Shoreline Area News

The Nutcracker - Olympic Ballet Theatre

Monday, October 5, 2026

Olympic Ballet Theatre "The Nutcracker"
Into Dust Photography

Celebrate the holiday season with Olympic Ballet Theatre’s beloved production of The Nutcracker, returning December 11–22, 2026, in Everett and Edmonds!

Choreographed by OBT Artistic Directors Oleg Gorboulev and Mara Vinson, this classic production features Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, beautiful sets and costumes, and sets designed by Jeanne Franz, Phillip Lineau, and Ruth Gilmore.

Watch the The Nutcracker Trailer!

Edmonds Center for the Arts

410 4th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020

(425) 275-9595

Tickets: $31–$63

Thursday, December 17 at 10:30 AM — Abridged matinee*
Friday, December 18 at 10:30 AM — Abridged matinee*
Friday, December 18 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 19 at 2 PM
Saturday, December 19 at 7 PM
Sunday, December 20 at 5 PM
Monday, December 21 at 1 PM
Monday, December 21 at 5 PM
Tuesday, December 22 at 1 PM

*Abridged matinees are designed for school and community groups. Group reservations are available through Olympic Ballet Theatre.

Everett Performing Arts Center - managed by Village Theatre

2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201

(425) 392-2202

Tickets: $30–$50

Friday, December 11 at 10:30 AM — Abridged matinee*
Saturday, December 12 at 2 PM
Saturday, December 12 at 7 PM
Sunday, December 13 at 1 PM
Sunday, December 13 at 5 PM

For tickets and additional information, visit olympicballet.org

The Northshore Green Careers Expo October 28, 2026 in Kenmore

The Northshore Green Careers Expo

October 28, 2026 from 3-6pm

Kenmore City Hall

18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

Calling all job seekers, students, and career shifters interested in launching or advancing a career in the green economy!

Jointly hosted by the Cities of Kenmore, Bothell, and Lake Forest Park, the Northshore Green Careers Expo brings together employers, training providers, and organizations across the environmental and sustainability sectors.

Alongside employer booths, attendees can access resume support, career coaching, and complimentary professional headshots.

Join us at Kenmore City Hall on October 28th from 3–6pm for an informative afternoon designed to help you take the next step in your green career journey.

Clothed with Love opens in Lake Forest Park Town Center

Clothed With Love LLC, a new women’s curated secondhand thrift shop, is launching here in Lake Forest Park.

Clothed With Love is focused on helping women find beautiful, quality secondhand clothing while also giving back to women in need.

We’re having our first Grand Opening Pop-Up on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11am–4pm at Stone Atelier inside Town Center at Lake Forest Park.

The shop will feature carefully curated women’s clothing and accessories, with a focus on elevated everyday style, sustainability, and community. A portion of proceeds will also support women in need.

Town Center is located at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. Stone Atelier is on the lower level of the main building.

The LFP Climate Hub Mural Expands

Walk into the LFP Climate Hub and you will find salmon swimming upstream, leaping out of the water, river otters, a heron, turtle, all emerging out of a new mural.

The mural is almost complete. Over 50 people came to paint this past Sunday morning, including children and their parents, local artists, and many others. The mural is a reminder of the environment and how important it is to us in providing fresh water, shade for humans and for fish, animals, trees and other plants.

Local artists donate hours of their time to create the mural that has redefined the Climate Hub corner of the LFP Commons. Debbie Tamassio, the owner of the Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park, created the design and Staci Adman created the outline on the wall that guided the painting phase. Numbers in the outline represented the 12 colors of the mural and members of the community painted by numbers.

The LFP Climate Hub is a new nonprofit organization. The focus of the LFP Climate Hub is education and action to reduce emissions, sustain our natural environment and build a sustainable and resilient community.

The next LFP Climate Hub event is a Community Conversation.

Save the date October 25, 2026, 4-6pm at Third Place Commons stage (17171 Bothell Way NE). This Climate Hub Community Conversation will share the LFP Salmon Story: Past, Present and Future. The Conversation will explore the impact of climate change on salmon, the story of salmon in our streams and how to get involved in efforts to improve salmon habitats.

Scene on the Sound

USCG Munro photo by Jan Hansen

USCG Munro (WMSL-755): Commissioned in 2017, is one of four U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class National Security Cutters homeported in Alameda, California.

She sailed past Shoreline Sunday evening.

The cutter is named in honor of Signalman First Class Douglas A. Munro – the only Coast Guardsman awarded the Medal of Honor – for his heroic actions on September 27th, 1942, when he gallantly sacrificed himself in the defense, rescue, and evacuation of 500 stranded U.S. Marines from Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands.

--Jan Hansen

Joint statement of Governor Bob Ferguson and Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller on West Coast Oil Pipeline

The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill covered thousands of miles of ocean and beach
and killed at least 250,000 seabirds. Photo courtesy NOAA

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson and Washington Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller offer the following joint statement regarding the Oct. 1, 2026 decision by the Canadian Major Projects Office to list the West Coast Oil Pipeline as a “Project of National Interest”:

"We are disappointed in the decision today by the Government of Canada to list the proposed oil pipeline as a project of national interest. The classification puts the project on a fast track, limiting environmental reviews and the ability to provide input.

"The proposed project would bring a massive expansion in both the volume of crude oil and the number of tankers transiting the Salish Sea. If a project of this scale is going to proceed, it needs to come with a corresponding commitment to also increase our region’s capacity to prevent and respond to a catastrophic spill.

"Washington State has worked for decades to ensure that we are ready to respond to a major oil spill on either side of the border. These existing resources would be insufficient in the face of this scale of expansion.

"This project would bring supertankers to the Salish Sea that have been barred from Washington ports since the 1970s. It would double the volume of Canadian crude oil transiting through Haro Strait and Boundary Pass.

"Tankers of this size would be unprecedented in these waters. Each of these ships has a capacity of up to 92 million gallons of oil. That’s 260% more oil than the largest tankers currently in these waters. And the capacity of each of those vessels is eight times the volume of oil spilled during the Exxon Valdez spill.

"Such a spill would pose an existential threat to the Southern Resident Killer Whales, to the unique ecosystems of the Salish Sea, and to the Tribal and First Nations communities that depend on these marine resources.

"If this project proceeds, it is critical that the Canadian government make detailed commitments to safeguard our shared marine waters and fill these gaps in our response capabilities."

Update from LFP Police on drive-by shooting

UPDATE 10/4/26 @ 6:50 a.m.

The victim is in a satisfactory and stable condition at the hospital. One person was arrested near the shooting scene on unrelated felony charges.

The suspect(s) are still outstanding and we are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the perpetrator(s).

Please contact the Lake Forest Park PD through our 24-hour non-emergency dispatch line of 425-577-5656 if you have any information or video evidence that can assist this investigation.

Original story here

Local resident (and track coach) releases third stand up comedy special on YouTube

Lake Forest Park resident, Brad Upton, is releasing his third stand up comedy special on Friday, October 9th, 2026.

Nate Bargatze is the executive producer and it will be available on YouTube on the Nateland channel.

Upton’s two previous specials on Dry Bar comedy have made him Dry Bar’s most popular comedian with over 450 million views. Besides a very successful 40-year stand up comedy career, Upton has also spent the past 18 years as the hurdle coach for Shorecrest’s track team.

Shoreline IEUM Korean School Hosts Festive Chuseok & Gaecheonjeol Cultural Celebration

On Friday, October 2, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, IEUM Korean School (Principal Jeonghee Shin) hosted its "Gaecheonjeol Cultural Lesson and Chuseok Celebration," bringing together students, teachers, student aides, and the Parent Association for a joyous and successful evening.

The event featured a rich variety of educational and cultural programs designed to celebrate two major traditional milestones: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) and Gaecheonjeol (National Foundation Day).

Honoring Gaecheonjeol: Celebrating over 4,300 Years of Korean History

As part of the cultural curriculum, students learned about the profound historical significance of Gaecheonjeol (National Foundation Day), celebrated annually on October 3rd. Literally translating to "The Day the Sky Opened,"Gaecheonjeol commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, by Dangun Wanggeom in 2333 BCE.

Through interactive lessons, the school highlighted Korea's extraordinary history spanning over 4,300 years (often referred to as Korea's 5,000-year heritage). Students explored how this deep-rooted history, built upon the founding philosophy of Hongik Ingan ("to broadly benefit all mankind"), shapes the enduring cultural identity and rich tradition of unity that Koreans celebrate today.

Festive Tradition and Community Fellowship

Along with learning about Korea's historic origins, attendees experienced the warm fellowship of Chuseok by sharing traditional delicacies such as songpyeon (half-moon rice cakes) and bungeoppang (fish-shaped pastries). The evening continued with energetic Chuseok trivia and traditional Korean folk games, offering students hands-on learning blended with festive holiday joy.

Community Leadership and Key Appointments

Distinguished leaders from the Korean-American school community graced the occasion to offer their congratulations on the school's opening: Seungju Cho (Board Chair of the NAKS Northwest Regional Council), Mikyoung Kwon (Vice Board Chair of NAKS Headquarters), and Jihyun Kim (Vice President of the NAKS Northwest Regional Council). (Pictured from left: Vice President Jihyun Kim, Board Chair Seungju Cho, Principal Jeonghee Shin, and Vice Board Chair Mikyoung Kwon).

During the event, Principal Jeonghee Shin made a surprise announcement regarding key leadership. Principal Shin formally announced that Mikyoung Kwon—immediate past President of the NAKS Northwest Regional Council and current Vice Board Chair of the National Association for Korean Schools (NAKS)—has officially joined IEUM Korean School as its new Vice Principal and Board Member.

"It is an immense honor to welcome Vice Chair Mikyoung Kwon, who has dedicated years of extraordinary leadership to Korean language education across the Pacific Northwest, as our new Vice Principal and Board Member," said Principal Jeonghee Shin.

"Her profound expertise and leadership will serve as an invaluable cornerstone for the growth and excellence of IEUM Korean School."

The evening served as a memorable milestone for the entire school community, connecting young Korean-Americans to their deep historical roots while launching a bright future for IEUM Korean School.

Contact & School Information

Website: 이음 한국학교(IEUM)
Address: 19350 Firlands Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: (425) 534-8444
Email: ieumkoreanschool@naks.org

Indoor kite flying

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Sylvia at the Spartan Gym
Photo by Kathy Plant

Indoor kite flying has come to the Spartan Gym in Shoreline. If you are between 12 and 90 years old you may wish to check out this new activity. If you can walk and use your arms, you can fly a kite indoors. It is fun, lightly aerobic, and a great cool season activity.

Indoor kites are super efficient and require no wind. Defying gravity, they are propelled by a gentle balance of movement and technique and usually accompanied by music.

Come join us on Tuesdays from noon to 3 pm in the Spartan Gym. The cost is $3.00 to $5.00 per session depending on age and city of residency. The gym is located at 202 NE 185th Street. For questions and additional information contact Kimberly at kcgtaylor@gmail.com

2026 Student Mock Election opens for Washington students

OLYMPIA — The 2026 Student Mock Election is officially open to Washington state K-12 students and educators, Thursday, Oct. 1, through Election Day, Nov. 3. The Office of the Secretary of State encourages all students and educators to participate.

The Student Mock Election is a non-partisan, educational event that teaches how to be an informed voter, promotes civic awareness and participation, and gives students hands-on experience with the democratic process by allowing them to cast votes on issues and candidates using grade-appropriate lessons.

“The Student Mock Election is more than just a classroom exercise. This program is actively educating future voters and empowering them to engage in civic life once they’re eligible to vote,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said.

“My message for future voters is this: your voice matters. Thank you to the educators who make this possible and to every student participating in this year’s mock election.”

The 2026 toolkit has students learn about lawmaking through what’s on the ballot. The toolkit includes materials to hold a classroom election, and students vote on paper ballots, just like in real Washington elections.

An alternate toolkit designed for younger students allows them to vote on easy-to-understand issues and races, such as Sasquatch or the Lake Chelan Dragon as the state cryptid.

Ballots, vote tabulation sheets, posters, and Voters’ Pamphlets are available for download. Educators participating in the Student Mock Election can order free “I voted” stickers through the Office's website as well.

From Oct. 1 until the Nov. 3 General Election, classroom participation statistics will be available on the Secretary of State’s Student Mock Election engagement dashboard.

HNTB joins Sound Transit in celebrating the opening of Pinehurst Station

New Pinehurst station
Photo courtesy HNTB

Accelerated delivery of Sound Transit’s first infill station marks an important milestone for North Seattle communities

SEATTLE (Sept. 30, 2026) - HNTB joins Sound Transit and regional partners in celebrating the opening of Pinehurst Station, the agency’s first infill station and newest Seattle station, connecting North Seattle communities to the Link light rail 1 and 2 lines.

Opening five years ahead of its original schedule, Pinehurst Station adds a new stop along the existing light rail corridor near NE 130th Street, expanding access to the regional transit system for surrounding North Seattle communities.

HNTB served as final design prime and managing partner of the design joint venture. The firm’s responsibilities included structural design, site lighting, landscape and urban design, systems coordination, traffic control and traffic signals.

“Pinehurst Station reflects years of close coordination among Sound Transit, the design and construction teams and agency partners,” said Andrew Herten, HNTB design manager.

“Together, we helped advance a design that responds to a constrained site, active transit operations and the needs of the surrounding community.”

Designing Pinehurst Station within a highly constrained site between Interstate 5 and 5th Avenue NE required careful coordination with existing light rail and roadway operations. HNTB worked with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the city of Seattle on traffic control, signals and roadway impacts while developing a structural approach suited to the narrow station footprint.

Passengers loading at Pinehurst on opening day
Photo courtesy HNTB

HNTB provided specialized structural and seismic design that integrated key station and trackway elements. This allowed portions of the station structure to be incorporated into the broader Lynnwood Link work and constructed before the trackway was energized, reducing construction complexity once light rail service began and helping support Sound Transit’s accelerated delivery schedule.

“Pinehurst Station brings a long-awaited light rail connection to North Seattle,” said Taylor Carroll, Sound Transit deputy executive project director.

“Opening the agency’s first infill station five years ahead of its original schedule reflects the dedication and collaboration of the entire project team. We are proud to celebrate this achievement with the community and the many partners who helped make it possible.”

Located midway between the Lake City and Bitter Lake urban villages and connected by frequent King County Metro bus service, Pinehurst Station expands regional transit access for North Seattle communities.

It builds on the Lynnwood Link Extension, which opened in 2024 and extended light rail north from Northgate through Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace to Lynnwood. The project team also coordinated with the Seattle Department of Transportation, city of Shoreline, King County and other partners to connect the station with surrounding transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements.

Drop off spaces at Pinehurst Station
Photo courtesy HNTB

About HNTB

For more than a century, HNTB Corporation has been at the forefront of designing and advancing transportation infrastructure that enhances mobility and improves local communities. With client relationships spanning decades, we understand infrastructure life cycles and have perspective and experience to solve the most complex technical, financial and operational challenges with vision and imagination.

As employee owners committed to excellence, we prioritize client success while delivering a full spectrum of infrastructure-related services. Discover HNTB’s Spark at www.hntb.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.

Tool Sale to be repeated December 5, 2026 in Lake City

Photo courtesy Shoreline Tool Library

The Shoreline Tool Library Fall 2026 "All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale was so much fun that we're having another one later this year! We'll be bringing thousands of accessible tools to Reuse Commons Lake City on Saturday, December 5, 2026 for our very first indoor Tool Sale 🛠️🫶

We'll have more details to share, but for now, mark your calendars and look at all of these fun photos from our most recent Tool Sale! We saw hundreds of happy faces, and thousands of tools, upcycled art, bikes, and salvaged goods found new homes.

Thank you so much for coming out here, laughing with us as you discovered the oddest finds, and taking items with you that could've otherwise ended up in the landfill 💚

Our Tool Sales are nonprofit fundraising events. All proceeds support the Seattle REconomy community and our tool libraries in NE Seattle and Shoreline. This last event was sponsored by Floor Coverings International and was in partnership with Salvation Artists Collective and Brotherton Cadillac NW.

When we create the official event page, we'll be emailing folks who fill out our Newsletter Sign-Up Form and check Classes & Events > Tool Sale. If you are hoping to purchase a presale ticket, we recommend signing up for notifications.

📨 Newsletter Sign-Up

AG’s office establishes permanent Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team as federal grant ends

The state’s nearly decade-long initiative to improve the handling of sexual assault investigations entered a new era this week.

What began with federal funding in 2017 as the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative is now a permanent, state-funded Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team in the Attorney General’s Office after the federal grant officially ended Wednesday.

“I’m proud of the many AG employees past and present who contributed to this work over the last nine years to bring justice and healing to victims, survivors, and their families,” said Brown.

“This work is far from over. Justice must be served. We will work with our local law enforcement partners to support the effective investigation and prosecution of these cases.”

In 2017, Washington faced significant challenges inventorying, tracking, and testing sexual assault kits, as well as the status of related investigations. Statewide, there were more than 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, mostly housed in local police stations. That same year, the state was awarded a federal grant to start the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Over the next nine years, the AG’s office worked with local law enforcement agencies and with crime labs to identify and test each of the more than 10,000 assault kits. The last of the kits that the crime lab tested as part of this grant was in May 2026.

As a result, at least 22 cases have been solved, a number that is expected to grow with many investigations ongoing.

The AG’s office facilitated the uploading of 4,186 DNA profiles to the national database to assist with investigations, with more than 2,000 of those DNA profiles resulting in a “hit” on the database as matching either an offender already in the system or DNA related to another crime.

This DNA evidence will be useful to investigators in Washington and other states for years to come.

In 2019, the AG’s office started the related “Lawfully Owned DNA” project, which identified convicted Washington offenders who were supposed to have submitted a DNA sample upon conviction, but no sample was ever collected. The AG’s office identified these individuals and worked with local law enforcement to collect and inventory DNA samples.

Since the beginning of this work approximately 4,000 new DNA samples have been collected. Some of those samples are a result of more recent convictions.

As the federal grant which supported this work was winding down, the AG’s office successfully obtained funding from the Legislature in 2024 to continue this work on a permanent basis. On September 30, the federal grant officially ended.

The AG’s Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team will support local law enforcement on investigations, prosecutions, cold case reviews, anti-human trafficking work, and data collection and analysis on sexual assault and human trafficking cases.

The team has also received a federal grant to coordinate hospital responses to reports of sexual and special assaults by Washington forensic nurse examiners. This work will improve access to care for victims and survivors and maximize the chances that the perpetrators will be successfully brought to justice.

Learn more about the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

A properly fitted backpack can help kids avoid pain

Physical Therapist Jenny Chang explains
how to fit a backpack for a child

School-age kids are back at their desks and, for many, backpacks still carry their share of the class load. An improperly fitted or overloaded backpack can contribute to pain and poor posture. Physical therapist Jenny Chang shares what parents and students should know about choosing and wearing a backpack safely.

“[The backpack should be] 10% to 15% of the child's weight. So if you're looking at a first-grader, it should be 6 to 7 pounds,” Chang said.

A child’s complaints of pain or changes in posture are signs that a backpack is too heavy or a poor fit to their body.

“From a physical standpoint, their posture is one big one that I look at. If it's too heavy, if it's pulling them back, if they're leaning back or if it's so heavy that they're punching forward or they're leaning forward to counteract a weight,” those are red flags, Chang said.

Watch the YouTube video here

Standing Room Only at talk on Shoreline history

Photo by RJ Perna

On Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 4-5:30pm, author and historian Vicki Stiles talked about her recently published history, "Shoreline, Washington: From First People to a New City."

The book team of Author Vicki Stiles and Designer Barry Hansen discussed what goes into the creation of a history book both from a content and a design standpoint, along with a Q&A at the end.

Copies of the book were available for signing and purchase after the event.

The book was published by the Shoreline Historical Museum and copies can be purchased there.

18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Phone: 206-542-7111

Hours:

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 10 AM–4 PM
Saturday 10 AM–4 PM

Lake Forest Park Police investigating reported drive-by shooting

On October 3, 2026 at approximately 10:28pm, Lake Forest Park Police Department officers responded to the area of NE 179th Ct and 28th Ave NE following reports from several residents who heard numerous gunshots and observed people running and screaming.

Officers arrived immediately and located a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the hip. Preliminary information indicated the incident may have been a drive-by shooting, and the suspect(s) had already left the area before officers arrived.

LFP Police officers and fire department personnel provided first aid to the victim, who was subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.

Several neighboring law enforcement agencies also responded to assist LFP officers with the investigation. A 9mm handgun and multiple shell casings were located at the scene, and detectives are continuing to process the area and gather evidence.

As this is an ongoing investigation, more information will be shared as it becomes available. Please direct all inquiries to Commander Ross Adams at 206-957-2852 or radams@cityoflfp.gov

Colors of Fall

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Now why does this remind me of pumpkin spice lattés?

Lee Lageschulte found a lot of these trees in Richmond Beach.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Here's another one.

Chris Roberts: Why I am voting Yes on Proposition 1

By Chris Roberts

I was a fish growing up. Every summer, once my neighborhood pool opened, I would spend hours in the water. As I grew older, I became a junior lifeguard, and my first real job was lifeguarding. I taught swim lessons, coached swim teams, and eventually certified as an American Red Cross lifeguard trainer.

The pool was my happy place.

Years later, as a parent, I see access to community aquatics through different lenses. My spouse and I knew how essential it was for our child to learn water safety. While we were fortunate enough to afford a YMCA membership, the Y’s pool is small (4 lanes) and frequently had long waitlists for lessons. I know many families in our city lack even that option.

Shoreline’s original pool was built under the 1968 Forward Thrust bond. Built with an expected 30-to-40-year lifespan, these aging facilities are well past their service life, and critical replacement parts are no longer manufactured. Neighboring communities like Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds face similar challenges with their pools, while Lynnwood’s facility operates near capacity. Shoreline families need more choices and shouldn't have to leave their own city or sit on endless waitlists just to learn to swim.

For years, Shoreline residents have asked us for a modern community pool—one that accommodates Shorecrest and Shorewood high school swim teams, offers low-impact exercise for seniors, and runs simultaneous swim lessons and lap swimming.

Over the last few years, the City Council evaluated how to make this vision a reality. We worked closely with community members, engineers, and financial experts to design a facility that meets Shoreline’s needs efficiently. We recommended forming a Metropolitan Park District (MPD), governed directly by your City Council, because it provides a dedicated, sustainable revenue stream not just to build the pool, but to maintain and operate it long-term so it does not fall into disrepair. We also directed staff to aggressively pursue regional grants to lower the burden on local taxpayers.

For a median-valued Shoreline home ($831,000), the estimated cost is about $35 per month. While state law currently limits automatic senior property tax exemptions for MPDs, I am actively working with our state legislators to fix that rule so our low-income seniors receive the tax relief they deserve.

Shoreline has waited decades for a true community pool. I want the next generation of Shoreline kids to grow up with that same "happy place" I had— a place to learn to swim, to gain confidence in the water, and to make lifelong memories right here in our own neighborhood. Please vote Yes!

- Chris Roberts serves as a member of the Shoreline City Council.

In the News: KUOW Soundside - Jesse Salomon and Cindy Ryu

Ryu and Salomon being interviewed on KUOW

Rep. Cindy Ryu is challenging incumbent Jesse Salomon for his seat in the State Senate. LD 32 includes Lynnwood, Shoreline, Montlake Terrace and some parts of north Seattle, Edmonds and Woodway.

Story by: Gabrielle Healy, Soundside producer. And Libby Denkmann, Soundside co-host
Video by Hans Twite
Design by Alicia Villa

Full episodes of Soundside here including the episode with Salomon and Ryu. (Scroll down to find the link to the podcast. The debate begins at 08:10)

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Award

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

Wild Mushroom Show at Shoreline College October 24-25, 2026

Come learn about mushrooms and hang out with people who love them! The PSMS Wild Mushroom Show is held annually in Shoreline.

Wild Mushroom Show

Saturday, October 24, 2026 from noon - 6pm
Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 10am - 5pm

Shoreline College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Exhibits include something for everyone! In addition to the display of freshly collected regional fungi there will be:

An Expert ID table. • Lectures on a variety of mushroom topics, cultivation workshops • Cooking demonstrations • Microscopy • Fungal art • Commercial vendors • Arts & crafts • Books and gifts • Children's activities and Discovery tables • Info on PSMS classes, field trips, and membership

BRING YOUR MUSHROOMS FOR ID:
Visitors are welcome to bring in mushrooms from your garden or walks for our experts to identify.

Admission:

General $10,
Students $5 with ID,
12 and Under FREE,
PSMS Members who Volunteer FREE

Visit PSMS.org for everything you need to know about the show! Full details here

LFP Council invites public comment on proposed 2027-2028 budget

Top row: Semra Riddle, Matt Muilenburg, Josh Rosenau, Ellyn Saunders
Bottom row: Deputy Mayor Tracy Furutani, Paula Goode, Larry Goldman.

LFP City Council Invites Public Comment on Proposed 2027–2028 Budget

How should Lake Forest Park prioritize City resources over the next two years? The City Council invites your input as it reviews the Mayor’s Preliminary 2027–2028 Biennial Budget

Residents are encouraged to review the proposed budget and share feedback during public comment at upcoming City Council meetings. The budget outlines funding for City services, including public safety, parks, streets, infrastructure, and daily operations.

Public input is an important part of the Council’s review process before the final budget is adopted. Whether you have a question about a specific program, a concern about spending, or thoughts on community priorities, your perspective can help inform the Council’s discussions.

Get Involved:Review the proposed budget. If you would like to review a physical copy of the budget, limited copies are available at City Hall.

Attend an upcoming City Council meeting: Check the Meeting Calendar and Agendas for dates, times, and public comment instructions.

View it on website

Second half of property tax due by November 1, 2026

Dear King County taxpayer,

The second half of property tax payments are due on Monday, November 2, 2026, for property owners who pay taxes themselves and not through a mortgage lender.

If you have already paid, please disregard this message.

Payment options: Taxpayers are encouraged to pay online using our safe, secure eCommerce system found at kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax . Watch the video for easy-to-follow instructions.

eCheck payment (flat $0.55 fee): An eCheck is an online version of a physical check that is deducted directly from your checking account. When you make your online tax payment on the Treasury website, you authorize the bank to electronically withdraw funds from your checking account for your tax payment. The convenience fee for an eCheck transaction is 55 cents.

2.35% of the total amount charged is applied to all debit and credit card transactions: Payments can be made with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and PayPal. All debit and credit card payments are processed immediately and 2.35% is added to the charge.

3.95% of the total amount charged is applied to all international credit transactions.

Note about transaction fees: a transaction fee (convenience fee) is charged by our payment processor. King County does not receive any part of the transaction fee.

Payments by mail: You may mail your property tax payment to King County Treasury, 201 S. Jackson St., #710, Seattle, WA 98104. If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, consider asking a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to manually postmark your envelope for free. Learn more at USPS.com

In person: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the King Street Center in downtown Seattle, 201 S. Jackson St., 2nd Floor.

Taxpayers may also drop off payments at the secure drop box during business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dropbox is in the main lobby of the King Street Center, located at 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104.

Questions? Taxpayers can receive services via:

Phone: Real Property Tax (Real Estate) 206-263-2890

Phone: Mobile Homes and Personal Property Commercial Property Tax 206-263-2844

Email: propertytax.customerservice@kingcounty.gov

In Person: King County Customer Service Center at the King Street Center in downtown Seattle, 201 S. Jackson St., 2nd Floor. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Other helpful links:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How your property tax bill is calculated and where your tax dollars go: 2026 Property Taxes - King County, Washington

Senior citizen and disabled exemption information: Senior Exemption Portal

Thank you,
King County Treasury

Seattle City Light Night Work – SR 104 Roundabout Project

Seattle City Light Night Work – SR 104 Roundabout Project

Project Update: October 2, 2026

Seattle City Light will begin nighttime utility work this weekend that is expected to continue through Wednesday of next week in support of the City of Lake Forest Park SR 104 Roundabout Project.

Crews will temporarily relocate high-voltage power lines to provide the necessary clearance for construction equipment and allow upcoming SR 104 Roundabout Project construction activities to proceed safely.

Nearby residents may notice nighttime utility vehicles, construction equipment, work lighting, intermittent noise, and temporary traffic-control measures. Drivers should use caution and follow posted signs and directions through the work area.

The City recognizes the inconvenience associated with nighttime construction and appreciates the community’s patience while this important safety-related utility work is completed. Updates will be provided if the schedule or anticipated impacts change.

Project Contact

Mike Read, PE | Senior Project Manager
City of Lake Forest Park | 17425 Ballinger Way NE
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CityLearn: Understanding Voting Systems

CityLearn: Understanding Voting Systems

How Your Vote Becomes an Elected Official

(Civic Series 2 of 3)

October 8, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall

17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, Washington 98133

Curious about the voting system in Washington state? Interested in learning about our state's Initiative process?

Join us for an evening with representatives from City of Shoreline, King County Elections, and FairVote WA for a CityLearn session focused on the Washington State Voting System.

We encourage community members to attend in person; virtual participation is available for those who register in advance using the link below.

This is the 2nd of a 3-part Civics Series hosted at Shoreline City Hall. Keep up with series updates here

We encourage community members to attend in person; virtual participation is available for those who register in advance using the link below.

Zoom Registration

The final moments at Sears

David Carlos was on hand to document the final moments of the Sears store in Shoreline Place, as he has been for all the stages of the demolition.

Comments from readers make it clear what a large part the store played in local life, both as a place to buy - well, everything - and as a major local employer.

Happy to see that the upper buildings adjacent to Sears did have their own wall and are still standing.

It took me a long time to remember but I actually worked at Sears. I spent four days promoting a new Apple computer that I didn't actually know how to use because I still had the earlier version. Mac geeks had a wonderful time stopping by to demonstrate it to me, so all was not lost.

For live action, check out this video on YouTube.

--Diane Hettrick

Kruckeberg Fall Plant Sale October 8-11 and 15-18, 2026

Autumn is the perfect time to get planting, we’ll be bringing you our biggest restock of the season full of lots of native favorites and so much more!

Thu - Fri - Sat - Sun
October 8th-11th and 15th-18th

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline

Enjoy our selection of native trees and shrubs, as well as ferns, perennials, and more ready for fall planting in your garden!

Plus, discounts on select plants!

Members always save 15% on full-price plants.

Not a member yet, or need to renew? Support us at kruckeberg.org/membership

All proceeds benefit the ongoing support of the garden through the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation

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