Harvest Moon at Morning
Monday, September 28, 2026
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| Photo by Jan Hansen The morning full moon is every bit as stunning as the night moon. |
Sears: The party is over
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| One corner left of the Sears sheet cake |
Story & Photos by David Carlos
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| Hoping that the adjoining building has its own wall |
When it was built in 1967 the Sears building looked like a giant sheet cake with "Sears" lettering over it.
Over the years, thousands of visitors came to partake and enjoy.
Today, the party is over. The cake is down to an edge piece and a corner piece.
Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 by John Bishop opens at the Phoenix Theatre October 2, 2026
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| Cast of the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at the Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds' Firdale Village |
The hilarious Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 by John Bishop opens at the Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds this week on Friday October 2nd!
"December, 1940. Elsa Von Grossenknueten, an eccentric theatre financier, has gathered a team at her mansion in New York. Everyone believes that they will have a backer’s audition for Elsa in order to get financing for the newest musical."However, the shadow of the team’s last show hangs over the group--deemed a flop, Manhattan Holiday was ravaged by the 'Stage Door Slasher,' a mysterious killer who stabbed chorus girls. The undercover police officer Michael Kelly is hoping to flush out the killer from this group of suspects--but the killer has other plans.
"Throw in blizzard conditions, possible Nazi saboteurs, secret passageways, and some musical snippets to create an Agatha-Christie-meets-Clue whodunnit parody."
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is a zany spoof of 1940s detective thrillers and screwball comedies. It’s a play that thrives on absurdity, misdirection, and rapid-fire wit-- never taking itself too seriously.
Directed by Keith Dahlgren and playing October 2 thru October 25, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.
The Phoenix Theatre is located in Firdale Village, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020 in the back building.
Shorecrest student selected to serve on Board of Puget Sound Educational Service District
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| Student board representatives are sworn in to office |
Congratulations to new PSESD student board representatives Savannah Yellow Calf (Gig Harbor High School, Peninsula School District) and Ameerah Elnemr (Shorecrest High School, Shoreline Public Schools), who have been officially sworn in by Dr. Balderas!
Savannah and Ameerah will serve on the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) Board of Directors as PSESD Student Representatives for the 2026-2028 term.
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| Shorecrest student Ameerah Elnemr |
Born and raised in Seattle, Ameerah Elnemr is a proud first-generation Egyptian American. She is an incoming junior at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, where she is interested in social justice, business management, and international business.
Deeply connected to her culture, Ameerah is bilingual as a native Arabic speaker, visiting her family in Egypt every year.
At Shorecrest, Ameerah is President of the Muslim Student Association, President/Co-founder of the UNICEF Club, is a new member of the National Honor Society, and competed for her first time at DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) in 2026.
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At Shorecrest, Ameerah is President of the Muslim Student Association, President/Co-founder of the UNICEF Club, is a new member of the National Honor Society, and competed for her first time at DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) in 2026.
She is also an athlete who competes on both the water polo and swim teams as the only hijabi member. Beyond school, she loves to walk, swim, and read, and she works as a swim teacher for kids, as well as frequently volunteering at her local mosque.
In her new role as Student Representative, Ameerah hopes to amplify underrepresented voices, advocate for marginalized students, and help to ensure that policies reflect the needs and lived experiences of diverse students. Her goal is to help to create spaces where all students feel safe, respected, and empowered to lead.
About Student Board Representatives
Since 2021, the PSESD Board has proudly included student representatives, who participate in an onboarding workshop series, work with a PSESD Board member as their advisor, and attend all regular Board meetings.
"Too often, students—especially immigrants, non-English speakers, and students coming from low-income families—are talked about but not actually heard,” said Ameerah.
“This isolates them in the very spaces that are meant to empower them. True advocacy requires us to shift from speaking on behalf of communities to actively listening to them, creating policies informed by their lived experiences rather than our own assumptions."
In her new role as Student Representative, Ameerah hopes to amplify underrepresented voices, advocate for marginalized students, and help to ensure that policies reflect the needs and lived experiences of diverse students. Her goal is to help to create spaces where all students feel safe, respected, and empowered to lead.
Savannah Yellow Calf
New Student Representative Savannah Yellow Calf is a student at Gig Harbor High School. As a descendant of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, she values the importance of representation, community, and ensuring that all students have a voice in decisions that affect their education.
A dedicated student-athlete, Savannah has played and coached basketball for the past two years. This has helped her to develop strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while mentoring younger athletes and helping them to grow both on and off the court. Outside of school, she’s actively involved in volunteer work and enjoys giving back to her community through service and leadership opportunities.
Looking ahead, Savannah plans to pursue a career as a corporate lawyer, where she hopes to combine her interests in leadership, advocacy, and business to make a meaningful impact.
About Student Board Representatives
Since 2021, the PSESD Board has proudly included student representatives, who participate in an onboarding workshop series, work with a PSESD Board member as their advisor, and attend all regular Board meetings.
Their participation enhances the Board’s understanding of student experiences, and they engage in special meetings, study sessions, and training, supporting the work of the Board without formal voting privileges. They also help to orient and support future student representatives, ensuring that the student voice remains central to PSESD’s work.
Both Savannah and Ameerah will be vital in bringing their student perspectives to the Board, and their participation will ensure that the voices of students will continue to be heard and considered in discussions about regional education.
Both Savannah and Ameerah will be vital in bringing their student perspectives to the Board, and their participation will ensure that the voices of students will continue to be heard and considered in discussions about regional education.
LFP Council weighs pay adjustments, reclassifications and camera expansion to maintain services
Story & Photos by Nick Ng
City Clerk Matt McLean told the Council that there will be a 10% increase to the administration department, driven largely by recode corrections rather than new services. He pointed to the 175% increase in professional services because items in the budget were properly coded, such as Internet service. The majority of the spending goes to salaries and benefits.
“[We’re] not adding any new services for 2027-28, but [we’re] retaining services,” he said.
Although the communications budget had increased by nearly 122%, McLean clarified that the biggest driver is the City’s passport operation, not the City newsletter. He added that the total newsletter spending is flat to slightly down because design was brought in-house, which made content “more reader-friendly and better engagement.”
McLean also asked the Council to consider increasing the public records specialist position from 0.8 to 1.0 full-time employee (FTE), saying both the volume and complexity of records requests are rising.
Comparing 2025 and the first two quarters of 2026, he reported 35 public records requests in 2025 and 46 in 2026, with total processing time jumping from about 78 hours to about 132 hours. He added that requests are asking more information at a larger volume.
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| CM Larry Goldman and Deputy Mayor Tracy Furutani |
Councilmember Larry Goldman commented if some of the more complex requests may be written or expanded with AI.
According to McLean, passport applications generated about $276,000 in 2025, higher than his initial projections of $240,000 to $250,000. He now expects about $270,000 this year after a brief slowdown last summer, but said demand has already begun to recover. He said that the City keeps the $35 fee per passport as direct City revenue, while the larger application fee is passed on to the U.S. State Department. McLean said he had not yet fully calculated personnel and other overhead against the gross amount.
Mayor Tom French called the passport operation “a huge success” and said it draws applicants from all over the region, including Seattle, Bothell and beyond.
“People are happy to come in and get their passport application process, and I hope that the program will continue to grow. It’s a win-win for everybody,” French said.
The city administration budget presentation is on the City’s website.
Human resources
Human Resources Director Shannon Moore reported to the Council that HR had processed 518 applications – not including entry-level police officer candidates – and filled 20 openings. Recruitment remains a challenge, particularly in specialized positions, she said.
Moore said the City is currently recruiting for a police commander, two police officers, a support services officer, a stormwater program coordinator, a public court records specialist and a building official.
She said the building official position has been difficult to fill, and HR is looking into contracting that position out, the city toward contracting for plan review and, now, considering a new in-house building inspector position that would focus more on field inspections and public-facing service at a lower salary level than a full building official.
On benefits, Moore said the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Trust has projected a 10-14% increase for Regents and Kaiser medical plans, a 2-5% increase for dental and no change for vision. She said HR is still waiting on updated rates from the trusts that cover police guild and teamsters-represented employees but assumes those will also rise.
Moore added that wage compression is becoming a hiring and retention issue, particularly for top positions like the city administrator, who typically earns the highest salary in the city. Using proposed wage adjustments tied to 2026 market data, Moore pointed to how closely salaries are converging: about $19,000 a month for city administrator, $18,000 for the police chief, $15,000 for the commander.
Moore explained that outside of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), two positions would be reallocated to a different step, meaning the actual percentage increase would be lower than what appears in the proposal.
She gave an example with the police commander position, where the salary is currently 6% below the market. She asked the Council to consider making that adjustment for the remainder of 2026 to improve recruitment with a competitive wage.
Regarding the city clerk and permit coordinator positions, Moore said even with an 8% market adjustment, those positions would not see a pay decrease once reallocated to the correct step. The change would amount to only a 2.6% difference from their current fourth-year pay, she said.
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| CM Paula Goode |
When Councilmember Paula Goode asked about the 6% increase for the commander position, Moore said she would ask for a 6% raise for the remainder of 2026, with COLA set to take effect Jan. 1. Combined with the current contract’s 4%, that would total 10% in 2027.
“I’m hoping that it might be something to consider for the remainder of 2026,” she said.
Councilmember Larry Goldman asked whether the proposed percentages would bring the City’s salaries to the average of its peer cities. Moore said the City tries to stay comparable, citing Kenmore as an example where she would examine how much its city administrator and police chief are paid.
Other items that Moore addressed include:
Reclassify police support services by splitting the 1.0 FTE to 0.4 for a transport officer and 0.6 to a civilian property and evidence technician. For the support transport position, Moore said HR has heard from retired officers who are interested in returning to work part time. This would not affect their pension.
The K-9 Unit position will be suspended because “it has not seemed to provide the benefits from it that we were hoping for,” Moore said. The K-9 officer would be reassigned to another position.
Public safety
With 25 full-time employees, including a domestic violence advocate and an emergency manager, Police Chief Diego Zanella said the LFP police department responded to 11,540 calls in 2025, about 2,000 more than the regional average for a department its size. He attributed the volume to the department’s fast, thorough response to community needs.
However, recruiting and retaining officers remains a major challenge, he said, citing competition from larger agencies, such as the King County Sheriff’s Office and other regional departments that offer signing bonuses and higher salaries. He said he hoped to be fully staffed in 2027.
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| Police Chief Diego Zanella addressing the committee |
Zanella told the Council that basic gear for a single officer — including a uniform, ballistic vest, firearm and magazines, body-worn camera, handcuffs, first aid kit, radio and flashlight — totals $6,500, not including specialized tools, such as tasers or restraint devices.
He added that sending an officer to the police academy cost about $3,100 two years ago; it now costs $8,000. Mandatory training includes basic academy, crisis intervention, firearms and defensive tactics, while non-mandatory training covers areas like traffic accident reconstruction and leadership.
Zanella also cited facility needs, including maxed-out storage, an unfenced patrol vehicle lot, and lack of ventilation in holding cells. He noted the department has lost 40% of the officers (eight) since spring 2025, mostly due to retirement.
On traffic citations, Zanella said that officers issued 2,251 citations in 2025, a jump from 939 in 2024 and 1,248 in 2023. He credited the increase to targeted traffic enforcement and the City’s traffic calming program with the help of community members.
Zanella added that red light violations have dropped since the cameras were installed, which he framed as a positive sign that drivers are changing behavior.
However, behind each citation, he said staff do considerable manual review where every camera-generated ticket must be checked to ensure the plate, vehicle and violation all match. That review work currently falls on the traffic support officer and sworn staff in coordination with the municipal court.
Councilmembers asked if the workload could be allocated to retirees or non-sworn staff. Zanella agreed and said this is what HR Director Moore is pursuing as part of splitting and repurposing the support services position.
Deputy Mayor Tracy Furutani asked if the three existing red-light cameras could be converted to “hybrid” units that would enforce both red-light and speed violations like in Bothell. He added that he had heard of drivers going twice the speed limit between Kenmore and LFP Town Center.
“It will have really an impact on the volume of data,” he said, adding the need for additional staffing because the current team is already stretched.
French noted that speeds on Northeast 178th Street have dropped to under 23 mph on average over 24 hours in the school zone, which he called a sign that “people are behaving themselves,” but he said the City has not yet seen similar reductions during school hours at Lake Forest Park Elementary and Brookside. He suggested the Council consider raising school‑zone fines closer to Seattle’s $237 level.
Lake Forest Park’s current red-camera traffic fine is $145 for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders can have their fines as high as $290.
“We need to get that number down to zero for safety,” French said. “[And] it’s going to have to be self‑funded.”
Looking ahead, Zanella said he is open to discussing traffic cameras, e-bikes for trail patrols, and virtual training options to reduce costs.
“I will do whatever our community wants,” he said.
The police presentation can be seen here.
The full meeting can be watched on the City’s website.
Shorewood Tennis has a winning week - five out of five
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| Shorewood boys varsity tennis team |
Shorewood boys' tennis completed a great week of tennis matches with 5 straight wins.
The week was started with an improving Lynnwood team on Monday the 21st. The SW boys defeated Lynnwood 7-0.
They traveled on Tuesday to challenge the first-place Wesco North league team, Snohomish.
Shorewood is in first place in Wesco South league. A match between two league leaders. The match was close as both coaches anticipated, with Shorewood winning 4-3.
On Wednesday the 23rd, the Shorewood team hosted league rivals, Edmonds-Woodway. Shorewood had too much depth in their lineup for EW. Shorewood defeated Edmonds-Woodway 6-1
In the morning match, Shorewood hosted a non-conference match versus 4A Curtis HS from the South Puget Sound League in Tacoma and won 7-0, then met non-conference, WIAA 1A State Champions Overlake HS of Bellevue, in a matchup with WIAA 3A State Champions Shorewood, Shorewood defeated Overlake 6-1.
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| Shorewood Senior Captains |
The team was led by their senior captains, Reid Bley, Drew Johnson and Seb Sanchez.
Outstanding comeback match of the day was number two Shorewood doubles team Zachary Gordon and Elliott Marter comeback win over Overlake, at number 3 doubles. Shorewood’s doubles teams were outstanding all day with consistent groundstrokes, accurate serving and a strong volley net game. The Shorewood doubles teams swept all matches over Curtis and Overlake.
Shorewood number 1 singles player Seb Sanchez, returning 7th in state award winner, led the singles with a strong overall game and defeated Curtis and Overlake opponents.
Shorewood travels to Shorecrest on Monday September 28, 2026 for a matchup between first and second place. Shorecrest has a very talented team that has only one league loss versus Shorewood. Matches' at Shorecrest Courts, located at Kellogg Middle School campus, 16045 25th NE start at 3:30pm
The week for the Shorewood boys' team was successful as they improved the overall record to 10-1 and 6-0 in Wesco South league.
Prep football: Shorewood shuts out Mountlake Terrace in convincing 27-0 win
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| Terrace sophomore Jasiah Hatfield (5) attempts to get past Shorewood sophomore Kai Peddicord (88) during a first-quarter interception return. |
Story & photo by Doug Petrowski
For the 2026 Mountlake Terrace Hawks, duplicating a perfect run through the Wesco League South Conference — as the team had done last season — didn’t seem out of the question. The team is loaded with key returnees from the 2025 squad and this year’s group had racked up 107 points in their first three outings, averaging almost 38 points per game during their 3-0 start.
But Hawk hopes for going undefeated in league conference play this year were dashed on Friday — and dashed convincingly by a stout Shorewood Stormrays squad.
The Stormrays ran through, around and over the Hawks, notching a 27-0 win at Shoreline Stadium in the Wesco League South Conference opener for both teams.
The loss was the worst for the Hawks since a 40-0 thumping by Sedro-Woolley on Nov. 1, 2024.
Shorewood dominated on the scoreboard and on the stat sheet, running up nearly 300 yards in total offense while holding Terrace to 180 total yards. The Stormrays tallied 21 first downs in the game to the Hawks’ 10.
“It was a weird night; weird things happening all over the place,” said Terrace Coach Archie Malloy.
Shorewood’s final score of the game came early in the fourth quarter on a Woodruff 3-yard TD run. The two alternating quarterback system employed by the Stormrays was effective as Woodruff and Vanee played a part in all four Shorewood scores — Woodruff with two touchdown runs and a TD pass completion, and Vanee with a TD toss.
For the Hawks, the loss was the first in Wesco League South Conference play since Oct. 4, 2024 — a 48-7 defeat to Monroe — and a reminder that the conference can still be a challenge, Malloy noted.
“It’s Wesco South football; everyone in this league is tough,” he said. “We don’t doubt anybody and we never underestimate anybody. (Shorewood’s a) big, tough, physical team. You know what, you tip your hat to them and you go back to the drawing board.”
Mountlake Terrace (0-1 in 3A Wesco League South Conference play, 3-1 overall) will head back to Shoreline Stadium for their next game, a Friday, Oct. 1 matchup against the surprising Shorecrest Scots. The Scots have opened their season 3-1 overall, 1-0 in Wesco League South Conference play. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Shorewood (1-0 in 3A Wesco League South Conference play, 3-1 overall) will face the undefeated Meadowdale Mavericks in their next action in a game for at least a share of first place in the conference standings. The Stormrays and Mavericks will meet at Edmonds Stadium on Friday, kicking off at 8 p.m.
Prep Football: Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, Sept. 25
Mountlake Terrace 0 0 0 0 – 0
Shorewood 6 15 0 6 – 27
1st quarter scoring:
- 2:09 – Julien Woodruff (Shorewood) 40-yard TD pass to Bradie Mittelstadt; Kyson Vanee PAT kick no good
- 10:11 – Julien Woodruff (Shorewood) 1-yard TD run; 2-point conversion pass good
- 00:16 – Kyson Vanee (Shorewood) 9-yard TD pass to Bradie Mittelstadt; Kyson Vanee PAT kick good
- 9:43 – Julien Woodruff (Shorewood) 3-yard TD run; Kyson Vanee PAT kick blocked
- Mountlake Terrace 0-1 in 3A Wesco League South Conference, 3-1 overall;
- Shorewood 1-0 in 3A Wesco League South Conference, 3-1 overall
Mountlake Terrace next game: versus Shorecrest; Friday, Oct. 2; 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium
Shorewood next game: versus Meadowdale; Friday, Oct. 2; 8 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium (Edmonds-Woodway High School)
Shorewood next game: versus Meadowdale; Friday, Oct. 2; 8 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium (Edmonds-Woodway High School)
Original story edited for length. Complete story and photos here
Note: SW Quarterback Kyson Vanee was nominated for Athlete of the Week in the HeraldNet.com poll.
Chocolate Festival at Shoreline Senior Center October 24, 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Early bird tickets are no longer available but you can still purchase member and general admission tickets for the Shoreline Chocolate Festival to be held at the Shoreline Senior Center on October 24, 2026.
Tickets are available online here or by calling the Senior Center 206-365-1536 or visiting the Shoreline Senior Center 18560 1st Ave NE (southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, facing 185th.
Seven small-business local chocolate makers and chocolatiers are coming together on Saturday October 24, 2026 for a fun afternoon of chocolate!
Meet the makers, taste their handmade artisanal chocolates, and if you find a favorite, they will have some for sale.
100% of ticket sales go to supporting programs and operations at the Shoreline Senior Center. 100% of sales at the event go directly to the vendors.
Participating Vendors: Chocolate Man – Cocoa Legato – Allelon Chocolate – Dolcetta Chocolate – Brugge Chocolates – Bon Chocolats – Cocoa Legato
Governors and Mayors join in agreement to fight climate change
As the U.S. federal government continues its retreat from global climate efforts, governors and mayors representing America’s top state- and city-led climate action coalitions — the U.S. Climate Alliance and Climate Mayors — came together today at Climate Week NYC to announce a new joint partnership that supercharges non-federal climate collaboration, reinforcing the strength and durability of American climate leadership.
The new agreement was announced during an event featuring leaders of both organizations, including Climate Mayors chair Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and Alliance co-chair Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, as well as Alliance executive committee member New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who provided remarks via video message.
Alliance co-chair Washington Governor Bob Ferguson was originally scheduled to participate, but was unable to attend due to flight disruptions in the Northeast.
The Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors — representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population — sustaining America’s fight against climate change with bold, state-led action.
“The partnership we’re announcing today is built on a simple idea: When governors and mayors get together, we get things done. We don’t make promises, we make plans, and we turn those plans into real progress for real people,” said Alliance co-chair Delaware Governor Matt Meyer.
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The Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors — representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population — sustaining America’s fight against climate change with bold, state-led action.
“We’re facing a hostile federal administration, intent on taking us backward,” said Alliance co-chair and Washington Governor Ferguson.
“The governors and mayors in our partnership are not going to let that happen. Together, we are a force. By working together, we can continue to make meaningful progress on climate, clean energy, electrification, and more.”
“The partnership we’re announcing today is built on a simple idea: When governors and mayors get together, we get things done. We don’t make promises, we make plans, and we turn those plans into real progress for real people,” said Alliance co-chair Delaware Governor Matt Meyer.
“Let’s be clear about what we’re fighting for — we’re reducing pollution, we’re building resilience, we’re expanding clean energy. We’re leveraging the technologies of tomorrow for generations to come and we’re doing these things because they improve people’s lives.”
Climate Mayors is the nation’s largest and most diverse coalition of city leaders — representing more than 350 mayors across 47 states — committed to advancing climate action that lowers costs, cuts pollution and strengthens communities.
Climate Mayors is the nation’s largest and most diverse coalition of city leaders — representing more than 350 mayors across 47 states — committed to advancing climate action that lowers costs, cuts pollution and strengthens communities.
Change requires action
The Alphabet Resistance was at their usual spot on the 50th Street overpass with a simple message.
Change requires action - VOTE
Travels with Charlie: Fall Arriving on Our Lake Shore
The last fews days have announced Fall Arriving on our Lake Shore.
Charlie and I wandering along the path north Lake Washington. You can seem the leaf colors starting to change.
The geese and water and sky say goodbye to summer days.
Notice our changes from one season to another that are so dynamic. When you are outside, take a few looks around and discover your own dynamic seasonal changes.
Cheers, Gordon Snyder
Jobs: WSDOT NWR Area Consultant Liaison Engineer (TTE)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$102,967 – $138,461 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a skilled Transportation Technical Engineer to serve as the Northwest Region (NWR) Area Consultant Liaison Engineer.
See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
Almost full moon
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| Tuesday's moon. Photo by Jan Hansen |
This was the moon on Tuesday evening, working its way towards Saturday's full moon.
IEUM Korean School Launches 'IEUM Chamber Orchestra' and Welcomes New Members October 9, 2026
IEUM Korean School is launching the IEUM Chamber Orchestra to serve as a musical bridge connecting the local community across generations, and is now actively recruiting new members.
Reflecting the meaning of the school's name, IEUM (which translates to "connect" or "link"), the orchestra was founded to create a space for harmony and communication, bridging different generations through the universal language of music.
Recruitment is open not only to current students, parents, teachers, and teaching assistants (TAs) of IEUM Korean School, but also to any local community members who love music and wish to perform in an orchestra.
Open Positions:
- Strings: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Woodwinds & Brass: Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, and others
Application & Inquiries
Online Application Form: Application Form
"We look forward to the active interest and participation of everyone who loves music and wants to create beautiful harmony across generations together," expressed IEUM Korean School.
For applications and further inquiries, please contact IEUM Korean School
- via email at ieumkoreanschool@naks.org or
- call 425-534-8444.
이음 한국학교(IEUM)
(425) 534-8444
19350 Firlands Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Shorecrest boys varsity tennis vs Overlake 9-26-26 and vs Curtis
9-26-26
Shorecrest 4, Overlake 3
Singles
Doubles
Boys varsity tennis
Curtis 4 Shorecrest 3
Singles
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Shorecrest 4, Overlake 3
Singles
- Mihai Stansky (S) def. Tim Levanidov 6-2, 6-4.
- Linden Dean (O) def. Miles Garbaccio 6-7(5), 6-3, 10-5.
- Levi Leptich (S) won by forfeit.
Doubles
- Benin Liu-Eric Lou (O) def. Eli Barr-Grant Carpenter 6-1, 6-0.
- Griffin Davis-Ivan Soff (O) def. Luke Artherholt-Winston Liu 6-2, 7-5, 10-8.
- Will Lo-Kaden Strang (S) def. Tejar Velu-Yihan Sun 7-5, 6-3.
- Moses Klein-Beck Zriny (S) def. Devank De-Carter Neal 6-4, 6-2.
Curtis 4 Shorecrest 3
Singles
- Mihai Stansky (S) def. Isaac Yeo 6-0, 6-1.
- Noah Tran (C) def. Winston Liu 6-2, 6-4.
- Joseph Oh (C) def. Kaden Strang 6-3, 6-4.
- Hamin Kim-Tim Groseenbach (C) def. Levi Leptich-Grant Carpenter 6-1, 6-2.
- Luke Artherholt-Will Lo (S) def. Brandon Vu-Isaac An 3-6, 6-3, 10-5.
- Zeke Hume-Ben Park (C) def. Evelyn Suriya-Kiptyn Mason 6-3, 6-4.
- Moses Klein-Beck Zriny (S) def. Sebastian Kyle-Brandon Cheong 7-5, 7-6(3).
--Rob Mann
Shorecrest Varsity XC runners compete in 2026 Nike Bob Firman Invitational in Spokane Valley WA
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| XC race start. Photo by Lisa Muilenburg |
Shorecrest varsity
Cross Country Boys & Girls
9-26-26
Spokane Valley WA
Shorecrest Varsity runners traveled to Spokane Valley, WA for the 2026 Nike Bob Firman Invitational!
There were 2,892 high school athletes representing 115 schools from 10 states and 1 Canadian Province.
Both the girls and boys teams competed in the Elite races, against nationally ranked teams. The tough competition resulted in big PR's and great races for many of our athletes. We are excited to see where this puts them in WA state rankings.
Our next meet is the Nike Twilight XC Invitational, Saturday October 3, 2026 at Legion Memorial Golf Course 144 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA 98201
Shorecrest Varsity runners traveled to Spokane Valley, WA for the 2026 Nike Bob Firman Invitational!
There were 2,892 high school athletes representing 115 schools from 10 states and 1 Canadian Province.
Both the girls and boys teams competed in the Elite races, against nationally ranked teams. The tough competition resulted in big PR's and great races for many of our athletes. We are excited to see where this puts them in WA state rankings.
Our next meet is the Nike Twilight XC Invitational, Saturday October 3, 2026 at Legion Memorial Golf Course 144 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA 98201
We are excited to see how the whole team does at this competition.
-Lisa Muilenburg
-Lisa Muilenburg
Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds meeting Tuesday October 13, 2026
Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly welcomes “Western Rivers Conservancy” for our Tuesday, October 13, 2026 meeting, from 6-8pm at the Lake Ballinger Center. Western Rivers Conservancy is a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting the lands that rivers need to thrive.
Their presentation “Sometimes to Save a River You Have to Buy It,” explores how strategic land protection plays a critical role in restoring river systems and expanding public access across the state
At our October meeting we’ll explore this conservation model through the lens of real projects here in Washington, including Robe Canyon along the Snoqualmie River.
Western Rivers Conservancy is one of several organizations Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds supports through our annual conservation donations-part of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the waters and landscapes that gives so much to our community.
EVENT DETAILS
The meeting is free and open to the public.
The doors open at 5:30pm. and the meeting is from 6-8pm
The Lake Ballinger Center is at 23000 Lakeview Drive in Mountlake Terrace.
For more information On Western Rivers Conservancy or the Olympic Fly Fishers visit olympicflyfishers.com.
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At our October meeting we’ll explore this conservation model through the lens of real projects here in Washington, including Robe Canyon along the Snoqualmie River.
Western Rivers Conservancy is one of several organizations Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds supports through our annual conservation donations-part of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the waters and landscapes that gives so much to our community.
EVENT DETAILS
The meeting is free and open to the public.
The doors open at 5:30pm. and the meeting is from 6-8pm
The Lake Ballinger Center is at 23000 Lakeview Drive in Mountlake Terrace.
For more information On Western Rivers Conservancy or the Olympic Fly Fishers visit olympicflyfishers.com.
Scene on the Sound - end of summer
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
Our weather is doing its normal topsy turvy behavior - there was even a brief moment of sunshine this evening.
Welcome to Fall.
Nine Lives Gala raises $240,000 for rescue kitties
One week ago, 400 members of our community came together for Seattle Area Feline Rescue's (SAFe’s) annual Nine Lives Gala. Between our in-person event and online auction, you helped raise $240,000 to provide vital supplies, essential care, and safe spaces for Rescue kitties.
We left inspired by your dedication to our mission. Surrounded by so much love, hope, and support for cats in need, we are once again reminded of the amazing things we can accomplish together. Thank you so much to the staff, volunteers, foster homes, and community who make this event possible.
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Third Place Art Walk (TPAW) and More on October 10, 2026
THIRD PLACE ART WALK (TPAW) & MORE ON OCTOBER 10!
Join The Vulpine, Emerald Dragon Games, Seattle Built and neighbors on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for a family-friendly afternoon celebrating art, creativity, games, food, music, and community in Lake Forest Park!
We’re bringing together 14+ local artists and makers to share paintings, sculptures, pottery, illustrations, handmade goods, and other one-of-a-kind creations, with a whole lot more happening along the way:
- Experience The Reptile Man for an unforgettable Live Animal Experience
- Enjoy Live Music throughout the afternoon
- Supercars and Supercar Racing Simulators with Prizes
- Pokémon Minigames with Prizes
- Food, Drinks, Games, Prizes & more
- All ages welcome!
- Free!
October 10, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm at The Vulpine, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.
Celebrate Washington apples at the Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday September 26, 2026
Shoreline Farmers Market is held at the BikeLink Park 'n Ride at 192nd and Aurora Ave N in Shoreline.
If you ride your bike to the market, there are valets as well as bike lockers. If you drive a car, there's parking.
Besides apples, there are lots of yummy baked goods.
The market is open 10am to 2pm on Saturday through the end of October.
AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development
The federal government must also preserve state authority to regulate this technology by prohibiting preemption of state laws, the attorneys general wrote in the letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
The Washington Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is working closely with lawmakers to enact AI regulation at the state level. The AGO led the work of the Washington State AI Task Force, which released its final report in July, and recently established a Technology Policy Team to continue the work of addressing the social and legal impacts of AI and other emerging technologies.
Last year, the AGO worked with other states and Washington’s congressional delegation to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed ban on state AI laws.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta have recently revealed that rogue AI agents have escaped testing environments, entered the open web, and engaged in dangerous and unlawful actions.
“Lawmakers must act to protect the public’s interest and ensure safe AI development. Inaction will lead to potentially existential risks,” Brown said.
“Our state is working to establish greater protections and accountability under our laws. But we need bipartisan leadership from Congress to prevent the technology from ever evading human control and infringing on our rights.”
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta have recently revealed that rogue AI agents have escaped testing environments, entered the open web, and engaged in dangerous and unlawful actions.
One Anthropic employee recently sparked worldwide concern when he resigned and posted online that people building AI fear the technology could destroy humanity by the end of the decade.
In their letter, the coalition emphasizes that any AI regulatory scheme considered by Congress must include:
Joining Brown in sending the letter to Congress are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, and American Samoa.
In their letter, the coalition emphasizes that any AI regulatory scheme considered by Congress must include:
- Federal oversight of safety testing and standards, led by experts in the field of AI model safety and backed by consistent performance benchmarks;
- Uniform and transparent government-led incident response with public findings that allow the industry to rapidly evolve in response;
- Safety infrastructure and experienced leaders to make critical safety decisions unburdened by profit maximization;
- International cooperation to pace AI advancement and prevent the development of harmful superintelligence; and
- A prohibition on preemption of state laws and full authority for state officials to enforce federal protections.
Joining Brown in sending the letter to Congress are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, and American Samoa.
Long-term sidewalk closure in front of Kenmore Park-and-Ride
Starting Monday, September 28, 2026 Sound Transit will close the sidewalk in front of the Kenmore Park-and-Ride’s east parking lot for Stride S3 Line construction.
Crews will work Monday through Friday, 6am–3pm. Crews need to close the sidewalk in front of the east parking lot to complete a variety of construction activities including utility, roadway improvements, and building a landscaping strip.
The closure is expected to last through the end of the year.
The closure is expected to last through the end of the year.
Pedestrians must follow the detour routes 24/7 to get around the sidewalk closure (see map).
Eastbound pedestrians:
Eastbound pedestrians:
- Pedestrians will be able to access the Kenmore Park-and-Ride and bus stops via the northern sidewalk and will not need to follow the detour.
- Pedestrians looking to access anything east of the Kenmore Park-and-Ride will detour via 73rd Ave NE and SR 522 (Bothell Way NE) to get to the Burke-Gilman Trail, then return via 77th Ave NE.
- Pedestrians looking to access the Kenmore Park-and-Ride or anything west of it will need to detour via 77th Ave NE and SR 522 (Bothell Way NE) to get to the Burke-Gilman Trail, then return via 73rd Ave NE.
League of Women Voters of Snohomish County reports growing membership, expanded outreach in 2025-26
EVERETT, Wash. — The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) grew to 270 members and broadened its community reach during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, according to the organization's newly released annual report.
The all-volunteer, nonpartisan group’s courier team drove 1,839 miles to deliver registration and education materials to 109 sites, while civic information displays at eight Sno-Isle Libraries branches drew attention from an estimated 130,000 individuals. Candidate forums garnered 6,453 listens and views during the 2025 primary and general election period.
Among the year's more memorable moments: a group of teenage boys wandered past a League registration table at the South Everett Goodwill and, when asked if they were registered, answered, "We're not old enough."
A volunteer explained that Washington lets 16-year-olds sign up through its Future Voter program, and one of the boys scanned the QR code on the spot.
“He had all his friends register before they left the store and told us he was going to tell everyone how easy it was,” said League volunteer Micke Fellows. Scenes like that helped the League log roughly 1,100 conversations with teens about voting over the course of the year, more than it had in years.
Other highlights from the year include:
The League also earned outside recognition. Everett's mayor honored LWVSC with a Civic Engagement Award in December 2025, and the City of Mountlake Terrace recognized Community Outreach Committee Chair Nadine Shanti in February 2026 for her work empowering voters.
The full report is available on their website home page, lwvsnoho.org.
The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, the same year women won the vote. For more than 100 years, we have been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play an active role in democracy.
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“Recognizing that the national League of Women Voters had declared a ‘Constitutional Crisis,’ we started a Resisting Threats to Democracy program,” 2025-2026 LWVSC President Lisa Utter said. “The challenges keep coming — and we'll meet them,” she wrote in the report. “It takes all of us.”
Other highlights from the year include:
- Partnering with Snohomish County Elections, KSER FM, The Daily Herald, Edmonds College and other organizations on 21 candidate forums;
- Hosting voter education tables at 28 community events, including the Snohomish Pride Parade, Juneteenth celebrations and the Sounds of Africa Fest, and giving nine presentations to groups such as Everett Rotary;
- Distributing 500 Know Your Rights cards to 24 food banks and observing 18 public meetings through the League's observer corps;
- Launching a Resisting Threats to Democracy program during the first full year of the national League's Unite and Rise initiative; and
- Running a responsible forestry campaign on Meta that reached 110,442 county residents from April through June, supported by grants from the Keta Legacy Foundation, the Hazel Miller Foundation and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation.
The League also earned outside recognition. Everett's mayor honored LWVSC with a Civic Engagement Award in December 2025, and the City of Mountlake Terrace recognized Community Outreach Committee Chair Nadine Shanti in February 2026 for her work empowering voters.
The full report is available on their website home page, lwvsnoho.org.
The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, the same year women won the vote. For more than 100 years, we have been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play an active role in democracy.
Design a Reusable Bag contest for kids 14 and under
North City Water District “Design a Reusable Canvas Bag” contest—entries due on or before October 30, 2026.
The winning artwork will be printed on a large, reusable canvas bag that will be handed out at local community events and festivals all throughout the year (and can also be used for groceries and other purposes).
DUE OCTOBER 30th
The winning artwork will be printed on a large, reusable canvas bag that will be used to distribute water conservation materials at local events and festivals throughout the year (and with a little luck, re-used for groceries or other purposes throughout our community).
To get started, download the entry form and design template here > Design a Reusable Bag Contest 2026
Contest Rules:
- Only one entry per person. Drawing must be submitted on the downloadable form.
- All addresses and email address will be kept confidential and will NOT be used or published.
- The drawing must relate to the theme, “We Use Water Wisely.” Show us how you try to conserve water at home or at school. Feel free to use words in your drawing. Please use only ONE color (markers or ink pen work best).
- To enter the contest, mail your completed entry form with your drawing to: North City Water District, Attn: Administration – Art Contest, 1519 NE 177th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155.
- Entries must be received by October 30th and cannot be returned.
- Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, adherence to the theme and overall design by a panel of North City Water District employees and commissioners. Winners will be notified by November 30, 2026.
- One Grand Prize winner and 4 runners-up will be selected.
- Grand Prize winner’s artwork will be featured on the North City Water District reusable bags and they will receive a Clean Water Science Kit. The winner agrees to allow the District to publish their first name and last initial, age, and artwork on the District’s reusable canvas bags. Bags will be distributed with water conservation materials at community events and festivals throughout the year.
- Runners-up will be featured in the District’s newsletter and website and will receive a STEM Kit.
- All contest entrants agree to allow North City Water District to use their drawings in our newsletters or on our website.
- All materials received will become the property of North City Water District and will not be returned. North City Water District will not be responsible for entries that are damaged or lost in the mail.
- Void where prohibited by Law.
Red-tailed hawk in perpendicular dive
Friday, September 25, 2026
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| Photo by Jan Hansen |
Yesterday was the first time that I have seen a red-tailed hawk in a perpendicular dive. This one is a juvenile so the red color has not developed.
--Jan Hansen
Spooky Starry Night Sip and Paint October 4, 2026
Spooky Starry Night Sip and Paint
Sunday, October 4, 2026
6:00-8:00 pm
Vault 177, Richmond Beach
$65
All supplies provided
Plus:
One complimentary glass of wine or draft beer of your choice - OR - enjoy our specialty cocktail made just for this event!
Grounded in the Midst of Chaos - nervous system and mindfulness series October 2026
Grounded in the Midst of Chaos: Nervous System and Mindfulness: a six week mindfulness and nervous system series with Jigna Patel.
The world has felt like a lot lately. The news moves fast, the calendar keeps filling, and most of us are quietly carrying more than we let on. If you have been bracing your way through the noise, this is your invitation to find some steady ground.
Mindful Life Transition Coach Jigna Patel invites adults across Seattle to Grounded in the Midst of Chaos, a six week in person series at Shoreline College beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026. 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.
We meet once a week and build a real mindfulness practice from the ground up. Each session weaves together nervous system awareness, breath work, and gentle somatic tools you can carry into everyday life. Nothing here stays abstract. You leave with skills you can actually use when everything around you keeps moving.
Together, in a small and welcoming circle, we practice coming home to ourselves. How to settle when the day feels like too much. How to stay anchored inside while the world keeps spinning.
This course is open to adults of all backgrounds and every level of experience. You do not need to have meditated before, and you do not need to already feel calm. You only have to show up as you are.
In person · Six Tuesdays, October 13 through November 17, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club October events
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| Sno-King International Folk Dance Club Photo by Mary Ann Tracy |
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club - October 2026
Hopa! Don't miss very busy outside teacher Jana Rickel's lesson at Sno-King on Wednesday the 14th.
Our set dance lesson, which usually comes on that second Wednesday, will move to Wednesday the 7th.
Sno-King dances on Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 pm. Join the fun and try dances from around the world. This includes partner, no-partner, set, and individual dances, and there is no need to bring a partner.
We teach something every Wednesday and often review others too. Among the dances taught this month will be ones from Romania, Greece, and Scotland.
- Wednesday October 7 - 6:45-9:00 - Set teaching night the first half hour, starting at 6:45 sharp. Latecomers may not be able to join a set.
- Saturday October 10 - 7:00-9:00 - A Pumpkin Party! Come and find out what that means. You could wear orange and bring snacks to share. 🎃
- Wednesday October 14 - 7:00-requests. 7:30 -8:30 Jana will teach two terrific line dances, one fast and one slow.. Then requests.
- Wednesday October 21 - 7:00 - 9:00 review of Jana's dances
- Wednesday October 28 - Boo! A Halloween party. Dress up and scare us if you like, and bring some snacks too! 🎃
$8. First time free.
Food Drive Saturday 11am to 1pm Richmond Beach Congregational Church upper lot
Our quarterly food drive is more important than ever. Please join us in helping our neighbors by dropping your donations off on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11am -1pm. Drive thru the 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
- 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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