On the trail to Hidden Lake

Friday, September 11, 2020

Photo by Jo Simmons


Hidden Lake is a man-made water body partially within Shoreview Park. The lake was built in 1920 when Boeing Creek was dammed to create a private fishing pond and small hatchery for Bill Boeing.

At this time the creek's watershed was largely undeveloped. Since then, major development along Aurora Avenue N has greatly increased storm runoff flows to the creek. Increased flows, in turn, have caused erosion issues within the Boeing Creek ravine. Studies have found that ravine side slope soil washed down into the creek by erosion ends up as sediment in Hidden Lake.

The City will be removing the dam and restoring Boeing Creek through the area. The trails are in Shoreview Park.

More information about the project here.




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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during August 2020

The following are properties that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of August 2020. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.




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Jobs: Parks Maintenance Worker I

City of Shoreline

Parks Maintenance Worker I
Closes 9/20/2020

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

Job offer to the most successful candidate is contingent upon verification of driving history and a successful passing of a criminal background check.

The incumbent is expected to start the work shift at 6 A.M., including weekends.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of park equipment and facilities; to operate a variety of park maintenance vehicles, equipment and tools; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; basic landscaping maintenance including planting, trimming, watering, mowing, raking, clearing debris; preparation of ball fields, tennis courts and shelters; trash pick-up and graffiti clean-up; inspect parks and facilities for damage, vandalism, broken equipment or hazardous conditions; assist in tree removal; operate a variety of vehicles, gas powered equipment or power tools.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including basic maintenance and work under the guidance of a Parks Maintenance Worker II or Senior Parks Maintenance Worker.

Job description and application



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Smoky sunrise in Lake Forest Park Wednesday - more to come

Photo by David Walton


Lake Forest Park resident David Walton says "I've been watching the sun come up over the recent weeks over the Cascades. Wednesday was extra special for photoing.

"The smoke in the air filtered out much of the direct sun, especially when the sun was sitting on or just below the mountain horizon. The photo was taken looking east @6:50am from NE 158th Pl, Lake Forest Park, looking over Kirkland toward the Cascades. The sun is just coming up behind Mt Phelps."

With a smoke plume from eastern Washington headed our way (see WeatherWatcher report) we can expect more of these smoky sunrises.



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Comedy and Storytelling in These Strange Times - Now open for registration at Shoreline Community College

Comedy and Storytelling course at Shoreline Community College


Everyone has jokes and stories inside themself but finding ways to share these with others isn’t always easy, especially in the time of social distancing.

This Shoreline Community College course will help you uncover these stories and get them out into the world - even if you can't get out at all. 

Sessions will emphasize “punching up,” as opposed to minimizing others, and include a variety of perspectives from seasoned comedians and speakers.

The class will conclude with an online showcase during which students will deliver material in a fun and supportive environment. Beginners and experienced comedians and storytellers alike are welcome!

This class is taught by Emmett Montgomery, who was voted Seattle Weekly's Best Comedian in 2015, 2017, and 2019. He was also on Last Comic Standing!

Fee: $149
Dates: September 24th - October 29th (Thursdays)
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to view the full details for this course and register today! 

Questions? Please email continuing-ed@shoreline.edu.



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AG Ferguson files motion to immediately block damaging U.S. Postal Service changes

Attorney General Bob Ferguson late yesterday asked a Yakima judge to immediately halt the U.S. Postal Service’s drastic operational changes that threaten critical mail delivery nationwide.

Ferguson’s motion for preliminary injunction, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, seeks the following:
  • Immediately stop the Postal Service’s “leave mail behind” policy, where postal trucks are required to leave at specified times, regardless if there is mail still to be loaded
  • Require the Postal Service to continue its longstanding practice of treating all election mail as First Class mail, regardless of the paid postage
  • Require the Postal Service to replace, reassemble, or reconnect any removed mail-sorting machines that are needed to ensure timely processing and delivery of election mail
  • Require the Postal Service to abide by Postmaster General DeJoy’s commitment to suspend the recent policy changes that have affected mail service until after the election

Ferguson is leading a coalition of 14 states that filed a lawsuit over the changes to the Postal Service on Aug. 18.

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You lean left, and I lean right, photog; it's just the way things are these days...

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


(Philosophical Band-tailed Pigeon in our yard the other day:)

--Gloria Z Nagler



[A full frontal view of a lean and muscular pigeon perched on a branch. His entire body is leaning and his head is bent even further. His body looks like it was sculpted out of grey concrete with faint orange splotches. Below the branch, his white feathers are neatly tucked into draped furls and his dark gray tail feathers are a perfect rectangle. He looks like a modern art sculpture.]



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King Conservation District annual report: 49,719 trees and shrubs planted in the county in 2019

2019 report
In 2019, KCD planted 49,719 native trees and shrubs to improve habitat on King County forests, shorelines, and farms.

Over our last 5 year work plan, we planted over 327,000 native trees and shrubs! 

We also improved just shy of 10 miles of shoreline and helped train over 3,000 people to become better stewards of our waters, soils, and forests. 

This year’s report not only captures KCD’s impact in 2019 but also summarizes the body of work conducted within the framework of the King County-King Conservation District Interlocal Agreement spanning 2015 – 2019.

In these challenging times, KCD is finding innovative ways to deliver education, technical assistance, resources, and services to the residents of King County to support the health of our natural environment. 

We value our partnerships with King County and many others and look forward to five more years cooperation in making our region the best it can be.



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Suicide prevention in focus for the month of September

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Everyone has a role in suicide prevention. 

In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Washington State Department of Health and University of Washington’s Forefront Suicide Prevention have partnered with the state’s Health Care Authority, Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Social and Health Services and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to ask Washingtonians to #BeThe1Tohelp prevent suicide.

Vigilance is especially important this year due to the increased stress, anxiety and depression people may be experiencing with COVID-19. 
Normalizing conversation around mental health helps break stigma. That’s why we’re asking everyone to be the one to be present, supportive and strong for those who may be going through a difficult time.

Following the LEARN Model Steps can help everyone identify the steps they can take to offer support:
  • Learn to recognize the warning signs.
  • Empathize with the person you’re concerned about and listen to what they say.
  • Ask them if they are thinking about suicide. It’s okay to ask someone directly.
  • And if they say yes, they are, remove the danger – the method they’re thinking of using.
  • Help them with next steps, such as calling or texting a crisis line.

The starting place can be just reaching out to loved ones to show them you care, checking in through a text and simply asking, “How are you?”

“Suicide is preventable, and you don’t need special training,” said Secretary of Health John Wiesman. “Everyone can learn to recognize the warning signs, show compassion, offer support, and seek help for themselves if needed.”

“It’s important that students, families, and educators learn the warning signs of suicide and how to offer support,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. “We are ever vigilant, especially as our students may experience more isolation. Providing support and interventions can save lives.”

Look for the hashtags #BeThe1To, #BeThere, and #SPM20 this month on the social media pages of these state partners in suicide prevention. Additional resources offering individual, family, and community support will be shared throughout the month of September.

If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, or if someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or chat online

Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For support via text on the Crisis Text Line, start a conversation by texting “HEAL” to 741741.

Additional suicide prevention resources:


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Sharing yogurt and joy - Foyolicious Frozen Yogurt

The store is located at 1437 NW Richmond Beach Rd

By Cynthia Sheridan

Along with selling yogurt, Monica Sambuu is into spreading a little joy.

As a young girl in Mongolia, she learned English in elementary school, went to a Russian high school and left for America by herself at age 17 (with her parents’ blessing). Having finished college, and armed with a Business degree, last year Monica opened her own business: Foyolicious Yogurt Shop in Richmond Beach.

Monica Sambuu delivering yogurt treats for
seniors getting meals through the Senior Center

Recently, and with great joy, Monica donated her delightful desserts to local non-profit organizations, which included our senior population who are staying home and dining in. 

Ninety-some yogurt treats were delivered during August through the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Covid-19 challenges kept Foyolicious closed for several months, compounding business expenses, but Monica is determined to continue serving the Shoreline community. 

This includes more Foyolicious donations for seniors, and adding Bubble Tea to the menu in the near future.


If you get the hankering for some frozen yogurt with great flavors like Sweet Coconut, Cookies and Cream, Strawberry, Original Tart, Chocolate, Vanilla or even a non-dairy sorbet like Sour Apple and Dole Orange Sorbet, and all the toppings you could ask for, Foyolicious has the treat for you! 

The store is located at 1437 NW Richmond Beach Road

Hours are:
  • M-Th noon to 8:00pm
  • F-Sun noon to 8:30pm


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Case updates September 9, 2020

Case updates September 9, 2020

United States
  • cases 6,343,562 - 256,159 new in the last 7 days
  • deaths 190,262
Washington state - *no death reports on weekends / holidays
  • cases 78,467
  • hospitalizations 6,993
  • deaths* 1,985
King county
  • cases 20,566 - 126 in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 2,288 - 5 in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 743 - 2 in previous 24 hours
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 569 - 4 new in previous 24 hours
  • hospitalizations 101 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
  • deaths 61 - 0 new in previous 24 hours
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 62 - 0 new
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new
Kenmore
  • cases 144 - 1 new
  • hospitalizations 28 - 1 new
  • deaths 9 - 1 new


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WeatherWatcher: Areas of smoke; Rain returns to the forecast

 

Smoke filtered Sun in the sky.
Smoke filtered morning sun September 6, 2017.
Photo by Carl Dinse



The forecast has some hope for us early next week with the return of clouds, cooler temperatures, and some light rain. However, we have a lot to get through before we get to Monday.

Friday through Sunday we are expecting "sunny" skies with areas of smoke. Highs near 80°F on Friday, and then down into the 70's in the weekend.

You can see in the color satellite image below a thick brown cloud cover over southwest Washington, western Oregon, and out in the Pacific Ocean west of Oregon and northern California.

I want to be clear, none of what appears to be clouds in this image over Oregon or Washington is water clouds. All of that brownish cloud cover is wildfire smoke from the massive wildfires in the Oregon Cascades, and California.

Visible color satellite image of the West Coast of North America.
Satellite image on September 10, 2020 at 5:10pm PDT.


Winds are changing as I write this and by Friday morning the winds will push a lot of that smoke in Western Oregon and off the Pacific coast right into the Puget Sound region. 

The Puget Sound Clean Air agency has issued a Wildfire smoke alert. Air quality conditions are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, and possibly unhealthy for everyone. These conditions are expected to last through the weekend.

In addition to the air quality alert, the King County Fire Marshal issued a stage 2 burn ban. This burn ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires, which includes backyard fire pits or campfires using chopped firewood or charcoal. Outdoor cooking and heating appliances are limited to approved manufactured gas and charcoal units only. 

Once we get through all of that, at this time it appears by Sunday evening the smoke will start to clear out of the region, as an approaching storm front brings a chance of rain to the region Monday morning and afternoon, with rain likely by Monday evening.

Rain is expected to continue Tuesday morning, with showers in the afternoon behind the storm front. There is a possibility of a thunderstorm or two with the showers Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Wednesday through next Friday mostly cloudy skies and the chance of showers stay with us. Temperatures reaching the low to mid 70's for a high and overnight temperatures in the 50's.

WeatherWatcher logo

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Water plants at Ronald Bog

Thursday, September 10, 2020



Photos by Hitomi Dames

Hitomi usually spends her time fighting through the brambles at Twin Ponds, but decided to stop by Ronald Bog when she heard that it was open.



She identified the green plants in the Bog as Myriophyllum and said they are all over the edge of the water.


The heron looks very much at home standing in the water and the dragonfly appears to prefer dead leaves.





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Case updates September 8, 2020

Case updates September 8, 2020


United States 

cases 6,310,663
deaths 189,147

Washington state - *the state is no longer reporting deaths on weekends / holidays

cases 78,009
hospitalizations 6,966
deaths* 1,978

King county

cases 20,440
hospitalizations 2,283
deaths 741

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)

cases 565 - 2 new
hospitalizations 101 - 1 new
deaths 61 - 1 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)

cases 62 - 1 new
hospitalizations 1 - 0 new
deaths 1 - 0 new



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Shoreline city council agenda for meeting on Sept 14

Shoreline City Council


By Pam Cross

The Shoreline City Council meeting on Monday, September 14 will be held online and will include a public hearing.
This webpage has the information on all the ways to view the meeting and/or to make comments.

ACTION ITEMS

8(a) PUBLIC HEARING and Discussion on the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding and Contingency Plan and the 2021-2022 Human Services Funding Plan and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Contracts to Implement Approved Programs and Projects.


The 2021-2022 Human Services Funding Plan anticipates that the City of Shoreline will have a total of $916,627 to allocate for human services in 2021 and $916,688 in 2022. For 2021, this includes $440,082 of *General Fund revenues, $323,558 of **Federal CDBG funds and $152,987 in ***restricted/dedicated revenues.

*The largest of the City's funds, the General Fund is a source for discretionary spending and funds many of the basic municipal services such as public safety, health and human services, and public works. Primary revenue sources include local taxes such as property, sales, payroll, and other taxes.

**Community Development Block Grant Funding, enacted in 1974, is one of the longest-running programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, funds local community development activities with the stated goal of providing affordable housing, anti-poverty programs, and infrastructure development.

***A restricted fund is a reserve account that contains money that can only be used for specific purposes. For example, Park Impact Fees collected from developers cannot be used for affordable housing.

Public Comment for this Hearing will follow the staff report.


STUDY ITEMS

9(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 899 - Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property Located at 709 N 150th Street, Tax Parcel 182604- 9211, for Public Park Purposes by Negotiated Voluntary Purchase, Under Threat of Condemnation, or by Condemnation


The City was approached in late 2019 by the owner of this who expressed interest in selling the 18,000-square-foot property to the City for a community park. The City subsequently presented an offer to the property owner, subject to Council approval, to purchase the property at the fair market value of $620,000 identified by independent certified appraisers. The seller responded with a willingness to sell at this price under threat of condemnation.

Why would the seller ask for “threat of condemnation”? Section 1033 (Section 1033: Involuntary Conversions – Nonrecognition of Gains from the Transfer of Condemned Property) of the Tax Code can benefit property owners who sell their property under threat of eminent domain or through condemnation proceedings.

Council will be discussing funding options available for this purchase. No action is required at this time.


9(b) Discussing the 2020 Second Quarter Financial Report and a Preliminary View of the 2021-2022 Biennium Budget and the 2021- 2026 Capital Improvement Plan


Staff will provide an update on fiscal year 2020 revenues and expenditures through the second quarter, a preview of the 2021-2022 proposed preliminary budget, and an update to the long-term operating budget financial projections. 

No action is required by the City Council. This item is for informational and discussion purposes.




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Snohomish county police chase ends in fatal crash in Lake Forest Park

Photo courtesy https://washington.liveuamap.com/


Snohomish county deputies responded at 12:45am Thursday to a shots fired call in south Everett.

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office says that 15-20 shots were fired into an apartment complex near 148th and Admiralty Way in Everett.

Deputies pursued the suspected shooters in a car chase into Shoreline / Lake Forest Park, ending in a fatal crash on NE 145th Street between 36th and 38th NE on the Lake Forest Park / Seattle border just off Bothell Way.

One person is dead and another ran from the scene on foot and has not yet been found.

Photo courtesy https://washington.liveuamap.com/


NE 145th Street was closed in both directions for several hours between 36th Ave NE and 38th while investigators process the scene.

The car was stolen.



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AG Ferguson leads lawsuit to protect America’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas drilling

Alexis Bonogofsky, Alaska Region U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday he is leading a coalition of 15 states filing a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration to protect America’s pristine and undeveloped Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas development.

The Coastal Plain is a 1.6 million-acre national treasure, unparalleled in its biological significance for hundreds of species, including caribou, threatened polar bears and millions of birds that migrate to and from six continents and through the lower 48 states.

The area is sacred to the indigenous Gwich’in people and is particularly vulnerable to environmental stressors, including climate change, which has caused thinning sea ice and thawing of permafrost in the region.

Despite that, the Trump Administration’s Department of the Interior has authorized an oil and gas drilling program that will cause irreparable damage to one of the few remaining wild places in the nation.

Read more HERE



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Thanks and farewell to school board members David Wilson and Heather Fralick

Ready for action - but pausing to pose for the photographer
David Wilson, Supt. Rebecca Miner, Heather Fralick


Photos by Wayne Pridemore

The community bid farewell to two school board members in a drive-thru celebration on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Shoreline Center.

David Wilson is the longest-serving school board member


Community members were able to drive through to thank Wilson and Fralick for their years of leadership, support and advocacy for the community's students, staff and families.

Heather Fralick is the current school board president

Wilson has served on the school board since November 30, 2005 and Fralick has served on the board since December 4, 2017. 

David and Linda Wilson

They had the opportunity to speak to each person who came through.


Heather greets a well-wisher

Both will leave the Board effective Saturday September 12, 2020.



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Shoreline Fire Commissioner vacancy


Shoreline Fire Department


PUBLIC NOTICE OF FIRE COMMISSIONER VACANCY

The Shoreline Fire Department is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Board of Commissioners in the vacancy created by Jon Kennison, Position #1, who is retiring with over 34 years of service.

Any registered voter residing within the District and meeting the minimum qualifications may submit their name for consideration. The minimum qualifications to hold office are:

1. U.S. Citizen.

2. 18 years old or older.

3. Registered voter residing in the District for at least 30 days.

4. No felony convictions unless civil rights have been restored subsequent to the conviction. Conviction of anything less than a felony does not preclude an individual from holding public office.

5. No contractual conflict of interest with the District, i.e. a contractual relationship with the District that exceeds $1,500 per month in compensation.

Interested residents may apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume outlining their qualifications for the role of Fire Commissioner by mail or electronically by Friday, September 18, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to:

Joyce Brown, Administrative Director

Shoreline Fire Department
17525 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133
jbrown@shorelinefire.com
Phone: 206-533-6570
Fax: 206-237-2458

Additional details on the process will be provided to qualified candidates following the deadline.

Notice posted by: Joyce Brown, Administrative Director
Secretary to the Board
September 1, 2020



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Flags at Half-staff Friday, September 11

Flag Lowering-9/11/20 (Patriot Day)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2020, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on September 11, 2020.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.




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Gov. Inslee: Yesterday, 330,000 acres burned in WA


Gov. Inslee shared these fire photos with this statement:

Yesterday, 330,000 acres burned in WA 
That’s more than 12 of the last 18 entire fire seasons. 
In a single day.
Enumclaw is 55 miles southeast of Shoreline

He said that almost all of the fires in the west were caused by humans. Not just the infamous gender reveal party with pyrotechnics.

He said that conditions are so dry that all it takes is a spark.


The little town of Malden is 80% destroyed.

On Wednesday, the fire marshal announced resources were being deployed to

  • Bourdeaux Fire located in Thurston County, near Rochester.
  • Euclid Track Fire located in Spokane County, near Airway Heights
  • Sumner Grade Fire located in Pierce County, near Bonney Lake

King county has so far gotten off lightly compared to other areas and other years.

Emergency services offered suggestions to prevent fires from sparks:

  • Avoid mowing your yard when it is dry or windy. Lawn mowers can create sparks.
  • Keep your yard green and watered, if possible.
  • Throw away smoking materials in proper receptacles and douse them with water.
  • Check your tire pressure before driving. Exposed rims can create and throw sparks.
  • Ensure no metal objects, such as chains, are dragging from your car.
  • Never toss items like cigarettes out your window.

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency graphic

The air was better on Wednesday but the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is saying that in general current air quality conditions are UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS.  

Learn more at www.pscleanair.gov/wildfires. You can also check the air quality forecast regularly on our home page or by checking the air pollution monitor closest to you.

To receive text updates on wildfires' smoke changes, text WILDFIRES to 313131




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Shoreline burglar identified by NextDoor reader

Police do not show faces until charges are filed

On July 19, 2020 at 11:49am, police were dispatched to the 500 block of NW 203rd St in Shoreline.

The 9-1-1 caller stated that he received a motion alert from his home surveillance system. 

After the alert, the homeowner begin viewing the footage and saw someone entering his backyard and trying to force open the back door. 

Unfortunately the homeowner lost the video feed and was unable to determine if the suspect made entry. 

But the homeowner was able to provide a description of the man, and say he was driving a white SUV.

Police do not show faces until charges have been filed

When Shoreline deputies arrived on scene, they did not locate the person or the vehicle. They did find an open window with the screen removed. 

When the homeowner arrived he noted that a battery backup tower for the camera system was missing. 

A burglary report was taken and the surveillance footage was forwarded to a detective for follow up.

Later in the month, the homeowner reported he had posted the video on "Nextdoor" and someone had positively identified the suspect.

Using this lead, Shoreline detectives arrested the suspect on investigation of Residential Burglary and took him to jail.

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Detectives investigating train-vs-pedestrian fatality in Woodway early Tuesday

Photo by Mike Remarcke


Detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on the railroad tracks in Woodway, directly north of Shoreline, in the early hours of Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

According to Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Courtney O’Keefe, deputies responded around 3am to reports of a body seen on railroad tracks near Richmond Beach Drive and Point Wells Road. Upon arrival, deputies found a man, believed to be in his 20s, dead on the tracks.

Major crimes detectives and collision investigation unit detectives responded to the scene, and detectives are still working to determine the cause of the incident, O’Keefe said. Detectives believe the victim was likely hanging onto the train before falling onto the tracks, she added.

At this time, there does not appear to be any evidence of foul play, but cause and manner of death, as well as positive identification of the victim, will be provided by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner.

--Reporting from MyEdmondsNews.com




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Food drive in Kenmore

Wednesday, September 9, 2020


Food Drive at Northshore Fire Department 
HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY

Thursday September 17, 2020

Northshore Fire Station 51
Kenmore

Drop off open 11:00am – 3:00pm 
If you have question contact Carl Lunak 425-354-1744




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Update on Shoreline firefighters at wildland fires


From Shoreline Fire

Here are some of our crews that have been on the Evans Canyon Fire in Eastern Washington. PM Fischer and Sewell are line medics taking care of crews. 

FF Tonning was acting as a helicopter manager and has been relocated back to fires this side of the mountains. 

We also have firefighters down helping with the fire in Graham on Duvall Fire’s brush truck.



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Power outage around Greenwood and 150th


As promised, all power has been restored. A lot of people will have to reset their clocks this morning.


Last Updated: THU, SEP 10 01:42 AM
Customers Affected: 262
Start: WED, SEP 09 08:02 PM
Est. Restoration: THU, SEP 10 03:59 AM
Status: Dispatched
Cause: Bird_Animal

Down to 262 customers and they now think that a bird or animal caused the outage.


UPDATE 10:30pm - down to 895 customers with outages

ORIGINAL NOTICE: 8:12pm
Customers Affected: 3,408
Start: WED, SEP 09 08:02 PM
Est. Restoration: THU, SEP 10 03:00 AM
Cause: Investigating
Last Updated: WED, SEP 09 08:12 PM


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Aerial Shorewood in smoke

Aerial photography copyright Marc Weinberg


Marc Weinberg took this sundown shot with his drone camera from 400 feet over Shorewood High School and the car dealerships on Aurora.

Smoke fills the air and filters the setting sun from dozens of wildfires burning in the state.



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Three views of smoke

Photo by Mike Remarcke

This was the start of the day, looking to the east over Lake Washington toward the Cascade mountains. The sky is orange with thick smoke. The sun is a bright, fuzzy, yellow ball with indistinct edges. There might be a white circle in the lower part of the sun, or perhaps it's a visual afterimage from staring at the sun.

Photo by Jan Hansen

This was later in the morning, after it was light, looking west over a barely visible Puget Sound toward Olympic Mountains completely hidden by a low bank of smoke. The blue sky and an oblivious wispy white cloud are above the smoke. The smoke sits in the treetops and some may be at ground level.

Aerial photography, copyright Marc Weinberg

The sun is setting in the west in this view from 400 feet over Shorewood High School. The light reflecting from the smoke creates bands of color in the sky. Two bands of yellow shade to gray at the sides, lower the yellow blends into orange. The sun looks like it's pushing the orange band down, sitting on it. Then three narrow bands of blue, purple, lavender which are perhaps mountains, then land, then the water of Puget Sound. Next are the treetops of Richmond Highlands.

The huge cars lots of two dealerships are in the foreground. Above them are baseball fields, small and large, a large brown open rectangle, and finally the football field surrounded by the track.

The Shorewood buildings are a jumbled collection of flattish roofs of different sizes and pitches off to the right side of the playing fields.



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LFP Police feel the love


The Lake Forest Park police department continues to get amazing support from citizens.

We have families, individuals, and local businesses dropping off food for the officers on a regular basis. We get frequent cards and letters of support and it is a huge morale booster.  
We even had a community member make a trophy for the officers!

[A montage of photos shows an Oscar style trophy  on a pedestal; a scattered assortment of cards in white, pink, yellow, blue, green - some with cheerful stickers; an old style wooden-type token with an officer and the words 'thank you for your service'; three officers with huge smiles posing with a huge gift box; police cars in a parking lot; and a table full of yellow and white gift bags with dark blue paper coming out of the top.]



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Public Hearing on Town Center Zone Development Moratorium Extension - Thursday September 10, 2020

Just one of many proposals for the
redevelopment of Town Center

The Lake Forest Park City Council is holding a public hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2020, 7:00 p.m., to consider a six-month extension on the Town Center Development Moratorium.

In September 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1197, placing a six-month moratorium on all properties located within the Town Center Zone in regard to acceptance, processing, and/or approval of clear and grade permit, building permit, subdivision, short subdivision, bind site plan, conditional use permit, variance, or any other type of development permit or approval for any proposed land use(s) or structure(s) located within the Town Center zone.

In February 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1205, extending the September 2019 moratorium for six months. 

The public hearing scheduled for September 10 is to consider Ordinance 1211, extending the moratorium another six months.

Although the Planning Commission has held an extra meeting each month since the moratorium was put in place, additional time is needed to fully consider amendments to the existing land use code. 

The proposed six-month extension would provide the Planning Commission the time needed to complete and provide its recommended changes to the City Council and allow sufficient time for the Council to consider those recommendations.

Interested parties are invited to attend the meeting virtually and comment during the upcoming public hearing, via the Zoom platform. To review the agenda materials and access the Zoom link for this meeting, click here



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LFP Police report week ending Sept 10


Officers contacted a victim at the LFP Mall who told them two males had pointed handguns at him. He also described that several other vehicles were following him. Officers determined subject was suffering from drug-induced psychosis and sent him to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. 

Officers responded to several calls of a female subject creating a disturbance at various businesses or acting strange in the mall area. Female ultimately stole items from Albertson, fled on foot when contacted and attempted to force her way onto a Metro bus. Officers were unable to determine if mental health issue in addition to drug use. Female sent to hospital for evaluation and treatment. 

A drowning occurred in Lake Washington within the borders of LFP. The victim was on a boat with several family members when he jumped into the water. He was unable to swim back and eventually went under.

After a three-day search using forward facing radar, King County Harbor Patrol found the victim in 93 feet of water. Victim was recovered and turned over to the King County Medical Examiner's Office at the Civic Club. LFP detectives will handle the death investigation portion



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FTC refunds almost $3.9 Million to purchasers of deceptively advertised Quell Wearable Pain-Relief device

The Federal Trade Commission is sending 70,142 checks and PayPal payments totaling $3,864,824 to consumers nationwide who bought Quell, a wearable device that supposedly would treat chronic pain throughout the body when placed below the knee.

According to the FTC, Massachusetts-based NeuroMetrix, Inc. and its CEO, Shai Gozani, sold Quell—a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device—to consumers, touting it as “clinically proven” and “FDA cleared” for widespread chronic pain relief.

The FTC says that the defendants lack scientific evidence to support widespread chronic pain-relief claims, and their claims about clinical proof and the scope of FDA clearance for this use are false.

Under an order settling the FTC’s charges, NeuroMetrix, Inc. and its CEO agreed to pay $4 million to the Commission for refunds and to stop making the allegedly deceptive claims.

More information HERE



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Shoreline offering remote learning programs

Are you a working parent or does your child need a place to do their remote learning this Fall?

The City of Shoreline is offering weekly Remote Learning Camps for students in all grades in the Shoreline School District. 

Remote Learning Camps provide a safe space for your child to connect to their classroom, do their school work and stay active and socially connected this Fall. 

Payments plans are available and there are scholarships for qualifying Shoreline families up to $80 per week.

More information about remote learning camps can be found HERE

Registration will begin on Wednesday, September 9 for Shoreline Residents, 9/10 for LFP Residents, 9/11 for everyone. Register online at www.shorelinewa.gov/registernow



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