Blood Moon

Shoreline resident ShiXing Wen was able to find a break in the clouds to take this gorgeous photo of the Blood Moon. 

A total lunar eclipse occurred at the Moon’s descending node of orbit on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with an umbral magnitude of 1.1507.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to be darkened. --Wikipedia

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Honor Elsa Bouman at Third Place Commons March 24, 2026

Elsa Bouman

For over 20 years, Elsa Bouman was a friendly and familiar face at Third Place Commons. 

As a Lake Forest Park resident, artist, and teacher, she founded our longest-running art groups and even led the original restoration of our communal wooden tables a decade ago. 

These iconic tables have recently been refinished, and we invite you to find the new memorial plaque dedicated to Elsa’s spirit and support for the Commons.

Join us in the Commons as we celebrate Elsa on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am

Learn more about Elsa here.

Questions? Email director@thirdplacecommons.org

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Learn to adapt your landscape to a warmer, drier climate

Join the Kenmore Climate Action Team on April 18, 2026 for a meet and greet followed by an afternoon of science-based presentations relevant to home gardeners. 

You'll be able to attend three individual talks given by WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners with tips on how to adapt your landscape to our changing conditions, including:

• Climate Ready Plants with EMG Molly van der Burch
• Why Pollinator & Beneficial Insects are Crucial for a Health Garden and Ecosystem with EMG Sue Melgaard
• The Resilient Yard: Battling Climate Change at Home with EMG Alma Cardenas

There is a $30.00 registration fee for this seminar (includes WA state tax). Your contributions help support the King County Master Gardener Foundation of King County.

Location: Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

This is an event you won't want to miss! 

Learn more and register here

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Food recall

Food recall Ajinomoto Foods North American

A recall of Trader Joe’s frozen chicken fried rice announced late last month has expanded to 33 million more pounds of food across 16 different frozen food products, all of which are at risk of being contaminated with glass.

The recalled products come from Ajinomoto Foods North America, an Oregon-based food distributor for stores including Trader Joe’s and Kroger. The recall now includes ramen and shu mai dumpling dishes

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Spring

 

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

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Free ice cream cone at Big Chicken in honor of Shaquille O’Neal's birthday

Big Chicken in Shoreline is throwing a BIG birthday for its Founder, Shaquille O’Neal.

This Friday, March 6, 2026 participating Big Chicken locations will celebrate Shaq’s birthday by giving away free ice cream cones all day long, along with surprise rewards for guests.

Show Shaq some BIG love, and Big Chicken returns the favor. 

Here’s how guests can grab a cone:

• New guests: Text “LOVE” to 1-877-325-4329 to receive a free ice cream cone reward and show the message at the register on March 6 to redeem.
• Big Chicken Rewards Members: Active members will receive a free ice cream cone reward via SMS and can show the message at the register on March 6 to redeem.

Guests who are part of Big Chicken Rewards – or who join – and make a purchase during their visit on March 6 will also receive a free “The Original” sandwich (a crispy chicken breast topped with house-made pickles and their signature "BC sauce, all served on a toasted brioche bun) reward. 

Guests can join Big Chicken Rewards here

15515 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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Rob Oxford: A lesson in acceptance at the Vulpine Taproom

Story and Photos by Rob Oxford

My latest assignment was to check in on the Vulpine Taproom in Lake Forest Park. Vulpine | Discover Unique Craft Beers Today

What developed was an unexpected lesson in acceptance.

Approaching its 5th year anniversary in April, The Vulpine and its sister coffee shop The Burrow, which recently passed its 1-year mark, are neighborhood establishments catering to a wide array of clientele from the Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore communities.

Mural

The brainchild of former EMT/Firefighter Josh Anderson, the two fit neatly together in the upper level of the Town Center on Bothell Way NE. 

Continuing to grow in popularity, the menu is small, serving only a few sandwiches at a time. Currently being offered are the Jam ‘Brie, Cubano Pulled Pork, Chipotle Turkey and a few “Bites,” including a creamy Tomato Soup and my favorite, a spicy Artichoke Dip served with pita bread.

A lineup of beer that is constantly changing and a unique, flavorful mixture of cider, wine and sake, present some tough decision making. Eager to match you with precisely what you’re looking for in a beverage, the staff are friendly and informative. Travis, who introduced himself as the head beer-buyer, was happy to offer samples of their many different and mysterious concoctions. The few I tried were surprisingly tasteful to this admitted non-beer drinker.

Menu board

Upon first entering the Vulpine I noticed several paintings on the wall available for purchase by a local artist and a salute to the United States Marine Corps. A small plaque above the bar honoring Josh’s Father's service to our country. 

Off to my left were two senior ladies playing cards and a younger couple sitting comfortably on the couch having a discussion. Another couple were engrossed in a board game called “Splendor” (of which I know nothing), and three gentlemen sat at the bar laughing and sharing their stories. 

After my date and I found just the right table, we noticed a young man sitting by himself with what appeared to be a mascot “head” from some minor league baseball team.

I immediately wanted to question him about this accessory, but instead we sat and observed for a few minutes while perusing the menu.

Shadow Faux

As my curiosity finally got the better of me, I approached the young man, who had now donned the headpiece and asked what could easily have been considered an intrusive question. 

Prepared for a “none of your business” response, I was somewhat surprised when he excitedly introduced himself as “Shadow Faux…F-A-U-X” and offered information about the head to his “fursuit”. 

He explained that he had designed the piece himself and that it was purchased for a whopping $500.

Unbeknownst to me, The Vulpine has been recognized as a “furry-friendly” refuge, acting as a “social-space” for the Fandom Community, and playing host to the occasional pop-up gathering.

A form of cosplay, where members develop “fursonas”, this article isn’t meant to be a playbook for “Furry Fandom.” The subculture is far too complex for a novice like me to address.

Furscience, the real science behind furries and their fandom.

Instead, the purpose is to highlight a local community gathering spot that welcomes customers of all lifestyles and interests. 

An all-inclusive establishment where artists, business execs, teachers, IT professionals, coaches…yes coaches (Hi Dave) and like-minded individuals can connect, meet and make new friends.

Whether your interest lies in trivia, which is held every Tuesday Night, you have an extensive collection of LP’s which you can bring for Thursday's “Vinyl Night,” or you enjoy playing War Hammer 40,000 (40K), the world’s most popular miniature wargame, The Vulpine welcomes you.

War Hammer

March 11, 2026 the taproom will host its very first karaoke night, so don’t be surprised if I stop by for a little vocal exercising.

Admittedly, when first hearing about “Furries” or by definition, “individuals with a strong interest in dressing up and portraying anthropomorphic (human-like) characters,” I was a bit confused. 

What could possibly be the appeal? It simply didn’t make sense.

Then I remembered as a young boy growing up in Texas, a friend's Grandfather would dress up as a Confederate Soldier and disappear for a couple weekends each year to sleep on the ground, eat Salt Pork, “Hardtack” (a rock-hard flour biscuit), drink mud they were desperate to call “coffee” and pretend to die in battle.

I also recalled my own interest in attending the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire held every year in Snohomish. Home - The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire

Is there a difference in any of these “role play” scenarios?

The greatest misconception about the hobby is that fans actually believe they are animals. That simply isn’t the case. The “Furries” I spoke to this weekend were all interesting, intelligent, well-grounded and most importantly…100% human.

As I prepared to write this article it became more clear. Why not just let adults with no ill intent do what they want, when they want, without judgement.

Fur cryin’ out loud!

Finally, a shout out to my all-time favorite “Furry”?

Seahawks Mascot Blitz
courtesy Seahawks.com

Vulpine Taproom in LFP Town Center 

17171 Bothell Way NE Suite A015, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

Upper wing, entrance from Ballinger Way NE

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Young people exiting Green Hill, Echo Glen now eligible for expanded health care coverage

Photo courtesy DCYF

Washington state agency is first to launch this national health care innovation to prepare individuals exiting from carceral settings.

OLYMPIA – Young people at Green Hill School and Echo Glen Children’s Center are now eligible for health care insurance 90 days before their release and will now have support to set up medical appointments and obtain medications through the Medicaid Transformation Project Reentry Initiative.

On March 1, 2026 the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), in collaboration with the Health Care Authority (HCA), became the first state agency to provide health care services to individuals exiting from a carceral setting.

Photo courtesy DCYF

Young people exiting Green Hill and Echo Glen will now be eligible for Apple Health (Medicaid) before their release and receive support obtaining health care services when they return to their community, including:

• Care management
• Physical and behavioral health appointments
• Medications for opioid use disorder
• A 30-day supply of medications

Other supports

“Finding a doctor and setting up an appointment is stressful for anyone, let alone a young person leaving a carceral setting who may have been a teenager when they got here and never accessed these services before,” said Assistant Secretary of Juvenile Rehabilitation Jennifer Redman.

"This initiative means that young people will return to their communities without a gap in treatment or medication.”

In addition to Echo Glen and Green Hill, the Reentry Initiative will launch at state prisons, local jails, and detention centers across Washington state. Harbor Heights is expected to begin offering Reentry Initiative services in July 2026.

“As the second state in the nation to provide reentry services — and the first to implement this work through managed care organizations — Washington is leading a transformative shift in rehabilitation," said HCA's Interim Medicaid Director Trinity Wilson.

"Through strong cross-agency partnership and a shared vision, we are building a system that meets youth where they are and helps them move toward healthier, more stable futures."

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Seattle Then & Now features local artist Billy King

The Pioneer Square mural, installed in 2002, was originally a sliding blackout panel designed to conceal brightly lit downtown windows from passing Japanese submarines (!) during World War II. King dons a fedora to join the chapeau-sporting crowd of colorful hustlers. (Jean Sherrard)

Local artist Billy King was featured in a Seattle Then & Now article by local historian Jean Sherrard about his murals at the Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Billy will be remembered here for his project to install art in the private rooms and public spaces of the Oaks Shelter on Aurora in Shoreline. (See previous article)

Not surprisingly, Sherrard's article includes Billy's interaction with a homeless person at the Market, with Billy providing both snacks and useful advice.

Read the article here

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Jobs: WSDOT jobs in Florida

WSDOT

Vessel Project Engineer
Panama City, FL - Ferries Division
$98,520 - $132,540 Annually

The Washington State Ferries a Division of the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT) currently seeking a Vessel Project Engineer to serve as an On-Site Representative during new vessel construction under the System Electrification Program in Panama City, FL

See the link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK

WSDOT

Inspector Specialist, Marine- Structural - multiple positions
Panama City, FL - Ferries Division
$82,872 - $111,504 Annually

The Washington State Ferries a Division of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) currently seeking multiple seasoned marine inspection professionals to serve as senior Inspector Specialists supporting new vessel construction and modification projects. These roles will serve as representatives of WSF at shipyards and contractor facilities in Panama City, FL.

See the link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK

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Full moon over the mountains

Photo by Ken Berkun

The full moon shines through the haze over the mountains.

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Donate to Richmond Beach Congregational Church food drive on March 7, 2026

Food Drive
March 7, 2026

11:00am to 1:00pm

Richmond Beach Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Corner of NW Richmond Beach Rd & 15th Ave NW

Food banks continue to have increased demand and longer wait times as more people need assistance. 

Our quarterly food drive is more important than ever. Please join us in helping our neighbors by dropping your donations off Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Drive thru…upper parking lot.

These items are particularly needed:

• Low sodium, no sugar added, packed in water or juice
• Pop-top cans are appreciated, not everyone has access to a can opener
• Cereal is great but not so much without milk.
• Canned vegetables: Green beans, peas, corn
• Canned fruit (any variety)
• Canned chicken
• Canned tuna
• Coffee (instant or ground)
• Shelf-stable milk
• 100% fruit juice (no sugar added)
• Brown rice
• Whole-grain pasta
• Long-grain rice
• Pasta
• Vegetable-based oils
• Spices (salt, pepper, sugar)
• Flour
• Pancake mixes
• Condiments
• Dry black beans
• Dry red beans
• Oats
• Dry soup mix
• Mac 'n cheese

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Theater Review: Ballots, Blunders, and Belly Laughs: The Outsider Wins by a Landslide

The Outsider By Paul Slade Smith

Directed by Tammis Doyle

Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre 

February 27-March 22, 2026

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Purchase tickets here or by phone at 425-774-9600.  

Discounted tickets for groups of 10+ people are also available. 

Theatre review by Kindle Carpp

Edmonds Driftwood Players brings timely political satire to the stage with The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith, a sharp and spirited comedy that gleefully skewers the machinery of modern politics while celebrating the resilient absurdity of democracy itself.

Keith Dahlgren (Ned Newley), Mark Sparks (Arthur Vance), Jack Anderson (Dave Riley)
Photo by Dale Sutton

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. Public speaking leaves him paralyzed, his poll numbers are impressively abysmal, and his own team doubts he can survive the spotlight. Yet political consultant Arthur Vance sees opportunity in the chaos. Perhaps, he suggests, the worst possible candidate is exactly what the public is looking for. From that delicious premise unfolds a fast-moving, razor-smart farce in which every attempt to control the narrative only makes it spiral further out of control.

This production moves like a runaway train—in the best possible way. Each misstep feeds the next, creating a comedic ouroboros of escalating disasters that grow sharper and funnier by the minute. The banter is crisp, the timing impeccable, and the audience remains utterly locked in, eager to see how the next political domino falls.

Director Tammis Doyle orchestrates the chaos with a confident hand, allowing the humor to build naturally while grounding the characters in recognizable human truth. 

A particularly memorable scene occurs during Ned Newley’s first entrance into the governor’s office. Alone onstage, he bounces tentatively on the couch, fiddles with tchotchkes, and lowers himself into the office chair as though it were a throne. The physical comedy is precise and relatable, instantly endearing him to the audience and establishing the production’s balance of heart and hilarity.

Keith Dahlgren (Ned Newley), Gina Wilhelm (Louise Peakes), Joy Ghigleri (Rachel Parsons)
Photo by Dale Sutton

As Ned Newley, Keith Dahlgren delivers a performance rich in physical nuance and emotional sincerity. His body language makes Ned’s anxiety tangible without ever reducing him to a punchline. Instead, Dahlgren charts a satisfying journey from crippling self-doubt to tentative self-awareness. Watching Ned begin to understand how to navigate the political machine is both hilarious and genuinely uplifting, leaving the sense that this reluctant leader may just grow into the role after all.

Mark Sparks embodies Arthur Vance, the slick, fast-talking strategist, with gleeful precision. His used-car-salesman charm is immediately suspect yet irresistibly persuasive. Sparks allows Arthur to figuratively wink at the audience, inviting everyone in on the joke that politics is often orchestrated by idiots, and no one knows what they are doing even and especially them. His confident delivery and razor timing make Arthur both the architect of the chaos and its master of ceremonies.

Hannah Coleman (Paige Caldwell), Jack Anderson (Dave Riley)
Photo by Dale Sutton

Hannah Coleman shines as Paige Caldwell, the data-driven pollster whose devotion to statistics borders on religious fervor. Coleman’s sharp comic instincts are on full display, particularly in her pitch-perfect impression of Ned, which brings the house down. Beyond the laughs, she traces Paige’s arc with subtle control, allowing rigid certainty to soften in believable increments. The gradual shift in her perspective feels earned, and Coleman handles the transitions with admirable restraint.

Jack Anderson’s Dave Riley serves as the production’s emotional barometer. Anderson leans into Dave’s unraveling with fearless commitment, delivering a spectacular “crash out” after one especially absurd turn of events that is both painfully recognizable and wildly funny. At the same time, he grounds the character with earnest loyalty, anchoring the play’s more outlandish moments in emotional truth.

Gina Wilhelm brings buoyant charm to Louise Peakes, striking a careful balance between sunny optimism and blissful overconfidence. The role could easily tip into caricature, but Wilhelm keeps Louise delightfully self-assured and utterly sincere. With bright energy and impeccable timing, she transforms what could be a throwaway comic role into a memorable source of joyful chaos.

Joy Ghigleri’s Rachel Parsons provides a steady and intelligent counterpoint to the escalating farce. Serving as a voice of reason amid the whirlwind, she often echoes what the audience is thinking with perfectly timed reactions. Ghigleri plays the role with clarity and composure, allowing subtle expressions and measured delivery to land with quiet but significant impact.

Doug Knoop (A.C. Petersen), Keith Dahlgren (Ned Newley), Joy Ghigleri (Rachel Parsons)
Photo by Dale Sutton

Doug Knoop rounds out the ensemble as A.C. Peterson with grounded confidence. Knoop brings an easy authenticity to the role, complementing the broader comedic beats happening around him. His steady presence helps flesh out the political landscape and reinforces the sense that this whirlwind unfolds within a fully realized world.

The chemistry among the cast is undeniable. Each actor commits fully to the heightened circumstances while maintaining emotional truth, resulting in a production that feels cohesive and impeccably cast. The ensemble’s rhythm keeps the dialogue snapping and the momentum surging forward without pause.

In politically tumultuous times, The Outsider offers something invaluable: the chance to laugh at the absurdity of the system while still believing in the people trying to navigate it. It is quick, clever, and disarmingly heartfelt.

If you need a good laugh—and truly, who doesn’t right now—this is the play to see. I strongly recommend grabbing a ticket, settling into your seat, and letting yourself laugh until it hurts.

After all, if we can’t trust the polls, we can at least trust that The Outsider delivers a landslide victory in comedy.

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Cantwell Announces $8.4M in World Cup Transit Funding for Puget Sound Region

The schedule may be disrupted because of the war

Lumen Field to host six matches, funding helps transit systems prepare for influx of international visitors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Finance Committee, announced that the Federal Transit Administration has allocated $8,408,439 to the Puget Sound Regional Council to support transit services needed to get soccer fans to and from Lumen Field during the 2026 World Cup.

“With just over 100 days before Seattle hosts its first World Cup match, this announcement is a goal-line assist for local efforts to enhance the security and reliability of our transit system. Ensuring fans from around the world know where to go when using our transit system is critical to the fan experience.

"This funding can be used to put up signage, hire security personnel, and make other improvements to help ensure fans have information they need to get to and from the games safely on Sound Transit and other transit systems in the region,” Sen. Cantwell said.

President Donald Trump’s budget included no funding to cities to assist with the burdens that will be placed on local transit systems by the 2026 World Cup and other upcoming international sporting events.

Thanks to Sen. Cantwell’s advocacy, the funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill. 

In April, she reintroduced the bipartisan Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act to provide federal funding for local communities to prepare for transportation demands and ensure the successful movement of fans, workers, and goods during the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics, and the 2034 Winter Olympics that will all be held in the United States.

"From ferries to trains, buses to highways, the World Cup will undoubtedly put Washington state's transportation system to the test,” Peter Tomozawa, CEO, Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee, said at the time.

“We appreciate Senator Cantwell's leadership to provide transportation agencies the support they need so we’re ready to showcase Washington to the world in 2026."

Nationwide, $100,250,212 will be allocated to the 11 metropolitan areas that, like Seattle, are hosting World Cup matches. The allocations were based on stadium capacity and number of games hosted. 

Seattle will host six 2026 World Cup matches.

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 4 - 10

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 4 - 10
Shoreline is showing up in all the best ways this week, with opportunities to connect, learn, celebrate, and support one another across our community. From the Shoreline Community Resource Fair and a women-powered open house at Town & Country Market to wine tastings, concerts, homebuying classes, garden design workshops, and meaningful gatherings for veterans and neighbors, there’s something happening in every corner of the city. 
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
Shoreline Community Resource Fair
Thursday, March 5 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Meet community organizations offering support with health, food, clothing, childcare, and day camp resources. This free event is a great opportunity to learn what’s available in our community and discover helpful services that support you and your family.
 
Powered By Women Open House at Shoreline T&C
Sunday, March 8 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Meet the makers, discover new favorites, and support the amazing women behind the brands you love.
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Financial Literacy Month - Social Security: Your Questions Answered
Wednesday, March 4 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Third Place Commons
Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. Before you retire, it’s important to understand your options and the impact your decisions have on your retirement.
 
Memoir Writing Group
Thursday, March 5 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
We’ve all got a lifetime of stories. Join Arlene every 1st and 3rd Thursday to work on and share your short memoirs.
 
Anxiety Toolkit
Friday, March 6 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
There are many reasons why anxiety can increase as we age, and it is easy to become overwhelmed by worry, discomfort, and sleepless nights.
 
Ballinger Thriftway Washington Wine Month Tasting!
Friday, March 6 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ballinger Thirftway
 
FREE Class - Simplify The Homebuying Process
Saturday, March 7 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Ballinger BECU
This FREE Homebuying class will share key resources and demonstrate how BECU can support you on the path to homeownership.
 
Talk & Taste: Wildly Beloved Pasta
Saturday, March 7 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Meet the visionary behind Wildly Beloved Foods, founder Aurora Echo, and discover how passion and purpose come together in every batch of her organic, artisanal pasta.
 
Connection | Weekly Psychic & Intuitive Experience
Saturday, March 7 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Salvation: Artist Collective
Step into an afternoon of insight, reflection, and spiritual connection at Connection, a weekly gathering with Psychic Medium Hannah of Indigo Fox Realm
 
Mirinesse Women's Choir Concert: Keep Marching
Saturday, March 7 3:00 PM, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center (Shorecrest High School)
The five movements of the piece tell the story of the U.S. Suffrage movement while examining diverse perspectives, which have notoriously been minimized in history. This piece is educational and impactful—both musically and historically. 
 
Book Signing: "Pastry Temple" by Christina Wood, founder of Temple Pastries
Sunday, March 8 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Join James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef Christina Wood for a delicious book-signing event!
 
Garden Design 1
Sunday, March 8 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
We’ll cover the aspects to consider when dreaming of turning your outdoor spaces into more productive, beautiful and functional places to be.
 
St. Dunstan's, Echoes through Time: Weaving Sound Across Centuries with the Vesper Piano Trio
Sunday, March 8 3:00 PM, St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
Join the Vesper Piano Trio for a thrilling journey through two centuries of chamber music.
 
Heroes Café-Shoreline
Tuesday, March 10 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Seattle Scottish Rite Center
Veterans, Family, Friends and the Community are Welcome. Heroes Café Shoreline is the largest gathering of Veterans on a monthly basis in King County.
 
Ridgecrest Neighbor Meet Up at Ridgecrest Public House
Tuesday, March 10 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Ridgecrest Public House
Meet your neighbors and build community!
 
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
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.
 
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.
 
LANTERN FESTIVAL Hosted by Shorelake Arts
Saturday, March 14 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Shoreline College
 
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. 
 
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

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Sound Transit monthly maintenance program in effect March 3-5, 2026

Photo courtesy Sound Transit

Buses will replace 1 and 2 Line trains between Lynnwood and Northgate stations during late night hours on March 3, 4, and 5, 2026 to accommodate planned monthly maintenance work. 

Passengers should plan ahead and expect around 30 minutes of increased travel time.

During the work, 1 Line trains will continue operating between Northgate and Federal Way.

The last southbound train will depart from Lynnwood at 10:38pm, serving Northgate at 10:53pm.

The last northbound train to Lynnwood serving all stations will depart from Northgate at 10:07pm.

All trips between Lynnwood and Northgate after those trains will be served by Link shuttle buses, which will make all intermediate stops.

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Jobs: City of Lake Forest Park Building Official

City of Lake Forest Park, WA

Building Official
Full-Time - $51.97 - $69.29 Hourly
Category: Code Enforcement / Planning and Development / Community Development
Department: Community Development

The Building Official applies a full working knowledge of building trades and construction codes to regular work situations; Reviews building and construction plans and perform inspections of residential and light commercial buildings for compliance with applicable State and City codes; Assures compliance with all I-codes, Washington State Energy Code, and other related City land use and development codes through review and inspection, correction notices and enforcement action; Assists the general public and design professionals in requirements, interpretation and explanation of applicable codes; Develops policies and procedures in support of Community Development activities and needs; Oversees assigned staff and ensures all permit issuance, inspection and plan examinations are performed in accordance with adopted codes.

Job description and application here

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Lantern Festival March 14, 2026 at Shoreline College

ShoreLake Arts will hold the 5th Annual Lantern Festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Shoreline College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, PUB Building 9000

It is the year of the Fire Horse. We will have the Lion Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations, arts & crafts, and food!

Northwest Kung Fu and Fitness will be there. 

All welcome. Free parking on campus.

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The History of SR-522 (Bothell Way)

A corridor with a rich past is preparing for its next era of transit with Stride.

By Sound Transit

At Sound Transit, we are always thinking about the future. What is the next Link expansion? How are we better connecting communities to our system? How are things in the region changing and how can we plan to meet those evolving needs?

Stride S3 is a part of that future. When it launches, Stride S3 will be State Route 522’s newest transit and travel choice. But did you know there is over a century's’ worth of transit history along Lake Washington’s north shore?

In fact, the north shore of Lake Washington has been the traditional homelands of Indigenous communities since time immemorial. The “s-tah-PAHBSH, also known as the '’willow people” lived along the shores.

These communities navigated the north shore with canoes and other watercraft, fished the nearby creeks and Lake Washington, traveled between settlements, and engaged in all manners of exchange.

Logging camp showing log cabin houses, lumber piles, equipment, horses, and crews circa 1900. Photo courtesy Sound Transit

When colonization and industrialization reached the area in the late 19th century, new demands for transportation appeared. Mills, mines, logging sites, farms, and other commercial enterprises emerged and required new modes of transportation to move their materials, products, and people.

Railroads were the choice transit mode of the era. In 1887 the Seattle, Lake Shore, and Eastern Railway reached Bothell.

However, the rail era was short-lived. By the early 20th century, the rise of the automobile replaced the railway as the preferred travel mode for the growing towns along the north shore of Lake Washington.

By 1913, the first county road connected Bothell and present-day Lake Forest Park. Soon after, bus service began, offering locals a transit choice that linked the north shore communities and provided a connection to Seattle.

The first known bus service ran during the 1910s along modern-day Bothell Way.

Photo courtesy Sound Transit

In the decades that followed, the rise of private car ownership began to reshape travel patterns in the region. There were still local transit options during this time, but fast, reliable service connecting the north shore communities to the broader region remained inadequate.

In the late 20th century, the greater Puget Sound region experienced tremendous population growth, much of which took place in the north shore communities. As more people took residence in this area, the lack of sufficient regional transit only become more clear.

In 1996, voters responded to the issue by approving the Sound Transit system. In the following years, Sound Transit provided temporary service to fill the transit gaps. For example, Sound Transit launched the ST Express 522 bus route, connecting Woodinville to downtown Seattle. This route has been a critical connector along the north shore for the past three decades, carrying thousands of travelers per day.

But the public was not completely satisfied. After another 20 years of sustained population growth, voters doubled down on transit and approved the ST3 package, setting the stage for the next era in transit for the north shore communities and SR-522.

Sound Transit’s Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) is part of the ST3 package. When it launches in 2028, Stride S3 will connect communities in Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, north Seattle, and Shoreline to the broader regional transit system.

Arriving every 10 to 15 minutes, 17+ hours a day, the new electric battery-powered busses will utilize dedicated lanes and prioritized signals at key intersections to cut travel times and provide a more reliable transit option.

The cities along the north shore continue to grow, and more people are moving to the area, adding more cars (and traffic) to the roads. As communities change, so must our transit solutions. Stride is proud to be a part of the next chapter in the long and storied past of the communities along SR-522.

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Flower of the Day

 

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Camellias

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RAINBOW BINGO at the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center March 13, 2026

RAINBOW BINGO at the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center

Friday, March 13, 2026
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center is hosting its monthly RAINBOW BINGO fundraiser with the fabulous Sylvia O’Stayformore on Friday, March 13, 2026—doors open at 6:00pm and games begin at 7:00pm!

Get ready for ten lively rounds of bingo, prizes, and a few musical numbers.

The event takes place at the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline, WA 98155.

Admission is $20 and includes reserved seating, entertainment, and loaded nachos; bingo cards are $10 at the door (cash or check only, per Washington State Gambling Commission).

This is a 21+ event, and the cash bar will be open—get your tickets today!

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2026 with Irish Dance Open House and Grand Studio Opening

EDMONDS, WA — This March, a true Irish experience with dance, music and pure energetic fun comes to Perrinville as the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a special community Open House — and the grand opening of its beautiful new studio location.

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, families are invited to leap into the world of Irish dance with free classes designed especially for young dancers. 

Whether it’s tiny toes just learning to jump or older students ready to try their first jig, there is a class for everyone. 

This Open House is a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration, bringing together Irish music, movement and community in the heart of Perrinville.

Open House Schedule – March 8, 2026

● 9:30–10:00 AM — Ages 1.5–2
● 10:00–10:30 AM — Ages 3–4
● 10:30–11:00 AM — Ages 5–6
● 11:00–11:30 AM — Ages 7+

At Carroll-Henderson, students explore the traditional, artistic and competitive elements of Irish dancing in a welcoming community. The school welcomes dancers of all backgrounds and all ages — no Irish heritage required — just a willingness to move, learn, and have fun.

Families attending the Open House will:

• Tour the brand-new Perrinville studio
• Meet instructors
• Experience a sample class
• Learn about spring and summer enrollment

Free but registration is required to participate

 

Location:

Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance
7528 Olympic View Drive, Suite 101, Edmonds, WA 98026

For more information, contact:

• Lauren Carroll-Bolger carrollhendersonsid@gmail.com

Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance offers traditional, artistic, and competitive Irish dance instruction for dancers ages 1.5 through adult. Enrollment for spring and summer 2026 is now open. 

Visit www.chirishdance.com to learn more.

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March Blood Drives in Shoreline

By Tom Petersen

The mobile crews from Bloodworks Northwest will be in Shoreline three times in March, rebuilding supplies from the "Code Red" shortages of January and February.

They are eager to welcome back the many first-time donors that came out during the holidays, and to urge them and long-time donors to spread the word and invite family and friends to join in this life-saving act.

Donating blood takes only an hour or less. 

People ages 16 and 17 and over 125 lbs may donate with written parental permission; all donors need to bring photo ID. 

Appointments are highly recommended, but walk-ups are taken on a space-available basis. Go to www.bloodworksnw.org or call 1-800-398-7888.

Donation opportunities in Shoreline:

• Richmond Beach, Saturday, March 14, 9am to 3pm
• Fircrest School, Tuesday, March 17, 9am to 3pm
• Dale Turner YMCA, Friday, March 27, 8am to 2pm

Bloodmobiles and indoor events are also to be found in Northern Seattle, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds in March. 

Bloodworks has brick-and-mortar donation centers handy to Shoreliners at the corner of Highway 99 and 196th in Lynnwood, and at the corner of Northgate Way and Stone Ave N in Seattle. 

See www.bloodworksnw.org for dates, times, open hours, and exact locations.

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Come learn all the ways you can use nature to water your garden

Water-Smart Gardening

Wednesday, 

March 25, 2026
6:30–8:00pm
at North City Water District
1519 NE 177th St in Shoreline

Savvy Gardener class attendees love our new big presentation screen!

About this Class

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest presents many water related challenges—from too much stormwater, and drainage problems, to increasingly more instances of drought. 

Join Jessi Bloom to learn smart watering techniques—including the basics of rain gardens, rain collection, drainage solutions, and great drought-tolerant plants for every garden—so you can use nature to water your garden!

Class is free, but you must register to attend.

Contact us in advance by email to customerservice@northcitywater.org or call our office at 206-362-8100.

Jessi Bloom

About The Presenter

Jessi Bloom is a best-selling author, award-winning ecological landscape designer, certified arborist and speaker. She is the owner of N.W. Bloom EcoLogical Services, based near Seattle, which is known as an innovator and leader in the field of permaculture, sustainable landscape design, construction and land management. 

Her work has been recognized by government agencies, media and industry organizations, and she is currently serving in several public roles guiding policy as it pertains to ecological conservation and climate change: in King County she sits as an Agricultural Commissioner, she is a board supervisor for King Conservation District and on the WA State DNR Urban Forestry Advisory Council as a representative of ISA. 

She is a strong advocate for land access and preservation, food sovereignty, water security and ecological conservation. She lives in Woodinville with her family on their small permaculture farm, which is full of functional gardens and rescue animals.

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