Crime in Shoreline week ending 6-5-2017 - alcohol and suicide

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week ending June 5, 2017

Shoreline police station
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Trending: 9 suicide attempts or threats this week; DUI arrests after traffic stops, public drunkenness

5-30  Subjects smashed window of vehicle parked at Saltwater Park, stole wallet and immediately went to Fred Meyer to use the credit cards.
5-30  Victim states he was assaulted by a group of men who followed him after a vehicle collision but he declines to assist in prosecution.
5-30  Trees in yard at 21xx NW 201st were cut without owner's permission.
5-30  Subject jumped the counter at QFC pharmacy and stole Codeine cough syrup.
5-31  Bullet holes found in Java Jane coffee stand on Goodwill parking lot.
5-31  Purse stolen from locker room at Y.
5-31  Honda Civic stolen from Trader Joe parking lot.
6-01  Shed on property broken into with sledge hammer, tools taken, damage, 163xx 23rd NE.
6-01  Homeowner's daughter and friends vandalize vehicles on the street, leaving a dead squirrel.
6-02  Burglar enters home on Linden through rear slider, steals car keys, cell phone, checks, and car.
6-02  Victim fell for phone scam and gave $2000 in Apple gift cards to a fraudulent IRS agent.
6-02  Intoxicated subject on Interurban Trail at 167th drinking from a bottle of vodka.
6-02  Intoxicated subject lying on ground at 155th and Aurora.
6-04  Intoxicated subject stumbling around in traffic at 182nd and Aurora.


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Happy Father's Day!



Happy Fathers Day to fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles, neighbors, coaches, church people, any male who has stepped up to be there for a kid. You are acknowledged and important!




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No school? The Crest has matinees

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The Crest is there for you. Six different theaters, $4 apiece, popcorn and candy. It must be summer!

The Crest is at the corner of NE 165th and 5th NE in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.



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Open House Thursday for Richmond Beach Road rechannelization



The City of Shoreline will hold an open house for the Richmond Beach Road Rechannelization project on Thursday, June 22, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Calvin Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

The format will be as follows:

1.      15-30 minutes for sign in/ looking at the displays

2.      30-45 minutes for a short presentation by City staff followed by a Q/A session

3.      The remaining time will be used for informal conversations with City staff and residents' further exploration of the displays.

Overview and History

This project will rechannelize Richmond Beach Road/ NW 195th St/ NW 196th St from 24th Ave NW to Dayton Ave N from four lanes to one vehicle lane in each direction and a center turn lane.

The primary goal of this project is to improve driver, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety and mobility.

Rechannelization also provides the ability to implement on-street bicycle lanes as well as pedestrian refuge space for pedestrians crossing the street between controlled intersections.

The project corridor has a history of collisions, and includes two of the high collision locations from the City’s 2017 Annual Traffic Report; the intersection of 3rd Ave NW and NW Richmond Beach Road, and the roadway segment of NW Richmond Beach Road from 3rd Ave NW to 8th Ave NW. A rechannelization was recommended as mitigation for the collisions.

In 2016 City Council approved the rechannelization as part of the 2017-2022 CIP.

The proposed cross-section was developed as part of the 2014 Transportation Corridor Study.



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Neighborhoods to get update on RADAR program

On Tuesday, June 20, from 7-9pm at City Hall, the Echo Lake and Meridian Park neighborhood associations will get an update on the Shoreline Police RADAR program.

RADAR is a specially trained unit within the department that partners police with mental health professionals. Depending on the situation, both police and mental health professional may respond to a call.

Starting with a public meeting where families were invited to share information about their vulnerable family members, the RADAR unit has been collecting information about people in the community who might need special handling.

In an ideal situation, they will already know the person they are being called to deal with - their name - what agitates them - what calms them down (Hey - how 'bout those Mariners!)

The program has been running for about six months. The members of the unit will talk about the program's successes, challenges, what situations they have encountered, and what they have learned in the process.

Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held in the Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers, Tuesday, June 20, 7pm.



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Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour Sunday, July 16 - tickets on sale now


The 22nd annual Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017. 

A notable highlight of the summer season, this year’s Garden Tour will not disappoint. The 2017 Garden Tour showcases five private gardens in the city of Edmonds.

From a lavish new-construction garden to an older homestead, from a Northwest Asian-fusion oasis to an abundant collection of interconnected theme garden rooms, this year’s tour is filled with inspiration.

In addition, we are honored to present the Chase Lake Elementary school garden – a refreshing new trend in education and gardening. This unique public / private partnership is one of the first in our area, and sure to be of interest.

Order your tickets online. Tickets are also available at the following local merchants: Sky Nursery, Garden Gear, Bountiful Home, and the Frances Anderson Center. Tickets are $15 each in advance, or $20 each at the first garden on the day of the tour.

Edmonds in Bloom is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.



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Cultural Rooms enrich the 2017 Shoreline Arts Festival


The ever popular Shoreline Arts Festival Cultural Rooms return this year to provide fun and enriching explorations into some of the cultures that make up the fabric of our community.

New to the festival this year is “A Glimpse of Africa” presented by JHP Legacy and the Latino Cultural Room presented by local community members. Coming back this year are rooms that explore the cultures of China, Korea, and the Philippines. Festival-goers of all ages will enjoy activities, exhibits, and treats that reflect the cultural history, traditions, and contemporary lives of the participating community groups.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free community event with something creative and fun for everyone!

Don’t miss these two extraordinary days of music, dance, theater, visual arts, food, culture, and more at the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave NE. Shoreline, WA) on Saturday, June 24th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, June 25th from 10am to 5pm.

 A Glimpse of Africa!

JHP Legacy is excited to be representing the African community at this year's Arts Festival. We encourage you to pass by our culture room to experience the rich culture of the African continent as we showcase some of our unique arts, crafts and fashion all over the continent. Finally, we invite you and the whole family to come enjoy the eccentric sounds of Ghana and join us for our free 45-minutes dance and drum workshop. Come prepared to sweat it out and have some fun at the Arts Council Festival.

Chinese Cultural Rooms (North and South)

China will be represented throughout two cultural rooms, organized by several community groups and the Evergreen Chinese School. Stop by to see a glimpse of the fascinating 4,000+ year history of Chinese civilization through artistic depictions in various mediums from past to present, as well as interactive demonstrations, like live calligraphy. Then, try your hand at traditional Chinese arts and crafts, including lantern making, paper folding, hanging gourd painting and paper maché mask painting.

Korea room
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Experience Korea!

The whole family can experience Korea through sights, sounds, tastes, and touch. Children can learn to play the game of Yut Nori, read Korean children's books, make traditional Korean clothing (Jong-y-Jup-Ki), write their names in Korean (HanGul), dress up in traditional Korean clothing (HanBok), play traditional musical instruments (AkGi), and much more. While the kids are engaged, parents can relax, read about Korean history and culture, partake in tasty treats and drinks which are served on traditional holidays, or participate in the hands-on activities as well.

Latino Cultural Room

Do you know the countries where Spanish is spoken in ... Asia and Africa? Come visit our room and you will learn that and much more. Plus, we'll have a display of traditional handcrafts from several countries, a 'Burke Box' courtesy of the Burke Museum, and kids of all ages will have a chance to make their very own Mexican sarape! by professional teaching artist Amaranta from Art Maranth.

You're also invited to music performances by local talents Marco Cortes, an engaging and entertaining kids favorite, and a promising singer in the CanciĂłn Ranchera scene, Lluvia Chavez. But wait, there's more! You'll have the opportunity of winning a beautiful hand-painted Talavera plate, donated by Milagros Mexican Folk Art, by participating in our free raffle.

¡Todos son Bienvenidos!

Filipiniana Cultural Room

The Filipiniana Cultural Room, hosted by Filipiniana Arts and Culture, will be featuring arts and craft activities, as well as workshops on Fan/Seashell Decor and Philippine Folk dance, like the world famous Tinikling or Bamboo Dance. This cultural room will also include exhibits of modern art, ethnic musical instruments, like the Igorot and Muslim gongs and Drums, and a costume display showcasing indigenous dress through the ages.

Free Shuttle Service to the Festival! 

Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at the Shoreline Farmers Market, then Meridian Park Elementary, and end at the Shoreline Center every 20 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 24 9am-9pm and Sunday, June 25 9am-6pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a program of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with major support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Possible write-in campaign feasible in Seattle, not​ here

Evan Smith
By Evan Smith

The Seattle Times said recently that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, who has not filed to run for re-election, might change his mind and run a write-in campaign.

It's not a far-fetched idea.

Getting elected as a write-in candidate is feasible for three reasons.

The first reason is Washington's "registered write-in" rule. This allows a write-in candidate to have his or her votes counted even with minor misspellings.

If Murray would run a write-in campaign without registering, his supporters would have to be sure to write "Murray," not "Murrey" or "Murrie." Even "Ed Murray" and "Edward Murray" would be counted separately.

That's not true for registered write-in candidates.

For a registered write-in candidate, elections officials would look for voter intent rather than exact spelling.

Either way, elections officials look at write-in votes only if the total number of write-in votes is enough to make a difference in the election.

Potential registered write-in candidates must register with the King County elections office by July 8 and pay the same filing fee as candidates who filed for ballot position in May -- 1 percent of the annual salary for the position.

The second reason that a write-in campaign could work is the low number of votes needed to qualify for the general-election ballot.

With 21 candidates on the ballot, someone may become one of the two qualifiers for the November ballot with 16 or 17 percent of the primary vote.

Murray could then get a place on the November ballot and in the voter's pamphlet for a head-to-head battle with the other top candidate.

Such an effort would be much harder in Shoreline, where only three candidates are on the primary ballot for a city council position, and it might take more than a third of the primary vote to qualify.

The third reason that a write-in campaign could work is the usually low turnout in August elections. Primaries for Seattle offices sometimes draw as little as 30 percent of registered voters. That means that a Murray campaign could focus on a small core of committed supporters.

Would it be easier to wait for the general election? No; it would be much harder with only two names on the ballot and with a much larger turnout.

But why not do both? Why not run a write-in campaign in the primary with a plan to try another one in November if he loses in the primary. He can’t; that would violate Washington’s “anti-sore-loser law,” which prohibits a candidate who was eliminated in the primary from running in November.

Murray would have a big advantage in fundraising, having raised far more money than any other candidate.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Amazing Fantastic Incredible: a MARVELous memoir

Amazing Fantastic Incredible: a MARVELous memoir
by Stan Lee and Peter David and Colleen Doran

Of course Stan Lee's memoir is told in comic format.

Mere print could never capture the exuberance, the ego, and the buoyant zest of the most legendary name in the history of comic books.

Stan Lee not only co-created many of Marvel Comics' most popular superhero characters like Spiderman, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-men, he spent his long and prolific career writing, editing, promoting and publishing comic books and the comic book industry.

Stan Lee narrates his own life story with the same bouncy, conversational narrative style that he uses when talking to groups at comic book conventions: big gestures, big ideas, and lots and lots of enthusiasm for the fun life he has had.

He doesn't skip over the sad stuff or the hard stuff, but he doesn't dwell there, either. There are lots of little anecdotes from his life and plenty of unexpected stories too, like the time he worked on a WWII US Army campaign to combat venereal disease (give yourself a giggle and do a Google Image search for "VD Not Me" to see some of the vintage posters created by the campaign).

The narrative reads like a brag sheet splashed with copious amounts of super-radioactive slime: it's not great literature, but it is great fun. There are mentions of sex and sexual situations, references to comic book violence, and plenty of scantily-clad female superheros pictured. Plus a few epic superheros who turn green or burst into flame periodically.

Highly recommended.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Free pancakes and open house at Northshore Fire in Kenmore Saturday morning

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

Firefighters are cleaning house for company Saturday, as the community is invited to an Open House and free Pancake Breakfast.

Come join us from 9-12pm at Station 51 this Saturday!

Northshore Fire Department serves Kenmore and Lake Forest Park. Station is located at 7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore 98028.



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Meeting with neighbors at Shoreline Community College

SCC Campus
Join Shoreline Community College for a neighborhood conversation.

Wednesday, June 21 in building 9000 (the “PUB”) from 6:30 - 8:30pm.

Learn about the College's future plans and have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to College leadership.

Open to all. Parking is free. 16101 Greenwood Ave N, 98133.

We hope to see you there!


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Public comment wanted on ferry fare increase proposal

Elwha
Photo by Jan Hansen
Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this October.

The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years.

The proposed increase must generate $381 million in operating revenue between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, as required in the recently passed two-year state transportation budget for Washington State Ferry operations.

The commission’s proposal includes two ferry fare increases over the next two years. The commission proposed these increases after considering input from Washington State Ferries and the Ferry Advisory Committee on Tariffs.

A summary of the ferry fare proposal is as follows:

October 1, 2017
  • 2.9 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles
  • 0.8 percent to 1.8 percent fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer), depending on vehicle size
  • 2.5 percent fare increase for passengers
  • Passengers who bring bicycles with trailers will see an increase as they begin paying the motorcycle/driver (stowage) rate instead of the combined passenger fare with bicycle surcharge 
October 1, 2018
  • 2.5 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles
  • No fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer)
  • 2.1 percent fare increase for passengers
  • School Group passengers fare will increase from $1 per group for a one-way trip to $5 per group for a one-way trip 
The commission is expected to take action and vote on the final fare and policy changes on Wednesday, July 26.

Ways people can comment on the ferry fare proposal :
  • Email transc@wstc.wa.gov. Indicate “Ferry Fares” in the subject line.
  • Website: Submit comments utilizing the online comment form on the commission’s website, under “contact us”: 
  • In Writing: Washington State Transportation Commission, PO Box 47308, Olympia, WA 98504-7308
  • Phone: 360-705-7070
For more information on the ferry fare proposal, visit the transportation commission’s website.



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Do you know a non-English speaker? Hopelink offers free "English for Work" class

In an effort to reach out to more immigrant communities, we offer this flyer in the following languages:

Chinese     Russian    Spanish    Farsi      Vietnamese     Korean     English


Hopelink’s free “English for Work” class is designed to give non-native-English speakers the verbal skills they need to find work.

Every quarter, many of our students are able to find jobs. 

Last month, one student wrote “Thanks for this class and you guys help, luckily I get a job! It is a urgent position, so I'm onboard quickly. I really want to say goodbye on the class in person, but I've already had to work right now…. I have to say this class is the best English class I have taken, from primary school to the college.”
  
Please, if anyone reading this knows a non-native-English speaker who could benefit from this high-quality, free course, feel free to forward them the appropriate flyer!


Orientations begin July 11. Contact Esther at 425-429-1997 or epark@hopelink.org for more info on the Shoreline class. We also have classes in Bellevue /Redmond /Kirkland, so let us know if you need more information on these locations.



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LFP Committee of the Whole to discuss safe highways Monday

The Lake Forest Park City Council COW will meet on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6pm in City Hall Forest Room, 17425 Ballinger Way NE 98155.

They will discuss the Guiding Principles for Safe Highways.

The meeting will adjourn at 8pm.



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A peek into one of the gardens at Saturday's LFP Tour

Every garden is unique. The plants and the flowers reflect the often-changing ideas of the person planting and rearranging plants in the garden.

One of the homes on the tour is filled with flowers for cutting because the owner likes to share flowers with friends and neighbors.

The owner described her home as “eclectic industrial modern with a wildlife friendly focus.” On one side of the house there is a vertical living wall. The wall is planted with hops.

“There is something appealing about turning the built environment into green space.” 

To add to the delight of the tour, this home will feature a brewer who will have samples of his wares. He is a brewer who loves his job and can talk to you about various types of hops.

Tickets are $20 at Garden Tour Ticket Table at the LFP Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way. Saturday, June 17, 2017.



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Continuing Education: Write a short memoir - Windows 10 - Excel 2016

Shoreline Community College has fun and practical continuing education classes this summer  - open to the community.

To sign up, contact Ron Carnell 206.533.6706 

Starting June 20
NEW: Your Short Memoir
$9.12
Turn your life experiences—dramatic and everyday—into powerful short memoir. If you’ve wanted to write about your life but don’t have time for a book project, this class is for you! We’ll lead you step-by-step through writing a short memoir piece: from selecting and reflecting on your experience, to writing and publishing your story.

6:30 - 8:30pm - Tuesdays
6/20 - 6/27/17 | Two Sessions | Item 6970
Building 1300, Room 1305
Instructor: Dubois, C.| P-SKL 111

Starting July 12
Getting Things Done in Windows 10™
$24.32
Since 2015, Microsoft has evolved and refined Windows 10 over 4 major updates. Discover what’s there that can improve your productivity and comfort level with the system. We will explore how to customize the system to your needs and get things done, helped by a 28-year Windows support professional. Bring your laptop or use a PC in our lab.

6:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesdays
7/12 - 7/26/17 | Three sessions | Item 6988
Building 1300, Room 1305
Instructor: Boston, B. | P-CMP 110

Starting July 10
Excel™ 2016 Essentials in Action!

$36.48
Get the basics and beyond for creating spreadsheets. You will create, edit and format a worksheet, perform calculations, print workbook contents, filter and sort data, and work with charts. You'll learn to use the Help and other built-in tools.

And here’s the exciting part! You will apply your newly learned Excel skills in practical activities, such as creating a household budget, creating a household inventory, etc.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows environment, or Getting Started with Computers, or Integrated, Self-Paced Computer Lab. A memory stick or thumb drive is required for this class. Word experience is helpful but not required.

This course is not recommended for Mac users.

Textbooks:

1. Logical Operations Choice: Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Part 1
Course Number 091055S (Rev 3.0), ISBN: 1424625718.

· online from publisher or
· UW Bookstore.

2. Logical Operations Choice: Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Part 2
Course Number 091056S (Rev 1.1) ISBN: 1424625815

· online from publisher or
· UW Bookstore.
Or visit: UW Bookstore
4328 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105.
For assistance, please call: 206-634-3400 x331.

6:00-9:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
7/10- 7/24/17 | Five sessions | Item 6909
Building 1400, Room 1401
Instructor: Aldrich, M. | P-CMP 150


See our Summer Schedule and Ed2go Courses Online!



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Washington State Patrol targets left lane violators

Friday, June 16, 2017

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has received numerous requests to address left lane “campers” in our state. In response to the requests, the WSP will be conducting a statewide focus of effort to address the left lane violators.

The focus of effort will take place June 20-22, 2017.

RCW 46.61.100 requires all vehicles to keep right except when passing on multiple lane roadways. Left lane “campers” are drivers who remain in the passing lane (left lane) for long periods of time without passing.

The WSP targets left lane violators to educate them on the consequences of “camping” in the left lane. Left lane camping can lead to road rage, aggressive driving, traffic congestion, and collisions.

If you’re caught camping in the left lane it could result in a $136 ticket. The WSP contacted 16,453 left lane violators last year.

--Washington State Patrol


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Shorewood Moving Up ceremony

Photos and text by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood's principal, Bill Dunbar, addresses the student body at the Moving Up Assembly on Friday, June 16, 2017.

The graduating class of 2017 is the first class to have attended all four years in the new school.


The students were excited to attend the last assembly of the school year and were awaiting the senior's entrance.


Shorewood's Wonder Women led the way for their senior classmates.


The flower children of the 1960s still send a message.


One of the traditions at the assembly was the "Cheer Transfer" as the 16/ 17 squad and the 17/18 squad performed the Shorewood fight song.

The class of 2017 will have their graduation ceremony this coming Sunday at the Xfinity Arena in Everett.


 

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Last ever City of Shoreline Recycle Fest on Saturday


ONE EVENT REMAINING - JUNE 17, 2017

With an expanding variety of local recycling options, including Recology CleanScapes’ customer service storefront that accepts some difficult-to-recycle items (Grand Opening for Recology Store), the City will hold ONE more RecycleFest on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

The City website has the complete list of what you can bring to Recycle Fest - here



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Destinations: Fremont Solstice Parade and Celebration Saturday

Photo courtesy Fremont Arts Council
FREMONT SOLSTICE PARADE
Saturday June 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm

Start: NW 39th St and Leary Way NW
Finish: Gasworks Park for the Fremont Solstice Celebration

Celebrate with us on the longest day of the year with the Fremont Arts Council’s most spectacular event!

Join more than 60 dazzling community-based ensembles parading down the streets of Fremont with giant puppets, stilt walkers, floats, dancers, cyclists and musicians in this kaleidoscope of joyous human expression.

Then, we end the parade with the Fremont Solstice Celebration at Gas Works Park, where we celebrate with local and national street bands, food trucks, beer garden, and more art!



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Graduation Day at The Evergreen School

8th grade graduation Evergreen School

Evergreen School 8th graders posed for their graduation photo. The Evergreen School is a private school serving the needs of gifted students in preschool through 8th grade. It is located at 15201 Meridian Ave N in Shoreline.



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Shoreline Historical Museum Outdoor Race Car Exhibit and History Walk Saturday

Warren Kindle's 1939 racer
Shoreline Historical Museum Outdoor Race Car Exhibit and History Walk - Saturday, June 17, 2017

Looking for something to do on Saturday?

Come to the Shoreline Historical Museum from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and join the fun!

Meet race car owners and drivers, and see the “Golden Wheels Racin’ and Rockin’ on Aurora” exhibit.

Parking is available at the museum, 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, and on both sides of Linden Ave N.

Also featured that day is a history walk around the Hillwood neighborhood. The walk starts at 1:00pm, at the museum.

For more information, contact the museum at 206-542-7111.



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Guns and gangs and rumors

Shoreline Police station on N 185th
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
By Diane Hettrick

There have been three police actions in Shoreline in the past few days, two on Wednesday and one the previous Friday.

All have raised a lot of speculation in the community.

Most serious was the resident with the gunshot wound on NE 195th. (Shoreline man shot in leg refuses to cooperate with police). The man was shot in the leg and taken to Harborview for treatment.

During the police and fire response the road was blocked off. News helicopters circled overhead, angling for the best shots.

The victim is still refusing to cooperate with police. However, he is going to be serving a prison sentence for a drug crime. The case is still under investigation.

Also on Wednesday police received a call that a man in a red pickup truck on 175th near I-5 had a gun. Police responded and located the truck and driver. There was no gun but the driver did have an outstanding felony warrant.

On Friday, June 9, three individuals - two males and a female - were pounding on an apartment door at the Chateau Apartments on 18008 15th Ave NE and trying to force their way in. Reportedly one had a baseball bat. Alarmed neighbors called the police.

While police were on route, the three had already left and were walking down the street. Police contacted them and while they were talking to them, several people from the apartment came out and there was a disturbance. Apparently this was related to a fight between some in the two groups a couple days prior.

Officers had to detain a subject who was trying to start a fight. By this time, the sidewalks were full of onlookers who came out of the apartments and businesses to see what was going on.

In the end nobody wanted to assist with prosecution, and no arrests were made.

In response to the question of whether any of this was gang-related, Shoreline Police say that "We don’t see a lot of obvious gang activity. We’re aware of some outside investigations of people living in Shoreline who have been involved in gang activity. In the report of the Friday incident there was some clothing described, nothing admitted, or confirmed. Most of the graffiti we see is related to transients and juveniles."



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LFP Elementary PTA passes resolution to support preservation of 5 Acre Woods

5 Acre Woods
Photo by Jerry Pickard
At the Wednesday meeting of the Lake Forest Park Elementary PTA Board, a resolution was discussed and passed to support the preservation of our neighborhood urban forest, 5 Acre Woods.

See the resolution here



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Shorecrest Grad Walk 2017

Graduating Shorecrest Seniors take the Grad Walk
Photo courtesy Shoreline Public Schools


Not daunted by the rain, graduating seniors from Shorecrest High School made the traditional Grad Walk Thursday.

In cap and gown, they walked from Shorecrest to Kellogg Middle School and Briarcrest Elementary School.

At the schools, they walked through the hallways, classrooms, and gym, high-fiving the middle and elementary students lined up to see them.

"This can be you" was the unspoken message to the younger students. "We did it, and you can, too."

See the video here.



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145th and I-5 interchange design contract authorized

From Aurora to I-5
Graphic courtesy City of Shoreline

At its meeting on Monday, June 5, the Shoreline City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for professional services with CH2M for design and environmental services for the SR-523 (N/NE 145th Street) – Aurora Avenue to Interstate-5 Project in an amount not to exceed $1,711,172.

The City of Shoreline has received two federal grants to design improvements for two sections of the 145th Street corridor. These two projects are:

The project team has planned two informal “drop-in” meetings
where citizens are invited to learn more about these projects that are a result of the 145th Street Multimodal Corridor Study. Members of the project team will be available to talk one-on-one with guests and answer their questions. Those dates are:
  • Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm - Shoreline City Hall Lobby
  • Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm - Shoreline City Hall Lobby
The Sound Transit station will be just north of 145th on the east side of I-5.

The City of Shoreline is working closely with Sound Transit. However, the redesign is complicated by the fact that 145th is the dividing line between Shoreline and Seattle and the ownership is complex. In addition, it is a state highway, State Route 523.



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Trail clean up Saturday

Norml Women of Washington are partnering with Dockside Cannabis, 15029 Aurora Avenue, for a clean-up of the Interurban Trail on Saturday, June 17, from 12-2pm.

Anyone who likes may join us.

We will be meeting in front of Dockside Cannabis at noon.



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Meridian Park and Echo Lake will host Community Meeting about Police De-Escalation Program

On Tuesday, June 20, at 7pm in Shoreline City Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Meridian Park and Echo Lake Neighborhood Associations will host a presentation about Shoreline Police Department’s new RADAR program.

The "Risk Awareness, De-escalation and Referral" (RADAR) concept is intended to change the way that police agencies do business.

This concept operates beyond traditional police functions, to embrace community care-taking and procedural justice.

With RADAR, officers focus resources on specific individuals with a history of violence, including violence related to substance abuse, dangerous mental conditions, or developmental disability. 

Through the establishment of voluntary, positive and cooperative relationships with these higher risk individuals and their circle of support (“COS”), RADAR breaks the chain of misunderstanding and escalation that often is a catalyst for use-of-force incidents.

All are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served.

For more information email meridianparkna@gmail.com or ELNABoard@gmail.com

MPNA meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at City Hall Room 303 and ELNA meetings are held the same evening in Room 301.



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Ciscoe Morris will be at the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Market

ooo la la - Cisco Morris will be in LFP Saturday 11am - 1pm
Ciscoe Morris is a gardening legend in our area. He was the Landscape and Grounds Manager for 24 years at Seattle University. He now writes for Pacific Magazine, is on television and radio.

You can get your garden questions answered by this renowned local gardener at the Garden Market this Saturday between 11am and 1pm.

Ciscoe will be answering questions and talking with Mike Munro. So if you have a plant you can’t identify or a great plant that is thriving in your garden, take this chance to talk to Ciscoe one-on-one. 

The Garden Market is part of the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Market on Saturday, June 17. There is no fee for the garden market which, in addition to Ciscoe, will be overflowing with plants and garden art.

Tickets are $20 on the day of the tour, but just $15 each when you buy early either online or at one of ticket outlets. Get your tickets online or find an outlet at lfpgardentour.com/tickets.



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ICHS dental practice creates internships with local schools, including SCC's dental hygiene program

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Shoreline ICHS
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The 37,000-square-foot International Community Health Services medical and dental clinic, located at 16549 Aurora Avenue North on a one-acre property, opened September 2014 as the first non-profit community health center in Shoreline.

Created to serve the needs of Asian Pacific Islanders, the doors are open to anyone.

The dental clinic is particularly important because very few low cost clinic are able to offer dental care.

The ICHS dental clinic has obtained grants to add dentists. With those additions, it has expanded its residency programs, adding Shoreline Community College dental hygienists this year.

The ICHS dental practice head is Dr. David Chen.

ICHS has three dental residency programs that service its Shoreline clinic and patients.

An AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) Residency program for dentists that is administered by the NYU / Lutheran Medical Center. This program, now nearing completion of its second year, allows dental school graduates from around the nation to hone their skills as general dentists under the guidance of our onsite faculty.

It is a one-year program hosting two residents per year. These are graduated students who are new dentists. ICHS is looking to add more residents as space and available faculty allow.

David Chen, DDS
ICHS Dental Director
University of Washington SLR Program. During this program, a fourth-year student spends five weeks with ICHS in an externship to gain clinical experience and skills outside of the school setting.

They are precepted by onsite faculty who are ICHS dentists. Students gain experience in dental restorations, extractions and dental cleanings. They are exposed to WIC and learn about the practice of health care in a community setting. ICHS sees approximately seven participants per year.

The Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Externship is a new program that started on April 4, 2017. Students from Shoreline Community College's Dental Hygiene Program gain hands-on experience treating patients.

"Like the UW residency, this is an externship experience in which the participants are still students," said David Chen, ICHS dental director. 
"They serve under the tutelage of one of our hygienists, Wayne Endo. Two externs come onsite one day a week for five weeks. There are two sets of externs per quarter. The program runs two quarters per year, so we expect a total of eight externs per year in this program with the option to add more in the future as space allows.
According to Chen, "The aim of the program is twofold. First it provides clinical contact time and experience for its participants to prepare them for work as hygienists outside of their school setting. In so doing, they get accustomed to the pace and requirements for real world dental hygiene. 
"Secondly, it benefits ICHS and organizations like ICHS in that it exposes students to community health. The goal is to introduce community health and public health to graduating students in the hopes that this will ensure a vibrant workforce that serves underserved communities in the future. 
"This is the main goal of all of our dental training programs -- educating and hopefully creating ethical and conscientious providers."

The program is still too new to predict whether it might lead to future hiring of its alumni students, but David feels its quite possible. "The current participants have expressed a love for working in this environment," he said.



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Shoreline City Council to take up Paris Climate Accord and Sound Transit station designs

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline City Council meets Monday, June 19, 7pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

The council has a long list of items to approve on the Consent Calendar. These items have all been previously discussed, amended, and agreed to. This is the formal vote.

The list is here

Under Action Items, the council will discuss and vote on affirming the principles of the Paris Climate Accord.

Added to the Action Item: Adopting Resolution No. 415 Stating the City Council’s Intent to Support Uniform Rates and Services and Coordinate Planning for the Wastewater Utility.

They will study the results of feedback from the Sound Transit 60% design open house for the two transit stations in Shoreline.

The public can attend meetings in person, watch them live online, or view the archived video. Live and video access here.

Comments can be made live by signing up for the comment periods at Council meetings, or via web form, mail, email, or phone.



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Local Couple celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Donna and Chris Eggen
hiking at the Grand Canyon
Shoreline couple Chris and Donna Eggen will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Donna Kenney and Chris Eggen met in a Chemistry class at the University of Washington in the Fall of 1965. Their “chemistry” clicked and they married in June of 1967.

Chris joined the Air Force and they briefly lived in Maine and New Jersey.

In 1973, they moved to Shoreline, where they have lived ever since. Here they raised their two children, Brian and Kristy, who still live nearby.

Donna and Chris Eggen
June 17, 1967
Chris worked at the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington.

After retirement, he was on the Shoreline City Council for 8 years, and is now finishing 2 years on the Ronald Wastewater Board of Commissioners.

Donna worked as a teacher and secretary. Then she returned to school and became a Licensed Dispensing Optician for 17 years.

She enjoyed going on 13 international missions.

Since retirement, they have enjoyed traveling and hope to do lots more.



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Three Shoreline residents earn National Merit® Scholarships to Universities

Three Shoreline residents have been awarded scholarships to the University of their choice through the National Merit® Scholarship program.

Jack H. Drummond, a student at Lakeside School in Seattle, has been awarded a National Merit Northwestern University Scholarship.

Probable career field: Theater

Northwestern University is a major teaching and research institution whose undergraduate campus is located in Evanston, Illinois. Its full-time undergraduate enrollment includes 7,300 students pursuing programs of study in the Arts and Sciences as well as the specific professional schools of Education, Social Policy, Engineering, Journalism, Music, and Speech.


Ian A. Moo, a HomeSchool student, has a National Merit Oberlin College Scholarship.

Probable career field: Engineering

Oberlin College, near Cleveland, Ohio, is an independent, coeducational, undergraduate institution internationally recognized for its academic excellence and for its role in opening higher education to women and minorities. Oberlin's enrollment of 2,800 is divided between the College of Arts and Science and the Conservatory of Music. The character of Oberlin is influenced by the selectivity and diversity of its student body, its excellent faculty, financial strength, and its successful graduates.


Nora A. Thomas, a senior at Shorewood High School, has a National Merit Fordham University Scholarship.

Probable career field: Political Science

Fordham, New York City's Jesuit University, offers a distinctive educational experience, characterized by the rich Jesuit tradition of education, in the 'capital of the world.' Fordham has three residential campuses: green and Gothic Rose Hill; Lincoln Center, in the cultural heart of Manhattan; and Marymount, in historic Tarrytown, NY. The distinguished faculty is committed to challenging each student to excel, and the low student-faculty ratio of 11:1 ensures individual attention. Fordham offers more than 65 majors.

These students had high test scores, excellent grades, recommendations, and essays. They were picked by the universities they applied to. Only half of qualified applicants nationwide are awarded scholarships.



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Kick off for Ben Gonzalez O'Brien on Friday - candidate for LFP City Council

Ben Gonzalez O'Brien
Candidate for LFP City Council
Join us for the campaign kickoff party for Ben Gonzalez O'Brien, who is running for the Lake Forest Park City Council, Position 3.

There will be food, beverages, and an opportunity to meet the candidate. Ben will be discussing his platform, taking questions, and listening to resident feedback on plans for the future of LFP.

Friday, June 16 from 6- 8 pm

To RSVP, please email electbengobrien@gmail.com



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Shorecrest 2017 Baccalaureate Ceremony Thursday


Shorecrest 2017 Baccalaureate Ceremony
June 15th Thursday at 7pm

Trinity Presbyterian Church
1315 N 160th St Shoreline 98133

This is a non-denominational Christian service honoring our 2017 Graduates.

Everyone is welcome!



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Special Olympics Washington Law Enforcement Torch Run

Special Olympics Torch runners included both Chiefs
from Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, officers from Shoreline, LFP,
Kenmore, Bothell, one dog and two dinosaurs


On Friday, June 2, 2017, representatives from the Shoreline Police Department, King County Sheriff’s Office, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Bothell Police participated in the annual Special Olympics Washington Law Enforcement Torch Run.

They carried the torch for the Special Olympics
down Aurora from Edmonds to Seattle


At approximately 7:56am, Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford received the Torch from the Edmonds Police Department at the intersection of N 205th St. and Aurora Ave N.

Members of the team took turns carrying the torch to N 145th St. where it was passed to the Seattle Police Department.



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LFP to restore traffic camera and add two more

LFP Traffic camera
Photo courtesy City of LFP

The City of Lake Forest Park currently operates Traffic Safety Enforcement Camera Systems around the schools and at two locations on Bothell Way NE (SR 522). These systems are a safety measure designed to reduce and prevent speeding and collisions.

Since implementation in 2009, the goal of the program has been pedestrian safety in our school zones and collision reduction on Bothell Way NE.

The program is used as a force-multiplier, adding to the good behavior of drivers and enforcement capacity of the Police Department. The system enables the Department, which is typically running at minimum staffing levels, to perform other functions that address a wide range of public safety tasks.

After reviewing collision data at the intersections of Bothell Way NE / NE 170th Street and Bothell Way NE / Ballinger Way NE, the City Council recently approved reactivation of the system at the Bothell Way NE / NE 170th Street intersection and installation of the system at the Bothell Way NE / Ballinger Way NE intersection.

It is anticipated the Bothell Way NE / NE 170th Street intersection will be fully operational by July 8, 2017; and the Bothell Way NE / Ballinger Way NE intersection by sometime this fall.

Pedestrian and traffic safety are extremely important to the City, and it is our goal to ensure there are systems in place to provide the best possible outcome for our citizens.

More information about the City’s Traffic Safety Enforcement Camera Systems here.



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Shoreline Fire calls week Jun 5-11

Training demo from an Open House
Photo from Shoreline Fire
Shoreline Fire calls for the week of June 5 - 11

Aid - 70
Aid Non Emergency - 28
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 9
CMT (Community Medicine Team) - 9
Medic - 47
Cardiac Arrest - 1
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 8
Bark Fire - 3
Brush Fire - 1
Haz Aid - 1 (neighbor applying paint outside & feeling ill)
Natural Gas/Line Fracture - 1 (call before you dig)
Service Call - 2 (1 stuck elevator, 1 person asleep in Walgreen's)
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 4
Smoke/Haze in the Area - 1
Smoke in a Residence - 1
Structure Fire Unconfirmed - 1
Structure Fire Commercial - 1 (Gas line fracture inside, no fire)
Vehicle Fire - 4



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Shoreline native awarded Fulbright grant

Sarah Haensly, back row, right
awarded a Fulbright for study in Mexico
Photo courtesy New Wave, Tulane University


Tulane University student Sarah Haensly, a Shoreline native, recently received a research grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to conduct independent research in Mexico in 2017-18.

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.

Tulane placed a total of 19 students among the semifinalists for the prestigious Fulbrights – 13, including Sarah, were awarded grants and two others were selected as alternates.

Fulbright winners will use their expertise to explore a variety of subjects.

Sarah Haensly's grant is for the study of Economics and Latin American Studies in a Binational Internship in Mexico.

Charlotte Maheu Vail, Tulane’s Fulbright Program Advisor said “We believe that awards like this one can provide students the opportunity to have a richer and more nuanced intellectual experience, whether they are using the Fulbright year as a springboard for what’s next after Tulane or whether this funding supports the dissertation research they’re conducting in one of our graduate programs."


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