Sound Transit: University Link light rail more than 93 percent complete

Sunday, March 29, 2015


The University Link light rail project, more than 93 percent complete, is on schedule to open first quarter 2016 and remains about $150 million under budget.

That was the good news given to the Sound Transit Board on Thursday.

The U Link project extends the existing light rail service 3.15 miles north with stations at Capitol Hill and the University of Washington.

As was discussed Thursday, one of the unique parts of the project is a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will directly connect Link’s University of Washington Station to the upper campus and the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Sound Transit is working with the UW and state Department of Transportation to pay for and build the bike/ pedestrian bridge. Construction of the bridge is going very well. So well in fact that Dow Constantine, King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chair, asked that Sound Transit continue working with its partners to open the bridge as early as possible, perhaps this summer. 



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Shorewood v Edmonds-Woodway baseball 10-0

Shorewood team looking tough!
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood High School's baseball team was looking tough before Friday's game against Edmonds-Woodway on the Thunderbird field.

Shorewood went on to win the game 10 to 0 and bring their season won/loss record to 4 wins and no losses. The Thunderbirds' scoring by innings; 3 runs in 1st, 4 runs in 2nd, 3 runs in 4th.

Harrison Jacobs
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood's Harrison Jacobs connects on this pitch to hit a crushing triple to center field.

Nick Edney
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Thunderbird Nick Edney connects on this pitch for another Shorewood hit.

Steffen Torgersen to Arthur Pate
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood's Steffen Torgersen flips the ball to Arthur Pate at second for the attempt at a double play.

Ian Oxnevad
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Ian Oxnevad pitched all seven innings for the win.
 





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Walking with those in need - homeless encampment at RBCC in Richmond Beach

Homeless encampment hosted by RBCC
Photo courtesy RBCC

Wednesday, April 8, 7pm, Richmond Beach Congregational Church UCC, 1512 NW 195th Shoreline

Join Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC for an evening of learning about how to walk with those in need.  Kae Eaton, of the Mental Health Chaplaincy, will lead us in becoming companions. The training will be on Wednesday, April 8th, at 7pm at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC. We hope that this training will help all of us grow in our ability to walk with those living at the encampment currently located at RBCC, as well as others in need in our community.

Companionship training is designed to facilitate compassionate awareness and support for those struggling within our neighborhoods as well as in communities of faith through ministries of hospitality and outreach such as meals, shelter or hygiene programs. The model of Companionship develops skills to listen consciously, with openness and compassion, along with appropriate awareness of limitations and boundaries, in order to ease the isolation that life difficulties can bring.

Kae Eaton earned her Masters in Theology, Spiritual Direction and Counseling Psychology from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Her work with the Mental Health Chaplaincy focuses on training people and groups in the Companionship Model for use in a variety of settings both secular and faith-based. Through outreach programs and pastoral care programs she works with individuals, families, pastors, and meal, shelter, and hygiene programs to support those struggling with the isolating issues of mental, emotional or circumstantial difficulties.

If you have questions, please contact Marcia McLaughlin


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Lake Forest Park diverts landfill waste at twice the national average

Lake Forest Park remains one of the best recycling cities in King County and the State of Washington.

Last year, residents recycled and composted two thirds of its curbside-collected material (the national average is 30 percent; LFP recycles more than twice the national average at 65 percent).

“We are excited by the trend,” said Aaron Halverson Environmental Programs Manager. “We continue to encourage recycling and have set 70 percent as our citywide residential recycling goal.”

“We continue to invest in our recycling processing facility to further expand recyclable items,” Janet Prichard of Republic Services said. Republic Services is the City’s environmental partner and operates the largest recycling processing facility in the Northwest.


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Sen. Frockt applauds new higher education opportunities in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park

Saturday, March 28, 2015

On Friday, Shoreline Community College announced the Shoreline Scholars Scholarship Program, a program to create 50 new full tuition scholarships for students in the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Sen. David Frockt, who represents Lake Forest Park in the Senate and serves on the Senate Higher Education committee, applauded the proposal.

“Lake Forest Park and Shoreline residents will have more higher education opportunities close to home under this proposal,” said Frockt. 
“We all know that higher education is extremely important for students to succeed and get good jobs, so expanding accessible and affordable college opportunities in our area is critically important. 
"I applaud the leadership of President Cheryl Roberts and the Shoreline Community College to open these new scholarships to local students. Now the legislature’s job is to increase funding for colleges and universities across the state so all students have the chance to go to and afford college.” 

The scholarships will be available to students that reside within the Shoreline Community College District, have achieved a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average, have scored well on the Compass college placement tests and demonstrate financial need.

The program will be open for students enrolling in the fall of 2015. Information can be found on the college website.



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Holy Week at St. Dunstan's Episcopal

St. Dunstans' Episcopal

Holy Week Services At St. Dunstan's Episcopal 
Palm Sunday: 8:00am (chapel); 10:00am (St. Dunstan’s)
Maundy Thursday Agape Meal: 7:00pm
Good Friday: 7:00pm
Great Vigil of Easter (Saturday): 8:00pm
Easter Morning: 10:00am (combined service)



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Shoreline Chamber of Commerce sponsors China trip



The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a trip to China. Members and non-members alike are welcome. 

Travel dates Oct. 24 - Nov. 2, 2015

Trip includes:
  • Round Trip on Hainan Airline
  • 4-5 Star Hotels
  • Three meals a day
  • English speaking guide
  • All gratuities, taxes, and fees


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Attorney General defends states’ marijuana authority in US Supreme Court

From the Office of the Washington state Attorney General

Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a “friend of the court” brief today in the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to reject a challenge to Colorado’s marijuana laws. If the court takes up the case, it could threaten not just Colorado’s law, but also the regulatory structure for marijuana established by Initiative 502 in Washington state.

Nebraska and Oklahoma filed a lawsuit with the high court in December, claiming that Colorado’s Amendment 64 legalizing marijuana under state law is preempted by federal drug laws. They ask the court to hear the case under its “original jurisdiction” over lawsuits between states. Washington’s brief urges the court to reject that request.

“I am disappointed that Nebraska and Oklahoma took this step to interfere with Colorado’s popularly enacted initiative to legalize marijuana,” Ferguson said. “I filed this brief to protect Washington’s interests and the will of Washington’s voters from interference by other states.
“If the Supreme Court takes the unfortunate step of agreeing to hear this case, it will threaten every state’s ability to make its own decisions about how best to regulate marijuana, whether for medical or recreational purposes.”

The amicus brief argues that the Supreme Court should not take the case based on its own longstanding policies regarding disputes between states. Generally, the court looks at two issues to decide whether to hear such cases: the nature of the case and whether the parties have another avenue to litigate their issues.

This case fails both criteria.

On the first factor, the Supreme Court usually reserves its original jurisdiction for disputes over states’ sovereign interests, such as competing claims to land or water. This case, by contrast, is a simple policy dispute over how best to regulate marijuana.

The case also can and should be heard first in a lower court. That venue would allow the states to resolve their dispute without immediately impacting other jurisdictions around the country the way a U.S. Supreme Court decision could.

Deputy Solicitors General Jay Geck and Alan Copsey and Solicitor General Noah Purcell are handling this case on behalf of the Attorney General’s Office. 



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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation raises over $86,000

Foundation fund raiser
Photo courtesy SPSF

From the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation

What an inspiring day! Thank you so much for supporting the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation’s Spring Event; Growing Great Minds. 

Allison Chou with father Fred
Allison received the Shorewood Senior scholarship
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Because of the incredible generosity of over 300 attendees, we raised more than $86,000 to support academic excellence and expanded learning opportunities in every Shoreline Public School. 

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation extends thanks and recognition to the following sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor 
BSRE Point Wells, LP

National Scholar 
Spee West Construction

Valedictorian  
Boeing
Carter Subaru
Stoel Rives, LLC

Science in Action presentation by students
Sean Santos, Erin Hocraffer and
teacher Briahna Atteberry
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Salutatorian 
The Lumley Team/Windermere
Whizz Kids Academy

Honor Roll 
Dale Turner Family YMCA
Integrus Architecture
Real Property Associates, Inc.
Shoreline Principals Association
Spiro’s Pizza and Pasta
Shoreline Center Administrators

Business Table Sponsors 
Dunn Lumber
Foster Pepper, PLLC
James Alan Salon
McNamara Signs

Music by the Shorecrest High School Jazz Band
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Due to the generosity of our sponsors, the event expenses were completely underwritten, thus, every dollar raised at the event will go directly to promote learning and supporting students in our schools. Thank you!

A special thank you to Sam’s Club for donating the water and Richmond Beach QFC for donating the flowers.  The event was catered by Alexa’s Café & Catering.



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No injuries in runaway car accident

Laurel is pretty tough - this one stopped a car
Photo by Allan Bain

Neighbors in Richmond Beach were more than startled Thursday when an elderly neighbor came down the hill, missed the brake, hit the gas, and ended up in a laurel hedge at the corner of 21st Pl and 21st Ave. There were no injuries.

Police and fire were quickly on the scene
Photo by Bob Glasser

The car was deep into the shrubbery
Photo by Allan Bain
No question about where the accident took place
Photo by Bob Glasser



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Rat City inching closer to Champs, just three more bouts in Season 11

Rat City Rollergirls
Photo by James McDaniel

Tickets are sold out for Saturday’s matchup but never fear, there are two more opportunities to see Rat City’s home teams go head to head. 

April 11: Final Season 11 bout at The Rat's Nest

The mighty freight train that is the Derby Liberation Front will face off against Grave Danger, your worst nightmare. The jet-powered Throttle Rockets will take on the Sockit Wenches--oh yes we can. First whistle at 6 p.m. at the intimate Rat's Nest, which is located at 19022 Aurora Ave N. in Shoreline. Tickets are on sale for $20 via Brown Paper Tickets.

Rat City Rollergirls
Photo by Bob Ayres

April 25: Home Season Championships at KeyArena

Season 11 champs will be the night to end all nights for our home team competitors. Who will face off in the grudge match? Who will fight for the big-booted trophy? We'll also be sending big love to our featured charity, Cancer Lifeline. Tickets are $20.90 for adults and $14.78 for children 14 and under via Ticketmaster, and group discounts are available. More information here

“It’s such an exciting season, so many close games, diverse strategies and hard hitting plays. Every game teams are bringing new stuff to the table and playing every jam like it might be their last. I can’t believe how fast this season has gone by, I’m not ready for it to end! Championships are going to be epic,” said Betsy Nails, AKA Liz Argall of Grave Danger.


Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams, as well as the All Stars team and Rat Lab. It is Rat City’s mission to maintain a competitive athletic program, promote the sport of roller derby, provide quality sports entertainment for fans, and make a positive impact in the community.



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Scantlebury becomes fourth candidate for Shoreline City Council

By Evan Smith

Four people now have declared their candidacy for positions on the Shoreline City Council in the 2015 election.

Ginny Scantlebury, who ran unsuccessfully for a place on the Ronald Wastewater District board in 2013, has registered as a council candidate with the State Public Disclosure Commission.

The others who have registered are incumbent Councilman Jesse Salomon and candidates Jessica Cafferty and Keith Scully.

Registration with the PDC allows people to raise and spend money for the coming election.

Candidates file for ballot position May 11-15. Positions with three or more candidates appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, with the top two vote getters qualifying for the Nov. 3 general-election ballot. Positions with only one or two candidates appear only on the November ballot.

Three Shoreline Council positions will be on 2015 ballots – the positions held by Council members Chris Eggen, Doris McConnell and Salomon.

Salomon is the only incumbent to declare an intention to run.

Scantlebury said Friday that she hasn't decided which position she will run for.

Cafferty, program manager for the Women’s Funding Alliance in Seattle, has announced that she intends to run for the Eggen position.

Eggen hasn't revealed his plans.

City Planning Commissioner Scully has registered as a council candidate with the PDC, without naming a specific council position.

Salomon has reported raising $20,408 and spending $1,549. Scully has raised $11,950 and spent $535. Cafferty has raised $6,350 and spent $42.



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Scholarship opportunities: 50 full-ride scholarships to Shoreline Community College

Friday, March 27, 2015

Students studying on the lawn of the
beautiful Shoreline campus

While the cost of attending college may be going up, for more than 50 incoming students this fall at Shoreline Community College their tuition for the next two years could be … zero.

Shoreline Community College, the Shoreline Community College Foundation and other philanthropic partners are combining efforts on a new scholarship program called Shoreline Scholars that launches today, March 27, 2015.

“Shoreline Scholars is an investment by the college, the foundation and our supporters in our communities,” President Cheryl Roberts said. “We know that there are many students in our district who are studying hard and getting good grades, but, for a variety of reasons, wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend college.”

In many cases, these are the students who go on to help weave the fabric of our strong community. The Shoreline Scholars program is designed to come alongside those students to provide them with the confidence they need, and the college and community is there to help them achieve their educational goals.

The Shoreline Scholars Program for 2015 is for residents of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park who will be graduating from high school this spring. Home-school students are also eligible to apply. Shoreline Scholars will receive up to a full tuition scholarship for two years in any field of study, including university transfer or professional/technical programs.
Campus fountain

The college is using existing financial aid capabilities to provide 50 scholarships. The foundation is funding another five scholarships and Harley O'Neil, a Shoreline resident and owner of Spin Alley who also serves on the foundation board, is personally funding one more scholarship.

“We are speaking with others who may join us to create more opportunities, but at this point, we have 56 scholarships available,” Roberts said. “What a great way to mark our 50th anniversary, too.”

Foundation President Stephanie Santeford said she and foundation board members are excited to add a significant opportunity to the lineup of scholarships already offered through the foundation.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the foundation, residents and businesses to partner with the college to provide scholarships for students,” Santeford said.

The application process opens today, March 27. In addition to local and state residency requirements, to qualify for consideration students must have a 3.5 grade point average, meet minimum entrance test scores and show financial need.

Once applicants meet the minimum requirements, and because there is a limited number of scholarships, there is a first-come, first-served aspect to this program

Applicants must compile all required information and then hand-deliver their packet to the college on April 27-29, from 3:30-7 p.m. each day. Application packets will be reviewed for completeness on the spot. Only complete application packets will be accepted and no applications will be accepted after 7 p.m., April 29.

“We are celebrating 50 years of greatness at the college,” Roberts said. “This is our opportunity to not just be in the community, but of the community. We are excited about making this investment in the graduates in our district.”

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New Shorecrest lib dub

The new lib dub from Shorecrest features scenes from the The Hunger Games, Guardians of the Galaxy, Titanic, The Wizard of Oz, The Lion King, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and The Breakfast Club. 

Here is the Shorecrest Lip Dub link. Enjoy.



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Shrek performances Saturday and Sunday at Kellogg


We're a little late running this notice of the musical Shrek at Kellogg Middle School, but there are performances on Saturday at 7pm and a matinee on Sunday at 1:30pm.

Tickets - $8 adults and $5 students - are available at the door.

Kellogg is located at 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.




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Shorewood 1-nil over Marysville Pilchuck soccer

Shorewood hosted Marysville Pilchuck at Shoreline stadium on a windy Friday night. The match was very tightly contested with both teams having many outside shots on goal but to no avail until the 67th minute when Sam Anschell from Shorewood lofted a free kick into the penalty box and Javad Goudarzi was able to get his head on it and score for a 1-0 win.

Isaac Whitaker was in goal for 1-0 league, 2-1-2 overall. Kole Bradley-Kuk was in goal for Marysville 0-1, 1-2-2 overall.

--Bill Wilkins



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Glacier Peak vs Shorewood 3-27

Score and details for the softball game between Glacier Peak and Shorewood at Meridian Park Field 3/27/15

                       1    2    3    4    5   6   7            R    H    E
Glacier Peak   3   0     2    1    1   3   1           11  10    1
Shorewood     2  0     0     0    0   0   0            2    7     2

Battery
Glacier Peak - Ashley Slemmons, Lauren Nickul and Emma Bollinger (catcher)
Shorewood -  Kendall Adams, Ebony Harrison (7) and Alison Feise

Highlights
Glacier Peak - Bella Macmillan 1-4, 3B
                          Nina Kim 2-5, 2B
                          Emma Bollinger 2-4, 2B
                  
Shorewood:  Ebony Harrison 2-3, 3B
                        Kendall Adams 1-3, 2B

--Paul Jensen



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Shorecrest, Shorewood students qualify for international DECA conference

Shorecrest DECA students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorecrest and Shorewood High School students have qualified for the International DECA Conference in Orlando, Fla., as a result of their performance at the recent state event in Bellevue.

From Shorecrest:

Elizabeth Holmdahl, center
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Elizabeth Holmdahl, 1st in the Financial Literacy Promotion Plan

Daniel Wacker, Sydney Burns, NS Shelby Gresh will be presenting the Gold Level School Based Enterprise for the student store.

Evie Chapman, 8th place in Principles of Finance

Chloe DeVries was selected by Washington DECA to participate in the Elevate Leadership Academy, one of only seven students from Washington.

Emily Wray is the Shorecrest DECA adviser.

From Shorewood:

Scott Latz and Nicko Latz
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Scott Latz and Nicko Latz - 4th Place, Travel and Tourism Marketing Management

Cameron McDowell and Elise Rosenfeld
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Cameron McDowell and Elise Rosenfeld - 3rd Place, Buying and Merchandising Business Operations Research 

Sean McCurdy
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Sean McCurdy - 3rd Place, Entrepreneurship Participating: Independent Business

Ashley Garay and Jenny Ahn will be presenting the Gold Level School Based Enterprise for Student Store Operations.

Damon Oliveto is the Shorewood DECA adviser.

DECA is an international association of students of marketing and management.


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Save the date April 18-19 - planting stream buffer in Hillwood Park

If you would like to be part of this transformation, email
April 18-19, Saturday and Sunday
10am to 2pm 
Rain or Shine



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Shorecrest - Cascade track meet

Results from Thursday's track meet at Shoreline Stadium between Shorecrest and Cascade High Schools.

Thursday, March 26, 2015


Team scores


--Vicki Klein



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Shorecrest - Shorewood tennis meet

Shorecrest  0 - Shorewood 7
Friday, March 27, Kellogg Middle School
Shorecrest overall record: 1-2

Singles
1. Rachel Stevens (SC) vs Ellie Allen-Hatch, 2-6. 1-6
2. Elizabeth Parsek (SC) vs Jelena Bojc, 3-6, 1-6
3. Bianca Dang (SC) vs Emily Wright, 4-6, 2-6
4. Ji Hae Hong (SC) vs Amy Buswell, 0-6, 2-6

Doubles
1. Victoria Nguyen (SC) vs Genevieve O'Malley, 2-6, 0-6
    Zulka Bayasgalan (SC) vs Jenny Ahn
2. Julie Moss (SC) vs Sophie Sando, 5-7, 1-6
    Tessa Farnam (SC) vs Malaika Rosenfeld
3. Jillian Zhao (SC) vs Grace Taylor, 1-6, 2-6
   Anya Lewin (SC) vs Jessica Yuen

--Robert Mann




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Karaoke - Bingo celebrates its 5th birthday - there will be cake



Cake and prizes for everyone to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Senior Center, and the 5th year of Karaoke - Bingo! 

Make your reservation online. Guests need to be 21 and over.



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Exploring Polenta cooking demo

This Sunday, Francachela Food Imports continues "Exploring Polenta," a cooking demo, extending through March every Sunday at 3:30pm-4pm.

Join us and learn how to make easy-to-prepare and low cost healthy dishes for meals at home and work.

Francachela Food Imports, 18002 15th Ave NE  Suite F, Shoreline, WA 98155, 206-697-7186.




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Shorewood tennis loses close match to Jackson Thursday

WesCo Prep girls tennis  3/26/ 15

SHOREWOOD  3  JACKSON 4

Singles
1. Emily Sandquist J def. Ellie Allen- Hatch SW 6-0, 6-2
2. Nicole Castro J def. Jelena Bojic SW 6-1, 6-2
3. Hannah Meitzner J def. Emily Wright SW 6-4, 7-5
4. Amy Buswell SW def. Arrienne Reiner J 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
1. Genevieve O’Malley / Jenny Ahn SW def. Aditi Vimawala / Candace Hahn J 6-2, 0-6, 6-2
2. Maheen Tamishidpaur / Amelia / Leong J def. Grace Taylor / Jessica Yuen SW 6-2, 4-6, 6-1
3. Sophie Sando / Malaika Rosenfeld SW def. Liz Cho / Kate Anderson J 3-6, 6-4, 6-1

Shorewood lost a very close match to Jackson 3-4 in a non- conference 3A versus 4A matchup. Shorewood’s non- conference record is 2-1. Tied at 3 wins each, it came down to the number two doubles match that was decided in a third set. Amy Buswell won her third straight match at number four singles to stay undefeated. In doubles, number one Genevieve O’Malley and Jenny Ahn, number three Sophie Sando and Malaika Rosenfeld, came from behind to win in their third set.

The T- Birds have a match at Shorecrest this Friday at 3:30pm at Kellog Middle School / Shorecrest tennis courts.

--Arnie Moreno 


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King County property values rebounding


From the King County Assessor's Office

In 2014, King County was the second fastest growing urban county in the nation, and a strong real estate market has driven property values steadily upward. While many residential properties increased in value, the majority have not returned to the pre-recession values of 2008.

King County property values increased 13.9% from $340.6 to $388.1 billion, and $5.4 billion in new construction was added in 2014. Look for the 2015 valuations in late May thru October. We encourage property owners to contact our office at 206-296-7300 or email us with questions regarding property valuations. 

The Assessor's Office is available to speak to professional organizations, service clubs, and community groups about the assessment process. Call 206-263-2261 or reach us here to schedule a presentation.

Property value increases do not represent a proportional increase in property taxes.

Key Facts:
  • Taxing districts are held to a one percent annual increase limit in property tax revenue regardless of changes in property values, unless, voters approve special levies. 
  • Overall, property taxes increased by 4.11% in 2015, but individual property taxes vary depending on the property location. 
  • Individual property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of a property, the total taxable property value in the community, voter-approved measures, and the budgets adopted by local governments.
  • Only 17.5 cents of every property tax dollar supports services provided by King County government. 
Our office has created a short presentation here to fully explain how property taxes are determined.


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Shoreline store is one of the "Ten Luckiest" for Washington Lottery

Shoreline's Luckiest Store
Echo Lake Neighborhood

The Washington Lottery recently announced the "Luckiest Stores” of 2014! This list includes the Top 10 “luckiest retailers" in the Puget Sound region and a Shoreline store is high on the list.

“Luckiest Stores” are the  retail locations that sold the most winning tickets worth $1,000 or more in the previous year.

The top 10 “Luckiest Stores” around the Puget Sound are:
  1. 13 Big Wins: Parkland Market Place at 13322 Pacific Ave S in Tacoma
  2. 12 Big Wins: Safeway at 13308 Meridian E in Puyallup
  3. 11 Big Wins: Seafood City Supermarket at 1368 Southcenter Mall in Tukwila
  4. 11 Big Wins: 7-Eleven at 1232 N 185th St in Shoreline
  5. 10 Big Wins: Safeway at 10223 Gravelly Lake Dr SW in Lakewood
  6. 10 Big Wins: Evergreen Food Store at 7306 Evergreen Way in Everett
  7. 10 Big Wins: Albertson's at 8611 Steilacoom Blvd SW in Olympia
  8. 10 Big Wins: Safeway at 3215 Harrison Ave NW in Olympia
  9. 10 Big Wins: Fred Meyer at 9925 State Ave in Marysville
  10. 9 Big Wins: Safeway at 4011 S 164th St in Seatac

Learn more about Washington’s Lottery and for all up-to-date winning numbers here

Since 1982, Washington’s Lottery has generated more than $3 billion to support important state programs including the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account.

Money in the Pathways Account goes toward helping students achieve their higher education dreams and supports early childhood education learning programs.

The state’s Lottery offers consumers several types of games: Mega Millions, Powerball, Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, The Daily Game, Daily Keno and Scratch.

More information here or join the online community on Facebook or follow on Twitter @walottery.



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Shoreline City Manager report - week of 3/23/2015

Weekly Update for Week of 3/23/15
From Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry

Council Meetings

March 23:
·         Dinner Meeting – Compensation and Classification Study
o   Doug Johnson from Ralph Andersen and Associates, the contractor we are using on the study, introduced the study process and began a discussion with Council on criteria used in selecting jurisdictions to be used as the market for the City’s salary survey.

·         Consent Calendar
o   Authorized the City Manager to Extend the Contract with Albright Floor Care for Janitorial Services through June 30, 2014.
o   Authorized the City Manager to Purchase a Street Sweeper and Backhoe Loader
o   Adopted Res. No. 371 Authorizing Reimbursement of Expenditures for Costs Relating to Surface Water Capital Projects from Bond Proceeds

·         Discussion of 145th Light Rail Station Preferred Alternative to be Studied for the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Planning Commission Recommendation
o   Council unanimously agreed to the Planning Commission's recommendation and voted to delay making a decision on a preferred alternative for the FEIS until after the 145th Street Corridor Study is complete, which is currently scheduled to be complete in December 2015.
·         Discussion of 2015-2017 Council Goals

March 30
·         Dinner Meeting (5:45 p.m.): Council Operations. The focus will be on public records related to handwritten notes and use of personal devices.

·         Business Meeting
o   Proclamation for Cesar Chavez Day: Shoreline/Lake Forest Arts Council Staff, and the Teaching Arts Instructor and students from the “Telling Stories: A Family Celebration of Cesar Chavez” Production, scheduled to take place on April 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, will be in attendance to accept the proclamation.

o   Franchise agreement with Astound for fiberoptics: The City has received an application for a new right-of-way franchise from Astound Broadband, LLC, doing business as Wave for a telecommunication (fiber optic) system in Shoreline. Astound will provide telecommunications, internet access, and private line services to potential customers, including mobile backhaul services to existing cell phone towers. Astound may also make available dark fiber or other facilities for governmental institutions. Astound does not presently intend to provide cable television service and understands that a separate franchise may be required to provide cable services. Astound’s service area will initially include the general area west of Interstate 5 between N 205th Street and N 145th Street.

o   Annual Traffic Report: Staff will present the 2014 Annual Traffic Report.

o   Incarceration Alternatives and District Court Update: Recently, the City’s prosecuting attorney has raised a few questions about the City’s jail services and alternatives to incarceration for individuals charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses. This item explores each of those along with various ‘judiciary tools’ that may be utilized as the situation warrants. There are a number of sentencing alternatives to incarceration, including electronic home monitoring and work release. Further, there are a number of judiciary tools available to defendants should a defendant meet certain conditions. For example, defendants may take advantage of King County’s Regional Mental Health Court (RMHC) and Regional Veterans Court (RVC) if eligible. This item will also include an update on Court operations and new initiatives by King County District Court Presiding Judge Donna Tucker.

Agenda Planner Updates

·         April 20: Deputy Mayor Eggen and Councilmembers McConnell and Salomon have requested that the Council consider amending Shoreline Municipal Code 3.60 to add “tolling” as an allowed revenue to be collected by the Shoreline Transportation Benefit District. This item requires a public hearing.

·         May 4: Deputy Mayor Eggen and Councilmember Roberts have requested a community presentation by the North King County Mobility Coalition.

Sound Transit (ST) Lynnwood Link Extension FEIS

ST shared a presentation at the North End Leadership Meeting on Monday, March 16. The ST Capital Committee will meet on April 9 and it is anticipated that ST will provide their staff recommendation on the final preferred alternative at that time. The ST Board is scheduled to vote on the preferred alternative on April 23.

Specifically slides 9 & 10 reference the 185th station and the  parking garage being on the west side of I-5 in the preferred alternative and the potential of moving the parking garage to the east side with the station. It seems that the cost difference is very minor in the scheme of things ($1 to $2 m), and some of the drivers to considering this change may be concerns of the Federal Highway Administration that the proposed siting on the west side may pinch future expansion of I-5 (hopefully more people will be using light rail so there is not a future need for I-5 expansion).

Slide 13 provides some interesting comparisons of adding 130th and/or 220th stations to the Lynnwood Link extension and both the ridership and financial impact. Adding either station does not add to overall ridership, but just dilutes the ridership of the 145th and Mountlake Terrace stations. Adding the stations adds significant cost. Also Transit Oriented Development potential at 130th (with current zoning) is considered low.

2015 NPDES Annual Report

This week we submitted two letters to the Department of Ecology for two minor “nonconformance” issues. In 2014, the City was not fully in compliance with 2 of the 67 requirements of the 2013-2018 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater General Permit. The City is required by our NPDES permit to make notification. We anticipate that this is simply a procedural issue, especially since we have remedies/explanation, and it is our expectation that Ecology will accept our Annual Report without hesitation. 

Below are the two issues:
·         These 2 requirements were S5.C.4.c.iv Controlling Runoff from New Development, Redevelopment and Construction Sites and S5.C.5.a.ii Municipal Operations and Maintenance of Catch Basins.

o   For the requirement of S5.C.4.c.iv Controlling Runoff from New Development, Redevelopment and Construction Sites, the City was not in compliance with inspecting all permanent stormwater treatment and flow control BMPs/facilities and catch basins in new residential developments every 6 months. The City has recently updated it permitting process to require a "Storm Water Conveyance Permit" to ensure that these required inspections are performed on all active residential construction sites. This process will help ensure the City's full compliance for the 2015 reporting year.

o   For the requirement of S5.C.5.a.ii Municipal Operations and Maintenance, the City was unable to meet the 6-month catch basin cleaning deadline due to timing differences between inspection dates and when the City’s contractor can clean identified catch basins. The City does meet the intent of the permit because catch basins are being cleaned, but within an 8 month timeframe, instead of the required 6 months. The City is working on improving the catch basin cleaning process with the goal of meeting the 6-month permit requirement within the next two years.

Olympic View Water/Sewer District (OV) Comprehensive Sewer Plan Amendment

King County, Ronald Wastewater District, and the City each submitted letters to OV regarding its proposed Comprehensive Sewer Plan Amendment and the corresponding Determination of Non-Significance regarding alternatives being considered for proposed infrastructure to transport sewer flows from Point Wells to the Edmonds Treatment Plant. All three agencies believe that the proposed amendments require their agency approval and that there are gaps/inaccuracies with the SEPA analysis.

City Events

2015 city-wide City sponsored community event matrix. This matrix does not include all of the special events (i.e.,doesn’t list the summer concert series, etc), but does list the major events that City staff coordinate and participate in throughout the year. These events occur outside of the traditional 8 to 5pm work day. There are 26 events listed and include staff support, lead department, and if applicable police role. Many of the events are in the summer months, but not all, as there are already three City sponsored community events in December.

This and That

·         The Chronic Nuisance case and enforcement on the 14814 Greenwood property is continuing. The primary tenant who is suspected of setting a fire in the house has been served with a Complaint and Summons from the City in jail. The City is still trying to locate the property owner to serve the Complaint and Summons.

·         I received a letter this week from the Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency regarding the Emergency radio Communications in King County.

·         Captain Scott Strathy and Community Services Manager Rob Beem will be participating in a community conversation regarding anxiety and depression sponsored by Guided Pathways Support for Youth and Families, April 23, at Trinity Presbyterian Church. See flyer.



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