Shoreline Area News

Waiting for dinner

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Photo by Steven Gordon

In LFP, we have owls. Many nights with our windows open we hear them.

But, if you look outside before dusk, you might see one waiting for his dinner!

I’m sure this is the same barred owl I captured a few months ago and maybe that is why he is so patient with me.

I can walk in our yard by the creek and for the most part, he is not concerned with me.

Mainly waiting for dinner.

The photo was captured with a Nikon Z8 with a 70-200 V2 and a 1.4 Teleconverter.

--Steven Gordon

Shorewood graduate named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week

Amelia Severn on the day she signed to play soccer at Gonzaga
Photo by Kristi Lin

Amelia Severn is a 2024 graduate of Shorewood High School. See our previous article about her soccer career at Shorewood. Nov 2023 Shorewood signing day

SAN RAMON, Calif. – Following Gonzaga women's soccer's first week in the conference, the Bulldogs' Amelia Severn was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week Tuesday.

Severn scored four goals and recorded an assist, all in the first half, as GU opened its new Pac-12 era with an emphatic 5-1 victory over South Florida. She matched the program record for most goals in a single game, finding the back of the net four times in the first 45 minutes. It was the first four-goal game by a Zag since 1998. Severn's nine points were the second-most points in a single game by a Bulldog in program history and the most since 2000.

Five minutes into the match, Severn opened the scoring with a penalty kick. In the 11th minute, she recorded her 13th career assist on a goal. Three minutes later, the junior curled a free kick from outside the box into the net for the third goal of the match.

Severn added another goal in the 17th minute, sliding a shot past the South Florida goalkeeper. She capped the high-scoring first half in the 40th minute, finishing a terrific combination of passes with a strike.

Severn moved into Gonzaga's top 10 in career scoring following her four-goal performance. She rose to eighth all-time at GU with 18 career goals. The Shoreline, Wash., native scored 10 goals last season and scored on all four of her shots in the opening night of this season.

Gonzaga hosts Arizona (1-1-0) Thursday at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast on YouTube, with live stats available on GoZags.com.

King County Women can explore careers in Fire / EMS at free two-day event in Redmond October 17-18, 2026

King County Women:

Come join King County EMS and host agency Redmond FD along with over 14 other King County agencies as we immerse you in a weekend of hands on Fire and EMS activities and provide you an opportunity to explore a career in the Fire or EMS service.

This opportunity includes interactive activities, discussion panels, viewing live demos, and networking with EMTs, Firefighters, and Paramedics in our region.

Must be 18+ to apply, King County residency preferred.

Workshop: October 17 + 18, 2026, 8am -5pm both days
Host: Redmond Fire Department
Application: Apply here
Applications due September 21, 2026
Send questions to: futurewomenems@kingcounty.gov

Lake Union Family Bicycle Ride September 13, 2026

Join the adventure along Seattle’s Lake Union on Cascade Bicycle's brand new Lake Union Family Ride, Sunday September 13, 2026.

Tour the lake by bike and enjoy games and activities like face painting at Gas Works Park, tours of MOHAI and lessons on boat building at the Center for Wooden Boats in South Lake Union Park.

Bring the kids, grandkids, friends, and pups for an afternoon of family-fun by bike!

Registration and information here

Social Services fair at Shoreline Library September 4, 2026

Shoreline Library. Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Community Resource Fair

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155
Friday, September 4, 2026
10:00am–2:00pm

Come for a resource fair serving community members in need of support. Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!

Participating agencies may include: Akin, Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC), City of Shoreline, Crisis Connections, Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington, King County Bar Association, King County DCHS SCOPE Team, North Helpline, Northwest Neighbors Network, Seattle King County Public Health - Access & Outreach, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Veterinary Outreach, Shoreline Community Care, Shoreline College,Shoreline Fire Department: Mobile Integrated Health Unit, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington State Department of Revenue: Working Families Tax Credit, and others.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.
Registration not required.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Canned Food

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

Shorewood Drill Team presents the Royal Ball on September 26, 2026

Join the Shorewood Drill Team for a magical afternoon at our Royal Ball on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 12–2pm at Shorewood High School 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Children of all ages are invited to dress in their favorite royal attire and enjoy an afternoon filled with crafts, royal dance lessons, fairytale story time, bubbles, photo opportunities, and plenty more magical fun.

Using the QR code in the flyer, pre-register for $40 per child or register at the door for $50 per child. Come support the Shorewood Drill Team and make some unforgettable royal memories!

August recipe from Town & Country Market: Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Chipotle Glaze & Fresh Plum Salad

Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Chipotle Glaze & Fresh Plum Salad

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Yield: 4 Servings

Description: Fire up the grill and make the most of summer with this sweet, smoky, and perfectly caramelized dinner that's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight. *Allow 2 hours for marinating time.

Ingredients:

4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 2 pounds total)
Honey Chipotle Marinade & Glaze:
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons plum preserves (or apricot)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Fresh Plum Salad:
4 ripe plums, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Small pinch of kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Preparation:

In a small bowl, combine the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, mustard, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture evenly between two bowls.
Stir the olive oil into one portion of the marinade and coat the pork chops well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before grilling.
Add the butter, honey and preserves to the reserved marinade in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy. Stir in apple cider vinegar.
Grill the pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side to develop a good sear. Begin brushing with the honey chipotle glaze, turning and basting every couple of minutes until the pork is deeply caramelized and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 10–15 minutes total, depending on thickness. Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
Just before serving, toss the plum wedges with the lemon juice, salt, and chopped mint. Serve the glazed pork chops with the fresh plum salad alongside.

Options

This recipe is just as delicious with pork tenderloin or chicken breasts or thighs. Adjust the cooking time as needed and cook to the appropriate internal temperature.
If your plums are especially tart, drizzle the salad with a little honey just before serving.

The monthly recipe is courtesy of Town & Country Market 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline WA 98133. All ingredients in the recipe are available at the Shoreline store.

Climate Book Bingo

Lake Forest Park in Action book club has launched its first annual Climate Book Bingo!

This bingo read is inspired by the greater Seattle library systems’ summer reading bingo game and designed to increase awareness of climate related literature. All are welcome to play.

Keep track of your climate related reading from Aug 15 through Dec 31, 2026, by writing the title and author of a book you read in the box of the relevant category.

The game card, instructions, and suggested books for the bingo card categories, can be found through the QR code.

The reads are suggestions only, please feel free to find your own climate reads for the categories you are interested in; we love hearing about new books!

--LFP in Action

Death at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park August 19, 2026

Hellebores
Photo by Lorelei Begalka

A reader reported Fire/Aid, heavy police activity, and the coroner at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park around 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Sadly, they were responding to a suicide in the park. A 49 year old Shoreline woman had hung herself just inside the park entrance, by the artist cottage at 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline 98177.

Investigation Agency: King County Sheriff (Shoreline).

If you are in need of help, contact the Suicide Hotline at 988. You can also contact caring people at this link https://988lifeline.org/

The November election and corrections

Election Anxiety
Humor by Margaret Hartley

The top two candidates in each race advance to the November general election.

The previous election report had incorrect results listed for two of the supreme court justice races and State Rep Pos. 2, LD1. Corrections are below.

November 3 is General Election Day. If you are registered to vote, your ballot is mailed automatically and there's no need to request one. Confirm or update your voter registration information today at VoteWA.gov.

October 16 is the deadline for ballots to be mailed out by county election offices; no later than 18 days prior to Election Day. Ballots for eligible military and overseas voters are mailed no later than 45 days prior to Election Day.

October 26 is the deadline to register or update your address online. You may also register and vote in person at a county voting center through Election Day.

On the November ballot:

U.S. Representative - Congressional District 1

Suzan DelBene (D) incumbent
Mary Silva (R)

U.S. Representative - Congressional District 7

Pramila Jayapal (D) incumbent

Nirav Sheth (R)

State Representative Pos. 1 - Legislative District 1

Davina Duerr (D) incumbent
Maggie Wang (R)

*State Representative Pos. 2 - Legislative District 1 - correction

Shelly Kloba ((D) incumbent
Cliff Moon (R) ended up 136 votes ahead of Jenne Alderks (D)

State Senator - Legislative District 32

Cindy Ryu (D)
Jesse Salomon (D) incumbent

State Representative Pos. 1 - Legislative District 32

Keith Scully (D)

Danica Noble (D)

State Representative Pos. 2 - Legislative District 32

Lauren Davis (D) incumbent
Imraan Siddiqi (D)

State Senator - Legislative District 46

Javier Valdez (D) incumbent

Sandra Stephens (R)

State Representative Pos. 1 - Legislative District 46

Gerry Pollet (D) incumbent

Will Dreher (D)

State Representative Pos. 2 - Legislative District 46

Darya Farivar (D) incumbent

Rodney "Star" Thornley (I)

King County Assessor

Rob Foxcurran 47.07%

Dominique Scarimbolo 19.23%

Shoreline Councilmember Chris Roberts came in a close third with 18.63% of the vote

JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT

39 counties voted in the supreme court elections. Two of the candidates made very strong showings in King county, but nowhere else in the state.

Justice Position #01 - Supreme Court

Colleen Melody
Scott Edwards

*Justice Position #03 - Supreme Court - correction

David Stevens will face:

Jaime Michelle Hawke
~~Mike Diaz~~

*Justice Position #05 - Supreme Court - correction

Theo Angelis will face:

Dave Larson

~~Sharonda Amamilo~~

Justice Position #07 - Supreme Court

Debra Stephens
Todd Bloom

Travels with Charlie: Battle of the Bands at Animal Acres

Friday, August 21, 2026

Photo by Gordon Snyder

Free, All-ages Community Event at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA

Charlie and I headed to Animal Acres for a walk and some sniffs. Spotted this Poster for a summer evening Battle of the Bands at our park.

Park gates open at 4:00pm and music starts at 5:00pm. This free, all-ages community event features seven finalist bands competing live.

Hope you can stop by…

Gordon Snyder

Jazz Walk - photos and survey


Booths, food, people, all to the tune of lively jazz music

By Diane Hettrick

Photos by Relaena Sindelar, Sindelar Communications & Marketing

This year's Jazz Walk was a wonderful combination of street scene and intimate indoor settings. Thanks to Rod Dembowski and Paul Barrera of North City Law; and the City of Shoreline for waiving the permit fee and giving the North City Neighborhood a grant to cover the cost of the outdoor stage.

Five blocks of 15th NE in the North City Business District were pedestrian only for the night.

Shear Jazz at the Frank Lumber outdoor venue

Foot Stompers - next to the Rotary Beer Garden

The street was full of music with Foot Stompers and Shear Jazz playing sets at a venue created from a parking lot at Frank Lumber annex.

Beer drinkers could sit inside the fence and sip a cool brew from the Rotary Clubs of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

In line at the food trucks

By far the biggest crowds were in the lines for the food trucks. Jazz Bites were available at street stations. Mexican Food and Jeremy's Chicken at the trucks. Cookie dough treats in another food truck.

Face painting - wearable art

A Creative in action

Kids had a good time creating art or wearing art from the very popular face painting set up. Some just used chalk to make street art.

Ranger Rearranger at Sodam Chicken

Inside venues were quiet as people absorbed the sounds. Several places had drinks and food. Others were just for the performances.

Pearl Django

Perennial favorite Pearl Django played at the North City Bistro.

It was far better to have a street closure than a pandemic closure. This was possibly the most popular Jazz Walk to date.

Plan on next year and we'll all do it again.

And speaking of next year, help the planners by taking this survey, which will be open for just a few days.

It doesn't take more than a minute or two: SURVEY

The Works is open for shopping on August 30, 2026 from 9am to noon

The Shoreline Council PTA clothing room, The Works, will be open on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 9:00am until noon for back to school shopping for Shoreline School District students. Please arrive by 11:15am in order to have time to shop. Plan on spending about 30 minutes shopping to make room for other families.

We would love to have volunteers during this time to help us sort donations and volunteers to take discards to thrift stores. No need to sign up, just come! We will also be accepting donations from 9:00am to noon on the 30th.

Our regular Wednesday hours will start on September 9th, we will be open from 6:30 to 8:00pm when school is in session. Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors for helping put clothes and shoes on Shoreline students!

The Works is located at the north end of the Shoreline Center at 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Outdoor movie night Sunday at Horizon View Park August 23, 2026

Free outdoor movie night Sunday August 23, 2026 at Horizon View Park 19845-20099 47th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Featured movie: Wild Robot (PG)

Sponsored by the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation.

Bring a blanket or chair. Snacks available for purchase. Donations appreciated.

Puzzle Exchange at Third Place Commons

Ann Corbett with her Little Free Puzzle Library
at Third Place Commons

LFP resident Ann Corbett worked with staff to bring a Little Free Puzzle Library to Third Place Commons!

Enjoy these puzzles (for all ages and skill levels!) in the Commons, at home or elsewhere.

Based on the Little Free Book mini libraries, it has puzzles on a bring one - take one basic.

"What a wonderful addition to this community-driven space! Thanks, Ann!"

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Third Place Commons is the organization that provides events and community space in Lake Forest Park Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

It is housed in the upper, main building, across from Third Place Books.

Shoreline City Council opposes Washington State Initiative Nos. IL26-638 and IL26-001

Shoreline City Council

On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Shoreline City Council adopted Resolution 567 opposing the passage of Washington State ballot initiative numbers IL26-638 and IL26-001.

Initiative No. IL26-638

Initiative No. Il26-638 would prohibit biologically male students from competing in certain interschool individual or team athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require all female students, and only female students, who wish to participate in interscholastic athletics to provide, as part of the required routine sports physical examination, additional physical, genetic, or hormonal tests in order to be determined as not “biologically male,” as defined by the Initiative’s language.

Initiative No. IL26-001

Initiative No. IL26-001 would re-enact certain rights of parents and guardians of public school children set forth in Initiative 2081, passed in 2024 and known as the Washington Declaration of Parental and Legal Guardian Rights. the impact of Initiative No. IL26-001 would be to reduce or altogether eliminate the possibility of confidential support within a public-school environment for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.

Resolution 567

RCW 29B.45.010
State law (RCW 29B.45.010(1)) authorizes the City Council to take action to support or oppose a ballot measure so long as (a) the agenda includes the title and number of the ballot proposition, and (b) members of the public and councilmembers are afforded an approximately equal opportunity to express an opposing view. The Council discussed Resolution 567 during their regular Council meeting on August 8 and provided an opportunity for Councilmembers and members of the public to express opposing views.

How Roundabouts work

How roundabouts work

Multi-lane roundabout? Choose your lane before you enter.

A key difference with multi-lane roundabouts is that you need to pick the right lane before you enter.

As you approach:

Slow down and look for signs and pavement markings.
Choose your lane based on where you’re going.
Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, including vehicles in the inside lane that might be exiting.
Enter when there is a safe gap.

Once you’re inside the roundabout, don’t stop or switch lanes. Keep going and use your turn signal when you’re ready to exit.

Remember, signs and pavement markings are there to help you. Follow them instead of making a last-minute lane change.

More tips here

--City of Shoreline

Cedar Grove Composting Annual Golf Tournament in support of Banchero Disability Partners

Teeing Up for Change at the Cedar Grove Composting Annual Golf Tournament!

It's more than just a day on the greens, it's your opportunity to enjoy yourself while making a meaningful difference! Every swing contributes to

Banchero Disability Partners

and their efforts to empower individuals with disabilities. So, whether you’re an experienced golfer or simply joining for the experience, unite with us to transform each putt into a force for positive change!

Date: September 30, 2026

Location: The Golf Club at Newcastle 15500 Six Penny Ln, Newcastle, WA 98059

Time: 11am to 8pm

Swing into action and be part of something amazing!

It's about driving change and making an impact. Join us, support innovative programs, and help build a brighter, more inclusive future!

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight: Community-driven recommendations aim to improve Sheriff’s Office response to federal immigration enforcement

Last week, the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) provided the King County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) with seven community-informed recommendations in a report on responding to increased federal immigration enforcement within the County.

The recommendations aim to strengthen the Sheriff’s Office’s current policy to be more responsive to community needs, expand community education and outreach, and promote understanding by clarifying the existing policy language.

OLEO partnered with The Arc of King County, Congolese Integration Network, Eastside For All, Look2Justice, People Power Washington, and Urban Family to create this report. OLEO also consulted with the Sheriff’s Office to clarify its current practices.

“OLEO is grateful to its organizational partners and all the community members who participated in our outreach efforts,” said OLEO Director Tamer Abouzeid.

“The feedback we received from the online survey and group listening sessions was invaluable and lead to recommendations that help the Sheriff’s Office be more responsive to community needs.”

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at community sites, like schools and workplaces, have dramatically increased since 2025. As ICE arrests have intensified, community members have formed coalitions to protect immigrants and refugees. But there continues to be confusion and uncertainty about the role of local law enforcement, like the Sheriff’s Office, in responding to federal immigration enforcement.

“It’s important for the Sheriff’s Office’s policies to reflect what communities need in the face of increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement,” said Angela Ngiangi Diansasila of the Congolese Integration Network, a partner non-profit based in South King County serving immigrants and refugees.

“These recommendations help the Sheriff’s Office achieve more with their immigration policies and better protect vulnerable immigrant and refugee groups.”

“Through our outreach, community members and advocates shared with us how intensified immigration enforcement has made them fearful of contacting law enforcement or other public agencies for assistance, making it crucial for the King County Sheriff’s Office to expand its outreach to address community fears in accessible ways,” said Angelica Maria Gonzalez Graham from Eastside For All, a partner organization that seeks to ensure racial, economic, and social justice for communities of color.

“The report includes recommendations for how the Sheriff’s Office can share information with communities that need it and clarify the Sheriff’s Office’s role in supporting communities targeted by harmful immigration enforcement practices.”

Community-based organizations that are interested in partnering with OLEO to deliver equitable, collaborative recommendations as part of future projects can complete this form or reach out to OLEOpolicy@kingcounty.gov.

Resources: Full report here.

Preview of Autumn at Sky Nursery

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Photo by RJ Perna

RJ Perna got a preview of Autumn when he visited Sky Nursery.

Photo by RJ Perna

Note the beautiful blue sky in the background. No signs of wildfire smoke.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

However, the sunset was a mixed message. The sun is yellow (good) but the sky is gray (suspicious). There still many be smoke in the atmosphere.

Ballinger Thriftway raffle for Seahawks jerseys

Ballinger Thriftway 20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

SEAHAWKS JERSEY GIVEAWAY!

Want to score one of these awesome Seahawks jerseys?

Then come get your raffle tickets!!

Every donation goes directly to our local food bank @concern4neighborsfoodbank and we’ll be matching the final donation amount!

Football season is here!! Don’t miss out on entering for the chance to win a jersey, and supporting our community all in one !

So grab your entries, share with your Seahawks crew, and let’s tackle hunger together!

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