City of Shoreline, Fire, and Police postpone NNO visits this evening; look to reschedule August 25

Smoke in the treetops
Photo by Diane Hettrick

By Diane Hettrick

Wildfire smoke reached Puget Sound today, in the form of a high solid cloud of pale grey. As the evening went by, it drifted lower down, reaching the treetops. Some reached ground level, as people reported stinging eyes, irritated throats, and coughing from throats full of particulate.

However, the advantage of that thick cloud is that it blocks the sun, so we did not receive the predicted high temperatures.

The City of Shoreline strongly encouraged block parties for National Night Out for Community to postpone their events to August 25, 2026 and cancelled scheduled visits from City, Fire, and Police representatives.

Protecting the health and safety of our community, hosts, and first responders is our top priority.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable National Night Out. If you’re outdoors today, please take precautions and limit exposure as AQI levels rise.