Kidnapped victim held in Lake Forest Park; house on Brookside Blvd contained explosive device

Monday, July 15, 2013


On Sunday, July 14, 2013, at approximately 7:30am, officers from the City of Lake Forest Park Police Department responded to a call for assistance in the 17400 block of Brookside Blvd.

Responding officers located an adult male who claimed to have been kidnapped by unknown suspects. The victim claimed he was held against his will for more than 24 hours within a residence in the area. The victim was transported to an area hospital for medical care and evaluation.

Officers did a security sweep of the suspect residence and did not locate the suspects but did locate a suspicious device that looked to be a small explosive device. The immediate area was secured and the King County Sheriff’s Department bomb disposal unit responded and rendered the device safe.

Further investigation determined that the victim’s vehicle and other personal belongings had been stolen. The vehicle and one suspect were quickly located in the City of Seattle with the assistance of the Seattle Police Department. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Throughout the day Sunday, detectives identified multiple suspects. The primary suspects were located and have been booked into the King County jail on numerous charges including kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment. A search warrant for the residence was issued and served.

The investigation of this matter is ongoing and being conducted by the Lake Forest Park Police Department assisted by members of the Coalition of Small Police Agencies Major Crimes Task Force.

Citizens having any information about this matter are encouraged to call Detective Tony Matthews of the Lake Forest Park Police Department at 206-364-8216.


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Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Annual Craft Fair

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market held its annual craft fair this Sunday and our photographer was there early to get some views for us.

Early shoppers got a chance to check out the booths
Photo by Carl Dinse


Alpacas lived up to advance billing by
eating carrots and looking cute.
Photo by Carl Dinse

Crafts are only featured at the Market once a year
Photo by Carl Dinse

Colorful wares were on display
Photo by Carl Dinse

The usual market, with flowers, produce, eggs, meat, ready to eat food, is held every Sunday from 11am to 4pm on the lower level of Town Center near City Hall.


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Shoreline brothers save driver from fiery crash

Sunday, July 14, 2013

On June 21, 2013 at approximately midnight, a Ford Explorer was driving northbound on Greenwood Ave N at a high rate of speed, when the driver lost control and slammed into a light pole at Westminster Way N in Shoreline.

The vehicle caught fire a short time after impact, with the unconscious driver trapped inside his vehicle.

Shorewood graduates, brothers Kiel and Kjell Jacobson, disregarded their own safety to rescue the incapacitated driver. Kiel and Kjell selflessly pulled the driver from the burning vehicle and brought him to safety. They also called 911 to get the appropriate help.

Within moments of the rescue, the car was fully engulfed in flames. If they had not taken the time to help this individual, the driver most probably would not have survived the crash.

Investigating officer, Deputy Josi McNaughton of the Shoreline PD, said "I would like to recognize Kiel and Kjell Jacobson and nominate them for a Life Saver award. I believe that the City of Shoreline should recognize citizens when they prove that humanity still exists."

The driver had a severely broken arm which will require surgery to put a pin in it. He may also need reconstructive surgery to his face for injuries, but he did survive and was doing well the next day.


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Shakespeare in the Park this Wednesday evening

FREE Concerts in the Park continue July 17 with William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest


“O, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in't!” – The Tempest 

A previous Wooden O Shakespeare performance in the park

Join the Arts Council at the Richmond Beach Library Park in Shoreline for this free production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” performed in an incredible outdoor amphitheater; it’s the only way to see live Shakespeare. Bring a chair to what will be a great outdoor performance at the Richmond Beach Library Park, 2201 NW 197th, Shoreline 98177.

Produced by the Seattle Shakespeare Co/Wooden O Productions, The Tempest is Shakespeare’s magical tale where revenge yields to forgiveness. Exiled by his younger brother and marooned on an enchanted island with his daughter, the aging sorcerer Prospero discovers the human heart wields a greater power than all the spells at his command.

All performances are free and start at 7pm on Wednesdays (unless noted) rain or shine. See our previous article with the entire list. Bring a chair or blanket and come out and enjoy some music and festivities with your neighbors! For more information, call the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 206-417-4645,

Park locations:
Animal Acres Park:17411 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park
Cromwell Park:18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 
North City Jazz Walk Performance:175th St /15th Ave NE, Shoreline
Richmond Beach Library Park:2201 NW 197th St, Shoreline
Shoreline City Hall Courtyard:17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.

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North City Jazz Walk - It's Magic


NORTH CITY JAZZ WALK
15th NE between NE 175th and NE 188th
AUGUST 13th  -  7-10 PM

It’s Magic: The Songs of Mulligan and Baker
at the Bounty Coffee House

Shoreline’s own Doug Reid, along with long-time musical collaborator Alan Keith, will present the music of Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker at the Bounty Coffee House.

Mulligan, known as a pioneer of the baritone saxophone, and trumpeter Chet Baker were both leaders of the “West Coast Jazz” movement in the late 1950s and 1960s. These innovators of counterpoint and melodic line transitioned jazz from the virtuosic chaos of bebop into what is commonly referred to today as the modern jazz era.

Together with the acclaimed rhythm section of Andy Roben, Phil Demaree, and Chris Monroe, Reid and Keith will re-create that wonderful sound for the Jazz Walk patrons.

Gary East, Attorney At Law, is the sponsor of It's Magic: the Songs of Mulligan and Baker at the Bounty Coffee House

For more information regarding artists and to buy tickets online, go to the North City Jazz Walk webpage.


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Washington Adoption Reunion Movement


I've been found - have you?        
By Pam Queen

Today, many people are focusing on their genealogy and DNA testing. Hours are spent pouring over websites to find their roots. That’s fortunate for some - but what resources do adoptees and birth parents have? Washington State has closed records. The doors were shut until 1976 when three unrelated people - a King County Superior Court judge, an adoptee, and an adoptive parent gave birth to WARM – Washington Adoption Reunion Movement.

From their discussions, the use of the Confidential Intermediary was added to the process. WARM was also instrumental in founding the AAC – American Adoption Congress, a national group dedicated to adoption and reunion issues.

Since 1976, WARM has reunited approximately 7000 families separated by adoption  -  a 93% success rate. Our mission is to establish WARM as the primary resource for search, reunion, support and education in the life-long issues surrounding adoption. Our goal is to locate and reunite every adoptee or birth parent who seeks our services. The main criteria is that the adult adoptee be born and/or adopted in Washington State.

My journey to reunion started when I was 6 years old. I knew I was adopted but not until 1977 when I heard about WARM did I have the tools to successfully fulfill my greatest desire/need to find my birth parents. Since 1978 I have been reunited with my birth parents and have enjoyed our many years together. In the mid-90s, both my birth parents were widowed in their respective marriages and they reunited and lived together for 15 years before he died.

In the future, I would like to share some additional true stories but as a taste of our work, please enjoy this reunion story:
In one day the Intermediary found the birth mother and one sibling deceased but located three other adult living siblings. One of the three told the intermediary that when he was 10 he saw the relinquishment form on the dining room table. Ever since then the siblings knew they had a sister SOMEWHERE.  Consent form was mailed and soon these siblings will be together again.

Please contact  WARM – Washington Adoption Reunion Movement for your reunion, 206-767-9510.

Shoreline resident Pam Queen has been a member of WARM since 1977 and is currently the President and Treasurer.


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Shoreline Classic Car Show August 4 features Stacy Jones Band


Live music from the Stacy Jones Band - Stacy is a 2000 Shorecrest graduate.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z: Teenager steals from ice cream truck and gets away in Lexus

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
June 24-30, 2013

Every week - death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence investigations, child abuse, violent people with mental issues, arrest warrants, drivers with suspended license, runaway kids, wandering seniors

A - Around midnight on June 21, police were dispatched to a DUI accident at Westminster and Greenwood, advised that the driver was trapped in the car, which was in flames... (see follow up story)

Alcohol and pedestrians - Man apparently accompanied his girlfriend to the methadone clinic, but he was on alcohol and so intoxicated he couldn't move from where he was lying on the sidewalk / Highly intoxicated female enters wrong house, sleeps, urinates on sofa, etc., then wakes up and goes home 201xx 24th NW

Alcohol and cars - DUI 2:09am driver going the wrong way on Aurora / Car with no tabs at 165xx 15th NE, driver has expired license, no insurance, and is DUI at 1:37am

Burglary - Aurora Village Radio Shack broken into and electronics stolen / Broke into house by forcing plastic lock on partially open window, steals car keys and car 155xx Ashworth / House burglarized at 7xx N 165th / House entered at 193xx Firlands Way N, alcohol taken from liquor cabinet / Small marijuana plant stolen after break in a Pacific NW Medical Marijuana at 19926 Aurora

Car prowl - 22xx NE 177th camera and flashlight taken / 3xx N 160th / Ballinger Commons / 10xx 162nd / Suspect leaves panties on seat of Hyundai after stealing $565 in perfume, sunglasses, and loose change 192xx Wallingford

Cars and parts stolen – Honda Accord stolen from Shoreline Park n Ride 18821 Aurora / Car stolen from long, private driveway at 157xx Greenwood, may have been unlocked, may have left keys in center console / Toyota Camry stolen from residential street 9xx N 199th

Crime in public places - Purse stolen from car parked at Shoreview Park / Student's cell phone stolen from his backpack in the locker room at Shorecrest / Youth left his cell phone in the restroom at Cromwell Park and it was stolen / Victim accidently left her wallet at the SCC financial aid office where someone found it and used her bank card

Family business - Father and son disturbance, possibly involving a gun / Neighbors get in dispute in laundry room at Highland Square apartments

Found - Large number of apt keys from Bothell complex found behind Opus Bank at 15225 Aurora, along with a cell phone / Stolen motorcycle found on 15th NE / Found purse left at Fred Meyer, loaded with clothing, presumably to shoplift

Fraud - Victim found a counterfeit check in her bank account - noticed it because the number of the check was so out of sequence / Victim opened a Nordstrom's credit card on June 7 and first bill had unauthorized charges

Hit and Run - 145xx block of 32nd NE on 6-26 at 4:45pm, 2 vehicles

Homeless - Homeless, mentally ill male unable to care for himself, picked up at 7-11 on 185th and Ashworth

Larceny, public places – Customer at Mary's Top Nails on Aurora refused to pay / Teenaged boy steals from ice cream truck at Paramount School Park and leaves with three other teenagers in a Lexus sedan / Shoplifter caught picking up Advil at Ballinger Rite Aid identified as suspect in previous case / Items stolen from outside display at Seattle Children's Boutique in Aurora Square / Person steals liquor from Ballinger Rite-Aid, assaults store employee / Shoplifter at Central Market

Larceny, private - Something stolen from front yard 183xx 8th NE / Stole outboard motor from boat in yard 154xx 12th NE / Items taken from carport at 147xx Wallingford

Lost - Woman lost her wallet at Fred Meyer with all her identification, including her and her daughter's Social Security cards, green card, license

Mail theft -  Two men caught who were seen going through mail boxes at 180xx 2nd Ave NE. Booked on misdemeanor warrants but not in possession of mail / Mail stolen from community mailbox at 148xx Densmore

Robbery - Man with hatchet and full face covering steals lottery tickets and cigarettes from Shoreline 7-11 at N 160th, 2:50am / Victim's backpack stolen by acquaintance with gun, victim sustains injuries in the struggle / Force used to take victim's backpack, cell phone, and marijuana at Ballinger Commons

Suspicious - Someone went through desk drawers and file cabinets at Shoreline Chamber of Commerce office

Threats - Man threatened with scissors by his roommate

Trespassed from - Emerald City Smoothie after customer started yelling that she wasn't getting the customer service she deserved and refused to leave / Aurora Safeway after trying to shoplift

Vandalism - Vehicle 'keyed' in North City Safeway parking lot / When renter moved out after three months at the Shoreline Motel, manager found holes punched in wall, carpet torn out, and empty syringes / House egged at 177xx 2nd NW / Black marker used to write on wall of women's restroom at Cromwell Park / Two people get in dispute over parking space at Richmond Beach QFC - winner gets his car keyed / Window broken on car, probably with a BB gun 155xx Corliss / Car windows broken at Ballinger Commons / Black spray paint and colored markers used to write a phone number on the bathroom wall at Saltwater Park

Z - While homeowner was at church at St. Luke's, his car was prowled. His garage door opener was taken and used to burglarize his nearby home while he was still in church

For other weeks of Crime in Shoreline, see the Features section on the front page.


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Your City Council at work - powering Smoothies at the Market

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Shoreline Councilmember Shari Winstead
Photo by Keith McGlashan

Shoreline City councilmembers came to the Farmers' Market Saturday to help promote both the Market and the City's Healthy Cities initiative by pedal-powering smoothies.

The blenders for the smoothies are on the backs of the bike and the pedal power runs the blender. 

The booth operator, whose shirt has Shoreline misspelled,
holds the blender, while Mayor Keith McGlashan
prepares to ride
Photo courtesy Keith McGlashan

You get a healthy smoothie and a brief workout at the same time!

Councilmember Chris Roberts
Photo by Keith McGlashan

Councilmember Will Hall
Photo by Keith McGlashan

The Shoreline Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10am to 3pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. It has fresh produce, ready to eat food, crafts, clothing, and usually a musical group.


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For the Birds: Birds gotta sing

Oregon Junco nestlings about two days old
They left by seven days
Photo by K. Wennstrom


Birds gotta sing--babies gotta learn…

By Christine Southwick

When I walk in my yard I hear lots of baby birds babbling. It is not the peeping sound that they make in the nest. Fledglings start out with almost a crying, insistent, “Feed Me”. Then they go into a babbling, learning bird-talk kind of sound. Babies learn by listening and mimicking the local male(s). Studies have shown that Song Sparrow youngsters (and probably other species) who heard two competing males learned faster, and had a local dialect. Like human babies, sometimes they get their song wrong.

Spotted Towhee male with young fledgling he just fed.
Photo by Christine Southwick

There are two basic types of sounds birds make: call notes, and songs.

Call notes are usually short: chips, clicks, piks, etc., and include their alarm calls. The chips or single notes are used to maintain contact with other flock/family members — the constant chatter of a foraging flock of bushtits is an excellent example. Alarm calls are not used to defend territory.  They are used to alert the birds within their territory of impending danger: hawks, cats, corvids, humans…

Our local chickadees only have one song, but they have a variety of calls that are used to convey info: the familiar “chickadee dee dee” can be both a contact call, or if delivered rapidly and repeatedly, an alarm call. The “fee bee” one hears in the spring has to do with courting and nesting.  And they have a quiet call just before they reach the nest.

Older Spotted Towhee fledgling feeding self
Photo by Christine Southwick

Songs are longer, with repeatable notes and melodies.  These are used to defend a territory or to attract a mate. Usually only males sing, although with some North American species, like the Northern Cardinals, both males and females sing.

Amazingly, the Cedar Waxwing has no discernible song — only high call notes. At the far end of the spectrum, Gray Catbirds have approximately 400 songs.

Female Spotted Towhee calling
Photo by Christine Southwick

There are clear notes, whistles, warbles, trills, and combinations. Additionally there are differences in pitch that make some birds easier to ID than others. For me, the Olive-sided Flycatcher has a distinctive pitch that allows me to identify it just from a call note, even before its “Quick, three beers”. And volume also is important. Did you know that the Pacific Wren (AKA Winter Wren) has ten times more volume than a crowing rooster?

Recently it has been found that baby birds and baby humans share the same gene type for learning language.  Maybe that is why birds and humans are known as “singing species.” (From the mouths of babes and birds: clues to language)

Christine Southwick is a Board member of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory and is their Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager. She has completed the 40-hour class to become a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward.

For previous For the Birds columns, click the link under the Features section on the main webpage.




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Poem: The Falcon Foray

Our resident poet, Jean Monce Bryant, was inspired by the story of the biologists banding the peregrine falcon chicks under the Ship Canal bridge which we recently published.

Maaaaaaa!

THE FALCON FORAY

Mama Falcon Bridget as you can tell
Had every right to shout
Those interfering biologists
She told them to “STAY OUT”

They’d come to band her little chicks
To check their health it’s true
But how could she know their intent
She knew what she must do

She roused her hubby
From his rest
They planned a quick foray
With talons poised
They dive-bombed down
The biologists went away

Her husband had a silly grin
That’s what he’s meant to do
You know his name is Perry
And his grin is in there too

They’re PERE-GRINe falcons
They’re safe at last
Not endangered anymore
But biologists who come around
Better rush right out the door

When Mother Love it is aroused
You’ve met a Mighty Foe
My word to you is very clear
Get out of there!  JUST GO!!!!


Jean Monce Bryant 
July 12, 2013


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ORCA Card - what it is and how to get one

ORCA vending machine
ORCA Card: How to - Part 1
By Brian Doennebrink

ORCA is an acronym for “One Regional Card for All”. It uses technology to account for different fares as well as handling transfers between the participant agencies.

Those agencies are:
  • King County Metro Transit, Community Transit, 
  • Sound Transit, 
  • Everett Transit, 
  • Kitsap Transit, 
  • Pierce Transit, 
  • and, for walk-on passengers only, Washington State Ferries.

Here’s how you get started.

Decide what card you want. There are three types. 
  1. Adult (ages 19-64) cards, which are available:
    1. Online
    2. At ticket vending machines (Edmonds station, Northgate Transit Center, and at the stations in the downtown transit tunnel are some examples) 
    3. At customer service offices: King Street Center (2101 S. Jackson) Westlake station (west end of mezzanine near Macy’s) and the RideStore at Lynnwood Transit Center are three. The complete list 
    4. At a retailer. They accept cash and may or may not accept other payment options. The nearest local options are Safeways in Kenmore (6850 NE Bothell Way, Shoreline (either 152nd and Aurora, 10am -9pm or at 175th/15th in North City), and the QFC at 600 NW Richmond Beach Road (11am-7pm). Except where noted, cards may be purchased from 9am to 9pm daily. 
    5. By phone: 888-988-6722, TTY Relay: 711, Non English:800-823-9230 (Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm except holidays) 
    6. By mail
  2. Youth (age 6-18): either provide proof of age (student ID, WA ID, birth certificate) or bring the youth to an ORCA customer service office (see 3. above). Alternatively, you can mail the proof with a completed order form (see v above). 
  3. Senior or disabled: you need to visit a customer service office during their regular business hours (iii above) and show proof of age or disability or a valid Medicare card to get the ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) card. If you plan to set up an online My ORCA account, wait until you have your RRFP card.

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Animal Planet show shot in Lake Forest Park to air July 26

Posted in BWW TV World

Animal Planet's "TREEHOUSE MASTERS" adds one more tree to their forest with an additional episode to air on Friday, July 26 at 10:00pm PT.
In this special episode, Pete Nelson and his team of carpenters, riggers and builders gather together at his Treehouse Point to build elements of a back-to-basic child's treehouse for a very close-knit family with special needs children. 
Laura and Tony Hernandez moved to Lake Forest Park, WA a year ago and have their hands full raising four kids under the age of seven. As the kids love to camp in the backyard, the occupational therapist who works with two of their children suggested a climbing structure to help develop motor skills and a place to focus their energy. Pete was so touched by the family's story, he wanted to gift them with a fort-style treehouse the whole family would enjoy and help the children thrive.


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Republican reading list


Democrats have a picnic with food and games, but Republicans have homework for the summer.

Lori Sotelo, Chair of the King County Republican Party, put together a reading list of books on politics that she felt would be of interest to her fellow R's.

One of my favorite things to do during the summer is soak up the sun and enjoy a good book. With the help of my Facebook friends, I have put together a Summer Reading List for people who are interested in politics.

It's a growing list as people send in their favorites and make comments.

It's too long to reproduce in full, but here is the link to her list.


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Festival of Shorts by the Edmonds Driftwood Players playing Sunday

Festival of Shorts playing Sunday
at the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds


Looking for something to do? Try this!

Theatre that makes you think – 
the Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities

The Edmonds Driftwood Players present history in the making…

The 4th Annual Festival of Shorts
Our ever-popular season finale!

Eight playwrights show their most innovative, hilarious, or profound 15 minutes of stage-time and you get to choose the winner.

Don't miss this celebration of theater and America's freshest voices!

 Performance July 14th, Sunday @ 2pm

All tickets are $14.
For tickets, call 425-774-9600 or purchase online

The Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds


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"Tree Enhancement Project" for SummerSet Arts Festival

Friday, July 12, 2013

Coming soon to a tree near you...

Last September, Kathy Plant attended SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog and got inspired. With retirement only a couple months away, she resolved to get involved with the festival in the coming year. Little did she know at that time that she would become the lead coordinator for this year's N 175th Street Tree enhancement project!

Last year's project was the colorful tree socks and this year's project promises to delight residents as well. Since March 2013, Kathy has been working with festival director and lead artist Cynthia Knox and has designed a community project that highlights individual creativity and also will create a beautiful large installation starting at the end of August.

Kathy Plant, Aureole Lopez-Shulman, and Maria Galvao
creating art for the park (and nearby trees)

This will be the beginning of the art in the park that is SummerSet Arts Festival sculpture exhibition. The streetside installation will bring attention to Ronald Bog Park in preparation of Festival Day on September 7th, 1-5pm.

Shoreline residents ranging in ages of 4-88 years old have already participated in creating pieces for the trees. Everyone is invited to participate in this on-going project in the next 1 ½ months at NW SolarFest, Swingin' Summer Eve, Shoreline Knitters' Thursday afternoon meetings, and August Sunday afternoon art parties at Ronald Bog Park. For more information about the project or to get involved with SummerSet Arts Festival, contact Kathy.


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Lunchtime, family-friendly concerts in the parks on Tuesday in July


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103 stall parking lot opens in Edmonds for Sound Transit commuters

Joni Earl, CEO
Sound Transit

A 103-space surface lot next to Edmonds Station is open under a five-year lease agreement with Sound Transit. The new lot, which opened earlier this week, should help relieve the stress of finding parking at the station. The new lot will also provide more parking options for riders on our special service, including the popular game trains.

A temporary 53-space lot was available for passenger use since late last year.


Lynnwood Link Extension (the extension will run the length of Shoreline, with two stations)

The schedule for the Lynnwood Link Extension environmental studies is moving forward this summer and fall.

A staff report to the Sound Transit Capital Committee on Thursday showed that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the 8.5-mile light rail extension between Northgate and the Lynnwood Transit Center is expected to be published by the end of this month. That kicks off a formal 60-day public review and comment period. Open houses and public hearings will begin next month.

The Board is expected to choose a preferred route alternative late this year that will be studied in a Final EIS. Construction should begin around 2018 with train service starting in 2023.


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Richmond Little League Senior and Junior Division All Star Teams win District 8 Tournament

Richmond Little League would like to congratulate the Senior All Star team and the Junior All Star team on winning the Washington District 8 Little League Tournament.

Both teams will now represent the district in the State Tournament.

District 8 Senior Champions
Richmond Little League
The Senior team will begin their state tournament at the Harmony Sports Complex in Vancouver at 1pm this Saturday the 13th.

District 8 Junior Champions
Richmond Little League

The Junior team will begin their run at the State tournament at Medical Lake High School (near Spokane) on July 21st at 1pm.

To follow the teams in the tournament visit Richmond Little League website and click on the link for either the Junior or Senior team.


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King County Regional Transit Committee to meet at Shoreline Community College

The Regional Transit Committee of the Metropolitan King County Council will meet on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 2:30pm at Shoreline Community College, Building 9000, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.


Committee members are scheduled to discuss and possibly recommend to the full council:
  • An ordinance adopting updates to the Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2011-2021 and King County Metro Service Guidelines (Ordinance 2013-0230). 

The Chair of the RTC is Metropolitan King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, who represents Shoreline on the County Council. The membership of the RTC are elected officials from throughout King County. The RTC meets on the third Wednesday of every month, usually in the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. In an effort to increase participation and accessibility, Dembowski, along with Committee Vice Chair Kim Allen—a member of the Redmond City Council— are working to ensure that the Committee also meets in various communities throughout the County.

The focus of the special meeting will be discussion and possible action on the 2013 updates to the Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2011-2021. The discussion will include: refinements to the Service Guidelines, park-and-rides and access to transit, and concepts for linking transit with development. One proposed change would include adding student enrollment at universities and colleges – including Shoreline Community College –with jobs when Metro evaluates transit service needs.

As with all RTC meetings, the public is encouraged to attend and provide comment.


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Karaoke in the Park - you are the star at Cromwell Park

Thursday, July 11, 2013


Tuesdays in July, 6-7:30pm at the Cromwell Park Amphitheater, on Meridian Ave N.


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Councilmembers to pedal Smoothies at the ShorelineMarket this Saturday

On Saturday, Councilmembers will pedal from noon to 1pm
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

This Saturday, members of Shoreline’s City Council will be on site at the Shoreline Farmers Market to say hello to the community, answer questions, and best of all, to pedal your smoothies!

Pedal Smoothies uses local and organic ingredients and is on a mission to increase awareness of healthy eating and the power of cycling! City Council members will be hanging out at the bicycle powered smoothie station at the NW corner of the market from noon until 1pm.

Along with the Shoreline City Council working for you, the Shoreline Farmers Market continues with its SNAP Matching program in which SNAP recipients are eligible for a match of their first $10 spent at the market. Over the first few weeks, dozens of community members have taken advantage of this program which helps stretch food dollars further for families and supports local businesses and agriculture.

The Shoreline Farmers Market is at Shoreline City Hall on Saturdays, 10am to 3pm. 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133.


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Arts al Fresco Sculpture Stroll, Piano Time, and Gallery Opening August 1

Arts al Fresco 2013, Thursday August 1


A Sculpture Stroll, Piano Time sights and sounds and a Shoreline City Hall Gallery Opening all rolled into one. It is Arts al Fresco in Shoreline’s Town Center! The celebration on August 1, 2013 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. marks the 2nd annual outdoor sculpture exhibit and “street piano” event and you are invited.

Redwood Lantern by Bruce Johnson

The Sculpture Stroll includes significant art on loan from regional artists that will be on view for at least a year on the lawn at City Hall and across Midvale in the Park at Town Center. In addition to five pieces remaining for a second year the Stroll includes new work by sculptors Kevin Au, Mercer Island; Bruce Johnson, California; Lin McJunkin, Conway; Will Robinson, Seattle; Rodger Squirrell, Lake Forest Park, and Mark Stevenson of Walla Walla.

Twelve pianos visually enhanced by artists will be in the City Hall courtyard and in other locations around the Town Center area for your playing enjoyment. Seven of the pianos were out for Piano Time 2012 and five additional pianos will be painted by Shoreline artists Karien Balluff, Marsha Lippert, Carol Meckling and the team of Lynn Ahnen Turnblom, Ann Blanch and Sue Williams, plus Clarkia Cobb of Seattle to expand the Piano Time 2013 experience.

"Shoreline Rocks" piano by Kelly Lyles

On opening night the grand piano Shoreline Rocks, by artist Kelly Lyles will be played in the City Hall Courtyard by Karin Kajita joined by Tony Grasso on trumpet and Clipper Anderson, bass.

A new creation on the Red Brick road will feature the versatile solo pianist Dawn Clement.  Both Kajita and Clement are Shoreline musicians. At other times and places during August people who are wandering by may play any of the twelve pianos. This year individuals have the option to sign up on each piano calendar if they want to do more than casual play so others can stop by for some al fresco entertainment.

Maps with piano locations and artwork information will be available at the event, on the City of Shoreline website, and at local businesses near each piano after August 1st.

The Gallery at Shoreline City Hall will feature large and colorful abstract paintings by Marianne Johnson, John Osgood, and Kate Tesch plus sculpture by Bob Olander and others in the 2nd & 3rd floor rotating gallery spaces.  Arts al Fresco attendees will be able to meet the artists and learn about their inspiration and techniques.

Local businesses, especially Prosser Piano are collaborating with the City to make this event possible. A 4Culture Award/KC Lodging Tax funded for Piano Time and donations by Aurora Rents, Central Market and Haggen’s also add to the event’s success.  Come stroll, listen and play while enjoying an evening out with your family and friends. It’s Arts al Fresco!  You won’t want to miss it!

For more information contact Ros Bird, City of Shoreline Public Art Coordinator, 206-801-2661. 


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Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Crafts Fair this Sunday July 14

Heart of Dreams alpacas will be at the annual
Crafts Fair at the Lake Forest Park Market this Sunday

Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Crafts Fair, Sunday July 14, 11am to 4pm. Lower level Town Center at Bothell and Ballinger Way.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is on a roll this summer. Since opening day, Sundays have bustled with more shoppers than ever, and the weather has cooperated with beautiful days and an early bounty of fresh vegetables and fruits. It is just about the best time to live in Washington. Our berries don’t travel well so they stay local so we have the best berries right here at home.

Nosh on a box of raspberries and visit our once a year crafts fair. This year, our first with a jurying process, promises to be stellar. 

The Lake Forest Park market intentionally focuses on food, a decision made at the very beginning when they considered their options. With limited space, they chose to feature local farmers and producers, and to expand the market to include crafters for one special event during the regular season. That “once” is big, with a nice array of high quality, handmade work guaranteed to appeal to shoppers who want something special. 

Here is the lineup:
  • Country at Heart – quilted place mats and wall hangings;
  • Gabriels Message – Japanese Chioygami paper crafts;
  • Rain City Pens – hardwood items, pens to wine stoppers;
  • Jordana Rene, Designs in Art – ceramics;
  • Skydragons – stuffed dragons and wings;
  • The Knitting Mills – knit sweaters, hats, doll clothes;
  • Tanmanee Co – soaps, candles;
  • Brenda’s All About Beads – jewelry;
  • Embellish Gardens – repurposed glass, garden art;
  • Heart of Dreams Alpacas – wearables, spun wool and battings;
  • Special Friends Embroidery – embroidered towels, aprons, totes, baby apparel;
  • Northwest Heritage Resources – tour guides and heritage materials;
  • Mark Your Heart – beaded fabric, leather, lace;
  • Toys and Togs – doll clothes, aprons, towels;
  • Pink Polka Dots – handmade cards;
  • McNotions – soaps, lotions, bath products, teas;
  • Christine Stoll Jewelry – vintage style jewelry;
  • Girlfriends Handmade Cards – note cards;
  • Dr. Clutter Bug – recycled reclaimed wood, vintage, glass;
  • The Crazy Greeting Card Lady – cards;
  • Out on a Limb – earrings.

This is a great way to shop local and support talented and enterprising craftspeople. And we will have some special guests. Pam Wilmot from Heart of Dreams will be bringing some of her alpacas, and a whole bunch of carrots so you can feed these cuties. We look forward to a fun day with you!


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Sue McPeak selected as Ridgecrest principal


Dr. Sue McPeak has been selected as principal of Ridgecrest Elementary, Superintendent Sue Walker announced. Her appointment is subject to the approval of the Shoreline School Board.

Sue succeeds Cinco Delgado, who left Ridgecrest Elementary to accept an administrative position with the Marysville School District.

Sue has been a principal in the Issaquah School District since 2000, first at Clark Elementary and most recently at Challenger Elementary since 2009.

Her new position marks a return to Shoreline for Sue. She taught at Briarcrest Elementary in Shoreline from 1992 to 2000 and at North City from 1984 to 1991.

Sue received her doctorate of education in Instructional Leadership, a masters of education in School Administration and administrative certificate, and bachelor of arts in Psychology, all from Seattle Pacific University.

Sue’s father, the late Bud Hansen, was a teacher, principal and administrator in Shoreline from 1955 to 1985. He served as principal at Hamlin Park (1961-65), Cedarbrook (1965-69) and Sunset (1969-82) before retiring as director of elementary education.



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Toshiko Aramaki, EnhanceFitness Instructor of the Year


Toshiko Aramaki
Toshiko Aramaki, EnhanceFitness Instructor at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. has been selected for the 2013 Northwest Instructor of the Year Award. The EnhanceFitness Program is part of Senior Services and Group Health. 

"Toshiko Aramaki is such an exceptional person, teacher and advocate for seniors and exercise. She feels such passion and commitment to all of the classes she teaches. She projects her deeply felt passion to every single person in each of her classes. She doesn't need special gimmicks to keep her participants motivated and wanting to come back three times a week. They all adore her; people have been coming consistently to her class for years. Some have lost spouses, some have had major health issues, but they always return. They know she cares about each and every individual in class."

In addition to teaching EnhanceFitness, she also teaches the popular Matter of Balance Classes that is sponsored by the Shoreline Fire Department. She developed a Falls Prevention Exercise class for the graduates of the Matter of Balance classes who don’t feel they are ready for EnhanceFitness; however, anyone is welcome to attend this class. This, too, has become a popular class.

Consuelo Cannon, one of Toshiko’s participants says, “My health has much improved since I’ve started with Toshiko.  I have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).  When I started “Enhance Fitness Program” I had very little upper body strength and my exercise level was zero.  Today, I can bowl and extend my reach when releasing the bowling ball (no shoulder problems).  I’m able to rise up from kneeling or a squat position without assistance and my balance is getting better. When our class is over I feel like a million dollars, a little out of breath but my body thanks me over and over.”

EnhanceFitness classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning; one session is 8:30-9:30am, another 10:00-11:00am. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, a Beginning EnhanceFitness class is held, 1:15-2:15pm. There is no fee for Group Health members who are “locked in” and have Plan B. Non-Group Health individuals may also attend the class for a minimal fee. More information on the classes can be found at the Senior Center’s website or at the Senior Center.

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20 local brewers scheduled for 4-Corners Brew Fest on August 10

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Who will win the coveted
Golden Growler?

Save the Date! The 3rd Annual 4-Corners Brew Fest is Coming!

For the third straight summer, 4-Corners will be hosting its wildly successful and tremendously fun 4-Corners BrewFest. For 2013, 4-Corners BrewFest will be held once again at the Innis Arden Clubhouse and grounds on Saturday, August 10th from 3-7pm.

2013’s BrewFest will be roughly the same size as last – with about 20 brewers and approximately 600 attendees. As before, admission ($30) will include food, live music, and ten 5 oz. tastes of some of the finest craft beers around. And once again, the ‘Golden Growler’, as voted on by the crowd, will be up for grabs. 


Last year, Gallagher’s Where-U-Brew of Edmonds barely edged out 2011 winner Big E Ales of Lynnwood for the top prize. This year, a mix of returning breweries and new comers will be looking to take home the coveted hardware.

For 2013, welcome:

  • 192 Brewing
  • 7 Seas Brewing
  • American Brewing
  • Bellevue Brewing Company
  • Big E Ales
  • Brickyard Brewing
  • Diamond Knot Craft Brewing
  • Emerald City Beer Company
  • Fremont Brewing
  • Gallagher's Where-U-Brew
  • Lazy Boy Brewing
  • Naked City Brewing
  • NW Peaks Brewing
  • Odin Brewing
  • Oskar Blues Brewing
  • Ruben's Brews
  • Silver City Brewing
  • Tripplehorn Brewing


Stillwater Hill will play traditional and contemporary
bluegrass music from the heart

This year, musical entertainment will be provided by the band Stillwater Hill, offering "traditional and contemporary bluegrass played from the heart."

In addition to being a great opportunity to rub (and bend) elbows with our friends and neighbors with some of the region’s best craft beers, 4-Corners BrewFest serves as a charitable fundraiser with all proceeds going to support the Richmond Highlands, Innis Arden, Richmond Beach, and Hillwood neighborhood associations. 

A portion of the proceeds in 2013 will be going to The WORKS, a project of the Shoreline PTA Council. The WORKS clothing room provides high quality, clean, gently used children’s and teen clothing to Shoreline School District families experiencing circumstances that make it challenging to clothe their children for school. The WORKS also runs the food and teen gift drive in the winter.

Buy your tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets or stop by Beach House Greetings, 626 NW Richmond Beach Road. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Limited Designated Driver's tickets are $15, and only available online.


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Councilmember Hall Elected to Statewide Board

Will Hall elected to
board of AWC
Shoreline City Councilmember Will Hall was elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).  The election took place at the annual meeting of city officials in Kennewick last week.

“I am honored that city councilmembers from across the state elected me to represent them in this statewide leadership position,” said Councilmember Hall.  “It gives Shoreline a stronger voice on state policy issues and it gives our community more access to state and regional resources.”

Founded in 1933, AWC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides advocacy, education, and services to all 281 cities and towns in Washington State.  AWC represents the interests of cities to the state and federal government, helping to secure adequate funding for city services and promoting legislation that helps our communities.

Will Hall addresses the AWC conference
Photo by Keith McGlashan

AWC is governed by a 25-member Board of Directors.  Councilmember Hall replaces Kenmore Mayor Dave Baker as a Director from a King County suburb.  “Mayor Baker is a great advocate for our cities at the state and federal level. I will work hard to carry on his strong record of leadership,” said Councilmember Hall.

The AWC Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing and adopting the AWC budget, providing guidance on legislative proposals, and providing direction on other issues of concern to cities.  The Board meets several times each year.  Board members do not receive any compensation for their services.


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