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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

Nevertheless, the USPS has so far not rescinded its proposed rule to implement Trump’s illegal executive order. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overnight concrete panel replacement, crack sealing work continues 

along I-5 during overnight hours. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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

I-5 lane and ramp closure details

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

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

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

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

Express Lanes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shorecrest baseball player Elyas Rojas

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

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

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

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

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

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

GoFundMe for Elyas Rojas

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Wesco announces All-Conference softball teams

Wesco All-Conference Softball Teams

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

Coach of the Year

Paul Jensen, Shorewood

3A/2A First Team

Alyssa Carver, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Lillian Perreault, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Ellie Van Horn, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

3A/2A Second Team

Lilia Titiali’i-McKinnon, Shorecrest

Photo courtesy NCSA

Zoey Perreault, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Grace McLaughlin, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

Honorable Mention

Natalie Fernandez, Shorecrest

Photo courtesy MaxiPreps

Maddie Schilperoort, Shorewood

with coach Paul Jensen

Photo courtesy KRKO

Rose Gallagher, Shorewood

Photo by Chris Stuvek

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Local Resident graduates From Pacific University

FOREST GROVE, Ore. (June 30, 2026)

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

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

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Preparation

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

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

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

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

Hügelkultur

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jobs: WSDOT Transportation Technician 3 (In-Training)

WSDOT

Transportation Technician 3 (In-Training) 

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

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

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

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

Mikey The Rad Scientist

Wild Adventures at the Third Place Commons Stage

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

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

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

Registration not required.

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center LFP

Intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE

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Heroes needed on 7/11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motus Physical Therapy now open in Ballinger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It is expected to be completed in December 2026.

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

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

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

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

Individuals taken into custody included:

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

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

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

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New(ish) bench at Ridgecrest Park

 

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Toby approves.

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: July 1 - 7

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: July 1 - 7
Summer is in full swing, and Shoreline is making the most of it! Kick off the week dancing under the stars with live funk, celebrate Independence Day at the Shoreline Farmers Market and neighborhood traditions like the Highland Terrace Kids Parade, then keep the fun going with karaoke in the park, free concerts, local markets, jazz, trivia, and hands-on workshops. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, live music, or ways to connect with neighbors, there's something happening every day this week in Shoreline.
 
For the latest updates on International Soccer activities in Shoreline visit: www.destinationshoreline.com/global-celebration
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
 
Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme — Outdoor Funk Party
Thursday, July 2 6:30 PM, Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
Get ready to dance with Seattle’s premier 12-piece funk band! Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme bring their high-energy blend of funk, soul, and unforgettable stage presence to an outdoor summer concert.
 
Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, July 4 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more. 
 
Karaoke in the Park
Tuesday, July 7 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Cromwell Park
Come to Cromwell Park each Tuesday this summer and sing your heart out. Karaoke is free and open to everyone. This is a family friendly event.
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
NEW CLASS! Seated Fitness and Balance with Novella
Wednesday, July 1 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
A seated exercise class for all levels.  A low-impact, instructor-led workout performed entirely or primarily while sitting in a chair.
 
BECU Webinar: Teen Financial Class
Wednesday, July 1 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Virtual
This class is a 101 course on credit and fraud to help teens build financial literacy and navigate the world of credit cards, fraud, and scams they will encounter as they start their first jobs and plan to leave the nest.
 
Highland Terrace 4th of July Kids Parade
Saturday, July 4 11:00 AM, Meet at 2nd NW and 159th at 11am on the 4th
The wheels go around the block a couple times and then everyone enjoys cookies and juice. 
 
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Sunday, July 5 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
For over 20 years, the market has been your go-to spot for fresh food, local goods, and community connection.
 
Darrell's Jazz Jam
Sunday, July 5 7:00 PM, Darrell's Tavern
Live Jazz every Sunday night at Darrell’s!
 
Senior Property Tax Exemption Info Session
Monday, July 6 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Are you a homeowner over the age of 61 or disabled with a maximum household income less than $84,000? If so, you qualify for the SENIOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION!
 
Lunchtime Concerts Series - Simply Magic
Tuesday, July 7 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Lunchtime Concerts – Concerts are free to attend, they begin at 12:00 pm. Bring your lunch and enjoy a magic show by Simply Magic.
 
Diabetes And Foot Health: Early Detection, Prevention and Care
Tuesday, July 7 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Laurel Cove Community- Assisted Living & Senior Care Community Shoreline
Laurel Cove is pleased to announce a special presentation by Caroline Thompson, PTA and Kirsti Kerner, RN, who will discuss diabetic foot care, early detection and prevention. This free event is open to residents, families, the greater Shoreline community, and our neighbors.
 
3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ STL
Tuesday, July 7 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers!
 
Public Knowledge: A Speaker Series at Drumlin
Tuesday, July 7 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Drumlin
Join us on Tuesdays at 7pm at Drumlin 522 NE 165th St, Shoreline 98155 near the Crest Cinemas, for our new speaker series. These talks run 45-60 minutes with lots of Q&A time. 
 
Nerd Out! Trivia at Darrell's Tavern
Tuesday, July 7 8:00 PM, Darrell's Tavern
So you think you're Smart, Huh? Nerd Out! Every Tuesday at Darrell's Tavern Trivia. $2 Tacos 4 PM - 11 PM! Prizes & Drink Specials!
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Pups on Parade
Saturday, July 11 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Cromwell Park
Join Old Dog Haven for a fun day of all things dogs at their summer event! 
 
Mele Kalikimaka! We’re bringing Christmas in July to Salvation, and we’re going full Elvis in Blue Hawaii style!
Saturday, July 11 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Salvation Artists Collective
Think retro beach party meets a relaxed summer market.
 
Shoreline Unity Cup - Youth Soccer Jamboree & International Market
Sunday, July 12 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Shoreline A/B Soccer Fields
Free soccer matches for youth ages 8-11 featuring live performances and celebrations, with an international marketplace and food vendors.
 
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery
Shorelake Arts bringing people together through art, culture, and shared experiences.
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
 Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.

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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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A soccer-loving Shoreline barber gets tapped to cut hair for Egypt's World Cup team

The interior of Jazz Barbershop in Ballinger Terrace
Photo by Sky'e Underwood

There is a charming story published by KNKX Public Radio, written by Freddie Monares, about a Shoreline barber and his staff being tapped to provide haircuts for the entire Egyptian soccer team, in town for the World Cup Tournament.

The owner of Jazz Barbershop, Maram Hammadi, is huge soccer fan, so when a client with connections to the Egyptian team asked him to provide haircuts for the team, he didn't hesitate.

Read the story here.

Jazz Barbershop is in Ballinger Village at 20228 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

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Summer meals in North Seattle for kids age 1-18

 

North Seattle locations for kids to eat during the summer school break, through August 21, 2026.

Find a site near you or get details here.

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Dembowski celebrates installation of 90th new ballot drop box in King county

Rod Dembowski at the Northgate Branch of The Seattle Public Library.

King county Councilmember Rod Dembowski, along with CM Jorge L. Baron, Elections Director Julie Wise, and Seattle Public Libraries Chief Librarian Tom Fay

celebrated the 90th ballot drop box in King County at the Seattle Public Library-Northgate! 

We will have 100 drop boxes by November. 

Rod says, "I wrote legislation in 2015 to significantly expand the drop box program — and voters love it; 67% of voters used them last November.

 
"In our most recent budget we added funding for more boxes and more security features to protect them. 

"We are ready for whatever the Feds throw our way. Thank you Julie Wise for your years of leadership supporting this effort!"

Neighbors commented that this particular drop box will benefit the residents of multiple local senior living communities.

The Shoreline area already has drop boxes at the 192nd park 'n ride, the Shoreline Library, LFP City Hall,  the Lake City Library, and the Broadview Library.

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Listen Here! Teen Band Showcase at Pfingst Animal Acres Park featured four up and coming bands

Washington Creative District

Thank you to the sun, the four awesome finalists, and everyone who came out to the first Listen Here! Teen Band Showcase at Pfingst Animal Acres Park on Saturday June 27, 2026. 

WCD Psydela Alter Expressions and Dylan on the Keys were selected from a pool of rockin applicants and represent the finalists for 2026!

Psydela

Tailored to support musicians under 21, the purpose of this showcase is to give rising talent a live music platform, all-ages venue, and set of prizes to further their musical talent and dreams.

Prizes include:

• $250 cash from ShoreLake Arts and an invite to play Battle of the Bands on Aug 22, 2026
• Merch, GC, and an invite to have an in-store performance from Musicology Co
• One-hour mentorship with Crazy Good Records to help them find their sound, produce their songs, and advance to the next level.

Alter Expressions

Yesterday also gave the opportunity for teens to sell their art and painting supplies for all to express themselves however the music and moment moved them.

Thank you also to City of Lake Forest Park for the beautiful venue to hold this event!

Dylan on the Keys

We'll see everyone next year! (-and we'll add a beer garden and wrangle a food truck that won't cancel on us)

--ShoreLake Arts

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Pride and rights for all at Sunday sign-waving

Story by Pamela Mieth

With so many big events for Pride weekend including the popular parade on Capitol Hill, a smaller-than-usual turnout at Sunday's sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line was expected, but still a healthy crowd of 49 area residents showed up.

They came to protest policies eroding human and civil rights, and show support for others. "Social Justice Sundays" sign-wavings are held almost every weekend (currently scheduled through every Sunday in July) at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and N 205th St, from 1-2pm.

Food and toiletry items are also collected for donation to a local organization for those in need, and one volunteer routinely picks up trash helping to keep sidewalks, and sometimes even roadways, clear and local businesses' perimeters more sightly.

All are welcome to attend. Bring a sign or just yourself (some are available to borrow) and stand up for what matters to you. Organized by local group Everyday Activists, participants are committed to peaceful protest.

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Travels with Charlie: Animal Safety Alert - Blue-Green algae in Lake Washington at Log Boom Park

Animal Safety Alert! Log Boom Park

Charlie and I stopped by Log Boom Park to wander by the lake. This Animal Safety Alert is posted at the Log Boom Park Pier as you walk onto the pier.

Toxic algae bloom in Lake Washington near Log Boom Park
Photo by Gordon Snyder

This showed up since our last visit here.

If you see a Bloom don’t let your Pet in the water.

Charlie says “Hey Friends - Stay Outa the Water.”
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Let’s all be careful and keep everybody safe and happy.

Cheers,

Gordon Snyder

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