Shoreline Area News

Plant Spring Flowers! Shorewood Class of 2027 selling flower bulbs to support their Senior Spree

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Plant Spring Flowers!

The Shorewood Class of 2027 is fundraising for their Senior Spree.

Shorewood Senior Spree is a safe and sober all-night, post-graduation event for seniors that is organized, hosted & chaperoned by Shorewood parents. The party includes fun activities, great food, and is designed to keep graduates safe in a substance-free environment, while having an all-out celebration one last time together!

Buy your spring bulbs and have them sent directly to you. Order now until May 15, 2026.

Information, photos, and order form here

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 11 - 17

By: Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 11 - 17
From community favorites like Rainbow Bingo and the vibrant Shorelake Arts Lantern Festival to garden talks, wine tastings, creative workshops, and even a teen Comic Con, there are plenty of opportunities to get out, meet neighbors, and experience the energy of our community this week in Shoreline.

Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
A Celebration of Growth, Nature, and Health at Kruckeberg Speaker Event and Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 12 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation invites the community to its highly anticipated Speaker Event and Annual Meeting. Following her presentation, she will offer an immersive comparative tasting exploring the nuanced differences between wildcrafted and cultivated teas. Prepare to be enlightened and inspired!

Rainbow Bingo
Friday, March 13 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

LANTERN FESTIVAL Hosted by Shorelake Arts
Saturday, March 14 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Shoreline College
It is the year of the Fire Horse. We will have the Lion Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations, arts & crafts, and food! All are welcome. Free parking on campus.

Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)

Budgeting and Retirement Basics
Wednesday, March 11 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
As advancements in medicine and technology have increased the average life expectancy in the US, our retirement nest egg needs to reflect these changes.

Tutors at Shoreline Library (Study Zone)
Wednesday, March 11 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline Library
Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages.

March wine tastings at Shoreline T&C
Thursday, March 12 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
It's Women's History Month, and this March Town & Country Markets would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of our favorite wines from women winemakers.

Shoreline Comic Con
Friday, March 13 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Celebrate your favorite fandoms at the Teen Center’s Comic Con! Join other teens for a day filled with cosplay, games, art, and trivia. Explore themed activities, show off your costume, and connect with friends who share your interests in comics, anime, movies, and gaming.

Ballinger Thriftway Browne Family Tasting!
Friday, March 13 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Ballinger Thriftway
Stop by the Ballinger Thriftway each week for weekly wine/spirit/beer tastings.

Connection | Weekly Psychic & Intuitive Experience
Saturday, March 14 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Salvation: Art Collective
Step into an afternoon of insight, reflection, and spiritual connection at Connection, a weekly gathering with Psychic Medium Hannah of Indigo Fox Realm.

Community Threads @ STL
Saturday, March 14 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!

Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden: Intro to Soil Health
Sunday, March 15 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
A healthy and productive garden starts with healthy soil. In this class, you will learn all about how to build healthy soil to increase yields, improve water retention, and even help with pest control!

Acrylic Painting Workshop
Monday, March 16 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Local Artist Theresa Williams will lead you step-by-step through the process of painting your personalized version of our NW tulip field.

What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)

North City Station Spring Cleanup
Saturday, March 21 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline Rotary Park & 185^th Station
Join US, the North City Neighborhood Association, and many of your neighbors for a Spring Cleanup event at the site of the future North City Station!

Shorenorth Co-op Preschool Carnival & Online Auction
Saturday, March 21 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool
Join Shorenorth Co-op Preschool for carnival games, crafts, prizes, and plenty of fun for all ages. Destination Shoreline is excited to support this event, we’ll be there handing out swag and taking photos with the DS logo. Hope to see you there!

Urban Jungle Plant Pop-up with Kelly Green Interior Plantscaping
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22, Ridgecrest Books
Join us for a curated plant pop-up featuring a hand-picked selection of tropical foliage to grow your indoor jungle.

New Growth Night Market at Salvation
Saturday, March 21 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Salvation: Art Collective
New Growth Night Market at Salvation - 20 vendors, food truck and DJ.

For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar

Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline, Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery, Front Door Creative, Success Minded Leader, Bri Crow Creative, Phases Clinic, Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here

Governor's statement after House passes "Millionaire's Tax"

Washington state capitol buildings
Photo courtesy Experience Olympia

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the House passage of the Millionaires' Tax:

“The Millionaires’ Tax passed by the House represents historic progress in rebalancing our unfair system. It sends significant dollars back to Washington families and small businesses.

"It expands the Working Families Tax Credit to 460,000 additional households – that’s money straight back into the pockets of working families.

"It saves working parents money and ensures our kids are prepared to learn by funding free breakfast and lunch for all Washington K-12 students, which has been a priority of mine since I ran for governor.

"The Millionaires’ Tax will apply to less than one half of one percent of Washingtonians, but make life more affordable for millions. I look forward to signing it.”

The legislation would impose a 9.9% levy on adjusted gross household income above $1 million a year. It would take effect January 1, 2028, with tax payments due from an estimated 21,000 filers starting in 2029.

The House debated the bill in a marathon 24-hour debate and narrowly passed it 52-46.

All 32nd, 46th, and 1st LD legislators voted in favor of the bill.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: St Patty’s day is coming

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

Working Families Tax Credit Application Assistance March 26 or April 2, 2026

Working Families Tax Credit Application Assistance

Thursday, March 26 or April 2, 2026 - appointments from 2-6pm

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

For adults.

Cost: FREE

Receive one-on-one assistance with the Working Families Tax Credit application.

The Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,330 to individuals and families who meet certain requirements. To determine your eligibility, please visit wftc.wa.gov.

Appointments preferred. Please call Quynh-Anh at 360-628-3049. Leave a message with your contact information. Walk-ins welcome if time permits.

Please bring the following items with you to your appointment.

Complete copy of your federal tax return for the year(s) you are applying for.
SSN or ITIN.
Dates of birth for all persons listed on the tax return.
Bank account & routing # for direct deposit.
An email address to apply online (optional).

In partnership with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Shoreline firefighters raise $18,000 in the Columbia Tower Stair Climb

Some of the Shoreline Firefighters at the Columbia Center Stair Climb 2026
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Firefighters took on the Columbia Tower Stair Climb on Sunday, March 8, 2026 — tackling 69 floors, 1,356 steps, and 788 feet of elevation at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle.

Participants completed the climb in full firefighter gear and on air, carrying an additional 50–75 pounds of equipment, all to raise money for Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society).

Together, our team raised over $18,000 to support blood cancer research and patient services.

This cause is especially meaningful to us as one of our own firefighters continues his fight, making the climb even more personal for our team.

Great job to everyone who climbed to support this important cause!

WeatherWatcher: Wind Advisory in effect Wednesday

From the archives, windstorm damage in the Hillwood Neighborhood March 16, 2016.
Photo by Carl Dinse

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a wind advisory. The wind advisory is in effect Wednesday at 3 PM PDT until Thursday at 6 AM PDT.

From the National Weather Service:

...Wind advisory in effect from 3 PM Wednesday to 6 AM PDT Thursday..
What: Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds in areas from Everett north will switch to northwesterlies at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph between 8PM and 11PM Wednesday.
Where: Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
When: From 3 PM Wednesday to 6 AM PDT Thursday.
Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Additional Details: A shift from strong southwesterly winds to northwesterly winds will occur in areas from Everett north through western Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, Island and San Juan Counties between 8PM and 11PM Wednesday lasting through early Thursday morning.
Precautionary / Preparedness actions:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

For Shoreline and Lake Forest Park: Latest model runs agree that we will see winds peak between 3 PM and midnight Wednesday evening. Most models have peak gusts at 45-50mph, with one of the high-resolution models forecasting that we could reach 60mph gusts.

Winds could be damaging Wednesday evening, and I wouldn't be surprised if this gets upgraded to a high wind warning at the last minute. Power outages and storm damage could be widespread.

Behind this windstorm into Thursday morning are hints of a strong convergence zone, which could bring heavy precipitation, including a mix of rain and snow. Still, marginal snow chances at best. Accumulations are not expected but there is a slim chance that we could see some accumulating snow. Beyond Thursday we continue to flirt with the snow and rain mix showers through the weekend. The good news is there are hints that next week could warm up into the low 60's.

For current weather conditions and the latest alerts from the National Weather Service, please visit www.shorelineweather.com

Mountain View

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I thought you might like to start your day with a view of the Olympics.

Business Spotlight: Ion Town Center - Modern Living in the Heart of Shoreline’s Growth

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

Ion Town Center: Living at the Center of Shoreline’s Next Chapter
Modern Living in the Heart of Shoreline’s Growth
As Shoreline continues to grow, Ion Town Center Apartments is helping define what modern community living looks like. Offering upscale housing in a convenient, centrally located setting, Ion blends comfort, accessibility, and contemporary design, all within reach of transit, shopping, dining, and daily essentials.

Q&A with Ion Town Center Apartments
Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: Attainable luxury living. Ion Town Center features contemporary apartment homes that blend comfort with sophistication, creating a space residents are proud to call home.

Q: What do you love the most about Shoreline?
A: The convenience to almost everything! Shoreline offers easy access to Seattle, parks, shopping, and transit while still feeling like a true neighborhood community.

Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: Shoreline is rapidly evolving, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. Our goal is to be at the center of that momentum and play an active role in the city’s continued growth.

Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: Our team genuinely cares about our residents, who they are, what they do, and what they need. We’re committed to making their living experience as comfortable and seamless as possible.

Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: Ion Town Center organizes holiday food and toy drives to give back and support families in need throughout the community.

Connect with Ion Town Center Apartments
18004 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA
  206-629-5558
  iontowncenter.com
  iontowncenter@liveamc.com
  Instagram: @iontowncenter

Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline, Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery, Front Door Creative, Success Minded Leader, Bri Crow Creative, Phases Clinic, Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here

Everett Film Festival April 4, 2026

The Everett Film Festival is excited to announce a riveting lineup of films for this year’s event, which will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.

Inflation-busting pricing is being offered, and half-day tickets are available. And buyers of the first 250 full-day tickets will receive a complimentary meal, prepared by J & L BBQ in Everett.

Doors will open at 12:30pm and close at 8:30pm. The day kicks off with “Women Behind the Wheel,” a beautiful film showcasing the adventures of two young British women on a road trip along the Pamir Highway in Central Asia. The women they meet along the way embody spirit and resilience, quietly achieving the remarkable in challenging environments.

The full day will feature nine short films, ranging from comedy to drama to fantasy; one full-length film; and one full-length comedy.

The evening wraps up with “Thelma,” the story of a mild-mannered grandmother whose savings are stolen by a scammer--who just may have underestimated the nonagenarian’s sense of fair play.

As always, attendees can enjoy free popcorn and snacks, and a variety of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. During the dinner break, buyers of the first 250 full-day tickets will receive their free meals.

Highlights will include Q&A opportunities with local filmmakers:

Peter Henrich following his quirky short “A Little Help Here?” in which fairies really do exist;
Thomas Scott Adams after his short film “Beneath the Same Sky,” exploring the bond between a dock worker and an illegal immigrant; and
Megan Griffiths and Mindie Lind following their animated short “View From the Floor,” spotlighting the struggles of a performer with a disability.

The nonprofit Everett Film Festival has been engaging local film-lovers with quality international films since 1997. This year’s pricing is $45 adult, $40 seniors/students/military, and $25 for a half-day (1 - 4:30pm or 4:30pm - close.)

Along with the complimentary items, it’s quite a deal. Plus great items offered for raffle. And no ads to watch!

More information and purchase tickets here.

And please consider joining the Everett Film Festival as a volunteer. Viewing movies and sipping wine is not a bad gig. Okay, some work is also involved. Our longtime amazing director, Teresa Henderson, will be stepping down after this year’s fest, and her shoes will require much assistance to fill!

Email everettfilmfestival@gmail.com for more information.

Power of One Volunteer Program

Are you looking for a worthwhile and fulfilling volunteer experience?

For just one hour a week and the flexibility to take time off, you can make a difference in a young person’s life!

Power of One volunteers work directly with Shoreline Schools PreK – 12th grade students under the guidance of a classroom teacher to provide regular, consistent help during the school day.

Opportunities include but are not limited to:

Tutoring students one-on-one in reading, writing, math or science
Reading with students in small groups
Reinforcing math skills through games and practice
Assisting with special art projects
Providing support in school libraries
Supporting Multi Language Learners

Contact Volunteer Program Coordinator Terry Monette at terry.monette@ssd412.org. Terry will help connect you to the school and classroom that best fits your interests, schedule, and availability.

Come volunteer with us!

Flags at Half-Staff March 11, 2026 for Rev. Jesse Jackson

Governor Bob Ferguson

I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in memory of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

A lifelong champion of justice and icon of the civil rights movement, his efforts improved the lives of underserved communities throughout the United States and inspired others to pursue a life in public service.

Rev. Jackson’s work included deep and lifelong ties to Washington state, including prominently advocating for peace between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle and preaching a message of peace, justice, and quality from the pulpit of Mount Zion Church in Seattle.

His loss is deeply felt by many, though his legacy exemplifies that a life lived with dignity in the service of others can change lives for the better, and will be long remembered. Rev. Jackson passed away on February 17, 2026.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

North City Station arriving soon; you can help

By Oliver J Moffat

A new city park with food trucks and artist galleries is coming soon to North City. Neighbors will clean up the future North City Station site at 910 NE 185th St on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at a community work party.

The city of Shoreline will turn derelict buildings near the Shoreline North Light Rail Station into a public park with food trucks and artist space.

On Saturday, March 21st, neighbors are throwing a Community Cleanup Work Party to remove trash and help get the site ready for the public.

Shoreline is working to expand the existing, small 0.3-acre Rotary Park at the corner of 10th Ave NE and NE 185th Street into a 4.75-acre park.

The old North City Mower shop
Photo by Oliver Moffat

Shoreline recently signed an agreement to use a little over three acres of Seattle City Light property as public park space. That agreement includes the old North City Mower shop building that is now vacant and boarded up.

The property behind the little Rotary Park is owned by Seattle City Light and was once a convenience store and then the long-time location of the old North City Mower and Saw shop.

The building is now closed and boarded up, and the site is full of trash.

On March 21st, volunteers from the neighborhood will clean up the trash. Use this form to RSVP for the North City Station Spring Cleanup on Saturday, March 21st, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

There’s a lot of work to do.

After the trash is removed, the plan is to activate the site and turn it into North City Station with food trucks and old shipping containers for artist galleries and local shops in time for the World Cup this summer.

Later, (once funding is secured) the now-vacant 2,400‑square‑foot saw shop will get a makeover.

The inside of the building will be cleaned out and the roof will be repaired to create an indoor dining and community gathering space with public restrooms. A big rollup-style garage door would be added for the entryway. The current murals are planned to be preserved to maintain the urban vibe of the space.

The city of Shoreline bought the three single-family homes just north of the old saw shop along 10th Ave NE a couple of years ago. Those homes are now empty and derelict and the city plans to demolish them to create 1.17 acres of new public park space.

Seattle City Light has agreed to allow Shoreline to use 3.06 acres of land for public park space. Electricity transmission lines run along much of that land.

Although exact plans haven’t been finalized, the open space could be developed into play areas, a dog park, walking trails, picnicking, or outdoor art. Maybe even a pickleball court.

Seattle City Light often encourages planting low-growing native vegetation to provide wildlife habitat and stormwater management. Currently, roughly a quarter acre of the site is overrun with noxious weeds (mostly Himalayan blackberry and Scotch broom).

The North City Station project is supported by the City of Shoreline, Seattle City Light, the North City Neighborhood Association, Urbanist Shoreline, and has support from State Representative Lauren Davis and Senator Jesse Salomon.

Funding for North City Station has come from the city of Shoreline Park Impact Fees, King County Conservation Futures, Seattle City Light, and possibly some funding from the stat

Fundraiser for owners of Swirl Frozen Yogurt in Lake Forest Park

Ari in the hospital after being hit by a drunk driver

I am starting this fundraiser to support my dear friends during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Truly a great family and a local business we have loved to support over the years. Thank you for helping and sharing. Heather @acorncatering

On the night of the Super Bowl, February 8, 2026, their lives changed in an instant. Ari and his wife, Ug, owners of Swirl Frozen Yogurt in Lake Forest Park Town Center, were driving home when a drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into them at approximately 70mph.

Ari was seriously injured in the crash. Ug, who was in the passenger seat, was also involved in the accident and sustained minor injuries and a fractured tailbone.

Ari's vehicle after the collision

Ari suffered multiple traumatic injuries, including: • A pelvic fracture • Two fractured ribs • A small fracture in his back • Internal bleeding in his abdomen • Injury to his large intestine • Trauma to his right kidney (doctors are closely monitoring his blood levels).

He is in significant pain and is mostly confined to bed. His recovery will take time, ongoing medical care, and patience.

Because of the severity of his injuries, their family business, Swirl Frozen Yogurt in Lake Forest Park Town Center, has had to temporarily close.

With no income coming in, they are now facing mounting medical bills, rent, and basic living expenses while focusing on his healing.

Please consider donating, sharing this fundraiser, or keeping them in your thoughts and prayers. Any support, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference as Ari works toward recovery.

Thank you for coming together to support them during this incredibly challenging time.

Please note: UG is the beneficiary of this go fund me.

--Heather @acorncatering

Enjoy the traditional music of Mosquito Fleet at the Commons on Friday March 13, 2026

Members (L-R) are Kenneth Ritland, Robb Bell, Mark Demaray, Bill Clements, Chip Erickson and Anne Sherwood.

Mosquito Fleet will be performing this Friday March 13, 2026 from 7pm to 9pm at Third Place Commons, located on the upper level of Town Center at Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE.

Born from long ago weekly jams at the Cabin Tavern in Richmond Beach, Mosquito Fleet brings to life a rich tapestry of bluegrass, old‑time and Americana, bridging centuries of tradition with the spark of today’s music.

Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Join us for a fun evening of music and dancing!

70 Shorecrest DECA students compete in Washington conference with six qualifying for International Conference

L-R: Charlotte Phillips, Lucia Shadduck, Zara Saifee, Jasmine Forinash, Anika Wallace, Kai Sokoloski, Teacher and DECA Advisor Cameron McDowell.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Last weekend, 70 Shorecrest students joined more than 6,600 students from across Washington in Bellevue to compete in business, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship events at the Washington DECA State Career Development Conference.

Shorecrest students represented their school with excellence, with six students qualifying for the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta this April.

International Career Development Conference Qualifiers (Atlanta)

Lucia Shadduck — 3rd Place, Human Resources Management
Jasmine Forinash — 4th Place, Entrepreneurship
Charlotte Phillips — 5th Place, Automotive Services
Zara Saifee — 7th Place, Marketing Communications Management
Kai Sokoloski & Anika Wallace — 7th Place, Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research

Kai Sokoloski and Anika Wallace advanced with a research paper and presentation in Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research, one of the conference’s largest competitive events.

Shorecrest will also send additional students to Atlanta who previously qualified through the school-based enterprise competition: Anna Bendiksen and Michael Woods.

Congratulations to all Shorecrest DECA competitors for their dedication and achievements, and best of luck to the students representing Shorecrest on the international stage this spring!

WeatherWatcher: Current Weather Explained, Forecast: Will it Snow? Not really.

Total snow amount forecast by 5am PDT Wednesday
Graphic by the National Weather Service

The big story right now is the wet snowflakes mixed in with rain showers in the area. There's been some spots of hail too reported in the Richmond Beach neighborhood today (Monday). All this seemingly crazy weather is the result of an active Puget Sound Convergence zone that has set up shop and been intermittently moving between Everett and Seattle Sunday and Monday.

Believe it or not, but March and April are prime time seasonally for Puget Sound Convergence zone events. This is typically the time of year when cold air from the Arctic pours out over the Gulf of Alaska and moves in from the west or northwest into Western Washington. This air gets modified by the relatively warm Pacific Ocean and becomes unstable. This creates our spotty cool shower activity and when the angle of the westerly wind is just right, forms a convergence zone.

Hillwood neighborhood snowfall on Monday afternoon
Photo by Pam Cross

Today (Monday, March 9, 2026) was no different, with an active but dissipating and recurring convergence zone developed between around Everett to Northgate Seattle area. The air near the surface has been warmed by the ocean and stronger sun of late winter but remains very cold aloft. Heavier precipitation causes that colder air aloft to move down closer to the surface, which is why we start to see a wintery mix with the heavier rain showers.

Forecast: Monday night and Tuesday morning the convergence zone activity is expected to intermittently continue. With the warmth of the sun gone overnight, some of those showers will likely mix with snow, or could become all snow at times. These showers are short lived in nature and any accumulation that does happen will likely be limited to exposed grassy surfaces. It's not expected to get cold enough for roads to freeze and accumulate any snow. No accumulations in general are expected.

Tuesday afternoon and evening a more organized rainmaker approaches, and some of that rain may start as snow, or rain and snow mixed, before we warm up into the mid 40's. Rain is expected to continue Wednesday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to pick up on Wednesday as well, with some stronger gusts possible toward the evening hours of 30-40mph.

Rain continues at times Thursday morning and afternoon, then more chilly air sinks back into the region and brings more threats of rain and snow-mixed precipitation in the overnight hours for Thursday night, Friday morning, again Friday night and Saturday morning. More rain/snow mix precipitation is possible once again Saturday night and Sunday morning before longer range forecasts suggest we warm back up.

Bottom line: For Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, these kinds of rain/snow mixed showers are common in March and April, but it is rare for them to produce any significant accumulation. We might see a quick half inch here and there in heavy showers but it'll melt off rapidly, especially if the sun comes out.

For current weather conditions please visit www.shorelineweather.com

Travels with Charlie: Dodging Our Rain Storms

Monday, March 9, 2026

Horizon View playfield between rains
Photo by Gordon Snyder

By Gordon Snyder

Carefully watching the weather for a break in the rain downpours and I noticed the rain was slowing down.

Charlie had the park to himself
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Horizon View Park as the sun starts to break thru the cloudy rainy mists. Once again, we were the only ones at the park.

Hoping for some wandering and sniffing time without getting drenched...

Rains calming down
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Beautiful moments of Blue Sky showing up.

We timed our walk by Dodging Our Rain Storms. Bonus: we breathe some very fresh air, see some terrific views and of course get some Sniffs..

It’s always worth getting outside to "See and Feel" what’s happening next chance you get.

Cheers,
Gordon Snyder

Protesters gather in wind, rain, and cold temperatures to share their reminders of federal wrongdoing

War: Easy to Start / Hard to End
Photo by Pam Cross

50 intrepid protesters withstood the wind, rain and cold to bring their message to drivers on Aurora Ave N near N 205th on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

You've got to stand for something
or you will fall for anything.
Photo by Pam Cross

Wearing heavy jackets, head coverings, and holding umbrellas over themselves and their signs, the protesters maintained their energy with the camaraderie of fellow sign-wavers and support from drivers passing the line.

I start wars to distract from the Epstein files
Photo by Pamela Mieth

Protesters gather every Sunday between 1 and 2pm to share their message of resistance with passing motorists.

"Folks turned out for the regular Social Justice Sundays sign-waving to protest issues ranging from his incoherent war against Iran - already costing the lives of U.S. troops, to the disgraceful treatment of immigrants and citizens alike, continued questions about the Epstein files, skyrocketing gas prices, a tariff-damaged economy, a treasury treated as personal piggy bank, growing white supremacist influence, and so much more."

Additional Sunday sign-wavings this month are scheduled for March, 15 and 22, 1-2pm at the intersection of Aurora Ave N and N 205th St.

A special "No Kings 3" rally and march is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Park at Town Center, 17550 Aurora Ave N, in Shoreline, just north of the Walgreens, near City Hall, 1-3pm (rally starts at 1:15pm).

The event will include a rally with speakers followed by a march (optional), sign-waving, action tables, children's activities including sign-making and a kids' march, and a food, toiletries, pet food donation drive.

Join others in standing up for the Constitution, Rule of Law, future free and fair elections; and human rights and dignity for you, your neighbors, and those who can't stand up for themselves.

For more information email swmminfo@gmail.com or visit Mobilize.us and look for the Shoreline, WA event listing.

Scene on the Sound: Farewell to the USS Nimitz as it leaves for a new assignment

Ghostly in the morning fog, the Nimitz sails past Shoreline on its way to Norfolk, Virginia.
Photo by Jan Hansen

After a decade of being homeported in Bremerton, the 50 year old aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is moving to the Southern Command and will be homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.

It is the Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier and first of its kind, commissioned in 1975. Originally slated to be decommissioned, a change of plans has it assigned to the South Seas 2026 exercise.

From the beach, the Nimitz can be seen below the fog.
Photo by Barb Sullivan

Too large for the Panama Canal, the Nimitz will sail around Cape Horn, visiting several partner states on the ship’s circumnavigation of the continent of South America, en route to its new homeport,

The departure of the Nimitz leaves one carrier, USS Ronald Reagan, at Kitsap. The USS Ronald Reagan is undergoing a 17-month overhaul scheduled to end later this year.

The Navy has announced plans to homeport the future USS John F. Kennedy at Kitsap as early as 2029.

Source - Stars and Stripes. Read more here.

Classes and workshops with Shoreline College Continuing Education are now open for registration

Shoreline College is offering non-credit courses in language, business, mosaic and visual arts, fitness classes and array of other topics that will help you reach your personal or professional goals.

Choose from online or come to our beautiful campus at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

View the catalog here: Shoreline Community College.

More information on the CE webpage: Continuing Education | Shoreline Community College.

Contact us at continuing-ed@shoreline.edu with questions.

You never know what you'll find in the woods

Photo by Kevin P. Fox

Someone had fun building this near the bottom of the trail in the Innis Arden Reserve. It may be a homage to the 2008 video game Rune Factory: Frontier which features a multi-level dungeon called the Green Ruins. Or not.

Cascadia Art Museum welcomes Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Mitchell S. Jackson March 12, 2026

On Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 6 - 7:30pm the Cascadia Art Museum welcomes Mitchell S. Jackson, winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing, to Cascadia’s Writers-in-Conversation series.

Jackson’s writing is powerful, deeply personal, and profoundly American and his work has earned national recognition.

His autobiographical debut novel, The Residue Years, about the difficulties of life in a Black neighborhood in North Portland, won a Whiting Award and the Ernest J. Gaines Prize for Literary Excellence.

His essay collection, Survival Math: Notes on an All-American Family was named a best book of 2019 by fifteen publications.

Beloved Seattle author and series host Michael N. McGregor will talk with Jackson about his books, background, and his writing life. This will be an intimate evening of thoughtful conversation with one of today’s most compelling literary voices.

Tickets: $14
Purchase your tickets via our website

Cascadia Art Museum
190 Sunset Ave E, Edmonds WA 98020
425-336-4809

Hours:

Wednesday–Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Free Admission Third Thursdays, 11am - 8pm

Founded in 2015, Cascadia Art Museum preserves and celebrates the legacy of Northwest art from 1870 to 1970. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational programming, the museum continues to shape a fuller understanding of the region’s cultural history and the artists who defined it.

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