KCRHA activates Tier 2 cold weather severe weather protocols February 27 through March 1, 2026
February 27 – the morning of March 2
With overnight temperatures below 35 degrees for three days or more in the forecast, KCRHA is activating Tier 2 cold weather severe weather protocols beginning Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1 and winding down the morning of Monday, March 2.
As always, we may extend activation if the forecast shifts, in alignment with our Severe Weather Policy.
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Workshop on dealing with anxiety - March 6, 2026
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| Christine Vervitsiotis, LMHC |
There is no ‘quick fix’ but there are many tools that we can use to calm both the body and the mind.
Join us for a practical conversation about anxiety!
In this workshop, we will explore why specific anxiety reduction techniques work for specific types of anxiety. We will also spend a good amount of time practicing these skills together.
Led by Christine Vervitsiotis, LMHC
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WHEN: March 6, 2026 from 10:30am – 12:00pm
COST: Free
REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center 206-365-1536
Shoreline Council passes resolution in support of immigrant protection
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| The council chamber was full for the consideration of immigrant support |
Shoreline Solidarity and Fortify! Washington volunteers mobilized in support of immigrant protection at the Monday, February 23, 2026 meeting of the Shoreline City Council.
After being asked to "agendize and pass Fortify! Washington's Immigrant Protection Model Resolution in two weeks" at the February 9th meeting by a group of supporters and speakers, the Council agendized Res 560 for consideration at the Feb 23rd meeting.
Action on Resolution No. 560 - Affirming the Shoreline City Council’s Commitment to Shoreline Being an Inviting, Equitable, and Safe Community for All and Supporting Efforts in the Washington State Legislature and by King County to Support and Protect Immigrant Members of Our Community - Sponsored by Councilmember Scully and Deputy Mayor Pobee
Supporters filled the council chamber as the councilmembers considered the wording of their resolution supporting immigrant citizens and protecting the community against ICE overreach.
In the end, the resolution passed unanimously.
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In the end, the resolution passed unanimously.
'Election access shouldn’t be decided along party lines' Secretary Steve Hobbs' statement after Trump's State of the Union
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| Steve Hobbs, Washington Secretary of State |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, I attended the State of the Union as Sen. Cantwell’s guest to help sound the alarm on the SAVE America Act. During the address, President Trump directed Congress to pass the SAVE Act, repeating false claims of mass fraud in American elections.
These comments should be deeply concerning to all Americans. Voting is a sacred right for all citizens, and election access shouldn’t be decided along party lines. Dedicated state and county election officials strive to ensure Washington’s elections are accurate, transparent, and secure. Their experience, professionalism, and commitment to public service are what make elections great in Washington.
To repeat what I said before the State of the Union yesterday: The SAVE America Act doesn’t save anything. Here are some common-sense truths about Washington elections:
- Voting by mail removes barriers to citizens’ ability to participate in our democratic process. Washington continues to improve voter access while maintaining the integrity of our elections. We should be doing everything we can to increase voter participation for all eligible Washingtonians.
- Washington’s voter roll maintenance processes support an accurate and well-maintained system. Election officials use data from multiple sources to ensure ineligible voters are regularly removed from the voter roll.
- Actual incidents of ineligible voting are incredibly rare. There have been just 15 cases of noncitizen voting in the state of Washington - out of 1,620 nationally - between 1982 and 2025. Washington uses paper ballots, which are a physical record that can be recounted and audited as many times as needed.
The SAVE America Act is voter disenfranchisement masquerading as election security. It would make voting harder for eligible citizens while failing to address the real risks election officials face.
Proposed federal legislation and comments made by national authorities undermine election security and accessibility. Instead, federal actions should protect vote-by-mail elections and advocate for voters’ rights and data privacy.
Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees areas within state government including managing state elections
Lake Forest Park welcomes new Public Works Director, Nova Heaton
Nova Heaton has been named as the new Public Works Director for Lake Forest Park.
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| Nova Heaton, Public Work Director City of Lake Forest Park |
Nova has served in a range of public-sector roles, including nine years with Snohomish County, five years with the City of Arlington in Planning and Development, and three years as Public Works Director for the City of Snohomish.
Her technical expertise includes utility systems, roadway design, environmental projects, and park planning and development. She has led the design of roads, bank stabilization projects, fish passage improvements, and stream reconstruction efforts, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and long-term system performance.
Nova has a particular interest in long-range and multimodal planning that supports safe, resilient, and connected communities, and she developed and implemented Complete Streets policies for both the City of Arlington and the City of Snohomish.
Nova also brings significant experience in emergency management, including event response and leadership through post-event damage assessment, repair, and recovery. Her background includes budget management, project management, and collaborative problem solving, with a proven ability to work effectively with community members, local partners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects.
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Nova also brings significant experience in emergency management, including event response and leadership through post-event damage assessment, repair, and recovery. Her background includes budget management, project management, and collaborative problem solving, with a proven ability to work effectively with community members, local partners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects.
Rob Oxford: Are You Seriously Going to Eat That?
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| Bacon drizzled in chocolate sauce |
As far as I'm concerned a bologna sandwich isn’t a bologna sandwich unless it has Lays potato chips on it. Not next to it on the plate, but between the bologna and bread. And there’s no substituting the chips, they have to be Lays. I guess in a pinch, Ruffles will suffice?
As an adult, that had been the extent of my adventurousness when it came to unique flavor combinations. Up and until I was introduced to peanut butter on a hamburger.
Weird food pairings are nothing new. In fact, a simple Google search will reveal dozens of “Top 50 Lists”. Special thanks to Buzzfeed contributor Hannah Dobrogosz for sacrificing her own taste buds for this article.
Her research revealed pairings such as mustard on watermelon. Tater tots dipped in applesauce. Flaming Hot Cheetos and vanilla bean ice cream. Caramel syrup on cheddar cheese curds and bacon drizzled with chocolate syrup? I mean, who thinks of this stuff?
From what I know now, college students at 3am. That’s who!
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| pickle margarita |
For instance, pickles have long been recognized as a favorite for pregnant women. Some enjoy them straight out of the jar, while others may crave pickle pizza, pickles and cream cheese or pickle cheesecake. I still remember when deep-fried pickles sounded like a nutty idea. Now they're available at every state fair in America.
The intense, salty and sour taste of a pickle helps manage nausea and can satisfy cravings caused by hormonal changes. Also, pregnant women experience an increase in blood volume, which raises the need for sodium and electrolytes. Because of the brining process, the high salt content in pickles helps maintain this balance.
Not recommended during pregnancy, but a company called Beatbox now offers a Pickle Margarita.
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| Rob's Dad in the mess hall |
My Father, a Mess Sgt. at Madigan Army Hospital, would prepare meals for upwards of 600 – 700 soldiers each day. At three meals a day that equates to roughly 1800 – 2100 meals…per day. Large quantities of food. For his 3 children at home, this meant larger than normal portions and growing up during the depression as he did, food did not go to waste.
We became accustomed to having the same meal, only slightly different, for several nights in a row. This could occasionally result in a “weird food pairing”. Quite often it would be chipped beef on toast that my father would affectionately call S.O.S. or “stuff” on a shingle. The next night it might be the same “stuff”, but with leftover peas added. Blech! Not my favorite.
Finally, another food pairing established in England during the 17th century and brought to North America is cheese slices on apple pie. To residents of the state of Vermont, not so weird after all. In fact, the tradition is so strong that a House Bill was signed in May of 1999, declaring apple as the state pie and stipulating that a “good faith” effort be made to serve it with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese, a glass of cold milk and a large scoop of vanilla ice cream.
I’m good with the pie, ice cream and especially the cold milk. But please, give my slice of cheese to the mice.
If you have a favorite “weird food pairing” you’d like to share, please feel free to comment.
Who am I to judge?
Jobs: City of Shoreline Extra Help – Camp Director
Opening date: 02/20/2026
Salary: $22.92 - $26.42 Hourly
Closing date: Open till Filled
Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.
Position is open until filled; 1st review 3/11/26; 2nd review 3/25/26.
We are seeking up to (5) Assistant Camp Directors for our Camp Shoreline summer program who can work during all the listed program dates. Assistant Camp Director positions include:
- 40hours/week Meridian Park 7-11 Assistant Director - Position can only work 28hr/week during month of July
- 40hr/week Meridian Park LPP Assistant Director - Position can only work 28hr/week during month of July (2 openings)
- 20hours/week Spartan Rec Center LPP Asst. Director position (with option to work an additional 20hrs/wk as day camp leader, please note can only work 28hrs/week during month of July)
- 40hours/week Spartan Rec Center Activity Asst. Director (only from 7/27-8/21)
These are seasonal and non-benefited positions:
Monday - Friday
8 hour or 4 hour shifts depending on the specific position (see below), between the hours of 7am – 6pm.
Paid assistant camp director training will be scheduled an average of 16 hours between April- June. In June there will also be a 6 - 8 hour onsite training and 20-40 hrs allotted for pre-camp planning.
Below is an example of the 2026 annual schedule.
Camp Shoreline summer program dates
Camp Shoreline: June 22nd - August 21st
School's Out program dates:Spring Break: April 20th -24th
Winter Break: December 21st - Jan. 1st
The successful candidates will be able to work all or most of the program dates.
Scope of Work:
School's Out program dates:Spring Break: April 20th -24th
Winter Break: December 21st - Jan. 1st
The successful candidates will be able to work all or most of the program dates.
Scope of Work:
General Assistant Director- 40 hours/week: Provide staff/camper supervision and leadership at Camp Shoreline offsite location for youth ages 5-11. Assist site director overseeing general camp operations. Provide planning and leadership support for Camp Shoreline’s 7-11 year old camp and Lil’ Playground Pals camps. Plan and lead a variety of activities including but not limited to visual and performing arts, sports, creative movement, team and individual games and sports.
Activity at Spartan Recreation Center (only 7/27-8/21): 20-40/hours week (possible opportunity available to work additional 20 hrs/wk as a day camp leader for a maximum total of 40hours/week.). Provide staff/camper supervision and leadership at Camp Shoreline’s Activity Camp at Spartan Recreation Center. This position is shared with another assistant who will work 6/22-7/24. The assistant is responsible for planning and implementing creative and engaging activities each day of camp for a classroom of 35 children ages 7-11. Activities include, but are not limited to, arts & crafts, nature and science exploration, cooking and performance arts.
Lil’ Playground Pals- 40 hours/week -This position will plan and oversee Camp Shoreline’s 5-6 year old camp program at either Spartan Recreation Center or Camp Shoreline’s offsite location at Meridian Park Elementary School. The assistant director supervises and works with day camp leaders to lead campers in a variety of age-appropriate games, sports, art projects.
Please apply at: Extra Help - Camp Director
Jobs: WSDOT IT Systems Administrator – Entry (Project)
Shoreline, WA – Headquarters
$76,456 – $102,866 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a non-permanent IT Systems Administrator to support the Northwest Region’s (NWR) end-user computing environment, delivering frontline technical services that keep desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile, and peripheral systems reliable, secure, and operational for staff and project teams.
$76,456 – $102,866 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a non-permanent IT Systems Administrator to support the Northwest Region’s (NWR) end-user computing environment, delivering frontline technical services that keep desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile, and peripheral systems reliable, secure, and operational for staff and project teams.
In this role, you will provide hands-on troubleshooting, installation, configuration, maintenance, and customer support for hardware, software, operating systems, and mobile technologies, ensuring technology readiness for regional operations and high-profile transportation infrastructure and mega projects. Working closely with regional IT staff and business partners, the position will help maintain system performance, resolve incidents efficiently, and contribute to a stable, secure computing environment that enables the agency’s mission.
Our top candidate will have foundational systems administration knowledge, problem-solving and diagnostics ability, familiarity with Windows and mobile platforms, and clear communication and documentation skills.
See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
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Shear Jazz Does Latin at Darrell's Tavern
Local jazz!…SHEAR JAZZ performing live
from 4pm – 6pm followed by the Darrell’s weekly
Sunday JAZZ JAM 7pm – 10pm
Get in on the Fun! 
— at Darrell's Tavern
— at Darrell's TavernMorning is breaking
Friday, February 27, 2026
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| Photo by Jan Hansen |
Puget Sound is still in pre-dawn darkness, a heavy cloud layer hangs west of the Kitsap Peninsula, and The Olympics glow in the sunrise.
All school levies pass in King County - one bond fails
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| Echo Lake Elementary, Shoreline School District |
They all passed.
Three districts had an approval rate over 70%
- Mercer Island 74% - 4 elementary schools; 1 middle; 1 high school
- Vashon Island 77% - 3 schools 1 elementary 1 middle 1 high school
- Shoreline 73% for the regular levy and 77% for the technology levy Here's a list of schools in the Shoreline district
Riverview had a bond issue on the ballot which failed. Northshore had a bond issue that passed. The bonds were for capital expenses - new school, upgrading current schools. and the like.
Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub… and be prepared to leave forever changed: Shoreline College Theater’s production of Cabaret seduces and stuns
Cabaret at Shoreline College Theater
Friday February 27 - Sunday March 8, 2026
Theatre Review By Kindle Carpp
Photography by Maleah Nicole
From the moment patrons enter the space, it is clear this is not a traditional proscenium production, but an immersive descent into 1930s Weimar Berlin, one that seduces with glitter before revealing its shadows.
Set in early 1930s Germany, Cabaret follows American writer Cliff Bradshaw as he arrives in Berlin and becomes entangled in the city’s intoxicating nightlife and in a romance with English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.
Set in early 1930s Germany, Cabaret follows American writer Cliff Bradshaw as he arrives in Berlin and becomes entangled in the city’s intoxicating nightlife and in a romance with English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.
Cliff takes up residence in Fraulein Schneider’s boarding house, where her tender courtship with the gentle fruit seller Herr Schultz unfolds alongside Cliff and Sally’s more volatile relationship.
These parallel love stories exist against the ominous rise of the Nazi regime, and as nationalism tightens its grip, both romances fracture under the weight of a rapidly changing and increasingly dangerous Germany.
What begins as carefree indulgence slowly gives way to something far more sobering, mirroring the societal collapse happening just outside the club’s walls.
Shoreline College Theater transforms its performance space into a striking replica of a Berlin cabaret club. Small cabaret tables place audience members directly in the action, and servers weave through the crowd offering trays to front-row patrons, blurring the boundary between observer and participant.
Shoreline College Theater transforms its performance space into a striking replica of a Berlin cabaret club. Small cabaret tables place audience members directly in the action, and servers weave through the crowd offering trays to front-row patrons, blurring the boundary between observer and participant.
The scenic and environmental design is stunning, immersing the audience in a world that feels intimate, dangerous, and alive. The live band, positioned on a raised gallery at the back of the stage, becomes an ever-present force, underscoring the action with rich atmosphere while remaining fully integrated into the visual landscape.
The production opens with commanding confidence, as Max, the Kit Kat Klub owner, played by Quinn Musil, welcomes the audience with easy charm and sharp comedic timing. Musil establishes the club’s anything-goes atmosphere immediately, setting the tone for the controlled chaos that follows. Their presence grounds the environment and provides a believable sense of place, making the audience feel like true guests of the establishment.
As the Emcee, Ava Hjelle delivers a spellbinding performance that anchors the entire production. Hjelle’s stage presence is magnetic, effortlessly commanding attention the moment they appear. Their performance balances playful mischief with an undercurrent of menace, allowing the character’s dual nature to emerge gradually. Vocally and physically precise, Hjelle guides the audience through the evening with confidence and control, making the Emcee both irresistible and deeply unsettling.
Mariah Matney’s Sally Bowles is vibrant, wounded, and compelling.
The production opens with commanding confidence, as Max, the Kit Kat Klub owner, played by Quinn Musil, welcomes the audience with easy charm and sharp comedic timing. Musil establishes the club’s anything-goes atmosphere immediately, setting the tone for the controlled chaos that follows. Their presence grounds the environment and provides a believable sense of place, making the audience feel like true guests of the establishment.
As the Emcee, Ava Hjelle delivers a spellbinding performance that anchors the entire production. Hjelle’s stage presence is magnetic, effortlessly commanding attention the moment they appear. Their performance balances playful mischief with an undercurrent of menace, allowing the character’s dual nature to emerge gradually. Vocally and physically precise, Hjelle guides the audience through the evening with confidence and control, making the Emcee both irresistible and deeply unsettling.
Matney brings strong vocal power to the role, delivering Sally’s musical numbers with confidence and emotional clarity.
Beyond her vocal strength, Matney captures Sally’s emotional armor, the careful distance and practiced indifference of someone protecting herself from further hurt.
Her performance reveals the character’s vulnerability in layers, making Sally’s emotional journey feel authentic and deeply human.
As Cliff Bradshaw, Duncan Thorvilson finds the perfect balance between awkwardness and sincerity.
Thorvilson’s physicality and demeanor establish Cliff as an outsider, allowing the audience to experience Berlin through his uncertain perspective.
His emotional arc unfolds with clarity, particularly as Cliff begins to understand the reality of what is happening around him.
Thorvilson portrays Cliff’s heartbreak with sensitivity, making his final moments especially resonant.
Clara Spain’s Fraulein Schneider is both vocally impressive and emotionally grounded. Spain brings warmth and practicality to the character, making her hopes for companionship feel sincere and earned.
Her performance captures the character’s inner conflict as she weighs love against survival, and the emotional restraint she displays makes her eventual choices all the more heartbreaking. Spain’s chemistry with Sean Noble creates one of the production’s most touching relationships.
Sean Noble portrays Herr Schultz with gentle optimism and genuine warmth. Noble makes Schultz deeply likable, emphasizing his kindness and hopeful outlook. His portrayal captures the tragic irony of a man who believes in the goodness of his country even as it turns against him. Noble’s final moments onstage are quietly devastating, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Maldonado creates a vivid and memorable character whose presence reinforces the social environment surrounding the central relationships.
Her performance adds texture and dimension to the world of the play, contributing to the production’s sense of authenticity.
The ensemble deserves tremendous credit for maintaining the production’s dynamic energy. The choreography by Fiona Palazzi is intricate, provocative, and energetically executed, capturing both the exuberance and the underlying tension of the era. Each movement feels intentional, reinforcing the emotional and thematic shifts of the story. The ensemble’s commitment ensures that the Kit Kat Klub feels like a fully realized world rather than simply a backdrop.
The tonal shift in the second act is handled with impressive control. The carefree escapism of the first act gives way to an atmosphere of unease, and the cast navigates this transition seamlessly. What once feels playful begins to feel menacing, and the weight of political reality settles heavily over the characters.
The production’s final moments are breathtakingly ominous. As the cast gathers onstage, the visual composition and stage direction create an image that lingers long after the lights fade. It is a striking reminder of how quickly normalcy can give way to darkness.
In today’s political climate, Cabaret feels especially resonant. Its exploration of complacency, nationalism, and denial serves as both historical reflection and contemporary warning. The contrast between the Kit Kat Klub’s glittering escapism and the harsh reality beyond its doors creates a powerful emotional impact that stays with the audience well after the performance ends.
The performance reviewed featured Ava Hjelle as the Emcee, Mariah Matney as Sally Bowles, Katherine Maldonado as Fraulein Kost, and Clara Spain as Fraulein Schneider.
The ensemble deserves tremendous credit for maintaining the production’s dynamic energy. The choreography by Fiona Palazzi is intricate, provocative, and energetically executed, capturing both the exuberance and the underlying tension of the era. Each movement feels intentional, reinforcing the emotional and thematic shifts of the story. The ensemble’s commitment ensures that the Kit Kat Klub feels like a fully realized world rather than simply a backdrop.
The tonal shift in the second act is handled with impressive control. The carefree escapism of the first act gives way to an atmosphere of unease, and the cast navigates this transition seamlessly. What once feels playful begins to feel menacing, and the weight of political reality settles heavily over the characters.
The production’s final moments are breathtakingly ominous. As the cast gathers onstage, the visual composition and stage direction create an image that lingers long after the lights fade. It is a striking reminder of how quickly normalcy can give way to darkness.
In today’s political climate, Cabaret feels especially resonant. Its exploration of complacency, nationalism, and denial serves as both historical reflection and contemporary warning. The contrast between the Kit Kat Klub’s glittering escapism and the harsh reality beyond its doors creates a powerful emotional impact that stays with the audience well after the performance ends.
The performance reviewed featured Ava Hjelle as the Emcee, Mariah Matney as Sally Bowles, Katherine Maldonado as Fraulein Kost, and Clara Spain as Fraulein Schneider.
Several roles are double cast, and other performances may feature Felix Coble as the Emcee, Lauren McDonogh as Sally Bowles, Sofia Gelder as Fraulein Kost, and Lochlan Willard as Fraulein Schneider. The entire cast delivers strong work, and the depth of talent on display suggests that alternate performers bring the same level of commitment and skill.
Shoreline College Theater’s Cabaret is immersive, entertaining, and deeply affecting—an unforgettable evening of theatre that reminds us how easily the line between spectacle and reality can disappear when the lights go down.
You leave the Kit Kat Klub changed, whether you expect to or not.
Shoreline College Theater’s Cabaret is immersive, entertaining, and deeply affecting—an unforgettable evening of theatre that reminds us how easily the line between spectacle and reality can disappear when the lights go down.
You leave the Kit Kat Klub changed, whether you expect to or not.
Ballinger Thriftway competes in Can Madness event
"We are hosting a friendly competition between our store and other to see who can come out on top for food donations. Cash donations bins are located at checkstands."
Every item donated gets you one raffle ticket. Names drawn will get the chance to purchase an allocated whiskey.
Puget Sound, Salish Sea, and where to buy the map
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| Map by Stefan Freelan |
The beautiful map of the Salish Sea that we published last week stirred up a lot of conversation about names so I did a little research.
Capt. George Vancouver
Capt. George Vancouver was part of the British Royal Navy, who led an expedition to map the unknown areas of the Pacific, while looking for the fabled "Inside Passage" which was said to lead from the east coast of America to Asia.
He explored and charted parts of New Zealand before heading to the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and the Pacific Coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. Along the way he named multiple features which still bear his name - two cities, two mountains, a river, and a large island. Many features he charted were named for friends and former associates.
He sailed all the way into Puget Sound, and reaching the end, proved it was not the Inside Passage. His lieutenant, Peter Puget, was instrumental in exploring and charting south Puget Sound, using a small boat to explore every inlet and island. In recognition, Vancouver named the south sound Puget.
The name eventually came to refer to the north sound as well but the borders were ill-defined.
Professor Bert Webber
This lack of definition greatly bothered Bert Webber, faculty of Huxley College of Environmental Studies at Western Washington University located in Bellingham. He came to the issue out of concern for oil spills in Puget Sound. He was part of a scientific group that studied the ecology of the northern section of our waterway and the ebb and flow of salt and fresh water.
He stated, "We know the Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait of Georgia are an estuarine ecosystem that forms an inland sea. In order to better manage the resources of this ecosystem we needed to understand how this inland sea works. In order to better understand the inland marine sea, we needed to be able to accurately and consistently reference it, and to do that, it needed a name."
Harvey Manning, a noted Outdoor author in Washington State, suggested that the name “Whulj” (a traditional Salish name) be used for U.S. water north and west of Port Townsend, but not including “southern Puget Sound”.
That name did not catch on.
Every agency that lived on or dealt with an aspect of the waterway had a different description and a different name for the area. “Strait of Georgia, Puget Sound and the Juan de Fuca Strait,” “Georgia Basin Puget Sound Ecosystem” were two such names.
But slowly "The Salish Sea" was catching on, describing the area from the Pacific Ocean to the reaches of the south Sound.
Webber spent years advocating for the name and a unified description of the area it referred to.
The map of the Salish Sea
Webber said
"As the Salish Sea name became more widespread, maps of the inland sea started to appear. "None of the early maps approached the quality of that produced by Stefan Freelan of Western Washington University in 2008. This map has found local, national and international attention."
Cartographer Stefan Freelan has a website with many wonderful maps. The Salish Sea map can be downloaded or purchased.
Jersey Mike’s 16th Annual “Month of Giving” Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes Nationwide
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| Shoreline Jersey Mike's in Aurora Village |
During the month of March, Jersey Mike’s customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make a donation when placing their order to help 44 local Team Washington athletes and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
The games will be held June 20-26, 2026 in locations across Minnesota’s Twin Cities, with the University of Minnesota as the official host venue. Nearly 3,000 athletes will compete in 16 sports including athletics, gymnastics, swimming and basketball, with pickleball and cornhole making their debut.
The games will be held June 20-26, 2026 in locations across Minnesota’s Twin Cities, with the University of Minnesota as the official host venue. Nearly 3,000 athletes will compete in 16 sports including athletics, gymnastics, swimming and basketball, with pickleball and cornhole making their debut.
Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving campaign culminates with “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 25, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will give 100 percent of the day’s sales – not just profit – to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and the local state programs attending the USA Games.
On Day of Giving every single dollar that comes in nationwide, whether in-store, online or through the app, will go to the cause. Day of Giving is Jersey Mike’s busiest day of the year, when some crews arrive as early as 4 a.m.
The Month of Giving traditionally supports more than 200 local charities nationwide. For the second time in the 16-year history of Month of Giving, Jersey Mike’s owners and operators throughout the country will support this single, important cause dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), a mission that transcends the boundaries of sport to address discrimination in all its forms.
Jersey Mike’s hopes to exceed last year’s record-breaking national fundraising total of $30 million.
Canyon Park: 24016 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Ste B 300, Bothell WA 98021
The Month of Giving traditionally supports more than 200 local charities nationwide. For the second time in the 16-year history of Month of Giving, Jersey Mike’s owners and operators throughout the country will support this single, important cause dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), a mission that transcends the boundaries of sport to address discrimination in all its forms.
Jersey Mike’s hopes to exceed last year’s record-breaking national fundraising total of $30 million.
Canyon Park: 24016 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Ste B 300, Bothell WA 98021
Lynnwood: 19620 SR 99, Ste 103, Lynnwood WA 98036
For a list of restaurants in your area, please visit our charity listing by state.
About Jersey Mike’s
Founded in 1956 as Mike's Subs with one location in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Jersey Mike's has grown into a premier franchisor with more than 3,200 locations in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit jerseymikes.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.
About Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games—scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota’s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine—is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations.
Finley Houck in running for The Herald's Prep Athlete of the Week
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| Finley Houck. Photo by Leyton Houck |
Shorewood wrestler Finley Houck is a candidate for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 8-14.
Finley won the 3A girls 115 lb State Champion with a decisive 9-1 major decision in her finals bout.
Houck is also the first girl to be a 4-time state placer, and only the 2nd Shorewood wrestler ever to achieve this honor.
Voting closes at midnight Sunday.
Jobs: Spring & Summer jobs for The Y
Join a team that shows up for others and each other.
Work with purpose. Lead with heart.
Apply today for spring and summer jobs at the Y.
Travels with Charlie: Balancing Wetlands and Urban Life
Thursday, February 26, 2026
By Gordon Snyder
After taking some photos of the geothermal well project, Charlie and I headed to Swamp Creek Park in Kenmore. We parked and headed up the path. Charlie has learned to stay on the paths as we explore wetlands. This nice path is a good example of Balancing Wetlands and Urban Life.
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| Charlie on the path Photo by Gordon Snyder |
You begin to hear something unusual in an urban environment. A creek flowing! Up around the bend, you see Swamp Creek tumbling, splashing and flowing along. What a wonderful sound and site.
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| Swamp Creek - above the bridge Photo by Gordon Snyder |
Charlie at end of Swamp Creek Bridge checking things out as I listen to the water.
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| Charlie at the end of the Bridge Photo by Gordon Snyder |
Walking down the path, we catch a glorious treat of green mosses in sunlight.
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| Green moss glows in the sunlight Photo by Gordon Snyder |
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| Photo by Gordon Snyder |
Spring is coming. Everything will be changing daily.
Take any time you can to wander thru Wallace Swamp Creek Park, it will be good for you.
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| Wallace Swamp Creek Park Photo by Gordon Snyder |
Cheers,
Gordon Snyder
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Gordon Snyder
Shoreline resident is new chair of Department of Urology at the University of Washington School of Medicine
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| Dr. Daniel Lin |
Lin joined UW Medicine in 2001 and is a professor in the Department of Urology. He holds the Pritt Family Endowed Chair in Prostate Cancer Research at the School of Medicine. Lin is also the director of the Institute for Prostate Cancer Research in partnership with the Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
He serves in leadership positions with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, American Urological Association, the SWOG Cancer Research Network and the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health.
Lin researches molecular and genomic biomarkers for aggressive prostate cancer, as well as the active surveillance of prostate cancer and novel management strategies for high-risk prostate cancer.
He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. Lin completed his urology residency at the University of Washington and urologic oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
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HomeTechHacker: Getting Into Smart Home Tech Without Going All In
The idea of turning your house into a smart home might sound exciting until you start imagining hubs, wiring, and a weekend spent troubleshooting your Wi-Fi.
However, getting started with smart home technology doesn’t mean you need to dive headfirst into a fully automated setup.
Some of the most useful smart devices work great on their own, no central hub required.
If you find yourself enjoying that first smart device and want to explore more, I’ve put together a free course called Create Your First Smart Home in 5 Days. It walks you through what to buy, how to set it up, and how to make it all work together without getting overwhelmed.
Smart homes don’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with one plug, one light, or one thermostat—and before you know it, your home is working a little smarter for you.
Marlon Buchanan is a best-selling author, IT Director, and founder of HomeTechHacker.com, a website with free resources to help you make the most of your home technology.
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Start small and build confidence
One of the easiest ways to dip your toes into smart home tech is with a smart plug.
These little devices plug into your existing outlets and let you control anything plugged into them from your phone. Want to turn a lamp on at sunset or a coffee maker on from bed? A smart plug can do that.
Other one-off devices that are beginner-friendly include smart thermostats, video doorbells, and smart bulbs. Many of these products connect directly to your home Wi-Fi and can be controlled via their own app or a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant. You don’t need a hub, a subscription, or a complicated setup.
Convenience and control, one device at a time
A single device can offer real value. A smart thermostat, for example, helps you save money by learning your heating and cooling preferences and adjusting automatically. A smart video doorbell gives you peace of mind when you're not home. Even something as simple as controlling your lights from your phone or voice can be surprisingly useful.
These small upgrades add up. They help you see the potential of smart home tech without locking you into a particular system or requiring a big upfront investment.
Tips for getting started
If you're thinking about trying your first smart device, here are a few quick tips:
- Choose a product from a reputable brand with good app reviews
- Make sure it's compatible with your phone or existing smart assistant
- Start with something simple, like a smart plug or light bulb
- Avoid trying to do everything at once—get comfortable with one device, then consider adding more
Ready to take the next step?
If you find yourself enjoying that first smart device and want to explore more, I’ve put together a free course called Create Your First Smart Home in 5 Days. It walks you through what to buy, how to set it up, and how to make it all work together without getting overwhelmed.
Smart homes don’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with one plug, one light, or one thermostat—and before you know it, your home is working a little smarter for you.
If you have questions or comments about this article, you can contact Marlon through his website or X (Twitter).
See Marlon's previous articles here.
See Marlon's previous articles here.
Vesper Piano Trio at St. Dunstan's March 8, 2026
The community is invited to an upcoming event at St. Dunstan's, Echoes through Time: Weaving Sound Across Centuries with the Vesper Piano Trio, happening on March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm.
Join the Vesper Piano Trio for a thrilling journey through two centuries of chamber music. The concert will open with the charming and playful Piano Trio in A-flat by Joseph Haydn. Next, the musicians will share Jennifer Higdon's Piano Trio, which explores the relationship between sound and color. Finally, experience the sheer brilliance of Felix Mendelssohn's passionate and triumphant masterpiece, the Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. Come enjoy a memorable concert that blends beauty, energy and passion.
The Vesper Piano Trio brings together three Seattleites who have built their musical relationships and friendships with each other over the course of decades. Violinist Caitlin Kelley, cellist Emily Hu, and pianist Thomas Lee are among the most in-demand classical musicians in the Seattle area, maintaining diverse performance careers as recitalists, soloists, chamber musicians, symphonic players, and pedagogues.
Their individual careers include frequent appearances with the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and The 5th Avenue Theater, along with performances in venues including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
RSVP at Eventbrite
Suggested donation at the door: $20 Adults, $5 Youth
St. Dunstan's is ADA accessible, and designated ADA parking is available in the upper west lot.
722 N 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
RSVP at Eventbrite
Suggested donation at the door: $20 Adults, $5 Youth
St. Dunstan's is ADA accessible, and designated ADA parking is available in the upper west lot.
722 N 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
Eastbound/westbound SR 522 closure in Bothell
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| Photo courtesy WSDOT |
Eastbound and westbound SR 522 will be closed at the I-405/SR 522 Interchange beginning at 10pm Friday, Feb. 27 to 4am Monday, March 2.
Crews will start closing lanes as early as 9pm. Signed detours will be in place : Eastbound SR 522 detour
Westbound SR 522 detour
The following ramps will also close:
Westbound SR 522 detour
The following ramps will also close:
- Southbound I-405 off-ramp to eastbound SR 522
- Northbound I-405 off-ramp to westbound SR 522
Jobs: City of Shoreline Extra Help – Grounds Seasonal Laborer
Job type: Extra Help
Opening date: 02/23/2026
Salary: $28.49 - $34.59 Hourly
Closing date: Open till Filled
Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.
- Five 40-hr per week seasonal positions in the Public Works Grounds Maintenance Division available.
- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks.
- Position is Open till Filled. First review date of applications - 3/16/26.
DEFINITION
This is a seasonal 40-hour per week position from April through October. The work schedule will be a 9/80 schedule:
- Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Every other Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Every other Friday off
Schedule details will be worked out with selected applicants.
Seasonal Laborers may work up to six months (1040 hours) during the vegetation growing season performing landscape maintenance for parks, streets and surface water facilities beginning March through September. Work is completed in all weather conditions.
This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties under the supervisory direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker, or other full-time maintenance staff.
Please apply at: Extra Help - Grounds Seasonal Laborer
Seasonal Laborers may work up to six months (1040 hours) during the vegetation growing season performing landscape maintenance for parks, streets and surface water facilities beginning March through September. Work is completed in all weather conditions.
This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties under the supervisory direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker, or other full-time maintenance staff.
Please apply at: Extra Help - Grounds Seasonal Laborer
Jobs: CMO Fellowship
City of Shoreline
Salary: $31.97 - $38.89 Hourly
Opening date: 2/20/2026
Closing date: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.
Flexible schedule with up to 19 authorized hours per week, June 2026 through May 2027
Do you have a passion for public service? Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? The City of Shoreline is looking for a talented and innovative future leader seeking meaningful opportunities to explore local government management to join our team for this unique professional development opportunity. The City Manager's Office Fellowship is a one-year career development opportunity designed to attract, develop, and retain talented emerging professionals in city government. The City Manager's Office Fellow works under the direction of the City Manager's Office, playing a leading role coordinating, facilitating and managing city projects and programs across the organization. The Fellow will routinely interact with city leadership and attend high-level meetings to be exposed to the responsibilities of each department and current local government issues.
At the City of Shoreline you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of integrity, teamwork, respect, innovation, and sustainability, in addition to taking pride in their work. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Shoreline's diversity is our strength. It's what makes the City of Shoreline an exciting place to live, work, and play.
The City Manager's Office Fellowship accepts applicants that have completed at least one year of coursework toward a Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Policy, or Masters of Political Science. This Fellowship position is for a 12-month period (approximately June through May) and is eligible for PERS retirement.
Please apply at: CMO - Fellowship
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Salary: $31.97 - $38.89 Hourly
Opening date: 2/20/2026
Closing date: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.
Flexible schedule with up to 19 authorized hours per week, June 2026 through May 2027
Do you have a passion for public service? Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? The City of Shoreline is looking for a talented and innovative future leader seeking meaningful opportunities to explore local government management to join our team for this unique professional development opportunity. The City Manager's Office Fellowship is a one-year career development opportunity designed to attract, develop, and retain talented emerging professionals in city government. The City Manager's Office Fellow works under the direction of the City Manager's Office, playing a leading role coordinating, facilitating and managing city projects and programs across the organization. The Fellow will routinely interact with city leadership and attend high-level meetings to be exposed to the responsibilities of each department and current local government issues.
At the City of Shoreline you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of integrity, teamwork, respect, innovation, and sustainability, in addition to taking pride in their work. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Shoreline's diversity is our strength. It's what makes the City of Shoreline an exciting place to live, work, and play.
The City Manager's Office Fellowship accepts applicants that have completed at least one year of coursework toward a Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Policy, or Masters of Political Science. This Fellowship position is for a 12-month period (approximately June through May) and is eligible for PERS retirement.
Please apply at: CMO - Fellowship
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