Red Sun, Red Sea
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
Yes, the wildfire smoke is here. It makes for pretty pictures, it keeps the heat down, but it's very painful to inhale.
Scene from Richmond Beach.
--Diane Hettrick
Yes, the wildfire smoke is here. It makes for pretty pictures, it keeps the heat down, but it's very painful to inhale.
Chamber of Commerce: Fifty Years of Showing Up for Shoreline Business
By Kevin Barrett
On August 5, 2026 the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce turns 50. It started in 1976 with more than 110 charter members, decades before Shoreline was even a city. Today it's one of the steadiest advocates the local business community has.
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| Charter Members 1976 |
"Fifty years is a remarkable thing for an all-volunteer organization," says current Chamber President Matt Souza.
"What started with a handful of charter members in an unincorporated stretch of King County has become a real force for Shoreline's small businesses. This anniversary is a chance to honor everyone who built that legacy and to recommit to the business owners who count on us."
Ask the people who have led it, and the same theme comes up. The Chamber's value is its people and the connections they build. Lara Grauer, President in 2024, points to something Shoreline has that bigger cities don't. Most Chamber members here are very small businesses, so the city government has real relationships with the little guys and takes their voices seriously. That kind of connection, she says, is rare.
Former President Marilla Shipp knows what it takes to keep those connections alive. When membership dropped during the pandemic, the Chamber responded by doing what it does best. It kept hosting great events, moved meetings to Zoom, welcomed people who had never heard of the Chamber, and didn't quit. Membership grew again. For Marilla, the value is simple. Local business owners get a moment to gather and feel connected to their community instead of going it alone.
That spirit is what draws people in. Past President Kevin Barrett recalls being impressed by the supportive environment when he was invited to speak at a luncheon several years ago. A short time later he was invited back to facilitate a Board planning meeting and was struck by the commitment and professionalism of the Board. He left that meeting and joined the Chamber that day. As a small business owner himself, Kevin appreciates the incredible events and the genuine support Chamber members share.
The Chamber is celebrating this milestone twice, and you're invited to both. Come to the Chamber BBQ Picnic on Wednesday, August 12th, then to our Community Champion Awards program at City Hall on the evening of Friday, August 14th. Head to the events page on our website to RSVP.
Fifty years in, and the message is clear. If you run a business in Shoreline, the Chamber has a lot to offer. Come find out for yourself.
Washington Secretary of State issues statement after hearing in DOJ lawsuit seeking state voter rolls
"Today’s hearing marks the latest chapter in the DOJ’s efforts to force states to turn over their voter rolls. To date, DOJ is 0-18 in these cases. That record speaks for itself. Rather than addressing any real problem, these lawsuits seek private voter information that is protected under state law.
"The Constitution is clear that the authority to administer elections rests with the states. The DOJ’s demands for complete voter rolls are another example of federal overreach and an attempt to exert control over our elections.
"When the DOJ requested Washington’s complete voter roll, including information that is protected under state law, my office upheld its duty to protect voters’ information in compliance with state and federal law.
"Washington has a proven track record of maintaining a secure and accurate voter roll. Our list maintenance practices comply with state law, the Help America Vote Act, and the National Voter Registration Act. We offered all voter data that is publicly available, consistent with state and federal privacy laws and the approach taken by many other states.
"My office will continue defending Washington voters’ private information while ensuring the integrity our voter roll remains secure, accurate, and trustworthy.”
Your Life, Solved - new book by Marlon Buchanan launches August 18, 2026
Best-Selling Author — Creator —
Home Technology Enthusiast
Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks, decisions, and information?
In Your Life, Solved, you’ll discover 42 practical ways to use today’s AI tools to simplify everyday life, stay organized, make better decisions, and reclaim more time for what matters most.
You’ll learn how to:
Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks, decisions, and information?
In Your Life, Solved, you’ll discover 42 practical ways to use today’s AI tools to simplify everyday life, stay organized, make better decisions, and reclaim more time for what matters most.
This Book Is for You If…
- You feel overwhelmed by the number of things competing for your attention
- You want practical uses for AI instead of hype and buzzwords
- You struggle to stay organized and keep track of everything
- You want help making decisions, planning, and getting things done
- You are curious about AI but aren’t sure where to start
- You want technology to make life easier, not more complicated
You’ll learn how to:
- Reduce decision fatigue and mental clutter
- Organize information and find it when you need it
- Stay on top of tasks, reminders, and follow-ups
- Improve communication and writing
- Plan projects, trips, meals, and major decisions
- Create personal AI assistants for work, health, fitness, and daily life
- Build systems that save time and reduce stress
- Use AI safely, responsibly, and effectively
More about Marlon
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@HomeTechHacker (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest)
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: August 5 - 11
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Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must attend events of the week! Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and calendar links.
Wednesday, August 5th
Urbanist Shoreline Happy Hour!
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Ridgecrest Public House
If you’ve been to one of these, you know the drill. If not, they’re fun, super casual, and friendly, and we don’t believe in icebreakers.
Friday, August 7th
NEW CLASS! QiGong
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Experience the healing energy of Qi when supported by the calm of meditation in this ongoing group practice.
Richmond Beach Outdoor Family Movie Night
Friday, August 7 7:00 PM, Richmond Beach Community Park
Hosted by Richmond Beach Community Association
Saturday, August 8th
Shoreline Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more.
Community Threads @ STL
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can’t get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!
Introduction to Embroidery
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
In this class, you will learn basic embroidery stitches that you can then use for many embroidery projects. All supplies provided.
Arts in the Park Hosted by Shorelake Arts
Saturday, August 8 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Pfingst Animal Acres Park
Shakespeare performance for kids!
Paramount Park Stargazing
8:30 PM - 11:45 PM, Paramount School Park
Experienced astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) volunteer their time and telescopes and binoculars to share with the public.
Sunday, August 9th
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
Your go-to spot for fresh food, local goods, and community connection.
Johanna Lindemann Story Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Ridgecrest Books
Come join us for story time with author Johanna Lindemann.
Darrell's Jazz Jam
7:00 PM, Darrell's Tavern
Monday, August 10th
Give Blood at Shoreline T&C
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Appointments are available between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Sign up for your appointment by clicking here.
Tuesday, August 11th
Heroes Café-Shoreline
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Seattle Scottish Rite Center
Heroes Café Shoreline is the largest gathering of Veterans on a monthly basis in King County. Veterans, Family, Friends and the Community are Welcome.
Neighborhood Work & Play Space at Shoreline Covenant Church
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shoreline Covenant Church
We have indoor and outdoor play areas, with a bounce house, bubbles, and water play for kids; snacks and coffee; and quiet rooms for work or board games.
North City Jazz Walk
Tuesday, August 11 6:30 PM, 15th in North City
An incredible night of music with some of the Pacific Northwest's finest live jazz bands and singers. Look for the Destination Shoreline Booth!
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
2026 Celebrate Shoreline
Saturday, August 15 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Cromwell Park
Come celebrate the City of Shoreline’s 31st birthday! The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands on activities and more!
50th Anniversary Dahlia Show
Saturday & Sunday August 22-23, Sky Nursery
Since 1976, the Puget Sound Dahlia Association has been gathering gardeners together around the diverse, rewarding and endlessly evolving world of dahlias. Join us this summer in the greenhouse for a Dahlia Show unlike any other, to celebrate these incredible blooms and the people who grow.
ShoreLake Arts’ 6th Annual Battle of the Bands Saturday, August 22 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Pfingst Animal Acres Park
Get ready for a summer night full of music, energy, and local talent! ShoreLake Arts proudly presents the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands, a dynamic showcase of emerging and developing bands from across Washington State.
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery
Shorelake Arts bringing people together through art, culture, and shared experiences.
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
City of Shoreline - Official city news and resources.
Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.
Smoke is impacting nearly every corner of our state
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| InciWeb, Bradeen Hill Fire |
A light northeast flow is causing smoke to settle, with much of the state under an Air Quality Alert. You can check your local AQI by heading to dnr.wa.gov/smoke, where you can also find the Washington Smoke Blog which offers comprehensive information for communities affected by wildfire smoke.
When it is smoky outside, keep the following tips in mind to stay safe:
💡Stay updated on current and forecasted air quality
🚫Limit duration and intensity of outdoor activity
💨Maintain cleaner indoor air by keeping windows closed unless it's too hot to safely do so, and filter the air using an HVAC system equipped with an air filter, or a DIY box fan filter
🤝If you cannot keep your indoor air clean, consider traveling for some relief in cleaner air spaces such as a public building or friend's residence
--Washington Dept of Natural Resources
National Night Out in Lake Forest Park is just one opportunity to connect with Police Department
Night Out
We heard that some Lake Forest Park neighborhoods decided to cancel their National Night Out events due to the smoky conditions. While we're sorry we didn't have the opportunity to see everyone this evening, we completely understand and respect those decisions. The health and safety of our community always come first.
Our officers visited the neighborhoods that moved forward with their events, and we looked forward to spending time with those residents.
If you were unable to attend tonight, we want to remind everyone that National Night Out is just one of many opportunities we have throughout the year to connect with our community. We look forward to seeing you at events such as Shop with a Cop, Safety Day, the Bicycle Rodeo, and many other community outreach events.
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope everyone had a safe and fun evening.
Chief Diego Zanella
Lake Forest Park Police Department
Mountlake Terrace defies wildfire smoke to hold City Night Out event
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| Smokey the Bear at Mountlake Terrace (look at the baby!) |
Story & Photos by David Carlos
I expected Mountlake Terrace to follow suit. Throughout the afternoon, I checked the City of Mountlake Terrace Facebook page every few minutes, anticipating a postponement notice. It never appeared. Instead, the city moved forward with the event as planned.
Why did the city proceed?
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| Watching performers with rapt attention |
Andrew Applewick, the City of Mountlake Terrace events coordinator, said,
"We had an investment. The community looks forward to this, and that's really what it comes down to. We're not going to require anybody to come out. We're going to make sure that they make the right choices, but some families may count on this as their meal. And it's a big thing. So, if you need to count on us, we want to make sure we do it right.”
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| Evergreen Playfield was packed with attendees |
The event ran from 6 to 8:30pm, and Evergreen Playfield was packed. The crowd appeared even larger than in previous years.
Some attendees were loyal return visitors. I asked one attendee, Jackie, what brought her out despite the smoky conditions.
She said, “Just to see the people. I missed one year, but I try to get out here every year, yeah.”
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| L-R Mayor Steve Woodard, Councilmember William Paige, Jr., Deputy Mayor Carolyn Hope, Councilmembers Kyoko Matsumoto Wright, and Bryan Wahl. |
Mayor Steve Woodard thanked the crowd for attending.
“Thank you all for being out here tonight in particular because a lot of cities decided they couldn't do this tonight. But we said no, we are positive that our residents would be very angry with us if we didn't. And as I understand it, you were all here at 5:45 pm as opposed to 6 o'clock. So, we really appreciate you all.”
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| I asked another crew member (not pictured) how many hot dogs they've made so far. He said, "About 500. And about 500 to go. So 1000 total. Minus the one that we dropped." |
Visitors were treated to free hot dogs, chips and drinks. More than 30 informational booths showcased organizations, programs, and services available to the community.
The evening also included music from a DJ, balloon art, face painting, a photo booth, public safety vehicles, a drone demonstration, cornhole with police officers, and performances by the Mountlake Terrace Dance Academy.
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| Question: Did you do this as a hobby first? Officer Russell's Answer: "Oh, yeah, like I bought a drone because I wanted to survey my land, and then my sergeant found out I like to fly, so he asked me if I was interested." Here, he's flying a DJI M30 drone, one of a number in the department. |
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| Officer Russell putting on FPV (first-person view) drone goggles. You see what the drone sees. |
National Night Out combines family-friendly entertainment with activities designed to strengthen relationships between residents and local public safety agencies.
Election night results
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Ballots will continue to be counted with new totals released each day until the election is certified.
The two with the highest vote count in each race will face off in the November election.
U.S. Representative - Congressional District 1
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U.S. Representative - Congressional District 1
- Suzan DelBene (D) - incumbent - 52, 846 - 54.4.%
- Mary Silva (R) - 26,389 - 27.18%
- James Etzkorn (Independent) 6,767 - 6.97%
U.S. Representative - Congressional District 7
- Pramila Jayapal (D) - incumbent 83,539 - 82.98%
- Nirav Sheth (R) - 10,824 - 10.75%
State Representative Pos. 1 - Legislative District 1
- Davina Duerr (D) incumbent - 16,157 - 74.15%
- Maggie Wang (R) - 5,604 - 25.72%
State Representative Pos. 2 - Legislative District 1
- Shelly Kloba ((D) incumbent - 10,677 - 48.95%
- Cliff Moon (R) - 5,242 - 24.03%
- Jenne Alderks (D) - 4,729 -21.68%
State Senator - Legislative District 32
- Cindy Ryu (D) - 9,361 - 40.91%
- Jesse Salomon (D) incumbent - 8,848 - 38.67%
- Ira McBee (R) - 4,635 - 20.26%
Note: the 32nd crosses county lines. Jesse leads in King county; Cindy leads in Snohomish county
State Representative Pos. 1 - Legislative District 32
Jenna Nand
(Prefers Democratic Party)
9.27%
2,113
Will Chen
(Prefers Democratic Party)
11.99%
2,732
Keith Scully
(Prefers Democratic Party)
24.82%
5,654
Danica Noble
(Prefers Democratic Party)
22.84%
5,205
Lisa Rezac
(Prefers Republican Party)
21.08%
4,803
Chris Bloomquist
(Prefers Democratic Party)
9.88%
2,252
Write-In
0.11%
25
State Representative Pos. 2 - Legislative District 32
- Lauren Davis (D) incumbent - 15,827 - 75.33%
- Imraan Siddiqi (D) - 4,680 - 22.28%
JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT
Justice Position #01 - Supreme Court
- Colleen Melody 494,627 - 51.20%
- Scott Edwards 292,849 - 30.31%
Justice Position #03 - Supreme Court
- David Stevens - 344,413 -35.79%
- Jaime Michelle Hawke - 316,702 - 32.91%
- Mike Diaz - 297,689 - 30.94%
Justice Position #05 - Supreme Court
- Theo Angelis - 329,585 - 34.24%
- Dave Larson - 313,906 - 32.61%
- Debra Stephens - 521,514 - 54.53%
- Todd Bloom - 262,838 - 27.48%
City of Shoreline, Fire, and Police postpone NNO visits this evening; look to reschedule August 25
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| Smoke in the treetops Photo by Diane Hettrick |
By Diane Hettrick
Wildfire smoke reached Puget Sound today, in the form of a high solid cloud of pale grey. As the evening went by, it drifted lower down, reaching the treetops. Some reached ground level, as people reported stinging eyes, irritated throats, and coughing from throats full of particulate.
However, the advantage of that thick cloud is that it blocks the sun, so we did not receive the predicted high temperatures.
The City of Shoreline strongly encouraged block parties for National Night Out for Community to postpone their events to August 25, 2026 and cancelled scheduled visits from City, Fire, and Police representatives.
Protecting the health and safety of our community, hosts, and first responders is our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable National Night Out. If you’re outdoors today, please take precautions and limit exposure as AQI levels rise.
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Lake Forest Park’s Goat Hill Theatre - A community-building theatre
By Donna Hawkey
Photos by Dave Farkas except as noted
Lake Forest Park’s Goat Hill Theatre is an enthusiastic and fun group of friends and neighbors who gather a few times a year to rehearse and then perform four 10-minute plays for themselves and guests.
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| Armand, Connie, and Dan in Richelieu Royale |
Jean and Dave Farkas started the group in 2019. Dave had begun writing 10-minute plays, and the couple decided staging them would be a great way for friends to get together. Initially, they performed in the Farkas living room, with much of the furniture removed. During the worst of COVID, they held performances in backyards.
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| Dave and Jean introduce the play to the audience at Kenmore's Episcopal Church of the Redeemer |
In recent years, Goat Hill Theater has performed in the spacious Undercroft Room at Kenmore’s Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Dave and Jean are introducing the plays to the audience.
Everything about Goat Hill is informal. There are no auditions. Many Goat Hill folks have little or no prior acting experience. Actors perform with a script in hand unless they choose to memorize their lines. There are no tickets or donations.
Over the years, many of the Goat Hill actors have written their own plays for the group or have signed on to direct. Says Dave, “Audiences especially like seeing plays that are written, acted, and directed by people they know.” The performances are filmed and posted on YouTube. You can find them by opening YouTube and searching for “Goat Hill Theater, Farkas.”
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| Tracy Furutani, playwright and LFP Deputy Mayor Photo by Sally Yamasaki |
Tracy Furutani, playwright and Deputy Mayor of Lake Forest Park, wrote and directed his first play this past June. Gary Hawkey videos and edits the plays for YouTube.
Jean, a retired technical editor, also enjoys writing plays and is the manager of the Goat Hill Theatre. Her duties include casting actors, scheduling rehearsals, and planning some simple refreshments for the talk-back that concludes each performance. Her favorite job is finding or making props. “It’s amazing,” says Jean, “how a few well-chosen props can suggest a play’s setting and convey essential concepts.”
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| Jean is the manager of Goat Hill Theatre |
A special meeting
About a year ago, Jean and Dave visited Mamie Bolender, a longtime Lake Forest Park resident and environmental steward and advocate, who now lives at Mountlake Terrace Plaza Assisted Living. Anne Paine, the facility’s friendly and enthusiastic wellness director, proposed an ongoing relationship between Goat Hill and Mountlake Terrace Plaza (MTP). Goat Hill now performs at MTP and organizes theater activities for residents.
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| Goat Hill Theatre performs regularly at Mountlake Terrace Plaza |
What are your theater interests?
Maybe you’re ready for a little do-it-yourself theater. Dave has taught playwriting and written a book, Writing the 10-Minute Play. He claims that anyone who reads the book straight through will come away with a play they like.
If you want to learn more about Goat Hill Theatre, email Jean at jbfarkas1@gmail.com. If you’re interested in playwriting or would like help starting your own friends-and-neighbors theater group, email Dave at farkaswords@gmail.com.
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| Photo by Sally Yamasaki |
Volunteers from three Rotary clubs join to work in North City Park
Thank you to those who joined us for the Shoreline Rotary Serve Day on Saturday, July 25, 2026!
We had an absolute blast working side-by-side with our amazing Rotary neighbors. Thank you to Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park and Northshore Rotary.
Together, we made some fantastic progress on restoration maintenance in a section of North City Park for the entire community to enjoy.
Rotarians in action truly make a difference. Thank you for sweating it out with us today!
--Shoreline Rotary
Free Art & STEM Program at the Richmond Beach Library for Tweens & Teens
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 4:00pm–5:00pm
Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177
For ages 9 to 13.
Turn recycled plastic into art!
Use heat to fuse plastics together to create recycled “fabric.” Create beads and charms from plastic water bottles and cups.
Presented by Kidsquest Children’s Museum. Registration not required.
Wildfires across the state, widespread damage in Spokane, smoke headed toward Puget Sound, Night Out block parties may be postponed
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| Courtesy Dept of Ecology |
Multiple large fires burn across the state, with no rest in sight for firefighters. Spokane experienced devastating wildfire impacts over the weekend and the situation is still very active. Hundreds of structures burned, causing potentially hazardous air quality on top of the tragedy. Meanwhile, other fires across the state grew exponentially and are producing large amounts of smoke.
Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy air quality continues to inundate many parts of the state and more areas are expected to see smoke impacts later today and through the week. As winds shift, smoke is expected to cover the Columbia Basin and travel over parts of Western Washington, including the Seattle metro area.
King County Emergency Management: There is an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke for the King County region today (Aug. 3) through Thursday. Increased temperatures into the high 80s and low 90s are expected Wednesday and Thursday. Information on how to prepare here
Just a slight shift in the wind can either blanket us in smoke or move the smoke away from us.
Just a slight shift in the wind can either blanket us in smoke or move the smoke away from us.
The City of Shoreline is waiting to see where the smoke is headed Tuesday morning. Tuesday evening is Night Out for Community with over 60 outdoor gatherings registered. These may be postponed depending on the air quality.
LFP Rotary to hear from business owners
Join the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 7:15am
Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church
You are invited to…
‘Meet the owners’ from the Lake Forest Park Town Center…
- Ryan Smith-THE AVID ANGLER
- Vijay Chakravarthy-ALWAYS SUMMER
- Shawna Laclet-JUICEMAN
Thank you for joining us. LFP Rotary has amazing speakers the first three Wednesdays of every month. Check out our website to see who’s speaking next. JOIN US IN SERVICE to our community and beyond.
Lake Forest Park Rotary
Lake Forest Park Rotary
July 2026 Shoreline Market Overview
The Shoreline market saw 35 homes close in July, down from 39 in June but up 6% from 33 sales in July 2025.
Year to date, 258 homes have sold in Shoreline, continuing to track ahead of last year's pace.
While the month-over-month dip is typical for July as summer activity slows, the year-over-year gain is an encouraging sign that overall demand is holding.
Economic headwinds remain present. Elevated mortgage rates, persistently high gas prices, and rising inflation continue to factor into buyer decision-making, though the Shoreline market is showing resilience in transaction volume.
Pricing Trends
Shoreline's median sale price rose to $850,000 in July, up from $825,000 last month and 2.4% above July 2025's $830,000.
This is a positive shift and the first month this year where the median has clearly outpaced the prior year comparison.
Year to date, the median stands at $817,500, still below last year's overall pace but trending in the right direction.
Price per square foot came in at $508 in July, down from $539 last month and 6.4% below July 2025's $543.
The year-to-date figure holds at $522, consistent with prior months but still trailing 2025 levels.
The gap between a rising median price and a declining price per square foot suggests the mix of homes sold in July skewed toward larger properties rather than a broad increase in per-square-foot values.
Days on Market
Homes in Shoreline averaged 39 days on market in July, nearly double June's 15-day pace and 95% above July 2025's 20-day average.
The year-to-date figure of 32 days already reflects a slower overall pace than last year, but July's number is an outlier even within 2026. This, combined with the sold-to-list ratio slipping below 100%, sends a clear signal that buyers are taking considerably more time and have real negotiating leverage. Sellers need to price carefully from the start, as overpriced homes are sitting.
Negotiation Trends
The sold-to-list price ratio dipped to 99.92% in July, below July 2025's 100.53% and the first month this year where the average Shoreline sale came in under asking price. This does not indicate distress, but it does signal that buyers have gained enough negotiating room to land at or just below list price.
Year to date, the ratio stands at 100.88% compared to 102.41% through the same period last year, confirming the broader shift toward a more balanced negotiating environment.
July Summary
July's results for the Shoreline real estate market present a divided picture. On the positive side, sales volume is up year over year and the median price has crossed above last year's level for the first time in 2026.
Those are real wins. However, the 39-day average time on market is a sharp departure from both last month and last year, and the sold-to-list ratio falling below 100% for the first time this year in what should be a strong summer month is a signal that cannot be ignored. Price per square foot also continues to trail 2025 levels.
Taken together, the Shoreline market is one where demand exists but buyers are selective, patient, and not willing to stretch. Sellers who price accurately from day one are transacting. Those who test the market are finding out quickly that today's buyers will wait them out.
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