Shoreline saving puppies and saving lives

Monday, August 6, 2018



WestCoast CPR Training sponsored a puppy visit from Bravepup Rescue Saturday August 4, 2018. People of all ages attended to learn CPR and enjoy some puppy love!

For more information on taking a CPR class visit WestCoastCPRTraining.com

How you can help local Bravepup Rescue Puppies:
  • Book a puppy delivery for your workplace or event
  • Support Bravepup when purchasing through Amazon Smiles program
  • Foster a local rescue puppy
  • Volunteer at puppy visits
  • Donate at bravepup.org


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Four food trucks - live band - beach party - sunshine - and you are invited

The wildly popular Food Truck Shoreline event will be back in Richmond Beach on Wednesdays, August 15 and 22, from 5:00 to 8:00pm.
 
You can expect FOUR dinner trucks PLUS live music from some of the area’s top bands. 

The trucks will be located in the lower parking lot of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. 

Enjoy your food and join the band at the upper shelter above the parking lot for a family-friendly beach party co-sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association and the City of Shoreline. 

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline 98177

More info here.

Wednesday, August 15
  • Where Ya At, Matt (Creole street food)
  • Poke to the Max (Hawaiian) 
  • Hallava Falafel (Mediterranean) 
  • Incredibowls (Asian/Korean) 
Music by The Weavils (Bluegrass/Americana band)


Wednesday August 22
  • Papa Bois (Caribbean fusion) 
  • Off the Rez (Native American) 
  • Bread and Circuses (gastropub eats) 
  • Peasant Food Manifesto (global cuisine) 
Music by Clava Gringa (Cuban band) 



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Jobs: WSDOT real estate professional

WSDOT in Shoreline
Property and Acquisition Specialist 3 In-Training
Open until filled

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has a unique opportunity for an experienced real estate professional. The Real Estate Services office in Shoreline is seeking a Property and Acquisition Specialist to join their team. The primary function of this position is to obtain all necessary title reports and recorded documents for project engineers and other support groups as well as provide support to acquisition staff in clearing title encumbrances and preparing conveyance documents including preparing title clearing paperwork that may be necessary to clear title and complete transactions.

To view the entire announcement and to apply, visit: Property and Acquisition Specialist 3



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LFP Council work session Thursday cancelled; budget meeting scheduled; council to consider plastic ban

The City Council Work Session Meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 9, 2018 has been cancelled.

There will be a special City Council Budget and Finance Committee meeting at 5:30pm before the regular Council meeting.

The regular meeting will be held at 7pm in the council chambers at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

The council will consider an ordinance to restrict the use and sale of single-use plastic bags and non-compostable foods service containers, utensils and straws.


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Op-Ed: Sen. Chase made a few false and misleading statements

Keith Smith
Keith Smith is a Centrist Party candidate seeking election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent Legislative District 32.

By Keith Smith

Senator Maralyn Chase (D-Shoreline) penned an op-ed about the public records debacle earlier this week, and it in she made a few false and misleading statements which need to be corrected.

While reciting the history of the Public Records Act (PRA), Sen. Chase stated that it was designed to allow the public access to records from certain agencies. Agencies like the Departments of Licensing and Transportation, and that the Legislature followed different rules. That implies that the Legislature ought to be held to a different standard than other departments.

Unfortunately, the PRA specifically defines an “agency” as any state office. Since Senator and Representative are state offices, it would serve to reason that they are all subject to the PRA. Additionally, all local governments are fully subject to the PRA, including city and county councils, which are legislative branches of local government. If the PRA was not supposed to apply to legislative bodies why are those entities not exempted? 

Lastly, her argument basically takes this form, “We’ve always done this, so we should be able to continue to do it.” As a society we would not accept that argument from anyone in court. In fact, next time you get a traffic ticket try telling the judge that you have always sped down a specific road. See how far that argument gets you. Breaking the law in the past is not a defense to breaking the law in the present.

Sen. Chase then moves on to say that the Court ordered the legislature to pass a new PRA, “…Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Lanese ordered the State Legislature to pass comprehensive legislation on public disclosure…”. This statement is completely false. 

Judge Lanese’s order is available online, and nowhere in it does he state that the legislature has to pass any law. He wrote that the legislature must follow the law as written. It would be completely improper for a court to issue a ruling that the legislature must pass any law. It would violate the separation of powers, and Judge Lanese actually says that in his ruling. 

Even in the McCleary case, the Supreme Court was careful to say that they were not ordering lawmakers to pass any new laws. Just that the laws they had already passed, and the State’s Constitution, required them to fund education. The Court left the rest up to them. Judge Lanese did not order the legislature to pass a new PRA, they chose to do that on their own.

Next, Sen. Chase writes that the legislature created the new PRA with advice from the Attorney-General’s office. While that is possible, it completely mischaracterizes the AG’s involvement in the case. First, the legislature hired outside counsel, at tax-payer expense, to defend them in this lawsuit. 

The AG’s office actually filed a brief with the court arguing that the legislature was wrong in the way that they interpreted the PRA. Also, it would be malpractice for the AG to give advice to the legislature about a court order without reading it first. Meaning that if the AG’s office did help with the new bill, it almost certainly would have told the legislature that the court did not order them to craft it. Lastly, Sen. Chase admits that the bill was not written by the AG, but by the legislature’s outside counsel.

She goes on to say that the bill would increase transparency. Unfortunately, the pesky definitions from the PRA undercut this claim too. From the PRA, “’Public record’ includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.” 

So, when the Senator says that the public would have access to correspondence with lobbyists and legislative calendars for the first time, I can only assume that she means the legislature is going to be releasing documents that the public already had a right to for the first time. She also undermines her own argument in the next paragraph by stating that under the existing PRA the legislature had to release unredacted constituent correspondence upon request.

If I am following the argument correctly: when a member of the public sends an email to their representative, all that person’s personal data is released, but if a request is made for correspondence between a lawmaker and a lobbyist, that is off limits and will be shielded. 

Not only is that fearmongering at its worst, it is also not true. The current PRA allows for information that is “not of legitimate concern to the public” to be shielded from disclosure. Some examples would include a person’s name, address, phone number, SSN, and health information. All of which are examples the Senator gives for things that she would have no choice but to disclose if asked.

The Senator also states in her op-ed that the new PRA “codifi[es the] Legislature’s current interpretation of the Public Disclosure Act”. Meaning that a judge told the legislature that they were misinterpreting the PRA, so they just changed the law to make their interpretation correct. They also made sure the law only applied to records created after July of this year. Meaning the public had no access to any previous records.

In 2018 this seems to be the norm, a politician does something that the public does not like, and they just give “alternative facts” to make it seem like they were right all along. I am used to seeing this at the national level, but I expect more from our local leaders.


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Kenmore Play Day Saturday at Rhododendron Park



Gather the kids and join your neighbors for Kenmore Play Day on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Rhododendron Park, 6910 NE 170th Street. This popular, free community event starts at 11:00am with activities running until 2:00pm.

The event offers kids of all ages an opportunity to discover the fun of play by participating in a variety of activity booths. From arts and crafts stations to Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, the options are endless. Grab some friends and swing by the photo booth sponsored by Kenmore Pediatric Dentistry to snap a great memory of the event!

Participants can pick up a Passport to Play from the City info tent. After visiting at least half of the activities, they can redeem it for a frisbee!

Stop by the Snack Shack for free healthy snacks courtesy of the Kenmore City Council.

Parking near the park on NE 170th Street is limited. Park at one of the Play Day parking lots and jump on the shuttle. The FREE shuttle bus will run from 10:45am to 2:15pm, with the last shuttle leaving Rhododendron Park at 2:15pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult to ride the shuttle. Event details and the latest updates on shuttle pick up and drop off locations on the website.


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Photo: Another wild sunset

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

This hot weather has brought on the wildest sunsets, each one more spectacular than the other.




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VOTE: Ballot deadline Tuesday

Tuesday is the last day to turn in your ballot for the primary election.

Ballots dropped in mail boxes don't need a stamp but they do need to be in before the last pickup of the day on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.

Ballots taken to the drop boxes at the Shoreline Library and Lake Forest Park City Hall need to be in the box before 8pm.


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National Night Out is Tuesday


It's too late to close your street or get a fire truck but it's not too late to hold a potluck on your front lawn and invite all your neighbors.

There are a number of large National Night Out parties planned for Tuesday evening, but the real purpose of the event is crime prevention by knowing the neighbors on your street.



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Mocktails and light refreshments with author Kristi Coulter Monday

Author events do not usually include refreshments, but with the appearance of Kristi Coulter on Monday, you'll get mocktails and light refreshments.

Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park.


Monday, August 6, 7pm
Nothing Good Can Come From This
Kristi Coulter

"Kristi Coulter charts the raw, unvarnished, and quietly riveting terrain of new sobriety with wit and warmth. NOTHING GOOD CAN COME FROM THIS is a book about generative discomfort, surprising sources of beauty, and the odd, often hilarious, business of being human."
---Leslie Jamison, author of THE RECOVERING and THE EMPATHY EXAMS

Thursday, August 9, 7pm
The Green Burial Guidebook
Elizabeth Fournier

Funeral expenses in the United States average more than $10,000. And every year conventional funerals bury millions of tons of wood, concrete, and metals, as well as millions of gallons of carcinogenic embalming fluid. There is a better way, and Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately dubbed the “Green Reaper,” walks you through it, step-by-step.



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Free events in parks this week, Aug 6-12

Clave Gringa plays at Animal Acres
Wednesday evening

Here's a list of free events in local parks this week August 7 - 12, 2018

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

Tuesday Aug 7
Lunchtime Music Series
Saltwater Park
noon - 1pm
Steve Hamilton comedy magic
2021 NW 190th St Shoreline
City of Shoreline

Tuesday Aug 7
Tuesday Concerts
Hazel Miller Plaza
noon - 1pm
Cosmo's Dream
5th Ave S and Maple St
Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Commission

Wednesday Aug 8
Evening Concerts in the Park
Pfingst Animal Acres Park
6:30pm
Clave Gringa
NE 178th St / Brookside Blvd
Lake Forest Park
Arts Council

Wednesday Aug 8
Outdoor Movies @ The Square
Kenmore Town Square
8pm / dusk
The Greatest Showman
6728 N 181st Street
Kenmore
City of Kenmore

Thursday Aug 9
Summer Concert Series
St. Edwards State Park
6 - 8pm
Alexis P. Suter
14449 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore
City of Kenmore

Thursday Aug 9
Shakespeare in the Park
Lynndale Park Amphitheater
7 - 9pm
Three Musketeers
18927 72nd Ave W
Edmonds
Greenstage

Thursday Aug 9
Thursday Concerts
Hazel Miller Plaza
5 - 6:30pm
Ben Hunter and Joe Seamonds
5th Ave S and Maple St
Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Commission

Saturday August 11
4:30pm and 7pm (2 shows)
Lynndale Park Amphitheater
18827 72nd Ave W
Lynnwood
Love America Project
City of Lynnwood

Sunday Aug 12
Summer Concert in Park
Edmonds City Park
3 - 4pm
Jazz Underground
3rd Ave S and Pine St
Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Commission


Correction: Kenmore outdoor movie is Wednesday, August 8

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Shoreline Post 227 wins awards at American Legion Washington Convention

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Commander Roach and Larry Granish,
Chairman of the Trophies and Awards
Committee, presenting Larry with
the Legionnaire of the year award.

By Carroll Goering
Photos by Earl Thompson

The 100th Annual American Legion Department of Washington convention, held July 18-20, 2018 in Spokane Valley, brought together members from all over the state.

The Department of Washington is the American Legion in the entire state of Washington.

Our Post 227 was authorized to have two delegates, so we sent our Commander, Larry Fischer and our Adjutant, Earl Thompson.

Larry Fischer has been a tireless advocate for Post 227, even before becoming commander, and is by far our best recruiter.

Department Commander Gary Roach
awarding Larry the blue ribbon award
for our Post exceeding its
100% membership goal.
Largely due to his efforts, our Post 227 was one of the few to exceed its membership target for the past year.

Larry won the Legionnaire of the Year award primarily because of his recruiting efforts and his efforts to increase our interactions with the surrounding community.

With more than 30,000 Legion members in the State of Washington, it was quite an honor for Larry to be singled out as the Legionnaire of the year. He was nominated by Carrol Stripling, District 11 Commander.




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Letter to the Editor: Maralyn Chase voted for government secrecy

To the Editor:

Senator Chase recently published an op-ed in the Shoreline Area News (see article) stating her position on openness and transparency in state government. It’s important to be clear that her vote in favor of Senate Bill 6617 was a vote for government secrecy.

In endorsing Jesse Salomon for the state Senate for the upcoming election, The Seattle Times based their decision in part on Senator Chase “Defending a rotten bill last session that undermined the state Public Records Act, drew statewide condemnation and was vetoed [by Governor Inslee.]” They further wrote: “Chase questioned whether newspapers defending the act in court are “reporting the news or creating it.” (see Seattle Times article)

As a former Shoreline Mayor and Councilmember, I can say that we have a system, like all local governments do, to keep our records and to fully comply with the Public Records Act. There is no legitimate reason why the Legislature can’t do what all local governments across the state already do. Even Attorney General Bob Ferguson has taken the position that: “state lawmakers are subject to the same rules of disclosure that cover other elected officials...” (see Seattle Times article)

Senator Chase is supposed to work for the people but instead she has fought against openness. In the Everett Daily Herald’s endorsement of Salomon, the editorial board stated that: “she demonstrates a lack of concern regarding the need for lawmaker transparency.” They quoted her as saying “I’m puzzled by all the focus on sunshine. What are you looking for?” (see Herald article)

I have worked with Jesse for years on the Shoreline City Council. He is dedicated to openness and transparency and I urge you to support him.

Shari Winstead
Shoreline



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Puget Sound-Specific Pollinator Guide

EarthCorps has developed a new Native Habitat Restoration Guide of best management practices for the Puget Sound Lowlands.

The guide has a wealth of information from site assessment and design to installation techniques and long-term stewardship.

The guide is meant to be accessible and helpful whether you’re a backyard gardener or a land manager. 




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King County launches research vessel to join emergency Puget Sound orca recovery effort

Dow Constantine, 2nd left, christens the
SoundGuardian in 2016
King County Executive Dow Constantine directed King County’s marine research vessel, SoundGuardian, to join the state, federal and tribal coalition that has come together to rescue the endangered residents of Puget Sound’s orca population.

Operating with a crew of three, SoundGuardian left its dock at the King County Environmental Laboratory in Fremont early Sunday morning, Aug. 5, and was expected to dock at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham later that day.

Once there, the vessel will operate with others under the authority of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials who are coordinating emergency recovery actions.

“Orcas are the Salish Sea’s most iconic residents, and we all share the responsibility of protecting these beloved animals,” said Executive Dow Constantine. “We are doing whatever we can to help the orca now, and fulfill long term goals to improve the health of local waterways and the Salish Sea.”

Launched in 2016, SoundGuardian is King County’s primary marine research vessel and is used by scientists to collect samples, assist in monitoring buoy maintenance, and other work. The 48-foot, twin-hulled vessel provides workers with a swift and stable platform for a variety of open-water tasks.


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Kruckeberg Garden Party raises $35,000

From Kruckeberg board

We would like to say thank you to our community of supporters for another successful Garden Party fundraiser. 

Because of you and your generous support, we were able to raise over $35,000.00 towards our operational funding. This fundraiser helps ensure that we are able to continue staffing and maintaining this local treasure.

Donations are a key part of our ability to continue our work here. If you would like to help in this effort, you can make a contribution anytime. 

Thank you for your continued support.

Donate


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Letter to the Editor: Green lawns and algae blooms

To the Editor:

A couple of weeks ago there was a hullabaloo when one of the condominium complexes on Echo Lake announced that it was going to use Roundup to kill the water lilies in the south end of the lake.

The Board of the condominium association backed off after an outcry by other people living on the lake. This raises the question of why the water lilies are out of control? Why do we have so many algae blooms in the lake?

Why, for that matter, are all the lawns in front of the condominiums on Echo Lake so green, even in the summer? It’s natural in this area for lawns to turn brown in the summer. The only answer can be nitrogen from fertilizer put on lawns keeps the grass green and ends up in the lake.

To the condominiums on Echo Lake: Stop using Weed and Feed and you won’t need Roundup!

John Merriam
Shoreline



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WeatherWatcher: Heat and Smoke to return this week

Smokey Sun above the Olympics August 11, 2014.
Photo by Carl Dinse

The heat and smokey skies are expected to return in the middle of the week. This heat wave should be short-lived compared to our last one. Sunny skies and clear nights are expected most of the week.

Monday-Tuesday highs are expected to be in the low to mid 80's. Wednesday - Thursday highs are expected to be in the mid 80's to near 90°F, with areas of smoke. We start cooling down on Friday, with highs making it to the low-mid 80's.

Friday evening some moisture approaches with cooling temperatures and possible showers. Next weekend looks pleasant with morning clouds and possible showers or drizzle, clearing to sunny skies and highs in the 70's.

July was indeed warmer and drier than normal for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. We had about half the normal rainfall, but for July this is pretty variable anyway given we typically dry up for the summer. Most precipitation comes from either morning drizzle or the rare thunderstorm.

Our average temperature for the month of July was 68.3°F, the station's overall average is 63.5°F so we were nearly 5°F above normal. Below are the high and low temperatures graphed for the month compared to the average.


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Crime in Shoreline week ending July 16 - a bad week for Aurora Safeway

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week ending July 16, 2018

Trending
--Juveniles: two different juvenile runaways found in Shoreline, one from Seattle, one from Snohomish county; young female picked up with evidence of recent prostitution; juvenile with criminal misdemeanor warrant sent to Youth Center; local juvenile runs away for second time.
--Several traffic stops result in DUI charges.
--3 different intoxicated males lying on sidewalks were taken for detox.

07-05 Argument in bathroom of Aurora Safeway ended up in a fight with weapons - a knife and a porcelain toilet lid.
07-06 Echo Lake mural tagged for the second time.
07-06 Suicide attempt with overdose of oxycodone.
07-08 Two unknown males stole a dance pole from Lovers' Package.
07-09 Commercial burglary at Ballinger Village, 20030 Ballinger Way.
07-09 Party guest suspected of stealing guns from host.
07-09 Subaru stolen from Ballinger Homes. Owner dragged for a short distance, trying to stop theft.
07-09 Police stop a stolen vehicle. Driver feigns ignorance, then runs, but is captured after a short foot chase.
07-10 Tag on 195th pedestrian bridge in green correction fluid.
07-11 Subject Trespassed for loitering and undressing in the Parkwood Plaza parking lot.
07-11 Victim left wallet and keys at workout station at Y. When he returned they were gone.
07-11 Boyfriend slashed tires of girlfriend's car after fight.
07-11 Traffic fatalities at NE 205th.
07-12 Underage female picked up at 153xx Aurora gave evidence of recent prostitution. Booked into KC Youth Center on no bail Youth At Risk warrant.
07-12 Local juvenile ran away from mother's business; has history of depression and suicidal thoughts. Already listed as missing from previous incident.
07-12 Three iPhone X stolen from Verizon Wireless.
07-12 Person lying on sidewalk at 145th and Aurora taken for alcohol detox.
07-12 Shoplifter at Aurora Safeway arrested after found in possession of drug paraphernalia.
07-12 Man found unconscious in running vehicle at NW 175th and 3rd NW with suspected heroin.
07-13 Intoxicated man lying on sidewalk at N 155th and Interlake taken for detox. BH subject.
07-13 Subject in rehab facility for medical issues, including two cardiac arrest episodes, was unaware because of mental issues. Cut monitor and tried to escape.
07-13 Suicidal BH subject in Echo Lake park transported to hospital.
07-13 Male driver, accompanied by four friends, drove around the barrier and through the planting bed at Richmond Beach park so they could "star watch."
07-14 Person on sidewalk at 12xx 155th requested detox.
07-14 Driver who hit two unoccupied vehicles at NE 170th / 3rd NE in unlawful possession of firearm.
07-15 Tags at Valero gas station.
07-15 Driver contacted for sleeping in his taxi at 18500 Meridian was arrested and booked for DUI.
07-15 Tags at southbound onramp to I-5. Same tagger as Valero gas station and Echo Lake mural.
07-15 Intoxicated person at Seattle Christian taken for detox.
07-15 Mentally ill person chasing people with a hammer at Aurora Safeway taken for involuntary commitment.
07-15 Person Trespassed from Shari's after walking in to use their salt and pepper for his food.



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Jerry's garden: orchid cactus and lilies

 Orchid cactus




Three varieties of lily


Plants, photos, and gardening compliments of Jerry Pickard.



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Piano in the garden: pop up piano at Sky

Photo courtesy Sky Nursery


Pop Up Pianos in Sky Nursery’s front porch

From the streets of London, L.A., and Vancouver, to our very own Shoreline, street pianos have emerged in the 21st century as a primary means of reclaiming urban space.

Altered and decorated by local artists since 2012, when the project was founded by Ros Bird, please welcome 8 returning pianos by filling our environment with music and song.

click for a map of the other Shoreline pianos



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Sky gardening: Gardening for Fall and Winter Harvest - Saturday

Gardening for Fall and Winter Harvest, Saturday, August 11, 2018, 1 pm to 2:30 pm, free presentation at Sky Nursery.

By all means cherish your tomatoes, but it’s time to think about those cool-season vegetables that add fresh flavor to your fall and winter diet.

If you plan and plant now and learn a few tricks for protecting your garden from freezes, you can be harvesting tender salads, crunchy radishes, frost-sweetened kale and broccoli, and more, through winter and even into early spring.

Free; no registration required. 




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Photos: Demolition at Einstein Middle School

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Demolition at Einstein Middle School is well underway. Construction will begin after the site is prepared with an anticipated completion date of August 2020.

Photo by Mike Remarcke

The new 150,888 square foot school will have the capacity for 1,071 students. The architect for this project is Integrus Architects and contractor is Hoffman Construction. The total estimated cost for the project is $102,000,000.

Photo by Mike Remarcke

The new school will have two stories and outdoor learning spaces as well as classrooms.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Students will remain at the school during construction and the schedule will be built around them, in the same way that Shorewood and Shorecrest were constructed around occupied buildings.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Kellogg Middle School is also being rebuilt. When both schools have been completed, Shoreline Schools will implement the plans to reconfigure the schools to K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle school, 9-12 high school. Currently the middle schools are 7-8 and the 6th graders are in elementary school.

Einstein is located at 19343 3rd Ave NW Shoreline 98177


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Letter to the Editor: Response to Mr. Pollowitz

To the Editor:

With his comments, Mr. Pollowitz (see letter) apparently wants to start another round in the fight over Fircrest: he, and others, want to close Fircrest. I want to keep it open.

From my earliest days in the legislature I have been consistent in voting, and leading the opposition, against any bill that wants to close Fircrest. The reason I hold this position is that vulnerable persons who cannot advocate, protect, or care for themselves need the level of care provided by Fircrest and other RHCs.

Prior to my service in the State Legislature I ran a sheltered workshop for disabled people for five years. I believe I am the only person in the legislature who has experience in this field and am very familiar with the varying levels of abilities and needs of intellectually disabled individuals.

Maralyn Chase
Edmonds



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Humble Feast recipe of Bacon Potato Salad for Monday's dinner

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Potatoes
Photo by Devra Gartenstein
Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held on the first Monday of every month, 5:30 to 7pm. This month - August 6, 2018.

Monday's menu will be our take on Midwest picnic food: Bacon-Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Three-Bean Salad, Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Cheddar-Chive Dinner Rolls, and Melon for dessert.

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.


Bacon Potato Salad (Makes 6 servings)

2 pounds red potatoes (unpeeled)
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Chop the potatoes into bite-sized chunks, put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover by an inch or two, and boil for about 10 minutes, until soft.

Drain the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and stir in the red onion, bacon, and dill. In a separate small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper and whisk until emulsified. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and mix well. Taste and add more salt if you like. Let stand for at least 30 minutes for the flavor to develop, then serve at room temperature or chilled.

Update: added olive oil to ingredient list


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SolarFest 2018 celebrated the power of the sun

Local booths included Diggin' Shoreline
and the Puget Sound Beekeepers


By Maryn Wynne
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Under the power of the sun, Shoreline Solar Project celebrated the 15th annual NW SolarFest July 28 at Shoreline Community College.

Second Use recycles building materials

Visitors came from all over the region to learn about the latest in sustainability products and services, participate in workshops, and enjoy the festival setting. Over 70 exhibitors including businesses and nonprofits participated.

Coastal Classic tiny home by
Shoreline builder Carriage Houses

The festival welcomed local Shoreline builder Carriage Houses who brought their Coastal Classic Tiny Home, an affordable charming cottage built with high quality materials.

The Living Vehicle has extended off grid living features

Interior of the Living Vehicle

Also at the fair was Living Vehicle, a mobile living space designed for full time use with extended off grid living features.

Test drives in the Tesla

There were a lot of electric cars, but it was the
electric truck that caught the attention of the visitors

Electric vehicles and electric bikes filled the Transportation Zone. Visitors were able take a test ride in an electric car, including the Leaf and the Tesla and test ride an electric bike through the campus of the college.

Rad Power Bikes raffled an electric bike

Visitors were excited to support SolarFest by purchasing a chance to win an electric bike by the Presenting Sponsor Rad Power Bikes.

KIDZone

The KIDZone was a safe place to run through the grass, make an energy pledge and play with solar cars. Kids were busy at the Home Depot building workshop and PCC’s Make your Own Trail Mix tables, and kids enjoyed the visits from the Bubbleman and the Brain Waite Band.

Entertainment on the Showmobile stage

The entertainment was outstanding on the Showmobile Stage. Thanks to the Shoreline/LFP Arts Council for its use.

We thank each and everyone one of our participants, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, performers and volunteers and the community that supports this event.

Thank you for coming and mark your calendar for the 16th NW SolarFest on July 27, 2019.



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Photo: Black-eyed Susan - not Daisies

Friday, August 3, 2018

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Black-eyed Susans in a garden in the Richmond Highlands.


Corrected, thanks to a reader

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Destinations: Seafair weekend


Hydro races and Blue Angels this weekend for Seafair. Public transit options from Metro and Sound Transit.

Here's the schedule of events



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Lake Forest Park farmers market Sunday 10am to 3pm

The Lake Forest Park farmers market is held on Sundays from 10am to 3pm on the lower level parking lot of Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way.

Fresh produce, flowers, honey, fish, ice cream, baked goods, and so much more.

A variety of stalls selling ready to eat food and places to sit and eat while you watch the crowd.

Buskers entertaining the crowd, with their hats or guitar cases out for your contributions.

A fun experience for anyone.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Sun block



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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Shoreline City Council dinner meeting with WSDOT Asst. Secretary

Front row, from left: Deputy Mayor Jesse Salomon, Mayor Will Hall
Back row, from left: Doris McConnell, Chris Roberts, Keith Scully, Keith McGlashan, Susan Chang


The guest for Monday's dinner meeting with the Shoreline City Council will be WSDOT Assistant Secretary Patty Rubstello.

City Council Special Dinner Meeting, Monday, August 6, 2018, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm, Shoreline City Hall Conference Room 303, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

The regular council meeting will be held at 7pm in the Council Chamber on the main floor.

Agenda Highlights
  • Adopting the 2019-2020 Human Services Allocation Plan (Community Services Division)
  • Adopting Ordinance No. 832 – Surface Water Revenue Bond Authorization (Administrative Services Department)
  • Adopting Ordinance No. 829 – Limited Term General Obligation (LTGO) Bond Anticipation Notes 2018 - PROS Plan Property Acquisition (Administrative Services Department)
  • Public Hearing and Discussing Ord. No. 835 – Consideration of Potential Condemnation of Property for the Community and Aquatics Center (City Attorney's Office)
  • Appointment of Pro and Con Committee Members for City of Shoreline Proposition 1: Sales and Use Tax for Sidewalk Transportation Improvements (Administrative Services Department)
  • Update on the Implementation of the 2017-2027 Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Compostables Collection Contract with Recology Cleanscapes Inc. (Public Works)

Link to Full Meeting Agenda
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