Shoreline Area News

A series of unfortunate events

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Photo being shared around the internet

An unidentified male was practicing riding his presumably new motorcycle in the parking lot of the Ronald United Methodist Church on Aurora.

The motorcycle got away from him, running into a chain link fence next to Brotherton Cadillac just south of the church at 17545 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

He hit the fence so hard that he went through it.

He went through the fence section with the sign and flew into a car at the end of the line

Church property is about six feet higher than the sales lot, so the cycle went airborne and landed in the backseat of a car for sale on the lot. The rider was bounced onto the ground, where he lay stunned for a while.

With apparently nothing broken, he tried unsuccessfully to dislodge his bike.

Police say he is not in trouble with them - no investigation or charges will be brought.

The dealership may have a different viewpoint.

--Diane Hettrick

Shoreline Christian Reformed Church Block Party July 16, 2026

Shoreline Christian Reformed Church is hosting our second annual block party on July 16, 2026 from 5:00-7:30pm! Last year was a blast, so we look forward to hosting again!

This is a free community event for any who would like to come.

There will be free food, a bounce house, yard games, face painting, and prizes to win (flowers and cakes!).

The block party will be in the parking lot of 14555 25th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.

There will be limited parking available onsite, but will be plenty of spaces available in the neighborhood!

We hope to see you there!

Gardening at Blue Heron Park July 11, 2026

Blue Heron Park. Photo by Linda Holman

The next work party at Blue Heron Park will be Saturday July 11, 2026 from 9:00am to noon. Please bring hand tools and gloves. We look forward to having you join us.

Blue Heron Park 17035 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Shoreline Preservation Society receives grant to fund feasibility study about moving a barracks building to create a museum at Fircrest

Shoreline Preservation Society is proud to announce it has received a $25,000 Special Projects Grant from King County 4Culture.

The grant will fund a Feasibility Study on potentially moving one of the historic Naval Hospital Barracks at Fircrest to the “gateway” area of Fircrest Campus, for it to become a History Museum with Public Gathering Places.

The Fircrest School site is the home of some of the most significant historic places in Shoreline. Shoreline Preservation Society (SPS) had previously nominated the Naval Hospital Chapel and succeeded in having it Landmarked and designated on the National Register of Historic Places.

The campus was developed originally as a huge Naval Hospital during World War II, where thousands of active-duty sailors and marines received care. This led to the future development of the neighborhood.

Later the site became the home of Firlands the site of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium which had relocated from its original site across town.

Groundbreaking treatments were tried and evaluated in these care facilities. Eventually Washington State created the Fircrest School RHC (Residential Habitational Center) there, a home for disabled people.

The barracks were part of the Naval Hospital and were later used as offices and training buildings for staff and residents at Fircrest. They are very large and quaint in style and architecturally similar to many US Military barracks constructed during WWII but represent the unique history that Shoreline has contributed.

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski stated in a letter about the proposal in November 2025,

“Each chapter of its history reflects the enduring spirit of care, service and healing that defines Fircrest, Relocating the World War II Barracks to the front of the campus will preserve these rare historic structures while creating a welcoming space that highlights the area’s heritage, environment and arts.

"The vision includes establishing a community museum and gathering place where Fircrest families, residents, staff and the broader Shoreline community can come together to learn and reflect. ….. I wholeheartedly support the vision of the Shoreline Preservation Society.

"Preserving and showcasing this history at Fircrest will not only honor our veterans, but also strengthen community identity and pride for generations to come.”

Shoreline Preservation Society is excited and looking forward to working with technical experts and members of the community, City, County and State who want to preserve the remarkable stories of history, telling what everyday heroes have done at Fircrest for many decades.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Fourth of July

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

Local Resident graduates from Dickinson College

CARLISLE, Pa. (July 2, 2026)

Annie Mathilda Ogle, daughter of Geoffrey Ogle and Susan Ford of Seattle, graduated from Dickinson College on May 17 with a BA in history.

Ogle is a graduate of Dublin School.

Dickinson is a nationally recognized institution chartered in 1783 in Carlisle, Pa. With an enrollment of 2,100 students, Dickinson emphasizes small classes with extensive opportunities for research, fieldwork and internships in each of our 46 majors.

King County Prosecutor: What’s driving the crisis on Aurora and what we’re doing about it

Location of incidents where the prosecutor filed charges

King County prosecutor Leesa Manion proposes harsher penalties for the johns who patronize prostitution.

Children, women and others from vulnerable communities continue to be exploited along Aurora because they are in high demand by sex buyers. And, in turn, the demand for trafficked people is what drives the associated gun violence and many other crimes along Aurora.

Our office is fighting for state legislation to protect and increase resources for trafficking survivors by holding sex buyers accountable for using their money to buy sexual access to vulnerable people.

Until that changes, we will continue to see the wild west of human trafficking, violence, and misery taking place along Aurora.

What the prosecutor's office is currently doing to address the crisis

#1 First and foremost, we will continue to consistently file felony cases of crimes from along Aurora.

Between N 80th St and N 145 St along Aurora, we filed 143 felonies in the first five months of 2026: cases of felony assault, burglary, drive by shooting, and organized retail theft. We are also consistently charging human traffickers and pimps.

#2 For the past two legislative sessions, we have pushed for lawmakers to make “patronizing prostitution” a Class C Felony (currently it carries less of a penalty than stealing a candy bar).

We will keep fighting to pass this legislation, which will help stop the extreme physical and sexual violence against trafficked children and women along Aurora (and throughout King County) and stem the crime and violence that results from the unchecked demand of the individuals purchasing sex from vulnerable people.

This demand is what is driving the lucrative market for buying and selling human beings along Aurora.

The legislature didn’t pass this bill in 2026, but we aren’t giving up, and in the meantime, we will keep doing our part to prosecute felony crime along Aurora.

Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) affects ocean beaches, Hood Canal

Hood Canal Paralytic Shellfish Poison at lethal levels

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is warning residents and visitors not to harvest or eat recreational shellfish from Hood Canal after laboratory testing detected lethal levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxin in shellfish samples collected this week near Hoodsport and surrounding areas.

As a result, all recreational shellfish harvesting remains closed in Hood Canal from Foulweather Bluff and Port Ludlow Bay south, including Port Gamble Bay, Quilcene Bay, Dabob Bay, and Mats Mats Bay. The closure has been expanded to include Port Townsend, Oak Bay, and Marrowstone Island. 

The closure applies to clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, and other molluscan shellfish species. Crab and shrimp are not included. Mason, Kitsap, and Jefferson County authorities have posted warning signs at public beaches throughout the affected areas.

Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a naturally occurring marine toxin that cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste and is not destroyed by cooking, freezing, or cleaning shellfish.

Symptoms can develop within minutes to several hours after eating contaminated shellfish and may include tingling or numbness of the lips, tongue, hands, and feet. Severe cases can cause difficulty breathing, paralysis, and death.

Anyone experiencing symptoms after eating shellfish should seek immediate medical attention or call 911.

DOH advises the public to check the state's Shellfish Safety Map before harvesting recreational shellfish.

Never harvest shellfish from Richmond Beach
Water is chronically polluted

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is closed year-round because of the high degree of pollution in our waterways.

A New York state of mind

Friday, July 3, 2026

Thanks to David Carlos for this amended view of the spire on the Empire State building.

Global Celebrations This Week in Shoreline, July 3 - 10

Global Celebrations This Week in Shoreline, July 3 - 10

One City, Many Nations: A Welcoming Celebration for All

Your weekly roundup of Global Celebrations in Shoreline. For the latest information visit: www.destinationshoreline.com/global-celebration

Upcoming Global Celebration Event in Shoreline:

Shoreline Unity Cup - Youth Soccer Jamboree & International Market
Sunday, July 12 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Shoreline A/B Soccer Fields
Free soccer matches for youth ages 8-11 featuring live performances and celebrations, with an international marketplace and food vendors.

Community Gathering Places:
(Interactive Map)
·        Crespella - Shoreline
·        Cabin Tavern
·        Darrell's Tavern
·        El Volcán Azul
·        Jersey's Great Food & Spirits
·        North City Lounge
·        Sodam Chicken Shoreline
·        Touchdown's Sports Bar & Grill
·        Vault 177
·        Woody's Bar
·        Yum Yum Thai Restaurant

Upcoming Games:
This is where things really start to heat up! This is our favorite site for updates on winners and game schedules.

Friday, July 3, 2026
Match 86 – Argentina v Cabo Verde - Miami Stadium – 3:00 PM
Match 87 – Colombia v Ghana - Kansas City Stadium – 6:30 PM
Match 88 – Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium – 11:00 AM

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Match 89 – Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium – 2:00 PM
Match 90 – Canada v Morocco - Houston Stadium – 10:00 AM

Sunday, July 5, 2026
Match 91 – Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium – 1:00 PM
Match 92 – Mexico v England - Mexico City Stadium – 5:00 PM

Monday, July 6, 2026
Match 93 – Winner match 83 v Winner match 84 - Dallas Stadium – 12:00 PM
Match 94 – USA v Belgium - Seattle Stadium – 5:00 PM

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Match 95 – Winner match 86 v Winner match 88 - Atlanta Stadium – 9:00 AM
Match 96 – Winner match 85 v Winner match 87 - BC Place Vancouver – 1:00 PM

Thursday, July 9, 2026
Match 97 – Winner match 89 v Winner match 90 - Boston Stadium – 1:00 PM

Friday, July 10, 2026
Match 98 – Winner match 93 v Winner match 94 - Los Angeles Stadium – 12:00 PM

This roundup is brought to you in partnership with Destination Shoreline, the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, Lake City Collective, and Seattle Youth Soccer Association.

Yoga at the Dunn Gardens July 9, 2026

Yoga at Dunn Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens Thursday July 9, 2026 at 6pm

Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle WA 98177

Suzette has been a yoga practitioner in Seattle for over 20 years. Shaped by her initial training in the Viniyoga tradition, Suzette’s hatha teaching style takes a more gentle and therapeutic approach.

Although she enjoys teaching all levels, her primary love is working with Women. Suzette's goal is to improve each person’s health and well being by moving in whatever way their body needs to move.

She does this by helping students value their uniqueness by finding optimal balance between effort and ease, and taking life one moment at a time.

Suzette is registered with Yoga Alliance at E-RYT 200, RYT 500 and RYPT 500 level.

This class is appropriate for all levels, so don’t worry if you can’t put your toe in your ear! Please bring your own yoga mat and any other items you need (towel, blocks, bolster, etc.)

This is a pay what you can event, with all donations going to the operating budget of Dunn Gardens.

Register and pay here

Lakeside School Student Gold Medalist in USA Biolympiad National Finals at Harvard

Emma Li, Lakeside student, earns gold
medal at USA Biolympiad held at Harvard

McLean, Va. (July 2, 2026) The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that Emma Li, Lakeside School, Seattle, WA, a high school biology scholar, has earned a gold medal at the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals held at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026.

12,808 students from 47 U.S. schools in 46 states and 35 international schools registered in the nationwide high school competition. She is one of four gold medalists.

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 will represent the United States at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), a worldwide competition involving student teams from 78 countries. It will be hosted July 12-19, 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

About the Center for Excellence in Education

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was founded in 1983 by the late Admiral H.G. Rickover and Joann P. DiGennaro, President of the Center.

The Center’s mission is to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and business, and to encourage collaboration between and among scientific and technological leaders in the global community.

About the USA Biolympiad

CEE’s USA Biolympiad (USABO) is the nation’s most prestigious biology education and testing program for U.S. high school students.

USABO’s mission concentrates on stimulating intellectual curiosity in young scholars and developing their critical thinking in laboratory skills and biological reasoning to propel them to careers of excellence and leadership in STEM. CEE provides resources for students to prepare for the exam and for exploring biological sciences.

Lakeside School is a private, coeducational day school for grades 5-12 in Seattle. It includes a middle school and a high school. It is located at 14050 1st Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125.

Save the Date: North City Jazz Walk August 11, 2026

Coming up on August 11, 2026 starting at 6:30pm - the big North City Jazz Walk.

Multiple music venues both indoor and outside. Food trucks, info booths. Family friendly on the street and alcohol available in the venues.

AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service’s attempt to undermine voting rights

Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the Postal Service’s attempt to aid the President’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule, and asking the Postal Service to withdraw the proposed rule.

“The Constitution is clear: states control elections, not the President. This proposed rule is illegal and dangerous,” Brown said. “We will continue to protect the rights of eligible Washington voters to have their voices heard in our democracy.”

On March 31, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to establish a national list of eligible voters and directing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), an independent federal agency, to transmit mail ballots only to those on the list.

In the order, the President threatened states and elections officials with criminal prosecution and the loss of federal funding if they do not comply with his demands.

A federal judge struck down that executive order last week in a lawsuit co-led by Brown’s office, with the order applying to 24 states total.

On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled in a separate case that the proposed rule violated a settlement between the USPS and the NAACP.

Nevertheless, the USPS has so far not rescinded its proposed rule to implement Trump’s illegal executive order.

Under the proposed rule, USPS would create a centralized list of voter information and would refuse to deliver ballots to any eligible voter who is not on that list, essentially giving the federal government control over elections conducted by mail.

State and federal law entitle all eligible voters to cast ballots and have their votes counted in state and federal elections. Voters of all parties, in all states, and of every background utilize mail-in voting—including the President himself.

This week’s Supreme Court decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee reaffirmed states’ authority to administer their elections, like permitting voters to cast ballots by mail.

Washington’s safe and secure vote-by-mail system was originally championed with bipartisan support and is popular with voters because of how it improves access to democracy.

This is not the President’s first failed executive order attacking elections. Last year, Brown successfully co-led a lawsuit with Oregon challenging a previous attempt by President Trump to undermine mail voting. A federal judge in Seattle found that the President exceeded his authority and that his actions violated the separation of powers.

Attorney General Brown co-leads this formal comment letter with the attorneys general of California, Massachusetts, and Nevada, and they are joined by the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawai‘i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Shoreline and North Seattle overnight work on I-5 starting around July 6, 2026

Overnight concrete panel replacement, crack sealing work continues

along I-5 during overnight hours. Photo courtesy WSDOT

Overnight lane and ramp closures along Interstate 5 in Seattle resume Monday night, July 6, 2027 for ongoing work on a regional pavement repair project.

I-5 lane and ramp closure details

The following closures are planned from as early as 9 p.m. Monday, July 6 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 7:

Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 between State Route 104/244th Street Southwest and Northeast 50th Street.
The King County Metro bus barn to southbound I-5 off-ramp in Shoreline.
The southbound I-5 on-ramp from Northeast 175th Street in Shoreline.
The southbound I-5 on-ramp from North 85th Street in Seattle.

The following closures are planned from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly in Seattle beginning Monday, July 6, through Wednesday morning, July 8:

Up to two lanes of northbound I-5 between Northeast Ravenna Boulevard and North 85th Street.
The northbound I-5 off-ramp to Lake City Way.
The northbound I-5 on-ramp from Northeast 70th Street.

Express Lanes

The I-5 express lanes in Seattle will close early at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9. The express lanes will reopen at the normal time the following mornings.

The following closure is planned in Seattle from 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 to 4 a.m. Thursday, July 9:

Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 from Northeast 130th Street to Northeast 92nd Street.

The following closures are planned in Seattle from as early as 9 p.m. Thursday, July 9 to 5 a.m. Friday, July 10:

Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 between Northeast 130th Street to Northeast 92nd Street.
The southbound I-5 to North 85th Street off-ramp.
The southbound I-5 on-ramp from Northgate Way.

This regional pavement repair project will improve the driving surface in more than 70 locations in King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties.

As part of this project, contractor crews are replacing 89 concrete panels along the I-5 corridor in Seattle and Shoreline.

Fundraiser to send Elyas Rojas to play in Italy is close to goal

Shorecrest baseball player Elyas Rojas

Elyas Rojas has been given an incredible opportunity to represent the USA in Milan, Italy, this summer.

As a senior at Shorecrest High School, he has worked tirelessly to reach this point, playing baseball in the Seattle and Tri-Cities areas and earning a spot on the Exact All American Team, a distinction reserved for the top 2-3% of players nationwide.

This chance to compete internationally is a dream come true for him and a proud moment for his family and community.

However, this opportunity comes with significant financial challenges. Elyas is seeking support to help cover the costs of this trip, which will allow him to train with elite clubs and gain invaluable experience.

Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a real difference in helping him achieve his goals and continue his journey in baseball.

Thank you for considering supporting Elyas in this exciting chapter of his life.

GoFundMe for Elyas Rojas

Wesco announces All-Conference softball teams

Wesco All-Conference Softball Teams

Paul Jensen, Wesco Softball Coach of the Year
Photo by Chris Stuvek

Coach of the Year

Paul Jensen, Shorewood

3A/2A First Team

Alyssa Carver, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Lillian Perreault, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Ellie Van Horn, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

3A/2A Second Team

Lilia Titiali’i-McKinnon, Shorecrest

Photo courtesy NCSA

Zoey Perreault, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Grace McLaughlin, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Honorable Mention

Natalie Fernandez, Shorecrest

Photo courtesy MaxiPreps

Maddie Schilperoort, Shorewood

with coach Paul Jensen

Photo courtesy KRKO

Rose Gallagher, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Local Resident graduates From Pacific University

Thursday, July 2, 2026

FOREST GROVE, Ore. (June 30, 2026)

Camden Wyatt of Seattle, Washington, graduated in Spring 2026 from Pacific University in Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Founded in 1849, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon's only comprehensive university, offering over 50 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate and professional degrees.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Preparation

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

It's Happening at the Ching: Hügelkultur Bed Building Class, July 11, 2026

It's all happening this summer at the Ching Garden!

With the apple tree guild now thriving and the squashes in the central bed leaping, building a large hügelkultur garden bed is the next summer project.

Hügelkultur

Heard about the benefits of hügelkultur and wonder how they're constructed?

Join Maryn Wynne and Londa Jacques on July 11, 2026 from 9am - Noon for a hands-on class and discover how it's done.

With many hands contributing, the entire bed will be built start to finish in just three hours!

Hügelkultur is a permaculture gardening technique where woody debris such as logs, branches, and twigs that might otherwise be hauled off site are layered to create a planting mound.

The mound is then covered with compost and topsoil. As the wood breaks down, it acts as a sponge, absorbing water. As it rots, a rich ecosystem is formed that requires less fertilizer and less water than a traditional raised bed.

The class is free, and families are welcome. Be sure to sign up here!.

The Ching Garden is located at 16034 Greenwood Ave N in Shoreline. When you arrive, park in the south visitor lot at Shoreline College and walk across the street. If you are being dropped off, your driver can temporarily pull into the driveway.

Councilmember Dembowski applauds Mayor Wilson and County Executive Zahilay for KCRHA announcement

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski (District 1) and Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement Wednesday after Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced they will be taking back substantially all homeless service provider contracts from the King Country Regional Homelessness Authority:

“Consistent with our joint call to wind down the KCRHA, we support Mayor Wilson and Executive Zahilay taking the first step by returning the bulk of the homeless service provider contracts to the City and the County.

"We stand ready to support their efforts and will work to ensure no interruption in services for our unhoused neighbors in need.

“While this is not a complete dissolution of the Regional Homelessness Authority that we may have called for, it is a major step in the right direction.

“This is a much-needed reset of how we manage our homelessness response. As recent reports have shown, the County’s unsheltered population continues to grow. We must now turn our efforts to assessing what changes are needed to make our response more effective.

"All options should be on the table. We can and must do better. Hard decisions lie ahead if we are serious about changing the trend lines on this challenge. We stand ready to make them.

“We look forward to hearing more from the Mayor and the Executive on next steps and how the City and the County will continue to partner with stakeholders County-wide.

"We believe today’s announcement is an important step in the right direction to ensure we are meeting the needs of those who are living unsheltered, while also ensuring accountability for our tax dollars.”

Jobs: WSDOT Transportation Technician 3 (In-Training)

WSDOT

Transportation Technician 3 (In-Training)

Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$50,450 – $93,227 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Technician 3 to support the delivery of highway construction projects through materials testing, construction inspection, and contract administration activities. In this role, you will perform and document materials testing, evaluate test results, and assist with ensuring construction work complies with contract plans, specifications, and environmental commitments. This position plays a key role in verifying the quality of transportation infrastructure and supporting the successful delivery of projects that serve Washington's communities. The work performed helps ensure transportation facilities are constructed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established standards.

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

Wild Adventures at the Third Place Commons Stage July 7, 2026

Mikey The Rad Scientist

Wild Adventures at the Third Place Commons Stage

Tuesday, July 7, 11:30am to 12:30pm

Have you ever met a saber-toothed tiger? Would you dance with a king cobra?

Join Mikey the Rad Scientist and go on a whirlwind musical adventure through time and space, and explore spectacular ecosystems and the creatures that live there!

Registration not required.

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center LFP

Intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE

Heroes needed on 7/11

We’re still looking for generous donors to roll up their sleeves and donate blood at the Richmond Beach Community Blood Drive on 7/11.

Bloodworks Northwest is hoping Shoreliners can help make a life-saving impact.

Our community’s blood supply doesn’t get a summer vacation.

Make a blood donation appointment with Bloodworks NW before you take yours and help make sure lifesaving blood is there for the patients who need it.

If you're eligible, will you commit to donating? Sign up here or call 1-800-398-7888.

Bonus! Your next summer road trip starts with a blood donation! Give blood between June 1 and July 31, 2026 and you can enter to win a $10,000 digital gas gift card!

Pump some good into the world - Donate blood and enter to win at www.bloodworksnw.org/win. You’ve got the fuel to save a life this summer!

Motus Physical Therapy open at new clinic on Ballinger Way in Shoreline

Motus Physical Therapy now open in Ballinger

SHORELINE, Wash. — Motus Physical Therapy, a woman-owned and women-operated practice serving North King and South Snohomish County communities since 2017, is excited to announce its move to a new location within Shoreline.

Effective June 16, 2026, Motus Physical Therapy has ceased operations at its previous Aurora Avenue location and has begun seeing patients at its new clinic located at 19940 Ballinger Way NE, Suite A3, Shoreline, WA 98155. Additional information is available at Motus-PT.com.

The expanded space will allow Motus Physical Therapy to increase appointment availability for new and returning patients while providing improved parking and easier access for the community it serves.

Founded with a commitment to personalized, high-quality care, Motus Physical Therapy has proudly served patients from Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Brier, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace for nearly a decade. The new location will allow the practice to continue delivering the individualized treatment experience that has become its hallmark.

Unlike many physical therapy clinics, Motus Physical Therapy provides one-on-one treatment sessions lasting 45 minutes, ensuring every patient receives the full attention of a licensed physical therapist. Care is never delegated to aides or technicians, allowing for a more focused, effective, and patient-centered approach to rehabilitation and recovery.

“We are thrilled to remain in Shoreline and continue serving the community that has supported us since the beginning,” said Becky Forkan, clinic owner. “Our move reflects our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional, individualized care in a welcoming environment.”

The new Shoreline location will continue offering comprehensive physical therapy services designed to help patients recover from injuries and surgery, manage pain, improve mobility, and return to the activities they love.

For more information about Motus Physical Therapy and its new location, please contact the clinic at 206-801-7546 or visit Motus-PT.com.

UW Med: HPV causes nearly all cervical cancer. Vaccination and screening can prevent disease and save lives

Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can often be prevented. Yet thousands of people are diagnosed each year with the disease, which is overwhelmingly linked to a common virus for which a vaccine exists.

“HPV (human papillomavirus) is an incredibly common virus that 80% of adults will have at some point in their lives,” said Dr. Linda Eckert, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Eckert’s comments come on the heels of a study published this month in the Lancet that found high HPV vaccination rates were associated with greatly reduced cervical cancer death rates. The researchers found that women ages 20 to 24 in England between 2020 and 2024 had high youth vaccination rates and no cervical cancer deaths.

“There were zero cases of cervical cancer in this age group, and the researchers were expecting to find 23 cases. So the vaccine was 100% effective against cervical cancer,” said Eckert.

Long-term sidewalk closure on SR 522 61st Ave NE

Starting July 7, 2026 at 6pm, crews will close the sidewalk between the corner of 61st Ave NE and the parking lot entrance to the Uplake Center for night work.

The closure will accommodate the construction of the Stride station platform.

It is expected to be completed in December 2026.

Multi-Agency Child Exploitation Operation leads to 21 Arrests - 2 from Shoreline

Dubbed "Operation Guardian" a multi-agency child exploitation operation led to 21 arrests in Snohomish county, including two individuals from Shoreline, and three from Mountlake Terrace.

The multi-day operation involved the Washington State Patrol (WSP), Edmonds Police, and several state and federal partner agencies. Charges will be filed by the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney.

The investigation was led by the WSP's Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF).

Individuals taken into custody included:

MEJIAN PEREZ, Guillermo, 22, Shoreline
GALVEZ QUEVEDO, Hector, 44, Shoreline
WALKER, Karl, 60, Mountlake Terrace
LUNA, Angel, 63, Mountlake Terrace
LARA MADDRIGALES, Carlos, 34, Mountlake Terrace

Others were from Lynnwood, Kirkland, Lake Stevens, Seattle, Burien, Arlington, Glenwood, Tacoma, as well as Texas, and Mexico.

Anyone with information related to the suspects listed or information leading to the identities of victims potentially involved in these cases is asked to contact METCF at mectf@wsp.wa.gov

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