Light show

Over Shoreline
Photo by Barbara Twaddell

Almost all of North America witnessed the aurora light show, which stretched from inside the Arctic Circle to the doorstep of the equator. Auroras were seen in all 50 US states, including Hawaii.

The storm was caused by two CMEs*, which struck Earth in quick succession during the late hours of November 11, 2025.

Photo by Barbara Twaddell

The CMEs were crowded so close together, they had the characteristics of a Cannibal CME--that is, strong internal magnetic fields and shock waves capable of sparking intense geomagnetic activity. - Space Weather.com

*According to Wikipedia "A coronal mass ejection (CME) is a significant ejection of plasma mass from the Sun's corona into the heliosphere."

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Rainbow Bingo Friday November 14, 2025 at the Senior Activity Center

Friday, November 14, 2025
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Bingo begins at 7:00 pm

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. 

Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

• Cash Beverage Bar
• Rainbow Jell-O Shots
• Prizes!
• Please note that this is a 21 and over event

Cost: 

• $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards. The $20 Admission reserves your seat and includes the evening’s entertainment plus loaded nachos.
• $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.

The Senior Activity Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Bldg G, Shoreline WA 98155. Ample free parking.

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Urbanist Shoreline presentation on how housing gets built November 20, 2025

Urbanist Shoreline

Join our housing conversation next Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the North City Water District office. 

Katie Lorah will be moderating a panel discussion with local housing experts including:

• Saghar Amini, Advocacy & Policy Manager for Habitat for Humanity
• Erich Armbruster of Ashworth Homes, a local builder with a history of building in Shoreline
• Logan Schmidt, Government Affairs Manager for the Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS)

We’ll discuss the policies that are helping and holding back all types of housing development, including middle housing and affordable housing. 

We’ll aim to surface some tangible policies that we as advocates can push for to bring Shoreline, and the rest of our region, closer to addressing our housing shortage.

Bring your questions!

Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:30 - 8:00 pm
North City Water District Office
1519 NE 177th St.
Shoreline WA 98155

RSVP so we know how many chairs to set up!

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Argosy Cruises offers Christmas Ship departures from Edmonds with performances in Shoreline and Edmonds

Argosy Cruises is spreading the holiday cheer this year, now offering Christmas Ship departures from Edmonds, plus performances in Shoreline and Edmonds!

When the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, one of Seattle’s most heartwarming traditions lights up the city’s waterways. Throughout the holiday season, both locals and tourists alike bundle up to savor the most wonderful time of the year aboard Argosy Cruises.

Argosy Cruises’ Christmas Ship™ Festival is sure to bring Christmas cheer!

From November 28 through December 23, 2025 the Spirit of Seattle™ sails to more than 40 waterfront communities, spreading holiday cheer. 

Adorned with thousands of sparkling lights and festive decor, the ship creates a magical setting for this cherished experience. On board, local choirs perform Christmas carols and enjoy festive treats, while the music is broadcast to delighted crowds gathered along the shore, aboard personal boats, and on Argosy’s festively decorated Follow Boat.

Since 1949, Argosy Cruises has been at the heart of Seattle’s holiday season. Whether you’re cruising with family, celebrating with friends, or joining the crowds on shore, the Christmas Ship™ Festival delivers festive cheer, lights, and music that make the season unforgettable. Learn more about the festival offerings below my signature.

Ways to Experience the Festival:

• The Christmas Ship™ (All Ages): A 1.5-hour cruise aboard the Spirit of Seattle™ with live choir performances, narration from a cruise director, and a special appearance from Santa. Guests can enjoy festive drinks, Ivar’s chowder, and snacks available for purchase onboard.
• 21+ Follow Boat: A lively, adults-only party boat that cruises alongside the Christmas Ship™. Guests can expect themed holiday fun, trivia, giveaways, and a full bar featuring specialty cocktails, local beers, wines, and non-alcoholic options. Check out the list of themed nights HERE.

The festival will feature: 

• Opening Night (Nov. 28): Kick off the season with the lighting of the Spirit of Seattle™ and the first choir performance of the year.
• 10th Annual Parade of Boats (Dec. 12): Watch hundreds of lit-up vessels join in a dazzling holiday parade across Lake Union, with festive parties both onboard and on shore at Evanston Plaza.
• Grand Finale (Dec. 23): Gather at Gas Works Park or sail aboard as the Christmas Ship™ closes the season with a farewell concert and final sail.

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Shoreline Schools Families can register for assistance with holiday food and gifts

If you have a student in Shoreline Schools and your family would like assistance with holiday food and gifts, you can register now for the Holiday Baskets program at the YMCA.

Registration is open until Wednesday, November 26, 2025: registration is open here

The distribution event will be held at the Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline on Saturday, December 13. You will receive an email with your assigned time to pick up items.

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LFP Prop One too close to call

By Oliver J Moffat

The Lake Forest Park property tax measure is still too close to call.

Prop 1 would fund police and public safety services

The Lake Forest Park property tax ballot measure would fund police and public safety services, but voters in the city have never approved a property tax increase.

After a week of counting, there were only 20 more “No” votes than “Yes” votes, a narrow 50.18% lead as of Tuesday, November 11.

Every day of counting has seen “Yes” votes gaining on “No” votes as more ballots are counted. In the first tranche of ballots counted on election night, “No” votes led by 51.63%.

Counting will continue until November 25, 2025.

Since the state imposed the 1% property tax limit, Lake Forest Park voters have repeatedly rejected property tax increases. A 2010 levy failed with 78% of voters opposing, and a 2021 levy to pay for parks and sidewalks also failed with 65% of voters against it.

There will be no automatic recount.

Local ballot measures do not trigger automatic recounts even if the vote is very close, according to the King County Elections Recount website.

Automatic recounts only occur for statewide ballot measures with narrow margins, says the Secretary of State’s Recount FAQ website.

However, a group of voters can request a recount.

For a recount to happen, a group of five or more registered voters may formally request a recount in writing within two business days after the election results are certified. The November general election results will be certified on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

The request must be filed with King County Elections and include a deposit to cover the expense of the recount. The deposit will be $0.25 per ballot for a manual recount or $0.15 for a machine recount.

If the recount changes the election result, the deposit is refunded. But if the recount does not reverse the outcome, the group who requested the recount must pay for the full cost of recounting the ballots.

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Alpha Delta Kappa honors educators by donating books to school libraries

Alpha Delta Kappa, a woman's educational honorary, recently celebrated their founders month by remembering the beginnings of their national and international sorority that focuses on world understanding, excellence in education, scholarships, and philanthropy. 

One of the ways ADK honors educators is to donate books to our local school libraries in Shoreline and nearby districts where we have members. 

The students and librarians look like they appreciate the new additions.

Photos courtesy ADK

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Green Shoreline Day is happening at a park near you November 14-16, 2025

Please join us on the below dates for a day of restoring Shoreline’s parks and open spaces by planting native trees, shrubs, and groundcover. No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm!

To register for events and for more information, go to ShorelineWA.gov/GreenShoreline.

 

Friday, November 14

• Hamlin Park, 12 – 3 PM
• Hillwood Park, 3 – 4:30 PM
• Northcrest Park, 10 AM – 2 PM

 

Saturday, November 15

• Shoreline Park, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 10 AM – 12:30 PM
• Northcrest Park, 10 AM – 2 PM
• Twin Ponds Park, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Hamlin Park, 1 – 4 PM
• South Woods Park, 10 AM – 2 PM
• Shoreview Park, 10 AM – 2 PM

 

Sunday, November 16

• North City Park, 1 – 4 PM
• Paramount Open Space, 10 AM – 2 PM
• Twin Ponds Park, 9 AM – 12 PM
• Northcrest Park, 10 AM – 2 PM
• Richmond Beach Community Park, 10 AM – 12 PM

 

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Jobs: WSDOT Acquisition & Relocation Agent

WSDOT

Acquisition & Relocation Agent (PAS4)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$75,045 – $100,951 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a right of way professional to serve as an Acquisition and Relocation Agent serving the Northwest Region on the Mount Baker Area (MBA) team, based in Shoreline, WA. 

The MBA team serves the geographic area of northernmost Snohomish County, Skagit County, Whatcom County and Island County. The purpose of Real Estate Services Office (RES) is to support successful delivery of transportation projects and coordinate real estate transactions. RES stewards the agency’s property assets and supports program delivery through guidance and policy development related to property valuations, acquisitions, relocation, and property management. 

The purpose of this position is to support the mission by completing simple and complex property rights acquisitions and/or facilitate any relocations associated with an acquisition, in compliance with the 1970 Uniform Relocation Act. This position directly supports the fish passage program and WSDOT's mission to provide an integrated, multimodal transportation system.

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

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Blue Heron Park restoration project work party

Blue Heron Park
Photo by Linda Holman

On Saturday November 8, 2025 a major work party was held at Blue Heron Park in Lake Forest Park. This event was part of the ongoing restoration project that the park will be undergoing. It will be an ongoing project which is expected to take several years to complete. Several groups are involved in this process along with the city for planning and organization.

For this work party we planned to focus on cleanup of the main planting area in order to make way for the next phase which will be renovating the soil, installing an irrigation system and planting. We will be focusing the planting on natives, pollinators and water wise plants. New signage will eventually be installed.

We had a wonderful turnout of 30 volunteers and several young gardeners who came with their parents and enjoyed helping out. We welcomed members of Rotary, Interact, Stewardship Foundation, Master Gardeners and members of the community. We also had the pleasure of welcoming two of our city council members.

Our work parties will be scheduled every second Saturday of each month, weather permitting. Hours will be 9:00am to noon.

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – November 12 - 18

By: Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – November 12 - 18
From twinkling lights to local delights, Shoreline is glowing this week!  Don’t miss the first-ever Greenhouse Winter Market at Sky Nursery, a two-day celebration of local makers, art, and community giving and the Shorelights Winter Light Display at the Park at Town Center, where the season officially twinkles to life. Explore these and more featured events happening across Shoreline this week at DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar
 
Destination Shoreline Featured Events of the Week:
 
Shoreline Pool Design Open House
Thursday, November 13
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shoreline City Hall
Join us on November 13 for an in-person pool design open house at City Hall. You can learn about the project, see a preliminary design, and understand the exploration process. Can’t attend? The materials will also be available online. Stay updated and engaged! Visit our Engage Shoreline page for project updates and to provide input. Learn more about the Shoreline Pool Facility Exploration Project at shorelinewa.gov/poolfacility.
 
Free FISH WAR screening at Shoreline College
Friday, November 14, 5:00 PM
Shoreline Community College Theater
The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and nonprofit Meaningful Movies Project will be hosting a free screening of the documentary FISH WAR at Shoreline College Theater on Friday, Nov. 14. Doors open at 5 p.m., film starts at 6 p.m. Screening will be followed by a panel discussion including NWIFC Chairman Ed Johnstone and others featured in the film. Edmonds Bookshop will be there, selling books about the treaty rights struggle in the Pacific Northwest, including Ramona Bennett Bill's Fighting for the Puyallup Tribe, Charles Wilkinson's Treaty Justice and Messages from Frank's Landing (with Billy Frank Jr.) and Bill Wilkerson's In Common With. FISH WAR highlights the violent struggle faced by Indigenous nations to exercise their treaty-protected right to harvest salmon in the Pacific Northwest. The protests led to a federal court case, U.S. v. Washington, that changed the way the state and treaty tribes care for the environment. The Boldt decision in this case went all the way to the Supreme Court. It should have put an end to the Fish Wars.
Fifty years later, however, tribal treaty rights face adversaries including habitat destruction and climate change, which threaten to destroy salmon runs forever.
 
Rainbow Bingo
Friday, November 14
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers! Cash Beverage Bar, Rainbow Jell-O Shots, Prizes! Please note that this is a 21 and over event Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards. The $20 Admission reserves your seat and includes the evening’s entertainment plus loaded nachos. $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.
 
2025 Greenhouse Winter Market
Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16 
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sky Nursery
Join us in welcoming over 4 dozen local PNW artists and makers to the cozy Sky Nursery greenhouse in the center of Shoreline for a winter market to remember. The list of vendors represents the diverse, rich, and talented perspectives of Shoreline and the greater Seattle community, offering treats and treasures ranging from candles, jewelry, miniatures, glass and leatherwork, to fiber arts and basketry, visual arts, body care, baked goods and beyond. FREE EVENT, OPEN TO ALL More Sky Holiday Events: www.skynursery.com/classes-events/
 
HOPELINK FOOD DRIVE - All market vendor fees go to support Hopelink, who will also be at the event collecting donations in support of their 2025 Lend a Hoping Hand Campaign.
The First Annual Greenhouse Winter Market is sponsored by Shoreline Farmer's Market, City of Shoreline, and Sky Nursery.
 
Shorelights Winter Light Display
Saturday, November 15, 5:30 PM
Park at Town Center
Join us for the ceremonial first lighting of the inaugural Shorelights Winter Light Display! Celebrate the magic of winter with the ShoreLights Winter Light Display, a dazzling showcase of light to bring communities together in the heart of Shoreline and brighten up the season. This free, family-friendly event is open to all!
 
Sip and Paint with Laura Brewer
Sunday, November 16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vault 177
Laura Brewer is a local artist and teacher.  She has worked with both children and adults teaching them skills and techniques all while having a great time!  She has taught many different art media, but has been teaching acrylic painting for years.  No matter your skills, Laura will make painting relaxing and enjoyable. For only $65 you will choose from delightful brews on tap, quality wines or a drink fashioned for you just for this occasion.  Grab your friends and sign up today as space is limited. Presented by Shorelake Arts.
 
For more information about life in Shoreline, WA and upcoming events visit: www.DestinationShoreline.com
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline. Whether you’re planning to sell, buy, or simply explore your options, Kate Ledbetter is ready to provide expert guidance tailored to your unique real estate needs. Visit www.KateLHomes.com for more information.

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Football- Shorewood vs Enumclaw in playoffs

Shorewood vs Enumclaw
Photo by Malcolm McLaurin

Playoffs

Enumclaw Stadium (Pete’s Pool)

Photo by Malcolm McLaurin

	1	2	3	4	Total
Shorewood	7	10	0	3	20
Enumclaw Hornets	7	21	7	7	42

• Kyson Vanee was 19-26 for 189 yards and a Td. 
• Finn Bachler had 8 catches for 100yd and 56 rushing with a TD. 
• Lukas Wanke 5-50yds receiving and a TD. 
• Cole Petschl and Max Uckun led the Shorewood Defense with 8 tackles each. 

Shorewood finished the season 7-3 matching their best record since 1990.

--Coach Rob Petschl

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Shorewood Cross Country competes at State Meet - Boys Team brings home a podium finish

L to R:  Co-Head Coach Joel Reese, Coach Emma King, Noah Raupp, Aiden Witt, Isaiah Schuelke, Max Billett, Eli Graves, Brayden Yee, Tristan Crittenden, Kellan Roberts, Jack delaChapelle, Coach Leslie Silver, Coach Uriel Lopez, Co-Head Coach Paul Villanueva

From Co-Head Coaches Paul Villanueva & Joel Reese

Shorewood XC competed well at the State meet this past weekend. For the third year in a row Shorewood qualified both girls and boys teams to the State meet in the same year. Before that it hadn't been since 1984 that both teams qualified in the same year. 

Shorewood XC Varsity with Coaches

The trip to Pasco was wonderful. On a beautiful day our athletes competed with the best from around the state. It was a tough field on a difficult course. Our runners competed well -all should be proud of their efforts, and all should be proud of the athletes representing Shorewood XC as well as Shorewood/Shoreline as a whole.

 
The boys team placed 2nd!!!, marking the best State finish for the boys team in school history!!

Shorewood XC Varsity with Coaches

Max Billett, Isaiah Schuelke, Eli Graves, & Tristan Crittenden placed in the Top 35 in 3A (all finishing in a better placing than their previous best State placing also with their best times on the State course)

Max, Isaiah, & Eli made the podium placing 6th, 9th, 20th (respectively)!!

Max and Isaiah will be named to the Washington State Cross Country Coaches Association All-State Team!

Isaiah crushed his previous Personal Record 5k time by 14 seconds going under 16 minutes (big milestone) for the first time with a time of 15:47.2.

L to R: Violet Koslowsky, Cleo Dalasta, Lucy Eichelberger, Olivia Decker, Annika Crow, McKenzie Clark, Maya Mirabueno

The girls team placed 12th in the entire State in the 3A classification, improving their placing as a team in each of the last three seasons.

Violet Koslowsky also had her best placing at the State meet finishing 32nd as well as her best time on the State meet course.

Cleo Dalasta also had her best placing at the State meet as well as her best time at the State meet course.

L to R: Aiden Witt, Max Billett, Kellan Roberts, Isaiah Schuelke, Tristan Crittenden, Brayden Yee, Eli Graves.

Those who competed at State for the first time were Brayden Yee, Kellan Roberts, Aiden Witt, Olivia Decker, & McKenzie Clark

Those who competed at State for a third time were juniors Lucy Eichelberger, Maya Mirabueno, Annika Crow, Isaiah, & Eli.

Alternates: Noah Raupp, Jack delaChapelle, Neha Adhikaram, Daphne LaClergue

Although our season is finished, a lot of the team, 12 members, will be competing in a National meet (NXR - Nike Cross Regionals - Northwest Division) on their own this weekend in Spokane. 

Photos by Paul Villanueva

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Elections: The last three

For Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, we are down to the last three.

1. On the 6th day of ballot counting, Joe Marshall leads challenger Tracy Banaszynski by 32 votes for the Kenmore city council.

2. In Lake Forest Park Josh Rosenau has pulled ahead of incumbent Jon Lebo by 378 votes and appears to be headed for a seat on the council.

3. The No votes on LFP's Prop 1 still lead - by 20 votes.

This would be a very good time to make sure that your ballot was counted. King county will attempt to contact every voter with a ballot problem. They will text, email, or phone you, depending on what you put on the outside of your ballot envelope. If you put nothing in that space, they will use whatever contact info is on file for you.

You can be proactive and check to see if your signature was verified and your ballot was counted.

Go to My Voter Information - fill in your data and it will tell you if your ballot is counted and if not, what you need to do about it.

--Diane Hettrick

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Find a Shoreline Food Drive Donation Site Near You

Throughout the month of November, the Shoreline community is coming together to support neighbors in need through the Shoreline Food Drive. 

Donations can be dropped off at more than 30 participating locations across Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, and North Seattle.

Find a location near you

From coffee shops and markets to local businesses and community centers, each site proudly serves as a collection point for non-perishable food, hygiene products, and other essentials that help fill the shelves at Hopelink’s Food Bank. 

Look for the “Shoreline Food Drive” signs around town or find a convenient drop-off location at this link.

You can also donate online 

The demand for Food Bank resources has never been higher in our region. Basic items—canned meals, grains, non-dairy milk, hygiene products and more—are critical lifelines to individuals and families in our community who may be facing unexpected challenges.

Join us in supporting this community-wide effort and help ensure everyone in Shoreline has access to healthy, nourishing food this holiday season.
 
Shoreline Food Drive Donation Sites:
Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe
17171 Bothell Way NE Ste A140, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
MON 3 PM – 9 PM, TUES 12 PM – 9 PM, WED–THURS 10 AM – 9 PM, FRI–SAT 10 AM – 10 PM, SUN 10 AM – 9 PM
 
Ballinger BECU
20011 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON – FRI 9 AM – 6 PM, SAT 9 AM – 1 PM

Ballinger Thriftway
20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON – SUN 6 AM – 10 PM
 
Cafe Aroma
509 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON – FRI 6 AM – 5 PM, SAT & SUN 7 AM – 5 PM
 
Dale Turner Family YMCA
19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – THURS 6 AM – 9 PM, FRI 6 AM – 8 PM, SAT 7 AM – 5 PM, SUN 8 AM – 5 PM
 
Drumlin
522 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – SAT 7 AM – 1 PM, SUN 7 AM – 2 PM
 
Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Suzan Shayler
19270 Aurora Ave N Suite 1, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON, WED, THURS 8 AM – 5 PM, TUES 8 AM – 6:30 PM, FRI 8 AM – 3 PM
 
Greenhouse Market at Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
November 15 & 16, 10 AM – 5 PM
 
Ion Town Center Apartments
18004 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – FRI 9 AM – 6 PM, SAT & SUN 10 AM – 5 PM
 
Irons Brothers Construction
14926 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – FRI 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
 
Lighting of the Shorelights Winter Light Display
Park at Town Center, 17560 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Nov 15 – SAT 5:30 PM
 
Lumin Laundry
20154 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON – FRI 9 AM – 9 PM, SAT & SUN 8 AM – 9 PM
 
Magpie Thrift – Shoreline
15403 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – SUN 11 AM – 7 PM
 
Minuteman Press – North Seattle
10300 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
MON – FRI 9 AM – 5:30 PM
 
Nixi City Play + Cafe
1437 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177
TUES – FRI 10 AM – 4 PM, SAT & SUN 1 PM – 5 PM
 
Pet Evolution – Shoreline (Also Collecting Pet Food Donations)
15515 Westminster Way N Suite C, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – SAT 9 AM – 8 PM, SUN 10 AM – 6 PM
 
Ridgecrest Books
512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON – SUN 11 AM – 7 PM
 
Ridgecrest Pub
520 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
SUN – WED 3 PM – 11 PM, THURS – SAT 3 PM – 12 AM
 
Salvation: Artist Collective
15419 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA
FRI – SUN 10 AM – 6 PM
 
Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – FRI 8 AM – 5 PM
 
Shoreline Cooperative Preschool
510 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON, WED, FRI 9 AM – 2:30 PM, TUES, THURS 9 AM – 1:30 PM
Bin will be by the SCP door on the lower driveway circle.
 
Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE Bldg G, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON – THURS 8:30 AM – 4 PM, FRI 8:30 AM – 1 PM
 
Shoreline Teen Center (Richmond Highlands Recreation Center)
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – FRI 3 PM – 6 PM, SAT 6 PM – 8 PM
 
Shoreline Tool Library
16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – FRI 3 PM – 8 PM, SAT 10 AM – 3 PM
 
ShoreSmiles Orthodontics
18550 Firlands Way N #300, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – THURS 7:30 AM – 5 PM, FRI 7:30 AM – 2 PM
 
Spin Alley Bowling Center & Vault 177
1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177
MON – THURS 12 PM – 10 PM, FRI 12 PM – 11 PM, SAT 11 AM – 11 PM, SUN 11 AM – 10 PM
 
The Nock Point
22313 70th Ave W Suite U1A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
TUES – FRI 10 AM – 8 PM, SAT & SUN 10 AM – 6 PM
 
Third Place Commons
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
MON – SUN 8 AM – 9 PM
 
Uplift Climbing
17229 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON – FRI 8 AM – 10 PM, SAT & SUN 8 AM – 8 PM
 
Waxing The City – Shoreline
15515 Westminster Way N Suite D, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – FRI 9 AM – 8 PM, SAT & SUN 9 AM – 5 PM
 
Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline
900 N 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON – SAT 9 AM – 5 PM

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Colonel James Siscel makes Veterans Day presentation at Echo Lake Elementary

Colonel James Siscel, USAF (Ret) returned to Echo Lake Elementary School, from where he retired in 2002, to give his Veterans Day presentation.

Colonel Siscel spoke about the conflicts where our flag has been carried and the wars and conflicts where our military service members have fought and died to protect the idea of democracy.

He ended with the background on the origins of Veterans Day and why we need to recognize our veterans past and living for their service.

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City of Shoreline honors veterans

Photo taken at the Monday, November 3, Council Meeting where Mayor Roberts shared a Veterans Day proclamation and presented it to local veterans.

From the City of Shoreline

This Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who have served our country. Your dedication, sacrifice, and service continue to inspire and strengthen our community.

Thank you for your service.

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Sunset after a cloudy day

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Bright daylight at 5:30am - pitch black at 5:30pm. Clear skies. High clouds with grayish light. Low solid clouds with almost no light. Never know what it will be like from one hour to the next.

But then a beautiful sunset.

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Art by Whitney Potter: Veterans Day

 

Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans

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Calvin Community Dinner with guest Shoreline Community Care

Calvin Presbyterian Church is excited to host Shoreline Community Care next Monday 11/17 at 6:00pm as part of our ongoing monthly Community Dinners.

Come learn how they are impacting our community by helping care for those in need and find out ways you might be able to partner with them as they make a difference here in Shoreline.

Calvin Presbyterian Church 18826 3rd Ave NW

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2025 3A Girls State Soccer Tournament (11/11 – 11/22) Primer

Last Saturday afternoon, the Shorewood Stormrays finished runner-up in the 3A District 1 final versus Snohomish Panthers, losing a frustrating contest 0-2. The Stormrays season record stands at 10-7-3, second in District 1, WesCo 3A South league 4th place, with an RPI of 0.5425. 

In the final, they missed a penalty kick, and conceded two goals in the last five minutes. Snohomish kept a clean sheet throughout the playoffs, behind a strong defensive line, a superb goalkeeper and impeccable counterattacking – worthy District 1 Champions. 

Both Shorewood (WesCo South) and Snohomish (WesCo North) have qualified for the 3A State Tournament as the #19 and #5 seeds. 

Last Thursday night, Shorecrest was hoping to join the party by taking third place, but underdog Edmonds-Woodway unleashed a late strike to knock out the Scots, 1-2. 

HS soccer fans would know that both Shorewood and Shorecrest have been the Golden Girls the last four years, going to the ball every year, whereas Ed-Wood and Snohomish have had many lean years of stumbling in the playoffs, missing out on State. 

This year, would be the Revenge Of The Stepsisters, as Snohomish seized the District championship, and Edmonds-Woodway secured 3rd place, earning both a spot in State. Also from District 1, are Edmonds-Woodway (WesCo South) and Oak Harbor (Northwest Conference), the #15 and #16 seeds. 

Spare a thought for the plucky Lynnwood Royals, who despite a winless season of 0-13-0, competed and showed up cheerfully, week-in, week-out, and played hard despite a limited roster, and without a JV team. 

Shorewood’s JV team finished the season with a somber record of 3-6-1, finishing 5th in the league table, overshadowed by 2nd place 7-2-1 Shorecrest JV counterparts.

Following the conclusion of the District tournaments, the State 3A playoff brackets have been set, against teams from Districts 1-6. The top twelve seeds receive a bye, while the remaining eight seeds face off in a play-in round to advance. 

Shorewood is seeded #19, and will meet #14 Ridgeline (Greater Spokane League, District 6) in the First Round on Tuesday 11/11. 

Edmonds-Woodway is seeded #15, and will meet #18 Silas (Puget Sound League, District 3) in another First Round on Wednesday 11/12. 

The top seeds are #1 Gig Harbor, #2 Mt. Spokane, #3 Bellevue and #4 Eastside Catholic. The play-in, eighth-final, and quarter-final rounds will be hosted by the higher seed at their home stadium, or at a neutral site, depending on geography. 

Quarter-finals will be on Saturday 11/15, semi-finals on Friday 11/21, and final on Saturday 11/22. The State semifinals and finals, as is customary, will be held at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, as well as a third place contest for the losing semi-finalists. 

Fear not Shorecrest, Shorewood will be your standard-bearer now! But will it be Ecstasy or Agony?

-TCA

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Ridgecrest Food Drive for Hopelink now underway

The 2025 Ridgecrest Neighborhood Annual Food Drive for HopeLink - Shoreline’s Food Bank is currently underway. 

Help us reach our GOAL of 1,300 lbs of Food!

There are four convenient locations available on NE 165th to drop off your donations (see suggestions below for most needed items)

1. Café Aroma, 509 NE 165th - 
1. Open Monday - Friday: 6am to 5pm
2. Saturday & Sunday: 7am to 5pm
2. Drumlin, 522 NE 165th - 
1. Open Monday – Saturday: 7am to 1pm
2. Sunday: 7am to 2pm
3. Ridgecrest Public House 520 NE 165th - 
1. Open Sunday – Wednesday: 3pm to 11pm
2. Thursday – Saturday: 3pm - midnight
4. Ridgecrest Books, 512 NE 165th - 
1. Open 7 days a week 11am to 7pm

Among the 4 businesses, that’s at least 16 hours a day, every day for 7 weeks available right here in the neighborhood to drop off your donations.

The Hopelink Food Market in Shoreline serves families and individuals at no cost. Clients can shop at the market as they would in a typical grocery store by choosing the items that best fit their household needs.

Can you help keep the shelves stocked by donating some of these items?

• (Non-perishable food, personal care items, even pet food are all needed)
• Milk (Dried, Canned or Shelf Stable)
• Non-perishable Meals (Instant Ramen, canned/pouched meals)
• Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, SPAM, etc.)
• Canned meals
• Cereal/Oats
• Nut Butters
• Soup and Broth (low sodium appreciated)
• Allergy-specific foods (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian)
• Cooking Oil
• Spices (salt, pepper dried herbs, etc.)
• Beverages (Water, Juice)
• Baking Items (Flour, Sugar, etc.)
• Healthy cereal/oats
• Fruits & vegetables
• Grains (pasta, rice, quinoa, barley, etc.)
• Soup and broths
• Non-dairy milk – shelf stable (oat, almond, soy)
• Cooking oils
• Spices
• Salt, brown and white sugar (bulk ok)
• Flour (no bulk please)
• Paper Products (Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Baby Wipes, Diapers including adult sizes)
• Baby items (squeeze food pouches, wipes,
• diapers sizes 4-7)
• Hygiene items (feminine products,
• Hygiene Products (Dental Care, Soap, Shampoo, Feminine Products, Deodorant)
• toothpaste, toothbrushes
• Household items (Clorox wipes, reusable, grocery bags)
• Pet Food (canned and dry)

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Ballinger Thriftway delivers over a thousand pounds of food to local food banks

Photo courtesy Ballinger Thriftway

Ballinger Thriftway delivered over 1000 pounds of food to our local food banks 

• concern4neighborsfoodbank in Mountlake Terrace and 
• hopelinkhelps in Shoreline

Thank you all for your support. We are going to continue collecting donations to help relieve the pressure food banks are feeling right now. 

Photo courtesy Ballinger Thriftway

While the SNAP programs are unstable times we are going to do everything we can to support our community however we can.

Make donations of food at the front of the store
You can purchase a bag of food at the checkstand
Cash donations are being collected in boxes up front and we can add donation to your tab.

Ballinger Thriftway 20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline WA 98155

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