North End Junior League Tournament results from August 5, 2026

Klahaya was one of the teams
in the competition

Four local tennis clubs, Klahaya, View Ridge, Innis Arden, and Aqua Club, came together on Wednesday August 5, 2026 for the annual North End Junior League Tournament. 

It was a great day of tennis filled with competitive matches from start to finish. Athletes competed in singles and doubles across the 14U and 18U divisions. 

It was fun to see players from the different clubs challenge one another while showing great sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

A big thank you goes out to all of the site managers, coaches, and volunteers who helped make the tournament run so smoothly. It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to put together an event like this, and we appreciate everyone who gave their time to make it a success.

Tournament Results

Link to the Brackets

18U Boys Singles
Champion: Drew Johnson (Klahaya)
Finalist: Erik Alsdor (Klahaya)

18U Boys Doubles
Champions: Joseph Mitchell/Joe Menanno (Klahaya)
Finalists: Zane Weber/Jasper Dahl (Aqua Club)

18U Girls Singles
Champion: Micah Crose (Innis Arden)
Finalist: Sophie Schmitz (Aqua Club)

18U Girls Doubles
Champions: Mia Halset/Lauren Kajimura (Aqua Club)
Finalists: Darcy Brennan/Sydney Bates (Klahaya)

14U Boys Singles
Champion: Noah Zirkle (Klahaya)
Finalist: Wes Matthews (Klahaya)

14U Boys Doubles
Champions: Cyrus Pietsch/Marcus Tzau (View Ridge)
Finalists: Jack Larson/Jack Zevenbergen (Klahaya)

14U Girls Singles
Champion: Reagan Spear (Klahaya)
Finalist: Gabby Crose (Innis Arden)

14U Girls Doubles
Champions: Parker Chan/Sara Kliger (Klahaya)
Finalists: Sophia Copstead/Claire Kopij (Klahaya)

Congratulations to all of the champions, finalists, and everyone who competed. We appreciate the partnership between Klahaya (Edmonds), View Ridge (North Seattle), Innis Arden (Shoreline), and Aqua Club (Kenmore) and look forward to another great North End Junior League Tournament next summer.

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Puget Sound Antique Radio Association annual swap meet August 16, 2026

The Puget Sound Antique Radio Association (PSARA) is holding its Annual SWAP MEET at Edmonds-Woodway High School Parking Lot 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 9am to 1pm.

This is a family friendly event, celebrating vintage technology. Admission and parking are free. There are items to inspire imagination for experimenters, STEM students and DIYers.

There is more than just vintage radios: test equipment, parts, Ham gear, tubes, books... Experts from the PSARA will test tubes and provide troubleshooting.

Join us for popcorn, sno-cones and other snacks and find out how to become a member!

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Local Robotics Team hosting outreach event at Shoreline Library

Born to Build team member working on robot

Local robotics team Born to Build invites middle- and high- schoolers to join them for a demonstration of their robot and introduction to FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). 

This event occurs at 1:30pm on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155.

Team working on robot at competition

Team 31065 Born to Build is an FTC robotics team based in south Edmonds. It is a community team made up of local middle and high school students, including public school, private school, and homeschooled students, with volunteer coaches and mentors.

The guts of their robot

Last season, Born to Build was a rookie team, but they put together a competitive robot with a unique catapult design for which they won an award. This year, they are looking to build on their success by learning new engineering skills and expanding their membership. 

Robot in competition

On this team members can learn computer-aided design, construction, programming, troubleshooting, driving, teamwork, and much more!

If interested in the event or have questions, please send an email to ftc.born.to.build@gmail.com. 

For more information, see the team’s website

--Photos courtesy Born to Build

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Coffee in the Park with Urbanist Shoreline

Coffee in the Park has been so fun this summer, lets keep the momentum going!

In August, Urbanist Shoreline will be hanging out at Echo Lake Park. We’ll have coffee and snacks. RSVPs encouraged for headcount, and so we can be in touch with exact meeting location. 

Kids, families, friends, friendly dogs welcome!

RSVP

Sunday August 16, 2026 from 9 - 10:30am

Echo Lake Park 19901 Ashworth

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The Washington Supreme Court and The Rule of Law - presentation July 15, 2026 at Third Place Commons

Photo courtesy Washington Courts

THE WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT AND THE RULE OF LAW

• Do you know what role the Washington State Supreme Court Justices play in our lives?

• What is the role of an independent judiciary in our governmental system of checks and balances? 

• What is the rule of law anyway?

These are questions that many voters will have as they consider their primary ballots arriving this month, when 5 of the 9 seats on the Washington State Supreme Court will be on the ballot.

King County Bar Association (KCBA) Vice President Ms. Cynthia B. Jones and
Judge Johanna Bender from the King County Bar Association’s Civics Stewardship program.

The North King County Unit of the League of Women Voters of Seattle King County is sponsoring a public presentation featuring King County Bar Association (KCBA) Vice President Ms. Cynthia B. Jones and Judge Johanna Bender from the King County Bar Association’s Civics Stewardship program.

The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday July 15, 2026 at 6pm in Third Place Commons in the Lake Forest Park Town Center mall at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

The goal of the KCBA Civics Stewardship Program is to enhance understanding of our justice system and its role in the three branches of government.

Ms. Cynthia Jones is a practicing attorney who focuses on civil and criminal appeals in federal and state courts, including the Supreme Court of Washington.

Judge Johanna Bender has served on the King County Superior Court bench since 2015 and is the former Chief Judge of the Maleng Regional Justice Center, Assistant Chief Criminal Judge for the Superior Court and the Lead Judge for the Involuntary Treatment Court. She is currently assigned to hear child welfare cases.

The League of Women Voters of Seattle King County is a nonpartisan organization that does not support any candidates or parties.

Our mission is to empower voters and defend democracy.

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Silent book group at Shoreline Library July 20, 2026

Silent Book Group

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Mondays, 2-3pm: 

• July 20, 
• August 17, 
• September 14

For adults.
Cost: FREE

In this peaceful space, immerse yourself in your favorite book, with no assigned reading or discussion questions, just the company of fellow book lovers.

Bring your own book. All formats welcome, including books, eBooks, and audiobooks with headphones.

New members always welcome.

Registration not required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library

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Kenmore LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Lambert House is an activity and resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 11 to 22. Parent/guardian permission required for ages 12 and younger.

Meetings will be held at the Kenmore Library 6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore WA 98028

Email kcgroups@lamberthouse.org for dates, times, and to sign up.

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Annual STP bike ride expected to bring 6,000 bicyclists to western Washington roads July 11-12, 2026

Photo courtesy Cascade Bicycle Club

On Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2026 roughly 6,000 bicyclists will ride western Washington’s state highways and local roads on both days for the 2026 Seattle To Portland Bicycle Classic event (STP).

The Washington State Department of Transportation asks motorists to observe the rules of the road for safe driving around people on bikes and to prepare for travel delays during the popular recreational ride.

Bicyclists should also be aware of their responsibility to follow Washington’s bicycle rules of the road and traffic laws. The STP organizer, the Cascade Bicycle Club, distributes a free pocket guide about state bike laws. To request a copy of the guide, email info@cascade.org.

The Washington portion of the STP route follows state highways and local roads in these areas:

• State Route 513 – University of Washington Montlake Boulevard parking lot to Northeast Pacific Place.
• City of Seattle – Boyer Avenue to Lake Washington Boulevard to Seward Park and Rainer avenues.

For more STP event information, visit the Cascade Bicycle Club STP page, which includes a route map and overall event details or email info@cascade.org.

Registration is closed for the event, which has maxed out at 6,000 participants.

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Lake Forest Park Rotary begins a new year

President Mark Phillips receives the baton from 2025-26 president Terry Smith

The Rotary Club Of Lake Forest Park will begin a new Rotary year on July 1, 2026. The baton was passed at the changing of the guard dinner at the Civic club on June 24th when President Terry Smith passed the baton to Mark Phillips. 

Mark has been extremely active in our community. He is a two term Lake Forest Park city councilmember, LFP tree board member, former city rep to Salmon Recovery Council, and a founder of LFP Streamkeepers. He has been the LFP Rotary treasurer for 5 years.

President Mark Phillips with his new LFP Board of Directors

LFP Rotary has had a productive year.

Here are only a few of the nonprofits and activities we support.

• HopeLink
• Harvest against Hunger
• Hunger Intervention
• Safely Day, LFP Police dept.
• Shop with Cop, LFP Police dept.
• Shoreline College veterans Center
• Shoreline/LFP SENIOR CENTER
• Lake City kiddy parade
• eradicate polio night at the Lake Forest Grill
• eradicate polio dip in January
• Jazz Walk in North City
• *** PROM NIGHT, a yearly event to raise funds to support our many projects and activities benefiting our community and beyond.

2026-27 president Mark Phillips will guide LFP ROTARY into the 40th year of celebration in SERVICE.

Thank you to Terry Smith for leading us in another 2025-26 successful rotary year. The 2026-27 rotary year will mark the 40th anniversary of the LFP ROTARY now led by President Mark Phillips. 

You are all invited to our 40th birthday party on Wednesday September 9th. We meet the first three Wednesdays of every month at 7:15am at the LFP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

If you are interested in serving our community and you want to have fun at the same time. JOIN US. The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park

Jill Brady is LFP ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR

Jill Brady is LFP ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR. thank you, Jill for all your work with student scholarships and your enthusiasm and organizing our fundraising event.

--Story and photos by Robin Roat

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USA 250 at Sno-King Folk Dance Club

Sno-King Folk Dance Club
Photo by Mary Ann Tracy

Celebrate our nation's birthday joyfully on Saturday, July 11, 2026  from 7:00-9:00pm at Sno-King. 

You will have the fun of dancing a variety of international dances, and guess what - you will be served strawberries and ice cream to cap it off!

Our regular dances are on Wednesdays evenings, and usually include a lesson. In addition, some nights feature a beginners' class (see below). 

Our repertoire includes couple, no-partner, and set dances from many nations, some of which will have you moving to exotic rhythms.

 

• Wed. July 1 and Wed. Jul 15- 6:30-9:00 pm. Beginners class until 7:00.
• Wed.Jul 8 - 6:45-9:00 pm. A set will be taught at 6:45; a set is a team effort, so latecomers may not be able to join a set.
• Sat Jul 11-7:00-9:00 pm USA 250 party! No teaching.
• Wed. Jul 22 and Jul 29- 7:00-9:00 pm.

Among the dances taught this month will be ones from the USA, France, Scotland, and Macedonia, but of course we will do dances from many other places. You can always request your favorites. Join the whirl!

Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. 

$8.00; first time free. 

Info: www.sno-king.org , dancesnoking@gmail.com , or 425-610-9393 (leave a message).

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Alpha Delta Chapter of A∆K awards two scholarships to local seniors

Two future teachers recently received $1500 scholarships from the Washington State Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international organization of women educators dedicated to promoting excellence in education by supporting educators, students, families and communities, celebrating diversity, and encouraging world understanding. 

The scholarship recipients, Josephine Cunningham and Ethan Bennett, were selected for their outstanding academics, their activities and community service, and their demonstrated desire to work with children.

Josephine Cunningham with parents Tonya and Doug Cunningham

Josephine Cunningham from Shorecrest High School is the daughter of Doug and Tonya Cunningham. 

Josephine is a wonderful combination of intellect and creativity which she uses to help others. Exposed to teaching early through volunteering in her mother's preschool classroom, she quickly realized the important role and positive effect of a thoughtful teacher.

A member of National Honor Society and an AP Scholar Award winner, she has a rigorous academic history, including many Advanced Placement courses and four years of French. Josephine is a member of the Ceramics Club and a talented dancer on the SC Hip Hop Dance Team. In both activities she has become a leader and mentor, as well as a performer. 

Her years of training in ballet and other dance styles at the Barclay Shelton Dance Centre led her to preparing younger dancers to perform, working two years at the Dance This! overnight summer camp, where she helped teach new techniques and styles, and then being responsible for creating activities and a safe place for groups of 20 students at YMCA camp. 

Recognized for her hours of community service, Josephine has also prepared herself for teaching with volunteering in preschool and 5th grade classrooms plus mentoring and organizing as a Shorecrest Ambassador and Link Crew member. With her talents, creativity and caring for others, she will provide that inspiriting spark of an effective teacher.

Josephine will attend Oregon State University, majoring in Elementary Education.

Ethan Bennett with parents Jennifer and Scott Bennett

Ethan Bennett from Shorewood High School is the son of Scott and Jennifer Bennett. 

A talented musician, just this school year Ethan won a Superior Soloist Award at the Newport Jazz Festival and an Honorable Mention Trombone Award at the 31st Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition and Festival in New York City, along with sharing group awards including the Susan C. Gordon Award for Most Soulful Jazz Band. Seeing him perform leaves no doubt of his passion for music and joy in sharing it.

Inspired by how his teachers found ways to adapt through the Pandemic and then reached out to help students readjust to school, Ethan has chosen to use his passion for music and his desire to help others by pursuing education as a career. 

He has prepared himself well academically with many Advanced Placement, Honors, and UW courses. He has also involved himself in mentoring and teaching situations. In high school he volunteered with the Einstein MS band, served as the trombone section leader at SW, and became a teacher's assistant for the SW symphonic band. 

As a cabin counselor at Camp Orkila, he supervised campers, led them in activities and taught new skills. He also assisted with the middle school cross country team. Ethan's positive enthusiasm, caring, and talents will draw students toward learning. He will be an inspiring band director.

Ethan will attend the University of Washington with the goal of being a secondary music teacher.

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Sno-King hosts NW Folkdancers 70th Anniversary party

The Northwest Folk Dancers, Inc. will celebrate their 70th Anniversary dance party at the Sno-King International Folk Dance Club on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 6:30- 9:30pm. 

This will be a stupendous affair with music from two bands, and participants from a number of folk dance clubs. There will be cake, and people are encouraged to bring snacks to share. This dance is FREE to all, although donations are welcome. Don't miss it!

And every Wednesday Sno-King will present dances from here, there, and everywhere, from 7:00-9:00pm. There are partner and no-partner dances in various formats, and you don't need to bring a partner.

• Wed. June 3 and 17 there will be a beginner class from 6:30-7:00pm..
• Wed. June 10 will start early at 6:45pm for teaching of a set dance. This month among the dances to be taught are ones from The USA, Macedonia, and Romania.

The Grange has a great dance floor and lots of free parking.

Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. Wednesday dances $8.00. Saturday dance this month free. Info: www.snoking.org ,dancesnoking@gmail.com , or 425-610-9393 (leave a message).

To contact NFDI, nwfolkdancers@gmail.com , or www.nwfolkdancers.org.

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History, Badges, and Big Dreams: Shoreline Scouts leave their mark on the museum wall

St. Luke Girl Scout Troop teams up with the DAR and Shoreline Historical Museum for a day of history, laughter, and a question nobody saw coming: “Who is the Big Sister?”

Submitted by Peter Puget Chapter, NSDAR and St. Luke Girl Scout Troop 45312 · Shoreline, WA

Something remarkable happened at the Shoreline Historical Museum this May. The girls of St. Luke Girl Scout (GS) Troop 45312 arrived ready to learn history — and left having made it. 

They sang songs, suited up in archival gloves for a behind-the-scenes museum tour, traded handmade SWAPs (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere), earned a Scout badge, and sealed a time capsule for a girl not yet born. Not a bad afternoon for a group of 11 year olds.

The occasion was the “Sisters in Time” program created in partnership with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Peter Puget Chapter and the Shoreline Historical Museum. 

With 2026 marking America’s 250th birthday, the timing was perfect for a program celebrating the women woven into every chapter of that story — and placing today’s scouts squarely in that line.

The centerpiece is a living timeline, called “Women Who Dared” that the scouts built themselves. Each girl received laminated cards featuring women from 1776 to 2026 — Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Sally Ride, and 19 others — then one by one walked to the gallery wall and placed them in order. 

At the 1912 card for Juliette Gordon Low and the 1890 card for the DAR founding, the girls were asked: “If we are Sisters Through Time, who is the Big Sister?”

(Visit the exhibit and find out!) At the 1920 Women’s Suffrage card, each scout held a collection of real Susan B. Anthony coins and history passed hand to hand.

Then came the letter. U.S. Senator Patty Murray — herself a former Shoreline Girl Scout — sent a personal note to the troop. A Scout read it aloud while the girls stood at the completed timeline, right beside Senator Murray’s own card. “She’s on our timeline!” said one scout, eyes wide. The finished display, “Women Who Dared,” is now on exhibit at the Shoreline Historical Museum.

The day closed with letters sealed in a time capsule, to be opened in 2126. Before writing, the troop was asked: “What do you hope is still the same a hundred years from now?” 

The girls hoped for peace. For kindness. For a world where everyone is treated fairly. And — with great feeling — for Trader Joe’s. (Some things are worth preserving.) 

Those letters, along with SWAPs, empty GS cookie boxes, a GS song book, and a DAR storybook, are now archived and waiting for a scout in 2126 to find them. 

The Girl Scout Leaders and DAR Peter Puget Chapter Regent led the badge ceremony that followed, presenting each girl with her Girl Scout Way badge and an official certificate of participation. With parents in attendance, there were loads of cheers.

These girls are not the end of this story — they are its next chapter. The “Women Who Dared” exhibit is now on display and open to the public at the Shoreline Historical Museum, 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133. Visit shorelinemuseum.org for hours and group visit information.

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The Innis Arden Women’s Collective presents a showing of The Cholesterol Code May 21, 2026

The Cholesterol Code

Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Hosted by Amely Wurmbrand in collaboration with
The Innis Arden Women’s Collective

The Cholesterol Code

A compelling documentary challenging conventional thinking on cholesterol and heart health

This thought-provoking film featuring Dave Feldman* explores the latest research, new theories, and important questions surrounding the long-standing cholesterol-heart disease hypothesis.

Could we be thinking about cholesterol all wrong?

The film takes a fresh look at LDL, heart disease risk, metabolic health, and the role of ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets—offering perspectives that may completely change the way you think about cholesterol and cardiovascular health.

Whether you’re simply curious about your own health, interested in the science, or a physician looking to hear emerging viewpoints in this space, this is a fascinating and accessible evening for both lay people and medical professionals alike.

Following the screening, we’ll have a Q&A discussion featuring Dr. Shawn Baker* ( a physician featured in the film), Dr. Mahesh Mulumudi(a local interventional cardiologist), along with a panel of knowledgeable experts in ketogenic nutrition and metabolic health.

Event Details:

• Thursday, May 21, 2026
• 7:00 PM — Film Screening Begins
• Followed by Q&A + Discussion
•  free and open to everyone

Location: Innis Arden Clubhouse
1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

RSVP to amely@amelydesigns.com kindly requested

Dr. Shawn Baker, MD, is a prominent proponent of the carnivore diet, orthopedic surgeon, and author of "The Carnivore Diet." As CMO of Revero, he advocates for using an animal-based, zero-carb diet to treat chronic diseases and autoimmune conditions. He is a former combat trauma surgeon and advocate for dietary, non-pharmaceutical interventions.

Dave Feldman is a former senior software engineer and entrepreneur turned citizen scientist who researches the impact of low-carb, ketogenic diets on cholesterol. He is the founder of the Citizen Science Foundation and creator of CholesterolCode.com, known for studying the "Lipid Energy Model" and "Lean Mass Hyper-Responders" (LMHR).

Mahesh Mulumudi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a highly experienced board-certified interventional cardiologist based in Everett, WA, with over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He is the founder of CardioNow, specializing in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease.

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Join the Resistance social hour May 17, 2026

Shoreline Solidarity Group

Resistance Social Hour

Sunday May 17, 2026 from 5-7pm

Drumlin Pub

522 NE 165th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Want to get involved but not sure where to start?

Join us for a drink and connect with groups working to fight ICE, protect and strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future.

Learn about the awesome things folks are doing and find ways to plug in.

• More information here
• Email information@freeWAproject.org

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Carl Dinse photos published in The Seattle Times

Photo by Carl Dinse

Carl Dinse, whose name you will recognize from his long affiliation with the Shoreline Area News, is an aquarium enthusiast.

Annie Fanning, in the At Home in the Northwest section of The Seattle Times, published an article on April 24, 2026 about aquarium hobbyists (read it here) which includes two of Carl's photos.

The first photo shows the aquarium of Shoreline resident Christina Rotondo, who says she designed her aquariums to fit in seamlessly with the midcentury modern vibe of her home’s décor.

Photo by Carl Dinse

This photo, also in the Times article, shows the aquarium of north Seattle resident Kevin Do.

Carl has been an aquarium hobbyist since he was a kid. Around 13 years ago a store in Firdale Village called Aquarium Co Op opened, specializing in freshwater aquariums, which is what he was interested in. 

The store owner introduced him to the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society which he joined immediately. In recent years he started volunteering for that club.

"Among other things in that club, I do a lot of photography for the club newsletter. One of the club's biggest annual events is the Home Show, where a crew of 5-6 people, (2-3 judges, a producer, videographer, and photographer) get together in a van and tour 7-12 homes in the greater Seattle area to video record and photograph aquariums."

In March the resulting one hour video is presented at the club monthly meeting. At that time the winners are announced and prizes are handed out. Most of the home show videos and photographs are published online at the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society’s website.

From those homes they award 2-4 homes as winners of the annual home show contest. 

Two years ago, I was asked if I’d like to join the crew as the photographer. This year was my second home show as photographer.

The Seattle Times article features three of this year’s home show contestants. They also feature the owner of Aquarium Zen, one of the club’s sponsor stores located in the Roosevelt neighborhood, and they left a link as well for Aquarium Co Op. 

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Lake Forest Park Garden Club to hear from Nita-Jo Rountree on May 12, 2026

Nita-Jo Rountree

Lake Forest Park Garden Club

May 12, 2006 9:30am

Third Place Commons LFP Town Center

intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE

Speaker: Nita-Jo Rountree
Topic: Perfect Plant Combos for Every Garden

Have you ever put a few plants together and been disappointed by the results?

Do you yearn for a garden that looks like a magazine photo? 

Nita-Jo will share her rules of garden design to help you easily combine planting in borders and containers to get the best results. 

She will illustrate outstanding examples of acclaimed gardens to provide ideas and inspiration for your own garden.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this interesting and informative presentation.

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Hardy Plant Society annual spring plant sale April 19, 2026

Photo courtesy Hardy Plant Society

Hardy Plant Society of Washington

Annual Spring Plant Sale

Sunday April 19, 2026

10am-2pm

UW Center for Urban Horticulture

3501 NE 41st St, Seattle WA 98105

There will be many varieties of hardy perennials, ground covers, and our favorites for shade and sun.

Many unique plants from our member's gardens at great prices!

Come early for the best selection.

Preliminary plant list here: in .pdf & in word file

Please bring a box to take your treasures home.

We accept Cash, Credit Cards, & Checks.

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“Canopy Award” given to Save Shoreline Trees

SST co-chairs Kathleen Russell and Susanne Tsoming with the Trees & People Coalition award.
Photo by Jonelle Kemmerling

By Kathleen Russell

At their inaugural “Canopy Awards” on April 9, 2026, the Trees & People Coalition “celebrating innovation, stewardship, and community through trees” recognized Save Shoreline Trees in the category of Community Outreach and Educational Programs. 

This award acknowledges Save Shoreline Trees' work on the retention of the 94 trees lining Dayton Ave N between N 155th and N 160th retained by the PermaTrak boardwalk which protects the roots of the trees.

Save Shoreline Trees was formed in late 2019 when the WA State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was renovating its headquarters at 15700 Dayton Ave N. 

WSDOT's remodel permit required frontage improvements and 133 trees, mostly Doug firs, were at risk. SST supporters called attention to a potential environmental disaster.

WSDOT, not wanting to cut down the trees, took the lead to resolve the conflict. In 2021, the City of Shoreline approved the WSDOT alternative for the elevated PermaTrak boardwalk. 

PermaTrak boardwalk along Dayton Ave N and the trees that were saved
Photo courtesy PermaTrak

A memorandum of agreement was reached between WSDOT and the City that these trees are managing the stormwater infrastructure, making a man-made structure unnecessary. The 94 tall trees along Dayton are standing today due to the efforts of the community, WSDOT, and the City working together to find a solution.

SST continues to work for the retention of tall and native trees in Shoreline. 

This effort is in accordance with Shoreline’s 2044 Comprehensive Plan Natural Environment goal to: “Maintain and increase the urban tree canopy to provide wildlife habitat, support community resilience, mitigate urban heat, manage stormwater, conserve energy, protect and improve mental and physical health, and strengthen economic prosperity.” 

Year round, these trees sequester carbon, clean the air and cool our neighborhoods.

Additional honorees recognized by the Trees & People Coalition included Crow Woods Cohousing Community, A Windermere Garden, Valley School Outdoor Classroom and Amphitheater, and Robert Eagle Staff Forest. 

Appreciation to the Trees & People Coalition and Seattle Parks Foundation for celebrating community through trees.

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Shoreline Teen Center Art Club meets every Friday

The Shoreline Teen Center Art Club is a free, drop-in club that takes place at the Teen Center every Friday starting at 4pm. 

Each month follows a different theme. 

Activities with an asterisk (*) are non-facilitated, participant led activities. 

Activities without an asterisk (*) are workshop style and led by a Teen Center staff member or professional artist from the community. 

(See flyer)

For more information, email Layne at lperkins@shorelinewa.gov

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