Shoreline Area News

Shoreline Little League Baseball Juniors in the State Tourney

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Shoreline Little League plays hard

Text and photos by Geoff Vlcek

On Saturday the Shoreline Little League Junior level baseball team played down in Vancouver, Washington, against Redmond. The boys played hard but the errors early in the game really were too tough for them to overcome.

Late in the game the game they made a comeback which allowed SLL to get the score closer but Redmond held off SLL’s surge to take the game by a score of 14-7 in 7 innings.

Entering the losers' bracket with some fire under their feet to get back into their winning ways, their next game was on Sunday against District 5. On Saturday, District 5 lost to West Valley by a score of 23-1, according to the Washington Little League website.

Shoreline started this game with a bang, scoring 14 runs in the first 2 innings. District 5 was a really young team with little experience, but they put 100% into the game, even down 21-0 going into the top of the 5th and final inning.

Shoreline allowed a run in that inning and came out on top by a score of 21-1. Normally the game would have gone a full 7 innings, but there is a mercy rule that goes into effect when a team is up by at least 10 runs after 5 innings of play are completed.

Then on Tuesday the boys faced Redmond again in a rematch after they were beaten by 7 runs on Saturday by the same team. This time Shoreline showed true dominance by ending the game in the 6th innings with a walk-off scoring run for a 15-5 win. This was a huge win since they lost their first game and you are eliminated when you lose 2 games.

Thursday Shoreline plays Steel Lake/ Kent from District 10 at 6pm on the same field, Glenwood, in Vancouver, Washington. Steel Lake/ Kent lost their first game of the tournament 6-4 but has since won 3 straight, including a win Wednesday of 15-5 over North Kitsap from District 2.

Shoreline has to win Thursday, win Friday and then win two games on Saturday to win the State Championship, but from what I have seen from this team so far, I have no doubt they can pull it off.

New Washington voters can register through 4:30pm Monday

By Evan Smith

New Washington voters can register through 4:30pm Monday to vote in the August 2 primary election, but they must register in person at either the King County Elections Office in Renton or the King County Elections Voter Registration Annex in downtown Seattle.

In-person registration is at the county elections office, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton. The registration annex is at the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle. The elections office in Renton is open Friday and Monday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The registration annex is open Friday and Monday from 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm.

Voters who register in person can either get a ballot by mail or vote on accessible machines at the elections offices if they choose to wait for their registration to be validated through the state voter registration database, a wait that requires a few minutes.

The deadline to register on line or by mail or for currently registered Washington voters to update their addresses was July 4.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.

Hook Me Up at the North City Jazz Walk

Hook Me Up at the 2015 Jazz Walk
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Come and hear Hook Me Up at the Frank Door Delivery Store at Tuesday, August 16 as part of the 10th Annual North City Jazz Walk. Music begins at 6:30 pm.

This site is sponsored by the Rain City Rotary and the office of Brad Lancaster Law and features outdoor seating with a beer and wine garden.

Hook Me Up, a Tacoma based quartet featuring trumpeter Tracey Hooker, will be playing a mix of jazz and pop — familiar themes with a fresh jazz treatment.

From the music of Chuck Mangione to Stevie Wonder, you’ll recognize that these players bring years of wisdom and experience to the stage.

There are also nine other venues with music and a variety of food items for purchase.

Be advised the 15th Ave NE between 175th and 182nd NE will be closed between 6:00pm and 11:00pm during the North City Jazz Walk.

Tickets are available for $15 at several local businesses as well as online. Day of tickets will be $20.

Further information and tickets here

Washington delegation at the Republican National Convention

Washington delegation at the RNC
Photo courtesy Lori Sotelo

The Washington delegation at the Republican National Convention could be spotted in the crowd with their evergreen headgear.

State Republican Chair Susan Hutchinson
Photo courtesy Lori Sotelo

The Washington delegation cast its 44 votes in unity for the candidate the primary voters of Washington State supported, Donald Trump.

Proposal to make Puget Sound a no-discharge zone for vessel sewage

The Department of Ecology, with support from other state agencies, has formally requested that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protect Puget Sound by making it a no-discharge zone for vessel sewage.

The move would prohibit commercial and recreational vessels from releasing sewage into Puget Sound.

The Sound’s shellfish beds, swimming beaches and protected areas are especially vulnerable to vessel sewage. The sewage discharged contains relatively high concentrations of bacteria and viruses that can remain active even several miles or hours after entering the water.

“Washington has made a tremendous investment in the protection and restoration of Puget Sound,” said Ecology Director Maia Bellon, the agency that is leading the request. “This designation is an important piece of our strategy, and is a necessary step forward for one of our state’s most prized ecological treasures.”

The no-discharge zone would be the first in Washington and the Northwest. The EPA has established more than 90 such zones in 26 states.

The no-discharge zone designation is a near-term action on the Puget Sound Action Agenda.

“This designation is an important tool in recovering Puget Sound,” said Sheida Sahandy, executive director of the Puget Sound Partnership. “It supports one of the region’s key strategic initiatives – restoring and re-opening shellfish beds. It also helps achieve both environmental and economic recovery outcomes.”

The Partnership is the state agency leading the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. It coordinates the Action Agenda, a regional recovery plan, by working with hundreds of partners – governments, tribes, scientists, businesses, nonprofits and others.

If approved by EPA, Ecology and other agencies would begin implementing the zone’s no-discharge requirement with education and technical assistance. These efforts would be augmented, as needed, by law enforcement in response to violations.

Missing teenager found in Federal Way

Florida girl found in Federal Way
after disappearing from Skagit County

Katelynn “Katie” Barlow, 14, is now safe with law enforcement authorities after she was located in Federal Way Thursday afternoon. She appears to be healthy and unharmed, but will be assessed further.

The joint investigation by the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI developed information that led to Katie at a mall in Federal Way. Before her recovery around 1pm, she was last seen on Sunday, July 17, around 10:30pm in the Big Lake, Washington, area, where she had been vacationing with extended family. Katie’s home residence is in Brevard County, Florida.

Investigators appreciated the abundance of tips, and support for their search. There have been no arrests. The investigation will continue in order to learn more about the circumstances of Katie’s disappearance.

Photo: Drink like a fish

This drinking fountain is located on the Burke-Gilman Trail at the intersection of Beach Drive NE and Bothell Way NE.

Stop by on your healthy walk / bike ride and take a look. Another project to remember the rich history of inter-agency cooperation to achieve a healthier Lake Forest Park in the future. It was installed in 1994 and still draws folks’ eyes today.

--Courtesy of Pete Rose, LFP City Administrator

Seattle Times: Feature story on Olympic diver Katrina Young

Shoreline resident makes the Olympics
Katrina Young, platform diver

Shoreline native Katrina Young, a graduate of Shorecrest High and Florida State, used a clutch performance at the Olympic trials in June to qualify for the Olympics in the women’s 10-meter platform.

The Seattle Times wrote a feature article on Shoreline resident Katrina Young, who qualified in June for the U.S. swim team for the 30 meter platform dive.

See the article here.

The Olympics are expensive for U.S. athletes, as the U.S. is one of the few countries that does not subsidize its athletes. Katrina has a fundraising page where people can donate to help her with expenses.

Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) events

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) will be sponsoring several events this fall regarding emergency preparedness and would like to see you there:

September 24th – Northshore Emergency Preparedness Fair

Lake Forest Park Town Center, 10am-2pm.
Give-a-ways, emergency supplies, hands-on activities, etc.

October 1st – Northshore Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Northshore Fire Station (Kenmore), 9am-1pm
Hands-on activities, simulated fire suppression, gas shut-off and generator examples, etc.

October 6th (Every Thursday for 8 weeks) – Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)

Northshore Fire Station (Kenmore)
Evening hours

For more information, contact Carl Lunak

"Meat" and Greet BBQ with American Legion July 30

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will host a Veterans “Meat” and Greet BBQ event during the hours of 11:30 to 2:30pm on Saturday, July 30, 2016.

The event is open to all U.S. Military active duty and veterans having served in the five branches of service with honorable discharge, also war time merchant marines. The Post Auxiliary will participate as well, along with family members and guests of veterans.

Come and join us for burgers (including some vegans) and hot dogs along with the “tasty” side dishes, salads and condiments. Let’s not forget the watermelon, soft drinks and bottled water to be served. Leave your money at home, as the food will be served at no cost to those attending.

Please come during the “grilling hours” stated above. Bring family, friends and especially your veteran friends and enjoy the conversation and fellowship.

The American Legion Post is located at 14521 17th Ave. NE, Shoreline, 98155.

Event: “Meat” and Greet BBQ

Date: Saturday, 30 July 2016

Time: 11:30 to 2:30pm

Location: 14521 – 17th Ave. NE, Shoreline 98155

[Behind Goodwill at NE 145th St and 15th Ave NE]

Continuing Education: type faster with more accuracy with Quick Keyboarding

Type Faster and with More Accuracy: Quick Keyboarding with Keytimer - Course Fee $40.00

Learn to type by touch using all your fingers and/or increase your speed and accuracy.

At the end of the first session, you will be able to type all the letters of the alphabet, the horizontal numbers, comma and period on the keyboard without looking at your fingers.

Using a scientifically designed book, you will see quick results.

Textbook: (with software): KEYTIME® Skillbuilder© Learning Kit and KEYtimer© Software CD,available in bookstore as a kit. ISBN 978-0-9627395-0-7

8:00am-12:00pm MTWTh
Start date: 7/25/16 - End date: 7/28/16
Building 5000, Room 5116, Shoreline Community College,
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.
Instructor: Lewis, L.
Course P-CMP 100, Item 081

Aurora Theatre Company presents Oliver! at Shoreline City Hall outdoor theater

8 Performances Only! August 11-12-13 19-20 25-26-27

Aurora Theatre Company presents

"Oliver!"

Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart

Based on the Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist"

Vocal Direction by Dori Baunsgard Musical Direction by Michelle Choate

Directed by SCOTT CHARLES FRANCIS

2016 PRODUCTION SPONSORS

The City of Shoreline - Gravity Payments - Charlie's Produce

Smeraldo Restaurants - Havana Social Club and The Saint

Ronald United Methodist Church

FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE

Be an Angel!

Aurora Theatre is seeking donations for 2016 summer productions

Shoreline Little League Baseball Juniors win District 8 Championship

Photos and text by Geoff Vlcek

On Saturday, July 9th, the Shoreline Little League Juniors level baseball team won the District 8 championship game in dramatic fashion against the NE/RUG team.

Shoreline led for most of the game until the top of the 7th inning where NE/RUG took a 7-6 lead. The SLL boys rallied in the bottom of the 7th inning to tie the game back up at 7-7.

Since their games normally end after 7 complete innings, unless the game is tied at that point, they went into an 8th inning where Shoreline held NE-RUG to zero runs.

Then in the bottom of the 8th inning Shoreline’s Alex Krasnoselsky came up to bat with a runner in scoring position and hit a walk-off single to win the District 8 Championship for Shoreline Little League.

The team now moves on to the State Tournament in Vancouver, Washington.

Congrats to the players, coaches and parents.

Roster:

Freddy Byington

Connor Carrell

Kallon Daley

Erik Ertsgaard

Vinnie Hacker

Ethan Hancock

Alex Krasnoselsky

Bryce Lindberg

Anders Lone

Tanner Lynch

Joe Lynch

Stephen McLeod

Kenji Miller

Cooper Warren

Manager: Brian Sims-Fahey

Coaches: Carl Miller, Jason Hancock

North City Jazz Walk welcomes Mercy Merci to the North City Lounge Aug 16

Mercy Merci will play at Jazz Walk

The band Mercy Merci consists of local Seattle musicians performing since the 70’s and a seasoned guitarist from Europe. Duwayne Andrews: vocals, organ; Edgar Haimerl: guitar; Bob Merrihew: drums; Harry Rivera: saxophone.

Our music sound is ever evolving to inspire a crowd with Jazz mixed in with elements of Blues and moments of Funk.

Mercy Merci was named for the gratitude (mercy) to perform music we love and thanks (merci) to the audience that listens to the music we create. We draw inspiration from Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery and Cannonball Adderly while adding our special twist to Jazz standards and popular tunes.

More information or purchase tickets for 10th Annual North City Jazz Walk here.

Shoreline issues Final EIS for 145th Street Station Subarea

The City of Shoreline has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the 145th Street Station Subarea Planned Action and it is now available for public review. No action will be taken before July 25, 2016.

The City looked at four zoning alternatives for the subarea around the future 145th Street Sound Transit station and analyzed potential impacts.

The Subarea Plan will guide the long term redevelopment of this area with goals and policies to promote higher density mixed-use and residential development, employment, neighborhood-serving businesses, multi-modal transportation options, parks, public services, and utility infrastructure.

The FEIS includes a summary of impacts and mitigation measures to accommodate anticipated levels of growth over the next 20-years and for build-out of the potential zoning alternatives studied.

Copies of the FEIS and Appendices can be downloaded from the project website

Copies of the Final EIS are also available for public review at the City Planning department and the Shoreline Library or for purchase on compact disc.

City of Shoreline
Department of Planning and Community Development
17500 Midvale Ave. N.
Shoreline, WA 98133

Shoreline Public Libraries
345 NE 175th Street 19601 21st Avenue NW
Shoreline, WA 98155 Shoreline, WA 98177

Questions or for more information contact Steven Szafran, Planning and Community Development, 206-801-2512

City Council Proclamation of NW SolarFest Day

The Shoreline City Council has proclaimed July 23, 2016 as NW SolarFest Day.

For 13 years, this annual event has supported the City’s Sustainability Strategy that recognizes the value and practical application of alternative energy sources.

One example is Shoreline City Hall, a LEED Gold building that demonstrates many green features such as solar electric, solar hot water heating, solar trash and recycling containers and electric vehicle charging and many more features that can be seen here.

NW SolarFest offers our community and the region, tools, materials and resources to incorporate sustainable practices in daily living.

The Fair is July 23rd at Shoreline Community College. The weather looks fantastic and it will be a great day to be outside.

Remember that the second Solarize Shoreline workshop takes place at the Fair at 10:30. Pre-registration is requested.

Work up your appetite visiting over 70 exhibits and talk with experts on sustainable products, services and nonprofit work. Meet with your neighbors at the Conversation Café. Grab some lunch from the food trucks and sit and enjoy the low carbon, high joy entertainment on the stages and join the laughter of the Trash Fashion Show with dogs as models scheduled for 2pm.

The KIDZone will feature Home Depot’s make and take activity, the Insect Safari, and live voltage demonstrations from Puget Sound Energy.

Stop by the information booth for your Fair Guide, grab your Sponsor Passport, visit the sponsors and enter to win prizes. Visit the Solar Store for solar goodies and buy a raffle ticket to support NW SolarFest and a chance to win a Propella electric bike!

For more information contact NW SolarFest

Cats: 12 is the new 10 and Gracie is waiting patiently - ADOPTED

Beautiful Gracie wants a forever home
Whitney Mason Photography

"If I had a home, I would be so happy every day. If I had a person to love me, it would be just like heaven!"

Gracie is 12 years young - please don't let a number stop you from giving her a chance! She is in good health and has years of love to give.

Gracie's snowy white fur is soft to the touch, and she has beautiful bright eyes. She's a lovely kitty, who will make a loyal companion. Gracie's previous owner declawed her front paws. She uses her litter box 100% of the time. Please come meet Gracie this week!

Gracie is available for adoption at Seattle Area Feline Rescue.

You can learn more about adopting Gracie here or by stopping by the rescue to meet her at 14717 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

UPDATE: Beautiful Gracie is waiting no more. She has found her forever home!

Photo: Osprey chicks

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Osprey chicks check out the world. Their enterprising parents built their nest on top of a light pole in a local park where photographer Jerry Pickard has been keeping an eye on them.

LFP Police thank the community

Photo courtesy LFP Police

From the LFP Police Department

There has been an amazing outpouring of support for our police department from our community of over the last many days. Thoughts and prayers came from children, parents, neighbors and friends. They came as cards and letters, voice and email, and personal visits.

Many of those thoughts and prayers of gratitude were accompanied by tears and those tears have not fallen silently, we heard each and every one of them.

This is an amazing community, thank you for your continued support.

Artist Reception at The Gallery at Town Center

The Gallery at Town Center invites you to stop by on Thursday, July 21 from 5pm-7pm for an Artist Reception. See a new exhibition of work by artists Angie Ketelhut and Jennie de Mello e Souza, enjoy refreshments and the company of other art lovers, and buy work by great local artists during this fun event.

The Gallery at Town Center is a program of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council and is located inside the Lake Forest Park Town Center on the lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

About the artists:

Angie Ketelhut grew up in the Midwest USA and received a BFA in Illustration from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Her expressive painting style and use of vibrant colors captures and honors the furry friends who bring so much joy and happiness to our lives. Ketelhut has sold her work internationally and offers custom portraiture through her website. She now resides just outside of Seattle with her husband, son, and Boston Terrier.

Jennie de Mello e Souza’s background is in scientific illustration and art history. A few years ago, she decided to venture in a different direction, moving away from the realistic, and precise rules scientific illustration and beginning to explore her limits of abstraction.

This was a challenge after years of painting so precisely. To be able to improvise, to evoke a feeling, and to instill sentiment into a painting instead of scientific inquiry and exactitude was like free-falling and flying at the same time.

Her paintings are layers of colors, and paint is allowed to bloom and run. Sometimes a painting happens almost subconsciously, and colors seem to paint themselves. Other times, the layers build up and seem to speak through each other, making a whole that is intricate and interdependent. de Mello e Souza hopes it helps her viewers feel some emotion; entirely personal, precious, and beautiful. de Mello e Souza lives and works in Edmonds.

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.

Missing teenager - FOUND

Katelynn Barlow was found Thursday in Federal Way. See story.

Katelynn (Katie) Barlow, 14, is missing after visiting extended family in the Big Lake, Washington area.

Katie Barlow is missing
Photo courtesy Seattle FBI

Although the search for her is based in Skagit County, Katelynn may have travelled to Snohomish County.

In case she may have traveled further, investigators are asking the public across Washington state to please keep an eye out for Katelynn.

The FBI is assisting Skagit County Sheriff’s Office in its search efforts.

Any person with information should contact the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office at 360-428-3211.

Thursday Roundtable: The Customized Cover Letter

This Thursday (7/21): The Customized Cover Letter

I’ve seen plenty of letters that seem like they were lifted right off the Internet and don’t address very well the requirements to whatever job position the candidate is applying. Responding to an ad? Before whisking off our resume and letter, we need to make sure we’ve studied the ad to determine how our qualifications match the employer's requirements. Armed with this information, you can craft a cover letter that positions you as the ideal candidate.

There’s a great method afloat and I’ll show you what it’s about!

We’ll go through a near perfect example of a customized cover letter and discover what those who are selected for interviews are doing, what they aren’t, and why.

Bring your letter on a thumb drive, or email it to me, and we’ll project a few and go through them.

Thursday, July 21, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Building 9000, Room 9202 (Campus Map, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Parking.

--Ron Carnell

Construction crew hits gas line at Aurora Village

Shoreline Fire blocks access to Aurora Village
while gas line is repaired
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Evidently Wilcox construction or their subcontractor has not seen the Call Before You Dig ads because they managed to hit a gas line during construction Friday for the new building at Aurora Village. (see previous article).

Fire stands by while repairs are made
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire blocked regular traffic to the area while gas crews repaired the line.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Edmonds Police ask for public's help in finding runaway driver

Joshua Blackwell
Wanted for eluding police

The Edmonds Police are looking for Joshua Blackwood, a 21 year old from the Everett area.

Monday night around 7:30pm he fled from an officer in the silver car in the photographs.

The officer tried to stop him for reckless driving and he took off at a high rate of speed.

After a short time, the officer stopped chasing him because Blackwood was driving too dangerously.

Car was crashed on the ramp from SR 104 to SR 99.
Photo courtesy Edmonds Police

The officer found his car, crashed on the off ramp from State Route 104 to the northbound lanes of Highway 99 (right near Burlington Coat Factory).

The car had damage but the driver was able to run
Photo courtesy Edmonds Police

When the officer arrived, Blackwood got out and ran off. The officer checked Blackwood in the system and he had three misdemeanor warrants. One of those was for .... ...Reckless Driving.

Thanks to his actions from Monday night, we also want him for felony eluding of a police officer.

A K9 track was not able to locate him.

If you see Mr. Blackwood, or know where he is, please call 911.

The tattoo on his neck says "Family" in cursive.

WSP: First official Pokémon Go collision reported

A 28-year-old driver was cited for causing a collision in Fall City because he admitted to being distracted by the Pokémon Go App.

This is the first distracted driving collision reported to the Washington State Patrol (WSP) since the mobile app launched earlier this month.

On Monday July 18, 2015, a driver of a Honda heading eastbound on State Route 202 near 332nd Street in Fall City was traveling the posted speed limit when he collided into the rear of a newer Chevy sedan. The female driver of the Chevy had stopped in the roadway and was attempting to make a left turn when her car was hit. Neither the female driver nor her young son suffered any injuries.

Both cars were towed from the scene.

The driver of the Honda admitted to being distracted by focusing on his Pokémon Go App.

The WSP urges gamers to consider safety over their high score. Below are safety tips to consider before attempting to become a Pokémon master:

Do not trespass! Please don’t be poking out of bushes at WSP facilities or anyone else’s private property…especially at night as it will most likely trigger security or cause police to respond.
Please don’t catch and drive, it’s more dangerous than texting while driving.
If you’re on your way to a PokéStop, know your surroundings and pay attention to where you're going and who's around you.

Coming up soon: 4-Corners BrewFest

4-Corners BrewFest, Saturday, Aug 13,
3:00pm - 7:00pm, Innis Arden Clubhouse,
1430 NW 188th St, Seattle, WA 98177

2016 will mark the 6th year of the 4-Corners BrewFest. We have grown (but just enough), and have become the beer-lovers' event of the summer.

Haven't been yet?? Where have you been?

A BrewFest ticket is not just your opportunity to experience new beers or to revel in your favorites.

Your ticket includes 10 5-oz tastes of whatever strikes your fancy, enough food to qualify as dinner, live music, and the chance to rub elbows with Shoreline's finest residents. Your ticket also benefits a charity; this year's cause is homelessness, and Hopelink is our charity of choice. Proceeds from the 2016 BrewFest will be split between the 4 participating neighborhoods and Hopelink.

So... what do you bring?

Your ID. Yep, EVERYONE gets carded, even if you have grey hair and are married to our mom.
Your wallet. Just kidding, you can leave that at home (except for that ID). The ticket is all-inclusive, so you won't need a fat wallet.
Your friends. Your neighbors. Your out-of-town guests. Your favorite beer-lover.

What do you leave at home?

Your wallet (see above). You cannot purchase extra tastes (an insurance thing), so cash will just take up room in your pocket.
Your kids. This is a 21+ event, so even babes-in-arms cannot attend. Even if they love good craft brews.
Your dogs. It gets pretty crowded out there, and often a little hot too, so please leave the happy pups at home.
Your favorite stein. Yeah, we have tasting glasses. You won't get served in a 60-oz mug.
Sound good? Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. We offer a limited number of designated driver tickets online, and tickets are on sale both online and at Beach House Greetings.

Want to volunteer? Many hands make light work! Click this link to see our Sign Up on SignUp.com: Find the BrewFest page here, and check back often as our list of brewers grows!

We hope to see you on Saturday, August 13!!

Note to commenter: Irwin rated lower than incumbents

By Evan Smith

A commenter on the recent post about Municipal League candidate ratings (see article here) didn't like seeing Democratic candidate Wes Irwin get the same rating as incumbent Democratic State Rep. Cindy Ryu.

In fact, Irwjn's "Good" rating is one notch lower than Ryu's "Very Good" rating.

32nd District ratings from Municipal League

Position 1

Ruth Kagi- Dem-- Outstanding
Wes Irwin- Dem-- Good
David Schirle- Rep-- Adequate
Alex Hart- Lib-- Not qualified

Position 2

Cindy Ryu- Dem-- Very Good
Keith Smith- Ind-- Good
Alvin Rutledge- Rep-- Not qualified

Updated 11:20pm

Dollar Daze book sale at LFP Farmer's Market Sunday

Stock up for summer reading at the Lake Forest Park Farmers’ Market this Sunday, July 24th, from 10am to 3pm.

The Market is held on the lower level of Town Center, near City Hall, at the intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.

The Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library have collected hundreds of paperbacks, cookbooks, and kids’ books, each priced at one dollar. All proceeds from the Dollar Daze book sale will go towards children’s programs at the Library this Fall.

Look for the sale at the Sponsor’s Table at the Sunday Farmer’s Market in the lower parking lot of Lake Forest Park Town Center.

Celebrate Summer with the Sunshine Junkies at Swingin’ Summer Eve

Sunshine Junkies

CONCERTS IN THE PARK – SUNSHINE JUNKIES

Part of the City of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer Eve

Wednesday, July 20, 7pm (rain or shine)

Cromwell Park

18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline

It’s time again for the City of Shoreline’s annual Swingin’ Summer Eve community festival! Gather your family and friends and come down to Cromwell Park on Wednesday, July 20 for an evening of food, games, used books, and live music. The fun kicks off at 5:30pm and the free performance by 4-piece roots/rock band, the Sunshine Junkies, starts at 7pm.

To provide beautiful soundscapes, this 4-piece roots/rock band often uses unique percussion instruments from around the world like the cajon, udu drum, and hang drum (an inside out steel drum from Switzerland that you play with your hands), as well as cool guitars and mad scientist pedal boards.

Swingin' Summer Eve concert 2015
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Bring a blanket or low chairs so you can soak up the band’s fun mix of covers and originals in comfort.

Plus, try delicious infused waters at Aegis Living of Shoreline’s free “Hydration Station.”

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Concerts in the Park are always free and held at various community parks throughout Shoreline and Lake Forest Park on Wednesdays in July and August, rain or shine. Concerts in the Park are supported by the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Aegis Living of Shoreline, and by Arts Council friends and members.

For more information and details, visit the Arts Council’s website or call 206-417-4645.

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.

Commercial kitchen fire backs up traffic on Aurora

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire responded to a business at 152nd and Aurora around 12:30pm Tuesday for a kitchen hood and duct fire.

The fire was quickly extinguished but traffic backed up on southbound Aurora.

Photo: Gray skies over Lake Washington

Monday, July 18, 2016

Photo by Judith Muilenburg

Judith Muilenburg took a photo of the view from her deck in Lake Forest Park. A true Northwesterner, she loves the multi-colored gray skies.

Photo: Keeping up with vegetation growth in Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park slope mower at work
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

City Administrator Pete Rose told the City Council that "This time of year the vegetation seems to be on a growing frenzy straight out of the 1986 movie 'Little Shop of Horrors.' We have the slope mower out, weed whackers out and the King County Correction Work Program folks out all trying to put a dent in the vegetation growth."

Highway Work Zone Safety

The white patrol car was parked when the distracted driver
slammed into the back

Photos and text from Washington State Patrol

Last year, at least 33 Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicles were hit by distracted drivers while troopers were either at construction zones, or conducting traffic stops, or clearing a collision. Already by June 6 of 2016, 11 WSP vehicles were struck while troopers were stopped on the side of the road, with emergency lights activated. The numbers are on the rise. In 2014, 25 drivers ran into patrol vehicles.

It happened to King County District 2 Trooper Mallory Reynolds. Last December, Trooper Reynolds had her emergency lights activated while stopped on the right shoulder of I-5 south near the West Seattle Bridge. She was completing the impound of an abandoned car when a distracted driver rammed into her patrol vehicle with her still inside. “It caused a big jolt. The sudden impact caught me by surprise,” said Trooper Reynolds.

“It is not worth it to drive distracted when the risks jeopardize everyone’s safety,” says Trooper Reynolds.

The for-hire car driver was also traveling south I-5 in the right lane when he entered the shoulder and collided with the Trooper's patrol vehicle.

The distracted driver was traveling at least 30 mph on impact and if he was going any faster Trooper Reynolds says, “He most likely would have struck the tow truck driver who was hooking up the impounded car.”

The force of the impact injured Trooper Reynold’s back and caused the patrol vehicle to be in the shop and off the road for two full months.

Patrolling the roadways of King County, Trooper Reynolds has seen plenty of distracted drivers, "Talking on their phones, texting, taking pictures or entering coordinates into their GPS units, all of these activities take driver’s attention away from the roadways.”

Studies show that driving is a complicated task that requires the driver’s full attention.

Drivers need to pay particular attention to the road while in work zone. Since the summer construction season is in full swing, many drivers across Washington State are traveling through WSDOT work zones on a daily basis.

“Drivers can do their part too by slowing down and staying focused on the road at all times for the safety of our workers and for themselves and their fellow travelers,” said Justin Fujioka of WSDOT.

Many work zones change the way a highway looks, feels and drives. Following posted speed limits and paying attention to the changes ahead will help keep both drivers and the work crews safe.

Washington State Patrol Troopers will be out patrolling to ensure drivers are following the traffic laws.

Flags at half-staff

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, I hereby direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, July 22, 2016.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please call (360) 239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

Sincerely,

Jay Inslee
Governor

Party in the Park - Swingin' Summer Eve

Swingin' Summer Eve

Wednesday, July 20

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Cromwell Park: 18030 Meridian Ave N

Sponsored by the City of Shoreline in partnership with the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council

Join us for a family friendly mid-summer festival at Cromwell Park. There will be games, face painting, a used book sale, live music and food trucks. Minimal fee for some activities and food.

Additional information 206-801-2600.

Take Metro's survey about park-and-ride-parking

King County Metro is reaching out to riders who use our busiest park-and-rides.

Customers tell us it’s getting harder to find parking as lots grow more crowded. And we know some park-and-ride spaces are being filled by people going to nearby businesses, apartments, or construction sites.

Metro is now looking at a range of options to improve management of parking at our lots and garages, and we want your input.

Take this 10-minute online survey to tell us what you think, or contact us 206-263-9768.

The deadline for comments is Friday, August 19.

More information here

Voting For Judges - online information on judicial races

VotingforJudges.com is a nonpartisan, impartial source of information about judicial elections in the state of Washington.

The site was established in 2006 to provide information to voters in connection with the appellate judicial contests that year, and it has expanded to cover all judicial elections throughout the state.

To use the site, click the tab that says "Show My Elections" then select King county.

The King county page shows all the 2016 judicial elections and explains when they will appear on the ballot. Rules for judicial races are different than for regular races.

Following the links for each candidate will take you to pages that have the candidates' statements, backgrounds, a link to every major media story about the candidate, and a link to the TVW video voter's guide.

Eat well and do good at the Mobile Food Fight for Hunger

Cheese Wizards and Bread and Circuses’ trucks who will be back again this year
with some other Northwest favorites such as Nosh and Where Ya At Matt?
Photo courtesy World Concern

Twelve of Seattle’s top trucks, with a wide variety of food, will rally at World Concern’s headquarters in Shoreline on Sunday, August 28 from noon to 4pm at 19303 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133 for the World Concern's Mobile Food Fight for Hunger.

Feel good about what you spend on gourmet street food, knowing you are helping fight global hunger with your purchase.

Some of Seattle’s best (and nationally acclaimed) mobile eateries will be serving; from Where Ya At Matt’s New Orleans-style creole, to delectable sweet frybread from Off the Rez. There’s everything from British grub by Nosh to sticky BBQ from Wood Shop BBQ and gourmet grilled cheese by Cheese Wizards.

There will be activities for the kids, including a climbing wall.

The event benefits World Concern’s sustainable agriculture programs which help lift individuals and families out of poverty in Africa, Asia, and Haiti.

Worldwide, hunger kills more people every year than AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined, but with your help, World Concern makes a lasting impact in the lives of the poor in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Haiti.

World Concern is a Christian global relief and development organization headquartered in Shoreline. Areas of expertise include disaster response, clean water, education, food security, child protection, microfinance and health.

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