Sunset at Richmond Beach
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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| Richmond Beach at Sunset Photo by RJ Perna |
Waterfront in Shoreline is a bit challenging to access - parking and walking down to the beach - but it can be worth it for the sunset views.
--Diane Hettrick
Family Day is Coming to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market August 23, 2026
🎉 Family Day is Coming to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market! 🎈
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 23, from 10am – 2pm and bring the whole family for a day filled with fresh local food, live music, and fun for all ages!
🎶 Live Music
10–11:45am | Mosquito Fleet – Enjoy an energetic blend of bluegrass, old-time, and Americana, bringing timeless traditions to life with a fresh, modern sound.
12–2pm | Mariah Fraser – A local favorite, Mariah delights audiences of all ages with fun ukulele covers and interactive music.
🌟 Family Fun Includes:
🫧 Bubble Station & Bouncy House
🎨 Face painting
🚗 Zucchini Races – Build, decorate, and race your own zucchini car!
🖍️ Coloring activities & giveaways
🚛 Explore a real City of Lake Forest Park big rig!
And while you're here, shop the very best of the season from our local farmers and food producers, enjoy delicious prepared foods, sweet treats, artisan goods, beautiful flowers, and so much more.
Celebrate summer, community, and the joy of spending time together at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. See you there!
Presented in partnership with the City of Lake Forest Park and with generous support from 4Culture.
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is a program of Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is a program of Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Market takes place every Sunday (May-October), 10-2, and is located in the parking lot at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.
Grace Cole Nature Park Restoration Volunteers August 15, 2026
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| Work has been ongoing in the park for several years |
Grace Cole Nature Park
Saturday, August 15, 2026
9am-12noon
Monthly on the third Saturday
Location:
Grace Cole Nature Park
16735 30th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Please join us in restoration work to improve and maintain Grace Cole Nature Park, on the third Saturday each month.
Tasks usually include: removing non-natives like ivy and blackberry, caring for trails, protecting trees from beavers and planting native plants.
Occasionally, there will be an early bird walk offered prior to a work party (sign up with Jim to receive email notifications).
Dress for the weather and bring your favorite tools and gloves, or use those provided.
Questions? contact volunteer coordinator Jim Mead
King county Health Through Housing and Compass Housing Alliance - providing housing to the unhoused
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| Chief Seattle Club will build Sacred Medicine House in Lake City, 120 units of permanent supportive, Indigenous-informed housing for people experiencing homelessness. |
The Health Through Housing (HTH) initiative is accelerating King County's response to chronic homelessness by transforming what began as an emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic into a permanent part of our region's housing infrastructure.
Through the strategic acquisition and repurposing of hotels and other buildings, HTH provides permanent supportive housing and emergency housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness, helping residents achieve greater stability, improve their health, and strengthen their connections to community.
For the fourth consecutive year, Health Through Housing data demonstrates strong outcomes for residents.
For the fourth consecutive year, Health Through Housing data demonstrates strong outcomes for residents.
In 2025, 93% of permanent supportive housing residents remained housed or moved to other permanent housing, while residents experienced fewer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and jail bookings after moving into housing.
These findings reinforce growing evidence that permanent supportive housing and Housing First approaches are effective strategies for reducing homelessness, improving health outcomes, and helping people maintain long-term housing stability.
As a leading developer of affordable housing in the Puget Sound region, Compass Housing Alliance works with local governments and partner agencies to find innovative and creative solutions for housing that serve everyone.
Compass Housing Alliance has 15 apartment buildings throughout King county with three more in planning. Four of them are nearby.
- Ronald Commons - Shoreline
- Shoreline Veterans Center - Shoreline
- Northlake Grove - Kenmore
- Compass Broadview - 147 N 132nd Street, Seattle
They would like some help providing Summer items for their guests and residents.
They are looking specifically for: NEW men's and women’s underwear (sizes S-XXL), cleaning supplies for kitchens and bathrooms, and new or gently used towels.
There are many ways to give. You can buy items directly from our Amazon Wishlist here. Or you can reach out to Sam Townsend, who runs our community resource program.
You can also supply items from our MOVE-IN KIT, also from Amazon. This list is filled with the little things that make a house feel like a home. Think of it as a housewarming gift!
Shakespeare in the Park August 8, 2026
Saturday August 8, 2026 from 3:30 - 4:30pm at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park
Bring blankets and low back chairs.
Native Plant work party at Echo Lake August 14, 2026
Well, Echo Lake may be closed for now, with the unfortunate toxic algae bloom, but we are happy to still have our park and trail to enjoy. We are happy to announce our next Native Plant work party . . .
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| State Farm and other Volunteers at Echo Lake |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:30pm
19901 Ashworth Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Sign in here
Feel free to just drop by for an hour. We always have fun.
And a million thanks again to our favorite worker bees:
Wendi Valles and her team from State Farm. They are right next to the park if you are ever looking for insurance help. Great folks! They have donated many hours to Echo Lake Native Plant projects. If they work as hard and as enthusiastically on insurance as they do on weeds and mulch . . . they are unstoppable!
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Feel free to just drop by for an hour. We always have fun.
And a million thanks again to our favorite worker bees:
Wendi Valles and her team from State Farm. They are right next to the park if you are ever looking for insurance help. Great folks! They have donated many hours to Echo Lake Native Plant projects. If they work as hard and as enthusiastically on insurance as they do on weeds and mulch . . . they are unstoppable!
--Ann Michel
Lakeside School Student Gold Medalist at International Biology Olympiad
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| Emma Li, gold medalist at international competition |
She is one of four U.S. gold medalists.
“These students honored our country at the IBO competition,” said Joann DiGennaro, President of CEE. “They are exceptional scholars headed for outstanding careers.”
The USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals was held this summer in collaboration with Harvard University on its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (see previous article)
12,808 students from 47 U.S. schools in 46 states and 35 international schools registered in the nationwide high school competition. During the 10 days of the USABO National Finals, students participated in intensive theoretical and practical tutorials.
The high school students studied with leading U.S. biologists in the fields of cellular & molecular biology, plant anatomy & physiology, animal anatomy & physiology, genetics & evolution, ecology, ethology, and biosystematics. The young scholars were mentored by Kathy Frame, USABO Director, and Logan McCarty, Associate Dean for Science Undergraduate Education, Harvard University. The four gold medalists, including Emma, from USABO’s National Finals represented the United States at the IBO.
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Shoreline Tool Library tool sale September 19, 2026
Make sure to block off your calendar so you can come by, get some tools, and help us keep thousands of preloved items out of the landfill 
We're still nailing down some details for the event, so expect to see the RSVP page on our Class & Event calendar sometime next week.
We're still nailing down some details for the event, so expect to see the RSVP page on our Class & Event calendar sometime next week.
We're planning to sell limited presale tickets (one plus-one included), and then raffle some of them off to folks who RSVP (for free)!
We'll also be gifting one to the person who refers the most new tool library members (more details to come).
The best way to get notified when we set up this page is to check "Tool Sale" on our Class & Event Notification Registration form.
Sign up for customizable class & event notifications HERE
Class & Event Calendar: HERE
This is a nonprofit fundraising event. All proceeds support the Seattle REconomy community and our tool libraries in NE Seattle and Shoreline.
The best way to get notified when we set up this page is to check "Tool Sale" on our Class & Event Notification Registration form.
Sign up for customizable class & event notifications HERE Class & Event Calendar: HEREThis is a nonprofit fundraising event. All proceeds support the Seattle REconomy community and our tool libraries in NE Seattle and Shoreline.
Statewide Burn Ban
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| Helicopter flying into wildfire smoke Photo courtesy WA St DNR |
As part of his proclamation of a wildfire emergency today, Governor Ferguson banned all unauthorized outdoor burning across Washington.
This comes as the National Weather Service has issued a historic “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” warning — a level above red flag — for heat and gusty winds throughout Eastern Washington today.
This is the first time the weather service has issued such a warning in Washington, and it means new fires can grow out of control rapidly, our aircraft response may be limited by wind and smoke, and our already taxed wildland firefighters will be in more dangerous conditions.
This is the first time the weather service has issued such a warning in Washington, and it means new fires can grow out of control rapidly, our aircraft response may be limited by wind and smoke, and our already taxed wildland firefighters will be in more dangerous conditions.
"We are beyond grateful for partners from Washington National Guard, crews from 14 states, and even crews from Australia who are working together with our DNR firefighters to protect our lands, forests, and communities.
"With 10 large fires currently burning, and more than 425,000 acres burned so far this year, we are begging you to please do your part to prevent more of our state from burning"
20 fires are burning throughout Washington and Oregon with state resources deployed to two to three new fires a day in Washington.
Richmond Beach on the last day of July
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
The last day of July at Richmond Beach.
Update: It was actually July, not April, but that's all behind us now.
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
Here's another photo from the same time.
Time to vote and get your ballot to a drop box
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| KC Councilmember Rod Dembowski (2nd from left) and the new dropbox at the Northgate Library |
The official primary election date is this coming Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Your ballots have to be inside a drop box or in the hands of King County elections before 8pm on that date.
The elections department told me that every year they find ballot envelopes sitting on top of the drop box after 8pm. They note that the ballot was received but it is not counted. Wishful voting doesn't work.
I gave you some ideas on how to vote for judges. (See article) I followed my own advice and two of the races were easy for me. However, I couldn't decide in the other two. This is where the League of Women Voters' recorded interviews came in very handy.
I watched four interviews with four very qualified candidates and voted based on my personal feelings. You are welcome to disagree.
Turn your ballot in
Don't even consider the mail. It's far too late. Take it to a King county drop box. Any drop box in the county is fine. Here's a list of all of them. The map isn't loading right now but there is a list of every city and the address of the drop boxes.
Don't even consider the mail. It's far too late. Take it to a King county drop box. Any drop box in the county is fine. Here's a list of all of them. The map isn't loading right now but there is a list of every city and the address of the drop boxes.
Locally we have drop boxes:
- 192nd park n ride,
- Shoreline Library,
- LFP City Hall,
- Kenmore City Hall.
- Bothell Library
- UW Bothell,
- Broadview Library on Greenwood,
- Lake City Library
- Northgate Library
After a bad experience when elections couldn't read my husband's signature, we have been happy to sign up for notifications. We've already received text messages that our ballots are at the election center and that they have validated our signatures. The next text will be when they count our ballots.
--Diane Hettrick
Shoreline student named to Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis
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| McKelvey School of Engineering Washington University, St. Louis |
To qualify for the Dean's List in the McKelvey School of Engineering, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 12 graded units.
About WashU
WashU draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The total student body is over 16,000 and about 4,500 faculty teach in nine schools.
The university offers more than 90 programs and some 1,500 courses leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs.
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Back to School: The Works could use some volunteer help on August 16, 2026
The Works is the Shoreline PTA Council clothing room. Located in a room on the outside of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, it provides clothes for Shoreline students whose families need some help getting their kids ready for school.
It relies on donations and volunteers.
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Michaels is getting closer to opening in Shoreline
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| New sign at Parkwood Plaza Photo by Christine Imholt |
Retail giant Michaels leased the old JoAnn Fabrics store in Parkwood Plaza earlier this year. After making changes to the interior, in May of this year they advertised for help to unload and arrange merchandise.
Now they have a temporary sign on the shopping center property, so it can't be long.
--Diane Hettrick
August Blood Drives in Shoreline start right away on August 1, 2026
Blood supplies continue to be low around the Sound, but Shoreliners can help, starting Saturday, August 1st by donating at Uplift Climbing Gym from 10am to 4pm.
The Bloodworks Northwest mobile crew will be there, at 17229 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, and appointments can be made up to same-day, with walk-ups needed and welcome on a space-available basis.
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There will be five other mobile drives in Shoreline/Lake Forest Park in August:
- Monday, August 3, the bloodmobile will be in the parking lot at Lake Forest Park Town Center from 9am to 3pm.
- Friday, August 7, The Dale Turner YMCA on Aurora hosts an early-day drive, from 8am to 2pm.
- Also on Friday, August 7, the mobile crew will be at Windermere Northlake in Lake Forest Park, from 10am to 4pm.
- Monday, August 10, the bloodmobile will be outside Town & Country Market from 10am to 4pm.
- Wednesday, August 26, the drive will come to the Fircrest School on 15th Ave NE from 9am to 3pm.
The Bloodworks website also has an easy-to-use blood drive finder that shows events in nearby Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Brier, Kenmore, and northern Seattle.
People can also donate any day at Bloodworks' donor centers; the ones handiest to Shoreline are in Lynnwood, at the corner of Highway 99 and 196th, and in north Seattle at the corner of Northgate Way and Stone Ave N.
Captain Scott Ciraulo retires from Shoreline Fire after 25 years
His passion for teaching was second to none and he spent numerous years teaching "the craft" to new firefighters at the Washington State Fire Training Academy. One of his favorite topics being fire science, and understanding "the how and why" to our profession. He molded and developed countless firefighters and drivers, but his biggest passion was technical rescue.
Scott taught as an instructor for King County Technical Rescue for many years and was also a member of FEMA's Washington Task Force 1 as a Rescue Specialist and Rigger. He continued moving the needle by helping build Shoreline's rescue program and will retire as a Captain from Rescue 151.
In the years in Shoreline you responded to countless emergencies, often being relied upon to come up with solutions to our most challenging incidents. Your passion for teaching translated to firefighters working through many complex problems along side you and accomplishing the mission to save lives and protect property. While the citizens of Shoreline may never know your contribution, your brothers and sisters will never forget how you made us better.
Cap, you will be missed and we will continue to honor your legacy by continuing to learn and be better. Enjoy your well deserved retirement and time with family. You will be missed but not forgotten. It's not goodbye, it's see you later.
Three nominated for Chamber Award
The Chamber Award acknowledges a Chamber member who leads by example, takes initiative, serves the Shoreline area through action and participation, inspires others to get involved and promotes respectful and supportive communication.
Celebrating the Leaders Who Strengthen Shoreline! Our Chamber is powered by dedicated people who show up, lead with heart, and make our community stronger. This year, the nominees are:
Doris Taylor with MoonShine Wellness: The engine that never stops. Doris has taken on the Communications Chair role with grit and grace—navigating website transitions, balancing motherhood, nursing, her business, and still showing up for the Chamber. Her advocacy for securing paid support was instrumental in helping us hire staff. Doris is a catalyst for change and a voice of reason when we need it most.
Joseph Irons with Irons Brothers Construction: A humble leader who always brings positivity. Joseph helped modernize our Bylaws, re‑activated the Economic Development & Government Affairs Committee, and continues to invest in Shoreline through his company’s Rampathon donations—helping older adults safely stay in their homes. His commitment to collaboration and community-building has shaped Shoreline’s business landscape for more than 25 years.
Kevin Barrett with Success-Minded Leader: As Past President, Kevin has been an invaluable steady force. His mentorship of incoming leaders ensured a smooth transition during a critical period of growth. He also guided the evaluation and rollout of our new website—bringing diligence, insight, and a member‑first mindset to every step. His dedication to the Chamber’s mission continues to make a lasting impact.
We’re grateful for each of these leaders and the energy, care, and commitment they bring to our Chamber and community.
Come to our awards ceremony in partnership with the City of Shoreline for the Community Champion Awards! Only one week away, next Friday August 14, 2026 from 5-6pm at City Hall.
Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party new date and time August 8, 2026
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Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party
August 8, 2026 at 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
City Park "Five-Acre Woods", 18678-18998 40th Pl NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Work Party MOVED to 2nd Saturday for August! Restoration volunteers continue at your local forest park, Five Acre Woods.
This new hidden gem of a park is really coming along! Work includes removal of invasive plants like ivy, blackberry and bamboo, trail building and maintenance, and planting trees and native plants.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome, children will need adult supervision and permission. Please sign in when you arrive. Bring your own gloves & tools if you prefer, we will have some to lend as well.
New - you can buy a wristband for North City Jazz Walk at local businesses
HANDY TIP: starting now, get North City Jazz Walk wristbands at the following FIVE locations, cash or check only, during their business hours. Having a wristband lets you avoid the ticket-to-wristband exchange line on the night of the 'Walk. Just be sure to remember to bring it with you, as we'll have no other way to verify your purchase.
Locations and Hours:
Chicken Sodam
17551 15th Avenue NE in North City
Monday through Thursday: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am to midnight
Closed on Sunday
North City Lounge
17554 15th Avenue NE in North City
Every day 9:00 am to 2:00 am
North City Bistro
1520 NE 177th Street in North City
Wednesday through Saturday 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday - Closed
North City Water District
1519 NE 177th Street in North City
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Friday–Sunday
Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Avenue North in Shoreline
Every day 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
No time to get wristbands in person? Buy tickets online through EventBrite – just be sure to print them out and bring to the Ticket Kiosk on the night of the event to exchange for a wristband (wristbands are faster to check in at the venues, with less chance of losing a paper ticket).
Locations and Hours:
Chicken Sodam
17551 15th Avenue NE in North City
Monday through Thursday: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am to midnight
Closed on Sunday
North City Lounge
17554 15th Avenue NE in North City
Every day 9:00 am to 2:00 am
North City Bistro
1520 NE 177th Street in North City
Wednesday through Saturday 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday - Closed
North City Water District
1519 NE 177th Street in North City
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Friday–Sunday
Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Avenue North in Shoreline
Every day 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
No time to get wristbands in person? Buy tickets online through EventBrite – just be sure to print them out and bring to the Ticket Kiosk on the night of the event to exchange for a wristband (wristbands are faster to check in at the venues, with less chance of losing a paper ticket).
Jazz Walk is Tuesday August 11, 2026 in the North City Business District on 15th Ave NE from NE 175th to NE 180th.
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal's Statement on Sham Announcement by the Trump White House
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| State Superintendent of Public Education Chris Reykdal |
Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.
OLYMPIA—July 30, 2026—Washington state law provides parents and guardians with access to their child's records in school, and our state civil rights laws are fully in compliance with federal law. Period.
For the last 15 months, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has requested—and my office has provided—tens of thousands of documents as part of ED's "investigation" into Washington's civil rights laws.
OLYMPIA—July 30, 2026—Washington state law provides parents and guardians with access to their child's records in school, and our state civil rights laws are fully in compliance with federal law. Period.
For the last 15 months, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has requested—and my office has provided—tens of thousands of documents as part of ED's "investigation" into Washington's civil rights laws.
While my office has provided every single record that ED has requested, we have not heard anything substantive from their office in months about the status of their efforts.
To the surprise of no one, the Trump White House is playing the worst kind of politics by threatening to withhold federal funds from states that don't comply with their political ideology.
In a press release today, ED stated that they are "demanding" information from Washington and California regarding state policies that govern schools' disclosure of student records to parents and families.
To the surprise of no one, the Trump White House is playing the worst kind of politics by threatening to withhold federal funds from states that don't comply with their political ideology.
In a press release today, ED stated that they are "demanding" information from Washington and California regarding state policies that govern schools' disclosure of student records to parents and families.
Today's demands are based on an expectation that we will change our state’s student protection policies to align with a case out of California that is still being litigated. As we have done throughout this process, we will supply ED with all the information they are demanding, consistent with state and federal laws.
Let me be clear: Washington state law ensures that, when parents and families request information about their child from their child's school, the school provides that information consistent with state and federal laws.
Further, Washington state law has robust protections against discrimination for public school students, which has included discrimination based on gender identity for two decades. These protections fit within the scope of what is allowed by federal law and recent court rulings on these issues.
While the Trump Administration continues their lengthy fishing expedition on the taxpayer's dime, my office will continue to uphold and enforce our state and federal laws.
Today’s media stunt by the now dismantled U.S. Department of Education is yet another reminder that they only exist at this point to pump out political and ideological propaganda.
Let me be clear: Washington state law ensures that, when parents and families request information about their child from their child's school, the school provides that information consistent with state and federal laws.
Further, Washington state law has robust protections against discrimination for public school students, which has included discrimination based on gender identity for two decades. These protections fit within the scope of what is allowed by federal law and recent court rulings on these issues.
While the Trump Administration continues their lengthy fishing expedition on the taxpayer's dime, my office will continue to uphold and enforce our state and federal laws.
Today’s media stunt by the now dismantled U.S. Department of Education is yet another reminder that they only exist at this point to pump out political and ideological propaganda.
From over here in the functioning Washington, might we suggest they demand charges against any number of persons identified in the Epstein files or those who allegedly committed abuses of the “ring boys” at the World Wrestling Entertainment company?
If the U.S. Department of Education is looking for something to do, pushing the White House to bring justice to victims of sexual abuse and assault remains an important endeavor.
If the U.S. Department of Education is looking for something to do, pushing the White House to bring justice to victims of sexual abuse and assault remains an important endeavor.
Buck Moon
Friday, July 31, 2026
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| Photo by Mike Remarcke |
Mike says that most of the Moon Names come from indigenous people. Buck Moon is the month of the year that male, buck deer begin growing their antlers.
--Diane Hettrick
Updated 8-1-2026
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Updated 8-1-2026
Communi-trees: Sign Up for a Free Tree Now Through August 31, 2026
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| Autumn Gold Ginkgo Photo by Ellen H. |
Shoreline residents, schools, churches, and businesses can receive a free tree through Communi-trees — the City’s tree giveaway and planting program!
Trees provide many benefits to our community. They clean our air and water, create shade, reduce stress, and make Shoreline more beautiful.
New this year:
This year, Communi-trees will offer residents free street trees to plant in the right-of-way adjacent to their property. Street trees are trees planted in the public right-of-way. This is typically the space between a road and sidewalk, but can also extend past the sidewalk, or include space in easements and alleyways.
When you sign up for Communi-trees, you get:
- Up to three free trees per property
- Help picking the right tree for your space
- Free planting supplies
- Training on tree planting and care
- Planting assistance for individuals with disabilities (subject to volunteer availability)
Full details on eligibility, available trees, and more can be found at ShorelineWA.gov/Communitrees.
Sign Up Now!
Sign up anytime between now and August 31 at 11:59pm. It doesn’t matter when you sign up — just make sure it’s before August 31!
Questions? Contact us at communitrees@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2488.
Sign Up Now!
Sign up anytime between now and August 31 at 11:59pm. It doesn’t matter when you sign up — just make sure it’s before August 31!
Questions? Contact us at communitrees@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2488.
Rummage sale at Edmonds church to benefit villagers in war-torn Myanmar
All proceeds and donations (cash or Venmo) will help to support villagers in worn-torn Pyay, Myanmar.
Convenient parking is available in the church lot adjacent to the northeast corner of the park. (Sorry, no early birds!)
Browse through carefully curated aisles of consignment-quality items: furniture, home decor and artwork, collectibles, kitchenware and household goods, clothing, jewelry, electronics and small appliances, linens, luggage, musical instruments, sports and pet gear, tools and gardening supplies, children's books, puzzles, toys, and more.
This is a lovely, worthwhile event and we hope to see many of you there!
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This is a lovely, worthwhile event and we hope to see many of you there!
Lakeside LEEP Students contribute to Ching Garden development for third year
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| Hot, tired LEEPers pose for the group photo to celebrate their accomplishments |
By Londa Jacques
These energetic, enthusiastic 14-year-olds brought just the energy boost we needed. On July 24, 2026 Ching Garden and Diggin' Shoreline hosted our 3rd annual visit from the Lakeside Educational Enrichment Program (LEEP).
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| Maryn Wynne explains the work stations |
The free program provides teens from all over the city of Seattle with engaging and fun activities and classes designed to build students' confidence, nurture excitement about school and learning, prepare students for high school academics, and connect them with new friends.
For the past two years these soon-to-be high schoolers have tackled some of the toughest jobs at the garden, filling dumpsters full of old tires, buried carpet, miscellaneous debris, blackberries and other weeds, and spreading huge piles of wood chips.
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| Tackling the weeds on the south fence line |
This year's work was equally tough, but possibly more rewarding. Our future leaders learned about the ancient gardening practice of hügelkultur, the ancient gardening technique of building rich deep soil.
The morning began on campus with an introduction to the garden’s history and plan for the day by Kathleen Lumiere. At the garden, LEEPers received an orientation to the various work areas and tool safety reminders, then counted off into six random teams.
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| Layering wood in the troughs |
Sparking a lifelong appreciation of how food is grown, and a love of being outdoors in nature is at the heart of Diggin' Shoreline's mission, so hands-on learning and creating hügelkultur gardens in 6-ft long livestock troughs was the main goal.
In the morning each team had 30 minutes to layer woody debris in each of the six new troughs (courtesy of a City of Shoreline environmental mini grant).
The teams shoveled planting mix into their trusty Dunn Lumber buckets (now in their third year of use -- thank you Dunn Lumber!), and filled the troughs, watered carefully between each layer.
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| Filling the troughs with soil |
At noon everyone gathered under the new canopy (bought with funds raised by Diggin' supporters), where they cooled off, shared stories of their morning escapades, and ate their brown bag lunches.
The Diggin' volunteers especially enjoyed the lunches provided by LEEP staffers. Rehydrated and rested, everyone went back to work!
In the afternoon, crews rotated again. Each team planted their troughs with cups full of tiny Asian green seedlings (pak choi, mizuna, komatsuna), and snow pea seeds.
In the afternoon, crews rotated again. Each team planted their troughs with cups full of tiny Asian green seedlings (pak choi, mizuna, komatsuna), and snow pea seeds.
Cherry tomatoes, eggplants, and edible pansies from the annual plant sale were also planted.
The teens learned that the plants would be harvested and given to food banks to help provide culturally relevant food to food bank customers.
Everything was finished just in time for our debrief and a group photo. Despite being dusty and fatigued, LEEPer enthusiasm had not waned as they gleefully shared their accomplishments and teased each other about who worked the hardest. Cheers and jeers erupted when it was announced that the girls had hauled the most soil.
Everything was finished just in time for our debrief and a group photo. Despite being dusty and fatigued, LEEPer enthusiasm had not waned as they gleefully shared their accomplishments and teased each other about who worked the hardest. Cheers and jeers erupted when it was announced that the girls had hauled the most soil.
Among the many cherished moments was the boy who lingered at the troughs spreading soil with his hands, saying he'd never really felt soil before. (Mission achieved!)
We thanked our LEEPers profusely for their efforts, and Lakeside staffers, in turn, thanked Diggin’ for our organizational skills.
Of course, all were invited back to the garden's grand opening on October 3, 2026.
Although most will probably not see the fruit of their labors in person, we promised to send pictures.
We hope this is an experience LEEP students (and staffers) will remember with fondness in years to come.
Jobs: WSDOT Design Project Team Lead (TE3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$84,520 – $113,639 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Design Project Team Lead to provide leadership in the development of transportation projects that help keep Washington's highways safe, reliable, and efficient for the traveling public.
In this role, you will guide a team of engineers and technicians in delivering high-quality project designs that support critical infrastructure improvements across the state. Your leadership will help ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with WSDOT's commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
Construction to begin on Ballinger / SR104 Roundabout August 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026, the City of Lake Forest Park will begin construction of the new roundabout at the Ballinger Way NE (SR 104) and 40th Pl NE intersection.
During the first several weeks construction staking and erosion control fencing will be installed, and a center median island will be removed from SR 104.
Tree removal will begin the week of August 10th and water main work will commence the following week.
During Phase 1 work will focus on the Eastern Half of the Intersection. Southbound 40th Place NE will be closed. This work is scheduled for August 2026 to December 2026.
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View the project webpage to learn more about the Ballinger Way NE Roundabout Project.
View the project webpage to learn more about the Ballinger Way NE Roundabout Project.
WSDOT's fish passage project at 35th NE is nearing completion. (see article)
Paving complete around Lyon Creek fish passage site but work still to be done
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| WSDOT Fish culvert project July 4, 2026 Photo by David Carlos |
Paving is now complete on SR 104/Ballinger Way NE, 35th Avenue NE and NE 185th Street. This is another milestone on the SR 104 Lyon Creek fish passage project.
Crews repaved throughout the work zone overnight Tuesday, July 28, and replaced a speed hump on 35th Avenue NE that was removed early in this project.
Despite this big step forward, we’re not quite finished with this project.
Over the next two weeks, from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday, contractor crews will close one lane on 35th Avenue NE south of SR 104 to perform anti-corrosion measures on new sewer infrastructure.
Over the next two weeks, from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday, contractor crews will close one lane on 35th Avenue NE south of SR 104 to perform anti-corrosion measures on new sewer infrastructure.
During this time, 35th Avenue NE will be limited to local access only between SR 104 and NE 182nd Street. People who live on 35th Avenue NE will have access to their properties, and emergency vehicles will be able to reach homes in this area.
While this work is happening, crews will continue to demobilize from the construction site alongside Lyon Creek and install final landscaping. Lane striping will happen in mid-August after the new pavement has time to fully harden. This likely will be completed over one night, with single-lane closures and flaggers on site to keep people moving through the work zone. I will let you know when striping is scheduled.
There will be some additional work here and there in the work zone after lane striping is finished, but we are not expecting any major traffic challenges.
While this work is happening, crews will continue to demobilize from the construction site alongside Lyon Creek and install final landscaping. Lane striping will happen in mid-August after the new pavement has time to fully harden. This likely will be completed over one night, with single-lane closures and flaggers on site to keep people moving through the work zone. I will let you know when striping is scheduled.
There will be some additional work here and there in the work zone after lane striping is finished, but we are not expecting any major traffic challenges.
There should be some overlap with the LFP Roundabout project at 40th NE and Ballinger, where construction will begin on August 3, 2026.
North City Jazz Walk tickets available for purchase
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The 18th annual North City Jazz Walk
On Tuesday night, August 11th, come stroll the street in North City, grab an inexpensive bite to eat and hear music from two free, open to the public venues.
Or sit down and have a beer at the Rotary Beer Garden (adults only)
Music at the outdoor venues will start at 6:30pm. Five blocks of 15th NE will be closed for the event, from NE 175th to NE 180th.
OR purchase a bracelet and also have access to five indoor venues where music starts at 7pm.
Buy a ticket now and exchange it for a bracelet at one of the kiosks on the street at Jazz Walk.
Tickets for Bracelets are $30 until midnight August 10 and $35 at the event. Tickets can be purchased Online, or at five locations throughout Shoreline.
Tickets for Bracelets are $30 until midnight August 10 and $35 at the event. Tickets can be purchased Online, or at five locations throughout Shoreline.
Those locations include:
Visit the North City Jazz Walk website for more information or see our article Everything you need to know about Jazz Walk
- In North City: Chicken Sodam, North City Lounge, North City Bistro & Wine Shop, and North City Water District
- In Shoreline: Sky Nursery located at 18528 Aurora Avenue N
Visit the North City Jazz Walk website for more information or see our article Everything you need to know about Jazz Walk
3rd Annual Shoreline Slam High School Tennis Tournament continues to grow
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| Boys Gold Singles TJ Raymond (Seattle Prep) and Xander Gordon (Shorewood) |
The Third Annual Shoreline Slam High School Tennis Tournament presented by Tennis Center Sand Point was an exciting weekend of competition, attracting over 175 players from almost 40 different high schools from Friday July 24th through Sunday July 26th.
Xander Gordon, a recent graduate of Shorewood and 4th place medallist in 3A State Singles, returned to reclaim the Boys Gold Singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over TJ Raymond from Seattle Prep. Raymond then teamed up with Seattle Prep teammate Ella Smith to claim the Gold Mixed Doubles title 6-3, 6-1 over recent Shorewood graduate Zack Binz and recent Snohomish graduate, Morgan Gibson.
Brandon Liu and Will Madrid, reigning 1A Boys Doubles State Champions from University Prep, took the Boys Gold Doubles title with a 7-6, 6-1 win over Marcus Xu (Glacier Peak) and Ryan Wijaya (Jackson).
Last year’s Girls Gold Singles finalist, Katelyn Hoang of Highline High School, claimed the winner’s trophy this year over teammate Cassidy Hill in a 6-4, 6-2 match. Hill and Hoang, the 4th place medallists in 3A State Doubles, then teamed up to claim the Girls Gold Doubles title 6-4, 6-4 over Gemma Robinson and Janie Oswald of Bishop Blanchet.
"Seeing kids return to compete year after year and just how much they improve is not only deeply rewarding but makes for great tennis to watch,” said Rob Mann, head coach of the Shorecrest High School tennis program.
"From seasoned State champions to players competing in their very first tournament, the Slam provides a perfect opportunity for players to compete and build tennis connections," added Arnie Moreno, head coach of the Shorewood High School tennis program.
“We loved welcoming so many new and familiar faces back to our courts. And we can’t wait to do it all over again at the 4th Annual Shoreline Slam, already scheduled for July 22-25, 2027 - mark your calendars now!” said Leslie Boyd of Shorewood Boosters.
Full final round results from all categories are set out below, with more information available at www.shorelineslam.com.
2026 Final Results
Boys Gold Singles
- Xander Gordon (Shorewood) def. TJ Raymond (Seattle Prep) 6-4, 6-4
- Consolation: Leyton Hoy (Shorecrest) def. Eli Sheffield (Shorewood) 8-5
Boys Gold Doubles
- Brandon Liu & Will Madrid (University Prep) def. Marcus Xu (Glacier Peak) and Ryan Wijaya 7-6, 6-1
- Consolation: Xander Gordon & Riley Boyd (Shorewood) def. Zane Weber (Shorecrest) & Zack Binz (Shorewood) 8-2
Girls Gold Singles
- Katelyn Hoang (Highline) def. Cassidy Hill (Highline) 6-4, 6-2
- Consolation: Mary Grace Wood (Blanchet) def. Zuma Vining (Shorewood) 8-5
Girls Gold Doubles
- Katelyn Hoang & Cassidy Hill (Highline) def. Janie Oswald & Gemma Robinson (Blanchet) 6-4, 6-4
- Consolation: Ella Smith & Juliet Callaghan (Seattle Prep) winners
Mixed Gold Doubles
- TJ Raymond & Ella Smith (Seattle Prep) def. Morgan Gibson (Snohomish) and Zack Binz (Shorewood) 6-3, 6-1
- Consolation: Riley Boyd & Cally Webb (Shorewood) def. Zane Weber & Zuma Vining (Shorecrest) 8-6
Boys Silver Singles
- Jacob Mignogna (Shorewood) def. Christian Shin (Kamiak) 6-1, 1-6, 10-7
- Consolation: Levi Sullivan (Bothell) def. Anson Bian (Bothell) 8-3
Boys Silver Doubles
- Jacob Mignogna & Drew Boyd (Shorewood) def. Isaac Binz & John Chalcraft (Shorewood) 7-6, 6-2
- Consolation: Austin Williams (Bainbridge) & Jackson Hill (Snohomish) def. Kevin Luu & Eric Pham (Mariner) 8-3
Girls Silver Singles
- Lexi Sherbert (Snohomish) def. Delia McCorkindale (Nathan Hale) 6-3, 7-6
- Consolation: Elise Morton (Lake Stevens) def. Quinn Alejano (Ballard) 8-0
Girls Silver Doubles
- Peyton Farevaag & Greta Shears (Snohomish) def. Micah & Gabby Crose (Shorewood) 6-4, 1-6, 10-5
- Consolation: Nicole Kajimura/Thayer Katahara-Stewart (Shorecrest) def. Crystal Mendoza-Cruz/Christina Pham (Mariner) 8-5
Mixed Silver Doubles
- Sebastian & Olivia Sanchez (Shorewood) def. Isaac Binz (Shorewood) & Ally Neighbors (Einstein) 7-6, 7-5
- Consolation: Henry Smith & Quin Alejano (Ballard) def. Connor Hall & Peyton Farevaag (Snohomish) 8-5
Boys Bronze Singles
- Isaac Gerrick (Lincoln) def. Logan Boetjer (Mountlake Terrace) 6-2, 7-5
- Consolation: Atticus Chacona (Shorewood) def. Sawyer Cook (Blanchet) 8-5
Boys Bronze Doubles
- Blaise Williams & Jaden Nguyen (Everett) Round Robin Winners
- Cruz De Castro & Peter Trieu (Seattle Prep) Round Robin 2nd place
Girls Bronze Singles
- Caroline Nichols (Lakeside) def. Nicole Kajimura (Shorecrest) 6-1, 6-3
- Consolation: Quinn Bley (Shorewood) def. Kate Kennedy (Seattle Prep) 8-6
Girls Bronze Doubles
- Zara Saifee & Mickie McNeil (Shorecrest) def. Caroline Nichols (Lakeside) & Colette Tiegen (Edmonds) 6-2, 6-0
- Consolation: Jane Alisch & Olivia Sanchez (Shorewood) def. Emily Herrera & Yuliana Rodriguez (Mount Vernon) 8-5
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