Keith Scully concedes to Danica Noble for 32nd LD representative Position #1

Wednesday, November 11, 2026


While this election didn't turn out the way we had hoped, I want to take a moment to say something that is far more important than any election result.

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. 💙

Running for State Representative in the 32nd Legislative District has been an incredible experience, and I am so grateful to every single person who believed in our campaign and the future we were working toward.

We knew from the beginning that this would be a tough race, but that never stopped us from showing up, working hard, and having meaningful conversations with our neighbors about the issues that matter most to our communities.

Whether you knocked on doors, made phone calls, donated, volunteered, put up a yard sign, or simply shared a few words of encouragement, you made a difference, and I will never forget your kindness and support.

One of the greatest gifts of this campaign has been the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people across Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Northwest Seattle. Hearing your stories, learning about your concerns, and seeing how deeply you care about our neighborhoods has only strengthened my belief in what we can accomplish when we work together.

Of course, I'm disappointed. We worked incredibly hard, and I know so many of you poured your hearts into this effort. But when I look back on this campaign, what I'll remember most isn't the final vote count. It's the friendships we made, the conversations we had, and the people who showed up because they believed in something bigger than themselves.

To my family, friends, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who put their trust in me, please know how much this journey has meant.

Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for standing beside me. And thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of something so special.

This may not be the ending we imagined, but I remain hopeful about the future of our community and grateful for every person who helped us get this far.

With gratitude,
Keith Scully


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Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Serve and the Principles They Defend

Maj. William Maccully at Shoreline Rotary

Shoreline Rotary reflects on the meaning of service, sacrifice, and citizenship

As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day on November 11, Shoreline Rotary took time at its November 4 meeting to reflect on the history of the holiday, the changing face of America's veteran population, and the deeper meaning of military service.

The featured presentation was delivered by Major William B. MacCully, a U.S. Army veteran whose military career spanned nearly two decades. Having served from 1966 to 1985 as both an enlisted soldier and commissioned officer, MacCully's assignments included Germany, Vietnam, the southern United States, and Washington State. He served on active duty, in the Army Reserve, and in the Washington Army National Guard, beginning his career as a private and concluding as a major.

Understanding the Meaning of Veterans Day


MacCully began by distinguishing Veterans Day from Memorial Day. While Memorial Day honors those who died in military service, Veterans Day recognizes all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Rotarians watched a video Celebrating America's 250 year Legacy of Service. 


Originally established as Armistice Day, November 11 commemorated the cessation of hostilities in World War I, when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

In 1938, November 11 became a national legal holiday honoring World War I veterans. Following World War II and the Korean War, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day in 1954, expanding its purpose to honor American veterans of all wars. After a period when the holiday was moved to accommodate Monday observances, President Gerald Ford signed legislation in 1975 restoring November 11 as the permanent date, beginning in 1978.

Today, the holiday serves as a reminder to recognize the patriotism, commitment, and willingness to serve and sacrifice demonstrated by America's veterans.

A Changing Face of America's Veterans

An important part of MacCully's presentation examined how dramatically the veteran population has changed and how it is expected to evolve in the coming decades.

Drawing on information from the U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Veterans Affairs, Pew Research Center, and other sources, he described a significant decline in the proportion of Americans who have military experience.

His presentation noted that approximately 17 million veterans are alive today, representing about 6.3% of the adult population. In 1980, there were approximately 26 million veterans, representing about 18% of American adults.

Looking ahead, projections suggest that the number of living veterans could decline to approximately 12 million over the next 25 years, even as the nation's adult population grows.

The demographics of the veteran community are also changing. Women are expected to represent a growing share of veterans, and the population will become more racially and ethnically diverse. Veterans will also increasingly represent the generations who served during the Gulf War and post-September 11 eras.

MacCully also pointed to the dramatic reduction in active-duty military personnel since the Vietnam-era draft. In 1968, approximately 3.5 million Americans were on active duty. Today, that number is approximately 1.3 million.

These changes mean that fewer Americans will have firsthand experience with military service and the obligations that accompany it.

Veterans Day salute at Shoreline Rotary

Service Above Self: A Promise That Endures

Perhaps the most meaningful portion of MacCully's presentation connected military service to the principles that guide both veterans and Rotary.

"Veterans embody the ideal of Service Above Self, one of Rotary's official motto," he observed.

He explained that every service member takes an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. For many veterans, that commitment does not end when their military service concludes.

MacCully shared the oath he took when entering military service, emphasizing that it was freely given and carried a lifelong moral and ethical responsibility.

He reminded the audience that America is defined not simply by its geography or the individuals holding elected office, but by the principles established in its Constitution.

For him, the responsibility of a veteran is to help ensure that those principles continue to be respected and upheld.

His message also extended beyond the military. He noted that many public servants, elected officials, judges, law enforcement officers, and firefighters take similar oaths when accepting their responsibilities.

The common thread is a commitment to something greater than oneself.

Remembering Those Who Serve

MacCully concluded with a simple but meaningful request: When we meet a veteran, we should thank them for their willingness to give up some of their personal freedom in service to the greater good.

Shoreline Rotary's Veterans Day program also included a video presentation and recognition celebrating fellow Rotary veteran Ray Coffey.

As Veterans Day approaches, MacCully's remarks offer an important reminder that honoring veterans means more than acknowledging their past service. It means understanding the values, responsibilities, and sacrifices that their service represents.

For a Rotary club guided by the motto Service Above Self, those principles resonate deeply.

This November 11, take a moment to thank a veteran—not only for having served, but for the commitment to something greater than oneself that military service represents.

--Judy Maccully

AI helped to summarize this presentation for this article


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Ahead of Veterans Day, Cantwell, Murray & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Iran War Veterans Are Covered Under PACT Act

Sen. Maria Cantwell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined 12 of her Senate colleagues in introducing new legislation that would ensure Iran veterans are covered under the PACT Act, cutting unnecessary red tape and making it easier for our warfighters who are being exposed to toxic substances to access the unique treatment they need when they return home.

“Since we first championed the PACT Act four years ago, an estimated 90,000 Washington veterans have already filed claims to secure treatment for exposure to toxic substances,” said Sen. Cantwell.
“The New PACT for Iran Veterans Act is a critical next step in this work, eliminating barriers to healthcare and disability compensation for veterans of the war with Iran and beyond.”

In 2022, the PACT Act helped generations of veterans—from Vietnam to Iraq—more easily receive care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by establishing a list of locations where it is presumed by law that troops who served there were exposed to toxic hazards, like burn pits. 

However, Iran is currently not included on this presumed-exposure list, despite troops serving in the Iran War being exposed to many of the same hazards and President Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out inserting ground forces into Iran. 

The New PACT for Iran Veterans Act would require the VA to add Iran to the list of covered locations and take more proactive action to ensure Iran War veterans—and all veterans who serve in future conflicts—don’t have to jump through bureaucratic hoops in order to access the care they’ve earned through their service.

Specifically, the New PACT for Iran Veterans Act would:
  • Cut red tape for Iran War veterans by statutorily presuming toxic substance exposure for Iran War veterans, helping streamline their access to health care and benefits at VA. The bill would ensure that federal law protects all veterans who fought in Iran, including those who operated in Iranian airspace and territorial waters.
  • Leave no veteran behind by requiring, for the first time, that the VA’s Military Environmental Exposure Sub-Council (MEESC) conducts studies at least every five years to review all overseas assignments for toxic substance exposures. Additionally, when the military begins a contingency operation, the VA must commence a similar review of the locations from which servicemembers support this operation within 180 days. This would ensure the VA proactively looks into whether service members are being exposed to toxic hazards, for current and future assignments.
  • Enhance transparency at the VA by requiring the VA Secretary to publicly explain their justification for any denial of a country that’s recommended for presumed toxic-exposures in these reviews, or any removal of existing presumptions.

The bill introduction was led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). In addition to Sen. Cantwell, the legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Angus King (I-ME), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Peter Welch (D-VT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).

The legislation is endorsed by Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), VoteVets, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the American Legion.

“The PACT Act was a historic victory for veterans, but there is still much work to be done to ensure no veteran is left behind,” said Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, CEO of IAVA. 

“We have repeatedly raised concerns about how changes to the classification of military operations and service members can have unintended consequences for veterans’ access to earned benefits."

“After Iraq and Afghanistan, veterans who came home sick from toxic exposure had to spend years fighting for their care,” said VoteVets senior advisor, Major General (Ret.) Paul Eaton.
“Iran war veterans shouldn’t have to. The New PACT for Iran Veterans Act gets them covered now, not decades from now. Congress should pass it without delay.”

Veterans can find more information about benefits under the PACT Act and their eligibility on the VA's website,, or contact the VA by phone at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). Veterans can also file a claim online through the VA’s website.


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Shorecrest girls cross-country earn top-10 state finish as both squads compete in Pasco

L-R: Coach Willet, Natalie, Nicole, Lauren, Riley, Rosie, Alex,
Ella, Fiona, Harper, London, Coach Peterson

Shorecrest’s cross country teams raced Washington’s best on Saturday, November 7, 2026 with the girls earning a top-10 finish and both squads representing the Scots at the Class 3A state championships.

The girls placed 10th finishing just two points behind ninth-place Oak Harbor. Their tightly grouped scoring runners helped secure a place in the top half of the state field.

Junior Alex Urquhart led Shorecrest with a 27th-place finish in 19:38.4. Senior Lauren Kajimura followed in 60th at 20:19.9, while senior Riley Welch placed 70th in 20:35.2.

Juniors Fiona Cane and Ella Wylen crossed almost together, finishing 73rd and 74th in 20:37.3 and 20:37.6. Welch, Cane and Wylen finished within 2.4 seconds of one another, giving Shorecrest five runners among the top 74 and a scoring spread of less than a minute.

Rosalie Campbell finished in 21:37.9, and sophomore Harper Welch completed the girls’ lineup in 21:42.0.

The Shorecrest boys placed 17th. With our usual top 2 runners recovering from illness, Senior Aiden Poulin stepped up to led the Scots in 80th place at 16:49.4, followed closely by sophomore Zain Pour, who finished 86th in 16:52.6.

Sophomore Waker Anderson was Shorecrest’s third finisher in 17:15.5. Senior Zack Meyer followed in 17:20.6, and senior Ethan Urquhart rounded out the scoring five in 17:34.8. Sophomore Henry Wheeler finished in 17:36.7, with senior Andrew Muilenburg close behind in 17:37.1.

Together, the two state appearances marked a shared achievement and continued growth of the Shorecrest program. We are excited to see what the returning runners accomplish in the years to come.

The racing is not over yet. As many of these top runners will next turn toward Nike Cross Regionals Northwest, scheduled for November 20–21 in Spokane Valley, for another opportunity to compete against runners from across the region.

--Lisa Muilenburg 


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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: November 11 - 17


Round-up provided by: Kate Ledbetter,
www.DestinationShoreline.com
 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: November 11 - 17
There's plenty happening in Shoreline this week as we head into the holiday season! 🍂✨ One event you won't want to miss is the Greenhouse Winter Market hosted by the Shoreline Farmers Market at Sky Nursery, happening Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15! Shop from more than 80 Pacific Northwest artists, farmers, and makers while enjoying live music, local food, and the cozy glow of the greenhouse. It's the perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local! Also make sure you drop off a donation to support Hopelink. 

This week also brings the Shoreline Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, Rainbow Bingo at the Senior Center, creative workshops at the Shoreline Tool Library, and stargazing at Paramount Park. There's something for everyone, so get out, enjoy, and shop local!
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must-attend events of the week!
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Wednesday, November 11
Shoreline Veterans Day Program
Wednesday, November 11 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Join the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Veterans Association as they celebrate veterans. All veterans of any U.S. military service are invited, along with family and friends and those who would like to honor our veterans. There will be a short program followed by refreshments.
 
Free Live Music at North City Bistro
Wednesday, November 11 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, North City Bistro
Live Music At North City Bistro Every Wednesday from 4-6 PM!
 
Friday, November 13
Taste the Holidays at T&C
Friday, November 13 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Our market teams will be sampling all the holiday goodness - creamy mashed potatoes, rich gravy, savory stuffing, and plenty more.
 
Rainbow Bingo at the Shoreline Senior Center
Friday, November 13 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
The Shoreline Senior Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
 
Saturday, November 14
Greenhouse Winter Market at Sky Nursery
Saturday, November 14 & 15 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sky Nursery
join us on November 14th & 15th for a market to remember, featuring over 80 handpicked PNW artists, farmers & makers, plus live music & local food all in the cozy winterlight of the Sky Nursery Greenhouse.
 
Community Threads @ STL
Saturday, November 14 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can’t get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!
 
Learn to Sew Wrapping Cloths or Cloth Napkins @ STL
Saturday, November 14 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Perfect for the holidays, either for you to use or to give as a gift. Learn how to transform simple squares of fabric into beautifully finished cloth napkins or gift wrapping cloths with even hems and mitered corners.
 
Paramount Park Stargazing
Saturday, November 14 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Paramount Park
Experienced astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) volunteer their time and telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Dress warmly, bring a camping chair, blanket, hot drink, and binoculars if you have them.
 
Sunday, November 15
Kids Make an Upcycled Holiday Ornament (S4) @ STL
Sunday, November 15 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Children will join our partners at Seattle ReCreative and learn to harness the power of creative reuse to make beautiful, inspirational, and artistic holiday ornaments from reused and reclaimed materials.
 
Greenhouse Winter Market at Sky Nursery
Saturday, November 14 & 15 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sky Nursery
join us on November 14th & 15th for a market to remember, featuring over 80 handpicked PNW artists, farmers & makers, plus live music & local food all in the cozy winterlight of the Sky Nursery Greenhouse.
 
Darrell's Jazz Jam
Sunday, November 15 7:00 PM, Darrell’s Tavern
 
Tuesday, November 17
Basic Bicycle Maintenance (S4) @ STL
Tuesday, November 17 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Spend an evening at the Shoreline Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
2026 Outdoor Winter Market Hosted by Shorelake Arts
Saturday, November 21 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Outside the Shorelake Arts Gallery in Ridgecrest
Start your holiday shopping in Shoreline to find that perfect hand-crafted gift.
 
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market & Holiday Craft Fairs!
November 22 & December 13, Lake Forest Park Town Center
Outdoor Farmers & Craft Market: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Indoor Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (extended hours!)
Shop local and celebrate community!
 
Winter Craft Fair
Saturday, November 28 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
All manner of arts, crafts, toys, food, and clothing will be available, from pottery to crocheted clothing, stationery to pet accessories, paintings to pudding. Entry is FREE.
 
6th Annual Holiday Craft Market Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Vault 177
It's that time of year again! Save the date for our 6th Annual Holiday Craft Market Small Business inside Vault 177, The Bunker at Vault 177 and Spin Alley!
 
Winter Market and Open House
Saturday, December 5 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Field and Forest Classroom
Come one, come all! Explore and shop! Whether you are a regular visitor to my Shoreline classroom, only visited my previous Seattle space, or just curious about a new maker in the neighborhood…come on by. Shop lots of handmade Earth-friendly goodies to shop for the season.
 
Local 104 Winter Market
Saturday, December 12 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, The Local 104
Browse a thoughtfully curated selection of handmade treasures, locally crafted goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting the makers and small businesses that make our community so special.
 
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Puget Social - Social media management, content creation and brand design.
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
City of Shoreline - Official city news and resources.
Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.


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Sound Transit seeks feedback on passenger experience

Photo courtesy Sound Transit

Survey open through Dec. 11; results help set agency priorities

Sound Transit has launched its annual Passenger Experience Survey, which seeks to evaluate how passengers view all of Sound Transit’s services. The findings are used to identify key areas of improvement and prioritize efforts to provide a better passenger experience.

Specifically, the survey — available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Tagalog and Vietnamese — collects passenger perspectives on the following:
  • accessibility
  • availability
  • dependability
  • cleanliness
  • safety
  • passenger care
  • maintenance
  • passenger information
The survey also collects ridership behavior and demographic information to help understand how perceptions of Sound Transit’s performance vary across different groups. 

The survey, found here, takes about 20 minutes to complete, and participants are eligible to be entered in a raffle for one of four $250 gift cards or one of 15 gift cards valued at $100.

Sound Transit builds and operates regional transit service throughout the urban areas of Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. Transit services include 1 Line and 2 Line light rail service, Sounder trains, ST Express bus, T Line light rail and their associated stations and facilities.


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Date changes for Blue Heron Park work party - and a Blue Heron in Lake Forest Park

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Blue Heron in Lake Forest Park
Photo by Steven Gordon

Blue Heron Park Restoration Project
Scheduled date changes

There will be no work party scheduled at Blue Heron Park for either November or December. 

Work will resume on Saturday January 9, 2027 from 9:00am to noon. At that time volunteers will begin preparing for planting which is anticipated to begin in February. 

In the meantime, enjoy this photo of an actual Blue Heron in Lake Forest Park, from Steve Gordon.

I was blowing and raking leaves in the morning before the rain was expected.
I saw the heron in my neighbor’s backyard. We both live on a minor creek in Lake Forest Park. It flew up into a tree.
I went to grab my camera.  It flew to the next tree…and stayed there.
Got this capture with at 400mm with a Nikon Z8.  Amazing to see them fly.

Steve Gordon - Lake Forest Park

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Veterans Day program at Shoreline City Hall Wednesday November 11, 2026


Veterans Day Program
Wednesday November 11, 2026
3 - 4:30 pm
Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N

Join the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Veterans Association as they celebrate veterans. All veterans of any U.S. military service are invited, along with family and friends and those who would like to honor our veterans. 

There will be a short program followed by refreshments.


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Veterans Day Celebration at Evergreen Washelli - flag placement and ceremony

Veterans Day at Evergreen Washelli
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Evergreen Washelli Veterans Day Ceremony
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 10am - 12pm
Flag placement at 10:00am, Memorial Service at 11:00am
Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133

Music by the Northwest Junior Pipe Band, 

Join us at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery for an event honoring all of the brave men and women of our military and their service. Come rain or shine to our Veterans' Cemetery for this free, family friendly event. 

The public is invited to assist with placement of over 6,000 flags, music, light refreshments, and a memorial service featuring speakers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

This in-person event will be a heartfelt gathering to pay tribute to those who have served our country. Come together to show gratitude and respect for their dedication and sacrifice.

  • Flag Placement at 10am - The public is welcome to join in the flag placement.
  • Memorial Service at 11am - Featuring speakers from Joint Base Lewis MacChord as well as performances by Northwest Junior Pipe Band

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Play Cafe on Wednesdays at Shoreline Covenant

Kids and your grown-ups! Come visit our new Play Cafe on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am! 

We'll have an indoor play area and craft supplies--plus (on 1st Wednesdays) our bounce house! And for adults--treats and fun coffee options!

Space is geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, though older kids are welcome. But this week we'll have fun for elementary kids too, since there is no school!

The Play Cafe is free and open to everyone. Please reach out to office@shorelinecovenant.org or 206-542-1050 with any questions!

1330 N 185th St, Shoreline 98133 (near Echo Lake Elementary and the 185th St 7-11.


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Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving


Shoreline-Edmonds line -
Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving 

By Pamela Mieth

The mood this weekend at the "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line was buoyant - cautiously optimistic but tempered with the knowledge the hard work to right the course of country is just beginning.

Just over 40 local residents turned out at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North/Hwy 99 and N 205th St on the first Sunday following the midterm election that resulted in a "blue wave" across much of the country, including some unexpected locations such as Texas.

The people beat the billionaires

They carried signs thanking voters for turning out to engage in their civic right and responsibility of voting, and laying out their hopes and priorities for the next Congress. Among those were an end to the war with Iran, an end to corruption and self-dealing, shoring up social security, Medicare, and healthcare for all, and restoration of the rule of law.

They were met with a wave of mostly supportive horn-honks, waves, thumbs up, and big smiles - and a smattering of frowns, a thumbs down, and two who shouted out displeasure from passing cars, including one whose passenger informed sign-wavers that President Trump was their daddy.

Power 2 the People

Sign-waving continues every Sunday at the same intersection, 1-2pm. All are welcome to bring a sign or borrow one, and, as always, non-perishable food, toiletries, and school supplies will be accepted for donation to a local organization assisting those in need.

For more information, visit Everyday Activists on Facebook (look for the one with the green peace sign logo) or @everydayshoreline.bsky.social.


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Toys for Tots expands service area and calls for generosity of neighbors, partners, and friends


The Snohomish County/Shoreline Marine Corps Toys for Tots has now added communities within North King County that are located on the border of both King/Snohomish Counties. This was done to ensure our Mission of delivering symbols of hope to as many low income/underserved children/youth who apply for assistance from these areas is accomplished. With this expanded addition of territory, our US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Snohomish/ Shoreline/ North King County is calling on the increased generosity of our neighbors, partners, and friends.

Children/Youth ages newborn through seventeen (17) are served by this 501(c)3 which allows all financial/merchandise donations to be tax deductible. November 19th we will begin purchasing items for the age groups whose requests will not be filled through current donation projections. Traditionally, ages 13-17 are the most forgotten, and hardest to fill without our ability to buy. Your generous financial donations enable us to honor these requests. Walmart-Tulalip is our shopping partner.

We are asking for financial/merchandise donations. The financial donations are accepted through cash, check, money order and/or online. Please no gift cards. Checks/money orders should be made payable to Toys for Tots; mailed or dropped off to Toys for Tots, c/o Bright City Church, Everett, WA 98201. All donations, including cash, may be dropped off at this same address Tues, Thurs, and Sat. Currently hours are 11am to 1pm. Tax receipts are available upon request. Financial donations can also be made online under www.toysfortots.org -Snohomish County for immediate deposit into our account.

In 2026 more than 68,000 children/youth received support within the counties we cover. Bringing on North King County will certainly require even more generosity than in the past. Your US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Snohomish/ Shoreline/ North King County cannot move forward successfully without your alliances. Thank you.


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Randolph Edward Schnabel 1941-2026

Randolph Edward Schnabel 1941-2026
Randy Schnabel passed away peacefully in his home on Guemes Island on October 16, 2026 with his family at his side.

A longtime teacher in the Shoreline School District, Randy taught history in all three of the high schools before his retirement in 2004. 

He always loved history as a subject, and, if anything, loved teaching it even more. Randy believed that studying the past can give us perspective on the present and insisted that future voters ought to know something about our constitutional and political history. 

He also saw history as an ideal means for teaching essential intellectual life skills: how to think critically, how to evaluate source materials, how to synthesize information, and how to formulate a cogent argument. 

He kept as high of standards for his students as he did for himself. Randy was known for his ability to engage students in the classroom and his family can testify to how hard he worked at home on preparing lessons and grading papers. 

He mixed traditional lectures with directed classroom discussions and encouraged his students to participate in larger, outside programs such as Model United Nation, Mock Trial, and, above all, History Day. 

Randy received numerous awards for his teaching, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence (1998), the Pacific Northwest Historians’ Guild History Award (2012), the Shorewood HS PTSA Outstanding Educator Award (2000), the Heritage Education Award (2003), the WA History Day Larry Lowther Distinguished Service Award (2010), and the National History Day Teacher of Merit Award (1998). His family saw, though, that his greatest satisfaction came on those occasions when he learned that he had made a difference in someone’s life.

A full obituary can be read on Legacy.com.

A gathering will be held on November 15, 2026 2:00-4:00 at the Guemes Island Community Center, 7549 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes, WA 98221


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Le Petit Nutcracker is made for young audiences December 5-6, 2026


Le Petit Nutcracker
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11:00am and 4:00pm
Sunday, December 6 at 2:00pm
North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
About 1 hour 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
Reserved seats, $10 to $25, and kids 4 and under are free
Tickets here

Le Petit Nutcracker is a condensed, narrated retelling of the holiday classic, danced by our students and made for young audiences. It's the studio's first Nutcracker.

It is narrated by Dr. Megan McDonald, a former opera singer and the studio's former voice director. The performance itself runs one hour, or about an hour and fifteen minutes with the 15-minute intermission, and kids 4 and under get in free.

Productions Dance Performing Arts is a dance studio in northeast Seattle built around one idea: every dancer, kids and adults alike, deserves a chance to be part of a production.

Le Petit Nutcracker is our first ballet-only production. Our usual shows blend the styles we teach, including tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop. Over more than 20 years, we've found that many Broadway-style programs lean heavy on acting and singing and light on dance, so we put dance first and bring in staff who are serious about voice, acting and stage presence. 

Whether a dancer is getting ready for a school dance team audition, a ballet company or Broadway, we want them to have the foundation to get there, and to have fun doing it on stage.


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Mulch on the Mind at Boeing Creek Open Space

Liberated from ivy and ready for mulch
Photo courtesy Green Shoreline Partnership

We’ve got mulch on the mind! 

At the Boeing Creek Open Space we are excited to begin laying mulch over areas cleared of ivy and blackberries. This is to prepare the space for December planting. (Don't worry -- there's still plenty of ivy to pull!)

You’re invited to come spread the love in the forest at the NW corner of 175th & 6th NW this Saturday, and again in December. 

It may get a bit damp, depending upon what the clouds decide, so dress accordingly. (Note: we will cancel events on days with wind gusts above 15 mph.)

We hope you can join us at the times below.

RSVP online:

Questions? Email boeingcreek.openspace@gmail.com

Visit the Green Shoreline partnership page for more information.


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Wine and Design Night at ShoreLake Arts November 19, 2026

Wine and Design at ShoreLake Arts
November 19, 2026 from 6-8pm
521 NE 165th St, Shoreline 98133

Join local artist Laura Brewer as she takes you through the steps to create one of a kind watercolor holiday cards. All supplies provided.

A wine and/or non-alcoholic beverage will be provided.

$60 per person. Register with this link or the QR code.


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Scene on the Sound: Big Rig

Monday, November 9, 2026


Photo by Bill Schnall

No one can tell me,
Nobody knows,
Where the rig comes from,
Where the rig goes.

--With apologies to A.A. Milne



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From Sears to Shoreline Place: A New Chapter Takes Shape

Earthmoving equipment works across the former Sears property in Shoreline on November 5, 2026, as the site undergoes preparation for future redevelopment. Photos by David Carlos.

By David Carlos

The former Sears property in Shoreline is undergoing a dramatic transformation as crews clear and grade the land that once housed one of the area's longtime retail landmarks.

Aerial photographs taken November 5, 2026, show a sprawling excavation site where the former department store stood. 

Excavators, bulldozers, and earthmoving trucks are busy preparing the property for the next chapter of Shoreline Place, a mixed-use development envisioned to bring hundreds of apartments, new retail businesses, restaurants, and public gathering spaces to the area.

The Sears store, which opened in 1967 and closed in 2018, was once a familiar shopping destination for generations of local residents. Now, the site is being prepared for a very different future.


The larger Shoreline Place redevelopment is divided into several blocks, with Blocks C and D representing two major residential and commercial components.

Earlier conceptual illustrations show the proposed mix of residential buildings, shops, and landscaped public spaces. The final design has not been confirmed.

Block C encompasses the former Sears department store property, where demolition has cleared the way for redevelopment.

According to a 2020 conceptual site plan, the property was envisioned to include 364 apartments and approximately 18,820 square feet of retail space. The development would combine residential housing with ground-floor commercial businesses and public open spaces.

However, those figures represent an earlier proposal, and a final design for Block C has not yet been announced. The City of Shoreline has indicated that design work is continuing, with development expected to follow construction of Block D.

An architectural rendering illustrates the proposed mixed-use residential development on the former Sears Auto Center property. Rendering by Urbal Architecture.

Block D, located on the former Sears Auto Center property, is further along in the planning process.

According to the City of Shoreline, the project is planned to include approximately 370 residential units, 16,200 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and a seven-story building with two levels of underground parking.

An April 2026 article in Shoreline Area News reported that the development would feature two mid-rise apartment buildings. Architectural renderings show a modern residential complex with storefronts at street level.

The city reported that Block D had completed administrative design review in October 2025 and was undergoing building permit review, with construction anticipated later in 2026.

The redevelopment is part of a broader effort to transform the former Aurora Square shopping center into a more pedestrian-friendly neighborhood where residents can live, shop, dine, and gather.

While the architectural renderings offer a glimpse of the property's potential future, the final appearance of Block C remains subject to ongoing design and development decisions.

For now, the heavy equipment and freshly graded earth mark a visible turning point for a property that served Shoreline shoppers for more than half a century.

Where Sears once sold appliances, clothing, and Craftsman tools, a new residential and commercial neighborhood is expected to rise.

The old Sears is gone, but the next chapter of Shoreline Place is just beginning.

Sources: City of Shoreline, Shoreline Place Community Renewal Area redevelopment updates; Shoreline Area News, April 12, 2026; Shoreline Place conceptual site plan, 2020.


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Shoreline Market Report: October 2026 Market Overview

Shoreline home sales slowed sharply in October.
17 homes sold, down from 29 in September and 57.5% below the 40 sales in October 2025. Year to date, 339 homes have sold.
A dip from September to October is normal as the fall market cools, but a drop of this size from last year goes well beyond the usual seasonal pattern. 
Ongoing inflation, affordability concerns, and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on buyers. 
Many are waiting, and some are being priced out of the homes they would otherwise be shopping for.
Pricing Trends
The Shoreline median sale price was $750,000, down 9.4% from $827,500 in October 2025 and down slightly from $760,000 in September. 
The year-to-date median is $814,000.
Most of that decline comes from the size of the homes that sold. 
The average home sold in October was 1,747 sq ft, compared with 2,000 sq ft last year, about 13% smaller. 
Price per square foot was $462, essentially flat against $464 a year ago. 
The median fell mainly because smaller homes made up more of the sales, not because homes lost value per square foot. 
Year to date, the picture is steady. Average price per square foot is $515 versus $518 last year, and the average home sold is 1,906 sq ft versus 1,987. 
Sales ranged from $498,000 to $1,030,000 in October.
Days on Market
Homes that sold in October took an average of 47 days, up 24% from 38 days a year ago and up from 30 days in September. The year-to-date average is 31 days. Buyers are taking more time to decide, and homes priced above what buyers will pay are waiting longer.
Negotiation Trends
The sales-to-list price ratio was 98.16% in October, compared with 100.17% last year. A year ago, homes sold slightly above list price. This October, buyers negotiated about 1.8% off, roughly $13,800 on a $750,000 home. Buyers who are concerned about affordability and the economy are negotiating harder, and sellers are more willing to meet them.
Year to date, homes in Shoreline are still selling at or above list price on average, at 100.4% versus 101.65% last year. The gap is narrower than it was, and October shows the change most clearly.
Summary
October brought fewer sales, longer marketing times, and more room for buyers to negotiate in Shoreline. Inflation, affordability pressure, and economic uncertainty are keeping buyers cautious. The lower median reflects a shift toward smaller homes, since price per square foot held steady.
For sellers, accurate pricing from the first day matters more than it did a year ago. For buyers, there is more time to decide and more room to negotiate than last fall.

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2026 3A Girls State Soccer Tournament (11/10 – 11/21) Primer - Shorecrest & Shorewood


Last Saturday afternoon, the Shorecrest Scots finished runner-up in the 3A District 1 final versus Stanwood Spartans, losing a close contest 1-2. 

Spartans were tough, disciplined, technically skilled, and constantly on the attack, moving quickly into the box as often as they could; Scots were on their heels and could but deflect, riposte and counterattack, but the Spartan pressure ultimately prevailed. 

The Shorewood Stormrays season record stands at 12-7-1, third in District 1, Wesco 3A South league runners-up, with an RPI of 0.5439. 

Both Shorecrest and Shorewood (Wesco South) have qualified for the 3A State Tournament as the #11 and #19 seeds. Three other teams representing District 1 are Champions Stanwood, Snohomish (Wesco North), and Ferndale (Northwest Conference), the #10, #13 and #14 seeds. 

Spare a thought for the plucky Lynnwood Royals, who despite a winless season of 0-16-0, competed and showed up cheerfully, week-in, week-out, and played hard despite a limited roster, and without a JV team. 

Shorewood’s JV team finished the season with a respectable record of 7-2-1, finishing 2nd in the league table, pipped by their undefeated 9-0-1 Shorecrest JV counterparts, topping the table, presaging more rivalry in the future. 

Following the conclusion of the District tournaments, the State 3A playoff brackets have been set, against teams from Districts 1-6. The top twelve seeds receive a bye, while the remaining eight seeds face off in a play-in round to advance. 
  • Shorewood is seeded #19, and will meet #14 Ferndale (Northwest Conference, District 1) in the play-in on Wednesday 11/11. 
  • Shorecrest is seeded #11, and will meet #6 Roosevelt (Metro League, District 2) in the eighth-final on Friday 11/13. 

The top seeds are #1 Mt. Spokane, #2 Seattle Prep, #3 Mercer Island and #4 Gig Harbor. The play-in, eighth-final, and quarter-final rounds will be hosted by the higher seed at their home stadium, or at a neutral site, depending on geography. 

Quarter-finals will be on Saturday 11/14, semi-finals on Friday 11/20, and final on Saturday 11/21. The State semifinals and finals, unusually, will be held at Mount Si HS in Snoqualmie, as well as a third place contest for the losing semi-finalists. 

How far can Shoreline’s Best go? Join us again on The Agony & The Ecstasy!

--TCA


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Four Shoreline schools win grants for music programs

Photo by Veronica on Unsplash
Four area schools, including three elementary schools and a high school, have just been awarded grants to support their music programs. 

Lake Forest Park, Syre and Meridian Park Elementary Schools, and Shorecrest High School all won music grants in late October.

The grants, made by the Women’s University Club Foundation of Seattle, support struggling public school music programs through the Foundation’s Music Counts! Program. 

Some of these are in King County school districts allocating as little as $100-200 annually for children’s music.

Schools like these then use the Music Counts! funds for basic classroom needs such as sheet music, instrument repairs and accessories, educational materials, coaching, and purchasing new instruments.

More than 25 music grant applications were received for the first round of funding, which ended in mid-October. Another group of applications from still other schools will be submitted for the second round of applications; those are due on January 11, 2027.

Additionally, for the first time, five much larger music grants of $5,000 each are available to support K-12 public school music programs throughout King County.

According to Susan Norton, Chair of the 2026 Music Counts! Program which offers the music grants,

”These larger grants will support durable and significant improvements or expansions of public school music programs.”
“We’ve particularly hoping to see applications that focus on schools with significant challenges,” said Norton.
“For example, these could include schools with a highly diversified student body, schools where large percentages of students receive free or reduced lunch programs, or schools with a lot of homeless students.”

Norton said that requirements for both grant applications can be found online at Women's University Club Grants to K– 12 Music Programs.

The five-page $5,000 music grant applications are due January 11, 2027. Awardees will be notified by February 1, 2027. Grant funds will then be expended within 18 months (or mid-2028).


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