What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 18 - 24

By: Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 18 - 24
Spring is showing up all over Shoreline this week, with plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors, support local organizations, and enjoy the creative energy of our community. From neighborhood cleanups and family-friendly carnivals to plant pop-ups, night markets, hands-on workshops, and live music, there’s something happening in every corner of the city. Here are a few of Destination Shoreline’s must-attend events, along with several more community happenings worth adding to your calendar this week.
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
 
North City Station Spring Cleanup
Saturday, March 21 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline Rotary Park & 185^th Station
Join Urbanist Shoreline, the North City Neighborhood Association, and many of your neighbors for a Spring Cleanup event at the site of the future North City Station!
 
Shorenorth Co-op Preschool Carnival & Online Auction
Saturday, March 21 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool
Join Shorenorth Co-op Preschool for carnival games, crafts, prizes, and plenty of fun for all ages. Destination Shoreline is excited to support this event, we’ll be there handing out swag and taking photos with the Destination Shoreline logo. Hope to see you there!
 
New Growth Night Market at Salvation
Saturday, March 21 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Salvation: Art Collective
New Growth Night Market at Salvation - 20 vendors, food truck and DJ
 
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. 
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library
Wednesday, March 18 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
We will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry in on your own.
 
Memoir Writing Group
Thursday, March 19 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. Practice preserving your memories in writing with this supportive and encouraging group!
 
Ballinger Thriftway Westland Distilling Tasting!
Friday, March 20 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Ballinger Thriftway
Stop by the Ballinger Thriftway each week for weekly wine/spirit/beer tastings. 
 
Storytime @ at the Shoreline Historical Museum
Saturday, March 21 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline Historical Museum
This engaging, family-friendly program invites children ages 1–8 (with an adult) to explore local history and the environment through stories, music, movement, and hands-on art activities.
 
Young Gardener's Strawberry Plant-Up
Saturday, March 21 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sky Nursery
Parents and kiddos, team up to plant your own FREE, sustainably grown bare-root strawberry plant and watch it grow at home!
 
Diggin' Shoreline Dinner Auction
Saturday, March 21 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Shoreline College
The funds raised during this event will help us sustain and grow our current community programs.
 
Pints & Pelvic Floors
Saturday, March 21 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Ridgecrest Public House
Join Spring Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for a fun, informative evening at Ridgecrest Pub!
 
Garden Design 2
Sunday, March 22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
In this class, we’ll start to sketch out your space and brainstorm ideas for how to begin.
 
Basic Lamp Repair
Sunday, March 22 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
The class will cover repairs of typical 110V household floor, desk, and table lamps.
 
Darrell's Jazz Jam
Sunday, March 22 7:00 PM, Darrell’s Tavern
 
Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the Shoreline Tool Library
Tuesday, March 24 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Spend an evening at the Shoreline Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Spring Plant Sale at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden's MsK Nursery
March 27 - 29 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
The season of renewal is here, and there's no better time to breathe new life into your garden.
 
2nd Annual Kitten Shower
Saturday, March 28 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Seattle Area Feline Rescue
SAFe Rescue invites the community to join them in celebrating the start of kitten season. Kitten season, which begins in early spring, brings a sharp increase in orphaned, abandoned, and neonatal kittens requiring round-the-clock care.
 
"All Offers Accepted" Spring 2026 Tool Sale
Saturday, April 4 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
We’ll have thousands of tools, bikes, art supplies, upcycled art, & baked goods. Any offer accepted for tools and art supplies!
 
NW Víla Fest 2026: Celebrate the Art of Bellydance
April 10 - 12, Shoreline College
NW Víla Fest aims to grow the bellydance community in Seattle and worldwide. From dynamic workshops to evening showcases, join us for a weekend of art and connection.
 
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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Flowers didn't mind the snow

 

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Flowers operate on their own schedule and don't mind snow or chilly temperatures.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Blooms everywhere.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Such vivid colors!

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City of Shoreline blood drive April 1, 2026

Join us for the City of Shoreline blood drive on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. 

Appointments are available between 9:00am - 3:00pm. 

Sign up for your appointment by clicking here.

Blood transfusions are a key part of emergency care during pregnancy and childbirth

Blood transfusions are needed in 1 out of every 83 deliveries. The incidence of postpartum hemorrhage in the U.S. requiring blood transfusions has quadrupled in the past 20 years. 

You can ensure local hospitals have the lifesaving blood supply birthing people need. Your donation can truly mean the difference between life and death. 

Book your appointment today. It’s easy to do and saves lives across the Pacific Northwest.

Video: Donate Life Month: Allison Trimble Heart Transplant Story: “A Story of Blood, Life & Love.”

Donate blood in April for a chance to win airfare for two + a 3-night ocean-view stay at Oahu’s Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. 

Schedule today at www.bloodworksnw.org/win

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Four LFP Organizations receive funds from King County Parks Levy

(L-R) Jeff Jensen, Dana Campbell, Tracy Furutani, County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, Kim Josund. Photo courtesy LFP Stewardship Foundation

Four Lake Forest Park organizations received awards from a newly created climate and environment fund, part of the King County Parks Levy that voters passed in August 2025. 

The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation received an award through the County WaterWorks program to study the chemical and biological health of tributaries of Lyon and McAleer Creeks. This initiative is overseen by Shoreline College instructor and LFP resident Brian Saunders. 

The LFP Climate Hub at Town Center received a grant to develop an interactive video display for the Climate Hub. The Hub is the brainchild of UW Bothell instructor and LFP resident Dana Campbell. 

Trout Unlimited received a grant to study salmon populations in McAleer and Lyon Creeks. This project is spearheaded by UW Bothell professor and LFP resident Jeff Jensen. 

Finally, the fund is helping pay for the cleanup and renovation of Blue Heron Park, led by Master Gardener and LFP resident Linda Holman. The goal of the project, says Holman, is to focus on native plant species and pollinators and to create a “demonstration garden for public education and enjoyment.”

--Tracy Furutani, LFP Deputy Mayor

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Op-Ed: My Pre-Obituary: A Shoreline Single Mom Waiting to Be Hit

Stay on the paths at the Park at Town Center in Shoreline

By Lindsey Burke

I grew up here. I have lived in Shoreline since 1997. I am 32 years old, a single mother, and a college student. I have watched this city change for decades. So I am asking a direct question: do you care about reporting on the everyday safety issues residents are actually facing?

There is a patch of grass by the Shoreline Police Station, the one decorated with trolley lights during Christmas. It is consistently covered in dog waste. 

There is enough dog shit you can make a board game out of it. If you step off that path, there’s a 10 out of 10 chance that you will run into dog shit every 6 inches. This is not just unpleasant. It is a public health issue. Dog feces carry bacteria and parasites that contaminate soil and stormwater runoff. It affects children, other animals, and our shared water system. This is basic civic responsibility and it is being ignored.

In 2018 a 20 year old pedestrian was
struck and pinned by this vehicle. He 
survived but with serious injuries.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

More urgently, pedestrian safety in Shoreline is failing.

Since my car broke down, I have relied on walking and public transportation. Every single time I leave my home or step outside my door, I am almost hit at least once if I do not actively avoid being hit. 

I am following the rules as a pedestrian. In just the last few weeks, I have had to actively jump back to avoid being struck. My children have nearly been hit. 

This is happening on 175th, 185th, in residential neighborhoods, and in community parking lots. 

It happens when crosswalk signals are illuminated. It happens when we are visibly crossing. It happens when drivers simply choose speed over human life.

There has not been a single walk where I have not had to avoid a moving vehicle.

This is not hyperbole. This is daily reality.

If a resident is struck and killed, it will be framed as a tragedy. But what about the pattern leading up to it? What about the dozens of close calls? What about the families who live in a constant state of vigilance because drivers refuse to yield?

I raised concerns about expired tabs years ago. At the time, it was dismissed. Now it is newsworthy. So again, what qualifies as important enough to report? Does someone have to die first?

If you conducted a poll of pedestrians in Shoreline, I suspect many would report similar experiences. The issue is widespread and visible.

Pedestrians have the legal right of way in crosswalks. That is not optional. It is law. More importantly, it is basic human decency.

My life has value. My children’s lives have value. The lives of people walking in the cold, using public transportation, or crossing parking lots have value. Convenience does not outweigh that.

I am asking you to report on pedestrian safety enforcement, traffic patterns on 175th and 185th, crosswalk compliance, and the broader culture of disregard toward people who are not inside a vehicle.

This is not about being politically correct. It is about whether everyday residents matter enough to be heard before a preventable death makes headlines.

Respectfully,
A lifelong Shoreline resident
Lindsay Burke

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Shoreline City Councilmembers help shape policy on regional, state, and federal levels

Shoreline City Council
Back row: Keith Scully, Valerie Snider, Annette Ademasu, Laura Mork, Chris Roberts
Front: Mayor Betsy Robertson, Deputy Mayor Eben Pobee

In addition to their duties of setting City policy, laws, and regulations; establishing the City’s budget; and approving contracts for services, Shoreline City Councilmembers also represent Shoreline residents on many different local and national committees. 

These committees play critical roles in establishing regional, state, and federal policies.

Below is a list of the many different committees Shoreline Councilmembers have been appointed to for 2026.

Councilmember	Committees
Annette Ademasu	-King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) (alt.) -National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Services  Federal Advocacy Committee -Sound Cities Association Board of Directors King Conservation District Advisory Committee Affordable Housing Committee (alt.) Growth Management Planning Council (alt.)
Laura Mork	-Association of Washington Cities  Legislative Priorities Committee -King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) -National League of Cities Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee -Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee Solid Waste Advisory Committee Regional Water Quality Committee (RWQC)
Eben Pobee	-Association of Washington Cities  Education Training Advisory Committee -SeaShore Transportation Forum -North King County Coalition on Homelessness -North Urban Human Services Alliance
Chris Roberts	-Association of Washington Cities Federal Legislative Committee (chair) -National League of Cities  Board of Directors Local Indigenous Leaders Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) -Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board Operations Committee -WA State Tribal Opioid and Fentanyl Response Taskforce
Betsy Robertson	-Sound Cities Association King County Regional Homelessness Authority -Seattle Conservation Corps Advisory Committee
Keith Scully	-Association of Washington Cities Shoreline Hearing Board Sentencing Guidelines Commission -Lake Ballinger Forum -Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency
Valerie Snider	-Sound Cities Association Emergency Management Advisory Council

  

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Volunteer work party at Grace Cole March 21, 2026

Volunteer Work Party @ Grace Cole

March 21, 2026 

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grace Cole Nature Park, 16735 30th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Volunteer work parties at Grace Cole are a fun way to get outside, get some exercise, and help keep our parks beautiful for all to enjoy. 

 Please join us in restoration work to improve and maintain Grace Cole Nature Park. 

You will be inspired to see what a jewel this park has become!

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CityLearn session to cover the immigration system in Shoreline - March 26, 2026

CityLearn: Updates on the Immigration System in Shoreline

Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Council Chamber, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N

Join us for an evening focused on demystifying elements of the US immigration system and learning about WA state programs and resources for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.

CityLearn sessions can be attended in person or online via Zoom. Advanced registration is required for virtual participation. Register for CityLearn Zoom Link

Shoreline hosted an Immigration 101 Community Training in November 2025. A recording of that training can be found on the City's Diversity & Inclusion Resources Website.

Learn more at Shorelinewa.gov/CityLearn

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Business Spotlight: Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool’s Spring Carnival & Auction

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

 
Community Spotlight: Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool’s Spring Carnival & Auction
 
One of the things we love most about Shoreline is the way our community shows up for one another, especially when it comes to supporting local schools and families. This month, Destination Shoreline is excited to support the Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool Spring Carnival and Online Auction, a joyful, family-friendly event that brings neighbors together for an afternoon of classic carnival fun, tasty treats, and community connection.
 
A Carnival Afternoon for the Whole Family
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21 from 12–4 PM, when the Shorenorth campus transforms into a lively carnival full of games, treats, and activities designed for kids and the young at heart.
 
This free event is open to the public, making it a perfect way for Shoreline families to spend a Saturday afternoon together while supporting a wonderful local preschool.
 
Expect a nostalgic carnival vibe with:
 Classic carnival games where kids can win tokens and prizes
 A Toy Trade-Up booth, where winning tokens can be exchanged for “new-to-them” toys
 A fun Blind Date with a Book table for both kids and adults
 Sea Dawgs Hot Dogs serving up delicious Seattle Dogs
 The Dippy’s Ice Cream truck bringing sweet treats for everyone
 
Guests should enter through the rear (West) parking lot when arriving for the carnival.
 
Don’t Miss the Online Auction
Alongside the carnival fun, Shorenorth will also host its annual online auction, an important fundraiser that supports the preschool’s programs and community.
 
Auction opens: March 18 at 9 AM
Auction closes: March 21 at 12 PM (noon)
Pickup for winners: March 21 from 1–4 PM
 
You can preview and participate in the auction starting at 9 AM on March 18.
  www.auctria.events/ShorenorthAuction
 
Expect a great mix of items from local businesses and community supporters—another reminder of how Shoreline shows up for its schools.
 
About Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool
If you’re new to the Shoreline early-learning community, Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool has been a cornerstone for families looking for a collaborative and nurturing preschool experience.
 
Through the cooperative model, parents participate alongside teachers in the classroom, creating a learning environment that emphasizes community, hands-on discovery, and strong family connections.
 
We recently highlighted the preschool in a Destination Shoreline Local Spotlight, where you can learn more about their programs and community impact:
 Read more here
  
Destination Shoreline is proud to support and sponsor this year’s Spring Carnival. We’ll be there throughout the afternoon with some fun swag and plenty of enthusiasm for meeting the families who make Shoreline such a special place to live. We’ll see you at the carnival!
 
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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Jobs: WSDOT Special Projects Engineer (TE3)

WSDOT

Special Projects Engineer (TE3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$82,857 – $111,409 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as the staff specialist responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Special Projects Engineer for the Northwest Region Program Delivery team works directly with the NWR Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) - Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), and the Skagit, Island and Whatcom counties Council of Governments to evaluate and prepare the STIP documents for the NWR Highway Construction Program (HCP) for both short-range (STIP is a 4-year list of projects) and long-range (carry forward, new added projects) planning. 

This position proactively plans and coordinates the timely and complete submittal of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development documents and amendments to the STIP/TIP as changes occur to the project scope, schedule, and budget. The Special Projects Engineer fulfills requests for project information through various reports to support management and delivery of the NWR HCP.

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

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Two-week closures coming to SR 523/NE 145th St overpass, off-ramp March 18-31, 2026

Looking southbound at construction area east of I-5 at 145th. The off ramp from I-5 will be closed for two week for construction. Photo by David Carlos

Northbound I-5 off-ramp to 5th Ave NE, NE 145th Street will close

SHORELINE – A city project to build a roundabout at the east end of the State Route 523/NE 145th St overpass will close that structure 24 hours a day for two weeks beginning at 9pm Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

In addition, the northbound I-5 off-ramp to 5th Ave NE and NE 145th St will close the same dates.

The closure, lasting through Tuesday, March 31, will create several temporary traffic changes in the area including:

• 5th Ave NE will be closed between NE 145th St and the northbound I-5 on-ramp near NE 148th St.
• NE 145th St will be local-access-only west of 15th Ave NE, closing at 6th Ave NE.
• 6th Ave NE will be closed at NE 145th St.
• People traveling eastbound on NE 145th St will need to turn onto 1st Ave NE or enter southbound I-5.
• People exiting southbound I-5 at the interchange will have to go west on NE 145th St or re-enter southbound I-5.

Access will remain open to Sound Transit’s Shoreline South light rail station, the park and ride and the 5th Ave NE on-ramp to northbound I-5. People will need to use NE 155th St to reach 5th Ave NE. A pedestrian detour will be in place through the intersection during the work.

While the overpass and off-ramp are closed, Shoreline will build a portion of a roundabout east of the overpass at the intersection of NE 145th St and 5th Ave NE. The work schedule could be delayed by persistent rain.

Looking southbound. Access to the 145th overpass and 5th, 6th, and 8th from 145th will be closed.
6th is seen to the left in this photo by David Carlos while 5th is in the foreground.

Additional traffic changes April 1-10

On April 1, Shoreline plans to reopen the freeway off-ramp and the NE 145th St overpass to eastbound traffic only. Until April 10, the following closures will remain:

• 5th Ave NE between NE 145th St and the northbound I-5 on-ramp near NE 148th St.
• Access to 6th and 8th Ave NE from NE 145th St.
• By mid-April the city plans to reopen the overpass and east-end roundabout, although some work in the area will remain.

In 2025 the city opened a roundabout at the west end of the overpass. When the eastern roundabout is complete this spring, the project is expected to help improve traffic flow along SR 523/NE 145th St and the freeway interchanges. For updates, visit Shoreline’s project webpage.

Real-time travel information is available from the WSDOT mobile app, the WSDOT Travel Center Map or by signing up for WSDOT's email updates.

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