Flowers for Fall
Sunday, September 20, 2026
 |
| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
What better flower for fall then a spectacular orange one? Fancy breed of dahlia perhaps? Come on gardeners - bail me out on this one!
Diane
Vicki Klein, Unsung Hero, Retiring Soon
 |
| District Athletic Director Don Dalziel with Vicki Klein |
By Frank Workman
There are those people who crave the spotlight, live for it, are even willing to loudly hog it and demand attention, whether they deserve it or not.
Then there are the quiet ones who want nothing to do with being the center of attention, even when the length and the quality of their work calls for it.
Look up the term ‘unsung hero’ in the dictionary (the Shoreline School District version) and you’ll see a picture of Vicki Klein.
Vicki is retiring on October 2, 2026.
For over thirty years she has worked for the District, first in the main office at Parkwood Elementary, and, for the last 19 years, in the District’s Athletic Department as ‘Technician’.
That word ‘technician’ does some seriously heavy lifting.
In addition to handling the administrative details of the District’s Athletic Department during the day, the duties have also included extra work, serving as Events Manager for Shorecrest and Shorewood athletic events at Shoreline Stadium.
In the course of a typical school year, this involves about 30 girls soccer games and 10 football games in the fall. In the spring, there are another 30 boys soccer games and 10 track meets, including the massive production of the Shoreline Invitational Track Meet, held annually on a Saturday in late April/early May, which features close to a thousand athletes from nearly 80+ schools.
Over 19 years, she has witnessed upward of 1,500 games and track meets, and thousands of athletes. Since most games are played in the evening, that’s a lot of nights having dinner at work, usually while standing up and eating with her hands.
District Athletic Director Don Dalziel sings her praises. “Vicki has gone above and beyond in service to the District, and has been an invaluable member of the athletic department. She has been a team player and a true professional.”
Shorecrest Athletic Director and Baseball Coach Alan Bruns cites “her ability to know the many personality types that make up our collection of coaches and she is able to communicate with all of us effectively.”
Vicki says “It’s hard to leave something that you love doing, and working with Don has been amazing. But it’s time to let someone younger take the reins.”
Yet for all the admirable qualities she has brought to her position, what stands out most is the patience, kindness, and grace she carries with her on a daily basis.
She’s quick to laugh out loud and has the brightest smile, plus she has that rare ability to make each person she encounters feel like they’ve been seen, heard, understood, and cared for.
If you’ve attended sporting events at Shoreline Stadium in the last 19 years, chances are they came off without a hitch, and yet you neither saw or noticed Vicki.
That’s how unsung heroes are.
You don’t even notice them.
Read more...
Hillwood Neighborhood to tour Hopelink September 25, 2026
This is a rare opportunity to learn more about Hopelink's broad range of services beyond the no-cost Food Market that Shoreline has supported so generously. The Center is located behind Ronald Methodist Church at 17837 Aurora Ave. N. The tour will last 45 minutes to one hour. Space is limited.
Please sign up via this link by Wednesday, September 23rd:
Please sign up via this link by Wednesday, September 23rd:
Kids Clothing and Gear Sale Saturday October 3, 2026
Seattle Families of Multiples
Saturday October 3, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:30pm
St. Matthew School
Seattle WA 98125
Our community of families with twins and triplets sell a diverse selection of gently used, seasonally appropriate children’s clothing and equipment.
From preemie to pre-teen sizes, including maternity wear, we'll have tons of clothes and shoes.
We also sell toys, books, games, and gear, such as bedding, strollers, crib mattresses, high chairs, potty chairs, safety items, and more.
We’re open to the public and can’t wait to see you there!
Learn more: https://www.seattlemultiples.org/sale
Curious what past sales have looked like? Check out our profile! https://www.facebook.com/seattlemultiplessale
Read more...
Our community of families with twins and triplets sell a diverse selection of gently used, seasonally appropriate children’s clothing and equipment.
From preemie to pre-teen sizes, including maternity wear, we'll have tons of clothes and shoes.
We also sell toys, books, games, and gear, such as bedding, strollers, crib mattresses, high chairs, potty chairs, safety items, and more.
We’re open to the public and can’t wait to see you there!
Learn more: https://www.seattlemultiples.org/sale
Curious what past sales have looked like? Check out our profile! https://www.facebook.com/seattlemultiplessale
Help color the Shoreline Nature Mural at the Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk September 24, 2026
At the Shoreline Rotary booth, Art Walk visitors of all ages will be invited to participate in the Shoreline Nature Mural, a community art project celebrating the natural places and wildlife that make our area special.
Five large, black-and-white illustrated panels will be waiting for the community to bring them to life. Each 24-by-36-inch panel celebrates a different part of our natural environment: Shoreline Beach, Shoreline Forest, Pollinator Garden, Salmon Stream, and Community Park.
Visitors of all ages can choose colored pencils, markers, or crayons, find a part of the mural that catches their eye, and add their own color. Color a salmon, butterfly, flower, cedar tree, heron, stream—or something entirely different.
No artistic experience is needed, and there’s no “right” way to color it. Each person adds just a little piece, and together those individual contributions will transform five black-and-white drawings into a colorful community-created mural.
That’s part of the idea behind the project: many hands, each making a small contribution, can create something none of us could create alone. It’s also a fitting reflection of how Rotary approaches community service.
The project also introduces visitors to an important part of Rotary service: protecting the environment, Rotary’s seventh Area of Focus. Healthy forests, clean waterways, pollinator habitat, thriving wildlife, and welcoming parks are all part of creating healthy and resilient communities.
The Nature Mural is particularly well suited to the Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk, where local arts, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and community members come together. The Art Walk is supported by a partnership that includes ShoreLake Arts, Ridgecrest Books, Drumlin, Ridgecrest Public House, and the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association.
For Shoreline Rotary, the activity is also an invitation to conversation. While someone is adding color to a butterfly, salmon, or cedar tree, Rotarians will be there to talk about local service, environmental stewardship, and ways neighbors can work together to make a difference.
Come find the Shoreline Rotary booth, choose your favorite part of the mural, and paint a piece of Shoreline with us.
Together, we protect our Shoreline.
That’s part of the idea behind the project: many hands, each making a small contribution, can create something none of us could create alone. It’s also a fitting reflection of how Rotary approaches community service.
The project also introduces visitors to an important part of Rotary service: protecting the environment, Rotary’s seventh Area of Focus. Healthy forests, clean waterways, pollinator habitat, thriving wildlife, and welcoming parks are all part of creating healthy and resilient communities.
The Nature Mural is particularly well suited to the Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk, where local arts, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and community members come together. The Art Walk is supported by a partnership that includes ShoreLake Arts, Ridgecrest Books, Drumlin, Ridgecrest Public House, and the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association.
For Shoreline Rotary, the activity is also an invitation to conversation. While someone is adding color to a butterfly, salmon, or cedar tree, Rotarians will be there to talk about local service, environmental stewardship, and ways neighbors can work together to make a difference.
Come find the Shoreline Rotary booth, choose your favorite part of the mural, and paint a piece of Shoreline with us.
Together, we protect our Shoreline.
Shoreline Police collect 211 guns at buyback event
 |
| Photos courtesy Shoreline Police |
Our recent GUN BUYBACK event was a success! Thanks to the amazing support from our community, we achieved the following:
Firearms collected: 211, and distributed $34,050 in gift cards.
Thank you to our partners, Public-Health King County, Shoreline Community College and King County Sheriff’s Office.
Activity at site of former Shari's restaurant
 |
| Site of former Shari's at Parkwood Plaza Photo by David Carlos |
There's activity at the former Shari's Restaurant and Pies at 15252 Aurora Ave. N. in Parkwood Plaza.
A leasing listing on cityfeet.com describes plans for a small multi-tenant retail strip: a 4,800-square-foot, one-story building that could accommodate up to four tenants, each with about 1,200 square feet.
The listing estimates availability around February 2027.
A commercial permit (COM25-2716) is under review and nearing completion but hasn't been formally issued yet.
The Shoreline Shari's closed in August 2024, with demolition following in July 2025.
Read more...
The listing estimates availability around February 2027.
 |
| Parkwood Plaza photo by David Carlos |
A commercial permit (COM25-2716) is under review and nearing completion but hasn't been formally issued yet.
The Shoreline Shari's closed in August 2024, with demolition following in July 2025.
Federal cuts to public health system and Harborview Medical Center
 |
| King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda |
Presenters at the King County Board of Health on Thursday outlined in stark detail sweeping federal cuts to the county’s public health system and to Harborview Medical Center due to the impacts of federal House Resolution 1 (HR1).
The first major coverage losses go into effect in two weeks, when lawful permanent residents lose Medicaid coverage, followed by major enrollment changes and reimbursement cuts starting in 2027.
Representatives from the County Executive’s federal team, Harborview Medical Center, and Public Health – Seattle & King County detailed the expected coverage loss for upwards of 215,000 residents in King County alone, and the loss of tens of millions of dollars to the county’s public health system and county hospital.
The expected federal cuts compound existing revenue shortfalls projected at Harborview and Public Health – for which two revenue tools were already passed by the State Legislature to provide additional taxing authority to King County after outcry about the projected deficit even prior to HR1.
The expected federal cuts compound existing revenue shortfalls projected at Harborview and Public Health – for which two revenue tools were already passed by the State Legislature to provide additional taxing authority to King County after outcry about the projected deficit even prior to HR1.
On Thursday, Board of Health Chair Teresa Mosqueda noted the need for the council to activate the revenue tools granted by the state Legislature to invest in the King County-owned Harborview Medical Center and the public health clinics and services:
Devastating impacts in King County alone include:
Beginning October 1, an estimated 4,000 lawfully present residents in King County will lose federally funded Medicaid eligibility starting October 1st—this population includes refugees, people granted asylum, and survivors of human trafficking.
- HR 2442: Approximately $45.8 million could be generated annually for public health investments with councilmanic passage of the five-cent property tax authorized for King County by the state legislature earlier this year.
- SB 2348: An additional $45.8 million could be generated annually for Harborview Medical Center by fully implementing the taxing authority, another five cents, within the authority granted by the state legislature in 2024.
- Further, the council could release $31 million set aside for Harborview’s Medicaid cut responses from the amount already collected from this taxing pool to help respond, in part, to the expected impact of HR1.
Devastating impacts in King County alone include:
Beginning October 1, an estimated 4,000 lawfully present residents in King County will lose federally funded Medicaid eligibility starting October 1st—this population includes refugees, people granted asylum, and survivors of human trafficking.
Beginning Jan. 2027, new federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks will affect an Apple Health coverage group that includes about 215,000 King County residents. Many will remain eligible, but the additional requirements and paperwork are expected to cause some people to lose coverage.
Beginning Jan. 2028, reductions to Medicaid directed payments that help hospitals cover the cost of care will begin taking effect. Harborview currently receives more than $260 million annually in supplemental Medicaid payments and projects that funding will decline to roughly zero over the following decade.
HR1 is expected to dismantle healthcare coverage to pre-Affordable Care Act (ACA) levels. The ACA reduced uninsured patients at Harborview to 4%, and due to HR1 their uninsured population served is expected to climb back to 13%. The hospital projects $120 million in enrollment-related losses in the first full year of HR1 alone.
HR1 is expected to dismantle healthcare coverage to pre-Affordable Care Act (ACA) levels. The ACA reduced uninsured patients at Harborview to 4%, and due to HR1 their uninsured population served is expected to climb back to 13%. The hospital projects $120 million in enrollment-related losses in the first full year of HR1 alone.
Harborview leaders told the Board that patients who lose insurance do not stop needing care. They are more likely to delay treatment and arrive sicker and with more complex needs, while Harborview receives less funding to provide that care.
Sommer Kleweno-Walley, CEO, Harborview Medical Center said during Thursday’s BOH hearing, “one incorrect thing that people think is this is only going to impact marginalized individuals, individuals who are vulnerable. That is not true. When hospitals, health systems and clinics close programs - because they can’t afford to keep the doors open anymore - they don’t close them just for Medicaid or just for underinsured or uninsured. When programs close, those programs close for everybody.
"We shouldn’t think this is a problem for just those who are most vulnerable, this is a problem for all Washingtonians and particularly for those in King County.”
Mark Ritacco, Senior Policy Advisor at Manatt noted, “people who lose access to Medicaid, who lose access to behavioral healthcare don’t simply get better on their own, they end up showing up for county services more often than they would otherwise.”
Mosqueda concluded, “the state cannot fill this gap, and King County cannot fill it alone, but that does not mean we are powerless. We know these cuts are coming. We have these revenue tools at our disposal to invest in the safety net that is Harborview and our public health clinics - the time to act is now.”
Constitution with a Beat - join as reader or musician September 24, 2026
The Constitution Day Collective is excited to share a community project that a group of community members have started to organize, and more importantly, to invite you to be part of it.
The idea is called “Constitution with a Beat” It will be a community reading and spoken-word performance of the United States Constitution, bringing together local community members, elected officials, students, artists, musicians, and performers on Thursday September 24, 2026 starting at 6:30pm.
At its heart, the idea is pretty simple: we want to hear the Constitution spoken aloud by the people who make up our community.
Rather than having one person stand at a podium and read the document, we’re envisioning a collective performance where different people take on different sections. Local officials and community members will read portions of the Constitution, while musicians and performers help create an engaging atmosphere around the reading.
This is intended to be a civic education event—not a political rally or partisan event. The goal is simply to create an opportunity for people to come together, listen to the words of the Constitution, learn a little more about the document itself, and think about what those words mean within the context of our communities today.
We really want this to feel like a community-created event, rather than something organized by just a small group of people. That’s why we’re reaching out as we’d love to have members from every Shoreline neighborhood represented in this event.
There are two primary ways we’re hoping people might participate:
Rather than having one person stand at a podium and read the document, we’re envisioning a collective performance where different people take on different sections. Local officials and community members will read portions of the Constitution, while musicians and performers help create an engaging atmosphere around the reading.
This is intended to be a civic education event—not a political rally or partisan event. The goal is simply to create an opportunity for people to come together, listen to the words of the Constitution, learn a little more about the document itself, and think about what those words mean within the context of our communities today.
We really want this to feel like a community-created event, rather than something organized by just a small group of people. That’s why we’re reaching out as we’d love to have members from every Shoreline neighborhood represented in this event.
There are two primary ways we’re hoping people might participate:
The first is as a reader.
We’re looking for community members who would be interested in reading a portion of the Constitution aloud. You don't need to be a professional actor or public speaker. You don't need to have any particular political background. We’re looking for people who simply want to lend their voice to the project. We’ll divide the Constitution into manageable sections, so no one person has to read the entire document. Depending on the number of participants, your section might only take a few minutes.
We’re also especially interested in involving young people and students. We think there’s something really powerful about having different generations of our community literally share the document with one another.
We’re looking for community members who would be interested in reading a portion of the Constitution aloud. You don't need to be a professional actor or public speaker. You don't need to have any particular political background. We’re looking for people who simply want to lend their voice to the project. We’ll divide the Constitution into manageable sections, so no one person has to read the entire document. Depending on the number of participants, your section might only take a few minutes.
We’re also especially interested in involving young people and students. We think there’s something really powerful about having different generations of our community literally share the document with one another.
The second way to participate is through music.
We’re looking for local musicians who might be interested in providing live instrumental music or ambient accompaniment during portions of the reading. We’re imagining something that supports the performance without distracting from the words—music that helps create a sense of occasion and gives the reading an artistic dimension.
What we love about this idea is that the Constitution itself becomes the thing that connects all of these different voices. A student might read one section, a longtime community member might read another, a local elected official might read another, while a musician provides the soundtrack. The result is something that none of us could create individually.
Many voices. One Constitution. One community.
We also want to make sure that the event remains accessible and welcoming to people with very different perspectives and backgrounds. You don't have to agree on everything to participate. You don't have to come with a particular political viewpoint. The purpose is to create a shared civic and educational experience where we can encounter the document together.
If you’re interested in reading, let us know. If you’re a musician and would like to participate, we would love to hear from you. If you work with students, theater groups, music programs, or other community organizations, we’d love your help connecting us with people who might be interested.
We’re looking for local musicians who might be interested in providing live instrumental music or ambient accompaniment during portions of the reading. We’re imagining something that supports the performance without distracting from the words—music that helps create a sense of occasion and gives the reading an artistic dimension.
What we love about this idea is that the Constitution itself becomes the thing that connects all of these different voices. A student might read one section, a longtime community member might read another, a local elected official might read another, while a musician provides the soundtrack. The result is something that none of us could create individually.
Many voices. One Constitution. One community.
We also want to make sure that the event remains accessible and welcoming to people with very different perspectives and backgrounds. You don't have to agree on everything to participate. You don't have to come with a particular political viewpoint. The purpose is to create a shared civic and educational experience where we can encounter the document together.
If you’re interested in reading, let us know. If you’re a musician and would like to participate, we would love to hear from you. If you work with students, theater groups, music programs, or other community organizations, we’d love your help connecting us with people who might be interested.
If this sounds like something you'd like to be part of, please reach out to us via the link to add your name to our interest list.
Officially Fall: Pumpkins
Saturday, September 19, 2026
 |
| Photo by RJ Perna |
Display at Home Depot. It must be Fall.
The farmers markets are running through most of October. Shoreline is open Saturdays through the month. Lake Forest Park ends its Sunday run October 17 but moves inside for some special events.
Both markets are 10am to 2pm.
Robot at Fred Meyer
 |
| Photo by RJ Perna |
 |
| Photo by RJ Perna |
Time for everyone to start rereading the science fiction classics about the robots taking over the world.
Sound Transit Announces Publication of Everett Link Extension Draft EIS and Start of Public Comment Period
 |
| Planning begins for extension to Everett |
The public has through November 2, 2026 to review and comment on the Draft EIS as part of a 45-day public comment period.
Another exciting step forward for the expansion of regional light rail as Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Everett Link Extension. The document's publication begins a 45-day public comment period that runs through Nov. 2.
“Release of the Draft EIS is an important milestone for Everett Link and for the future of Snohomish County. This project is about more than building light rail. It’s about connecting people to jobs, education, housing, and opportunity, while completing the regional spine that voters approved.
"We’re already seeing how light rail is shaping our region through the connections and opportunities created by Lynnwood Link, as well as the growth and investments happening around our transit system,” said Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers.“Everett Link builds on that momentum and brings us one step closer to delivering light rail to downtown Everett. There’s still important work ahead. I encourage residents, businesses, and community leaders across Snohomish County to review the Draft EIS, provide public comments, and make their voices heard. The decisions we make will shape how this project serves our communities for generations to come.”
First Annual Shoreline Chocolate Festival - tickets on sale now
Join the Shoreline Senior Center for a fun and delicious Saturday of CHOCOLATE! Taste your way through 7 local artisanal chocolate makers and support your local senior center.
Saturday October 24, 2026 from 11am to 3pm
Shoreline Senior Center
Each vendor will have samples and a wide variety of handcrafted chocolates for sale. When we say ‘chocolate’ we don’t mean your stock-standard chocolate bar – we mean Anise & Honey Fig Truffles, Bean-bar Espresso Dark Chocolates, layered truffles with passionfruit gel, brown butter rum bonbons, and much much more.
100% of ticket sales support ongoing programs and operations at the Shoreline Senior Center, and 100% of chocolate sales at the event go directly to the people who made the chocolates.
Support small local businesses! Support your senior center! EAT CHOCOLATE!
Participating Vendors: Cocoa Legato – Dolcetta Chocolates – Bon Chocolats – The Chocolate Man – Brugge Chocolates – Allelon Chocolate – Bellflower Chocolate Co.
Event Sponsors: Gentiva Hospice – Destination Shoreline – Seniors Helping Seniors – Minuteman Press – Front Door Creative
Jayapal: Big Tech and Surveillance AI
As a co-chair of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, I hosted a hearing on Big Tech’s race to monopolize the AI industry and find new ways to profit off the surveillance of Americans.
During this hearing, we heard incredibly powerful witness testimony from a mother whose son died following false advice from a ChatGPT model that was updated to be more addictive and manipulative, a Meta whistleblower sounding the alarm on the surveillance schemes targeting every user, a former Big Tech worker organizing against AI displacement and monitoring, and a former government expert pushing for big AI companies to be broken up and their executives held accountable for the dangerous AI they unleash.
Read more...
This was an informative and compelling hearing that exposed the horrors of what unchecked AI development, mass surveillance of our private lives, and dangerous models are doing to our kids, our jobs, our economy, and our future.
As this industry continues to grow, Congress must act urgently to rein in the AI industry and shut down their defective, rogue models. I am doing that work, and plan to release a bill with comprehensive solutions soon.
I did a deep dive on this hearing and all things AI on my podcast this week — you can watch HERE or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Seattle-area older adults with chronic pain sought for a UW study evaluating mind-body treatments for pain management
 |
| Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash |
Chronic pain is often inadequately treated in older people. Despite the high prevalence and substantial burden of pain among older adults, important knowledge gaps remain, because this age group has been historically underrepresented in pain research.
“As we age, we have more aches and pains for all kinds of reasons, including arthritis, general wear and tear, and a decrease in our physical resilience to injury,” said Dr. Mark Jensen, professor of rehabilitation medicine at the UW School of Medicine.
“Pain is an inevitable part of life, but it hurts. It's not comfortable and it can restrict our functioning.”
Jensen is co-leading a study to learn how non-pharmacological pain treatments regulate and alter the nervous systems of older adults. Improved understanding could better match patients with treatments and increase treatment effectiveness.
Participants will be randomly assigned one of three treatments: mindfulness meditation, therapeutic hypnosis or listening to stories. They will undergo brain imaging to identify how the brain reacts to pain and who benefits most from these treatments.
Doctors and patients are eager to find non-opioid approaches for managing pain. Opioids can provide short-term relief, but regular use increases pain because they stop the brain's ability to generate its own pain-fighting chemicals. Opioids can also cause addiction and have dangerous side effects, especially for older adults.
“We can use non-pharmacological approaches like self-hypnosis, distraction and mindfulness meditation to give people pain relief, to allow them to function in their lives with less pain, improved sleep and more hope,” Jensen said.
“These treatments change how the brain is responding to the input the body provides so that the person feels more comfortable and in control.”
Jensen describes mindfulness meditation as focused, non-judgmental acceptance of one’s current experience.
“As a result, you end up reducing pain by not doing useless things like ruminating and worrying,” he said.
Self-hypnosis is focused attention, said Jensen: “In that state of focused attention, the brain is more open to suggestions. You can suggest good things, like your body can feel more comfortable, and the brain will respond. It's a natural process.
“I've talked with patients who learned hypnosis skills and 25 years later, they’re still using this approach to manage all kinds of things in their lives, not just their pain,” he said.
The third study arm, listening to a story, uses the power of distraction to lessen pain by asking participants to hear an interesting tale.
“We anticipate that everyone in the study will benefit, no matter what arm they are in,” Jensen said. “What we want to understand is how each of these treatments work, because we already have evidence that they work.”
Who can enroll in the REsearch on Focused Relaxation and Awareness for Managing Everyday (REFRAME) Pain Study?
- Adults 60 and over experiencing chronic pain (ongoing pain medication use is acceptable)
- Seattle-area residents
- Must have internet access and a computer or smartphone
What does study participation involve?
- Three in-person brain-imaging tests (non-invasive, radiation-free) at UW Medical Center – Montlake (about two hours each)
- Four virtual audio treatment sessions (30 minutes each)
- Survey completion and sensory testing
- Compensation up to $300 for study completion
For details: The researchers aim to enroll 375 participants in the REFRAME Pain Study. If you or an older adult you know think you are eligible, please email the study coordinator or visit the enrollment site for more information.
Flag Lowering - September 26, 2026 (Former Legislator Mike Cooper)
I am deeply saddened by the death of former Legislator Mike Cooper, and direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
I have no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, September 25, 2026.
I have no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, September 26, 2026, or first thing Monday morning, September 28th.
Other government entities, individuals, and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
A celebration of life will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Olympia First Baptist Church at 2PM.
Please email FlagDirectives@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag directive.
Read more...
Other government entities, individuals, and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
A celebration of life will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Olympia First Baptist Church at 2PM.
Please email FlagDirectives@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag directive.
Travels with Charlie: Something New at Log Boom Park
Friday, September 18, 2026
 |
| Charlies enjoying the fresh aid |
Nice to head to Log Boom Park for some fresh air and sniffs. Let’s get going!
Charlie spotted Something New at Log Boom Park. These wonderful Memorial benches at the foot of the pier.
 |
| New memorial benches at the foot of the pier |
It will be nice to have these new benches to sit and enjoy the views and sounds and sniffs… (Nice little wetlands area behind them.)
Stop by and enjoy new Log Boom Park Benches when you get a chance. We will be there often, say Hello.
Cheers,
Gordon Snyder
Gordon Snyder
Calling All Young Musicians! Join Our Young Persons' Open Mic September 20, 2026
Calling All Young Musicians! Join Our Young Persons' Open Mic
Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 3–5pm
Third Place Commons
Lake Forest Park WA 98155
Do you love to sing or play an instrument? Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, the Young Persons' Open Mic is a fun, welcoming opportunity for musicians ages 17 and under to share their talents in front of a supportive community.
No auditions, advance registration, or rehearsals are required - just show up, sign your name on the performer list beginning at 2:30pm, and get ready to perform!
What can I perform?
The Open Mic is designed for solo and duo musical performances. Performers are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or both. Third Place Commons is a family-friendly venue, so all performances should be appropriate for audiences of all ages and should not include partisan or explicitly religious material.
What equipment is provided?
Just bring your instrument if you play one! We'll provide:
Do you love to sing or play an instrument? Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, the Young Persons' Open Mic is a fun, welcoming opportunity for musicians ages 17 and under to share their talents in front of a supportive community.
No auditions, advance registration, or rehearsals are required - just show up, sign your name on the performer list beginning at 2:30pm, and get ready to perform!
What can I perform?
The Open Mic is designed for solo and duo musical performances. Performers are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or both. Third Place Commons is a family-friendly venue, so all performances should be appropriate for audiences of all ages and should not include partisan or explicitly religious material.
What equipment is provided?
Just bring your instrument if you play one! We'll provide:
- Vocal and instrument microphones
- Instrument cables
- An upright piano
- A guitar amplifier
- Music stands
How long can I perform?
Performance time will depend on the number of participants. Each performer may perform up to three songs or 15 minutes, although performances may be limited to one or two songs if we have a full lineup.
Can I use a backing track?
Yes! You're welcome to perform with a pre-recorded backing track from your phone or other device. To ensure everything runs smoothly, please download your track ahead of time rather than streaming it over Wi-Fi.
Can an adult perform with me?
Absolutely! Adults are welcome to accompany young performers, provided the focus remains on the young musician.
Whether you're ready to perform or simply want to cheer on some incredible young talent, we hope you'll join us for an afternoon of music, encouragement, and community. We can't wait to see what our local young musicians have to share!HomeTechHacker: Can AI Really Make Life Easier?
By Marlon Buchanan
Five years ago, if someone had told me I'd be using artificial intelligence almost every day, I probably would have been skeptical.
But now, I find new uses for it all the time. AI has become a helpful assistant that saves me time, helps me think through problems, and lets me spend more time on the parts of life and work that I enjoy most.
One of the biggest ways AI has helped me is with my marathon training. It doesn't run the miles for me, but it can analyze my workout data, identify trends, and help me understand what my training is telling me. That gives me more confidence in my plan and helps me make informed adjustments along the way.
I also use AI when I'm writing. Whether I'm brainstorming article ideas, organizing an outline, or finding a better way to explain a complicated topic, it helps me get past the blank page more quickly. The ideas and opinions are still mine, but AI often helps me present them more clearly.
Another benefit has been comparing products and services. Instead of opening a dozen browser tabs and trying to keep all the information straight, I can ask an AI assistant to summarize the differences, explain the tradeoffs, and point out questions I should be asking before making a decision. I still verify important details, but it gives me a much better starting point.
It's how much more efficient I've become by using AI. Because I spend less time on repetitive tasks and organizing information, I have more time for my family, hobbies, and projects that matter to me.
That doesn't mean AI is perfect. It still makes mistakes, and I always verify important information before acting on it. I also avoid sharing sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information unless I'm using a service with privacy settings that I'm comfortable with.
If you've been curious about AI but haven't tried it yet, here's a simple challenge: the next time you're trying to decide between two products or services, ask an AI assistant to compare them. You might be surprised at how quickly it organizes the information and helps you think through the decision.
Many of these everyday uses inspired my newest book, Your Life, Solved: 42 Practical Ways AI Can Help You Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Get More Done. It shows how anyone can use today's AI tools to make life easier.
Technology doesn't have to be complicated to be useful.
I also use AI when I'm writing. Whether I'm brainstorming article ideas, organizing an outline, or finding a better way to explain a complicated topic, it helps me get past the blank page more quickly. The ideas and opinions are still mine, but AI often helps me present them more clearly.
Another benefit has been comparing products and services. Instead of opening a dozen browser tabs and trying to keep all the information straight, I can ask an AI assistant to summarize the differences, explain the tradeoffs, and point out questions I should be asking before making a decision. I still verify important details, but it gives me a much better starting point.
It's how much more efficient I've become by using AI. Because I spend less time on repetitive tasks and organizing information, I have more time for my family, hobbies, and projects that matter to me.
That doesn't mean AI is perfect. It still makes mistakes, and I always verify important information before acting on it. I also avoid sharing sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information unless I'm using a service with privacy settings that I'm comfortable with.
If you've been curious about AI but haven't tried it yet, here's a simple challenge: the next time you're trying to decide between two products or services, ask an AI assistant to compare them. You might be surprised at how quickly it organizes the information and helps you think through the decision.
Technology doesn't have to be complicated to be useful.
Sometimes the biggest improvements come from finding a tool that helps you spend less time on the little things so you can focus on what matters most.
Marlon Buchanan is a best-selling author, technology educator, and founder of HomeTechHacker.com, where he helps people make technology simpler, safer, and more useful in everyday life.
If you have questions or comments about this article, you can contact Marlon through his website or X (Twitter).
 |
| HomeTechHacker Marlon Buchanan |
If you have questions or comments about this article, you can contact Marlon through his website or X (Twitter).
Shoreline Police test drones to help with 911 responses
 |
| Skydio Drone |
The purpose of this test is to see if a DFR program is a worthwhile investment.
The drones are activated when a dispatch comes in for a police response. The drones are often the first on the scene watching from above. The drone operator can then advise responding officers of the situation on the ground before they arrive. This can be especially important if Police are coming to a dangerous situation.
Drones can also respond to area checks for suspicious behavior prior to a patrol being dispatched. In some cases, the drone operators may determine that an in-person investigation isn’t necessary.
On the second day of tests, the drones flew 28 times and were the first on the scene 75% of the time. In 25% of those instances, they cleared the calls without the need for a patrol response.
The drones are not equipped with license plate readers and are not used for continual surveillance. They act as first responders and are used only to respond to calls that come through 911 dispatch.
Read more...
Shoreline Prop 1 would fund a new pool for Shoreline - city information sessions scheduled on Zoom
 |
| Old Shoreline Pool October 2022 |
On June 1, the Shoreline City Council adopted Resolution No. 562. The resolution places Shoreline Proposition 1 on the November 3 general election ballot to create the Shoreline Metropolitan Park District (MPD).
If approved by Shoreline voters, Proposition 1 would create the Shoreline MPD, which would enable the City to build and operate a pool facility with financing from Shoreline MPD property tax revenue
You can learn more about Shoreline Proposition 1 here
City staff will provide a factual presentation and answer questions at six upcoming events.
The Zoom meeting dates are:
- Wednesday, September 23 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, September 25 – 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 30 – 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 1 – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 6 – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 8 – 11:30 a.m.
Follow the link below or call the number to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87011115482
Phone: 1-253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 870 1111 5482
The old Shoreline Pool was past its useful life, although staff kept it looking good. Parts would regularly break. New parts were not being manufactured, so staff had to search the U.S. to find and purchase used parts.
Finally the decision was made to remove the pool entirely. The pool has been replaced by a large picnic pavilion which is available for rental or for casual use.
Now Shoreline has no public pool but two private pools - one specially for children. Mountlake Terrace has a pool but they are facing the same problem as Shoreline - an aging pool and no source for parts.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the Shoreline Senior Center Tuesday September 22, 2026
Join the Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the Shoreline Senior Center!
The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 2pm. An Open House will follow with “mini classes” in session (think hula, Zumba, woodworking), snacks and refreshments.
Come see what the Shoreline Senior Center has to offer!
Event Details:
Read more...
Event Details:
- When: Tuesday, September 22, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
- Where: Shoreline Senior Center (18560 1st Ave NE, Bldg G, Shoreline, WA 98155)
- Please register so we have an accurate count!
Lake Forest Park Yard Sale Day Saturday September 19, 2026
Lake Forest Park Yard Sale Day, is coming up on this Saturday September 19, 2026 from 9am-3pm.
There are 65 addresses on the map, with more being added everyday.
Looks like the weather will be wonderful too. It will be a great day to get out in the neighborhood, meet some neighbors, and practice sustainability!
Read more...
There are 65 addresses on the map, with more being added everyday.
Looks like the weather will be wonderful too. It will be a great day to get out in the neighborhood, meet some neighbors, and practice sustainability!
IEUM Korean School Officially Opens Its Doors: "A First Step Toward a Premier Educational Community Connected as One"
 |
| Staff and students on opening day at IEUM |
Boasting a highly qualified faculty of Master’s and Ph.D. degree holders and experienced former elementary educators from South Korea,
Offering Friday, Saturday, Adult, and Online courses, with warm support from students, parents, and the local community,
 |
| The mood was joyful as teachers and staff spoke to the children |
IEUM Korean School officially opened its doors on September 11 and 12, 2026 marking a meaningful first step in providing high-quality Korean language and cultural education for next-generation Korean Americans.
To celebrate the opening, participants gathered to share baekseolgi (traditional Korean white rice cakes), wishing for the school’s vibrant start and healthy growth. The event served as a heartfelt occasion where students, parents, teachers, and community members reaffirmed their commitment to building a warm, supportive educational community—firmly connected under the spirit of "IEUM" (meaning "connection").
 |
| Lead teachers |
A major highlight of IEUM Korean School is its exceptional teaching staff. The faculty consists of six lead teachers holding master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as former elementary school educators from South Korea, supported by eight teaching assistants.
Together, they bring extensive field experience and academic rigor to the classroom. This semester, approximately 40 students enrolled across a diverse range of offerings, including Friday classes, Saturday classes, adult courses, and online programs.
The inaugural days were filled with enthusiasm as numerous parents attended to extend their congratulations and support. While a few students were unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts, the atmosphere inside and outside the classrooms was charged with celebration and excitement.
 |
| The school is housed at Hillwood Church 19350 Firlands Way N, Shoreline |
The inaugural days were filled with enthusiasm as numerous parents attended to extend their congratulations and support. While a few students were unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts, the atmosphere inside and outside the classrooms was charged with celebration and excitement.
"Building on the dedication of our distinguished faculty and the deep trust of our parents, we are committed to offering a rich, differentiated curriculum that establishes IEUM as a premier Korean heritage school," said a school official.
"We sincerely ask for the community's continued support and interest as we empower our students to embrace their identity and master the Korean language."The IEUM Korean School can be contacted
- by Phone: 415-534-8444
- or Email: ieumkoreanschool@naks.org
Sign-wavers say Trump's pledge to cheat should be wake-up call
 |
| "A Disgrace to our nation" "We have a constitution, not a KING" |
By Pamela Mieth
President Trump last week leading his supporters in a pledge to "cheat like hell" in the upcoming midterm election was shocking.
It wasn’t funny and it wasn’t a joke, certainly not to the faithful who were repeating the words to his pledge - and most definitely not to the sign-wavers who show up every Sunday at the Shoreline-Edmonds line to stand up for the Constitution and founding principles of this country which he is asking them to forsake.
 |
| "Two worst presidents in history - Trump 45 and Trump 47" |
Almost 50 area residents turned up despite the threat of rain, with signs calling out Trump’s continued undermining of confidence in our elections, leading us into war in the Middle East which is sending gas prices skyrocketing, promising $5,000 checks from tariff money paid by American businesses and consumers (which he does not have the money or authority to issue and which would add more than $1.2 trillion to the deficit), and so much more.
 |
| "Epstein files: we haven't forgotten" |
Though one attendee reported being "flipped off" by a woman driving by, the majority of the feedback "communication" was positive.
Sign-waving occurs every Sunday at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North (Hwy 99) and N 205th St, from 1-2pm. Bring a sign or just yourself (some are available to borrow) and stand up for the Constitution, the rule of law, civil rights, human rights, politicians who don't fall asleep in meetings, or make insider trades, or award contracts and pardons to donors.
As always, non-perishable food, toiletries, and school supplies will be accepted for donation to a local organization helping those in need.
Shoreline holding hybrid public meeting re planned action ordinances around light rail stations - Tonight at 6pm
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The City of Shoreline is updating the light rail subarea plans to better connect to and through the areas around the stations. We are also studying allowing more land uses in a small area near the Shoreline North (185th Street) Station.
A Community Meeting will be held on September 17, 2026, at 6:00pm local time to provide Shoreline residents with information about proposed Planned Action Ordinances for the Light Rail Stations Subarea Plans.
Meeting Location:
- Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81030223502(External link)
- Join via Phone: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 810 3022 3502
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the proposed Planned Action Ordinances. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm with a presentation. A question-and-answer period will follow. The meeting will end at 6:45pm
-Apologies for the delayed notice for this session. SAN
The Ching Garden Opens to the Public on Saturday, October 3, 2026
The garden is a work in progress. When completed, it will be a food forest and giving garden, a place to explore, taste, learn, and share. There the story of the Ching family and their legacy of generosity and sharing their garden’s bounty will be told. It will also be a garden of serenity, and hope, with quiet places for reflection.
The goal from the outset was to complete the lower two-thirds of the garden first. Since March, more than 250 donated heirlooms and cultivars have been planted alongside or underneath the surviving Ching Garden trees and shrubs, with more being added every week. Recently awarded grant funding will allow us to complete the plantings in the lower-level beds.
The hügelkultur troughs installed in late July have already produced their first crop of pak choi, mizuna, and komatsuna, delivered to Shoreline Share Pantry. The troughs have been resown with winter greens. The large giving garden area contains several varieties of squash and pumpkins to be donated to local food banks.
In the lower garden you'll find guilds of fruiting trees, berries, northwest natives, and pollinator plants along with plants indigenous to Asia. The new plantings are still far too small to yield fruits to share. With respectful treatment by visitors and careful tending by volunteers, there will be some fruits to share next year.
Explorers will see areas that are fenced off for safety and construction. Staying on the wood-chipped paths will be crucial to the survival of the new plantings. For now, the garden is a place for able-bodied garden enthusiasts and nature lovers to visit.
Construction of permanent ADA accessible paths, a new permanent driveway, patio, and parking area are much further down the road. The upper garden where the house once stood, patio and pond areas, and permanent signage honoring the Ching family story of generosity will be completed in future phases as grant funding and donations become available.
In the meantime, come, see, celebrate, and imagine the possibilities!
The goal from the outset was to complete the lower two-thirds of the garden first. Since March, more than 250 donated heirlooms and cultivars have been planted alongside or underneath the surviving Ching Garden trees and shrubs, with more being added every week. Recently awarded grant funding will allow us to complete the plantings in the lower-level beds.
The hügelkultur troughs installed in late July have already produced their first crop of pak choi, mizuna, and komatsuna, delivered to Shoreline Share Pantry. The troughs have been resown with winter greens. The large giving garden area contains several varieties of squash and pumpkins to be donated to local food banks.
In the lower garden you'll find guilds of fruiting trees, berries, northwest natives, and pollinator plants along with plants indigenous to Asia. The new plantings are still far too small to yield fruits to share. With respectful treatment by visitors and careful tending by volunteers, there will be some fruits to share next year.
Explorers will see areas that are fenced off for safety and construction. Staying on the wood-chipped paths will be crucial to the survival of the new plantings. For now, the garden is a place for able-bodied garden enthusiasts and nature lovers to visit.
Construction of permanent ADA accessible paths, a new permanent driveway, patio, and parking area are much further down the road. The upper garden where the house once stood, patio and pond areas, and permanent signage honoring the Ching family story of generosity will be completed in future phases as grant funding and donations become available.
In the meantime, come, see, celebrate, and imagine the possibilities!
Help Is Available For Those Experiencing the Loss of a Loved One
.jpg)
A Series of Informal “GriefShare” Seminars Is Now Available In Shoreline
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be one of the most challenging times in life. Grief is deeply personal and often an isolating experience, but one doesn’t have to navigate this journey alone.
Whether you’ve lost a loved one recently, or long ago, or even have a friend or relative who has, there is an informal but valuable opportunity to receive comfort in a series of discussions and presentations offered by those who have gone before you.
People who experience a life crisis, like grief, need ongoing support and encouragement. They need practical help. GriefShare offers well-organized, high-value material, practical resources, and group sharing for important in-person encouragement and support. Group leaders have gone through the experience of losing a loved one and can offer first-person help through sharing.
Examples of the session agendas, videos, and discussions include “Is This Normal”, “Your Grief Journey”, “Loneliness & Sadness”, “Self -Care”, “Anger”, “Grief & Your Friendships”, “What Do I Live for Now?”, and more for a series of 13 weeks.
There is no cost to attend the series, but there is a guidebook that serves as a road map on your grief journey and covers each session. You can donate $10.00 to partially cover the cost of the $20.00 guidebook.
The first in the series began on the 13th, but anyone interested can still join in on the 20th – next Sunday. The series runs through December 12th. Each session begins at 12:30pm and lasts two hours. It is informal, no-dress-up – just come as you are and feel the welcome, compassion, and, most importantly, learn how to deal with your own grief situation from people who have gone before you.
Many people feel nervous before attending their first GriefShare meeting.
You might be worrying about crying in front of strangers, wondering if you’ll know what to say, and questioning if your loss is too recent—or too old—to belong in a grief support group.
.jpg)
The truth is, there is no perfect way to attend GriefShare. You don't need to be emotionally prepared. You don't need the right words or to know exactly what you're looking for. You simply have to come as you are.
GriefShare seminars are hosted by Berean Bible Church, located at 2345 North 185th Street at the corner of First Avenue NE and two blocks east of Meridian Avenue. Free parking off North 185th.
Join Berean's GriefShare group on the gym stage at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch and an open heart for healing.
For additional information, call Sherwood Sage at 206 920 8933 or call the church office at 206 363 1466 on Monday through Thursday.
To register online, click here
GriefShare locally is part of an international organization whose primary focus is healing those who may be alone in their grieving and need support and advice. Consider visiting the GriefShare website – www.GriefShare.org – for additional access to essential resources tailored just for you. Remember, seeking help is not only brave but also crucial in finding peace amidst sorrow.
Many people feel nervous before attending their first GriefShare meeting.
You might be worrying about crying in front of strangers, wondering if you’ll know what to say, and questioning if your loss is too recent—or too old—to belong in a grief support group.
.jpg)
GriefShare seminars are hosted by Berean Bible Church, located at 2345 North 185th Street at the corner of First Avenue NE and two blocks east of Meridian Avenue. Free parking off North 185th.
Join Berean's GriefShare group on the gym stage at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch and an open heart for healing.
For additional information, call Sherwood Sage at 206 920 8933 or call the church office at 206 363 1466 on Monday through Thursday.
To register online, click here
GriefShare locally is part of an international organization whose primary focus is healing those who may be alone in their grieving and need support and advice. Consider visiting the GriefShare website – www.GriefShare.org – for additional access to essential resources tailored just for you. Remember, seeking help is not only brave but also crucial in finding peace amidst sorrow.
Free Community Seminar: “So You’ve Been Named the Executor of a Will. Now What?” October 6, 2026
 |
| David Mulqueen |
The session will cover the executor’s responsibilities from accepting the role through closing an estate, including organizing paperwork and deadlines, identifying digital assets and hidden accounts, managing family dynamics, and avoiding common roadblocks.
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00pm
Location: Laurel Cove Community, 17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Cost: Free; refreshments provided
Time: 1:00–2:00pm
Location: Laurel Cove Community, 17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Cost: Free; refreshments provided
The presentation will be led by David Mulqueen, founder of AnnCare, who helps families manage the administrative work involved in settling estates.
David Mulqueen founded AnnCare after watching his partner navigate the overwhelming administrative aftermath of a loss. He saw a gap where professional support should exist and built a technology powered solution he wished had been available.
RSVP: Michaël Francart at 206-900-6016 or mfrancart@laurelcovesl.com.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
