Explosions at Richmond Beach fire - injured resident refuses treatment

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Photos courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire responded to a residential fire in the 1800 block of 201st St NW in Richmond Beach, just after 8pm on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

It was handled as a defensive fire as there were explosions.

One patient was injured but denying treatment.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

By 8:30pm the fire was out and firefighters were working on locating and extinguishing hot spots.




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Jazz Walk is a five block street party

This little one dressed up for Jazz Walk
while her brother was focused on the food
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

By Diane Hettrick

Jazz Walk is a five block street party, punctuated by individual rooms of music. Some of the rooms serve spirits, but if you are on the street you are not left out.

The street at night
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Jazz Walk has an atmosphere all its own. Perhaps it's the warm night air. Perhaps it's the forbidden pleasure of walking down the middle of a street which is normally full of cars.

And it might just be the music.

For those who say they don't like jazz ... well, know that jazz is a catchall term. Jazz means everything from boisterous Dixieland, to moody, smoky, sensuous melodies. And everything inbetween.

Dad plays peek a boo with baby
while vendor peeks around the canopy
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

The Jazz Walk in the North City Business District Tuesday night, August 13, 2019, was a family party on the street. Food trucks were in the middle of the street and the very popular Leena's Restaurant sold "jazz bites" from a table in front of the restaurant.

Ronald Wastewater Commissioners Gretchen Atkinson and
Wes Brandon (blue shirt) and their vacuum truck
Photo by Mike Remarcke

There were information booths from North City Water, and Ronald Wastewater. Commissioner Atkinson says the alligator is sewer humor for things found in the sewer pipes. There was an alligator in a Florida sewer years ago - at least that is the story.

Mary Reidy from Shoreline Parks, explains the proposed ShARCC
Photo by Mike Remarcke
  
From alligators to ShARCCs - the Parks Department was there, telling people about Shoreline parks and the new ShARCC.

The Susan Pascal Quintet played in the North City Bistro
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Venues like the venerable North City Tavern, the newish Easy Monkey Taphouse, and the Jazz club North City Bistro sold drinks for patrons during the 45 minute sets.

Eric Patterson played in the upstairs space at Easy Monkey
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Outside, the Shoreline Rotary and the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park combined to put on a very large Beer Garden next to the street - and next to one of the three outdoor performance spaces.

Rotary beer garden
Photo by Mike Remarcke

The beer garden was packed from the time it opened until late night. Not sure if the beer was the attraction or if people were basically renting seats.

Beer garden at night
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

What is it about fire trucks and kids?
Photo by Jerry Pickard

There were fun things for the kids. Michelle Pidduck from Shoreline Fire brought along a fire truck for kids to explore.

Photo by Mike Remarcke

And face painting is always popular. Look at the rapt attention of the potential customers.

Namasté Yoga
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The staff from Namasté Yoga, who are in the Evergreen building just past NE 180th, were on the street this night to talk to people.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Families just pulled up a curb or a set of steps and took a break to talk or eat.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Oh - and did I mention the hearse? Nightmare at the Nile was there, promoting their events. They have music, but it would not be called "jazz."

So if you missed this event, watch for it next year in August. It just gets bigger and better every year.



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Shoreline Fire rescues woman with fractured ankle and gives her dog a ride home

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Shoreline firefighters rescued a woman who fractured her ankle while hiking trails in Innis Arden on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

She was taken to the hospital and her dog was taken home by firefighters.



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Apartment building fire on 145th last Saturday

1700 NE 145th
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, Shoreline Fire responded to an alarm in a multi family building in the 1700 block of NE 145th.

The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries reported.



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Shoreline police and fire rescue man whose wheelchair went into a ditch

Photo courtesy Shoreline Police

On Monday, August 12, 2019, Shoreline Police and Shoreline Fire responded to a call of a disabled male in a wheelchair who had rolled into a drainage swale at the corner of N 145 St and Ashworth Ave N. 

It took four officers and two firefighters to get the heavy wheelchair off the man and get him extricated from the ditch.

The wheelchair had rolled over on top of him. Without immediate action the outcome would not have been positive.

The man was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.


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Free theatre Thursday, Friday, Saturday at Shoreline City Hall



Hilarious production of what purports to be Shakespeare's first play - which turns out to be a mildly PG-13 mash up of characters from Shakespeare and Disney.

Free. Performances are outdoors in the courtyard behind Shoreline City Hall. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7pm. 17500 Midvale Ave N. Parking in City garage but don't be late because you'll be driving right next to the performance!



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Bridge Lessons: Ten Weeks to Basic Bridge starts Wednesday September 4

To play with a full deck -- play Bridge!


"Ten Weeks to Basic Bridge" starts Wednesday, September 4, 2019. In this lesson series, you'll learn Bridge from the ground up using Standard American bidding. This fast-paced series appeals to those with no previous cardplaying experience, as well as players who want to get back into the game using modern methods.

When you complete this series, you will be ready to play Bridge in social games and in introductory Duplicate games. Seattle Bridge Center offers a Rookie Duplicate game on Tuesday evenings.

No partner needed -- you'll meet several new players along the way.

Lesson fees are collected on a pay-as-you-go basis. You can stop or return at any time. The cost is $10 per person per week, with discounts for players age 25 and under.

Classes are held at Seattle Bridge Center, 1539 NE 145th Street, Seattle WA 98125. We are a half-mile east of Interstate 5 at Exit 175 for NE 145th Street and share a parking lot with the QFC supermarket and Dollar Tree store on the southeast corner of 15th Ave NE and NE 145th St. If you are facing the entrance to the Dollar Tree store, turn to your right and you will be facing our front door. We have plenty of free parking.

This series begins Wednesday, September 4, 2019 and meets on 10 Wednesday evenings through November 13, 2019. There is no class on October 30. Each class begins at 7pm and runs until 9:30pm. We start right at 7pm to make the best use of your time. Our doors are usually open no later than 6:45pm. Light snacks are provided.

Please let us know if you're planning to attend, so we can be sure to prepare enough copies of the lesson materials. Send an email to SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com to sign up for the lesson series.

If you'd like to watch a game of Duplicate Bridge live and in person, please join us Tuesday evenings for Rookie Duplicate, where spectators are always welcome. The game starts at 7pm; please arrive 10 minutes ahead of game time to get settled in.

The complete and current schedule for Rookie Duplicate games and the beginner lessons can be found by visiting www.SeattleBridgeCenter.net -- then follow the link for "Schedule and Results."

Questions? Send an email to SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com or leave a message for David at 206-336-3428.


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Jobs: WSDOT

Jobs at WSDOT


Senior Human Resources Consultant (Human Resource Consultant 4)

Closing Date/Time: Tue. 9/3/19 11:59 PM

NOTE: The closing date and first review date for this job posting has been extended in an effort to establish a broader, more competitive candidate pool. The first review of applications will be conducted on August 27, 2019.

The Human Resources Team forms strategic partnerships with business units entrusted with stewardship of the state's multimodal transportation system within its most populous and economically diverse region. WSDOT's goal is to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state.

In this role the incumbent will consult with business partners on a variety of human resource activities such as workforce development, labor and employee relations, classification/compensation, reasonable accommodation, training and more.

View the entire posting and apply: HRC4 In-Training - Shoreline

Assistant Project Engineer - Connecting Washington

The Washington State Department of Transportation has an immediate opening for an Assistant Project Engineer in the Shoreline, specifically working on the delivery of the Connecting Washington and Fish Passage Program in the Snohomish/King Area of Northwest Region.

The Assistant PE will assist in delivering the Northwest Region's highway design and construction contracts to meet local, state and federal standards within scope, schedule, and budget. During design, the focus will be on ensuring that commitments to stakeholders are captured in the Design Build contract language. During construction, the focus will be ensuring that the Design Builder is abiding by contract language. The appointee is expected to consider personal, coworker, contractor and public safety as first and foremost objectives during planning and performance of all work activities in connection with work assignments.

This position is open until filled and the first resume review will take place on August 27, 2019. View the entire posting and apply: Assistant Project Engineer - Connecting Washington



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Jobs: City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline has new positions open.

Engineer II  - two positions

The Engineer II – Capital Projects position manages design and construction projects in transportation, surface water, parks, facilities and waste water, supporting growth and infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance across all City departments. The position also plays a key role in developing and expanding the Public Works team's project management and engineering design capabilities. 

We are seeking to fill two open positions with innovative, energetic engineers with experience providing engineering and project management for most or all of the foregoing project types, but with special focus in surface water or transportation projects.
  • Surface Water Focus The surface water - focused position requires at least three years' project management experience in hydrology and hydraulics, basin studies, system capacity analysis, geomorphology and stream restoration, and analysis and engineering design of conveyance and system rehabilitation projects.
  • Transportation Focus The transportation – focused position requires at least three years' project management experience in transportation project planning and engineering design, basic traffic engineering, federal grant management, ADA standards and compliance, and community outreach.
Link to review and apply for the job HERE


Senior Planner

The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment and have experience and skills in evaluating complex policy documents; developing public outreach plans; making public presentations; managing and reviewing complex land use applications; interpreting and applying, applicable development codes; conducting environmental review; performing on-site building and landscape inspections; and providing customer service. Preferred experience includes working with local governmental agencies, electronic plans review, project management, and public outreach.

Link to review and apply for the job HERE 



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Lake Forest Park peace activist arrested at Bangor submarine base

A flash mob from Bothell danced to the song War (What is it good for).
Video on Facebook page


Glen Milner, of the Lake Forest Park for Peace group, was arrested in front of the Bangor submarine base on the Kitsap Peninsula on Monday, August 5, 2019 for being in the roadway leading to the base during rush hour traffic.

He was part of a group of 60, including two other members from Lake Forest Park, who staged a demonstration in front of the gates to the base. The demonstration marked the 74th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombing.

11 demonstrators, including Milner, blocked the road holding signs. They were removed by the Washington state patrol and cited under RCW 46.61.250.Pedestrians on roadways.

About 30 minutes later, and after being cited, Milner and four others reentered the roadway carrying a banner with a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which stated, “When scientific power outruns spiritual power, we end up with guided missiles and misguided men.” 

The five were removed by the Washington State Patrol, cited with RCW 9A.84.020, Failure to disperse, and released at the scene.

The demonstration on August 5th was the culmination of a four-day event at Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action. On Sunday, August 4th, David Swanson, a longtime peace activist, author, and radio host spoke at the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action. His presentation: The Myths, the Silence, and the Propaganda That Keep Nuclear Weapons in Existence.

There are eight Trident SSBN submarines deployed at Bangor. Six Trident SSBN submarines are deployed on the East Coast at Kings Bay, Georgia.

Each Trident submarine was originally equipped for 24 Trident missiles. In 2015-2017 four missile tubes were deactivated on each submarine as a result of the New START Treaty.

Currently, each Trident submarine deploys with 20 D-5 missiles and about 90 nuclear warheads (an average of 4-5 warheads per missile). The warheads are either the W76-1 100-kiloton or W88 455-kiloton warheads.

The Navy is currently planning to implement a smaller W76-2 “low-yield” or tactical nuclear weapon (approximately 6.5 kilotons) on ballistic submarine missiles at Bangor, dangerously creating a lower threshold for the use of nuclear weapons.

One Trident submarine carries the destructive force of over 1,300 Hiroshima bombs (the Hiroshima bomb was 15 kilotons).

The nuclear submarines do not normally travel through the Shoreline side of Puget Sound.

Milner was cited, but not detained. He will appear in court in Port Orchard on September 4, 2019.

Correction as to route of nuclear subs

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Sandcastle building contest Sunday at RB Saltwater Park

Wednesday, August 14, 2019



Sandcastle Building Contest Sunday, August 18, 11:00am  Richmond Beach Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St.

Bring the entire family to the Sandcastle Competition at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

With a little imagination and a lot of sand, Richmond Beach will transform into a series of sandcastles and sculptures.

Judges will vote for the top entries in the “Adult/ Family” and “Kids 12 and Under” categories plus a “Crowd Favorite.” 

Contestants will be judged on their creativity, originality, total use of their assigned plot and use of natural materials. 

KITE FLYING 

Contestants and spectators are encouraged to fill the beach and sky with kites. Everyone young at heart is invited to join the fun! Fly a kite (or a few) or just take in the scene! 

SCHEDULE
11:00am Registration
11:30am Competition begins
12:00pm Kites take flight
2:00pm Awards announced



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Partnership discussions among Shoreline, Northshore, and Woodinville Fire Departments

Photo by Jerry Pickard
Recently, joint fire commissioner meetings among Shoreline, Northshore, and Woodinville departments began new discussions to evaluate the opportunities and options for improved service delivery by combining the three.

According to a statement from Northshore Fire:
Consolidation among area fire departments has been accelerating over the last decade and offers the promise of cost savings and performance improvements.

During 2015 and 2016 Northshore Fire, Bothell Fire, and Woodinville Fire and Rescue explored consolidation but were unable to gain a consensus for an agreement.

Since that time, North King County fire agencies have cooperated to standardize best practices, and collaborate on training and other areas.


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Classic cars and farmers market side by side Saturday

Classic car show and farmers market this Saturday
at Shoreline Place by Central Market
Photo courtesy Shoreline Farmers Market


This weekend is Celebrate Shoreline!

For the 4th year the Shoreline Historical Museum will host the Classic Car Show next to the Shoreline Farmers Market.

You can check out these classic beauties before you browse the market for your favorite foods.

You can find the full Celebrate Shoreline schedule here. If you're feeling like there's so much to do and how can you possible fit it all in this weekend... don't worry, because Cromwell Park is only 2 miles from the farmers market and car show so YES YOU CAN visit ALL the fun activities on Saturday!

Fresh this week: Classic Cars - Alaskan Salmon - Mushrooms - Cucumbers - Fresh Basil - Raspberries - Lettuce - Blueberries - Peppers - Shallots - Garlic - Spring Onions - Sunflowers

Stop by the Shoreline Farmers Market this Saturday, August 17, 2019 to Celebrate Shoreline and support your local farmers.

See you Saturday!



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Wormable Microsoft vulnerabilities need to be fixed immediately

Newly discovered "wormable vulnerabilities" in Microsoft Remote Desktop Services need to be taken care of immediately.

Microsoft has released a set of fixes for Remote Desktop Services that include two critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.

Like the previously-fixed ‘BlueKeep’ vulnerability, these two vulnerabilities are also ‘wormable,’ meaning that any future malware that exploits these could propagate from vulnerable computer to vulnerable computer without user interaction.

The affected versions of Windows are Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and all supported versions of Windows 10, including server versions.

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 are not affected, nor is the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) itself affected.

It is important that affected systems are patched as quickly as possible because of the elevated risks associated with wormable vulnerabilities like these, and downloads for these can be found in the Microsoft Security Update Guide. Customers who have automatic updates enabled are automatically protected by these fixes. 



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Photo: Summer color in the garden

Rudbeckia
Photo by Victoria Gilleland

A little summer color in the garden!

Colorful Rudbeckia plants are commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy or Ox-Eye Daisy.

Rudbeckia are part of the sunflower family and native to the US.

They thrive in sunny, hot gardens.

--Victoria Gilleland



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Live and Local - Saturday August 17, 2019

Seattle Jazz Network at Third Place Commons 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, August 17, 2019 here's what's happening:


THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Seattle Jazz Network - FREE and family friendly. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Seattle Jazz Network is a 10 piece Jazz Ensemble composed of local area musicians. This small big band plays the standards written for a smaller, more intimate group - from straight ahead jazz standards, latin, and rock charts to beautiful ballads.


NORTH CITY BISTRO

Trish, Hans, and Phil - $15 Cover - Tickets
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.

Trish Hatley captivates and enchants her listeners with her soaring vocals and effervescent style. Whenever Trish performs, her unique sense of phrasing and drama absolutely fascinates all assembled. Known for bringing to the Northwest first-class music programs, Trish has been an active part of the Northwest music scene by "makin' it happen!" Trish's talents as a jazz vocalist and entertainer are equaled by her history as a producer and catalyst for the local jazz scene.


GRINDERS

$cratch Daddy- $10 cover - 8 - 10:30pm
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

$cratch Daddy plays the Blues and Beyond with a little blend of R/B, Motown and Rock gives you an energetic dance band that is fun and easy to listen to.


AURORA BOREALIS

XperianceBand feat. ClintonEllisonJr. - $12 advance - $15 at door - 9 - 11pm
The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744. 21+

The XperianceBand was formed back in 2009 by vocalist, guitarist Clinton Ellison Jr. after a five-year fun with a well-known band on the Las Vegas Strip. Although the band has its own unique selection of originals, they prefer to play covers in order to keep audiences dancing to some of America’s top 40 tunes. The band’s all original genre of music is classified as alternative/soul.


DARRELL'S TAVERN

Power house Americana from Wyoming: Ahna Weydeveld, Margaret Rattenbury, Kevin Paul's Ghost, Jeff Stanley, Joshua Uttech, Rob Weimann, The Blue Healers, Red Butte 
6:00pm – 1:00am - $8 cover - 21+
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.


EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Sheri Roberts Greimes and Jo Momma - no cover - 8 - 10pm
No cover until September for any show as part of our customer appreciation!
Easy Monkey Taphouse17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Known as a soulful singer and powerhouse vocalist, Sheri Roberts Greimes is quickly becoming a favorite in the Northwest.

Sheri is playing keyboards and singing as a solo artist or with her trio in many popular venues and with her band, JoMomma for festivals and local events!

Offering an eclectic song-list of quirky tunes, Sheri does anything she sings her way. She doesn’t do the typical “Chick” songs. A recent foray into blues has opened a new avenue of passion in her music.

Sheri has been very successful in the local scene, Sheri won the Washington Blues Society Blues Female Vocalist in 2017 and Blues Solo/Duo Performer in 2018. She recently competed and will represent Washington State in the International Blues Challenge 2019 in Memphis, TN.




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Two big lottery winners bought tickets at Brier Grocery

Brier Grocery
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By Diane Hettrick

A weathered grocery store in the tiny town of Brier has just sold another winning lottery ticket and will get 1% of $120,000 as its share.

Brier Grocery, at 23607 Brier Rd, sold a $120,000 Hit 5 ticket, drawn last week on August 7.

Brier is north of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore
and east of Mountlake Terrace and Shoreline


Brier, notorious for decades for its speed trap (do not go even 1mph over the speed limit when you are going down that steep hill on 228th), now has bragging rights over something more positive.

When asked what it meant to sell Lottery tickets at their store, a Brier Grocery employee said,

"Being a community store in a small town, we like to take requests from our neighbors. We began selling Lottery tickets after requests from our local community members. 
"We enjoy connecting with our customers about which scratch tickets they like to play and why. Everyone I talk to outside of our town asks me where Brier is, and now thanks to the Washington State Lottery, people will know!”

The Hit 5 winner does not want any publicity.

The $120,000 prizes pales in comparison to the winning ticket sold at the store in July of this year.

According to the press release, a Brier resident who bought a ticket at the grocery store took home the prize of $12.2 million dollars.

The winner, who also requested to remain anonymous, told lottery officials, “We’re shocked, this is an unbelievable experience.”
The winner went on to share, “I saw the lotto jackpot was getting bigger and bigger. Sometimes I ask my husband to buy tickets for me, if I’m unable to go out. We know the store owner, and they told my husband his luck is different from my luck. My husband said ‘it’s better that you get it, so if you are destined to win, then it’s you and not me, I’m just going to ruin it for you.’”
The winner continued, “on July 3 I decided to stop at Brier Grocery. The owners are always friendly to me and my husband. After 8 p.m. I checked my ticket. I woke my husband and said ‘get up! You have to verify these numbers for me!’ The next day, we went to breakfast to celebrate.”
“We consulted our CPA and lawyer because we don’t know how to deal with this. The other day my husband saw on the news that the winner hadn’t claimed their prize yet. We said, ‘oh my god they’re talking about us!’” the winner laughed.

The Brier residents do not intend to fall into the traps that many lottery winners do. They are content with their lives. The one expenditure they plan is to replace their 20 year old car.

And Brier Grocery? They also will get 1% of this prize of $12.2 million.

Proceeds from Washington’s Lottery benefit the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account, providing grants to college students statewide. Learn more about Washington’s Lottery, its beneficiaries and to review all up-to-date winning numbers here.


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Free cooking workshops begin Aug 22

The cooking workshops at Shoreline United Methodist Church begin Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 7pm.

The workshops are free and focus on dishes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

Each class is independent of the other classes: Main Dish, Pasta, Appetizers/Desserts, and Side Dishes.

Workshops are geared for the independent adult.

To sign up call 206-363-3040 and leave name, contact info. Or e-mail contact information to info@ShorelineUMC.org

Space is limited.

Shoreline United Methodist Church, 14511 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.



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Blood drive Saturday gives residents another chance to help

Blood donation this Saturday, Aug 17, 2019 from 8am - 2pm, hosted by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) at 14800 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Everyone is welcome to participate. This endeavor is motivated by giving back to the community, our faith, and helping those in need.

Bloodworks is still very low on blood type O+ but all types are welcome and needed.

For more information and to sign up, contact church members Freddie at 916-216-5484 or Dianne at 206-981-9884. Online appointments are not available for this event.



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King County Drug Diversion Court graduation set for Wednesday

Drug court grad talks about what the program meant
to his life. His 12 year old son was there to support him.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 9am, Anna will take the 20-foot walk to the front of E-942, the Presiding Courtroom at the King County Courthouse. 

The short walk represents the very long journey to recovery through King County’s nationally-recognized Drug Diversion Court. It is the real chance to start over.

She will be joined by eight others who overcame substance abuse and found support through community services providers to get their lives back on track. Parents and children know the power and potential of success.

“Graduation is so important and so moving,” said Judge Dean Lum, who presides over Drug Diversion Court. 
“People share stories of how they got here and thank the people who help them recover. It’s not unusual to have a graduate thank a police officer for arresting them!”

Successful completion of the KCDDC results in dismissal of felony(s). Since the program’s inception, there have been 2,516 graduates, representing more than 2,643 dismissed felonies. (Data on the number of cases dismissed by drug court graduation only goes back to 2002.)

Drug Diversion Court reflects change in King County.
  • 50% of current participants identify heroin or other opioids as their primary drug of choice. This represents a 127% increase since 2010.

A 2017 Seattle Public Safety Survey identifies car prowls, residential burglary and property crimes as three of the top five public safety concerns.

Many property crimes are committed to support an underlying substance use disorder (SUD). Of the approximately 330 participants who are currently active, 61% are in KCDDC on felony property crimes.

  • 47% of current KCDDC participants are people of color. In order to ensure culturally responsive treatment, KCDDC contracts with culturally specific agencies.
  • At intake, 63% of current KCDDC participants endorsed mental health symptoms and 47% reported a formal diagnosis. Every participant is screened for mental health symptoms and referred to services, including mental health counseling, as appropriate. KCDDC has access to both outpatient and residential integrated co-occurring disorders treatment.
  • 28% of current drug court participants are young adults ages 18 to 26. KCDDC implemented a special treatment program for this age group in 2010 with an emphasis on setting goals, community involvement, and faster progression through the program.
  • 60% of current KCDDC participants were experiencing homelessness at program entry. On-site housing case managers assist participants with next step and permanent housing and access to move-in costs.

Through community partnerships, KCDDC provides expedited no-cost dental referrals, clothing vouchers, on-site Medicaid sign-ups, and access to paid vocational training programs.

The King County Drug Diversion Court (KCDDC) Program began in August 1994 as the twelfth drug court in the country. Currently, there are drug courts in every state and 3,100 nationwide.

The mission of King County Drug Diversion Court (KCDDC) is to ensure community safety and empower participants to rebuild their lives by combining the resources of the criminal justice system, substance use treatment and other community service providers.

--Jamie Holter



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SR 522/NE 145th BRT update re entry to private property

In May 2019, Right of Entry (ROE) request letters were delivered to property owners along the SR-522/NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project corridor.

The requests to access private property to perform field work generated a lot of conversation and some concern from potentially impacted individuals and businesses.

Sound Transit and its representatives have answered calls, emails and scheduled in-person meetings with property owners during this period. 

ROEs are voluntary agreements that allow us to perform activities such as survey work, geotechnical drilling, and noise monitoring. These activities will inform our project design and provide data for use in environmental analysis of the project under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

One of the project’s goals is to collaborate with local jurisdictions along the corridor to fill in the gaps of the existing business access and transit (BAT) lane system, thus allowing buses to travel more efficiently throughout the area corridor. 

Based on our fieldwork, coordination with cities and property owner, and public input, Sound Transit will finalize a conceptual design for the project. This conceptual design and environmental work will likely be complete in mid-2020.

Sound Transit’s SR 522/NE 145th BRT team meets weekly to check-in on the progress of the ROEs and to share what we are hearing from property owners and the public.

Many of the discussions we have had with property owners help us better understand how our project potentially affects the daily operations of businesses and the quality of life of residents along the corridor. Most importantly, this feedback highlights what project elements might need closer examination prior to delivering our final design. 

Our most recent conversations have surfaced community interest and concerns over:
  • Traffic safety
  • Access to businesses and residences
  • Noise levels
  • Construction impacts
  • Natural environment impacts to streams or wetlands

Due to the early stage of our project, we are still developing answers to some of the detailed questions that property owners have for us. Our project team members have made themselves available to speak with any property owner/tenant that request to meet with us and will continue to do so as project develops.

We are also working closely with our partner cities to design the project, and ultimately deliver a service that is fast, frequent and reliable and connects north Lake Washington communities to the regional light rail system.

The SR 522/NE145th BRT project will change how the corridor operates, and we remain committed to working with stakeholders to ensure that we minimize our impacts as much as possible while delivering a high-quality project. 

We will continue our outreach efforts to connect with property owners and tenants along the corridor. Sound Transit will continue to listen, learn, and aim to address issues as the project is developed. 

We encourage you to reach out to us with your questions, comments and meeting requests at brt@soundtransit.org

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Construction alert: Re-striping on I-5 scheduled to start Wednesday

Interstate-5 Northbound Striping and Setting Barriers at 175th St to SR104 (Ballinger Way/NE 205th)

Rescheduled work due to weather condition

Starting Wednesday August 14, 2019 Sound Transit will be re-striping northbound Interstate-5 from 175th St to SR104 to widen the construction work zone on the shoulder of the freeway and setting barriers.
  • Lanes on I-5 will be re-striped to from 12 feet wide lanes to 11 feet wide to expand Sound Transit’s work zone on the shoulder.
  • Lanes will be shifting closer to the center median in order to access the work zone during operable hours.
  • Rolling slowdowns will take place the nights of Friday August 9th and Saturday August 10th so expect delays from 130th Street to State Route-104. 
Crew will set up construction barriers along the construction work zone.
  • August 14th to August 22, 2019.
  • Work hours are from 9pm to 1pm.
  • Rolling Slowdown Hours are between the hours of 12:00am and 6:00am early Saturday and Sunday morning.
  • Striping work will start at SR104 down to N 175th St. 
  • Stopping lane shifts before the off ramp of State Route 104. 
Sound Transit will be working on the right shoulder from 175th to SR104 on Washington Department of Transportation right of way.



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Photo: Yoga Position #44, Upward Beak!

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


Northern Shoveler -- so named for its beak -- on Lake Washington the other day



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Workshop: Composting 101 at Sky Nursery Saturday

Saturday, August 17th 11am to 12:30pm 

Home Composting 101 Hannah Madrone

Composting is an efficient and surprisingly simple way to recycle everything from food scraps to fallen leaves into high-quality, nutrient-rich soil that plants love. 

Whether you want to start a small worm bin under your kitchen sink, get the most out of your compost tumbler, or a construct a three-bin yard waste system, this workshop will help you get started. 

Find out what composting styles might be right for you, and get decomposing! 

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Shoreline Schools job fair Monday



Are you looking for a job that inspires? How about one that also offers competitive wages and benefits? Mark your calendars for Shoreline Public Schools Job Fair for Classified Staff on Monday, August 19 from 5-7 pm at Meridian Park Elementary, 17077 Meridian Ave. N.

Available positions include:
  • Para Educators
  • Instructional Support
  • Office/Secretarial
  • Custodians
  • Bus Drivers
  • Food Services
  • Maintenance/Trades
  • Preschool, Head Start and Extended Care Staff
  • Family Advocate
  • Mobility Assistant
Representatives from schools and departments will be on hand to share information and answer questions about working for Shoreline Schools.

More information here or call 206-393-4772.



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Jobs: Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College is recruiting for the following classified position: 

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Date of first consideration: August 26, 2019

Full description and application information here

Application materials and information on this and other open positions can be found online.

Questions regarding employment at the College may be directed to HR by email at scchr@shoreline.edu or by phone at 206-546-4769.



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Happy Birthday to Brown Bear Car Wash - and they're giving the presents

Brown Bear tunnel car wash on Aurora
Free car wash on Aug 22
Brown Bear Car Wash turns “62” on Thursday August 22 and celebrates by offering free “Beary Clean” car washes to customers from 8am to 8pm at 26 tunnel wash locations.

Last year’s one-day event added sparkle and shine to a record-setting 32,789 cars and trucks across the Puget Sound area.

The Seattle-based, family-owned company has provided over 400,000 free “Beary Clean” washes over the past 13 years to celebrate its August “birthday” and to honor former and current service members on Veterans Day.

Brown Bear Tunnel Wash locations include: Shoreline - 16032 Aurora Ave N

Brown Bear founder and CEO Victor Odermat opened the company’s first location in 1957 at 1800 15th Ave West in Seattle.

Brown Bear owns and operates 51 car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane, with a 52nd location opening this year in Lynnwood.

“This has become a tradition for us, and it’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the loyal customers who have supported us for over 60 years,” said Odermat. “It’s a fun and busy day as we celebrate with our customers while benefiting the environment.”

Roar!
Participating tunnel wash locations and more information about Brown Bear Car Wash here

Seattle-based, family-owned Brown Bear is the largest car wash operator on the West Coast and 12th largest in the United States.

Widely recognized for its environmentally friendly practices, Brown Bear uses gentle, biodegradable cleaning detergents at all its locations.



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Home sales in Shoreline during July 2019

The following are properties that sold in Shoreline during the month of July 2019. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.





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Frolic at the Lake - Thursday


Spend a pleasant evening by the lake on Thursday with the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association.

This Thursday, August 15, 2019, 5 - 8pm, The Big Dog (hot dogs) food truck will be joined by the Sweet Wheels (homemade ice cream sandwiches) truck.

Dancers from JHP Legacy will entertain. A lovely play structure is there for the kids and a small track circles the park for strolling.

Everyone is welcome. There will be picnic tables and chairs for you to sit and eat or visit with friends old and new.

No one will be offended if you want to just stop by and pick up dinner - but we hope you'll stay for a while.

Echo Lake Park, N 200th and Ashworth Ave N. 



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City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management to host public meeting to discuss City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Photo courtesy King County archives

The City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management will host a public meeting to answer any questions and receive comments about the 2019 Shoreline Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
The Shoreline Hazard Mitigation Plan lays the foundation to building resiliency in the city by identifying Shoreline’s greatest risks for disasters and creating strategies to lessen the impacts of those disasters.

This plan is required to be updated every five years and makes Shoreline eligible to apply for Hazard Mitigation Assistance funding through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.

This public meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

There will be a short presentation detailing the plan and possible mitigation projects followed by a Question and Answer period.

The 2014 plan is currently available on the Shoreline Office of Emergency Management webpage.

Come learn about the Hazard Mitigation Plan and provide your input for the 2019 plan update.


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Caspar Babypants at Cromwell Park Tuesday

Tuesday August 13, 2019 - noon to 1pm.

The very popular Caspar Babypants (Kindie Rock) will be performing in a free concert at Cromwell Park: 18030 Meridian Ave N.

Kids of all ages are welcome.





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Now Hiring: Development and Programs Assistant at Third Place Commons


Third Place Commons is seeking a Development and Programs Assistant to provide operational support across a variety of areas including fundraising, community programs, the LFP Farmers Market, and general administrative functions. Could you be that person?

This flexible, part-time position (6-12 hours/week) will be perfect for someone with development, administrative, and/or event experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator! Farmers market or e-communications experience a definite plus! And a flexible schedule will allow the right candidate to balance the position easily with other commitments.

Position will remain open until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by Sunday, August 25, 2019.

Visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org to learn more and find out how to apply.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space by hosting over 900 free events each year and presenting the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October. It is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE in the Lake Forest Park Town Center.



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Notes from Shoreline City Council meeting August 12, 2019

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline City Council Meeting 
August 12, 2019

Notes by Pam Cross

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

Mayor Hall proclaimed August 13th through August 18, 2019 as a time to Celebrate Shoreline! This is the 24th year of this event commemorating the City’s incorporation. This Proclamation is presented to all the citizens of Shoreline.

Report of the City Manager Debbie Tarry 

Thursdays through Saturdays through August 24th, The King’s Players Theatre is bringing free performances of William Shakespeare’s “Long Lost First Play” (abridged edition) to the City Hall Plaza. This silly and hilarious play imagines finding 17-year old William Shakespeare’s first play. Rated PG-13.

Food Truck Events:
  • Wednesdays, August 21 and 28 at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
  • Thursdays, August 15 and 22 at Echo Lake Park
Celebrate Shoreline Events
  • Tuesday, August 13th - Noon Concert featuring children’s musician Caspar Babypants at Cromwell Park 12:00-1:00pm
  • Tuesday, August 13th North - North City Jazz Walk from 7:00 to 10.00pm. Tickets are still available at brownpapertickets.com. Tickets also available at the kiosks at the event. 
  • Wednesday, August 14th, Evening Concert featuring Correo Aereo at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden from 6:30 to 8:00pm 
  • Saturday, August 17th, is the Shoreline Historical Museum’s Annual Car Show from 10am to 3pm at Shoreline Place near the Farmer’s Market. Enter your car in the competition, or just come to see the vehicles.
  • Saturday August 17th, from noon to 9pm, come to Cromwell Park to enjoy a full day of family fun. Festival, music, culture share performances and main stage concerts. Plenty of activities for children. There is also a beer garden featuring Monka Brewing, Shoreline’s first brewpub. 
  • Sunday, August 18th, Sandcastle Contest at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park 11:30am to 2pm. Build your own, or just enjoy looking at the others. 
Additional information for all events available on shorelinewa.gov

Public Reminders

This is the last meeting before Council’s summer recess. The next Council meeting will take place on Monday, September 9th.

Council Reports

Councilmember Scully reported on the most recent Continuum of Care Board Meeting, which is the regional coordination of homelessness relief. There is an effort to get a Regional Action Plan and a central authority. At this time it appears that Seattle and King County will combine all of their services and have ILA’s (individual agreements) with cities that can join in. The details are still very much up in the air. 

CM Scully is pushing for an opt in system, and a system where we provide some of the services rather than just pay a fee. So we would provide city paid services here in Shoreline, and still have access to regional consortium. Right now Seattle gets most of the money from Federal grants, so a homeless person living in Shoreline would have to take a bus to Seattle for services. Many people won’t make the trip. So maybe it’s time for reallocating some of that money outside of Seattle so we can serve the whole regional homeless population.

Mayor Hall asked if any credit is available for opt-in cities. For example, Shoreline donated $2M of land for housing the homeless. That is being discussed, as well as cost sharing. None of the cities wants to just pay dues into a general fund. We already pay King County taxes.

Councilmember Roberts stated services vary by city, with some cities providing direct services and others, like Shoreline, providing funding for different entities to provide the services. Has this been discussed? Yes, this difference in providing services is a concern for most cities. But we’re not at that part of the discussion yet.

Mayor Hall reported that National Night Out was another great event this year. There were 62 events. Police, Councilmembers and staff visited as many as they could.

Public Comment

(Public comment on Action Item 8(a) will be heard later in this meeting when the Public Hearing begins)

There was no public comment

The agenda was approved unanimously.

The Consent Calendar was adopted, without discussion, unanimously.

Action Items

Action Item 8a - Public Hearing for the Purpose of Hearing Residents’ Comments on Washington State Initiative-976 Concerning Motor Vehicle Taxes and Fees and Adoption of Shoreline City Council Resolution No. 442 Opposing Initiative-976 on the November 5, 2019 General Election Ballot

Staff report by Jim Hammond, Intergovernmental/CMO Program Manager

The impact of I-976 was discussed at the July 22, 2019 Council meeting. Passage of I-976 would reverse the City Council actions that implemented a $20 VLF in 2009 that supports the City’s pavement preservation program, and the $20 VLF in 2018 to support the repair and maintenance of the City’s sidewalk network. In 2019, in total, the VLFs are estimated to generate approximately $1,452,500 due to a partial year collection of the sidewalk VLF. In 2020, the VLFs are estimated to generate approximately $1,660,000. A similar amount of annual revenue from the total $40 VLF would continue into the future

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

The Public Hearing was closed.

There was a motion to adopt Resolution No. 442 Opposing Initiative-976

Discussion

Councilmember McGlashan stated that Council did receive written comments. Those comments, together with information from City surveys, show that people want roads and sidewalks. The City is just starting to collect for these, and we’ll lose money if I-976 passes.

Mayor Hall agrees, and states that several people wrote that they are against Tim Eyman initiatives, and he is pleased that the public realizes that things take money.

Resolution No. 442 Opposing Initiative-976 was adopted unanimously.

Executive Session
At 7:50pm Council retired for an EXECUTIVE SESSION: Litigation and Potential Litigation – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 

The Council may hold Executive Sessions from which the public may be excluded for those purposes set forth in RCW 42.30.110 and RCW 42.30.140. Before convening an Executive Session the presiding officer shall announce the purpose of the Session and the anticipated time when the Session will be concluded. Should the Session require more time a public announcement shall be made that the Session is being extended.

Council Meeting adjourned at 7:57pm.



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