Lake Forest Park police report

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Lake Forest Park Police report the following:

Possible domestic assault
Police Department Officers and Northshore Fire responded to what was initially described as a heart attack victim. This victim was found semi-conscious with extensive bruising/head injuries and indications this may be a domestic assault. The victim was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition. The scene was processed by the major crime task force and LFP detectives. After a search warrant was obtained, the victim was contacted at the hospital by our detectives.The victim’s extensive head injury left her unable to respond to questions at that time. The detectives continue to work this case.

Identify theft / unemployment fraud
Officers have taken over 75 identity theft reports regarding unemployment fraud. All of these victims reported their information was used to apply for unemployment benefits through the state. Most of these victims are currently still employed and not eligible for benefits. Several claims were paid prior to their respective HR departments being aware of/or approving the claim. The city was notified and several employees of Lake Forest Park discovered they were also victims of identity theft.

Mail theft
Mail thefts are on the rise all over the city. Residents are being reminded through social media to pick up their mail as soon as possible. 

No child abduction occurred
Officers were contacted at the PD by citizens who had located a young child who told them he had been abducted from Shoreline by two subjects in a van. The child said he was able to escape the van as it drove into LFP by jumping from the moving vehicle. Shoreline and LFP investigated, located the parents, and returned the child home. Officers quickly determined that no abduction occurred, and it appears to have been a story fabricated by the child when he left home without his parents’ knowledge. This caused a flurry of anger on social media that the PD had not notified the residents regarding a child abduction. Eventually we posted to our social media regarding this incident. This caused additional issues and was later removed after it was determined the community had been appropriately notified that no threat existed.

No teenage abduction occurred
A recent Registered Sex Offender (RSO) notification is causing some neighborhood issues. It was reported on Nextdoor that a teenage victim was held against his will at a local park. The victim also provided a picture of the back of the “suspect” who was sitting in a chair at the time. The victim’s father indicated on Nextdoor that this crime had been reported to the police. A few residents of the new RSO’s neighborhood are stating on Nextdoor that this RSO is in fact the perpetrator. It appears at this time that no report of the park incident has been reported to any police agency in the area. Detectives and patrol are working to keep incident/accusations from getting out of control. Detectives contacted the RSO and spoke with him regarding this alleged incident. It is not believed that this incident occurred or that it did not occur as described on social media. As of this date, no formal report has been made.


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LFP Mayor's proposal would allow banners and sandwich boards for Town Center businesses without street frontage

Parking lot striping completed at City Hall and parks
Photos courtesy City of Lake Forest Park


To help Town Center business without visibility from the street, Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson has proposed a temporary variance to allow those business to install a banner on an exterior wall and put out two sandwich boards to let the public know they are open for business.

This resolution will be on the agenda for confirmation at the Lake Forest Park city council virtual meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7pm

  1. Resolution 1773 Affirming Mayor’s Emergency Order on Town Center Signage
  2. Resolution 1774 Authorizing Mayor to Sign the Joint Letter of Commitment: Climate Change Actions in King County, as part of the King County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C)
  3. Ordinance 1207 Granting a Five-Year Nonexclusive Master Use Permit Agreement to McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC




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Case updates May 26

Cases, hospitalizations, deaths by county
Washington state Dept of Health

Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidance further clarifying outdoor recreation requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. King county is in Phase 1.

Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in phases, with adequate safety and health standards in place. Each phase will be at least three weeks.

Additionally, counties with less than 10 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents over a 14-day span can apply for a variance to move to Phase 2 of “Safe Start” before other parts of the state. County variance applications will be approved or denied by the secretary of the Department of Health. Twenty-one counties have received the variance.

Guidance documents:

Case updates as of May 26, 2020

United States
  • 1,662,414 cases
  • 98,261 deaths
Washington state
  • 20,181 cases
  • 3,338 hospitalizations
  • 1,078 deaths
King county
  • 7,896 cases
  • 544 deaths
Shoreline
  • 372 cases
  • 54 deaths
Lake Forest Park
  • 31 cases
  • 0 deaths


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KCLS’ annual Summer Reading Program moves online


The King County Library System (KCLS) is pleased to offer their annual Summer Reading Program online this year while KCLS Libraries continue to remain closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. For those up to the challenge, KCLS encourages residents of all ages to read 1,000 minutes from June 1 to August 31.

Residents can participate in hundreds of fun and educational online activities throughout the summer with arts and crafts, music and magic programs, Story Times, STEM learning opportunities and a variety of literary events. Visit kcls.org/summer for the most up-to-date information on events and activities.

“KCLS’ Summer Reading Program may look different this year, but we are committed to keeping children’s minds active and engaged while school is out to help prevent the “summer slide,” said KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. 
“KCLS staff have worked hard to redesign this multifaceted program into a fully virtual experience. We hope residents enjoy the programming, and have fun reading this summer. ”

This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story,” and participants are invited to unlock their imaginations, and embark on a reading adventure of their choosing. Reading to someone or listening to an audiobook also counts towards their minutes. Everyone who reads for 500 minutes or more can enter a raffle for a prize package of books, and one winner will be chosen from each Library location after August 31.

Past participants will recognize the online app, Beanstack, from previous years’ reading challenges. Patrons may use Beanstack to log their reading hours, or they can choose to print a downloadable reading log to track hours instead.

With KCLS investing more funds in its digital collection during the closure, there are more eBooks and audiobooks to choose from, and a variety of titles to help patrons reach their reading goals. Participants looking for inspiration can browse through a selection of book recommendations curated by KCLS staff to find great titles and get started.

“In this difficult time, the need for connection and community is even more acute,” added KCLS Youth and Family Services Manager Rekha Kuver. 
“Although we are physically distant from one another, we will continue to provide meaningful ways for people to come together online as a community of readers and learners.”


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Boeing Creek

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Photo by Jo Simmons

Boeing Creek flows west to Puget Sound. On its way it runs through Boeing Creek Park and Shoreview Park. There are hiking and biking trails near the stream.

Information about Shoreline Parks HERE




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Jumpin' Jays...

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


(No jays were harmed in this encounter:) They repeatedly squared off against one another, never touched, and ultimately chose their treats and headed out. Would that humans resolved their differences as effectively)
--Gloria Z Nagler



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Reminder: Gypsy moth treatment Tuesday

Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Reminder that the state department of Agriculture will be spraying Woodway on Tuesday for gypsy moth caterpillers.

The plane will be flying, probably quite low, over west Shoreline to set up its runs over Woodway.

They plan to start at 8am but the previous two dates were delayed by weather to around 10am.

It takes about 40 minutes to complete the run...

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Book review by Aarene Storms: Fence - Vol 1

Fence - volume 1 by C.S. Pacat and Johanna the Mad

Nicholas is a scrapper, an underfed, under-educated kid who loves fencing and needs to make the school fencing team to assure his scholarship. He's determined to win, but he has a lot to learn.

Though these characters in this book echo the athletic drive seen in Check Please (Ngozi Ukazu, 2018), the story lacks the good-natured comradeship between team members, leaving a lot more narrative tension.

Readers looking for a realistic sport story in graphic novel format will be pleased, and those who know nothing about epee fencing will find themselves drawn into examining the drawings for small details that make big differences in a fast match.

Bullying, some cussing, some off-page sexual situations. Recommended for sport fans, ages 12 to adult.


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

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS astorms@kcls.org



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Demolition at Einstein Middle School

Photo by Mary Kate Horwood


Construction on the new Einstein Middle School began in June 2018 with an anticipated completion date of August 2020. The new 150,888 square foot school will have the capacity for 1,071 students. The architect for this project is Integrus Architects and contractor is Hoffman Construction. The total estimated cost for the project is $104,725,000.


Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

This is dramatic part, visible to the public on 3rd NW, as the front pods of the old school are demolished.

Aerial photography copyright Marc Weinberg

The building in the foreground will also be demolished.


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A quiet Memorial Day

Evergreen-Washelli
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

No cannons, rifle shots, marching bands, or speakers this Memorial Day at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery on Aurora.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Volunteers decorated the graves of the war dead with flags, as usual. And a few came to decorate individual graves and just walk quietly.

Young visitors at Evergreen-Washelli
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

At the Shoreline Veterans' Recognition Plaza the flags flew for all the branches of service.

Shoreline Veterans' Recognition Plaza
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Flags fly for each branch of the armed forces at the Shoreline Veterans' Recognition Plaza.

Memorial bricks on the Plaza
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

A memorial was left for a family member at the Shoreline Veterans' Recognition Plaza. Individual bricks can be engraved to memorialize service members from any branch, any time.

Sunset Ave N in Edmonds
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

On Sunset Ave N in Edmonds, small flags with the name of a service member were placed all along the pathway.





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Shoreline Watercolor and Sketchers have no trouble adapting to physical distancing

Members of Shoreline Watercolor and Sketchers
are not deterred by chilly, overcast weather
Photo by Marty Happy Behnke


Shoreline Watercolor and Sketchers is a Plein Air Watercolor group that can be found painting in the Shoreline area most Mondays, with proper distancing, masks and wipes on hand. 

Watercolor by Linda Marie
 
The French term en plein air refers to outdoor painting, which allows artists to capture landscapes and views in natural light.

Watercolor by Marty

Recently the group was painting at the corner of 165th St and 5th Ave in the business district of the Ridgecrest neighborhood where the Crest, 7/11, and Cafe Aroma are.

Watercolor by Diana

It's a good location, with interesting buildings as well as local businesses with food, coffee, and customer restrooms. The parking lot provides plenty of space to sit at least 6 feet apart, often more.

Watercolor by Sue T


And the results speak for themselves!




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Webinar for first time voters Friday


Time to Vote: Get Registered, Get Ready

If you think the next national election is important and you are not registered, the webinar TIME to VOTE: Virtual Youth Voter Registration and Voting Lesson on Friday, May 29, 2020, is for you.

Presented by the League of Women Voters and hosted by the Associated Student Government of Shoreline Community College, the free webinar will walk participants through Washington’s online voter registration process. 

It will also explore the ins and outs of deciding who and what to vote for and how to determine which candidates represent their values. Designed for the youthful, first-time voter, the webinar will be useful to any US citizen who wants to be ready to vote in the next election.

The webinar will be held from 10:00-11:00am, Friday, May 29, 2020 via Zoom at https://bit.ly/SCCVoteMay29. No registration is required. Participants simply log in. It is recommended that participants log in a few minutes before the start time.

Additional information

Why register to vote? If you’re not registered, you can’t vote! Young people and people of color have lower rates of registration than the national average. This means other people are making decisions for you. Exercise your right and get your voice heard on the issues that matter most.

Who can register for the webinar? The webinar is free and open to the public.

Who can register to vote in Washington? Any US citizen over 16 years old can register to vote. Young voters between 16 and 17 are placed in a pending status until they turn 18 when they are automatically registered to vote. In order to register online you must have either a Washington State ID, driver’s license, or a driver’s permit.

Who is eligible to vote in Washington? To be eligible to vote in Washington you must be a citizen of the US, lived in Washington at least 30 days before the election, be at least 18 years old, and not disqualified due to a court order.




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Memorial Day 2020

Monday, May 25, 2020



Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. Military. Many volunteers place an American flag on graves of military personnel in national cemeteries.

Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military: Veterans Day, which honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces; and Armed Forces Day, an unofficial U.S. holiday (earlier in May) for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces.

--Wikipedia (edited)



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Rotary Gift Card Challenge has exceeded its goal

Thank you Shoreline/LFP Community! 

Thanks to our amazingly generous and caring community, the Rotary Gift Card Challenge has exceeded its goal and raised an incredible $30,672 to support students and families in need!

The 30-day challenge, ending May 15, 2020 was initiated with a $5,000 donation by Shoreline Rotary, as well as a $2,500 donation from Lake Forest Park Rotary and $1,000 from a Rotary District 5030 COVID-19 grant, for a total of $8,500 in Rotary support. 

With contributions from over 100 generous individuals and organizations, the overall goal of $20,000 was easily met and exceeded!



The Rotary Gift Card Challenge encouraged donations through Embrace Shoreline Schools to purchase gift cards which were then distributed by school-based Family Advocates to students and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program, created by Shoreline PTA Council in partnership with Embrace Shoreline Schools and the school district, serves over 300 families, ensuring flexible spending support for needed items, such as paper goods, household items, gas and groceries.

Shoreline PTA Council is grateful for the longstanding and close partnership it has had with our local Rotary Clubs. 

Through their individual and collective support, many district-wide programs are made possible, including our Back to School event, Holiday Baskets and our free clothing bank (The WORKS). 

Thank you, Rotary Clubs of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park – and thank you to our generous community!

--Shoreline PTA Council


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Pop-up blood donor center at UW opens in June



DONATE AT OUR POP-UP DONOR CENTER

University of Washington – Harshman Court, 3910 Montlake Blvd NE

THIS JUNE, THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON WILL BE HOME TO A POP-UP DONOR CENTER! In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest, the University of Washington is providing an opportunity for our local community to access this pop-up to give blood.

Donating blood is an essential and encouraged activity critical to sustaining community healthcare, especially during emergencies. This one-hour donation appointment is a safe and essential action to support local hospitals and patients. 

Pop-Up Donor Centers are being conducted in accordance with social distancing guidelines.

No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted onsite. 

Appointments are required to ensure social distancing: To make your appointment, visit schedule.bloodworksnw.org and enter sponsor code 434B, or call 1-800-398-7888.

Donor Parking: Park in lot E97, in front of the Graves Building. Harshman Court is in between Graves Hall and the Alaska Airlines Arena.

See bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus for more information on steps we’re taking to keep our donors and staff safe.


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On and off ramps east of I-5 at 205th will be closed at night for construction

As early as Thursday, May 28, Sound Transit's contractor will begin night work on the ramp from eastbound SR 104 to the northbound ramp of Interstate 5.

Both the on and off ramps will be closed while this work is being done. This work is weather-dependent and may need to be rescheduled.

The contractor will be doing preparatory work for a temporary signal at SR104 and work for columns from exit 177 to Mountlake Terrace.

Work will potentially include mobilization/demobilization, electrical work, striping, earthwork, drilling, concrete forming and trucking and related activities.

Planned schedule:
Thursday, May 28, through Saturday, June 13.
Monday – Friday 10pm to 7am
Weekends 10pm – 9am

Closure/detours:
Sunday, May 31 – Saturday, June 13,
Sundays, 8pm – Fridays 4am
This work will be done at night only.

After-hours construction hotline: 888-298-2395



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Flag iris

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Flag iris from Steve's yard.



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Case updates May 24, 2020

Known cases by county


Another 243 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Washington, bringing the total number of cases to 19,828, including 1,061 deaths.

United States

  • 1,622,114 known cases, including 26,229 new cases
  • 97,049 deaths including 1,047 since yesterday
Washington state
  • 19,828 including 243 from yesterday
  • Hospitalizations 3,287
  • 1,061 deaths
King county
  • 7,819 up 55 from yesterday
  • 540 deaths, up 2 from yesterday
Shoreline
  • 369 known cases
  • 54 deaths
Lake Forest Park
  • 31 known cases
  • 0 deaths


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The revival of the Sheridan Market

Sheridan Market
Google maps


Feliks Banel has a lovely story in MyNorthwest.com about the couple who have purchased the Sheridan Market on 15530 Bothell Way NE, in Lake Forest Park.

Paula Goode and her husband Ernesto Pediangco are living in the apartment behind the Market and remodeling it.

What we’re going to do with the property is open it as a coffee shop, a grab-and-go type of place, and just a community spot for people to come and buy coffee, buy some food — no cigarettes, no Lotto — but hopefully a glass of wine, maybe some beer, and maybe some entertainment,” Goode said.  
'And just be part of the community, because we felt that the building was worthwhile to save and not tear down.'

Link to the story HERE



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Stanley taking a break

Photo by Jared Solano. Instagram @juarez.solano


Stanley enjoying a break from climbing trees on the Interurban Trail.
--Jared Solano




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Shoreline Community College jobs

Shoreline Community College is recruiting for the following positions:

Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 1 (Automotive) - STEM
Date of first consideration: May 31, 2020

Job description and application


Fiscal Specialist Supervisor – Financial Services
Date of first consideration: June 1, 2020

Job description and application


Program Specialist 3 (Opportunity Grant) – WorkForce
Date of first consideration: June 2, 2020

Job description and application


Interested applicants may apply at www.shoreline.edu/hr for full-time and part-time positions. It’s easy to search for open positions using the search bar and filtering tools.



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Traffic: 3 car collision on NE 175th; 115mph on the freeway



Shoreline Fire reported a three car collision at NE 175th and 10th Ave NE around 5:30pm Sunday.

It's a signalized intersection with good visibility. Fire did not report injuries and cleared the scene quickly.



On Saturday morning before 9am, Trooper Dennis stopped a vehicle on northbound I-5 at 145th going 115mph! That's 55 over the speed limit. And the driver had no insurance and was violating the HOV lane.


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Shoreline police arrest two men for $8000 purchase with fraudulent credit card

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Photo courtesy Shoreline PD

Wednesday morning, Shoreline PD deputies were dispatched to a business in the 1200 block of N 205th St in Shoreline (Aurora Village).

The business reported that a customer used a fraudulent credit card to make a purchase of approximately $8000, and that the customer(s) had arrived to pick up the merchandise.

Deputies arrived on scene and detained two men who were attempting to collect the items. The men had conflicting stories regarding their involvement in the incident, and further investigation developed probable cause for an arrest.

During a search, one of the men was found in possession of suspected heroin and methamphetamine, and both suspects were in possession of numerous credit cards and forms of ID that did not belong to them.

They were arrested and booked into King County Jail.

--Shoreline Police



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Rhodys purple and white - pink and white

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Beautiful combo of varieties. My rhody is hanging on to its blossoms, in spite of the rain. I wish they held their blooms longer.


Photo by Lee Lageschulte

And then they did it again!




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North City Tech Meetup: Get Plugged in with an Electric Car

Mark Schiller
North City Tech Meetup: Get Plugged in with an Electric Car

Presented by Mark Schiller on Monday, June 1, 2020, 7-9pm. Free and open to everyone

Online Zoom Meeting link

Meeting ID: 862 7573 0875
Password: 067493

Get Plugged in with an Electric Car

Join the thousands of people saving money and having fun driving an electric car.

We’ll cover how they work, how and where to charge them, costs of ownership, what’s available, incentives to purchase, and generally what to consider when getting plugged in.

Mark Schiller is a former vice-president of the Seattle Electric Vehicle Association and a big believer in the many, many benefits of EVs be they cars, motorcycles, airplanes, bicycles, or kids toys. EVs are the future of transportation.

Mark is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, AF Institute of Technology, and Stanford University. He has 30+ years in IT as a developer and project manager. He has owned a Nissan Leaf since 2013 and put solar panels on his house in 2012. He’s worked for the City of Seattle for the past 15 years as an IT project manager. He has been researching EVs, building codes, charging, over the past 8-9 years.

More information about the Seattle Electric Vehicle Association HERE

The North City Tech Meetup is a free meetup, usually the first Monday of each month. For the time being all North City Tech Meetups will be online using Zoom.

Visit the Meetup.com page for each month’s topic.

Next Event: July 6, “Pick a Peck of Points” Glenn Fleishman will be discussing typesetting, fonts, both historical and modern and practical uses for computer users.



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Reaching beyond polarization with The (Three) interfaith Amigos

Tuesday, May 26 at 1pm, The (Three) Interfaith Amigos (Pastor Don Mackenzie, PhD, Rabbi Ted Falcon, PhD, and Imam Jamal Rahman) will be presenting on “Reaching Beyond Polarization: The Possibilities of Healing.” 

The Rotary Club of Mercer Island invites you to join this timely speaker event.

The Interfaith Amigos' unwavering focus on Interfaith Dialogue offers a shining example of how we can reach beyond Polarization, in order to realize our common humanity and collaborate more effectively when responding to the critical issues of our time. We look forward to their words of hope and encouragement for the future. 

More information about the Amigos HERE

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO JOIN OUR CLUB MEETINGS
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84773881132
If you prefer, you can join with our meeting ID #: 847 7388 1132.



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Seattle Symphony free broadcasts - schedule through June

Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall
Photo by Brandon Patoc


Since March, the Seattle Symphony has built a range of regular broadcasts with viewership reaching over 635,000 to date for the Symphony’s expanded online offerings.

The video lineup features concert rebroadcasts of past performances every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Symphony also brings weekly installments of education programs Meet the Instrument on Wednesdays and Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots on Fridays. 

Additionally, daily Morning Notes feature short performances from musicians of the orchestra. In June, the Symphony will share a collection of special broadcasts and discussions as part of a digital Beethoven Festival.

All broadcasts can be streamed through the Symphony’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

The schedule for online programming through June is as follows:

Meet the Instrument: Bassoon
Wednesday, May 27, at 11 a.m. PDT

Morlot Conducts Strauss and Ravel
Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. PDT | Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. PDT | Sunday, May 31, at 2p.m. PDT

Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: The Bassoons
Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m. PDT

Meet the Instrument: Horn
Wednesday, June 3, at 11 a.m. PDT

Selections from Sibelius Kullervo
Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. PDT | Saturday, June 6, at 8 p.m. PDT | Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. PDT

Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: The Horns
Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m. PDT

Meet the Instrument: Flute
Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m. PDT

Dausgaard Conducts Rachmaninov & Scriabin
Thursday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. PDT | Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m. PDT | Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. PDT

Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: The Flutes
Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m. PDT

Family Concert: The Adventures of Peer Gynt
Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. PDT

Meet the Instrument: Trumpet
Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. PDT

R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra
Thursday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. PDT | Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. PDT | Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m. PDT

Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: The Trumpets
Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. PDT

Meet the Instrument: Viola
Wednesday, June 24, at 11 a.m. PDT

Selections from Dvořák New World Symphony
Thursday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. PDT | Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m. PDT | Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. PDT

Tiny Clips for Tiny Tots: The Strings
Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m. PDT



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Tracking the Pandemic: Fred Hutch representative at Shoreline Rotary Zoom meeting Wednesday

Amitabha “Guppy” Gupta, Ph.D.
Photo courtesy Fred Hutch


Join Shoreline Rotary for a Zoom Rotary Meeting Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020. 

Our meeting starts at 7:30am with President Andrew ringing the virtual bell.

Fred Hutch has been studying viruses for as long as they’ve been studying cancer.

Dr. Amitabha ‘Guppy’ Gupta is the scientific content strategist for the Philanthropy team at Fred Hutch. He formerly was a bench scientist at Fred Hutch and transitioned to this new role a number of years ago. 

He is a great presenter, is well versed in COVID-19 and can speak to what the Hutch has done and what the Hutch has in mind for the future as it relates to this pandemic.

This is your chance to hear from a Fred Hutch representative about how our epidemiologists and vaccine and infectious disease researchers are tracking the outbreak, accelerating testing, developing therapeutics and vaccines, and partnering with brilliant scientists and leaders around the world to end this pandemic.

To join our zoom meeting as a guest, email contact@shorelinerotary.com for the link.

To help utilize his time to the fullest, please send right away your top two or three questions for Dr. Gupta to Rich Matthews so he can get them to Dr. Gupta before the program.



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When you reach the top, thought Connie,

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

you should remember to send the elevator back down for the others.

(OK, Edith Piaf said it, but Connie insisted on the caption. Double-crested Cormorant perched high the other day)

--Gloria Z Nagler



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Seven new counties approved to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's Safe Start plan


Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved variance applications for Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.

A total of 21 counties have now been approved to move to Phase 2: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.

The following counties are eligible to apply for a variance to move to Phase 2: Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston.

Applications from Kittitas and Clark counties are on pause until further discussion next week due to outbreak investigations.

Businesses approved to move into Phase 2 must comply with all health and safety requirements outlined in the guidance to reopen.

To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period. The application process requires support from the local health officer, the local board of health, local hospitals, and the county commission/council.

Each county must demonstrate they have adequate local hospital bed capacity as well as adequate PPE supplies to keep health care workers safe. 

The application must include plans for:
  • Making testing available and accessible to everyone in the county with symptoms.
  • Staffing case investigations and contact tracing.
  • Housing people in isolation or quarantine who can’t or don’t want to do so at home.
  • Providing case management services to those in isolation and quarantine.
  • Responding rapidly to outbreaks in congregate settings.

The variance requests are reviewed by the secretary of health, who can approve the plans as submitted, approve with modifications or deny the application. If circumstances change within the jurisdiction, the variance can be revoked.

Learn more about county variances and the statewide response to COVID-19 HERE



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LFP Police and Fire conduct two drive-by birthdays

Birthday caravan for the 10 year old Koh twins
led by Sgt. Becker of LFP police
Photo courtesy LFP Police


This last week, Lake Forest Park police officers and firefighters conducted two different lights and siren caravans through the neighborhood to help some young citizens celebrate their birthdays.

He'll never forget this birthday!
Photo courtesy LFP Police

Since the young ones couldn't have birthday parties, police and fire brought the party to them.

Family and friends lined up in a caravan behind a vehicle with lights and a siren and drove slowly by the home of the birthday honoree.

One grateful mom said 

"Thank you for helping make his birthday so special! 
"He was so surprised and had a gigantic smile all day. 
"Thank you for all you do for our amazing LFP community. We appreciate you!!"

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Elks do a brisk business Saturday with their meatloaf dinners

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline Elks held a dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

They prepared and sold meatloaf dinners to go in a drive-thru at their building at 14625 15th Ave NE in Shoreline.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

They originally planned to make 50 dinners but ended up making 70. They sold them all at $10 a dinner in a first come, first served vehicle line up.

The first car arrived around 4:45pm and by 5:20pm all the dinners had been sold.



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