Shoreline Area News

WeatherWatcher: Fall has arrived, and Monday marks the end of sunny days

Sunday, September 28, 2025

From the archives, fall colors October 1st, 2023
Photo by Carl Dinse

Fall has arrived, and colors are already changing throughout the region. Enjoy the weather on Sunday, as it looks to be our last dry day for a while. The storm train is arriving late Sunday night and into Monday morning.

Sunday's forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, with high temperatures up towards the mid 70's. After that, we cool down and rain arrives by around midnight Sunday night. All next week looks rainy, and there is even a slight chance of thunderstorms in the mix for Wednesday.

Temperatures are expected to range with highs in the 60's, and lows in the 50's for most of the week. Tuesday is an exception with a high temperature expected near 70°F.

Rain is expected off and on all next week. The rainiest days are expected Monday and Thursday. Forecast models indicate that we could get between three quarters of an inch of rain or up to around 1.25 inches of rain by end of day Thursday.

Last week's weather highlights:

High temperature: 73.2°F (Saturday)
Low temperature: 48.7°F (Monday morning)
Rainiest day: 0.60 inches (Sunday)
Average temperature: 58.9°F, (0.4°F below average)

Daily High and Low Temperatures for September
at the Echo Lake Weather Station (compared to average)

We ran just barely below average last week in temperature. So far for the entire month, we've averaged 61.8°F where the historic average at the Echo Lake Weather Station for September is 61.5°F.

I would call temperatures this September well within average for the month to date.

Total accumulated rainfall for September to date,
compared to historic average at the Echo Lake Weather Station

Rainfall for the month so far is a different story. We are still far below average for rainfall totals.

Last Sunday's storm helped a lot, but we're going to have to get at least another inch and a quarter of rain to make up the difference.

I'm expecting a good run at the rainfall in the last few days of the month, but I do not think we'll reach average by the time we reach the end of September.

For current weather conditions please visit www.shorelineweather.com

Incoming osprey

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Photo by Jan Hansen

I don't know if this osprey is coming in to land on a nest or is aiming toward a fish in Puget Sound.

I'm just fascinated by the feathers - the beautiful pattern on the fan tail, or the complex arrangements on the wings to help this one slow speed and land.

--Diane Hettrick

Middle School basketball tournament at Shoreline Teen Center October 4, 2025

Basketball Tournament!

Date & Time: October 4th at 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Location: Shoreline Teen Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline

Who Can Join: Middle school students (6th–8th grade)
How to Join: Come with a team, a friend, or solo
Prizes: Cool trophies to be won

Questions? Contact Layne at lperkins@shorelinewa.gov

I-5 ramps and lane overnight closures this weekend at SR 104 /205th

Cloverleaf at I-5 and SR 104/205th
Drone photo by David Carlos

Sound Transit contractor crews will close I-5 ramps as part of the ongoing Lynnwood Link Extension project.

Work involves the following closures:

Northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps to westbound State Route 104/205th Street will close nightly from 9pm to 6am, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28. The eastbound SR 104/205th Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 will also close.

The right lane on southbound I-5 between 44th Avenue West and SR 104/205th Street will close nightly from 8pm to 6am Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28.

220th Street Southwest on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close nightly from 10pm to 7am, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28.

Native Plant workshop at Shoreline library October 4, 2025

Native Plant Workshop

Saturday, October 4, 1:30-2:30pm

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th, Shoreline WA 98155

Cost: FREE

For adults.

Registration is not required.

Join an engaging talk and video presentation about native plants, those that naturally occur in our region.

There are many compelling reasons to consider dedicating garden space to these vital, yet often overlooked, plants that play a crucial role in supporting native wildlife and pollinators.

Presented by Lynn Putnam, Certified Oregon Naturalist. Her yard was a Certified Backyard Habitat.

Stacy Jones Birthday Harmonica Blowout at Aurora Borealis October 10, 2025

The 2nd Annual Stacy Jones Birthday Harmonica Blowout Friday October 10, 2025 at 8pm at the Aurora Borealis. Doors open 7pm

Presented By Washington Blues Society and Lee Oskar Harmonicas

Celebrate Stacy Jones’ birthday in true blues fashion! The Stacy Jones Band takes the stage for a night packed with powerhouse harmonica jams and special guest performances by Joe Cook, Joel Astley, and Jonathan Pitman.

Don’t miss this high-energy evening of music, celebration, and unforgettable talent.

All ages welcome — come join the party!

More information here

Aurora Borealis, 16708 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Unpermitted taco vendor in Shoreline closed down

Friday, September 26, 2025

Unpermitted taco vendor at corner of NE 145th St & 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Closed: September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm

Reasons:

Operating without a valid permit
Failure to receive approval to operate
Operating plans not reviewed and approved to ensure safe food handling and storage
Imminent health hazard: Insufficient refrigeration to keep food safe
Imminent health hazard: Operating without hot water available
Imminent health hazard: Operating without handwashing facilities

Status: Closed

Teen activity calendar for October

Shoreline Teen Center

Richmond Highlands Recreation Center

16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

South of Shorewood High School

Updates on the Shoreline Teen Center activities, events, and hours can be found at shorelinewa.gov/teens under the Teen Program Updates drop-down menu.

The Shoreline Teen Center is a free teen center for youth aged Middle School to 18 years old. The Center provides hot food as well as many activities. They have basketball, pool, ping pong, foosball, video games, and art daily.

Doors open at 2:30pm Monday - Friday. All calendar activities begin at about 3:30pm and are subject to change

Cross Country: Shorecrest hosted meet at Hamlin Park

Student-created logo

The Shorecrest Cross Country team hosted our home meet at Hamlin Park on September 25, 2025.

The competing schools included Sultan, Meadowdale, Everett, and Kamiak.

The girls varsity/junior varsity race was a big success for Shorecrest!

The team finished first overall with the top two girls being Shorecrest runners. Both girls are sophomores and have an impressive mix of spirit, athleticism, and perseverance!

The boys' varsity race was one of the most suspenseful in recent Shorecrest history with the top three teams finishing one point apart.

Shorecrest came out on top with 50 points, Meadowdale with 51 points and Kamiak with 52 points.

Three of the top 10 boys in the junior varsity race were from Shorecrest with the team placing second overall.

Our next meet will be Saturday, October 4th at the Hoka 29th John Payne Cross Country Invitational in Tacoma. With 122 high school teams currently on the roster, it should be an exciting meet!

Kelly Hjelle
Shorecrest Cross Country assistant Coach

Starbucks is closing stores

Starbucks on 15th NE just south of NE 145th will close

Starbucks is closing stores - reportedly up to 125 nationally. A number of them are in Puget Sound. The list varies and some stores that are not on the list have shuttered their doors, or told their customers they are closing.

Starbucks has said they will update their app this weekend to reflect the closures.

Here are some of the stores around our area that are closing:

Aurora: the Starbucks at 13025 Aurora Avenue N
Bothell: Thrasher’s Corner Starbucks at 2020 Maltby Road
Edmonds: The Starbucks at 21920 Highway 99 in Edmonds
Lynnwood: two Starbucks locations are closing,

one at 19931 Pacific Highway and
the other at 2902 164th Street SW

North Seattle: the Starbucks at 14359 15th Avenue NE
Woodinville: 13780 NE 175th Street

Ms. Frankenstein’s Monster is the perfect way to start spooky season off right

Ms. Frankenstein’s Monster by Albert Green, directed by Renée Gilbert is a hilarious horror-comedy and the perfect way to start spooky season off right!

Ir opens on Friday October 3, 2025 at The Phoenix Theatre in Firdale Village (Edmonds) with an Opening Night Soiree that offers free snacks and beverages - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic- to kick off our 18th Season with a bang!

You've never seen Frankenstein like this! In this comedy, Baron Frankenstein, once successful and lauded for his monster creation, faces steep competition when his sister creates her own monster -and her creation is quickly headed for Hollywood stardom.

This isn’t your dusty old Frankenstein. Our monsters have had enough of being stitched together and shoved into society’s mold.

They’re breaking out of the lab and into the spotlight!

Featuring Susan Connors, Codie Wyatt, and Melanie Calderwood.

Purchase tickets here

The Phoenix Theatre, Firdale Village, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020

Pedaling Relief Project delivers 300 pounds of food donated by Safeway to the North Helpline food bank

The Pedaling Relief Project of the Cascade Bicycle Club dropped off 300 lbs of food from the Safeway on Roosevelt & Gopuff to the North Helpline food bank.

PRP organizes teams of volunteers who use bicycles and electric bikes pulling cargo trailers to rescue and collect donated food from farmers markets, grocery stores, and other locations and delivers them to local food access organizations.

Learn more here about Pedalist Relief

North Helpline is a busy social service agency that operates two food banks - one in Lake City and one at Bitter Lake.

Lee's flowers: another orange beauty

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

These flowers are gorgeous. Anyone know what they are?

Bear Gulch fire continues to burn in Olympic National Park

Lake Cushman and the Bear Gulch Fire
Courtesy WA FireWire

As of September 25, 2025, the Bear Gulch Fire is burning in Mason County, Washington, primarily within Olympic National Park near Lake Cushman.

Wildfires on the Olympic Peninsula are unusual and authorities continue to express concern about this one.

The fire is situated in challenging mountainous terrain, which has made firefighting efforts more difficult.

Smoke from this wildfire has also been contributing to reduced air quality in the Puget Sound region, including Seattle and surrounding areas.

Smoky sunset
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Some of the smoke has been making its way to Puget Sound, distorting sunsets, and putting a layer of haze on the ground.

As of September 25, 2025, the Bear Gulch Fire has burned approximately 19,980 acres and is 5% contained.

Firefighters are implementing a full suppression strategy, using ground crews, sprinkler systems, structure protection wraps, and aerial bucket drops to limit the fire’s spread.

The steep, rugged terrain and unstable burning debris have slowed progress, but cooler temperatures and rising humidity are expected to help containment efforts in the coming days.

Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation orders remain in effect for Staircase Campground, with an evacuation warning for Cushman Ridge, south of Dry Creek Trail.

Residents in this area have been instructed to leave immediately with essential belongings, family members, and pets.

Fall quarter starting for Shoreline College Continuing Education classes

It's not too late to register for classes at Shoreline College Continuing Education. Classes start throughout the quarter.

Shoreline Continuing Education offers non-credit classes and workshops that allow you to explore your creative side or learn a new career skill.

Visit our full course catalog and view current fliers.

Shoreline College is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Wildland firefighter arrested and detained by ICE is released from custody with no further action against him

Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez stands with an attorney outside of the ICE detention center where he was held for nearly four weeks. Hernandez, a firefighter who was detained while battling a wildfire in Washington state, was released Tuesday, his attorneys said. (Courtesy photo/Innovation Law Lab)

By Alex Brown in the Washington State Standard

A wildland firefighter who was arrested by immigration agents while fighting a wildfire in Washington state has been released from detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, his attorneys said Wednesday.

Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez was freed Tuesday after nearly four weeks in detention at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington. Hernandez is now back home in Oregon with his family, said Matt Adams, legal director with the Northwest Immigration Rights Project, which is representing him.

The group, along with attorneys at Oregon-based Innovation Law Lab, said that the arrest of Hernandez was illegal and violated due process. The groups’ petition for habeas corpus is still pending.

Adams said the government has dismissed its proceedings to remove Hernandez from the country.

“They’re acknowledging that there’s no justification for this arrest or this type of enforcement action targeting people who are on the front lines working to keep our community safe,” Adams said in an interview.

Attorneys for Hernandez filed the habeas corpus petition on Friday, and the government’s response was due at noon on Tuesday, Adams said. Rather than refuting the claims of due process violations, ICE released Hernandez around midday on Tuesday.

“I am glad that I am home, and I am excited to see my family,” Hernandez said in the statement issued by the legal groups. “I want to give my thanks to everyone — for their prayers, for the rallies, for sharing about what happened to me and the other firefighter. So many people stepped up to help, and now I want to help others just like they helped me.”

The immigration raid last month at the Bear Gulch fire in Washington state sent shockwaves through the wildland fire community. Wildfire veterans say it was a breach in longstanding protocol that federal agents don’t disrupt emergency responders to check immigration status.

Hernandez and another firefighter were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which claimed they were in the country illegally. Federal immigration officials have also falsely claimed that the crews were not firefighters.

According to Innovation Law Lab, Hernandez has lived on the West Coast since he was 4 years old and worked as a firefighter for the past three years. He applied for a U-visa in 2018, an application that is still pending due to government backlogs.

“This story just highlights how far astray this whole immigration enforcement regime has gone,” Adams said. “They’re out there in the middle of a disaster zone randomly targeting firefighters. This has nothing to do with community safety, it’s just this message of this war on immigrants.”

Why Urban Trees Matter

Trees provide benefits that improve the quality of city life, making urban environments more liveable and sustainable for everyone.

But most importantly (and often overlooked) is that trees can actually produce positive returns for the economy, especially when they are well taken care of.

The aesthetic and social benefits of urban trees are noteworthy. Well-maintained green spaces with trees enhance the quality of life for urban residents and promote community well-being. Trees also create habitats for wildlife, contributing to urban biodiversity and ecological balance.

Trees in the City: More Than Just Pretty Scenery

We enjoy seeing the trees along our streets, but urban trees are doing a lot more than just looking nice. Trees make cities better places to live, keeping things cooler, cleaner, and healthier for everyone. Plus, when cities take care of their trees, it can even help out the local economy.

Why We Love Trees in Our Neighborhoods

When parks and streets are lined with healthy trees, it just feels better to be outside. These green spaces make a city more inviting and give people places to relax, hang out, and escape the concrete jungle for a bit. On top of that, trees give birds and other animals a place to live, which keeps our cities lively and full of nature.

Trees: Nature’s All-in-One Upgrade

Looking Good: Trees add splashes of green and color where things might otherwise be gray and dull. They also help break up busy areas, making streets and public spaces feel a bit calmer and nicer to be in.
Cleaner Air: With all the cars and factories, many cities struggle with air pollution. Trees step in as natural air filters, soaking up carbon dioxide and all sorts of nasty stuff, making the air safer to breathe.
Keeping It Cool: All those buildings, roads, and parking lots can turn cities into ovens, raising temperatures by several degrees. Shade from trees and the moisture they release help to cool everything down. If there are enough trees, families can even see their energy bills drop by 15% to 35%.
Stormwater management: Trees are the natural solution for absorbing and filtering stormwater, and preventing erosion.

Health Perks

Not only do trees help with pollution, but they’re also linked to better mental and physical human health. They offer protection against heat and pollution. Plus, trees can block out a surprising amount of city noise—each big tree can dial down noise by about 6 decibels, and a whole grove of trees is even better. Just being around trees can actually help people feel more positive and lower their stress levels.

The Money Side of Things

Property Value: Neighborhoods with lots of trees tend to be safer and more appealing—which usually means property values go up, anywhere from 5% to 20% on average.
Big Savings: According to one study, every dollar spent on planting trees brings back more than seven dollars in savings over time. In other words, investing in trees really pays off in the future.

Trees vs. Stormwater: Natural Systems

Most cities are full of hard surfaces that just don’t soak up water, which means rains can increase runoff into our waterways. But each mature tree can actually take in up to 119 gallons of water through its roots. Trees are champions at keeping polluted stormwater out of rivers and lakes, since their roots filter out nasty stuff. They also cut down on how much water is rushing into city drains, which prevents overload of those systems. And as a bonus, trees keep things cooler and even help save water by shading those hot, dry surfaces.

Sources include:

Stewardship Foundation presents tree painting to City of Lake Forest Park

Celebrating Urban Trees at Red Sky Gallery

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025 the elegant Red Sky Gallery provided the perfect setting for a special reception held by the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation to honor urban trees.

Attendees enjoyed drinks and dessert while admiring the featured works of artist Jannelle Loewen, whose captivating tree paintings are showcased at the gallery throughout September.

LFPSF Board & Advisory Board members with the tree painting
which will be displayed at City Hall

The Foundation's Mission and Impact

Kim Josund, the current President of the Stewardship Foundation, addressed the guests with a brief but heartfelt message about the organization’s mission and the crucial role urban trees play in the community. She described the Stewardship Foundation as a dedicated local environmental advocacy group that has actively protected and restored Lake Forest Park’s natural resources—including its remarkable tree canopy—for over 24 years.

According to the 2024 iTree Assessment, the City of Lake Forest Park boasts an impressive estimated average tree canopy coverage exceeding 50%. As Kim noted, “Forest” is the City’s middle name.

This thriving urban forest did not happen by accident. It is the result of years of hard work, strategic planning, foresight, and the unwavering dedication of City staff, elected officials, and citizen volunteers.

The Value of Urban Trees

The Stewardship Foundation’s efforts focus on vital issues such as water quality, habitat for salmon and wildlife, parks and open spaces, and strategies to mitigate climate change. Each of these priorities ultimately connects back to the importance of protecting large trees. Beyond their ecological and economic benefits, these trees offer intangible yet essential contributions to the physical and emotional health and well-being of the community—demonstrating that trees are fundamental to quality of life in Lake Forest Park.

Artist Jannelle Loewen shares her inspiration for painting trees

Art Inspired by Loss and Connection

Artist Jannelle Loewen shared the inspiration behind her series “Trees as Sacred Beings.” She explained that the loss of a grove of 65 mature trees behind her home deeply affected her, reinforcing the need to cherish and protect trees rather than take them for granted. Loewen described her personal form of “forest bathing”—finding comfort and solace simply by spending time near the remaining large trees in her yard.

Through her paintings, she seeks to convey the profound sense of awe and connection that trees evoke.

LFP Mayor Tom French thanking LFPSF President Kim Josund for the painting

Honoring the City’s Commitment to Trees

As a gesture of gratitude, the Stewardship Foundation presented one of Loewen’s paintings to the City of Lake Forest Park. President Kim Josund made the presentation to Mayor Tom French, expressing appreciation for the City’s steadfast environmental leadership. She also encouraged the City to continue prioritizing urban forest protection and to seek innovative solutions for mitigating tree loss and addressing climate change.

Kim Josund, Mayor Tom French and artist Jannelle Loewen
in front of the painting gifted to the City

The Board selected Loewen’s painting titled “Growing to the Sun,” which depicts a single, majestic conifer tree. This artwork was chosen for its embodiment of the strength, resilience, and grandeur of Lake Forest Park’s large trees. The uplifting image draws the eye upward along the trunk, as the mighty tree reaches for a blue sky. The painting will be displayed in the City Hall lobby, serving as a lasting reminder of the vital role trees play in the community and as an inspiration to uphold and strengthen local tree protections.

--Story and Photos from Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation

Outside Mullingar opens October 2, 2025 at As If Theatre in Kenmore

Outside Mullingar opens October 2, 2025 at As If Theatre in Kenmore

Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits who live on adjoining farms in the Irish countryside.

Neighbors for generations, things come to a head when Tony Reilly, Anthony’s father, reveals his plan to disinherit him and sell the farm to another relative.

As a feud simmers between the two families old secrets, surprising truths, and long-hidden feelings threaten to emerge.

In this quintessentially Irish story, the heartbreaking and the hilarious are woven together to create a deeply moving story of yearning, loss, family, romance, and the vulnerability of taking a chance on love.

Playing October 2-19, 2025 at the Kenmore Community Club, 7304 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028 on the Burke Gilman Trail.

Special "Pay What You Can" pricing October 9-12. Purchase tickets here

Fish culvert project on Ballinger Way/SR 104 delayed by rain

Culvert work site before it rained
Photo by David Carlos

SR 104/Ballinger Way is now expected to remain closed through October 31, 2025 to complete the fish barrier removal project along Lyon Creek.

Last weekend’s rains overwhelmed primary and secondary pumps, causing water to build within the work zone stretching across SR 104. Crews responded over the weekend to remove the excess water, but the site will take several more days to dry enough for work on the new fish passage to continue.

The contractor for this project is adding additional pumping capacity and other measures to prevent flooding during any future wet weather.

We’re working to understand all the factors that led to water accumulating in the work zone.

We are also expecting roughly four weeks of overnight single lane closures in November around 35th Avenue Northeast. This work will allow for the completion of sewer work on local streets near SR 104. It is possible that final paving around the new culvert structure on SR 104 and adjacent local streets could be delayed into spring 2026, depending on the weather.

We know project delays can create frustration, but we are committed to building a high-quality project that improves fish passage in the area as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience as we finish construction.

Rabid bat found near Arboretum

Photo courtesy Public Health

A rabid bat was found in Seattle on September 23, 2025 at 1726 Boyer Ave E. This is a residential road near Washington Park Arboretum.

Anyone who might have had contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health at 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventative treatment is necessary.

Rabies is life-threatening but is treatable if caught early and treated before any symptoms develop.

Public Health reports finding a rabid bat in Seattle/King county about every 2-3 years.

Standing up for others motivates Sunday sign-wavers

Thursday, September 25, 2025

By Pamela Mieth

Photos by Pam Cross

"Make a difference"

"Everybody counts or nobody counts," said one flag-waving protestor to waiting cars and fellow sign-wavers as she led the way at a crosswalk during this weekend's "Social Justice Sundays" Sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line.

"Join us. You can make a difference," she added. Many of the just more than 40 area residents who showed up for the ongoing sign-waving events at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and N. 205th St. echoed those sentiments in conversation and with their signs, and noted standing up for for people and principles under siege by the Trump administration is what keeps them coming.

The next scheduled sign-waving is Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1-2pm at the same location. Extra signs are available to borrow.

Organized by Shoreline-based Everyday Activists, donations of food, toiletries and school supplies are accepted for donation to a local food bank.

Kruckeberg Plant of the Week

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Plant of the week
Currently blooming · purchase at the nursery

Lobelia siphilitica
Great Blue Lobelia

Chosen by
Heidi Koonz · KBG Staff

This perennial is native to North America, and is attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds.

It has also been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of colds, flus, and syphilis, by tribes like the Cherokee, and Iroquois.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Family: Campanulaceae
Native Range: Eastern North America
Zone: 4 to 9
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Spread: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Description: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Low

Source

Location: Find the plant at the entry garden and trough in courtyard

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

Jobs: WSDOT Multimedia Designer (CC3)

WSDOT

Multimedia Designer (CC3)

Shoreline, WA – Headquarters
$58,627 – $78,863 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a creative and collaborative graphics professional to join our agency graphics team and be a leader in design excellence for transportation supporting the Northwest Region communications team.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting WSDOT’s mission by conceptualizing, designing, and producing high-quality digital, multimedia, and print materials that clearly communicate complex transportation concepts to diverse audiences.

This position will work closely with the region communications team to partner with engineers, planners and executives to advise on effective visual strategies, develop compelling content, and ensure consistency with agency brand standards.

A successful candidate will bring strong skills in graphic design, strategic collaboration, and visual storytelling, and possess the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and innovative work environment.

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

The essential course for Washington parents - now online starting October 4 and December 13, 2025

Take the essential virtual course for parents! Registration is open now

Available in English and Spanish.

Space is limited. Register here

Questions? info@wafamilyengagement.org

Visit our website: wafamilyengagement.org

Newly reopened Recology Store takes hard to recycle items and lets you pay your bill

The Recology Store in Shoreline has reopened! The Recology Store is a neighborhood destination where you can Shop, Learn, and Recycle.

They accept in-person bill payments for your Recology services, carry sustainable goods to help reduce the waste in your daily life, and serve as a drop off station for Shoreline Residential customers to bring select hard to recycle materials that can’t go into your curbside bins.

Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesday - Sunday
Location: 15235 Aurora Ave N #102, Shoreline WA 98133
Questions: store@recology.com
206-417-3877

Store Recycling Drop Off Limits:

Fluorescent Bulbs: Limit 10 fluorescent bulbs and/or tubes per drop off. Unbroken bulbs only. Tubes must not exceed 4ft.
Textiles: Limit 32 gallons of textiles per drop off. Must be bagged and clean (stains & rips ok, but must be free of mold, mildew & hazardous material). Pillows are NOT accepted.
Hardcover Books: Limit 15 hardcover books per drop off. Books must be free of mold and mildew.
Propane Cylinders: Limit 3 small propane canisters per drop off; only empty cans accepted and no tanks. 1lb size max and pure propane only.
Styrofoam: Limit 32 gallons of Styrofoam per drop off. Accepted types are rigid Styrofoam blocks and clean Styrofoam take out containers. Items must be clean and dry, free of tape, labels, and excessive pen or crayon marks.
Electronics: Limit 3 electronics/accessories per drop off. Item must be 2 x 2 x 2 ft or smaller & less than 60 lbs. Flat screen TVs accepted up to 40in wide. Working & non-working items ok.
Small Appliances: Limit 3 small appliances per drop off. Item must be 2 x 2 x 2 ft or smaller & less than 60 lbs. Working & non-working items ok.
Bicycles: Limit 3 bicycles per drop off. Bicycle inner tubes are not accepted. All other clean bicycles and bicycle parts are accepted.
Car Seats: 3 car seats/booster seats per drop off. Seats must be stripped down to the plastic; removing all fabric, straps, and padding to be accepted.
Batteries: ¼ gallon household batteries per drop off. Batteries must have both the positive and negative terminals covered with clear packing tape to be accepted. Damaged, swollen, and lead acid batteries are not accepted.

Letter to the Editor: YES on Prop 1

To the Editor:

When I walk my neighborhood, I talk to neighbors and I see police patrolling our streets. This gives me a sense of safety.

I am concerned about more than safety; I know prices are rising. Everything is more expensive. In 2022 coffee was $5.25 per pound today it is $7.24; ground beef was $4.79 in 2022 and $6.25 today; sugar was $.71 a pound in 2022 and is now $1.04, a 12 oz latte has gone up $1.07 in the last four years a 23.01%. The same inflation impacts the city.

The impact of rising costs on city services might be easier to see if there was some sudden change – the streetlights are off, or the parks are closed, or like Edmonds where signs say the parks are not going to be maintained and could be sold.

The employees and elected officials, our dedicated public servants, make accommodations—delaying or not filling open positions, reducing maintenance and supplies, taking on additional roles and responsibilities, reducing travel and training. It becomes a slow drip, drip, drip of service reductions.

No one thinks the city is immune from the cost increases.

The city applied to FEMA for bomb cyclone expenses; FEMA denied the request and the city paid out of reserves. We cannot know when the next emergency will happen. We count on the city to respond to protect us.

Unanticipated expenses happen. Dispatch costs rose from about $96,000 dollars to $284,000. However, when you call 911 you expect an answer. It is an essential service.

Prop 1 is not an expansion; it is how we pay for the services we have now.

Safety is what our city is built on. Vote Yes on Prop 1. Keep us LFP Strong.

LFPStrong-Yes on Prop 1.

Sarah Phillips

Lake Forest Park

New artwork at the Shoreline Farmers Market

Artwork at the Shoreline Farmers Market
This is actually a wrap!

The Shoreline Farmers Market brings regional farmers, producers, and artisans together with the community. They offer fresh, local food in a welcoming space that supports education, inclusion, and the growth of small businesses.

In early Spring, they commissioned Seattle-area artist and muralist Jen Vickers to create a piece of art for our storage container that visually represented our mission, and - wow - did she exceed our expectations.

However, due to no access to water or power at the market site, we ran into several obstacles preventing the mural from being painted onto our storage container.

Enter Wicked Wraps, who quickly found a creative solution to install the mural while upholding the integrity of the art.

Special thanks to the City of Shoreline for supporting this project and continuing to create a “Welcoming Place for All”.

This truly was a collaborative effort, and our hearts are full. A huge heartfelt “thank you” from the SFM to all involved in completing this project and adding a much-needed pop of color to our community hub.

This is YOUR market, Shoreline (and Shoreline-area friends)!

See you Saturday, at the 192nd Park n Ride, 10am to 2pm

Join King County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski and Jorge L. Barón for a Town Hall on the 2026-27 county budget

Join King County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski and Jorge L. Barón for an in person Town Hall on the 2026-27 county budget

As the Councilmembers representing King County District 1 and King County District 4, we invite you to join us for an in-person Town Hall on the upcoming 2026-27 King County budget.

This is an opportunity for YOU to ask questions, share concerns, and to learn more about the budget process.

Join us to hear about the county budget proposal, challenges we are facing, our options to address them, and more!

Your participation is CRUCIAL to:

Identify your key priorities
Inform how we address budget challenges

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6pm to 7:30pm (doors open at 5:50pm)
Location: Auditorium located in Library Building at North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

This event is FREE and open to the public. Complete your RSVP here to stay updated, and share questions that you have about the budget.

We hope to see you there!

Rod Dembowski (District 1) and Jorge L. Barón (District 4)

1st District Congresswoman Suzan DelBene to hold town hall on impending government shutdown and healthcare

Join Congresswoman Suzan DelBene for a virtual town hall this Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6pm with Washington Health Benefit Exchange CEO Ingrid Ulrey.

We’ll talk about the looming government shutdown, what it means for health care, & what I’m doing to fight for you.

Register: delbene.house.gov/live

DelBene represents Washington's 1st District which stretches from Arlington to Bellevue and includes Kenmore and Bothell.

Join us for October Visiting Days at Northwest Girlchoir

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Curious what singing in a treble-voiced choir is all about? Students in grades 1-6 are invited to join one of Northwest Girlchoir's choirs for a free rehearsal.

We welcome all girls and gender identities beyond the binary, fostering inclusivity and diversity within our community. Learn more and sign up here.

Rehearsal Visit Options:

Liebe (Non-Auditioned Choir Grades 1-2) – Tuesday, October 14 | 4:30-5:15pm
Yǒu Yì (Non-Auditioned Choir Grades 3-4) – Monday, October 13 | 5:00-6:00pm
Raku (Auditioned Choir Grades 4-5) – Tuesday, October 14 | 5:00-6:15pm
Tarab (Auditioned Choir Grades 5-6) – Monday, October 13 | 5:00-6:30pm

Parents of visiting singers are welcome to hang out in our Family Room during the rehearsal. There will be an opportunity for parents/guardians to enter the classroom as well as ask questions from NWGC staff. We hope this little glimpse can inspire your singer!

Northwest Girlchoir celebrates student voice and creativity; cultivates community; and inspires joy, belonging, and confidence for girls and youth beyond the gender binary.

Singers learn musicianship, vocal technique, and performance skills, all while building lasting friendships in a supportive community. Come find your voice at Northwest Girlchoir!

Questions? Contact info@northwestgirlchoir.org for more information or call the office at 206-527-2900.

Northwest Girlchoir rehearsals are located inside North Seattle Church at 2150 N 122nd St, Seattle by Haller Lake.

Papier-mâché flowers

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I know they are real flowers. But don't they look like elaborately cut paper?

Black Angus /125th Street Grill site will become affordable housing

From Google Earth - the 125th St Grill before demolition.

Story and photos by David Carlos

The property where the 125th Street Grill and Black Angus Motor Inn once stood at 12241-12245 Aurora Ave N, Seattle will become affordable housing.

There will be 2 phases:

Groundbreaking for the new housing complex was done in July, 2025.
Drone photo by David Carlos, taken 9-23-25. Looking southwest.

Phase 1: The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is first building a 7-story, 90-unit affordable housing complex on the site for homeless and low-income seniors.

Phase 2: 130 units for workforce housing with room for families, commercial space. (Workforce housing is for middle-income workers who don't qualify for low-income housing but can't afford market-rate housing.)

The 125th St Grill and Black Angus Motor Inn are already demolished.

Drone photo by David Carlos, taken 9-23-25. Looking east.

The construction company is Runberg Architecture Group.

Per Runberg's website: "When completed, the two phases combined will create a vibrant, mixed-age community in an underutilized corner of a rapidly developing neighborhood in north Seattle."

This is an early conceptual rendering of the Phase 1 building
Courtesy www.lihihousing.org

The City of Seattle Office of Housing is awarding $9 million for the project. per the LIHI Housing website:

"Additional funding for the project includes $5 million from the state Housing Trust Fund and 9% tax credits from Washington State Housing Finance Commission. LIHI received a HUD 202 Senior Housing award that provides rental assistance for 90 units.

"This will ensure long term affordability as seniors will pay 30% of their income for rent. Senator Murray included $3 million in the HUD budget."

There is no published completion date for Phase 1. There is no published start date for Phase 2.

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