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Showing posts with label business. Show all posts

Bothell espresso stand closed by Health Department

Friday, February 9, 2024

Beehive Espresso closed by Health Department
Beehive Espresso

Closed: February 6, 2024 at 3:15 pm

Reasons:
  • Imminent health hazard: Gross unsanitary conditions due to rodent infestation
Status: Closed


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PTA Clothing Room gets big donation from local business owners

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Therasa Alston, center, with PTA volunteers at The Works

The volunteers who run the Shoreline PTA Clothing Room were thrilled to receive a generous donation from Gary and Therasa Alston, owners of Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline.

We appreciate your support so much, and so do all of the children in Shoreline this will help! We couldn't do what we do without our amazing supporters.


The Works is a free clothing store for Shoreline School District students. 


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Shoreline Rotary meets January 24, 2024 at the Virtue Cellar Tasting Room in Edmonds

Monday, January 22, 2024

Photo courtesy Virtue Cellar
Shoreline Rotary meets Wednesday January 24, 2024 from 5:30-7pm at the Virtue Cellar Tasting Room 558 Main St Suite 104, Edmonds, WA 98020.

Come to check out the brand new Tasting Room for Virtue cellars.

Virtue Cellars is a small family winery located in the Richmond Beach neighborhood of Shoreline, producing small lot, terroir-focused wines from the most unique vineyards in Washington State. 

Quality is at the heart of everything they do at Virtue. Producing less than 2000 cases per year, their wines are hand-made by the owners of the company (Kevin Mueller and Jake Edens) with purposeful production techniques and meticulous attention to detail.

Their winemaking philosophy focuses on production of small lot, single-vineyard / single-varietal wines that showcase unique aromas and flavors of specific sites, which are often lost in larger production wines. 

No artificial flavors, colors or additives are ever used in the production of our wines.
Our goal is to ensure that every bottle of Virtue delivers a unique and enjoyable tasting experience, along with an origin story all its own.
If you need help with parking, please email Micah at micahblair@msn.com and he will meet you at the curb and park your car for you.


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Suni's is back - in a streamlined form

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Sign in the door of the new space
Space in the former Nail Code at 1504 NE 179th - next to Golden Bow Gifts and Flowers will be the new, temporary home of beloved Suni's Restaurant.

Owner Chris Kyrkos has confirmed that the space is currently under renovation and will be occupied by Suni's. They will serve almost a full menu; however no burgers at this space.

"It isn't big enough for a grill," Kyrkos explained. 

He said that he and his family had received so much loved and support from the community that they had to come back now, even without the burgers, as he is uncertain when the original site will be ready.


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AG Ferguson files lawsuit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Lake Forest Park Albertson's
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Albertsons owns Safeway and Haggen, while Kroger owns QFC and Fred Meyer

Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit today to block the proposed Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger. Ferguson asserts the proposed merger of the two largest supermarket companies in Washington state will severely limit shopping options for consumers and eliminate vital competition that keeps grocery prices low.
 
Ferguson also asserts that a proposal by Kroger and Albertsons to mitigate the impacts of their merger, which includes selling off more than 100 stores in Washington, does not change the fact that Kroger would still enjoy a near-monopoly in many markets in the state. 

In addition, the plan to sell the stores to a company that is primarily a wholesale supplier could set up many of the divested supermarkets to fail, endangering Washington jobs and further diminishing choices for Washington shoppers.

“This merger is bad for Washington shoppers and workers,” Ferguson said. “Free enterprise is built on companies competing, and that competition benefits consumers. Shoppers will have fewer choices and less competition, and, without a competitive marketplace, they will pay higher prices at the grocery store. That’s not right, and this lawsuit seeks to stop this harmful merger.”

Ferguson press conference

The lawsuit, filed today in King County Superior Court seeks to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons nationwide. Ferguson asserts the merger eliminates Kroger’s closest competitor and decreases customer choice by significantly increasing the concentration of stores owned by the same company throughout Washington.

Even company executives have expressed that the merger might be illegal. After rumors of the proposed merger surfaced, a vice president with Albertsons wrote that “you are basically creating a monopoly in grocery with the merger… [it] makes no sense.”

An Albertson’s Human Resources director wrote of the merger: “It’s all about pricing and competition and we all know prices will not go down.”

Kroger and Albertsons are the two largest supermarket chains in Washington and the second and fourth largest supermarket operators in the country. They currently have more than 700,000 employees in nearly 5,000 stores across 49 states. They have combined annual revenue in excess of $200 billion.

Kroger alone has more than 21,000 workers in Washington.

Companies own more than half of Washington supermarkets

More than half of all supermarkets in Washington state are currently owned by either Kroger or Albertsons, and they account for more than 50% of all supermarket sales in the state. 

Albertsons owns Safeway and Haggen, while Kroger owns QFC and Fred Meyer. Collectively, Kroger and Albertsons operate more than 300 supermarkets in Washington, including approximately 194 in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area.

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January recipe from Town & Country: Miso Pork Sheet Pan Meal

Monday, January 15, 2024

Miso pork sheet pan meal
Photo courtesy Town & Country

Miso Pork Sheet Pan Meal

Elevate your weeknight meal with the fermented flavor of miso! Cooking everything on one pan makes clean up a snap without sacrificing flavor.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Yield: 2-4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

Marinade:
¼ cup white miso
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil (olive, avocado, or vegetable)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 pork tenderloin, chunked or sliced
Broccoli and/or cauliflower florets
2 sweet potatoes, cubed (preferably Okinawa purple)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fermented carrots, optional

Miso pork
Photo courtesy Town & Country

PREPARATION


STEP 1
For marinade combine miso, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic and ginger in a bowl.

STEP 2
Add pork tenderloin pieces to marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

STEP 3
Preheat oven to 400°F.

STEP 4
Coat sheet pan with pan spray, parchment paper, or foil. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on half of sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes, giving them a head start because they take the longest to cook.

STEP 5
Toss broccoli and cauliflower with olive oil, salt and pepper. Remove sheet pan from oven. Give sweet potatoes a toss to flip and rotate on pan. Add marinated pork pieces and vegetables.

STEP 6
Bake for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and pork is cooked. Serve with fermented carrots.

OPTIONS

This recipe would also work well with chicken, steak, shrimp, fish or tofu.

This pork would also be delicious cooked on the grill. Just leave the tenderloin whole before marinating!

The Shoreline Town & Country Market is located on the upper level of Shoreline Place, at 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline WA 98133 - look for the silo!



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Harvest Wonton Noodles

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Harvest Won Ton Noodles celebrates one year in business

Located a few blocks north of Shoreline on SR 99 (Aurora) in Edmonds' International District, Harvest Wonton Noodle is a family run restaurant celebrating its first year in business.

The Ko family immigrated here from Hong Kong. Sam Ko had 30 years of experience in the kitchen industry building his skills. Sam's wife Idy and daughter Aurysia are an important part of the business.

Our food is different from others because we want our customers to feel at home with an exchange of a plated dish making a difference to their day. Building meaningful connections and community around our Edmonds and PNW area telling our family story of Hong Kong authentic food.

Beef chow fun

All our dumplings, wontons are made fresh daily handmade

Here are some customer favorites - Chow Fun with Beef, Spicy Dumplings, Wonton Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, Curry Beef Brisket Rice, Seafood Dan Dan Noodle. 

Dumplings

Harvest Won Ton Noodles
22931 Hwy 99 Edmonds, WA 98026
Telephone : 425-967-3899

Hours: 
  • Tuesday to Thursday 11:00am - 8:30pm
  • Friday - Sunday : 11:00am  -  9pm
  • CLOSED - MONDAY

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Cannabis dispensary investigation in Lake Forest Park

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Photo from Google maps
On January 5, 2024, LFPPD officers rapidly responded to a burglary alarm at the Mr. Greens Cannabis Dispensary, located at 15029 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Upon arrival, officers found an abandoned Kia sedan next to the business that had been used to ram a hole in the side of the business.

With the assistance of an Edmonds PD K-9 team and assisting officers from Bothell PD, the building was checked and cleared.

The suspects had left prior to the officers’ arrival. An unknown quantity of product was stolen from the business.

The abandoned Kia sedan was found to be an unreported, stolen vehicle from Kirkland. The crime scene was processed with the assistance of King County AFIS.

The investigation is continuing, and the department is developing information as to how many suspects and possible additional vehicles were involved.

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is a state accredited police agency serving the citizens of the city of Lake Forest Park in King County, Washington. It is a partner agency in the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) of King County.


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Molbak's is closing in January - going out of business sale on now

Friday, January 5, 2024

Photo courtesy Molbak's
By Diane Hettrick

Molbak's Garden + Home will be going out of business this month after over 65 years in Woodinville.

Green Partners / Cascade had an ambitious plan to create a 'Garden Center' in the heart of Woodinville with Molbak's Garden + Home as the centerpiece. 

To that end, Green Partners bought the Molbak's property and allowed them to stay, rent-free, pending demolition and construction.

Now Green Partners / Cascade has determined that the project doesn't pencil out and is abandoning the project altogether. 

The City of Woodinville urged the two entities to negotiate but said they had limited avenues to influence the outcome.

Molbak's has chosen to go out of business immediately. The Seattle Times reports that their last day open will be January 28, 2024.

Molbak's is running a going out of business sale. The family owned garden store has been in business since 1956 when Egon and Laina Molbak arrived in rural Woodinville from Denmark, bringing with them a passion for gardening, and a dream of creating their own business that took root and grew.



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LFP Police Activity in November 2023

Saturday, December 30, 2023

November 2023
Lake Forest Park Police incidents heatmap for November 2023 

Each blue dot is an incident generated by dispatch or an officer. This map represents 430 incidents in November. 

  • Traffic Events 226 
  • Questionable Activity 56 
  • Walk Through 56 
  • Alarm 18 
  • Theft 17 
  • Traffic Collision 15 
  • Welfare Check 11 
  • Mental/Emotional 8 
  • Disturbance 7 
  • Noise Complaint 6 
  • Violation of Order 5 
  • MV Prowl 5
Notable Incidents: 
  • Officers were dispatched to a subject who called 911 to report he had been driving drunk, crashed his car, and needed help getting his car “unstuck”. After failing field sobriety tests officers took the subject into custody for DUI and impounded his vehicle. 
  • Over several days officers received multiple calls from a subject with severe mental health issues. The subject repeatedly called 911 making threats and attempting to report things that were not happening. The subject was referred to a crisis responder (RCR) for possible assistance. Subject has threatened to shoot officers in the past. 
  • Officers responded to a welfare check request. The caller reported he was out of town and unable to reach her partner at home. The partner was reported to have a history of drug use and suicidal ideations. There were also 4 dogs inside the residence. Officers were able to observe a subject slumped over inside the residence, however they were unable to access the building due to the aggressive animals. The officers were able to see that the subject was obviously deceased. Animal control arrived and took custody of the dogs. The medical examiner determined the subject likely died from a drug overdose. 
  • Officers were dispatched to a male subject walking down the middle of 178th yelling and blocking traffic. Officers located the described subject who was then walking on the sidewalk. The subject refused to stop and speak with officers. 
  • Officers assisted the fire department with a subject at the Kidney Center who stated he had not taken his antipsychotic medication and was hallucinating. The caller reported that the subject was also confused and combative. Officers stood by while the fire department assisted the subject. 
  • Officers were dispatched to a shoplift report at Albertsons. Store employees reported a male subject stole a donut from the bakery case and a pack of powdered donuts from the aisle. The subject became angry when confronted after leaving the store without paying. When the officers arrived, the subject continued to yell that he had not stolen any donuts. Officers clearly observed a large amount of powdered sugar on the subject’s clothing. The subject was arrested for theft 3rd. 
  • Officers responded to a strong-arm robbery at Taco Bell. A male subject drove up to the drive thru window, shoved the employee out of the way and grabbed the register. The victim was unable to provide a license plate or description. 
  • Officers responded to an exposing at a condominium complex. The victim reported a male subject exposed himself to her outside her front window. The male (Amazon delivery driver) stated he did not see the subject observing him and he was only urinating. Case sent to prosecutor for review.
  • Subject called stating her family member was intoxicated, lying out on the front porch, and refusing to come inside. Officers arrived and were immediately cussed out by the extremely intoxicated subject. Aid was called to check on the subject and determine if she could stay home with her level of intoxication. The subject was cleared by aid and assisted into the residence by the officers she was then attempting to hug.
  • An employee at ARCO reported a male subject pulled a knife on him when told not to smoke on the property. The suspect fled prior to PD arrival. The employee did not want to press charges, only wanted the police to know.
  • Officers responded to three suspicious subjects at Ross. One suspect was observed attempting to shoplift, one subject was passed out after using narcotics and one subject was booked on a warrant. All subjects were trespassed from the mall property.
  • Officers received a call at approximately 6:30pm of a subject who had left the Lake Forest Bar & Grill after doing a “dine and dash.” An employee later confirmed that a known suspect with a previous dine and dash history came to the business, then left after not paying an approximate $50 charge. He was identified by the bartender as acting oddly and talking to himself. An officer conducted an area check and located the suspect inside Third Place Books after the suspect made threats to shoot employees with a firearm. As a precaution, the officer drew his duty handgun and requested assistance with a sergeant responding to the store. As both officers-maintained cover and contact with the suspect, the suspect made threats to get a gun and shoot the officers and staff. The suspect said he was going to leave and stood up. When the officers moved to make physical contact with the suspect to prevent flight to the main part of the store, the suspect was taken to the floor. The suspect began to actively resist, including drawing at least one hand under his torso and refusing to show it upon repeated commands to show it. It took both LFP officers as well as three assisting Bothell PD officers to get the suspect into custody. Aid was requested to the station as a precaution, but the suspect cussed out the medics telling them they would die, including calling a female medic a “bitch”. The suspect refused to identify himself and did not have an ID. He was later booked into KCJ for a felony charge for the harassment threats to kill. The suspect was later identified and found to have multiple warrants for his arrest, including a department of corrections escape warrant. The suspect was also identified as an officer safety flag due to a past event when he grabbed the gun on an officer during an arrest. Per the arresting officer, the suspect screamed racial slurs including the “N” word multiple times at the officer during the transport to KCJ.
  • That same shift, at 2:15 am, there was a call at 12 Degrees North regarding 8-10 people with guns, including a rifle. This started over a domestic incident, in which a threat of assault was made. This threat caused the involved male to call some friends for assistance, which caused several subjects to show up armed. One subject was wearing a gun belt with gun exposed (however, this is legal), he was also carrying a rifle which he pointed at 3 subjects (which is not legal). Another subject had a concealed gun without a permit (not legal) he also pulled his shirt  up and brandished it on others (not legal). Having only two of our LFP officers on duty, Bothell assisted by sending several officers. Eleven subjects were ultimately detained, two were arrested and booked.
  • Again, this same evening shift, at 4am (the 2 officers still working the above incident with the incustodies) the Kushery (marijuana dispensary in the north end of city) was burglarized. The reporting party heard glass breaking and voices inside. Bothell officers backed us again. Turned out to be a good burglary but as the officers arrived, the suspect had just fled. They tried calling for K9 to track the subject but after contacting 6 agencies, none were available.
  • Albertsons staff observed three individuals entering, splitting up, and walked around the store.The manager witnessed them concealing items, prompting a call to the police. One subject, with an outstanding Mercer Island warrant, revealed felony convictions for residential burglary. Another initially gave a false name but later confessed to having a DOC Felony warrant, leading to his arrest for obstructing and drug possession. Notably, he was previously arrested for Organized Retail Theft on November 9th by Seattle PD. All three received Criminal Trespass Warning letters for the mall.
  • Two subjects were seen on video breaking the metal railing off the building and the glass on an exterior door to gain entry. The suspects had a backpack and stuffed as much merchandise as possible in the short time they were there. The inner security gate was not locked when the store employees closed the night before, which assisted the in the suspects gaining entry. AFIS processed the scene and evidence was collected for processing.
  • Police responded to a school lockdown triggered by an individual who entered Brookside Elementary School by tailing a parent through the main entrance, unbeknownst to the parent. School staff confronted the individual, who claimed to have a child at the school and provided a child and teacher's name. However, the provided names did not match any students or staff in the building. The situation escalated when the individual confessed his intention to harm the adult he had named. Subsequently, the individual exited the premises, returned to his vehicle, and departed. School staff immediately initiated a lockdown and called 911. Despite the absence of visible weapons and no current evidence suggesting the individual possessed one, officers quickly arrived at the school and began a search of the campus and surrounding areas. All students and uninvolved staff were confirmed to be out of danger throughout the incident. Police maintained a presence at the school until the end of the school day, with extra patrols planned for the following day. Additional information revealed that the subject was experiencing mental or emotional distress and is seeking an individual associated with a massage clinic who owns a red vehicle. The detectives are collaborating with the Shoreline School District to obtain potential video footage. Officers and detectives will continue to follow up on any leads or information gathered in this ongoing investigation.
Report dated 12-15-23


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AG Ferguson: Lumen (CenturyLink) will pay $825,000 to 1,099 customers over illegal pandemic disconnections

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Lumen, formerly CenturyLink, will pay a total of $825,000 to 1,099 Washington telephone customers it disconnected during the pandemic in violation of the emergency health and safety moratorium. 

The payment resolves two separate investigations by Ferguson’s Public Counsel Unit and his Consumer Protection Division.

Lumen is a telecommunications company that provides network and cloud services, among other offerings. It also provides residential and commercial local and long-distance telephone service to 18 states, including Washington. 

According to the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC), Lumen is the state’s largest local telephone company, serving approximately 650,000 residential and business lines.

Lumen will provide customers with $707.55 for each unlawful disconnection from telephone service they experienced between March 23, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. 

Where Lumen disconnected a customer multiple times, that customer will receive $707.55 for each disconnection. Former Lumen customers will receive a check in the mail, and current customers will receive a credit on their bill. All impacted customers will also receive a letter from the Attorney General’s Office explaining Lumen’s conduct that led to them receiving the bill credit or refund.

Checks are expected to go out by February 10, 2024.

In addition to the $825,000 payment, Lumen must verify to the Attorney General’s Office that it has refunded all reconnection and late fees the company charged to more than 35,000 customers during the pandemic. If it finds any customers were charged fees it has not already refunded, the company must refund those fees, with interest.

Lumen has already returned more than $1.3 million to customers that it charged in violation of the emergency proclamation.

The Governor issued a proclamation during the pandemic that prohibited telecommunication companies from disconnecting customers from landline services, as well as prohibiting late fees or reconnection fees. The proclamation was in effect from March 23, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2021.

The proclamation preserved communication during the pandemic for telephone customers — like rural Washingtonians or those without cell phones or consistent service. Without it, residents could not call for help in emergencies, or stay in contact with loved ones over the phone.

Despite the proclamation, Lumen disconnected 1,099 customers, 67 of them more than once.

Today’s resolution is in addition to $692,250 in penalties the UTC has levied against Lumen for disconnecting some customers in violation of the moratorium. In October, the UTC reduced Lumen’s penalty from $923,000. As part of the resolution, Lumen will not challenge the UTC’s penalties any further.

Penalties paid to the UTC in these cases are used to help fund the commission’s public benefit and education programs and are not used to fund its operations.


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Washingtonian Google Play Store users eligible for share of $700 million as a result of AG Ferguson lawsuit

Friday, December 29, 2023

Washingtonian Google Play Store users eligible for share of $700 million as a result of AG Ferguson lawsuit. Lawsuit, filed in 2021, accused Google of burying competition to its app store.


OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that, as a result of his multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google, Washington Google Play Store users are eligible for a share of a $700 million nationwide resolution against the global technology giant.

The lawsuit accused Google of using anticompetitive practices to insulate its app distribution service, Google Play Store, from competition — forcing Android app developers to raise app prices for users in order to pay Google’s exorbitant fees. These practices targeted all levels of the smartphone ecosystem, including device manufacturers, network operators and app developers.

Each eligible consumer will receive at least $2, with additional payments depending on how much they spent in the Play Store between August of 2016 and September of 2023. An estimated 2.9 million Washingtonians have Android phones, though only those who paid for apps through the Play Store, or paid for in-app purchases, are eligible.

Washingtonians will receive an estimated $10.6 million in reimbursements for their overpayments all together.

“When companies illegally act like monopolies, everyone loses out on the benefits of healthy competition,” Ferguson said. “People face higher prices and fewer choices. Smaller businesses are forced out of the market — or have no way into it in the first place. 
"This resolution stops Google from rigging the system and creates a more level playing field. We will continue to fight for a competitive marketplace that increases consumer choice, improves affordability and provides a level playing field for business.”

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Bring in the New Year with an 'extreme' party at Easy Monkey Taphouse

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Party photo courtesy Easy Monkey Taphouse

Easy Monkey Taphouse will be having an extreme New Year's party. Dancing, eating, drinking and celebrating. 

Sunday 12/31/2023 from 7pm-12am. 

Come and join us.

Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE Suite B, Shoreline, Washington 98155 in the North City Business District.


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Molbak's Garden + Home store to permanently close

Friday, December 22, 2023

Molbak's Garden + Home
Molbak's, the beloved garden store in Woodinville, has announced that they will be closing permanently after they were excluded from redevelopment plans for a "Garden District" in Woodinville.

The Seattle Times published a lengthy report

Molbak Family Statement

We know this is incredibly difficult news for our employees and their families and the many other friends of Molbak’s throughout our industry, the Puget Sound, the country and the world.

The Gardens District was an exciting plan for our future and our opportunity to remain in Woodinville for decades to come. A new Molbak’s was supposed to be the heart of the project. To not be able to realize that vision is heartbreaking to us.

Our roots run deep. We can’t say enough about the amazing Molbak’s team, our loyal customers, our supportive vendors and the many community partnerships we’ve made over the years.

Family businesses are special. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share the passion for horticulture, floriculture and community that Egon and Laina began in 1956 and nurtured and grew in Woodinville for 67 years.

Thank you for your place in our family’s business. While Molbak’s may be coming to an end, the work we have all done together will last in the hearts, friendship and professional relationships we all share.

-Egon Molbak, 98 (founder)
-Jens Molbak (owner)
-Ellen Molbak Welsch
-Kirsten Molbak Paterson
-Heidi Molbak

The family promised more information in January.


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BECU to open new financial center in Shoreline in 2024

Monday, December 18, 2023

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, has announced it will open financial centers next year in Tacoma, Washington and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. 

Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers in serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members.

BECU currently has a location in Gateway Plaza at N 185th and Aurora Ave N.

At the Pierce County Financial Center in Tacoma and Ballinger Neighborhood Financial Center, BECU employees will provide financial advice and expertise as well as one-on-one support for opening accounts and transactions involving ATMs, Online Banking and mobile banking.

They will also assist members with mortgages, small business services, investment and trust services, and have access to technology designed to meet members’ needs more quickly and efficiently.

“Expanding BECU’s presence in Shoreline is in direct response to the evolving needs of our members in King counties. As we continue to welcome more members to the BECU family, our previous nearby locations were at capacity and we knew we had more to offer,” said Debbie McLeod, BECU’s vice president of Retail Delivery. 
“As a financial cooperative, BECU works hard to find locations where our members may be underserved or in communities where we have opportunities to grow. We look forward to delivering exceptional service and showing everyone the benefits of being a credit union member.”

The Ballinger Neighborhood Financial Center will be located on the corner of Ballinger Way Northeast and 19th Ave NE and assist over 18,000 members located in the city of Shoreline. 

At nearly 4,500 square feet, the financial center will feature BECU’s innovative “tellerless” layout, which empowers members to access their accounts in the ways most convenient to them. BECU employees will also be available to assist members by appointment, as needed.

Commitment to Communities

As a purpose-driven organization, BECU supports local nonprofits where its members live, work and play. The BECU-sponsored events focused on important issues such as housing, hunger, education and racial equity.

Through its philanthropic giving, BECU also extended funds to North Helpline, helping Shoreline-area residents gain access to stability, build stronger financial futures and receive the tools, training and resources needed to thrive.

Joining the BECU Team

As a member-owned financial cooperative, BECU is a different kind of financial institution guided by the “people helping people” credit union philosophy. People interested in working in an environment where they are encouraged to contribute, collaborate and innovate can visit Careers at BECU.org to learn more, search for job openings, sign up to receive email alerts or apply online.

About BECU

BECU is federally insured by NCUA and an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender (Boeing Employees’ Credit Union NMLS ID 490518). With more than 1.4 million members and $28.8 billion in assets, BECU is the largest not-for-profit credit union in Washington and one of the top four financial cooperatives in the country. 

As a member-owned credit union, BECU is focused on helping increase the financial well-being of its members and communities through great rates, few fees, community partnerships and financial education. The credit union currently operates 60 financial centers, including two in South Carolina. For more information, visit www.becu.org.


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December recipe from Town & Country Market can be your new holiday tradition

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Baked panettone

Baked Panettone French Toast with Apples

Panettone, a special holiday tradition, takes this French toast to another level. Sweet, savory and tart flavors to experience in each bite! For best results let French toast sit overnight before baking.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Yield: 4-6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
¾ c brown sugar
1 tbsp water
2 large apples (about 1 lb), chopped
6 (1-in) slices panettone
1 c milk
1 c heavy cream
6 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp orange zest

PREPARATION

STEP 1
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and water and cook for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour into bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

STEP 2
In a sauté pan, melt remaining butter over medium-low heat. Add apples and cook for 5-10 minutes or until just tender. Layer apples in baking dish. Cover with panettone slices.

STEP 3
In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over panettone. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

STEP 4
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Shoreline Town & Country Market is located at 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133 on the upper level of Shoreline Place - look for the silo!


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The Local 104 Winter Market Saturday, December 16, 2023 and Movie Night on December 28

Wednesday, December 13, 2023


Come support our community's locally owned small businesses and independent creators at our annual Winter Market on December 16, 2023 from noon to 4pm. 

Expect handcrafted jewelry, one of a kind pottery, and so much more for sale outside.

Inside the restaurant we'll have fresh shucked Oysters and Cognac, a beer flight from Russian River, and a brand-new Happy Hour Menu. That should get us in the Holiday spirit!

Movie Night Double Feature

Our December Movie Night will be a Double Feature on Thursday December 28th. Come watch A Christmas Story at 5pm followed by Rare Exports at 6:30pm. 

As always there will be movie themed food and drink specials. Cheers



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Ridgecrest Neighborhood Holiday Food Drive for Hopelink - Shoreline's Food Bank

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Ridgecrest Neighborhood Holiday Food Drive for Hopelink - Shoreline's Food Bank. 

You can take items to Cafe Aroma or Drumlin or donate funds via the Ridgecrest website.

The Food Drive is going on now through the end of December. Please donate non-perishable food items and personal care items. The goal is to collect 1,300 lbs. 

Go to the website to make cash donations. The goal is to raise $1,300.

Food and personal care items can be dropped off at:
Welcome donations include:
  • Non-expired packaged or canned food
  • Personal Care items such as diapers, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, shaving cream, razors
  • And don't forget the pets; Pet Food products both canned and dry


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Modern Glaze Holiday Open House 2023

Monday, December 11, 2023

Modern Glaze Holiday Open House December 16-17

By Oliver Moffat

Modern Glaze, a Shoreline ceramics studio and gallery, will host a holiday open house and sale on Saturday and Sunday, December 16-17, 2023 from Noon to 5pm at their location 14800 Westminster Way N, Shoreline WA 98133

Laura Brodax ceramic wares

The open house will feature new and classic ceramic works by Kathryn Berd, Laura Brodax, Deborah Caplow, Janet Galore, and Ernest Hilsenberg as well as collage work by Sedora deBondt and more.

Pottery sale at Open House

Established in 2019 by ceramic artist Laura Brodax, Modern Glaze is a working ceramic studio and gallery showing contemporary ceramics by local and regional clay artists. 

Modern souvenir plates

Located in the Westminster triangle neighborhood of Shoreline, Modern Glaze is part of the movement to bolster the arts in the North King County region. The studio accepts commissions for residential, commercial, and public art tile murals as well as custom ceramic wares. 

More information available online at on their webpage


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A New Business in Town: Sweet Dream Bakes

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Cindy Yuong cuts the ribbon for her new business. Photo by Lara Grauer

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce celebrated its newest member with a ribbon cutting ceremony during her Grand Opening celebration at Sky Nursery’s holiday Makers Market. 

Cindy Yuong, owner of Sweet Dream Bakes, is a long time resident of Shoreline, graduate of Shorewood High School, and a new small business owner.

Cindy is the owner and cake artist of Sweet Dream Bakes, a home bakery that specializes in putting your passion onto cakes to make celebrations even brighter. She creates artfully crafted custom designs on cakes to bring the images of your dreams into reality. 

Featuring various Asian flavors, high quality ingredients, and not-too-sweet eats inspired from her travels throughout Asia, Sweet Dream Bakes is here to help you celebrate the most important days of your life with something uniquely yours.

Although based in Shoreline, there is no storefront to visit. Custom cakes are made to order by booking in advance through the website sweetdreambakes.com 

Cakes and sweet snacks are available for pick up, delivery, and at pop ups held throughout the greater Seattle area. You can stay updated with Cindy through Sweet Dream Bakes on Instagram and Facebook.

Cindy Yuong of Sweet Dream Bakes
Photo by Lara Grauer

Currently, Cindy is in the running for The Greatest Baker Competition!  You can visit the competition page to vote for Cindy. Vote and share the link for a Shoreline resident to win the competition and get closer to bringing her dream to life! 

Donations are not required to vote, but any donations will give Cindy more votes while also benefiting The Andrew McDonough B+ Be Positive Foundation, which helps families fight childhood cancer.

The winner of the competition will get to meet the Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro himself, get the title of Greatest Baker, a feature in the Bake From Scratch Magazine, and $10,000!

Cindy answered the following questions in her contest entry. Read on to learn more about her business and her dreams for the future:

What makes you a great baker?
  • My passion for connecting with people through food and shared stories is genuine and endless. Putting people’s passion onto cake is a dream.
What's your favorite thing to bake?
  • Chiffon cake! Light, spongy, and most importantly, not-too-sweet! I’ve baked my chiffon cake recipe hundreds of times for my family’s birthdays and parties to test it before setting out to start a cake business with the recipe. I love being able to customize it with various Asian ingredients to feature their potential and share with the world. It’s extra special when someone tells me their mom likes the cake. Our Asian moms are so picky with desserts and not-too-sweet is the highest compliment.
How long have you been baking?
  • I’ve known baking was my calling since sophomore year of high school, 10 years ago. I loved baking fundraiser cookies with my mom as a child, but in high school, I decided to try making a new cake recipe for the holiday feast. I looked up the technique for a Bouche de Noel cake and made it. Seeing the smiles on everyone’s face after trying my cake gave me so much joy. Learning the technique was so fun, I started sharing my baking with #sweetsmonday every week for the rest of my school days, and I continue to share it with the world now.
What would you do with the $10,000?
  • I would fund my dream. I started a home bakery to start out safely, financially (grand opening on 12/3/23!) but I want to have a tea party cafe some day. To me, the ultimate experience is connecting with loved ones over the cutest afternoon tea set up with vintage tea cups, petite desserts, scones, and savory snacks on a tea tower. The elegance & beauty of the tea set up makes me so happy, and of course, the food cannot be lacking on flavor or quality to be pretty. I want to make it a reality.

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