UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: “Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon”

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

R. Gregory Nokes
Historian
R. Gregory Nokes, author of Northwest history books, is the featured speaker for the UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 7pm. 

Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon,”  (rescheduled from January 30), Nokes discusses how the rediscovery of the 1887 murder of Chinese gold miners in Hells Canyon, Oregon, brought new attention to the mistreatment of Chinese workers in the Northwest.

Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Seating: first-come, first served. Talk followed by Q/A.

Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell.




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After King County’s lawsuit win, Trump administration restores sex-ed research funding to county

Following a successful lawsuit against the federal government, King County now has sufficient funds to proceed with important sexual health education research

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services delivered the $1 million contract originally awarded to King County for a scientific study as part of the nationwide Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program.

"We stood up for youth – and their teachers who depend on effective curriculum about sexual health – and we won. It’s shameful that we had to take the administration to court to get HHS to do its job, but now that we have the funding, we can move forward with important research that has the potential to improve the lives of millions of young people," said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

"It was clear from the start that the Trump-Pence Administration’s attempt to undermine bipartisan investments to reduce teen pregnancy was absolutely wrong-headed and would be damaging to efforts to promote the health and wellbeing of young people, not only in King County but in communities across the country," said Sen. Patty Murray. 

"I’m glad that King County is getting this year’s funding, which is needed for this evidence-based program to help reduce teen pregnancy and increase our understanding of how to effectively get young people the information they need to make healthy decisions."



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Emergency repair work on southbound I-5 in Shoreline, July 26-27

People who use southbound Interstate 5 in Shoreline should prepare for traffic delays starting at 6:30pm Thursday, July 26. All work is expected to wrap up by 5am Friday, July 27, 2018.

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews need to close lanes and ramps on southbound I-5 near North 175th St in order to safely demolish a broken concrete panel.

During the closure, crews will use two excavators to bust up the broken panel before laying down new asphalt onto the roadway.

Closure details 
6:30pm Thursday, July 26, to 5am. Friday, July 27:

  • The right lane of southbound I-5 at N 175th St will be closed.
  • A second lane will close at 8pm.
  • The N 175th St on-ramp to southbound I-5 will be closed.
  • The southbound I-5 transit only off-ramp to the Metro bus barn will be closed.
In the King County area, drivers can get real-time traffic information on their phone with the WSDOT traffic app, following the WSDOT traffic Twitter feed and get advanced information from the King County Construction page.



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Find all eight pop up pianos in Shoreline


Extending to a full two months of display, Shoreline’s popular “Pop Up Pianos” exhibition series returns for a 7th season (one of the longest running in the region) during the reliably dry weather until September 16, 2018.

From the streets of London, L.A., Anacortes, Seattle, Federal Way, Spokane -- to Shoreline’s emerging tradition, street pianos are now recognized in the 21st century as a primary means of reclaiming urban space.
Altered and decorated by local artists since 2012, please welcome all eight pianos this year; new commissions will return in 2019.
This year’s artists: Joseph Brooks, Heather Carr, Jennifer Carroll, Cynthia Knox, Marsha Lippert, Kelly Lyles, Megan Reisinger.


A printable brochure and map detailing locations can be downloaded here



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Jobs: Part-time Office Assistant - Customer Service job in Edmonds

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Job opening at Northern Waters, Inc. (office located in Edmonds) 
Office Assistant/Customer Service

We are looking for the right person to join us in our small yet busy office. You must be reliable, hardworking, and have a good sense of humor. You possess strong people skills, attention to detail, and the ability to get things done! Multi-tasking is second nature and being busy is the best way to spend your day.

Qualified candidates should posses the following skills: Telephone, Verbal communication, Keyboard/Typing, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook, Listening, Professionalism, Customer focus, Organization, Handles pressure.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Northern Waters, Inc. is an irrigation, landscape lighting, and pumping systems company. We have been in business in the Northwest for over 35 years taking care of customer irrigation needs such as Spring Activation, Mid-Season Tune Up, Winterization, Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing, and epair work. In addition, we also specialize in outdoor lighting installation and repairs, and water pumping systems. We are licensed pump installers and have one plumber/electrician on staff. Please see our web site at northernwatersinc.com.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Duties will include (but are not limited to) general office operations: answering multi-phone lines & checking messages, customer service, scheduling, maintaining records, creating documents, copy machine, email, data entry, filing, and other light office duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Positive “can do” attitude
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication / customer service skills
Computer, telephone, and organizational skills

Please submit your resume to admin@northernwatersinc.com for consideration.

Salary DOE / $17.00 to $20.00 per hour PLUS Benefits: Retirement and Personal Leave. Seasonal Hours: 24 hours per week, Mon-Wed-Fri, February through November / 16+ hours per week, December and January. *Drug test and background report required.


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Photos: Shirley's hydrangeas


Shoreline resident Shirley Sidell is a photographer who is active in the Broadview Garden Club. She has upwards of 30 varieties of hydrangea in her yard.

According to Shirley, 
Shoreline is the perfect location for growing these marvelous shrubs. They are carefree and bloom for months - from spring to first frost - changing colors as they age.






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Tuesday lunch time concert of traditional Nepalese music


FREE - Lunch Time Concert
Dabuli – Traditional Nepalese Music 

Tuesday, July 24, starts at 12-noon

Hamlin Park: 16006 15th Ave NE - near picnic shelter
In partnership with the Shoreline Historical Museum



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Karaoke in the Park - Tuesday July 24 and 31



FREE - Karaoke in the Park

Tuesday, July 24, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 

Everyone is invited to sing to your favorites at Cromwell Park on Tuesdays in July at 5:30pm - the 24th and the 31st.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and your dancing shoes for a fun night of music with friends and neighbors.



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State improves regulations to prevent leaks from underground tanks

Gasoline storage tanks
Google 
Washington has strengthened its regulations to prevent leaks from the 9,000 underground storage tanks that have 3 billion gallons of fuel pass through them each year.

The state Department of Ecology adopted changes to the rules governing its underground storage tank compliance program. The program is one of the state’s largest pollution prevention programs.

If underground tanks aren’t properly maintained, they can leak, potentially polluting drinking water and posing serious threats to human health and the environment. Old, leaking underground storage tanks account for about half of all known contaminated sites in Washington.

Ecology regulates about 9,000 tanks at more than 3,300 facilities, including gas stations, industrial and commercial properties, and government-owned properties. The program has significantly reduced the number of releases — from several hundred to less than fifty each year. And, those that do occur are much less severe.

Changes the agency adopted will make the program even more effective by streamlining requirements and aligning the rule with state and federal laws. Changes to the rule include:
  • Incorporating federal rule changes needed to maintain federal approval of the program (such as new operation and maintenance requirements).
  • Integrating changes made in the state statute that authorizes the program.
  • Updating other requirements governing the program (such as service provider requirements).
  • Streamlining rule requirements, improving rule clarity, and improving consistency within the rule and with other state and federal laws and rules.

Ecology will hold educational sessions on the new rule Aug. 7 – 9. For a complete listing of educational session details and changes to the rule, visit Ecology’s rulemaking webpage. For more information about the compliance program, visit the underground storage tank webpage.



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LFP City Council meets Thursday to consider franchise agreement with NUD

Monday, July 23, 2018

LFP City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The franchise agreement with Northshore Utility District is the main item on the agenda for Thursday's Council meeting in Lake Forest Park.

July 26, 2018, 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, 98155.

The Northshore Utility District (“NUD”) provides water and sewer services within the City of Lake Forest Park.

The existing franchise agreement with the NUD, Ordinance No.896, expires on September 8, 2018.

The Franchise agreement being considered by Council will become effective September 1, 2018, for a 2-year term at which point the term will extend for 5 additional years unless terminated earlier by either party.

The entire document is available on the City website.

The Council of the Whole meeting originally scheduled for Monday, July 23, was cancelled.


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One year later: things people still don't know about the Distracted Driving law

From Public Health Insider
By Lindsay Bosslet

It’s been a full year since Washington’s distracted driving law went into effect, but according to a survey of 900 King County drivers, there is still plenty of confusion about what is – and isn’t – allowed.

Let’s explore the misconceptions.
“It’s illegal to text and drive, but it’s fine if you’re at a stop light or during standstill traffic.”
It’s not fine! You can get cited for holding your phone for any reason at a stop light – and for good reason. Studies show that it takes 27 seconds to refocus on the road after using your cell phone. Resist the urge to snap that sunset or search through playlists. Instead, find a podcast to get you through rush hour, and keep your hands on the wheel.

“You can’t make any calls while driving.”
Sort of. You can use a hands free set or speakerphone while driving and you can use a single touch to start or end a Bluetooth-enabled call – you just can’t hold your phone. In general, both hands need to stay on the wheel at all times.

“You can’t even call 911 while driving!”
Yes you can! This is the ONE exception. If you or someone else is in an emergency situation, please call 911 immediately.

“You can get a ticket for being on your phone, but not for putting on makeup.”
Using your phone while driving is a stand-alone offense. But, if you are distracted in other ways (for instance, touching up lipstick, flipping through the radio, or eating a messy cheeseburger) and you break other rules that warrant citation, the distracted driving offense is a not-so-fun addition to your ticket.

Distracted driving offenses can result in a $136 ticket (escalating to $234 for subsequent offenses in a five-year period), but a collision could be so much worse.

Entering text into a cell phone can increase crash risk by up to 23 times. Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.

Want know more about the state’s distracted driving law? Here's more information.


 

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Shakespeare in the Park Wednesday in Richmond Beach - free



CONCERTS IN THE PARK – The Merry Wives of Windsor
Presented by Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O Productions
July 25, 6:30pm (rain or shine, and looks like shine!)
Richmond Beach Community Park


Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and a blanket or low chair, and come enjoy a free performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor by Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O Productions at 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 25 at Richmond Beach Community Park.

About The Merry Wives of Windsor:

On the make in the sleepy suburb of Windsor, the fat knight John Falstaff hopes to score a pretty penny by seducing two of the town’s wealthy wives, Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. 
But it’s the women who know how to play the game better. They soon orchestrate a scheme to scam the scammer. A warm-hearted and antic romp with some of Shakespeare’s most clever and comic characters. (Learn more about the production here.)

Performed by Seattle Shakespeare Co’s Wooden O Productions, this production is directed by Corey McDaniel and, of course, written by William Shakespeare.

Plus, wet your whistle during the show at the free “Hydration Station,” organized by Concerts in the Park presenting sponsor, Aegis Living of Shoreline.

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 at 6:30pm, rain or shine. Concerts in the Park is supported by the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Aegis Living of Shoreline, Jack Malek of Windermere, and by Arts Council members and donors.

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

Add this event to your calendar on Facebook for a helpful reminder!

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



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Jobs: Real estate professional at WSDOT

WSDOT in Shoreline has an opening for a full-time, permanent:
Property and Acquisition Specialist 3 (In-Training)

Opening Date: 7/23/2018
Position is Open until filled. 
First review of resumes will take place on Aug 6.

WSDOT is seeking a dedicated real estate professional to join the Real Estate Services team at our Shoreline office in North Seattle. As a Property Management Specialist, the agent manages WSDOT properties, maintains and updates inventory files and maps, researches ownership, investigates damage claims and resolves encroachments.

This role will independently prepare and process new and revised leases, and terminate leases. In addition, they will also prepare and process surplus property and lease reviews, inspects real property inventory, initiate the legal process for the removal of adverse encroachments, and maintain computer data files for inventory and agreements.

The Property and Acquisition Specialist has ownership of the process for the demolition of WSDOT owned improvements and has responsibility for preparation of all types of documents including, but not limited to Airspace, Trail, Ground, Tieback, and Displacee leases.

The successful incumbent will have the drive and initiative to make a difference and be the link between the public and WSDOT's award winning transportation program. If you would like to work a flexible, day shift schedule, in a cooperative, team-oriented environment, this may be a perfect opportunity.

To view the entire posting and apply PAS 3 In-Training



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Pub to Pub run with Richmond Beach Running Club

Join the Richmond Beach Running Club on Tuesday night, July 24, 2018 for the first Pub2Pub Run of the year - a run from Salish Sea Brewing Co. in Edmonds to the Ridgecrest Pub in Shoreline.

Leave from Salish at 6:03pm 518 Dayton St. #104, Edmonds 98020, 425-582-8474
and follow this route:

  • Leave Salish to 6th; R on 6th (road Ts)
  • L on Walnut, R on 6th (Ts); L on Pine; R on A Ave (Ts)
  • L on Elm (Ts); R on 8th (Ts); L on 15th (Ts)
  • R on 100th; 100th becomes Firdale, becomes 244th, becomes 205th; run up the hill
  • R on Fremont; L on 200th (behind Costco)
  • R on Ashworth; L on 199th (water stop - thanks, Betty!); R on Meridian
  • L on 175th; R on 5th; L on 165th to Ridgecrest - finish! 6.5 miles total. 


While there will be a water stop along the route, you may want to run with some extra water with you - it's going to be sizzling!

There are plenty of neighborhood routes near Ridgecrest if you're not up for the Pub2Pub mileage - please join the rest of the club after running either way.

Thanks to fellow runner and Ridgecrest owner Megan for hosting us for this special summer run!


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Photos: Jerry's garden

Jerry Pickard's garden in Lake Forest Park is in full bloom with beautiful flowers. He photographed a selection of them for us to enjoy.


Daylily - - 


Geranium - - - -

 
Clematis - - - - 


Native Geranium - - - - -

 
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King county Assessor launches taxpayer transparency tool

Sample property tax bill

“The Assessor’s new transparency tool will make it easier than ever for the people of King County to know how their property taxes are being invested and what portion is supporting local, regional, or state-wide infrastructure and services.” King County Executive Dow Constantine.

King County Assessor John Wilson launched his new Taxpayer Transparency Tool, a website which provides each King County resident an individualized accounting of where their property tax dollars go, and the estimated cost of any proposed property tax levy to be voted on.

The new tool can be found here. There is a link to the tool on left side menu of the Assessor’s web page.

The tool was tested on a ballot measure in April during the special election and will be widely available for the ballot measures appearing in the August primary, including the proposed renewal levy for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). 

All county residents will be able to see how this AFIS renewal levy will affect their tax bill, while residents in the South King County Fire and Rescue District (Federal Way area) can also see how the proposed levy lid lift will impact them.

“Taxpayers have a right to know where their money is going, and what each proposed property tax levy will cost them,” said Wilson. “Property taxes keep going up. We need to make sure the public understands why.”

"A healthy democracy requires a well-informed public,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. 
“The Assessor’s new transparency tool will make it easier than ever for the people of King County to know how their property taxes are being invested and what portion is supporting local, regional, or state-wide infrastructure and services.”

Wilson said there were several factors that led him to create this new tool:
  • The property tax system in Washington State is complicated. This new tool allows voters to make informed decisions about ballot measures, and helps illustrate how our tax system works.
  • News stories or other information about ballot measures typically use a median-valued or average property as the example for the cost of the proposal. “The problem is most people don’t live in a median-valued property, so those estimates just don’t seem relevant,” Wilson said.
  • The Assessor’s Office receives a number of inquiries via phone and email in the lead up to voting on property tax measures by residents wanting to know how much these measures will cost them. This tool will be an efficient and effective way to answer these questions, as residents can find the answer on-line whenever it is convenient for them – not just during normal business hours. 

King County taxpayers have seen significant increases in their taxes this year. There are two primary reasons for this increase:

  1. In recent years, voters have approved ballot measures that will fund vital services through property tax levies.
  2. Last year state lawmakers voted to dramatically raise the state share of the property tax in order generate more school funding to satisfy the Supreme Court order in the McCleary case. In 2019, local school levies will be reduced, offsetting part of that increase. But in 2018, taxpayers will pay both their current school levy, and the new, increased state property tax. That led to a big spike in the property tax bill in 2018.
“We are working on policy proposals to relive some of the property tax burden on homeowners, especially those on fixed income. In the meantime, the least we can do is give taxpayers more information about our complicated property tax system,” said Wilson.

The Tax Transparency Tool was developed for the King County Assessor by Spatialest Inc, a unique enterprise software company focusing on Location, Value and Technology. The company also created “Localscape” for the King County Assessor in 2014, a map-based visualization tool that aggregates data to present information.



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Free events in parks this week, July 23-29

Bayou Envie free concert Sunday
in Edmonds Park


Here's a list of free events in local parks this week July 23-29, 2018

Bring something to sit on (Lynndale Park has wooden bleachers) and something to eat and enjoy the shows!


Tuesday Jul 24
Lunchtime Music Series
Hamlin Park
noon - 1pm
Dabuli
16006 15th Ave NE Shoreline
City of Shoreline

Tuesday Jul 24
Karaoke in the Park
Cromwell Park
5:30 - 8pm
anyone!
18030 Meridian Ave N
Shoreline
City of Shoreline

Tuesday Jul 24
Tuesday Concerts
Hazel Miller Plaza
noon - 1pm
Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre
"Stellaluna"
5th Ave S and Maple St
Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Commission

Wednesday Jul 25
Shakespeare in the Park
Richmond Beach Community Park
6:30 - 8:30pm
“Merry Wives of Windsor”
Richmond Beach Rd at 21st Ave NW
Shoreline
Wooden O

Wednesday Jul 25
Shakespeare in the Park
Lynndale Park Amphitheater 7 - 9pm
King Lear
18927 72nd Ave W
Lynnwood
Wooden O

Thursday Jul 25
Outdoor Movies @ The Square
Kenmore Town Square 8pm / dusk
Coco
6728 N 181st Street
Kenmore
City of Kenmore

Thursday Jul 26
Shakespeare in the Park
Lynndale Park Amphitheater 8 - 9pm
King Lear
18927 72nd Ave W
Lynnwood
Wooden O

Thursday Jul 26
Summer Concert Series
St. Edwards State Park 6 - 8pm
Winston Jarrett + Yogoman Burning Band
14447 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore
Croasdale Real Estate

Thursday Jul 26
Thursday Concerts
Hazel Miller Plaza 5 - 6:30pm
Classic Klezmer Trio
5th Ave S and Maple St
Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Commission

Sunday Jul 29
Summer Concert in Park
Edmonds City Park  3 - 4pm
Bayou Envie 3rd Ave S and Pine St
Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Commission



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Letter to the Editor: Endorsement letter for Sen. Chase

Sunday, July 22, 2018

To the Editor:

I am voting for Maralyn Chase for 32nd LD Senator because she consistently supports issues of concern to me. These include strong support for women's reproductive rights, public education, small businesses (e.g., low cost loans and tax credits), retraining programs for workers who need skills upgrades, protection of the environment, safer gun laws, consistent long term support of labor unions, which are the bulwark of the Middle class plus voting affirmatively for many other measures that benefit those who are adversely affected by current governmental policies.

Sen. Chase is now a member of the Water, Agriculture and Trade Development Committee, a critical legislative committee at this particular time of trade wars that hurt all of us. Her role on this committee is crucial because of the need to address and remedy pollution to Washington State's fresh and salt waters. Both water issues and trade affect this state's agricultural production, marine industries and distribution of the foods we eat.

A host of organizations and notable individuals (e.g., WA State Atty. Gen.) support Sen. Maralyn Chase, which is a testimony to her concern about and support of the issues that directly affect us in the 32nd LD. Sen Chase has a verifiable and proven record. Over her time in office facing a hostile oppositional legislative environment she has pursued and voted for programs and policies that benefit all of us. We cannot afford at this time to vote for candidates who lack a proven voting record at the state level on all these issues.

By voting for Senator Maralyn Chase my vote and that of others will optimize solutions to the increasingly complex problems facing this state.

Gini Paulsen
Shoreline



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Community effort to support Twin Ponds Park North on Saturday

Twin Ponds
Photo by Vicki Westberg
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 10am to noon, Washington Native Plant Urban Forest Stewards will be hosting a Community work party at Twin Ponds North, 16501 N 155th St, Shoreline 98133.

We will be removing blackberries and ivy, or potentially sheet mulching the area.

We will meet on the far NW side of the park, along 155th St. 

You will find us set up there, west of the parking lot.

Please bring gloves, hand pruners, and water. 

We will also have all of these items on site.

Contact us with any questions at northtwinpondsrestoration@gmail.com

If you know of anyone else who would love to join us, please feel free to pass on the invitation. We hope you are able to join us!


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Vehicle drives into Shoreline Library wall

Wall and door damaged from a vehicle
Photo by Mary Jo Heller

Correction - thanks to readers on the scene, we now know that the accident happened Thursday July 19, before 6:30pm.

On Thursday night, July 19, 2018, a person drove into the staff entrance door at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, pushing in the doorway and part of the wall.

The entrance has been closed off with a wooden barricade, and no one can access the area near the back door. The only way in or out for staff and patrons is the main front door.

Staff will need to work around limitations on the back room but there will be no impact on patrons.

Friends of the Library will need to ask that people keep their book donations until the back room is available. The book sale is in September, so they do not expect this will cause major problems.



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WeatherWatcher: Next Heatwave prompts Heat Advisory to be issued

Photo by Carl Dinse

We have another summer heatwave moving in and this one is here to stay for a while. The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday from 10am until 9pm. Warmest temperatures are expected to peak between 2pm and 8pm, exceeding 90 degrees. At this time the advisory is for Monday only, but temperatures are expected to remain warm all week long and into next weekend.

Forecast: All week, highs in the upper 80's and low 90's are expected, with Monday, Tuesday, next Saturday and Sunday being the warmest of the bunch. Wednesday - Friday highs are expected to be down to the upper 80's. Lows all week and next weekend are expected to be in the low 60's. Clear nights and sunny days.

Some forecasts indicate Shoreline and Lake Forest Park might be a little cooler than Seattle proper by about 3-5 degrees, so there's a chance we might stay a little cooler than forecasted. Longer range indicates we might return back to normal temperatures once again after next weekend.

Here's the temperature graph for July so far, compared to average:



For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover at Third Place Books Tuesday

Colleen Hoover, author of Without Merit; It Ends with U, will present her new book on Tuesday at Third Place Books, Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park. 


Presentation FREE; signing line tickets available with paid pre-order of All Your Perfects. 206-366-3333.

Monday, July 23, 7pm
Cristina Curp (in conversation with Kyndra Holley)
Made Whole: More Than 145 Anti-Lnflammatory Keto-Paleo Recipes to Nourish You from the Inside Out (Victory Belt)

Cristina Curp, the creator of the popular food blog and wellness site The Castaway Kitchen, delivers everything you need to do away with diets and discover the right nutritional path for you. Together with Kyndra Holley (Craveable Keto; Keto Happy Hour), Curp will present some tasty tips and encouragement for those looking for a healthier lifestyle.

Tuesday, July 24, 7pm
Colleen Hoover
All Your Perfects (Atria)

We are pleased to welcome back to Lake Forest Park #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover (Without Merit; It Ends with Us), whose new novel is a tour de force about a troubled marriage and the one forgotten promise that might be able to save it. Presentation FREE; signing line tickets available with paid pre-order of All Your Perfects. 

Thursday, July 26, 7pm
Camas Davis
Killing It (Penguin)

A wayward young woman abandons her successful magazine career to learn the old ways of butchery and discover what it means to take life into her own hands. “Her powerful writing and gift for vivid description allow readers to feel as if they, too, are embarking on a life-changing journey” (Publishers Weekly). 

Friday, July 27 at 6pm
Ben Malcolmson
Walk On (Multnomah Books)

A true account of perseverance and hope from Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll's assistant, about a young journalist who walks on to a top-ranked USC football team guided by his faith. 

Sunday, July 29 at 6pm
Find Waldo Local – Victory Party
To celebrate the end of July and the month-long Find Waldo Local scavenger hunt at Third Place Books and Lake Forest Park Town Center, we will be holding a special prize ceremony, complete with snacks and a victory lap scavenger hunt in the bookstore, for participants who found Waldo and his friends.



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Crime in Shoreline week ending July 2 - don't go to Echo Lake park after dark

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week ending 7-2-18

Trending:
  • BHI dealt with four suicidal subjects
  • Echo Lake park after hours - drugs, sex offender, vandalism, alcoholic, pot party
  • Stolen vehicles recovered at park, shopping center, residential street
  • DV assaults from both males and females - custody disputes, break-ups, most were pushing and scratching but one was a "strangulation" (not requiring medical treatment).

06-24 Physical fight between neighbors. Injured party will not press charges because he hates cops and besides he's an ex-Marine special forces B12 operator.
06-25 Break in and burglary of Malmo manager's office.
06-25 Overdose victim in Fred Meyer parking lot given Narcan.
06-25 Vandalism at Highland Ice Arena.
06-26 Garage side door forced open and leaf blower taken. 195xx x NW.
06-26 Man in his 60s incapacitated by alcohol at Echo Lake park around 6:30pm.
06-26 One person staying at America's Best Value motel stole the alternator from another person's vehicle. Police recovered alternator from thief's motel room and arrested him on warrants.
06-27 Vehicle parked at Darrell's Tavern broken into with a screwdriver.
06-27 Subject arrested while spray painting bathroom at Echo Lake park was assaulted by other subject being transported to jail.
06-28 Residential burglary at Polaris apartments.
06-29 Transient registered sex offender with two grocery carts of possessions arrested after hours at Echo Lake park.
06-29 Back pack stolen from Y locker.
06-29 Four men in Echo Lake park after hours smoking cigarettes, drinking beer, loaded pot pipe. Put out cigarettes, poured out beer, informed of rules, and told to leave.
06-30 Graffiti at Cromwell Park - lumber crayon and blue paint pen.
06-30 Theft from vehicle in locked garage at Echo Lake Apartments.
06-30 Person with mental issues Trespassed from North City Walgreens after causing a scene.
06-30 Aurora Jiffy Lube burglarized.
07-01 Suspect arrested at Y for taking cell phone photos up the skirt of a 10 year old girl.
07-02 Three men on BNSF tracks at RB Saltwater Park, climbing on a tanker car were warned about criminal trespass and park hours.



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Photos: View from the Bluff

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Photos by Lee Lageschulte

Daisies turn their faces to the sun on the hillside above the Shoreline Sea. Bands on the bluff performed at Mark and Karen Weber’s at their beautiful bluff setting above Richmond Beach raising money for Agros International.

View from the Bluff
Photo by Lee Lageschulte



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Destinations: Rob Oxford: Camping Close To Home Vol. 1

The KOA Office at Baycenter, WA
Camping Close To Home Vol. 1

Text and photos by Rob Oxford

Exactly 2 hours and 40 minutes south of Seattle there's a little place we consider to be one of our favorite getaways. Whether for a weekend or longer, visiting Willapa Bay, specifically the KOA in Baycenter, always proves to be a worthwhile escape.

For years our family has been visiting this well kept campground on the Washington Coast and each time we begin packing up our gear for the journey home, we wish we could stay just one or two more nights.

Now there are many ways to "camp" and many places in this great state to do so. For The Oxfords camping is a ritual. From the detailed list my wife begins compiling weeks before our departure, ensuring that while away we'll have all of the comforts of home, to the household chores I insist must be completed prior. Our family has camping down to a science.

Taylor and Robbie racing on rented 3-wheelers

First, one must begin by choosing the direction in which you plan to travel. Next is deciding on whether or not you'll actually be "camping." That is to say "roughing it." For the traditionalist this requires sleeping in a tent, usually at a slight angle and always on a bed of pine cones or an occasional tree root. Anything less is unacceptable. However, the back of a van is sometimes permissible.

Others may choose a more comfortable way of communing with nature. Some call this "Glamping," which until recently is a term with which I was unfamiliar. I suppose the name is derived from the assumption that relying on a 5th Wheel Trailer, RV or Cabin is more "glamorous" than tent camping. This indeed may be true.

Baycenter, WA
Regardless however, I encourage you to seize an opportunity to drag the kids away from the video games and get out and explore this home we affectionately call the Great Northwest.

Now some people simply don't like to camp. They may prefer resort hotels, cruise ships or "staycations" and that's perfectly all right. It's not for everyone... thank goodness. Otherwise, I'd never be able to make a reservation and that is something on which I insist.

I remember as a child we'd pack up the car and just "take off" and when my Dad got tired of driving, we'd find a campsite. Although in some cases this is still possible, not all campgrounds (usually State or Federal) allow this convenience.

I much prefer having a spot reserved -- one I've either stayed in before or one I've investigated thoroughly. Being sandwiched between two giant motorhomes can spoil an outing rather quickly. This has happened in the past and to be honest, sleeping with generators running on both sides of you all night is not the best way to enjoy the "sounds of nature." Thankfully, most campgrounds have areas designated specifically for tent camping and RV'ing.

We have a pop-up trailer that has served us well for many years, but because this was going to be a short three day trip, we decided to rent a Yurt. This particular KOA has a few comfortable little cabins which we've also rented in the past, but the Yurts are a welcome new addition.

Rob digging for clams for dinner
We first chose Baycenter in order to try our luck at clamming. The entire family loves seafood and Willapa Bay is best known for its fresh oysters and shellfish. Ken and Iris Shupe own and operate the Baycenter KOA and they'll tell you when checking in that the WiFi is "spotty." At this your teenagers will probably groan, but soon they'll forget all about Facebook Status Updates. 

The clamming is rather easy and for a minimal fee, if you didn't bring your own, clam buckets and rakes can be rented. Ken and Iris are also happy to provide a lesson in Clamming 101 for those first timers and a short trip to the beach at low tide can provide an ample supply of steamers for dinner. Yum!

For the younger campers, the Shupes have been steadily providing more and more activities in the eight years they been running the Baycenter KOA. RC cars and a delightful track on which to race them is a new addition since our last stay. As is the ice cream shoppe, volleyball court, and scavenger hunt. The store is open year round and is well stocked with a variety of essentials for campers and locals alike.

The Baycenter KOA also has a game room, but you no longer need quarters. This game room provides only the classics like checkers, chess, Battleship and Candyland. A welcome return to the basics of family fun.

If you do find that the little natives are getting a bit too restless or if you feel the need to stimulate the local economy further, 30 minutes away is Long Beach where you'll find lots of restaurants, gift shops, activities for the kids and the World's Longest Beach on which to stroll.

The campground is protected by Gnomeland Security


Finally, rest assured that while staying at the Baycenter KOA, your family is safe and secure. Protection is provided by Gnomeland Security.


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Body of missing Kenmore woman found - police open active murder investigation

Photos courtesy David Rose
Washington's Most Wanted TV show Q13
Open Active Murder Investigation of Jamie Haggard Case

The missing persons case for 27 year old Kenmore woman Jamie Haggard has turned into a murder investigation with the recent discovery of her body in Snohomish county.

The remains of the mother of two, missing for two years, was found near Downes Road and Fales Road near Snohomish, WA on May 9, 2018 and recently identified by the Snohomish County ME’s Office as Jamie C. Haggard.

The King County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying that "This is an ongoing active murder investigation. Detectives are interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence and reviewing evidence for DNA analysis."

Anyone with information pertaining to the death of Jamie Haggard is encouraged to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311.

"We want people to remember what her story was. We believe somebody out there knows. Somebody was maybe there that night. Somebody knows what happened maybe a few days before the incident, maybe the day of the incident, maybe they weren't comfortable at the time to report it, but maybe they've changed their minds since then. 
"We truly believe somebody out there knows what happened to Jamie," said King County Sheriff's Det. Jessica Santos.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Girl Mans Up

Girl Mans Up by M-E Girard

Pen doesn't want to be a boy. And she isn't. So why does everybody have these weird ideas about her?

Pen likes to dress in baggy jeans and her brother Jimmy's t-shirts. She doesn't want to be her mom's "princesa." She doesn't want to get married to some guy and go to nursing school. She wants to hang out with her buddies -- guys like Colby, who plays first-person shooter video games almost as well as Pen, and who totally has her back.

Or ... does he?

Readers will see that Colby lacks the loyalty and respect Pen craves long before Pen catches on. But when Colby tries to sexually assault her, even Pen can see what a ratbag her "friend" really is. At that point, Pen has to make some changes. And none of the choices she might make will be easy.

This book features some fabulous allies, including an older brother and (to Pen's surprise) a couple of girls.

Three cheers for a strong gender-fluid protagonist, a teen romance that does not fly apart at the seams by the end of the book, and a sibling who is friend, brother, and parent to Pen. Recommended for readers 12 and up.

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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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Computer reboot



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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Voters' pamphlets and ballots have arrived - and it's free postage to return your ballot

By Diane Hettrick

Don't be intimidated by the 90 page voters' pamphlet that arrived in your mail this week. Most of it has nothing to do with our districts.

Congressional races

U.S. Senator - page 11-25
A large part of the packet and ballot belongs to the 28 people who are running against incumbent U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.

I like to at least skim the statements to see what kind of people are filing for office. There are people who run to promote their businesses. Others use the exposure to promote a cause.

There are familiar names and familiar parties. There are a lot of new people and some new political parties. Only one person didn't bother to submit any information.

U.S. Representative District 7 - page 29
Incumbent Pramila Jayapal has a Republican challenger, Craig Keller.


State Legislative District 32 - Shoreline - page 47-53

State Senator - page 47-48
Incumbent Maralyn Chase is being challenged by Democrat Jesse Salomon and Republican James Wood.

State Representative Pos 1 - page 49-50
Incumbent Cindy Ryu is challenged by Republican Diodato Boucsieguez, and Centerist Keith Smith.

State Representative Pos 2 - page 51-52
With Ruth Kagi's impending retirement, the seat is open. Candidates are Democrats Lauren Davis and Chris Roberts and Republican Frank Deisler.


State Legislative District 46 - Lake Forest Park and Kenmore - page 81

State Senator - page 81
Incumbent Democrat David Frockt has a Republican challenger Beth Daranciang.

State Representative Pos 1 - page 82
Incumbent Democrat Gerry Pollet and challenger Republican Jeff Patton.

State Representative Pos 2 - page 83
Democrat Javier Valdez was appointed to the seat when Jessyn Farrell resigned to run for Mayor of Seattle (she came in third). Running against Valdez is Republican Jerry Zeiger-Buccola.


King County Measure - page 84

Only one measure on this ballot. A vote to replace an expiring levy to fund the automated fingerprint identification technology used by law enforcement to help identify criminals from local and national databases.

Where to turn in your ballot - full information in flyer included with your ballot

  1. Any mailbox - postage is free
  2. Drop boxes at Lake Forest Park City Hall and Shoreline Library - also in Seattle locations that may be on your shopping or commuting route
Mailed ballots must be postmarked by August 7
Ballot drop boxes close at 8pm on August 7

Accessible voting centers in Bellevue, Renton, and downtown Seattle.



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Jackson Park trail volunteers work to maintain the walking trail

Saturday's volunteers pose on the Jackson Park Trail
L-R Brandon Megrath, Kean Engie, Brad Rogers, Elly Hale.

Jackson Park Trail volunteers held a work party on Saturday, July 21, 2018, moving mulch in the south-west corner of the trail.

Brad Rogers shovels mulch

According to Wikipedia, Jackson Park is a 160.7-acre public park and golf course in north Seattle, occupying most of the space between NE 145th St on the north, NE 130th St on the south, 5th Ave NE on the west, and 15th Ave NE on the east.

The Jackson Park Trail runs the entire perimeter of the park, just outside the fence. There have been Shoreline Walks events there, but the resident who led the walk has moved out of Shoreline. (See previous article).

The work party volunteers have a Facebook page to announce their events. Now they are holding a work party every month on the THIRD SATURDAY of each month from 10am -2pm.

Sign up online or just show up!



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