Twin Ponds north work party Saturday

Friday, July 19, 2019

Volunteers at Twin Ponds North

On Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 10am - noon, the Washington Native Plant Urban Forest Stewards will be hosting a community work party, at Twin Ponds North. Everyone is Welcome!

We meet on the far NW side of the park, along 155th street, west of the parking lot.

Please bring gloves, hand pruners, and water. We will also have gloves, tools, water, and cookies on sight.

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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Scam alert: you do not have to report to the KC communications center

The King County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center in Renton had a couple of unexpected visitors on Thursday. 

Both people told staff they were sent there by a caller who claimed to be with the Sheriff’s Office.

The scammer claimed the victims had outstanding warrants or had missed a court date and when they did not agree to send money, they were directed to go to the Communications Center and were even provided the address.

It appears the scammer even spoofed the non-emergency phone number to bolster their claims. It is unclear as to why the victims were actually sent to a Sheriff’s Office facility but luckily they lost nothing but some of their time.

The King County Sheriff’s Office is not in the business of collecting payment for anything so we will never threaten to arrest someone if they don’t pay. 
If you are ever contacted and threatened with arrest if you don’t pay, hang up the phone immediately and report the call to your local law enforcement agency.

There are many other scams out there and unfortunately, many target the elderly and other vulnerable people. 

The KCSO encourages people to have open and repeat conversations with their vulnerable loved ones in an effort to protect them from these fraudulent scams. 

If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.



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Photos: Parkwood Elementary construction

Parkwood Elementary finishing construction
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Parkwood Elementary is currently in the finishing stages of construction, with completion expected in August 2019. The new school will be 64,800 square feet with a capacity for 500 students.

Parkwood is a hive of activity right now
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The project's architect is DLR Architects and a contractor is Allied Construction. The total estimated project cost is $46,909,000.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The building is a series of two story boxes, set at slight angles to each other. The exterior of the building has four different finishes.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

All of this serves to break up the space visually and make it an interesting and inviting building. It also makes it look like a different building from every side.

Visit the Parkwood Elementary School website for additional school construction information.

N 155 will be resurfaced. New sidewalks and crosswalks are in.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

As a companion project, the sidewalks, streets, and crosswalks were redone by the school.

Parkwood is part of a major building upgrade for School Schools, which includes Kellogg, Einstein, Shorecrest, and Parkwood.



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Busy Traffic Weekend July 19-22

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Puget Sound events and traffic for July 19-22
Paint map courtesy WSDOT


  • Northbound SR 99 tunnel maintenance closure: 10pm Friday, July 19, to 8am Saturday, July 20
  • Mariners vs. Angels: Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21, at T-Mobile Park
  • Darrington Bluegrass Festival: Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21
  • Montlake Bridge maintenance: One lane in each direction from 6 to 11am Saturday, July 20
  • Capitol Hill Block Party: Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21
  • Sounders vs. Timbers: 6:30pm Sunday, July 21, at CenturyLink Field
  • Full SR18 maintenance closure: Between Issaquah-Hobart Road and I-90 from 9pm Friday, July 19, to 1pm Sunday, July 21


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FOUND: Dog stolen with vehicle from Gateway Plaza

Stolen with vehicle on Thursday
FOUND: 10:15am 7-19-19
Shoreline Police announce that car and dog have both been found. The pup is safe.

-Original story-

A black Kia Sedona was stolen from Gateway Plaza, 18300 Midvale Ave N, on Thursday, July 18, 2019 with a small Maltese dog inside. 

Please be on the lookout for this dog.

Call 911 if you see it.


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College residence hall opens in the fall

Shoreline Community College residence hall
will be ready for September 2019 move in
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Shoreline Community College is now accepting applications for its new residence hall.

Starting fall 2019, a residence hall will be available to all Shoreline CC students. Located at the heart of the College’s wooded campus, the building will feature 68 units that house 216 bed spaces with shared living rooms and kitchens.

Features of the residence hall include:

  • Four-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio units, furnished with beds, dressers, desks, soft seating and tables
  • Full kitchens with market-rate apartment grade finishes
  • High-speed internet access
  • Onsite shared laundry facilities
  • Secure wireless access and around-the-clock security
  • Onsite resident advisors (RAs) and management office
  • Main lobby with lounge and study spaces
  • Landscaped courtyard for relaxation and studying
  • Gathering room for conferences and events
  • LEED silver-rated building construction
The bus line stops at the resident hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Rental rates are between $825-1275 per student, per month, depending on unit size and lease length.

Meal plans will not be offered, as units include full kitchen facilities. The residence hall is next door to the cafeteria and bookstore, with many shopping and dining options within short walking distance.

Bus stops are right outside the building, for easy transportation to Seattle and beyond.

Apply online, learn about eligibility, and take a 360Âş virtual tour at 7000campusliving.com.



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Midvale Community Garden public meeting update and design

This is the vision for the Midvale Community Garden


Midvale Community Garden has made great progress.

Let’s celebrate efforts thus far and talk about design! We will be joined by representatives from stakeholders to inspire a shared vision for the newest community garden in Shoreline.

Thursday, July 25, 2019, 7pm at Shoreline City Hall, 3rd floor, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

The Midvale Community Garden is located at N 192nd and the Interurban Trail.



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Mulched trees will be used for local Sound Transit projects

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Crews were busy grinding up the debris from the trees that were removed for the 185th Station. A day later the construction crew came in and put up fencing which blocks the view of the site. This is early preparation for the actual construction.

As for the mulched trees, Sound Transit says that it is planning to use the "Hog Fuel wood chips” for job wide erosion control and for the Ronald Bog site development.

The plan is that once we have used the amount we need for the project, we will have a community event where we give away wood chips.



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Echo Lake now open

Echo Lake is now open
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


By Diane Hettrick

King County has advised the City of Shoreline that the bacteria count in Echo Lake has dropped and the swimming restriction has been removed.

The restriction would probably have been removed sooner but the formal testing takes a couple of days.

They are quite certain that the spike in the bacteria count was due to bird feces.

At the Echo Lake Picnic on Tuesday, one of the work party volunteers found an entire pile of bread pieces that someone had left for the geese.

First of all, bread is not good for geese or other birds, although they are happy to eat it. When geese are overfed like this, they will congregate in the place near the food source.

If they are fed enough, they will not migrate.

They will lay more eggs and hatch more young.

Then you have situations like we had at Echo Lake Elementary some years back, where there were so many geeses congregating on the school grounds that there were concerns for the health of the children.

The geese there were captured and killed.

Don't feed the large birds - ducks, geese, seagulls.


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Seattle Times: Shoreline resident had role in Moon landing

Dr. James Joki
Photo courtesy Ballard School Foundation
Richmond Beach resident Dr. James Joki served as an extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) flight controller for Apollo 11.

As a flight controller assigned to Mission Control, Joki helped develop, test and modify the spacesuits, backpacks, visors, gloves and oxygen systems that Aldrin and Armstrong would rely on for life support during their walk on the moon. 
The mission unfolded in phases, and Joki’s part took place from the time Aldrin and Armstrong donned their suits and opened the door of the lunar module, to the moment they returned safely to the spacecraft and shut the door.

Many Shoreline residents know him as the doctor who delivered their babies. And how did he go from Mission Control to the delivery room?

Joki recalls walking through a hospital during this time and hearing the beeps of a machine monitoring a pregnant woman’s unborn child. He instantly sensed a parallel between seeing astronauts through a moon walk and helping women and babies through pregnancy. In 1971, he left NASA and went to medical school, and he spent the next chapter of his career delivering babies at Seattle’s Northwest Hospital.

His home is full of space travel-related memorabilia.

A good Finn (Joki means “river” in Finnish), he keeps some of these artifacts in his home’s basement sauna.

Read the full article here

KING5 Evening Magazine did a segment on Dr. Joki July 18, 2019. View it here.




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Photo: Yellow lucifer

Photo by Lee Langeschulte


Yesterday we had red lucifer - today we have yellow. Readers said that the lucifer spreads and will fill the area. It doesn't sound like it's difficult to dig out some clumps and gift them.

And all agreed that they are hummingbird magnets.

DKH

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Photos: 5th NE closed and more poles are being installed

More steel poles being installed on 5th NE
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

5th NE at NE 185th is closed again, as more steel poles are installed along 5th and 185th.

Tree debris
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Other crews have been grinding up the debris from the trees that were removed from the station area site.







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Summer Pop-Up Book Sale in Lake Forest Park Sunday



Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library
SUMMER POP-UP BOOK SALE

Sunday, July 21, 10am – 3pm
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE


What a great day to visit your friendly local Farmers Market! It’s the Peak of the Season for fresh local produce, it’s the annual Crafts Day at the Market, and it’s the Friends’ Summer Pop-Up Book Sale!

Pick out delectable fruits and veggies, explore wonderful treasures at the craft vendor tables, and allow plenty of time to browse our quality bargain books.

You might find a stack of perfect beach reads, well-preserved copies of classics you’ve always meant to read, a great selection of kids’ books, and volumes on arts and culture, history, travel, cooking, and general life enhancement. 

Plus you get to mingle with fellow book lovers -- you might be inspired to join our group in supporting our beloved local library!

Proceeds will support the joint Lake Forest Park Library and Third Place Commons Halloween Program.



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Scene on the Sound: the Brittin, US Navy logistics vessel

USNS Brittin in a cloudy Puget Sound
Photo by Jan Hansen


USNS BRITTIN is named in honor of Army Sgt. 1st Class Nelson V. Brittin, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient who distinguished himself as a member of Company I in Yonggong-ni, Korea, March 7, 1951.

Citation:

Sfc. Brittin, a member of Company I, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. Volunteering to lead his squad up a hill, with meager cover against murderous fire from the enemy, he ordered his squad to give him support and, in the face of withering fire and bursting shells, he tossed a grenade at the nearest enemy position.

On returning to his squad, he was knocked down and wounded by an enemy grenade. Refusing medical attention, he replenished his supply of grenades and returned, hurling grenades into hostile positions and shooting the enemy as they fled.

When his weapon jammed, he leaped without hesitation into a foxhole and killed the occupants with his bayonet and the butt of his rifle. He continued to wipe out foxholes and, noting that his squad had been pinned down, he rushed to the rear of a machine gun position, threw a grenade into the nest, and ran around to its front, where he killed all 3 occupants with his rifle.

Less than 100 yards up the hill, his squad again came under vicious fire from another camouflaged, sandbagged, machine gun nest well-flanked by supporting riflemen.

Sfc. Brittin again charged this new position in an aggressive endeavor to silence this remaining obstacle and ran direct into a burst of automatic fire which killed him instantly.

In his sustained and driving action, he had killed 20 enemy soldiers and destroyed 4 automatic weapons. The conspicuous courage, consummate valor, and noble self-sacrifice displayed by Sfc. Brittin enabled his inspired company to attain its objective and reflect the highest glory on himself and the heroic traditions of the military service

--Information source



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Live and Local for Saturday July 20

The Music of Four at the Bistro Saturday

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. 

Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations.

All have great local bands and entertainment!


This Saturday, July 20, 2019 here's what's happening:


NORTH CITY BISTRO

The Music of Four - $12 Cover -  8 - 10:30pm

Four's sophisticated Americana stylings were developing long before the name came into fashion. Four performs original material, described by Seattle Sound magazine as A celebration of rock'n'roll songwriting, as well as songs from those who inspire them: the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison, Mark Knopfler, and Steely Dan, among others. Edgy arrangements of favorite jazz standards (by Dave Brubeck and others) are part of who they are, as well. The band's 2010 CD, The Music of Four, was recorded at the legendary Robert Lang Studios, and produced by former Jason Mraz bassist Ian Sheridan. The Music of Four features pristine 3-part harmonies, Steve's masterful guitar work, and Rick's lyrics that touch on Everyman themes, from love and heartache to disappointment and redemption.

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.


AURORA BOREALIS

The Dana Osborn Band - $10 cover - 8 - 11pm

The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

Dana Osborn and his bands have been a premier Northwest fixture since the early ‘80s. The current lineup known as The Dana Osborn Band puts on a fun and high energy show. Dana and the band play Dance Music from classic rock and pop, to Dana’s Grovin’ and soulful original music from his two CD’s. Dana and The Band will keep you entertained and on your feet with good time, sing-along feel good songs.


DARRELL'S TAVERN

Greenriver Thrillers, White City Graves, Matthew Singleton Ben ! - 8pm - 2am
Doors 8:30pm, show at 9pm - $8 cover

Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

White City Graves emerging from the album recording cocoon to take over Darrell's for a night with none other than Greenriver Thrillers, and Matthew Singleton Bentley! Gonna be a hell of a night! 


EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Third Train Running - 8 - 10pm - $7 cover.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Blues and folk from local Shoreline band.


THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Employees of Redmond's favorite tech giant show off their creative side with rousing renditions of the classics of the Swing era.




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Ballots mailed Wednesday for Primary Election on Aug 6 - Register to vote online up to July 29 - 16 and 17 year olds can preregister


Ballots were mailed out Wednesday for the August 6 primary election. Any voter who has not received their ballot by Monday, July 22 should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

Dates and Deadlines
  • July 29: Deadline for online and mail-in voter registration. As of June 30, 2019, Washington voters can register up to and including election day, and vote in that election but after July 29 it will need to be in person in Seattle or Renton.
  • August 6: Deadline for Washington State in person voter registration or updates 
  • August 6: Primary - ballots must be postmarked no later than August 6 or deposited in a drop box by 8pm. 

Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at Vote Centers.
Vote centers are available for voters that need assistance. Each center has voting machines that offer audio or large print ballots, and other assistive devices. Elections staff are available to assist as needed. Voters can also register to vote and get their ballots through Election Day.
There is a vote center at Kenmore City Hall. Complete list here

Register to vote ONLINE - by July 29
  • Register for the first time
  • Change your registration information
  • Check your voting history
  • Track your ballot
Automatic Voter Registration (AVR)

AVR is a simple, modern, and secure way to keep your registration up to date. Eligible Washingtonians can now register to vote or update an existing registration automatically at the Department of Licensing or other state agencies. Registration via AVR is open until eight days before an election.

Same Day Registration

With Same Day Registration, eligible Washingtonians can register to vote and submit their ballot on the same day. This new change eliminates unnecessary deadlines so more voters can participate. You can register via Same Day Registration in person at your county auditor’s office (find your auditor here) or at any voting center in King County (find the closest voting center here). Same Day Registration is available until 8pm on Election Day.

Pre-registration for 16 and 17 year olds

Eligible 16 and 17 year olds in Washington can now pre-register to vote! After submitting a simple form, pre-registrants will automatically receive a ballot for the first election after they turn 18. Pre-Registration is available year-round on the Secretary of State’s online portal; in person at voting centers, county auditors’ offices, and with volunteers; and at any Department of Licensing office.

More information available at the Secretary of State's website



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Lynnwood Link drop-in session July 24 at Shoreline Library

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Sound Transit is hosting a drop-in session next week to provide an overview of the Lynnwood Link Extension Project and answer any construction related questions. 

Come by anytime during one of the drop-in sessions to learn more, provide input on the preliminary refined project and find out about next steps.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 4 - 7pm
Shoreline Public Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155

During these drop-in sessions, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Learn about the project and get a brief overview of the Lynnwood Link Extension.
  • Ask construction related questions.
  • Talk with project staff to learn more about next steps of construction.

If you cannot make this drop-in session, Sound Transit plans to have many more drop-in session opportunities in the future. 




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13 year old missing from Lake Forest Park found in Seattle

LFP Police issued a call for public help to locate a missing 13 year old boy with autism who walked away from home on Wednesday evening.

Daniel Meltvedt walked away from the residence in Lake Forest Park where his family is visiting. He was last seen at 39th Ave NE and NE 165th St.

He was wearing a black t-shirt with words "unshakable", olive green sweatpants, and silver/orange running shoes. He is 5'8, 125lbs, brown hair, brown eyes.

The police department asked residents in the area to check their property and call 911 if he was located. Nemco volunteers conducted a door to door search.

Around 10:30pm police announced that he had been located in Seattle and LFP police were making arrangements to get him home.



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Motorcycle drivers need liability insurance by July 28

State law requires liability insurance for
motorcycle drivers after July 28
A new state law takes effect on July 28 that requires all motorcycle drivers to carry liability coverage and to provide proof of insurance.

This is a change to the state’s mandatory liability insurance law that previously exempted motorcycle drivers. 

The new law requires anyone who drives a motor vehicle or motorcycle in Washington state to:

Carry liability insurance with liability limits of at least:
  • $25,000 for injuries or death to another person
  • $50,000 for injuries or death to all other people
  • $10,000 for damage to another person’s property

Apply for a certificate of deposit to pay for your liability insurance with the Department of Licensing 

Have a liability bond of at least $60,000 filed by a surety bond company that’s authorized to do business in Washington.

Self-insure if you have 26 or more vehicles. For more information or to see if you qualify for this option, contact the Department of Licensing.

Motorcycle drivers must also be prepared to show proof that they have liability insurance. Your insurance company will send you a paper card, or have an electronic version of the card online or in an app. If you cannot prove to a law enforcement officer that you have insurance, you can get a ticket.

Find more information about the law change on the state insurance commissioner website.

If you don’t yet have the coverage you need, talk to your agent or broker. You can find licensed agents and brokers and see the status of their license on the insurance commissioner website.



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Edmonds police seek answers to the missing hours of Shoreline woman's life

Edmonds police detectives are asking for the public’s help in piecing together what happened to a woman during a two-hour period early Sunday morning, July 14, 2019.

According to police, detectives are investigating the case involving a 28-year-old Shoreline woman who was visiting her fiancĂ©’s family in the 8700 block of Bowdoin Way in Edmonds. The woman and her fiancĂ© were leaving the home around 12:30am when he went back inside for a few minutes. When he came back outside, she was gone.

The family searched for her, then called 911 to report her missing. She was eventually found at 2am at a gas station in the 9700 block of Edmonds Way, by two people who had stopped for fuel. They called her family, who took her home.

“The only thing the woman remembers for certain is waking up in a ‘grass field’ with a man kneeling over her and a woman standing nearby,” Edmonds police spokesman Sgt. Shane Hawley said. “She also remembers running off into a wooden area prior to finding her way to the gas station.”

At some point during that time, the woman lost a pair of black, strapped sandals she was wearing, Hawley added. The woman also had cuts, scrapes and bruises when she was located.

Detectives are investigating, but details are sparse.

“Our goal is to determine where she went and how she was injured during the period she was missing,” Hawley said. While police initially indicated the case may have involved “sexual motivation,” they don’t know if that is correct, he added.

Anyone with information should contact the department at 425-771-0200 and ask for Detective Andy Mehl. He can also be emailed at Andrew.Mehl@Edmondswa.gov.




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Photo: Lucifer flowers

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


These pretties live in Richmond Beach. They are the flowers that the hummingbirds love that Wayne Pridemore photographed last week.

Now that I know what they look like, I realize that my neighbors have these. The flowers have a rather delicate appearance, almost fragile. The color is vivid and intense.

DKH




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July birthday celebration at the Senior Center




July birthday party at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.

Birthday meal and entertainment.


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Washington’s Newborn Screening Program now testing for additional life-threatening disorders

State Public Health Lab in Shoreline
After expanding laboratory space and purchasing improved equipment, the Department of Health’s Newborn Screening Program is testing babies for additional rare congenital disorders and plans to add more conditions in the near future.

“We save lives by testing all babies born in Washington for these rare congenital disorders, which can quickly lead to death or long-term disability if not rapidly identified,” said Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman. 
“Babies with these conditions often seem healthy at birth, which makes early detection and treatment critical.”

The department currently screens for 29 conditions using a dried blood spot collected from a baby’s heel on a special filter paper card. Each year the laboratory performs nearly 12 million tests on more than 164,000 specimens from about 85,000 newborns.

Each year, around 200 infants with one of the disorders are identified and can receive treatment early in life.

The State Board of Health determines which conditions are included in the screening, and additional conditions often require more equipment and laboratory space.

The recent remodel and expansion has helped the department meet its needs for adding testing for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), an inherited disorder that affects the nervous system and adrenal glands. New equipment for X-ALD testing was funded in part by the Ethan Zakes Foundation.

Additionally, DOH will start second tier testing for cystic fibrosis this summer, which will increase the accuracy of test results and follow-up. In the near future, the department plans to add testing for mucopolysaccharidosis type I and Pompe disease, and is exploring adding testing for spinal muscular atrophy—all serious conditions that can be debilitating or deadly.

More information on newborn screening is available on the department’s website.



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Open house for 160th and Greenwood intersection Monday

Open House for the Worst Intersection in Shoreline


There will be an open house on Monday, July 22, 2019 re the 160th and Greenwood / Innis Arden Intersection.

It will be held at the Shoreline Community College Main Dining Room from 6:00 to 8:00pm, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Room 9208 Building 9000 (“PUB-Pagoda Union Building”).

This project will select a concept for the intersection of Greenwood Avenue N with N 160th Street and NW Innis Arden Way. We will be working with Shoreline Community College on this project. 

Come view and learn about the roundabout and signalized concepts the City and College are working on and share your thoughts on both concepts. There will be a brief presentation beginning at 6:30pm.

If you cannot attend, visit the website a few days after the event to see the materials from the presentation and leave a comment.



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Agenda for July 22, 2019 Shoreline City Council meeting

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Mike Remarcke
The Agenda for the July 22, 2019 Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting contains two Study Items.

8(a) Discussing and Selecting the Preferred Option for the 185th Street Multimodal Corridor Strategy

The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Council with an update on the 185th Street Multimodal Corridor Strategy (185th MCS). City staff will provide Council with a summary of the spring outreach series, and the Recommended Option for consideration as the Preferred Option. Once Council has selected a Preferred Option, staff will return to Council in fall 2019 with the finalized 185th MCS Report for Council discussion and adoption. Currently, there is no designated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funding for improvements to the corridor.

8(b) Discussion of City Programs Funded by the Vehicle License Fee and Washington State Initiative 976

If passed by the voters in the November general election, I-976 would significantly disrupt funding of roadway and sidewalk preservation projects and reduce funds for new transportation projects in the City as well as regionally. The Council will discuss the impacts to the City transportation projects if I-976 passes and determine if there is interest in taking a formal position on the Initiative. Additional information in I-976 can be found here

By Pam Cross


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Hi Cap play date Sunday

This Sunday is the second of three summer play dates for families in the Shoreline Highly Capable program. 

Come meet and connect with other Hi Cap families! 

4-8pm on July 21, 2019 at Richmond Beach Lower Picnic Shelter

Join us for a potluck dinner on the beach! Bring your family, beach toys, and a dish to share (including serving utensils, if needed). 

If you are able, please consider bringing a small cash donation ($5-10) to help cover the cost of the shelter, beverages, and plates/cups/etc.

Save the date for the final summer play date:
  • 12-2pm on August 11th at Shoreview Park: Join us for lunch and playtime at the park! Bring your family and lunches, and look for us near the canopy.

We hope to see you there! Contact Gretchen Bjork Knudsen with questions.

**Please note: This is an informal gathering of interested Hi Cap families and is not a sponsored event by the Shoreline Hi Cap Parent Association**



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Ronald Commons Community Block Party attracts 400 guests for a day of fun

A Rotarian checks in with the Easy Company Band


Photos by Steven H. Robinson

If you were close to Shoreline town center on Saturday and wondering where the amazing live music was coming from, it was the third annual Ronald Commons Community Block Party!

In addition to the upbeat, energetic tunes from the Easy Company Band, approximately 400 guests enjoyed hot dogs, fresh fruit, cotton candy, sno-cones and more.

The kids enjoyed the bouncy house


Kids and adults were treated to carnival games, activities, swag and information from local service providers. When they weren’t slurping Italian sodas or munching on popcorn, children kept lining up for the bounce house, face painting by staff from Echo Tattoo and an opportunity to climb aboard the big rig with the Shoreline Fire Department.

Lollipop-a-palooza - guess the number of lollipops
in the jar and the closest number wins a prize.
Prizes were awarded hourly.


Dozens of door prize winners left with gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, luxury hair products, toys and more. The League of Women Voters signed up several new voters. A resident of Ronald Commons passed out samples of food offered by her new Filipino catering business. Several of our elected officials stopped by to visit with neighbors and enjoy the fun.

Dale Turner Y had a booth, along with
two dozen other service agencies


Twenty-four community partners, including service agencies, community organizations, local businesses and churches, hosted booths at the event, providing information about their programs and/or fun activities for kids and adults.

Who better to do face painting than a tattoo artist?


Another twenty-two businesses, faith communities and organizations provided help with the event. This amazing outpouring of support and enthusiasm for the block party by the community made it possible to offer this event at no cost to participants.

Everything, yes everything, was free.

LFP Rotary was there, cooking hot dogs


Many thanks to all who helped make this event a success, including the hosts: Ronald United Methodist Church, Hopelink and Compass Housing Alliance. The event is a celebration of the unique partnership that continues to be a model for other faith communities and service providers across the country.

And with all that, some kids still
preferred the regular playground.


The partners offer their immense gratitude to Sheri Ashleman for stepping up to coordinate the event this year.

It was exciting to see people having fun together, building relationships and connecting with the community at large. Hope to see you there next year!




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Shoreline council seeks volunteers to write the pro and con statements for the aquatics center

Architect's drawing for Community and Aquatics Center


Shoreline Council seeks volunteers for voters’ pamphlet pro and con committees for potential Shoreline Proposition 1: General Obligation Bonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements


At their June 24 meeting, the Shoreline City Council indicated they intend to move forward with placing a bond measure for parks, recreation, and open space improvements on the November 5, 2019, general election ballot. (see information here)

The measure could include money for a new community and aquatics center and possibly park improvements. Council is scheduled to make a final decision at their July 29 council meeting.

Accompanying the November ballots will be the King County Voters’ Pamphlet. The pamphlet will include an explanatory statement from the City that states the effect of a bond measure if approved. 

In response will be statements in support and opposition to the ballot measure. 

State law requires the City Council to appoint two committees to draft the pro and con statements. The committees can have no more than three members each; however, the committees may seek advice from any person or persons. The committees will also have an opportunity to write a rebuttal statement to the other side’s statement.

Individuals interested in applying for one of the committee positions can fill out an online application. Applications are due by August 2 at 10:00am. The City Council will review the applications and appoint the committee members at its August 5 business meeting.

To learn more about the requirements for the voter’s pamphlet and the duties of the pro and con committees, review the 2019 Jurisdiction Manual at King County Elections.

If you prefer to fill out a paper ballot, you can download them below or pick one up from the Clerk’s Office at City Hall.

2019 Proposition 1 PRO Committee Application




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Suspected drunk driver creates chaos on I-5 Tuesday morning

All lanes were blocked on northbound I-5 Tuesday morning


22 year old Dreyer A. Cazorla La Rosa of Seattle was driving northbound on I-5 through Shoreline at 155th at 2:36am on Tuesday when he struck a vehicle in lane two.

The vehicle was driven by Kenneth B. Johnson of Kirkland. Cazorla continued driving, while Johnson got out of his car.

Johnson and his vehicle were then struck by a vehicle driven by Anthony Beauchamp of Auburn.

Cazorla abandoned his vehicle by the bus barn near 175th and fled on foot, leaving it sitting in lane three.

A deputy from the King County Sheriff's office reached the scene and located Cazorla, who punched him in the face.

Jaswinder S. Brar of Surrey, B.C., driving a 2015 Volvo Tractor with a 2008 Utility Trailer then hit the first two disabled vehicles.

Johnson was transported to Harborview with minor injuries.

Photo courtesy WSP
The three cars were totalled and impounded to WSP bullpen. The truck was damaged and towed.

A passenger in Cazorla's vehicle and the drivers, aside from Johnson, were not injured.

Cazorla was charged with DUI felony hit and run, and vehicular assault, and arrested.

The freeway was completely blocked northbound. Traffic was routed off the freeway at the bus barn exit and routed around the collision area. There was still a two mile backup.

Southbound traffic slowed as well and backed up as far as ten miles.

All lanes of northbound I-5 at NE 155th St in Shoreline reopened at 7:30am.



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Notes from Shoreline City Council meeting July 15, 2019

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline City Council Meeting
July 15, 2019
Notes by Pam Cross

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
All councilmembers were present.

Report of the City Manager Debbie Tarry

Lunchtime Concerts are available each Tuesday at 12:00pm through August 13th. Go to shorelinewa.gov for the summer schedule.

July 16th and every Tuesday in July from 5:30 to 8:00pm there is free Karaoke in the Park at Cromwell Park.

July 17th Swingin’ Summer Eve from 5:30 to 8:30pm at Cromwell Park. Bring a blanket to sit on while you enjoy music, games, and dancing. Be sure to visit the used book sale benefitting Shoreline neighborhoods.

July 20th is another opportunity to join neighbors and other community volunteers for a Park Work Party.

July 22nd 160th and Greenwood/Innis Arden Intersection Open House at Shoreline Community College dining room from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Learn about the roundabout and signalized concepts the City and SCC are working on.

Public Reminders

The Planning Commission will meet on Thursday July 18th in the Council Chamber.

Council Reports

Councilmember Roberts and Deputy Mayor McConnell attended the National League of Cities Leadership Conference. The Race Equity meeting went into detail of what cities nationally can do to understand the historical influence of Race. One of the topics was how the federal housing policy led to some of the segregation we still see today. Roberts also attended the Energy, Environment, Natural Resource committee where they passed on several resolutions to the full National League of Cities Annual Conference. Most were just updates to previously passed resolutions.

Roberts participated by phone in the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board Meeting where they formally authorized $2M for the 145th St Bridge.

Mayor Hall and Councilmember McGlashan went to the Association of Washington Cities Meeting.This was the Mayor’s last meeting as a board member there.

Deputy Mayor McConnell stated she is still on the Board of the Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) for the National League of Cities. She nominated Bellevue Councilmember Janice Zahn, who accepted the nomination for a position.

Councilmember McGlashan talked about Lime Scooters. The Conference was held in Spokane where there are many Lime Scooters and they are very well used. There is a helmet law but they do not enforce it. It will be an interesting conversation when we talk about bringing scooters shares to Shoreline.

Public Comment

Deirdre Miller, Temporary Regional Manager for the Shoreline/Richmond Beach library, said this is the 15th year for the Shoreline/LFP Reads Program. This year’s book is Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison. This is a way to engage the community by having everyone reading and discussing the same book. There will be an appearance by the author on July 29th 7:00pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park.

She also told about the free summer meals at the library. They are getting more than 50 children every day (Monday - Friday).

Mike Dee, Lake Forest Park, appreciates that Council is considering using the Portland Loo at Echo Lake Park.

He thinks the location for the CAC is good because he’s heard it’s good to locate a pool near an ice rink. He mentioned that since LFP is part of the Shoreline SD, that the contribution of funds by the SD represents a contribution by LFP.

The agenda was approved unanimously.

The Consent Calendar was adopted, without discussion, unanimously.

There are no Action or Discussion items at this public meeting.

Council retired from Council Chamber for an Executive Session re Litigation –(i) To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.

The Executive Session was expected to last 40 minutes

Meeting adjourned at 8:14pm.




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Sunday is Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market


Get ready for a big day of shopping when a whole host of fabulous artists and crafters come to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market this coming Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 10am to 3pm.

Crafts Day at the LFP Farmers Market is your one-day-only chance to shop a wide array of jewelry, clothes, handmade cards, decorative items, and other original handicrafts by local creatives from across the region. Some of the specialty items this year include pet clothing, fanciful dragons and wings, bird houses, mosaic stepping stones, and more.


Treat yourself to something special, dress up your home or garden with some original artwork, or find the perfect gift for someone you love. There’s something for everyone at Crafts Day!

Naturally you can also count on the market for all your fresh and local food favorites. Fuel your healthy summer snacking with fruit from Collins Family Orchard, Martin Family Orchard, and RP Guerrero Orchard.

Stop by Hayton, Sidhu, and Sky Harvest tents to get your fill of delicious berries. And get your favorite row crops from folks like Alvarez, Caruso, Cha New Life, Garden Treasures, and Gypsy Rows.



Need something special for your main dish? Get beef and lamb from Mollie Bear Farm, pick up chicken and eggs (plus veggies) from Well Fed Farm, and don’t forget to stop by Wilson Fish for the catch of the day. Then put the finishing touch on your table with fresh flowers or a special bottle of wine from the market.

If all that shopping makes you hungry, grab a snack or a meal from Vespucci Pizza, Patty Pan, Drummin’ Up Wontons, Classic Kettle Corn, Seattle Pops, or Jon Boy Caramels. Yum!

It will be a day of artistic discoveries and all your regular market favorites, so don’t miss it! The LFP Farmers Market, which is presented by Third Place Commons, takes place this Sunday (and every Sunday) from 10am to 3pm at the corner of Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE. 




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Children's events at the Shoreline Library in July start with puppet show

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155 has scheduled three special events for children and families this month of July 2019.



Stars Big Dream Puppet Show

Wednesday, July 17, 10:15am
Presented by Penny’s Puppet Productions. 
Family program, all ages welcome with adult. 

Star’s biggest dream is to become an astronaut and explore space. One day she discovers a special book in the library and her galactic wish comes true. 

Space is limited. First come, first seated. 


The Wonders of Space Show

Thursday, July 25, 2pm
Presented by Daffy Dave. 
Family program, all ages welcome with adult. 

Explore the mysteries of space including black holes, planets and gravity through slapstick comedy, a touch of magic, music and juggling. 

Space is limited. First come, first seated.


The Blast-Off Show

Tuesday, July 30, 10:30am
Presented by Mikey Mike the Rad Scientist. 
Family program, all ages welcome with adult. 

Travel to the edge of the universe to discover a special element with the power to bend space and time and possibly cause trouble on Earth! 

Space is limited. First come, first seated. 



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