Olympics USA Games and Jersey Mike’s believe the passion for being great has no boundaries.
Nationwide Jersey Mike’s hopes to raise enough money to help every qualifying athlete across the country attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

Every four years, nearly 3,000 athletes from all 50 states unite to compete in one of the most beloved and inspiring sporting events in the US – the Special Olympics USA Games.

Athletes compete in 16 sports including athletics, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball, with pickleball and cornhole making their debut. Nationwide Jersey Mike’s hopes to raise enough money to help every qualifying athlete across the country attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

This is a milestone year for Jersey Mike’s which started with one sub shop at the Jersey Shore in 1956 and is celebrating its 70th Anniversary.

For more information, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Power outage leaves 400 residents in the dark overnight

Saturday, March 21, 2026

The power went out at 2:30am for 408 Shoreline residents in Hillwood and Richmond Highlands. A City Light team is investigating. There was no immediate known cause.

They expect to restore power by 8:30am, so many residents may not notice, unless they have a few blinking clocks - or their alarm has to be reset.

A bright spot for today

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I swear I saw sunshine today - so I took a nap.

Enjoy the flowers.

Family caregiver support program

Are you caring for someone who is ill?

If so, you are offering an incredible service—but often at a high personal price. Caring for people with major physical and/or mental illnesses is far more difficult than most people realize. Caregivers are amazingly generous people who offer physical help and emotional and cognitive support to people in need, often 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are often physically and emotionally drained, typically working alone with minimal recognition of their profoundly valuable service.

The Surrogate & Caregiver Support Team at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church knows that caregiving is an arduous task that creates needs for emotional support and good ideas about how to deliver quality care. We deeply appreciate all that caregivers do and are offering support and a free service through a Caregivers Wisdom Workshop in which they can share the valuable lessons they learn and profit from the experience of others.

Richard Stuart, psychologist currently serving on the staff of Swedish/Edmonds Hospital, will lead the group as a lay person rather than in his professional capacity. The CWW is not a therapy group, although participation may have a therapeutic effect. It is also not a training program, although participants may learn new skills. They will meet weekly online via Zoom with one optional in-person meeting each month.

If you would like to join this group, or know someone who might benefit from it, please contact us by email to: surrogateandcaregiversupport@shorelineuu.org

Free six-week beginner course in Bridge starts April 13, 2026 in Bellevue

Six week beginner course in Bridge, Mondays 7-9pm, April 13 through May 18 at the 13 Top Tricks Bridge Club 14450 NE 29th Place, Suite 101, Bellevue WA 98007.

Reserve your spot with the QR code or email Joe@13TopTricks.com

Seattle portrait artist’s work selected for public exhibition in Pioneer Square

Cornered: Shyra & Sam
Photographer Lara Grauer

A portrait from Seattle photographic portrait artist Lara Grauer’s ongoing series, Cornered, has been selected for exhibition in the Artist Carousel at the Storefront Media Gallery presented by 4Culture.

The featured image, Cornered: Shyra & Sam, is now visible on the street-facing screens of 4Culture’s storefront space in Pioneer Square, Seattle - and will remain in rotation through December 2026, with corresponding online coverage continuing indefinitely. The public-facing exhibition places the work in front of thousands of downtown pedestrians each week.

Grauer’s Cornered project explores real people in Seattle and the stories that emerge when they show up as themselves. In the series, participants are photographed in a literal corner - a tight setting that encourages honesty, vulnerability, and self-awareness.

Cornered: Kibebew
Photographer Lara Grauer

“Getting Cornered” brings a sense of humor to the experience of being put on the spot, while reminding viewers that small, honest moments can reveal unexpected depth in the people around us. The resulting portraits invite viewers to experience empathy, recognition, and connection with people from across the region.

According to 4Culture’s website, “The Storefront Media Gallery offers artists a unique platform to present their work publicly, enlivening the heart of Seattle’s urban core. The Artist Carousel spotlights the diverse creative voices of King County artists working across all media. On view at 4Culture, 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle, 7am-10pm daily.”

Grauer’s inclusion places the Cornered project within a broader regional conversation about public art, community storytelling, and diverse representation.

The Cornered series is continuing to expand, with Grauer photographing new participants throughout 2026. Community members interested in participating in the project can apply here

Grauer says the exhibition affirms the project’s deeper purpose. “Cornered is about revealing something true, so we can connect with each other over common experiences and rediscover our shared humanity. Having this work visible in a public space means those connections can happen far beyond my studio, and I find that really exciting.”

Cornered: Kate Ledbetter
Photographer Lara Grauer

Lara Grauer is a Seattle-based photographic portrait artist whose work focuses on authenticity, connection, and the courage she sees in her subjects. Through commissioned portraiture and personal projects alike, she creates images designed to be lived with — photographs that invite reflection long after the moment is captured.

She is a past president of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.

Viewing Information

Exhibition: Storefront Media Gallery
Presented by: 4Culture
Location: 101 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle, WA
When: February 2026 – December 2026, 7am - 10pm daily
Public access: Free, viewable from the street
Artist project page
Apply to participate

Making Up Words: A Poetry Writing Workshop April 4, 2026

Making Up Words: A Poetry Writing Workshop

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 4-5pm

For adults. All levels welcome.
Cost: FREE

Presented Debby Bacharach.

Poets are allowed to make up words. What fun! Lewis Carrol warns us about the “slithy toves.” E.E. cummings calls the spring “puddle-wonderful.” In this workshop, we’ll play with three ways to make our own surprising evocative words and then try them out in poems.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Registration not required.

UPDATE: Northbound I-5 remains closed Friday, March 20, south of Bellingham after slides

Landslide over I-5 south of Bellingham
Photo courtesy WSP

BELLINGHAM – Northbound Interstate 5 remains closed Friday, March 20, 2026 after two slides south of Bellingham forced its closure Thursday night, March 19.

There is no estimate when lanes will reopen.

Washington State Department of Transportation geotechnical engineers will return Saturday morning, March 21, to continue their assessment of the slope’s stability.

Until further notice, all northbound traffic will be diverted off I-5 at North Lake Samish Road (exit 246). People traveling north to Whatcom County also may use State Route 9 or SR 11/Chuckanut Drive. Freight traffic is reminded that SR 11 and local streets are not suitable for semi-trucks.

Southbound I-5 remains open between Bellingham and Burlington.

Real-time travel information is available via the WSDOT mobile app, the WSDOT travel map or by signing up for WSDOT's email updates.

Boys soccer - Shorecrest vs Shorewood March 20, 2026

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Boys soccer

March 20, 2026
@ Shorewood

Shorewood 1 - Shorecrest 0

35th: Goal Against

As it has been for decades, it was a highly spirited District rivalry. Both programs were strong and battled as they always do. But, Shorewood was the only team to find the net.

After both teams sharpen their skills in the next few weeks, the rematch on April 17, 2026 should be one not to miss.

JV match

@ Shorewood
Shorecrest 2 - Shorewood 1

--Jon Cottons, Shorecrest Assistant Coach

Public receiving fraudulent King County District Court hearing notices

This document is a fake

Don't scan the QR code!

This document is a fake

King County District Court has received reports that many people in the community are receiving fraudulent Court hearing notices via text and email (see above).

It is a very convincing looking document, including what appears to be the King County District Court seal, but it is a fake. Clicking on the QR code on the fake notice could open people to harmful, fraudulent financial activity.

What people can do

It is important to respond to legitimate notices from the Court. But, if you have any doubts whether a Court notice is real or not, you can either:

Contact King County District Court Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visit our Case Access Portal 24/7 to confirm if you have a ticket in the Court

In the meantime, it is important to NOT scan the QR code on a notice you are not sure is from the Court.

Ways to spot a fraudulent court notice

Although the example below has many items that are faked, the two easiest ways people can tell it is fraudulent are:

The words in the court seal are gibberish, indicating the image was faked in AI
Official court notices do not have a QR code to scan to settle an unpaid balance

Hopelink to speak at NUHSA meeting March 25, 2026

At the NUHSA Member & Community Partner Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9-10:30am, Hopelink will discuss the many programs offered at their centers in Shoreline and Kirkland.

Manos Unidas will share information on their programs serving Latino youth and their families.

Zoom meeting link here

April 2026: Skandia Dance Events

Skandia dancing

April 2026: Skandia Dance Events

Dances

Friday, April 3, 7:30–10:30pm
Skandia First Friday Dance, 7:30–10:30pm, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA.

$15; $10 for Skandia members. Info: www.skandia-folkdance.org.

Don and Elaine will teach Åtabakspolska, which is a favorite Skandia dance. It is a lovely contemplative dance from Föllinge, Sweden, and will be taught at Springdans. See a video here

The band for the whole evening will be the quartet Fat Fiddles: Mira Dickey, John Parejko, Elise Snoey, and Ezra Jane Landsman on the guitar. They will provide the opportunity to dance to wonderful music, good for both dancing and listening, played on a variety of instruments, including some Hardanger fiddle music!

Friday, April 17, 7:30–10:30pm
Skandia Third Friday Dance, 7:30–10:30pm, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA. $15; $10 for Skandia members. Info: www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Harry and Pat will teach Rättviks polska. This is a commonly-done dance from Rättvik in Dalarna, Sweden. See a video here.

The band for the first half of the evening will be the Lilla Spelmanslag. The members of the Lilla Spelmanslag (led by Elise Snoey, with Itsani Murfin Paz, Eva Odderson and Alex Geisendorfur) will play energetic music to get you up onto the dance floor, including, possibly a Hardanger fiddle tune or two. The long-time duo of Irene Myers and John Peekstok will play for the second half and will blend fiddle (Irene) and strummed instruments (John) to keep you up and dancing until the end with music from a variety of regions of Scandinavia.

Classes

The Dances at the Swedish Club after the Sunday Pancake Breakfast continue in May and June of 2026.

Skandia and the Swedish Club are co-sponsoring Nordic dances after the Sunday pancake breakfasts at the Swedish Club. Our first dances had many new dancers, with lots of energy and enthusiasm. The music was fabulous! Based on this success, we are extending the fun through June (not happening in April though).

Time/Dates: 1-3 pm on May 3 and June 7
Location: Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA
Cost: $10 per person

The dances will be fun and easy, including Schottis, Waltz, and mixers. The focus is on beginners. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth firm soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily.

Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or 206-258-2580.

University Heights Center

FREE Monday beginner Scandinavian class

The class goes from 7-9 pm on Mondays, at the University Heights Center near UW on April 6, 20, and 27. We will continue on most Mondays through June 8. FREE!

On Monday, April 6, we will have a special Monday class, with live music and even pizza! Everyone is welcome to try it out and we hope to have many new people. Bring friends.

The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are welcome as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. We cover basic turning skills and variants of Waltz, Pivot, Schottis, Hambo, and other lovely couple turning dances, as well as fun mixers. You are welcome to ask to work on specific dances.

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily. Show up any time; no need to pre-register.
5031 University Way NE, Seattle. The room is new, room 104 (middle floor, south side). There is parking by the building. Text the number below if you need the code to get in.

Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or 206-258-2580.

Phinney Neighborhood blue building
Wednesday Nordic dance class

The class will meet on April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, with the six-week session ending on May 6. The teachers will be Lisa and Elaine. We will review dances taught recently on Fridays or at Springdans. You may request dances as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role.

The class is 7-9 pm at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle (the upper, blue building, Room 1). Take the 5 bus or park in a PNA lot. The cost is $10 (Skandia members) / $12. We will continue on Wednesdays through June 17.

Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning.

Send any questions to lisa@hambo.us or 206-258-2580.

Music Events

Skandia First Saturday Zoom Jam, April 4, 10 am to noon PDT
To join the jam, please fill out this brief April Jam Link Registration Form. Your Zoom link will appear in the response you get when you submit the form. Please make sure to save the response as it will not automatically save. This is a recurring link that will be good until August 2026. All instruments and voices are welcome! Feel free to browse the Box.com folder where we keep notes to most of the tunes that we play.

Skandia Third Saturday Live Jam, April 18, 10 am–noon
Join again with friends at Bill and Gina Boyd’s home for Skandia's live Third Saturday jam, April 18, from 10 am - 12 pm at 7728 21st Ave NW, Seattle 98117. For more information, contact Gina at (206) 817-5792 or email music@skandia-folkdance.org. All instruments and voices are welcome! Bring your favorite tunes.

Please take care. If you are feeling sick, don't come. If you've been exposed to COVID, don't come. Thank you for keeping everyone healthy.

Business Spotlight: A New Green Thumb in Shoreline: Kelly Green

Friday, March 20, 2026

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

A New Green Thumb in Shoreline: Kelly Green
Bringing Life, Joy & Healthy Plants to Workplaces Across Seattle

Plants have a way of transforming a space, making offices feel more welcoming, vibrant, and alive. Kelly Green has been helping businesses do exactly that since 1997 through professional plant design, installation, and care. Recently acquired in 2025 by a Shoreline-based owner with a passion for entrepreneurship and community, the business continues its legacy of helping workplaces thrive with beautifully maintained greenery.

Q & A with Ana Lia Barragan Echenique, Chief Plants Enthusiast at Kelly Green

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: Kelly Green has been serving the Seattle area since 1997. I acquired the company in July 2025, so I’ve been running it for about eight months now, continuing its long tradition of helping local businesses bring beautiful, healthy plants into their spaces.

Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: Plants bring an incredible amount of joy and calm into people’s lives. When the opportunity came up to acquire Kelly Green, I saw a chance to build something meaningful — a business that makes workplaces more vibrant, welcoming, and human. I truly believe the world is better with more plants in it.

Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: We design, install, and maintain plants in commercial spaces throughout the Seattle area. Our work ranges from small offices to large buildings, and our goal is always the same: to create beautiful, healthy plant environments where people feel better while they work, gather, and collaborate.

Q: What do you love the most about Shoreline?
A: I love how strong the sense of community is here. Shoreline has a very welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, and it’s the kind of place where neighbors still support each other and local businesses.

Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: Because it’s home. I live in Shoreline with my family, and it’s a wonderful place to build both a life and a business.

Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: Kelly Green is more than just a business to me; it’s my dream of entrepreneurship and something I hope to pass on as part of my legacy to my two daughters. That’s why I pour so much love and energy into it. We obsess over quality, reliability, and making plant care completely worry-free for our customers.

Q: What inspires you each day?
A: My daughters. They remind me every day why building something meaningful matters.

Q: What has been your proudest moment in business so far?
A: One of the most meaningful moments was navigating the loss of our largest customer, which represented about 20% of our revenue. It was a difficult moment, but it pushed me to grow as an entrepreneur and build a stronger, more resilient business.

Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: I approach customer service the way I personally like to be treated: with honesty, respect, and attention to detail. At Kelly Green we are very customer-obsessed. We want our clients to never have to worry about their plants; we take care of everything so their spaces always look beautiful and welcoming.

Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a business in Shoreline?
A: Connect with other local entrepreneurs. Building a business can feel lonely at times, but Shoreline has an amazing community of people who are willing to share advice and support each other.

Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: We regularly make donations and support local initiatives when we can. We’re also always looking for new ways to contribute to the community that supports us.

Q: What future plans or goals do you have for your business?
A: My goal is to continue growing Kelly Green and expanding the number of businesses we serve while maintaining the high level of care and quality that defines our service.

Q: What’s your next upcoming event?
A: Our upcoming Urban Jungle Pop-Up at Ridgecrest Bookstore! It’s a fun event where people can come explore beautiful plants and learn a bit more about bringing greenery into their spaces.

Q: Why do businesses invest in professional plant care?
A: Plants in commercial spaces live in very different conditions than plants at home. Light levels change throughout the building, HVAC systems affect humidity, and watering schedules need to stay consistent even when offices are busy or closed. Professional plant care ensures plants stay healthy and vibrant over time. When plants are properly maintained, they become a long-term asset that improves the space every day.

Connect with Kelly Green
4311 11th Ave NE, Ste. 5, Seattle, WA 98105
206-466-3669
www.kellygreenplants.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kelly-green-plants
hello@kellygreenplants.com

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