Around Town: An abundance of beauty
Saturday, April 11, 2026
An abundance of beauty surrounds us, captured by Lee Lageschulte in her travels around town.
An abundance of beauty surrounds us, captured by Lee Lageschulte in her travels around town.
400 feet of 35th Ave NE in Lake Forest Park will be closed overnight Sunday April 12
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| The project will improve fish passage under SR 104 west of 35th Ave NE in Lake Forest Park Photo courtesy WSDOT |
The contractor intends to activate the sewer bypass system and dewatering wells during this overnight shift.
If there are complications overnight Sunday, the contractor could need intermittent closures on SR 104, 35th Avenue NE, and/or NE 185th Street during the same overnight hours Monday night, April 13, to Tuesday morning, April 14, to finish work.
Again, these closure(s) are necessary only if the bypass is not active by Monday morning. Flaggers and signed detours will get people around construction one or both nights as needed.
Getting the bypass and dewatering systems online are a major milestone that will allow the transition to daytime sewer installation.
Business Spotlight: How Creative Catapult Coaching Helps People Move Forward
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From Overwhelm to Momentum: How Creative Catapult Coaching Helps People Move Forward
Helping “Smart but Stuck” Adults Move Forward With ADHD-Friendly Tools That Actually Work
For many people, productivity advice doesn’t work because it wasn’t designed for the way their brain actually functions. That’s where Creative Catapult Coaching comes in. Founded by Shoreline resident Amy Voros, this coaching practice helps adults, especially creatives, entrepreneurs, and neurodivergent thinkers, build practical systems that make life feel more manageable and sustainable. Through ADHD-informed coaching, Amy works with clients to design tools, routines, and supports that align with real energy levels, real lives, and real goals.
Q & A with Creative Catapult Coaching Founder Amy Voros
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: 15+ years. Full time since the pandemic, part time before that.
Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: Learning I had ADHD—and realizing I could get paid to ask questions instead of being told to ask fewer. But seriously, I had worked briefly with a coach at work shortly before my diagnosis and thought it was a fascinating profession. Coaching offered a way to combine curiosity, problem solving, and supporting people through real challenges.
Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: Creative Catapult Coaching provides ADHD-informed coaching for adults, often creatives, entrepreneurs, and “smart but stuck” folks, who want life to feel more doable. The work is both practical and human: we build planning and prioritizing systems and follow-through supports, and we also work with the nervous-system and energy realities that make those systems usable.
People leave with tools they can use the same day and a way of working with their brain instead of against it. Clients typically work with me through ongoing 1:1 coaching, deep-dive sessions for a specific challenge, or small-group options.
Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: Because I live here and love connecting with the Shoreline community.
Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: That there are multiple ways to work together, and it doesn’t have to be a huge commitment right away. Some people start with a one-time deep dive or a focused body-doubling-style session to get traction, then decide if ongoing coaching makes sense.
Also: my approach isn’t “try harder.” It’s “try different” design supports that match your real life and energy.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in business so far?
A: The moments I find most impactful are when I’m looking back with a client and we can actually see the evolution, how much has shifted over time in the way they support themselves, make decisions, and move through their life.
On the practical side, I’ve also learned to use the same kinds of supports I help clients build technology, systems, structure, and asking for help so the work stays sustainable.
Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: I treat coaching like a collaborative design process: we test ideas, gather data, and iterate without shame. I’m warm, direct, and I take seriously the moment when something “works on paper” but fails in real life.
What sets me apart is the blend of deep ADHD and executive-function understanding with an operations mindset. We can work with emotions and identity while also building a concrete system you can run week to week.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a business in Shoreline?
A: It’s hard to start a business—and to keep running one too. Especially if you’re a solopreneur, make sure you’re seeing peers in real life, not just clients or customers.
Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: My work supports the community by helping people function better at home and at work, less overwhelm, fewer dropped balls, and more stability. Many of my clients are caregivers, leaders, creatives, and service providers, so when they’re more resourced, that benefit ripples outward.
I also care about strengthening real-life peer support, especially for solopreneurs and neurodivergent folks, so people don’t have to do everything alone.
Q: What’s your next upcoming event?
A: I’m currently exploring launching a small group for adults (either in person locally or virtual) focused on practical ADHD-friendly planning and follow-through. If you’re interested, I’d love to collect names for an interest list and share details when it’s ready, likely later this summer or fall.
Right now I’m focused on ongoing coaching work and building local connections. I’m always open to collaborating with Shoreline organizations or sharing ADHD-informed tools through workshops, small groups, or community conversations.
Connect with Creative Catapult Coaching
Shoreline, WA
206-462-5006
creativecatapultcoach.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amy-voros
Facebook: Creative Catapult Coaching
Instagram: @creativecatapultcoachMoving Day for Camp United We Stand
By Oliver Moffat
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| Camp United We Stand is moving from Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church to Northshore United Church of Christ. Photo by Oliver J Moffat |
Camp United We Stand, the only legally sanctioned homeless encampment in North King County, is moving again.
For over ten years this small non-profit has provided temporary tent shelter for up to 35 homeless people at a time.
Every few months, the camp needs to move and this week, the camp is moving a short distance down the road from Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church to Northshore United Church of Christ until later this summer.
The CampUnitedWeStand.org website has information on how to donate and sign up to volunteer.
But the number one most valuable thing that the Camp needs are future host sites.
If you are a member of a faith organization that can host a homeless encampment for a few months, please reach out to any of the Camp United We Stand board members.
Travels with Charlie: Artemis II Splash Down. Crew in Excellent Shape
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| "Artemis II Splash Down. Crew in Excellent Shape” |
By Gordon Snyder
All these years later, this is my NASA flight monitor station as the Astronauts landed back on Earth.
A thousand memories flooded my mind with all the microgravity water system and hydroponics NASA research I was involved in before the projects were unfunded. What great technology integration to achieve this Artemis II Mission. We can still do amazing things.
Charlie didn’t seem as interested…
Astronaut’s helicopter about to land…
All these years later, this is my NASA flight monitor station as the Astronauts landed back on Earth.
A thousand memories flooded my mind with all the microgravity water system and hydroponics NASA research I was involved in before the projects were unfunded. What great technology integration to achieve this Artemis II Mission. We can still do amazing things.
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| Charlie waiting on the deck |
Charlie didn’t seem as interested…
Astronaut’s helicopter about to land…
Shorecrest soccer vs Edmonds-Woodway
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| Photo by Wayne Pridemore |
April 10, 2026
Shorecrest 2 vs Edmonds Woodway 0
at Edmonds Woodway
59th
- Goal: Miles Garbaccio
- Assist: Cole Ambrose
- Goal: Miles Garbaccio
- Assist: Ashton Johnson
JV
Shorecrest - 7 @ Edmonds-Woodway - 3
--Jon Cottons
Free shredding event at Alderwood April 18, 2026
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| Photo courtesy Windermere North |
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10am - 2pm (or until the trucks are full)
4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood
Bring your sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed on-site. Limit 10 file boxes per visitor.
We are partnering with Confidential Data Disposal again this year; providing you with a safe, eco-friendly way to reduce your paper trail and help prevent identity theft.
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*This is a paper-only event. We cannot accept x-rays, recyclables, or any other materials.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit Volunteers of America Western WA food banks. Donations are not required, but are appreciated.
This is an easy, drive-through event. We ask that you stay in your vehicle and unlock your trunk or car door so that we can unload your boxes and donations for you.
Not sure what documents to keep, or for how long?
Here’s a convenient list of what to keep, where to store and when to shred.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit Volunteers of America Western WA food banks. Donations are not required, but are appreciated.
This is an easy, drive-through event. We ask that you stay in your vehicle and unlock your trunk or car door so that we can unload your boxes and donations for you.
Not sure what documents to keep, or for how long?
Here’s a convenient list of what to keep, where to store and when to shred.
Congresswoman Jayapal secures funding for community projects
SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that are funded by the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills. In total, she secured $18,399,144 for 14 projects in the greater Seattle area.
“I am so grateful to represent a district where our local governments, organizations, and community members are deeply committed to creating solutions to our most pressing problems — from tackling climate change to providing affordable housing,” said Jayapal.“Advocating for federal money for these innovative projects is one of the most important parts of my job. During a time when so many in our community are struggling due to Trump’s cuts, I am so proud to have worked to secure more than $18 million in funding to support these incredible projects that will help to make our district a better place to live.”
This funding is expected to create up to 150 direct jobs through public market development, support small businesses and local entrepreneurs, and deliver 22 acres of new parkland and community gathering space.
In addition, this funding will support the creation of
nearly 500 affordable homes, including 200 homeownership units — the
largest Habitat for Humanity development in the country — along with 85
to 100 homes for seniors and veterans and 200 workforce rental units for
working families.
Jayapal secured the following funding for projects across WA-07:
- $3,150,000 for the City of Seattle’s Fort Lawton Redevelopment
- $2 million for the City of Seattle’s Lake City Community Center and Affordable Housing Redevelopment
- $2 million for the City of Lake Forest Park Lakefront Park Community Center Project
- $1,145,144 for the City of Seattle’s Seattle Waterfront Elliott Bay Seawall Project, Phase 2
- $850,000 for the City of Burien Public Market Project
- $1 million for the Port of Seattle’s Seattle Waterfront Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment
- $4 million for Sound Transit’s Link Reliability Improvements
- $1,092,000 for Southwest Suburban Sewer District’s Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Phase one
- $850,000 for the City of Shoreline’s Trail Along the Rail Project
- $500,000 for the University of Washington’s Critical Campus Building Access Fixes
- $281,000 for the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Shoreline Restoration Effectiveness on Vashon and Maury Island
- $250,000 for the City of Seattle’s Third Avenue Revitalization
- $250,000 for the Port of Seattle’s Pier 86 Grain Terminal Switcher Locomotive Replacement
- $1,031,000 for the University of Washington’s Cold Lab
“These funds are crucial to building long-term housing for all Seattleites, protecting our city, and ensuring our downtown corridor is functioning for the millions of visitors to come this summer for FIFA 2026 World Cup. We are deeply appreciative of the Congresswoman’s leadership in Congress and look forward to continued partnership.
“The Lakefront Community Center project will provide multiple indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces that currently don’t exist in the City,” said Lake Forest Park Mayor Tom French.
“This project allows the City to partner with community groups and provide spaces for nature, art, educational opportunities and low-impact recreation right on the shore of Lake Washington. The project is adjacent to the Burke Gilman Trail and will be a boon for everyone in our community. We couldn’t have completed the project without the federal funding sponsored by Representative Jayapal with the support of Senators Murray and Cantwell.”
“The Trail Along the Rail project addresses a growing demand for alternative transportation options to reach regional transit, such as light rail and bus rapid transit,” said Shoreline Mayor Betsy Robertson.
“The trail will provide an important north/south connection between Shoreline’s two light rail stations, making it easier to get around the region without using a car. We are grateful for Representative Jayapal’s work to ensure we bring federal tax dollars back to Shoreline and make projects like this possible.”
“The University of Washington is grateful for the $500,000 in
funding, allowing us to replace older doors with ADA-compliant ones,” said Roney Worden, Interim Vice President of Facilities, University of Washington. “This
investment supports critical upgrades to buildings, including improved
entryways and essential accessibility features that ensure safe,
reliable access for our community.”
“Support for the UW Cold Lab allows us to greatly expand our
abilities to solve past and present mysteries of Earth’s coldest places,
from polar regions to the upper atmosphere,” said Joel Thornton, interim dean of the College of the Environment. “These
places are changing rapidly, and understanding how and why is critical
since they have an outsized impact on our global environment and
society. We are thrilled to receive this funding, and grateful to the
Washington delegation for securing it.”
“Sound Transit is undertaking the largest transit expansion in North
America—helping to transform the Puget Sound region with a 252-mile
network of light rail, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail. Building
and operating this system requires investing in state-of-the-art track
and signaling technology,” said Dow Constantine, Sound Transit CEO.
“Thanks
to generous support from two of our dedicated Congressional transit
champions, Senator Murray and Congresswoman Jayapal, Sound Transit can
advance Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) – the gold standard in
signaling – through final engineering and design. CBTC will improve
reliability, reduce delays, and increase service frequency, resulting in
shorter waits, less crowding, and a more dependable light rail
experience for passengers.”
Middle School Night at Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Friday, April 10, 2026
The Richmond Highlands Recreation Center (16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA) is open every Saturday from 6pm - 10:30pm for middle school (6th - 8th grade) youth only!
We provide a free meal, snacks, and activities including video games, crafts, sports, pool tables, and more alongside the activity of the day. While in the building, all youth are under the care and responsibility of City of Shoreline staff. Questions? lperkins@shorelinewa.gov
4/11 Bubble Art
4/18 Pickleball and Table Tennis Tournament
4/25 3D perler bead creations
4/11 Bubble Art
4/18 Pickleball and Table Tennis Tournament
4/25 3D perler bead creations
State Parks co-hosts annual Washington Coast Cleanup on April 25, 2026
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| Photo courtesy Washington CoastSavers |
OLYMPIA — April 8, 2026 — Celebrate Earth Day weekend by helping protect Washington’s beaches and marine life – volunteer at a state park during the annual Washington Coast Cleanup.
As a member of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is proud to co-host this opportunity to bring people together who love Washington’s coastlines and want to help protect and preserve it.
While cleanup events will take place at multiple sites along the Pacific Coast and Salish Sea, State Parks will host cleanups at eleven of its state parks, including Cape Disappointment, Fort Flagler, Fort Townsend, Fort Worden, Grayland Beach, Griffiths-Priday, Mystery Bay, Ocean City, Pacific Beach, Shine Tidelands and Twin Harbors.
State Parks collaborates with Washington CoastSavers to organize three beach cleanup events a year. The need for volunteers remains high, with a consistent year-over-year increase in debris removal.
From 2022 to 2025, there was a jump from 59,477 pounds to a staggering 163,443 pounds of garbage collected off our beaches. Of that total, 584 volunteers collected 13,203 pounds of debris at last year’s Washington Coast Cleanup alone.
To bolster efforts, State Parks also works with Grassroots Garbage Gang, Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Surfrider Foundation to increase volunteer participation and impact.
Participants volunteering at a Washington state park should check in at one of these locations:
- Cape Disappointment check-in:
- Bolstad OBA, Bolstad W, Long Beach, WA 98631
- Fort Flagler/Mystery Bay check-in:
- Chimacum Corner Farmstand, 9122 Rhody Dr, Chimacum, WA 98325
- Fort Townsend/Fort Worden check-in:
- Port Townsend Marine Science Center, 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Grayland Beach/Twin Harbors check-in:
- Bonge Ave OBA, W Bonge Ave, Grayland, WA 98595
- Griffiths-Priday/Ocean City/Pacific Beach check-in:
- Chance a la Mer OBA, W Chance a la Mer NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
- Ocean City OBA, 37 Second Ave, Ocean City, WA 98569
- Shine Tidelands check-in:
- Shine Tidelands State Park Rd, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Volunteers should come prepared for variable weather conditions, wear sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch with plenty of water. Upon check-in, participants will receive supplies for debris collection, though bringing reusable gloves is encouraged. Check-in stations will also serve as designated drop-off locations for collected marine debris.
To learn more about the Washington Coast Cleanup, view a list of all participating beaches and pre-register for the event, visit CoastSavers.org. Please note that a Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to state-managed lands on April 25.
Pack the Park Fun Run fighting food insecurity one step at a time May 9, 2026
Pack the Park Fun Run - fighting food insecurity one step at a time
For 10 years, our community has shown up in a big way—neighbors, families, and friends coming together to move with purpose and make a real impact. This year, we’re celebrating a decade of giving back… and we need you more than ever.
Food insecurity is rising. More local families are struggling to put healthy meals on the table. But together, we can change that.
Pack the Park isn’t just a run—it’s a movement.
A fun, family-friendly event where every step you take helps provide food and support to kids and families right here in our community.
Your participation directly supports:
- Third Place Commons Farmers Market Bucks – bringing fresh, healthy food to community members who need it most
- Shoreline Schools Angel Fund – supporting students and families facing hardship
Whether you run, walk, donate, sponsor, or volunteer—you are making a difference.
🎯 Be part of something meaningful. Be part of the impact. Be a superhero for your community.
Registration:
Adults: $40
Students: $25
👉 Register today and secure your spot
👉 Volunteer and be part of the magic
👉 Donate to fuel the mission
Interested in sponsoring? Click HERE to learn more.
Want to volunteer? Click HERE to get involved.
Let’s celebrate 10 years of impact—and take an even bigger step toward a future where no one in our community goes hungry.
Sign up here
For 10 years, Pack the Park has supported trusted local partners working on the front lines of food insecurity in Lake Forest Park and Shoreline. While our partnerships remain focused, the need in our community continues to grow—more families than ever are struggling to access consistent, healthy meals.
This is where you come in.
Your participation isn’t just showing up for a run—it’s showing up for your community. Every step, every registration, and every donation helps ensure that students and families have the support they need during challenging times.
📍 Join us at Animal Acres Park on May 9, 2026
🎯 Be part of the impact. Be part of the community.
🎯 Be part of the impact. Be part of the community.
Third Place Commons receives $20,000 from Dembowski & King County Parks for music and dance events
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| Photo courtesy Third Place Commons |
From Third Place Commons:
Huge thanks to King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski and King County Parks for their incredible support of Third Place Commons!
We’re so grateful for this partnership that supports our Commons Community!
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We’re so grateful for this partnership that supports our Commons Community!
Southbound I-5 was closed for several hours early Friday to remove an overhead sign bridge
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| Sign bridge removed to make way for pedestrian overpass to light rail station |
SHORELINE – Southbound Interstate 5 was closed between NE 175th and 145th streets from 11:59pm Thursday, April 9, until 3am Friday, April 10, 2026 to remove an overhead sign bridge.
The closure supports a city of Shoreline project that will add a pedestrian, bicycle and accessible overpass linking the South Shoreline light rail station with neighborhoods west of I-5. The overpass work is scheduled to take place this summer.
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| Multi-family homes west of the freeway will be able to use the pedestrian bridge to go to and from the light rail station at 145th |
The entire area west of I-5 is filling up with multi-family housing. An entire square block of homeowners banded together to sell their property as one unit, which is now townhomes.
Jobs: Assistant aide part-time
She is alert and able to assist in the move. Twice per day, mid-morning and early evening, up to five days per week, starting May 1, 2026. Move time would be half an hour to an hour maximum.
Paying $20 per hour to person acting as an independent contractor (you pay your own taxes). In Shoreline near 175th St. Reply to: Laura Sutkus, sutkus.l@comcast.net, with your availability and experience.
Discover the Art of Mosaics with 5 workshops at Shoreline College
Discover the Art of Mosaics with these five workshops at Shoreline College!
Create personal gifts for your family and friends. Projects are appropriate for teens and adults of all ages. Design and create your unique wall art, a kitchen trivet, beautiful hanging mirror, or a serving tray using vibrant tiles and glass.
All materials included, just bring your creativity!
All workshops are held on campus 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133, Building 2900, Room 2905.
- Mosaic in Bloom – Choose from flowers, leaves, or a wood shape - Saturday April 11 from 10am - 1pm Fee $69
- Hanging Mirror Frame - Saturday April 25 from 10am - 2pm Fee $129
- Serving Tray - Saturday May 9, 2026 from 10am - 3pm Fee $109
- Framed Pet or Favorite Animal Portrait - Saturday May 16 10am - 3pm and Sunday May 17, 2026 10am -12 PM Fee $129
- Kitchen Trivet - Saturday May 23, 2026 10am - 1pm Fee $69
Aleksandra Nadbitova is an artist from the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia. She studied at the Art and Design Academy in Saint Petersburg. Since 2008, she has worked as a mosaic artist and art educator.
She loves experimenting with different materials and techniques to create her art. For her, conveying emotions and connections through her work is essential. She believes that art is a unique way to express and share the beauty of the world.
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Mark your calendar - Coffee Social with a Cop - May 7, 2026
Coffee Social with a Cop - Mark your calendars!
Join us at this casual meet-and-greet with our Chief of Police and officers at the Senior Center. This is a great opportunity to answer questions, connect with our community members and build relationships over a cup of coffee.
Open to the community. Everyone is welcome!
Location: 18560 1st Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Date: Thursday May 7, 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Open to the community. Everyone is welcome!
Location: 18560 1st Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Date: Thursday May 7, 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Daytime lane closures on Bothell Way in Kenmore April 13 - 24, 2026
From April 13 to April 24, 2026 Sound Transit will close lanes on SR-522 (Bothell Way) in Kenmore between 61st Ave NE and 73rd Ave NE.
The closures will shift lanes over the work period. All work will take place between 9am and 3pm. These closures will accommodate preparation for upcoming Stride construction.
Traffic configurations will change throughout this time. For drivers and pedestrians: pay attention to construction signage and flaggers.
All bus stops in the area will remain accessible.
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Traffic configurations will change throughout this time. For drivers and pedestrians: pay attention to construction signage and flaggers.
All bus stops in the area will remain accessible.
In the Garden Now: Western Skunk Cabbage
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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| Western Skunk Cabbage Photo Doug Gochanour |
By Victoria Gilleland
Western Skunk Cabbage is native to the west coast of the U.S. and can be found growing in wetlands, swamps and along stream banks. It's large yellow spathes stand out in the shady forest.
The plant has a distinctive scent that attracts flies and beetles which pollinate the flowers. On warm days or when the plant is bruised, the scent may be intense. On cool days and when the plant is left untouched there's little or no scent.
Skunk Cabbage is a handsome perennial plant to come upon on a woodland walk. Another of Mother Nature's gifts to enjoy!
(Lysichiton americanus)
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Western Skunk Cabbage is native to the west coast of the U.S. and can be found growing in wetlands, swamps and along stream banks. It's large yellow spathes stand out in the shady forest.
The plant has a distinctive scent that attracts flies and beetles which pollinate the flowers. On warm days or when the plant is bruised, the scent may be intense. On cool days and when the plant is left untouched there's little or no scent.
Skunk Cabbage is a handsome perennial plant to come upon on a woodland walk. Another of Mother Nature's gifts to enjoy!
(Lysichiton americanus)
Shorecrest varsity girls tennis vs Archbishop Murphy 4/8/2026
Shorecrest vs Archbishop Murphy
4/8/2029
At Kellogg MS
At Kellogg MS
Shorecrest 7 Archbishop Murphy 0
Singles
- Sophie Schmitz (S) v Kamdyn Latta 6-0, 6-1 W
- Zuma Vining (S) v Tamanh Huynh 6-0, 6-2 W
- Lauren Kajimura (S) v Vianne Tran 6-0, 6-0 W
- SC W AM defaulted Singles 4
- Sabina Schoeld/Amari Skinner (S) v Lizzy Robinson/Taylor Nguyen 6-0, 6-0 W
- SC W AM Defaulted Doubles 2
- SC W AM Defaulted Doubles 3
--Rob Mann
Flagger Certification Training at Shoreline College continuing education
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Get trained as a Certified Flagger!
There are many well-paying Flagger jobs available right now in the region including paving and road work, painting, utility work, tree trimming., etc.
Flagging contractors are always hiring!
Upon successful completion of the Flagger course, you will receive a Washington State Department of Transportation approved Flagger certification card that is valid for three (3) years.
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Upon successful completion of the Flagger course, you will receive a Washington State Department of Transportation approved Flagger certification card that is valid for three (3) years.
This card also is also valid in Oregon, Idaho and Montana. In addition, you will receive a national American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger card, which is valid in the other 48 states (all except WA & OR) and is valid for four (4) years. You must be 18+ years of age and possess a valid state approved ID.
If you are a local business, we can provide both on-site classes along with offsite class accommodations for large groups and/or organizations.
Flagger Certification Training
Claire Pruitt has 20 years of experience as a certified traffic flagging instructor in Washington State. She is passionate about teaching safe and effective temporary traffic control practices that follow WSDOT guidelines. She will facilitate the course by instructing the set up a temporary traffic control zone, while providing the proper techniques in which to flag safely on our Washington roads.
If you are a local business, we can provide both on-site classes along with offsite class accommodations for large groups and/or organizations.
Flagger Certification Training
- Dates: 5/9/2026 (SAT)
- Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Fee: $109.00
- Building: On the Shoreline College Campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, #2900 Building
- Instructor: Claire Pruitt
Claire Pruitt has 20 years of experience as a certified traffic flagging instructor in Washington State. She is passionate about teaching safe and effective temporary traffic control practices that follow WSDOT guidelines. She will facilitate the course by instructing the set up a temporary traffic control zone, while providing the proper techniques in which to flag safely on our Washington roads.
Claire is a hands-on instructor and will help students build confidence, develop real-world skills, and connect with employment resources to support a successful career in the construction trades. Claire is a valuable, connected resource and will discuss the various employment opportunities in the Flagging industry.
Shoreline Teen Center Art Club meets every Friday
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The Shoreline Teen Center Art Club is a free, drop-in club that takes place at the Teen Center every Friday starting at 4pm.
Each month follows a different theme.
Activities with an asterisk (*) are non-facilitated, participant led activities.
Activities without an asterisk (*) are workshop style and led by a Teen Center staff member or professional artist from the community.
(See flyer)
For more information, email Layne at lperkins@shorelinewa.gov
April 2026 Teen Center Special Event - Sports Day
Sports Day at the Teen Center
Richmond Highlands Recreation Center – 16554 Fremont Ave N. Shoreline WA 98133
For any and all middle and high schoolers in grades 6 - 12
Join us at the Rec for some epic sports events! Water relay races, basketball tournaments, super smash bros, ping pong, and more at this months special event!
If the weather holds up, we will be breaking out the BBQ and have some hot dogs and burgers. Come for some free food and friendly competition!
For more information, email Lauren at landerson@shorelinewa.gov
For more information, email Lauren at landerson@shorelinewa.gov
Seattle/King County Clinic returns for 11th year with free medical, dental, and vision services
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| Dental care is most highly sought after Photo by Doug Cerretti |
Four-day event provides free dental, vision & medical care to 3,000+ people in need, helping address growing gaps in Healthcare Access
Seattle/King County Clinic will return to Seattle Center from April 23-26, marking its 11th year of providing free dental, vision, and medical services to people who struggle to access or afford healthcare.
Led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, the Clinic transforms Seattle Center facilities into a large-scale healthcare operation staffed by more than 3,000 clinical and non-clinical volunteers.
Since 2014, Seattle/King County Clinic has served 33,000 patients from more than 190 zip codes, saving them an estimated $30 million in healthcare costs. Available services include dental fillings and extractions, eye exams and prescription eyeglasses, primary care, behavioral health, immunizations, diagnostic services such as lab tests, mammograms, ultrasounds, and X-rays, as well as social work, and more.
Patients come from all walks of life, ranging from families, seniors, and veterans, to immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income community members. To be as low barrier as possible, services are offered on a first-come first-served basis, and interpreters are available to support culturally responsive care for all patients.
Individuals who plan to attend the Clinic need to know:
Since 2014, Seattle/King County Clinic has served 33,000 patients from more than 190 zip codes, saving them an estimated $30 million in healthcare costs. Available services include dental fillings and extractions, eye exams and prescription eyeglasses, primary care, behavioral health, immunizations, diagnostic services such as lab tests, mammograms, ultrasounds, and X-rays, as well as social work, and more.
“Now more than ever, we are seeing people who never expected to find themselves in a position of need turning to clinics like ours for essential healthcare,” said Julia Colson, Project Executive.
“In the past year alone, rising costs of living, higher insurance premiums, coverage cuts, provider shortages, and other barriers have deepened an already fractured healthcare landscape. Whatever the reason, this clinic is for anyone who cannot otherwise access the services they need.”
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| The clinic provides eye exams and glasses for over a thousand people Photo by Doug Cerretti |
Patients come from all walks of life, ranging from families, seniors, and veterans, to immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income community members. To be as low barrier as possible, services are offered on a first-come first-served basis, and interpreters are available to support culturally responsive care for all patients.
Individuals who plan to attend the Clinic need to know:
Patients are treated on a first-come, first-served basis.
No advance registration or appointments are available.
Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (200 Thomas Street) serves as the ticket distribution area.
- Free admission tickets are handed out beginning at 5:30am each day. Tickets are limited and people typically camp out overnight
- Patients do not need to show documentation of any kind to receive care.
- Patients do not need to be residents of Seattle or King County to receive care.
- All onsite services are provided free of charge.
- Interpretation is available.
- Patients cannot receive both dental and vision care on the same day but may return on another day to get a ticket and pursue additional services.
Seattle/King County Clinic is made possible by community partners, volunteers, and generous financial and in-kind contributions. Donations can be made at seattlecenter.org/donations.
About Seattle/King County Clinic
Seattle/King County Clinic, a project led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, is the largest community-driven health clinic of its kind in the United States. Uniting healthcare organizations, civic agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and thousands of volunteers, the Clinic transforms Seattle Center’s facilities into a comprehensive healthcare operation. It provides free dental, vision, medical, and social services to individuals who face barriers to accessing and affording essential care. The Clinic reflects what Seattle Center is at its core: a civic entity that brings people together to support one another and meet real community needs.
About Clinic Partners
Several organizations collaborate to produce Seattle/King County Clinic and contribute needed resources and expertise, including:
141 Eyewear · Amazon · American Association of Endodontists Foundation · AMN Healthcare · APTA Washington · Arcora Foundation · Auston James Photography · Avero Diagnostics · Bellevue Dentistry · Cambia Health Foundation · CISC · Cisco Systems · Climate Pledge Arena · Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University · DCG ONE · Dentsply Sirona · Envista Smile Project · Foothills Dental Services · Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · Friends of the Seattle Public Library · Grousemont Foundation · Gull Industries · Heidelberg Engineering · Henry Schein · HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response · International Community Health Services · Kaiser Permanente · King County Medical Society · King County Metro · King County Nurses Association · KLS Martin LP · Lucky Seven Foundation · Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization · Mediterranean Inn · Microsoft · Nashi Immigrants Health Board · National Association of Social Workers · Neighborcare Health · The Norcliffe Foundation · Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society · Oakview Group Hospitality · OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation · Opticians Association of WA · Optometric Physicians of WA · Optum Care Washington · Pacific Office Automation · Patterson Dental · Patterson Foundation · Peer Seattle · PhenoPath · Philips Healthcare · Project Access Northwest · Providence Swedish · Public Health – Seattle & King County · Quest Diagnostics · SeaMar Community Health Centers · Seattle Center · Seattle Center Foundation · Seattle Department of Neighborhoods · Seattle Fire Department · Seattle Housing Authority · Seattle Information Technology · Seattle-King County Dental Society · Seattle Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs · Seattle Police Department · Seattle Roots Community Health · Snohomish County Dental Society & Foundation · Solventum · T-Mobile · Underwood Gartland Development · Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle · UW Medicine – Family Medicine · UW School of Dentistry · Virginia Mason Franciscan Health · Vision Technologies · Vitalogy Foundation · VOSH Northwest · Washington 211 · WA Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons · WA Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association · WA Dental Hygienists' Association · WA Emergency Nurses Association · WA Healthcare Access Alliance · WA Immigrant Solidarity Network · WA State Dental Association · WA State Dental Laboratory Association · WA State Department of Health · WA State Medical Association · WA State Nurses Association · WA State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Zeiss
April 2026 Teen Programs Calendar
The Shoreline Teen Center is a free teen center located at 16554 Fremont Ave N in Shoreline, for youth aged middle school to 18 years old.
We provide hot food as well as many activities. We have basketball, pool, ping pong, foosball, video games, and art daily. All activities are free of charge. Daily activities are subject to change. For more information, email Lauren Anderson at landerson@shorelinewa.gov
Location and hours
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
- Mondays through Thursdays from 2:30 to 6:00pm.
- Wednesday early release days: 1:00 to 6:00pm.
- Fridays: 2:30 to 9:00pm.
- Saturday Middle School Nights: 6:00 – 10:30pm
Wrestling: Einstein Grapplers battle for Sno-King District Crown
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Einstein tournament placers (left to right): Bottom Row: Noe Hills, Sophia Olivera, Paul Carson, Oliver Koenig, Connor Chung, Layne Thorne, Wyatt Johnson, Felix Schaber, Gavin Cook, Top Row: Sam Madden, Arlene Sanchez, Judah Botch, Guliana Park, CJ Fletcher, Andrew Brueck, Daniel Call, Axel Harsila, Micah Slater, Owen Sands, Leo Nemes, Mason Oliver, Coach Norton, Coach Crave, Coach Tibodeau |
By Derek Norton
Boys Photographer: Tricia Norton & Lukas Probizanski
On Tuesday 3/31/2026 the Einstein Lady grapplers headed up to Kamiak High School to compete for individual district titles and a team title. Though they came up short of a top podium finish they battled and represented the Tigers well.
On Tuesday 3/31/2026 the Einstein Lady grapplers headed up to Kamiak High School to compete for individual district titles and a team title. Though they came up short of a top podium finish they battled and represented the Tigers well.
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| Einstein girls team with coaches |
Sophia Olivera pinned her semi-final opponent to earn her spot in the district finals before finishing as runner-up. A trio of 7th graders battled to 3rd place and the team finished in 9th place out of 15 teams.
Individual girls placers were:
2nd Place:
2nd Place:
- Sophia Olivera 113 lbs
- Arlene Sanchez 108 lbs
- Noe Hills 113 lbs
- Giuliana Park 128 lbs
- Sam Madden
Heading into the Sno-King South District Tournament on 4/01 a clash of unbeatens loomed. Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo had breezed through the North division in coach Brian Snelling’s final season. Snelling has won many district titles in his 32 years as the Hawk’s head coach and felt this year his unbeaten squad should win another.
Einstein’s depth and a tough Brier Terrace squad were the undoing of Harbor Pointe’s run. Einstein also capitalized on their knack for pinning their opponents, racking up the most pins of any team and maximizing their team score.
Einstein had fourteen wrestlers finish in the top 3 at the tournament and outpaced surprise 2nd place Brier Terrace Middle School 253.5 - 231.5. Einstein, Brier Terrace, and Harbor Pointe led the way with each team crowning four individual champions.
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| Boys 1st Place Top (L-R) Paul Carson, Connor Chung Bottom: Andrew Brueck, Axel Harsila |
Individual boys placers for Einstein were:
1st Place:
- Paul Carson 98 lbs
- Connor Chung 108 lbs
- Andrew Brueck 133 lbs
- Axel Harsila 140 lbs
- Oliver Koenig 103 lbs
- CJ Fletcher 118 lbs
- Daniel Call 128 lbs
- Gavin Cook 167 lbs
- Felix Schaber 248 lbs
- Tim Gibbs 113 lbs
- Wyatt Johnson 123 lbs
- Owen Sands 157 lbs
- Layne Thorne 178 lbs
- Micah Slater 218 lbs
- Judah Botch 148 lbs
- Leo Nemes 188 lbs
- Mason Oliver 218 lbs
- Einstein 253.5
- Brier Terrace 231.5
- Harbor Pointe 225.0
- Meadowdale 194.0
- College Place 135.5
- Kellogg 134.0
- Alderwood 122.0
Edmonds Heights Performing Arts (EHPA) presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS
EDMONDS – Edmonds Heights K-12, 23200 100th Ave. W, Edmonds, WA 98020, presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, directed by Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce, and performed by Young Artists (YA, grades 3-5) and Emerging Artists (EA, grades 6-8).
Approximate running time is 50 minutes, with intermission.
The production features five performances:
• Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. – YA
• Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. – YA (ASL interpreted)
• Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. – EA
• Sunday, April 19, at 1 p.m. – EA
• Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. – EA
Purchase tickets here
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the songs from the 1971 film, starring Gene Wilder, plus a host of new songs. Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his candy bars. Winners of the tickets receive a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour with his grandfather. The children must follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory…or suffer the consequences.
Two casts will perform. Each cast includes 28 children in the onstage cast, supported by 20-plus middle and high school technical students backstage and in the booth. In addition to the adult creative team, each cast has student directors, choreographers and stage managers.
The EHPA program, at Edmonds Heights K-12, serves over one-third of the school population, with many more enjoying the shows by attending the performances. There are 13 grades of theatre classes along with multiple live productions each year. Each semester, over 160 students are on stage and over 60 students support backstage or in the booth.
EHPA is self-supporting through ticket sales, fundraising and sponsorships. Last year, the program produced 17 productions.
Willy Wonka KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684; www.MTIShows.com.
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting schools as well as amateur and professional theatres from around the world the rights to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond.
MTI is particularly dedicated to the idea of theatre as education and has created special collections for younger performers.
Lake Forest Park Secret Gardens & Market Tours June 20, 2026
Forces of Nature
By Lee Rolfe
April may tease us with variable temperatures, delayed or accelerated blossoming, and the discouragement of once-banished-now-resurrected weeds.
But one good thing can be counted upon: six fascinating local gardens are now undergoing feverish cultivation, restoration, and grooming to prepare for their June 20 Big Reveal: the Lake Forest Park Secret Gardens Tour and Market.
What are the origins of this annual ritual, you’re wondering?
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| Clematis montana in Briarcrest, Early April |
Then-garden club Forces of Nature (Pam Brown and Candy Richards) gathered five others to hustle and forge partnerships with the local conservation and art groups, keystone sponsoring businesses and resource-related utilities. They knocked on unknown neighbor’s doors with invitations to participate, engaged grammar school graphic artists, and sought live performance musicians. From the beginning, civic catalyst Ros Bird has headed the Garden Tour steering committee.
These ladies, and the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Tour and Garden Market have brought regional recognition, public art, and cultural funding to the city of Lake Forest Park. Among others, the tour has educated seed-starters, tree-grafters and pond-diggers, and connected folks to live local garden writers like Valerie Easton, David Laskin, and Debra Prinzing.
The tour, Garden Market and raffle have attracted upwards of 600 attendees per year and purchased public art now gracing Blue Heron, Horizon View, and Pfingst Animal Acres Parks. Our city’s beating heart, Third Place Commons, has afforded additional programs and enhancements thanks to funds raised. The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation continues its education and protection programs, and ShoreLake Arts Foundation continues to educate and promote artists and their patrons.
The tour propelled the careers of diverse musicians (among them guitarist Mike Good, Milner Family Fiddles and Groupo Samay), who brought additional vivacity to the sites. And scores of fine artists like Irene Shimuzu, Beth Betker and Marsha Lippert demonstrated their skill on site, later raffling their resulting work.
Going forward, forces of Mother Nature will require that we prepare ourselves for water restrictions, fire risk abatement, new pests, and extreme heat. We can depend upon the local horticultural community: the pros and gifted amateurs, school district gardening clubs, LFP Climate Hub leaders and artists to gather midsummer to celebrate, problem-solve and elevate our community gardening skills and awareness.
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