Cupid’s Culinary Event Tasting at Ballinger Thriftway

Thursday, February 13, 2014


Cupid’s Culinary Event Tasting!
Friday, February 14,   11 am to 1 pm
Ballinger Thriftway, 20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline 98155
206-368-7221

Ballinger Thriftway goes all out for Valentine's Day - it's not all about chocolate!

Samples and Tasting Demos from Service Bakery, Espresso Café and Wine Department:

  • Together Toffee Candy
  • Rusty’s Cheesecake
  • Fidalgo Bay Organic Tulip Blend Coffee
  • Homemade Cookies and Brownies

Wine tasting in our Wine Department:

  • Borsao Garnacha (pairs well with tenderloins)
  • Treveri Brut Rose (pairs well with crab cakes)


Also featuring our Produce, Meat, Service Deli, Wine and Floral Departments:

  • Prime Rib or Coconut Shrimp – ready to eat from our Service Deli
  • Assorted goat cheese and Brie from our Specialty Cheese Department
  • Fresh Strawberries with Devonshire Cream in Heart Shaped Containers
  • Heart Shaped Tenderloins
  • Crab Cakes
  • Sweetheart Spray Rose Bouquet

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What's cooking at Central Market

If you're looking for inspiration, answers, tips or new recipes - come by the Culinary Resource Center near Produce at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way.

There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. Below is the lineup for demonstrations.The kiosk is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe or if the name is in color, you can click to go to the full recipe.

FEB. 12-18, 2014  

Thurs, Feb. 13  Mocha Fondue



Sun, Feb. 16  Carrot and Ginger Soup

Mon, Feb. 17  Lemon Risotto with Broccoli



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Medical Volunteering in Africa, the Caribbean, and Central America


Medical Volunteering in Africa, the Caribbean, and Central America

Lisa Libassi, Nursing faculty, Shoreline CC

Lisa Libassi, who teaches in the Nursing Department at Shoreline Community College, will discuss her experience as a medical volunteer in places like Haiti, Guatemala, Liberia, and the Congo.

Tuesday, February 18, 11: 30am - 12:30pm

Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB

This event is FREE and open to the public
There is a small fee for parking on campus


Part of the Global Eyes series,
 organized by the Global Affairs Center.
Cosponsor: Shoreline Community College 
Association of Nursing Students


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Home Girls: 96 homes for sale in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

Home Girl Nan Skinner has extracted some stats from the Northwest MLS (NWMLS) about home sales in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park:

There are currently 96 homes for sale in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The average asking price is $625,000. The lowest priced property is listed at $192,000 and the highest at $5,950,000. he average number of days these homes have been on the market is 111.

The shortest time on market* is 0 days and the longest is 669. The next shortest time on market is 1 day and the next longest time on the market is 475 days. Average number of square feet of these 96 properties is 2442. The average price per square feet is $238.60.

In January 2014 in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, 54 homes were sold at an average price of $422,542. The lowest sale price was $178,000 and the highest was $1,603,000. These homes were on the market* an average of 54 days before buyers became new home owners.

The shortest number of days on the market for sold homes was 1 day and the longest number of days was 263. These homes sold for an average sale price to list price ratio of 99.50%. Some homes sold at list price, some over list price, and some under list price. The average number of square feet of these 54 sold properties is 1997 with an average price per square feet of $218.99.

*Number of days on the market is calculated from the time a property is listed in the NWMLS to the day its status is changed to Pending.


Nan Skinner is a real estate broker who lives in Shoreline. She would be happy to answer your real estate questions 206-734-9289. Website.


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Public Notice: Planning Commission to attend Design Dialogue workshop

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Shoreline Planning Commission
February 20, 2014 – SPECIAL MEETING

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified of the SPECIAL MEETING of the Shoreline Planning Commission. The Purpose of this meeting is to attend the Design Dialogue Workshop on February 20, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Council Chambers.


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County Council approves Transportation Benefit District

The Metropolitan King County Council Monday gave its unanimous approval to the formation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD)—a separate taxing district that has the authority to generate revenue for transit, roads and other transportation projects.

“I appreciate the unanimous approval of this critical legislation by my colleagues.  It will allow us to ask the voters to make necessary investments in our transit and road systems,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski, chair of the Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee, and author of the ordinance creating the District. 
“As we move forward, I am committed to ensuring that the TBD uses the authority granted by law for rebates of vehicle license fees to low-income taxpayers to ensure that any funding measure is as progressive in nature as possible.”

The Transportation Benefit District is similar in structure to the King County Ferry District and King County Flood Control District, with the members of the County Council acting as the TBD Board. The TBD will have the the authority to acquire, construct, improve, provide and fund transportation improvements identified in the transportation plan of the Puget Sound Regional Council, the county or a city within the County.

“With formation of a countywide Transportation Benefit District, King County now has a potential tool for funding preservation of Metro Transit service and maintenance of local roads and transportation infrastructure,” said Council Chair Larry Phillips. “Without new revenue, King County faces transit service cuts of up to 17 percent and at least a $50 million annual gap for the maintenance of county roads.”

The Transportation Benefit District will be able to consider funding options and determine whether to propose sending a measure to raise revenue for the district to county voters.


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Steel Magnolias opens Friday at the Driftwood in Edmonds

 

A southern slice of life that's as warm and 
comforting as sweet potato pie!
February 14 - March 2, 2014
 
   
 
 In the world of Truvy's homegrown beauty salon, six women come together to indulge in some neighborly gossip. From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, they share each moment with grace, determination, 
... and perfectly coiffed hair. 

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm;  
Sundays @ 2pm

ASL Interpreted Show - Saturday, February 22nd @ 8pm

General $25.00: Junior, Senior, Military $22.00


 Buy Tickets   


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Rat City Roller Girls play in double header home team bout Saturday

Defender hits the deck
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Season 10 Double Header Home Team Bout
Saturday, February 15 at 5:30pm, KeyArena, Seattle Center

Two undefeated teams Saturday night, only one Sunday morning
By Jim Almy

Update your insurance, hug your loved ones, strap on your helmets, and get ready to settle some scores.

When the Rat City Rollergirls Roller Derby teams square off this Saturday, Feb. 15, at the KeyArena there will be a little spill over from last month’s bouts. 

Grave Danger, league champions for three years running, are out to reverse their opening bout loss to the Derby Liberation Front (DLF) and will direct their attack against the Socket Wenches, a team that also dropped their first bout of the year to the Throttle Rockets.
Expect another earthquake in the opening bout when the two teams in the league with perfect 1-0 records, DLF and the Throttle Rockets, begin the night on the same track at 5:30pm.

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The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is still composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams: Derby Liberation Front, Grave Danger, Sockit Wenches, and Throttle Rockets. In addition, a small number of skilled, dedicated skaters are chosen to represent the league on its fifth team, the Rat City Rollergirls All Stars

Mission Statement: As Seattle’s premier, member-owned roller derby league, it is our mission to maintain a competitive athletic program, promote the sport of roller derby, provide quality sports entertainment for our fans, and make a positive impact in our community.


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Denver Public Health made good on Superbowl bet

Photos courtesy Seattle/King County Public Health
The wry faces are those of Broncos fans...

Denver Public Health made good on their Superbowl bet with Seattle/King County Public Health.

Their director, Dr. Bill Burman, with the SKCPH Seahawks flu prevention poster on the board behind him, is wearing sunglasses from the local HIV testing campaign, AND a King County Public Health Reserve Corps t-shirt. 

They even put a Mariner Moose "cover your coughs" poster in their immunization clinic. Talk about good sports!

Our people at Seattle/King County Public Health say, "Thanks for the Superbowl hijinks, Denver Health! If the NFL cards line up, let's do this again next year!"


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Metro’s RapidRide E Line debuts in Shoreline Feb. 15


The Rapid Ride buses have an entirely different look

An 11-mile stretch of Aurora Avenue North – one of the most congested corridors in the region – will celebrate the arrival of King County Metro Transit’s fifth RapidRide line Saturday, Feb. 15 as part of Metro’s winter service change.

The E Line replaces the current Route 358, Metro’s second highest ridership route, delivering 12,000 rides each weekday. With the addition of the E Line, ridership is projected to grow by 50 percent to 5.4 million annual rides within the next five years.

“Just like our existing RapidRide service, the E Line will carry more riders more efficiently,” said Metro General Manager Kevin Desmond. “And thanks to Federal Transit Administration funding, about 40 percent of the E Line’s capital cost, including buses and station improvements, will be covered.”
Over $25 million in FTA grants helped pay for new RapidRide coaches, passenger and pedestrian improvements, and Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes. The grant was key in helping to launch the new line considering Metro’s financial situation. Without additional tools, Metro plans to cut up to 17 percent of its service beginning this fall.

And the E Line will do more than deliver efficient, convenient and reliable service. It’s part of an ongoing partnership with the cities of Seattle and Shoreline to support investment and economic development along the busy corridor. RapidRide will contribute to that vision by spurring housing and commercial/retail activity that will make neighborhoods along the Aurora Ave. corridor even greater places to live.
The Rapid Ride E Line begins service in Shoreline Feb 15
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Launch of the E Line coincides with Metro’s three-times-a-year service change. New teal timetables will be available in coming days and route and schedule changes are posted online. Metro’s online Trip Planner is now updated for riders who want to plan a trip after the Feb. 15 service change. Changes are planned to northbound routes 17X, 18X, 37, 28, and routes 50, 60, 64 and 65.

Information about a temporary two-month bus stop construction closure at Third Avenue and Pine Street in Seattle also will be posted online in coming days.

What E Line riders should know

The distinguishing features of RapidRide are frequent all-day service, passenger amenities such as well-lit shelters, real-time “next bus” signs, off-board ORCA card payment, hybrid-electric buses with three doors and free Wi-Fi.

Here’s a rundown of what to expect:

Buses will come often, operating every 5 to 15 minutes throughout the day.

  • The Route 358 already runs frequently, but one or two trips per hour will be added throughout the day, including late night and early morning. These additions will allow the E Line to operate as a 24-hour service.
  • The Aurora Avenue corridor will see an overall 25 percent increase in service when the E Line is introduced.
Look for shorter bus trips along Aurora Avenue.

  • More than 18 miles of designated north and southbound BAT lanes have already improved travel time by getting buses through congested areas.
  • The initial E Line schedule will shave another one to nine minutes off each trip, depending on time of day and how far a rider is traveling.
  • Off-board ORCA card readers, the use of bus rear doors and traffic signal priority will all work together to speed boarding and get buses through intersections faster – improvements that will achieve even more travel time savings in the coming months.
Fare enforcement, on-board cameras and improved lighting will offer a sense of added security.

  • As with other RapidRide lines, fare enforcement officers will check to confirm fare payment and provide customer service, as needed.
  • All RapidRide coaches will come equipped with cameras for added security, increasing the overall number of camera coaches in Metro’s fleet.
  • Riders will see improved lighting at all 50 new RapidRide shelters along Aurora Ave. And riders waiting at bus shelters will be more easily seen at night thanks to newly installed stop request lights.
Red and yellow RapidRide buses include features needed as demand for bus service grows along the corridor.

  • The 60-foot low-floor articulated buses will have three doors and fewer seats so riders can get on and off the bus more quickly.
  • Additional interior features will make it more comfortable to stand when the bus is crowded.
  • A strapless wheelchair restraint system will enable riders with wheelchairs to board quickly and easily.
The launch of the E Line moves Metro closer to completing its initial promise to bring faster, more reliable service to some of the county’s most congested travel corridors as part of its 2006 Transit Now initiative. The F Line, Metro’s sixth RapidRide line, begins service between Burien and Renton in June.

Overall customer satisfaction with RapidRide remains high with the four existing lines drawing an average 78 percent satisfaction rate. And ridership continues to climb. Combined ridership on existing RapidRide lines has grown 36 percent, outpacing projections. Metro delivers about 31,000 RapidRide trips each weekday.

Not familiar with riding the bus? Check out our public transit series by Brian Doennebrink. Under Features on our main web page, select Public Transit Choices.


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Republicans rally at capitol on Presidents' Day

Join the King County Republican Party for their 5th annual Grassroots Day at the Capitol in Olympia. Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17, 2014

Join your fellow Republican grassroots activists for our 5th annual "Grassroots Day at the Capitol!" The journey will begin with coffee and doughnuts on a chartered bus ride down to Olympia with stops in Bellevue, Kent and Federal Way.

Upon arrival, they will take a guided tour of the Capitol building followed by lunch where they will hear from our King County Legislators and members of leadership. After lunch, there is time to meet with legislators, watch committee hearings, and floor activity or explore the rest of the Capitol grounds.

$40 per person includes travel, refreshments and lunch. RSVP here.


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Snowy walk through Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

The road ahead was closed due to a spun out mini van Sunday morning on my morning hunt for good snowscape photos. As I stopped for the road block I noticed to my right that the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden was open, so I parked and decided to go for a little walk through the garden.

Snowy trail through the garden.
Photo by Carl Dinse

Moss and snow covered chair and table.
Photo by Carl Dinse

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Almost in Shoreline: the Lakeside rummage sale

2014 LAKESIDE SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION 
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE 

Saturday, March 29, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Sunday, March 30, 9:00 a.m. to noon 


Lakeside Upper School Campus 
14050 1st Avenue NE 
(corner of NE 145th Street and 1st Avenue NE) 

Come purchase gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, sporting goods, electronics, art, furniture, and more. With six trailers of merchandise, we will be restocking our departments throughout the day. On Sunday, additional bargains reduced even below our usual low prices.


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Join Congressman Jim McDermott at The Bounty in North City Feb 22

Rep Jim McDermott
7th Congressional
District
Join Congressman Jim McDermott for  “Coffee With Your Congressman” from 10am-11am on Saturday, February 22nd at The Bounty in North City.

Congressman McDermott will provide a brief update on what is happening in Congress and then open the floor to questions or comments.

If you have any questions about the event, contact the Congressman's District Office at 206-553-7170. 

This event is open to the public.

The Bounty is located at 17551 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 between 175th St and 177th St on the west side of the street. Parking on street and behind the building. 206-549-9149.


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Both Shoreline school propositions headed for victory in early returns

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Both Shoreline School District propositions on the Tuesday ballot were headed for passage Tuesday with each getting more than 70 percent of the vote.


Early returns showed 71.31 percent support for the renewal of the District’s maintenance-and-operations levy and 72.37 percent support for the technology levy.

King County elections officials plan to release updated returns Wednesday afternoon.

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King County Public Defender welcomes moratorium on executions

David Chapman, interim Public Defender for King County, issued the following statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement Tuesday to place a moratorium on executions in Washington state:
“I’m deeply encouraged by Governor Inslee’s decision to place a moratorium on executions in our state. This was a courageous move on his part and an important one, as it affords us an opportunity to begin a much-needed statewide discussion about this controversial and costly penalty. Questions abound about whether the death penalty is fair or equitable and about whether we, as a society, want state-sanctioned violence to be our answer to violence in our society. 
"The Innocence Project, meanwhile, has proven that our system of justice is fallible. And once a person is executed, exoneration is meaningless. 
“Governor Inslee has given us the time-out we need to begin this conversation and address these critical issues. I applaud his courage and his leadership.”


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Shorecrest Hip Hop takes first in category at Kentridge Invitational

2014 Shorecrest Hip Hop Team

The Shorecrest Hip Hop Team, under the direction of coach Rex Kinney, competed at the Kentridge High School Invitational this past weekend on February 8, 2014.

The team took first place in the hip hop category.

Qualifying for Districts on March 8th, the group hopes to head back to State in Yakima to defend their 2013 State Title. Keelie Frisk from Shorecrest Hip Hop also took First in the 3A Drill Down competition. 


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Shorecrest boys win, Shorewood loses Tuesday in opening round of District basketball tournament

The Shorecrest boys’ basketball team won and Shorewood lost as both teams opened play in the Northwest District 3A tournament Tuesday with games on the home courts of the top two teams in the Western Conference 3A North.

Shorecrest, the No. 3 team in the Wesco 3A South, improved its season record to 15-6 with a 68-60 victory at Wesco 3A North No. 2 Everett (9-12).

Shorewood, the Wesco 3A South No. 4 team dropped its record to 11-9 with a 77-61 loss at Wesco North No. 1 Stanwood (21-0).

The Tuesday winners advanced to Friday district semifinal games at Jackson High School. The losers play in Thursday elimination games.

Shorewood was making a return trip to Stanwood after finishing its regular season with a 78-47 loss at Stanwood Wednesday, Feb. 5. In last week's loss to Stanwood, Taylor Freeman led Shorewood with 21 points. The Shorewood junior varsity lost to Stanwood, 69-37 to finish its season with a 4-9 Wesco 3A record (9-11 overall), and the Thunderbird “C” team won 75-61, to finish 8-5, 13-7.

The Shorecrest varsity finished its regular season with a 56-50 victory at Meadowdale Feb. 5. The Scot junior varsity defeated Meadowdale, 77-51, to finish with a 9-4, 14-6 record. The Shorecrest “C” team beat Meadowdale, 51-40,to finish at 9-5, 13-7


Stanwood Varsity 78, Shorewood 47
At Stanwood High School, Wednesday, Feb. 5


Shorewood -- 15 8 12 12 — 47
Stanwood --- 24 24 21  9 — 78

Shorewood—Taylor Freeman 21, Brandon Mar 9, Karson Gronvold 2, Zane Hopen 3, Sam Boone 6. Ezekiel Lacey 3, Aaron Okamura 3.

Final Regular-Season Boys’ Varsity Basketball Standings

Wesco 3A South

 Conf.  

Overall

Team

W
L
W
L
**Glacier Peak
9
4
14
5
**Mountlake Terrace
9
4
14
6
*Shorecrest
8
5
14
6
*Shorewood
6
7
11
9
Meadowdale
4
9
10
10

*Qualified for Northwest District 3A tournament. (Top three teams in each Wesco division plus two teams from among the other Wesco teams or Ferndale of the Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference depending on conference record)
**Qualified to host first-round tournament (two Wesco division champions, top Wesco No. 2 team plus either the second best Wesco No. 2 team or Ferndale of the Northwest Conference)

Wesco 3A North

 Conf.  

Overall

Team

W
L
W
L
**Stanwood
13
0
20
0
**Everett
6
7
9
11
*Marysville-Pilchuck
5
8
8
11
Oak Harbor
4
9
4
16
Marysville-Getchell
1
12
2
18

Northwest Conference 3A
*Ferndale
5
7
8
12


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Shorecrest girls open district basketball tournament Wednesday at Ferndale

The Shorecrest girls’ basketball team opens play in the Northwest District 3A tournament Wednesday at Ferndale.

Shorecrest and Ferndale meet at 7pm Wednesday at Ferndale High School in the first round of the tournament. 


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WeatherWatcher: Little Snow of February 2014 and Weekly Report


  • 7 Day Trend
  • Last weekend's highlights
  • Last week's data and graphs
7 Day Trend: Remember that upper level ridge of high pressure we had almost our entire fall and winter? It's gone, finally dissipated, and is no longer with us. For us this is very good news because we were starting the early stages of a drought. As many of you may already know, California has been in a big drought for some time now. They are also getting some relief from our new weather pattern. As a result of the upper level ridge leaving us, we are now open for direct impact of the Pacific storms we normally receive during Northwest winters.

Wednesday evening will have another surge of rainfall with Thursday being a drier day. Friday we have what will probably be one of the heaviest rain producers we've seen in months come through with up to an inch of rain possible. This will lead into a wet Saturday as well. Sunday looks partially dry before yet another storm front moves through late Sunday into next Monday. High temperatures will reach near 50°F with lows dipping to near 40°F. We might get a little colder at the end of the weekend, but no threat of snow for now. Frequent gale force winds will pass through with several of these storms as well, and gusts to 35mph or a little more will be common.


Looking South on 10th AVE NE in front of
North City Park.
Photo by Carl Dinse
Last weekend's highlights: Cold air dominated the entire week, as we got to experience low temperatures in the teens for the second time this winter, (first being mid-December). Lows Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning were 16.5°F, 14.9°F and 19.4°F respectively. The cold snap was ended with a warm Pacific storm moving in from the west, bringing 2.5" of snow to Shoreline and Lake Forest Park into the early morning hours of Sunday. This caught many people by surprise because all of the various forecasts were pointing towards the snow not making it this far north before a warm up. National Weather Service in Seattle issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area about 1 hour after the snow started falling. Only those of us watching the doppler radars like a hawk knew by about 4:30pm Saturday evening that snow was going to reach us. Forecasters and the computer models used are not well equipped to handle forecasting storms interacting with such cold, dry air not unlike the air mass we had last week.

We had some strong winds move through Monday evening. Local gusts at the Home Education Exchange Center in North City peaked at 18mph, while other areas in the greater Seattle area saw gusts up to 40mph.

A surprised driver slides into a guard rail and stop sign in Shoreline.
Photo by Carl Dinse

Last week's data:
  • High temperature: 42.8°F (Saturday the 1st)
  • Low temperature: 14.9°F (Thursday morning)
  • No rainfall
  • Warmest day: 37.4°F (Saturday the 1st)
  • Coldest day: 21.4°F (Thursday with a high temperature of 26.8°F)
  • Average temperature: 29.6°F
  • Station's historic average temperature: 42.8°F (13.2°F colder than average.)

For the past four years, what has been typical for the first week of February has been a warm peak in the daily average for the month. This year it was a strong, cold peak, making the huge difference in weekly average temperature.

You can see how the average trends warmer, this year it sharply went cold.

Dew point, like in December dipped into the negative temperature territory,
if you think the air was dry, that's because it was.

Daily High and Low temperatures, compared to station average for this month.

For winter storm updates and current weather conditions, check out my weather station web page.


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Northshore Fire Chief promotes two firefighters to Lieutenant

From left : Northshore Fire Chief Jim Torpin, Lieutenant Ingersoll
 and Lieutenant Hochstein.
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

The Northshore Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Firefighters Jeremiah Ingersoll and Matt Hochstein to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenants Ingersoll and Hochstein received their Lieutenant badges in front of friends and family at a formal badge pinning ceremony at fire department headquarters on February 4, 2014.

Jeremiah Ingersoll joined the Northshore Fire Department in 2002. He has been an active member of the Technical Rescue Team for several years and has had many opportunities to demonstrate his leadership abilities as an Acting Lieutenant. Lieutenant Ingersoll has been assigned as an instructor to the East Metro Training Group Fire Academy 14-1. Upon completion of the academy in April, Lieutenant Ingersoll will be assigned to Engine 51 in Kenmore.

Matt Hochstein joined the Northshore Fire Department in 1996. In addition to his role as firefighter, he has been an integral part of the department’s public education efforts, providing training to scores of community members in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and First Aid and CPR. Lieutenant Hochstein holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oregon and an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Edmonds Community College. Lieutenant Hochstein has been assigned to “A” Shift and will serve on Engine 51 in Kenmore.


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A Place at the Table - free film showing at St. Dunstan's Feb 19

A Place at the Table - a film by Jeff Bridges

Using personal stories, this powerful documentary illuminates the plight of the 49 million Americans struggling with food insecurity. A single mother, a small-town policeman and a farmer are among those for whom putting food on the table is a daily battle.


Film showing at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Wednesday, February 19th at 7pm - Free Admission

722 N 145th Street, Shoreline 98133, 206-363-4319. Contact the office for more information. 


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Investigation of former Shoreline detective leads to arrest

On February 10, 2014 former King County Sheriff’s Deputy Mitch Wright was arrested for conspiracy and narcotics distribution. The arrest was the result of a three month investigation by the DEA, Shoreline Police, Seattle Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office. Wright was arrested around 5:00pm in the 14300 block of Aurora Ave North.

Wright was indicted by a grand jury on February 5th on drug charges. He was booked into the Federal Detention Center and his first appearance was today at 2:00pm in Federal Court in Seattle.

Wright was a deputy with the King County Sheriff’s Office for 10 years. A majority of that time he was assigned to the City of Shoreline. In 2010, he was assigned as a detective to the tactical diversion squad, a joint narcotics task force comprised of numerous local and federal agencies.

In May of 2013, a Bothell police officer contacted and ultimately arrested a woman for illicit drug use from a vehicle that was registered to Wright. Although Wright was not present during this contact, it raised safety concerns and Bothell Police contacted Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford. Ledford initiated an internal investigation with the King County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Wright was placed on administrative leave.

By late June/early July 2013 the internal investigation revealed evidence of criminal activity and Sheriff John Urquhart appointed detectives to initiate a parallel criminal investigation. Wright resigned from the Sheriff’s Office just prior to his termination. The criminal investigation led to a search warrant of his residence in Bothell. Wright was arrested and booked into the King County Jail for Violation of the Uniform Substance Act, Theft 1, and Tampering with Evidence. In August, he posted bail and was released. State charges have not been filed on that case.

By October, Wright had become very active within the criminal culture in north King and south Snohomish counties. He was routinely contacted by Shoreline patrol officers in high narcotic and prostitution areas and those contacts were reported by Shoreline officers to their supervisor. Sheriff Urquhart contacted the Seattle office of the Drug Enforcement Agency and requested assistance. By November, a task force comprised of undercover detectives from numerous agencies was formed to determine the extent of Wright’s criminal activity.

Investigators believe Wright used his knowledge and experience within law enforcement to not only avoid detection but to expose detectives and their techniques. The task force worked diligently to complete several undercover operations and narcotics buys involving Wright to include the sale/purchase of illegal narcotics. 

“I am very disappointed that a police officer with a promising career ended up on the other side of the law,” said Sheriff Urquhart. “But at the same time I am very gratified all the other officers who became involved did the right thing, not only reporting the misconduct but thoroughly investigating it as well.” 


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Front desk volunteers wanted for Shoreline City Hall

Contact Carla Hoekzema, 206-801-2230

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Views of the Northwest Flower and Garden Show

Shoreline Area News Photographer Steven H. Robinson was at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show last weekend and took these photos. If you missed the show this year, it is an annual event, so mark your calendar now for February 2015 and we'll let you know the details later.

Recycled metal and wood
Recreation of an Afghan garden

The hometown folks had a presence there
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Color in the garden all year long

Reflecting pool

Not quite like being there in person - but at least you have an idea of what it's like. If you missed Jennifer's article about the show, you can read it here.


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Community Garden Coming to Sunset School Park

The City of Shoreline has announced the development of a new community garden to be located at 17800 10th Avenue NW in the Sunset School Park.

Construction will begin this winter to build 10’x10’ garden plots, available for adoption for a $30 annual fee. Interested Shoreline residents can obtain an application beginning Monday, Feb. 3, from the Spartan Recreation Center, the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, the Parks Department at City Hall or online.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, Feb. 21.

A lottery on Monday, Feb. 24, will determine which applicants receive a plot.

Sponsored by City of Shoreline
Email for more info or call 206-801-2602


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Celtic band Lúnasa plays in Edmonds February 15

Lúnasa plays in Edmonds Feb 15

Lúnasa has become one of the most sought-after bands on the international Celtic music scene. The band’s inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves are steering Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory.

Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Their blend of innovation, talent, and passion for their heritage has brought them to the forefront of Celtic music. 

At the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020, 425-275-4485.
Saturday, February 15, 2014, Tickets $22-32, $15 Youth/Student

Sponsored by Bruce and Elaine Nickolson, and Glenn and Judith Works


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2014 Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council Winter & Spring Events

Just to review - here's a list of the events being sponsored by the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the links to online ticket purchases.

 Feb 22, Wylie and the Wild West, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center get tickets here
March 1, Tears of Joy Puppet Theater - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, SCC tickets
March 8, Seattle Chinese Orchestra, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center tickets
March 22, Art Rise Dance (children's performance) SCC get tickets here or at the door

March 29, Edible Book Festival, Third Place Commons FREE


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Performance audit: what is the level of support for families who adopt children from foster care

Today, the Washington State Auditor’s Office published a performance audit of Washington’s program to support families who adopt children from foster care.
  
The audit team surveyed parents in the program and while most said they do not need services beyond what the state already offers, some families said they cannot get all the services they require, especially for the children with the greatest needs. Many parents also had problems finding information about services in their communities.
  
“Foster children are among the most vulnerable of Washingtonians,” State Auditor Troy Kelley said in releasing the audit. “It is important that the state supports families who give these children a permanent home through adoption.”
  
To help state leaders find ways to improve that support, the State Auditor’s Office reviewed eight states that provide additional services for adoptive families. The audit report provides information on those efforts.
  
“I hope this information is valuable to state agencies, policy makers, and the public,” Kelley said, “and we welcome your comments, and suggestions for future performance audits.”
  
You will find this report on the agency homepage.


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