It won't be long before the Kute Kits will no longer always see eye-to-eye, nose-to-nose...

Sunday, November 15, 2020

 

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


 I feel like their mom in that I miss their babyhood already:)
--Gloria Z Nagler



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Shoreline planning commission to discuss sign code amendments for Community Renewal Areas


Shoreline Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7pm

The meeting will take place online. A live feed of the online meeting will stream on the City’s website, and the Commission is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting written comment or calling into the meeting to provide oral testimony.

Click Here to Watch Online Live Streaming Video of the Meeting

Click Here to Sign-Up to Provide Oral Comment at the Meeting via Calling-In

Click Here to Submit Written Public Comment

Agenda Highlights

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Residential fire in Kenmore Saturday

Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

Northshore Fire responded to a residential structure fire in the 7500 block of 202nd in Kenmore on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Two occupants were home at the time and evacuated with no injuries. The cause is unknown and under investigation by the King County Fire Investigation Unit.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Meaning of Birds

The Meaning of Birds by Jaye Robin Brown

Jess is still kind of a mess when she meets Vivi, between grieving the death of her dad and trying to curb her anger with classmates who harass the "gay girl". But Vivi changed all that. Vivi doesn't just love Jess, she also encourages Jess to pursue an artistic future.

And then, suddenly, Vivi died.

Reeling from loss, Jess retreats back into old (bad) habits to cope. She drinks, she skips schools, she gets into fights, and she throws out her art portfolio--because art reminds her of Vivi, and Vivi is dead.

The narrative skips back-and-forth in time, from scenes labeled "Then" featuring Vivi and Jess together, before Vivi got sick, alternating with scenes labeled "Now", when Jess tries to figure out how to think about her future.

This compelling story features flawed characters, including Jess and Vivi, and also their friends, families, and teachers.

Highly recommended.


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



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Subsidized transit pass for King County Metro and Sound Transit

King County Metro and Sound Transit have partnered to create a new, subsidized annual pass program, allowing qualified riders to travel on select transit in our region with subsidized fares.

Eligibility – Customers who reside in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County and are enrolled in one of the six state benefit programs:
  1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/State Family Assistance (SFA)
  2. Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
  3. Aged, Blind, or Disabled Cash Assistance (ABD)
  4. Pregnant Women Assistance (PWA)
  5. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  6. Housing and Essential Needs (HEN)

APPLY NOW! For more information, visit WashingtonConnection or call 877-501-2233. Expansions are expected in 2022 to serve more customers that have household incomes at or below 80% of the federal poverty level.



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Presentation on teen mental health and wellness for Secondary Parents

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Lunch and Learn for parents, guardians, and caregivers 
on Monday November 16, 2020
Join other secondary school families to learn about teen mental health needs.

Join Dr. Reed from Seattle Children’s to talk about 
Teen Mental Health and Wellness. 

Learn early warning signs of mental health needs 
and ways to best support your teen. 

No registration needed, 
simply click the link to join the talk on Monday.

Monday November 16th, 12noon - 1pm


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Winter flowers

 

Photo by Judith Muilenburg

More winter flowers! These look like climbing roses, but readers will have learned not to trust my identifications.





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Pandemic Poetry: Gettin’ Rid of Covid!

Health vector created by freepik


Cynthia Sheridan challenges other creative people to write and submit pandemic poetry (Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com)

Your Editor thinks this one should be set to music (I hear guitars and banjos).



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Case updates November 13, 2020; Governor issues travel advisory

Gov. Jay Inslee recommends a 14-day quarantine for interstate and international travel and asks residents to stay close to home. 

Inslee joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside these states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the virus. 

“COVID-19 cases have doubled in Washington over the past two weeks. This puts our state in as dangerous a position today as we were in March,” Inslee said.
“Limiting and reducing travel is one way to reduce further spread of the disease. I am happy to partner with California and Oregon in this effort to help protect lives up and down the West Coast.”


Case updates November 13, 2020

United States

  • cases 10,690,665 - 181,801 cases since last report
  • deaths 243,580 - 1,364 deaths since last report

Washington state - *deaths not reported on weekend
  • cases 127,731 - 2,233 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 9,281 - 15 since yesterday
  • deaths* 2,519

King county
  • cases 33,995 - 627 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,798 - 7 since yesterday
  • deaths 828 - 0 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 827 - 10 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 116 - 0 new
  • deaths 67 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 105 - 4 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 5 - -1 since yesterday
  • deaths 1 - 0 new


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Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter seeking volunteers

Photo by Dan Short

Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter at St. Dunstan's

For the second winter season, the City of Shoreline is working in partnership with the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) to operate an emergency severe weather shelter.

As the former site of the shelter is unavailable, St. Dunstan’s Church has offered space to house this important program at their parish, located at 722 N 145th Street, Shoreline. 

NUHSA is recruiting and training the volunteers and providing needed shelter supplies. The City managed the permitting process and is assisting with volunteer recruitment and training as needed.

The shelter officially “opened” on November 1. The threshold for activation will be a prediction of four-plus hours of temperatures at or below 33 degrees overnight or snow accumulation or expected accumulation of 2 or more inches. 

When activated, the shelter will be open from 8:30pm to 7:30am. 

A recorded Severe Weather Shelter hotline has been established at 206-801-2797, which will be updated when activated.

Volunteers Needed

To make the shelter successful, we need volunteers to help staff it during activation. Committed and compassionate volunteers must be over 18 years old and commit to being on-call for a certain number of nights each month between now and March 30.

Volunteers will be provided with training and then will be responsible for welcoming guests and supervising the shelter overnight (partial shifts can be arranged). Volunteers will be paired with another person during shelter activation.

If you would like to volunteer, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626. For more information about the emergency severe weather shelter, contact Community Services Manager Bethany Wolbrecht-Dunn at bwolbrec@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2251.

Other nearby winter shelters  

In addition to this emergency severe weather shelter, there are a few overnight winter shelters that operate at different times over the winter in Shoreline and the surrounding area. These shelters open at 7:30pm each night they are in operation.

WINTER SHELTER DATES AND LOCATIONS 

October 13 – November 29
Lake City Presbyterian Church
3841 NE 123rd St, Seattle 

November 30 – date to be determined
Seattle Mennonite Church, 
3120 NE 125th Street, Seattle, 

For information on space availability
call 425-677-9370. 

FAMILY SHELTER: 

Mary’s Place operates shelters year-round for families with children. 
Contact them at 206-245-1026. 




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"The sunflower is mine, in a way."

 

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler



Quotation from:

--- Vincent Van Gogh

--- A honeybee





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It’s storm season: City Light wants you to be ready

Crews working an outage in the rain
Photo courtesy Seattle City Light


By Nicole Schultz

It’s Storm Season: City Light Wants you to be Ready!

A power outage can happen at any time, but it is especially likely during stormy weather. A little preparation today can go a long way to keep you and your family safe and comfortable the next time you experience a power outage. 

Are you ready for an outage? Take our online quiz and find out! You will have the opportunity to enter to win an emergency kit or a portable phone charger.

Here’s how you can prepare for the next outage:

Build an outage kit. Make sure you have enough water, a portable phone charger, nonperishable food, flashlights (with working batteries) and blankets ready for every household member—pets included!

Stay informed. Check the City Light outage map for current information on your outage and surrounding areas. You can also follow us on Twitter or Facebook for updates. Subscribe to local alerts. Track weather reports.

• If you are on life support, enroll in City Light’s Life Support Program. Does anyone in your home rely on medical devices? If yes, consider enrolling in the Life Support Program for notification about planned outages and direct communication when an unplanned outage occurs and how long it will last. Plus, you may be eligible to receive assistance to keep your lights on if you are struggling to pay your bill.

Never use gas or charcoal grills indoors. Homes in the Pacific Northwest are better insulated than other parts of the country and world. This increases the chance for carbon monoxide poisoning. Be sure to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home to avoid illness or even death.

Pay attention to food safety. Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible to preserve items for up to 48 hours. Determine if food is safe for consumption based on its temperature after an outage.

Prepare for power surges. Power surges can cause damage to your appliances, equipment or electronics when power is restored. To prevent damage, it’s a good idea to disconnect your electronics during an outage.

Stay away from downed power lines. You should always stay at least 20 feet away from a downed power line and call 911 to report them.

Assess your trees. With most of the leaves fallen, now is a great time to examine the structure of your trees. Look up and identify broken or cracked branches that could fall during a windstorm. If your trees could cause safety problems with power lines, contact Seattle City Light Vegetation Management Staff online or call 206-386-1733.


By preparing now, you will hopefully be less inconvenienced by the next power outage. Rest assured, whenever an outage happens, City Light is committed to restoring power to our customers as quickly and as safely as possible while keeping our crews safe. 

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Case updates November 12, 2020

Case updates November 12, 2020


United States
  • cases 10,508,864 - 194,610 cases since last report
  • deaths 242,216 - 1,147 deaths since last report

Washington state
  • cases 125,498 - 2,142 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 9,266 - 88 since yesterday
  • deaths 2,519 - 12 since yesterday

King county
  • cases 33,368 - 798 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,791 - 19 since yesterday
  • deaths 828 - 2 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 817 - 39 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 116 - 3 new
  • deaths 67 - 1 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 101 - 4 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 6 - 2 since yesterday
  • deaths 1 - 0 new


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Help the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association continue their community work in spite of the pandemic

Pirates at the Ice Cream Social
Photo courtesy RNA


Please Donate! https://www.ridgecrestneighborhood.org/Donate

Every year the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association hosts several community-building events. This year they had none. These events are how they raise funds to be able to do good work in the community.

We do fun things like Outdoor Movie Night, the Ridgecrest Ice Cream Social and the Holiday Tree Lighting. But did you know we also pay off the school lunch debt at Ridgecrest Elementary, award scholarships to high school graduates and collect food donations for Hopelink?

Now they are doing a fund drive to be able to continue their good work.

We're 20% of the way to our goal after a very "distracting" week. But we're feeling optimistic now! Let's look forward to 2021 and think about what a difference we can make in our community - WORKING TOGETHER!


Special visitors at Outdoor Movie Night
Photo courtesy RNA

A member of the RNA board has stepped forward with a challenge gift of $2,500, and a business has stepped forward to do the same.

"This special gift is being made to help us continue operating beyond 2020, and even expand our work to help eliminate inequity in our neighborhood. Your support is needed to help us make a real difference in our neighborhood.

"For the next three weeks: every dollar you donate is worth 3X! Donate $25: RNA gets $75. Donate $50: Ridgecrest Neighborhood gets $150.

"We have three more weeks (end of November) to take advantage of the matches.

"Please donate now by going to: https://www.ridgecrestneighborhood.org/Donate




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An unexpected surprise: Barbershop harmony in Sunset Park



Story and photo by Kristie Timss

At least once a week, the past few weeks, when I step outside my front door I hear beautiful music somewhere nearby.

Today I decided to walk over to the park to see what was going on. To my surprise, I came across three men singing under the covered play area at Sunset School Park.

It was a beautiful sunny day and there were just a few people walking in the park who all stopped to listen. I was able to ask and find out who they were.

The gentlemen sing in a barbershop quartet which is part of a larger group called the “Seattle SeaChordsmen” https://seachordsmen.org/. They were missing their bass singer on this occasion, but they sounded wonderful.

They will be performing a virtual show on December 3rd, "Home for the Holidays" from 7 - 8pm (link to be provided later). 

If you happen to be at Sunset Park around lunchtime I hope you get to enjoy the joy that they are bringing to the neighborhood.



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Senior Center TeleCafe Nov 18 - Power thru the holidays



Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2pm - join fitness instructors from the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center to hear how to Power Thru the Holidays.

Presentations are held virtually on Zoom. https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID 895 8484 8513
Password: senior2020

Join our wonderful class instructors CeCe Ryan, Heidi Mair and Toshiko Aramaki for mini segments of light movement, stretching and exercise to help us move through this unique holiday season. Mary Newbill will offer a segment of meditation and relaxation as well. Tune in for the special Tele café and share Best Holiday wishes with one another.

  • What: A Zoom social hour, a chance to visit while staying home and staying safe. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up to chat!
  • Who: You and your friends from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
  • Where: From the comfort of your own computer or smartphone
  • When: November 18th, 2:00pm
Meeting ID: 859 8484 8513
Password: senior2020






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Mountlake Terrace Freeway Station to reopen

Mountlake Terrace Transit Station
Photo by Forma Construction

As a part of ongoing Lynnwood Link Extension construction, the freeway station located at the Mountlake Terrace (MLT) Transit Center serving Community Transit Routes 410, 413, 415, 435 and Sound Transit Routes 511, 512 and 513 will reopen starting Sunday, November 29, 2020. 

Commuters can continue to use the transit center parking garage.

The free, temporary shuttle service that was provided to downtown Seattle will be discontinued after the last run on Saturday, November 28.

There will be no changes to other bus routes using bays 1-4.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Fall

 


Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here



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Gidget Terpstra receives Distinguished Community Service Award

Gidget Terpstra
At Shoreline Community College Foundation's 23rd Annual Student Success Virtual Fundraiser on October 20, 2020, Gidget Terpstra of Shoreline was named the recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award.

This event is a fundraiser to provide scholarship money for SCC students.

Hosted by Jim Dever of King5 Evening News, the virtual event included performances by soul recording artist Andy Stokes, Jeffrey Kashiwa, the Shoreline Choir, and powerful and inspirational personal student stories

Gidget has been deeply involved in our communities for over 50 years. She has volunteered with PTA’s, Shoreline Schools Foundation, NUHSA, and currently on the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association Board. 

She has served as Shoreline School District Department of Family Advocacy, Chair, Shoreline School District Homeless Education Liaison, working tirelessly to assist at-risk students, ESL students, and homeless families. 

She served on the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees, 2004-2013 and again in 2019. 

Gidget was awarded the Washington Award for Excellence in Education, from WA State Governor and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Golden Acorn Award from Echo Lake PTA and Shoreline PTA Council, the Gold Level Leadership Award from the WA State PTA and now the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s Distinguished Community Service Award. 

Gidget’s personal story is both compelling and inspirational and can be found HERE (Gidget’s video is at the 17 minute mark). 

Thank you Gidget for all the ways you’ve made our community more welcoming and more inclusive. Your efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of so many.

It is not too late to give a gift to the Student Success Fund. All donations go to financial support for Shoreline Community College students. https://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/giving.aspx



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Searchers find missing Shoreline man

UPDATE FROM SHORELINE FIRE: 

Last night a 75 year old male with Alzheimer’s went missing near 6th Ave NW and 175th. Approximately 50 volunteers and police were out in the elements searching for him.  

We were dispatched around 7:45pm to assist with taking care of the searchers. Shortly after our arrival, he was found and then evaluated by our medics.

He was deemed to be ok, but transported to a local hospital for precautionary measures. 

Great job to all the searchers for making sure of this happy outcome!



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The spirit of Halloween lives on as pirates guard the roads

Friday, November 13, 2020

 

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The road into Northridge is safe as pirates stand vigilant. Not to worry about the apparent lack of high seas - pirates make their own rules.



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Stay safe and wear a mask

Story and photo by Cynthia Sheridan

Every day King County Department of Community Health Services offers free face masks at public facilities such as senior centers, transit stations and grocery stores. 

On this day, a team was stationed at the North City Safeway where they handed out masks and encouraged people to “stay safe and wear a mask.”



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Driver crashes into business on Lake City Way

Photo courtesy Seattle Police

Officers and Seattle Fire were on the scene of a collision at 17th Ave NE and Lake City Way NE on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
 
The driver of a van crashed into the front window of Beyond the Cloud vapory, injuring one employee and the driver. Both were transported to the hospital.



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Chinook and Cayuse passes closed for the season due to heavy snow

Photo courtesy WSDOT

MOUNT RAINIER – The gates to State Routes 410 and 123 inside Mount Rainier National Park, including Chinook and Cayuse passes, are closed for the season after heavy snow and a forecast of more to come.

These routes closed temporarily Tuesday night, Nov. 10, due to deteriorating travel conditions and a 14-vehicle collision, which included commercial vehicles that are not allowed to travel through the park.

After an assessment of the roads and the upcoming forecast, Washington State Department of Transportation, in coordination with Mount Rainier National Park, made the decision to keep State Route 410/Chinook Pass and State Route 123/Cayuse Pass closed for the winter. 

For the safety of the crews, signs will be removed and facilities will be winterize before more heavy snowfall. Completing this work prevents sign damage and makes the spring reopening more manageable.

The roads inside the park typically close sometime in mid-November each year due to avalanche danger, poor road conditions, lack of emergency services in close proximity and limited snow storage.

Chinook Pass (elev. 5,430 feet) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard, about 12 miles northwest of the summit, and Morse Creek, 5 miles east of the summit. Cayuse Pass (elev. 4,675 feet) is closed within the boundaries of Mount Rainier National Park between Crystal Mountain Boulevard and the park arch at milepost 2.5 at the southern park boundary.



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COMMENTARY by Evan Smith: Happy belated birthday

Courtesy Washington State Archives


Happy belated birthday, Washington.

Wednesday was the 131st Anniversary of Washington’s admission to the Union as the nation’s 42nd state.

On November 11, 1889, Washington residents got the statehood they had sought since Washington became a territory in 1852.

When Washington became a territory in 1852, residents sought to influence decision-makers by naming the territory’s two largest counties after President-elect Franklin Pierce and Vice President-elect Rufus King. They got statehood; it just took 37 years.

When Washington Territory had separated from Oregon, residents had considered naming it Columbia Territory but rejected the name to avoid confusion with the District of Columbia. Instead, they chose the name Washington and got the same confusion.

Yes, Wednesday was also Veteran’s Day, the 102nd anniversary of the end of World War I.



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Winter flowers

 

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Just because it's getting on toward winter doesn't mean that we don't have flowers. Lee Lageschulte found these beauties on a walk.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Summer still lives in some gardens.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The last big wind and rain event knocked most of the leaves off the trees, thereby quashing our claim to have fall colors just as pretty as New England. But Lee found these vivid yellow leaves and it looks like they are still on the tree for now.



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Agenda for Shoreline council meeting November 16, 2020


Shoreline City Council
Agenda for 11/16/2020 

By Pam Cross

Action Item 8(a) Adoption of Resolution No. 468 – Making a Finding and Declaration of Substantial Need for Purposes of Setting the Limit Factor for the Property Tax Levy for 2021

Action Item 8(b) Adoption of Ordinance No. 902 - Setting the 2021 Regular and Excess Property Tax Levies

Action Item 8(c) Adoption of Ordinance No. 903 - Adopting the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget, the 2021 Fee Schedule, the 2021 Salary Schedules, and the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Study Item 9(a) Discussion of State Legislative Priorities and Issues of Shared Interest with the 32nd District Delegation

Senator Jesse Salomon, Representative Cindy Ryu, and Representative Lauren Davis (“Delegation”) represent the 32nd Legislative District in Washington State, which includes the City of Shoreline. Consequently, the Delegation and the City Council have a shared interest in maintaining a common understanding of information, interests and priorities that make a difference in the lives of Shoreline residents.

Study Item 9(b) Discussing the 2021 State Legislative Priorities

Shoreline-specific priorities: 
  • maintain project visibility for the bike/pedestrian bridge at N 148th Street that would connect neighborhoods to the Shoreline South/148th Street light rail station; 
  • partner with State agencies to seek legislative action that supports City goals and the long-term vision of an approved Fircrest Master Development Plan; 
  • seek Local/Community Project funding in the Capital Budget for important Shoreline park improvements, including construction of a pavilion at Shoreline Park, renovation of outdated public restrooms at key park facilities, and habitat restoration at Southwoods Park

Study Item 9(c) Discussion of Resolution No. 467 - Declaring the City’s Commitment to Building an Anti-Racist Community - Sponsored by Councilmembers Roberts and Robertson

Recent events, both locally and nationally, have prompted a significant degree of interest in policy issues, as well as proposals for change, related to racism. Councilmembers Chris Roberts and Betsy Robertson request Council consider a Resolution declaring the City’s commitment to building an anti-racist community.



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Case numbers November 11, 2020; Governor Jay Inslee and Trudi Inslee address to the state

Thursday night, Gov. Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee asked Washingtonians to rethink holiday celebrations by celebrating only with people from the same household. 

"Anyone can get COVID, even if they think they're doing the right thing," said Gov. Inslee. 

"We cannot wait until our hospitals' halls are lined with gurneys waiting for rooms before we take decisive action."

"What happens next in our state depends on what happens in our families and in our homes," said First Lady Trudi Inslee. 

"That's why we implore you: Rethink spending time with people outside of your household on Thanksgiving and the December holidays."

Watch the full address here.

Case updates November 11, 2020

United States
  • cases 10,314,254 - 143,408 cases since last report
  • deaths 241,069 - 1,479 deaths since last report

Washington state - No new statewide coronavirus numbers were reported on Wednesday due to the holiday. These numbers reflect two days of data.
  • cases 123,356 - 3,345 for 2 days
  • hospitalizations 9,178 - 86 for 2 days
  • deaths* 2,507 - 25 for 2 days

King county
  • cases 32,570 - 622 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,772 - 19 since yesterday
  • deaths 826 - 10 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 778 - 12 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 113 - 0 new
  • deaths 66 - 1 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 97 - 1 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 4 -1 since yesterday
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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Jobs: HVAC mechanic

HVAC Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic 3)

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is looking to hire a Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) guru that will be responsible for performing skilled journey-level work installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of building systems that include mechanical, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. 

Job description and application: here



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FOUND: Missing person - Shoreline



UPDATE FROM SHORELINE FIRE: 

Last night a 75 year old male with Alzheimer’s went missing near 6th Ave NW and 175th. Approximately 50 volunteers and police were out in the elements searching for him.  

We were dispatched around 7:45 to assist with taking care of the searchers.  Shortly after our arrival, he was found and then evaluated by our medics. He was deemed to be ok, but transported to a local hospital for precautionary measures. 

Great job to all the searchers for making sure of this happy outcome!

ORIGINAL NOTICE:

KCSO Search and Rescue is searching Shoreline for 76-year-old Stephen Cook. He left his home in the 500 blk of NW 175th Ct at 3:00pm on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Mr. Cook has Alzheimer's, diabetes and is not dressed for the weather.

Call the non-emergency line 206-296-3311 if you locate Stephen.



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Shoreline police arrest intoxicated, armed driver passed out in intersection at 185th and Aurora

Loaded pistol on passenger seat


On the Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020, the 9-1-1 Communications Center received a call about a hazardous vehicle blocking the street with a male passed out inside at the intersection of 185th and Aurora Ave N.

When deputies arrived, they found the vehicle still running and a male passed out behind the wheel with his foot on the brake and the vehicle in drive.

Upon closer inspection, deputies also observed a semi-automatic pistol, tan/black in color, on the passenger seat.


Pants pockets full of cash
Because of the potentially dangerous situation, one set of deputies opened the passenger side door to retrieve the handgun while other deputies removed the male from the vehicle.

As this was done, deputies noticed the odor of marijuana and alcohol present. The male was very slow to wake up and didn’t appear to know where he was. Once the man was out of the car, deputies needed to help him stand up.

The male was informed he was under arrest for DUI and advised of his rights. Deputies checked the handgun and found it was loaded with a round in the chamber and had a fully loaded magazine.

Driver in possession of $21,000
Incident to arrest, the male was searched. Both of his pants pockets contained bundles of cash secured by rubber bands. The amount of money, once counted, was over $21,000.

Both the money and the loaded firearm were taken into evidence. Deputies were able to contact the registered owner of the firearm, who said he did not know the suspect nor had he given anyone permission to possess his firearm. The vehicle was towed and sealed awaiting a search warrant.

The man was booked in to SCORE (South Correctional Entity) for DUI and the investigation is ongoing.



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WeatherWatcher: Friday the 13th windstorm that isn't, wet weekend ahead

Wind driven waves on Puget Sound waters from Richmond Beach
Photo by Carl Dinse

Earlier this week many forecast models were showing a very strong low pressure system develop and making landfall anywhere between Astoria, Oregon, and northern Vancouver Island on Friday. 

If this storm arrived anywhere in the northern 2/3rds of its uncertainty we would have had a pretty major windstorm coming in. Given the history our area seems to have with storms on Friday the 13th during storm season I was convinced it had to happen.

I didn't want to write a report on it just yet, given how extremely uncertain the computer forecast models were being. Even tonight, less than 24 hours away from this storm, forecasts have not been consistent.

Generally, it's much weaker than originally forecasted. In addition to the weaker low pressure system, it is looking more and more like it'll be tracking right over the top of us, instead of to our north. This means we are not looking at a lot of damaging wind, but it will be breezy. The storm is now expected to pass over us between the hours of 10am and 2pm on Friday.

This decreases the chance of strong winds, but increases the chance of a strong convergence zone in the afternoon and evening hours. In the morning I'm expecting breezy winds, most likely in the range of gusts 25-30mph. There could be a stray 35-40mph gust but it's not very likely. Once the convergence zone gets going, winds will likely calm down unless we end up north or south of the convergence line.

Temperatures are on the cool side, especially in the upper atmosphere. If the convergence zone gets going and strong, we could see some thunderstorms, hail, wintery mixes in with the moderate-heavy rain. 

Nothing shows any snow, but I think it's possible that we could see some wet snow mixed in, especially after the sun goes down Friday evening. I'm not expecting any accumulating snow. If we do see some accumulations it'll probably be in the form of hail or sleet, and it'll be short lived.


The Puget Sound Convergence zone that I'm talking about here is a wild card. It is probably the most challenging weather phenomena to forecast on the planet. This setup has a history in our area of bringing surprise hailstorms, thunderstorms and snow, even when temperatures start the day in the 50's.

Though not likely that we will see hail, snow, or thunder on Friday, I didn't want to have it completely ruled out. I'm not trying to scare everyone, I just want to make sure we're not surprised if we see any of the above mentioned wintery or stormy precipitation tomorrow evening.
 
In general though for Friday, plan to start the day with breezy conditions and steady rain. It'll shift over to showers or a convergence zone in the afternoon and evening hours before tapering off overnight. That convergence zone, if it forms over Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, could give us many kinds of weather depending on strength.

Saturday another round of rain is expected before breaking up into showers Saturday night. Sunday and Monday rain is likely. Temperatures are ranging between the low 40's and low 50's between the storms. 


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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There is a fungus among us

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Photo by Jo Simmons

This is called a helvella lacunosa. Theoretically edible but I wouldn't, way too scary looking!
--Jo Simmons



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YouthCare is coming to Shoreline/LFP

In partnership with the City of Shoreline, the City of Lake Forest Park and the Rotary Clubs of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, and with critical funding support from King County under the leadership of Rod Dembowski, NUHSA is working to bring a YouthCare Resource Navigator to Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

This person will provide case management and connection to resources for homeless youth ages 14-22, including food support, health care services, behavioral health supports, legal assistance, educational support, employment/vocational resources, and more.

The position will be housed at the Teen Center in Shoreline and have an office at the Lake Forest Park Town Center but will work mostly out in the community to help youth navigate the complex systems for ensuring stability, safety and long-term success.

Please help fill this position! Share the application

Update: The City of Lake Forest Park and the Shoreline Rotary are also partners with NUSHA in this enterprise.



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Strong odor of gas reported in the Ballinger - Mountlake Terrace area

Numerous residents in the area where the Ballinger neighborhood adjoins Mountlake Terrace reported a strong smell of gas.

Shoreline Police and Fire were investigating the area around 20100 blk of Ballinger Way NE in Shoreline.

At the same time, the 6000 blk of 244th St SW, in Mountlake Terrace was being investigated as a possible source of the strong odor.

This story will be updated as more information is found.




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The Tooth Fairy goes virtual

The Tooth Fairy Goes Virtual - Delta Dental Partners with School Nurses to Bring the Tooth Fairy to Classrooms for Virtual Visits

Even though most children consider the Tooth Fairy an essential worker, COVID-19-related protocols – including distance learning – have the Tooth Fairy visiting kids classrooms in a safe, new way.

As a champion for good oral health, the Tooth Fairy has expanded her popular in-person youth education program – The Tooth Fairy Experience – to also include virtual learning opportunities for K-2 classrooms, while providing helpful content for teachers statewide.

The program, presented free by Delta Dental of Washington and developed in partnership with the School Nurse Organization of Washington (SNOW) and Arcora Foundation, is designed to help improve dental habits at an early age.

The Tooth Fairy Experience features a diverse team of tooth fairies eager to educate kids about good dental health, which is important considering that more than half of the state’s third graders have experienced preventable tooth decay. 

As such, the program is intended to help prevent cavities, while increasing the number of kids who regularly visit the dentist.

Since launching last fall, The Tooth Fairy Experience has reached more than 25,000 children under the age of 10 through presentations at schools, community centers, public libraries, after-school programs and other public places where kids gather. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting in early March, the program has been focused mainly on providing free downloadable educational materials and storybook videos for home-use by parents.

With a new academic year now underway, school nurses statewide are helping promote the program’s new virtual twist – which brings the Tooth Fairy into classrooms virtually via videoconference. 

Currently, the Tooth Fairy offers two interactive lessons, each 20-30 minutes, focused on Caring For Your Smile and Good Nutrition and Healthy Habits.

Another addition to the program is a new children’s storybook, The Clean Teeth Club, locally authored and illustrated by Kelly Rae Bahr, and published by Delta Dental.

The original story follows a young boy on his quest to find the perfect club – The Clean Teeth Club – which he is able to join after successfully completing a series of dental health-related tasks with support from his dentist and the Tooth Fairy.

Each presentation includes a storybook reading and is tailored to the group size, grade level, and setting – whether virtual, or in-person following all PPE guidelines and safe distancing when allowed. The presentations can also include fun smile facts, proper brushing techniques, tooth science experiments, healthy food choices, a sugar demonstration and more.

Following each presentation classrooms are provided with a copy of the storybook and special gifts for the students – with distribution assistance from teachers – including a dental health kit (kid-sized toothbrush, toothpaste and floss) inside a Tooth Fairy-branded pencil pouch which also contains a tooth fairy wand pencil, tooth eraser and two-minute timer to help kids track their two minutes of teeth brushing, twice each day.

Educators interested in scheduling a presentation for their students are invited to complete a “Request a Tooth Fairy Visit” form on the program’s website www.TheToothFairyExperience.com or send an email to Hello@TheToothFairyExperience.com.

In addition, the program features a K-2 classroom component for educators, available for free download also on the program’s website. The classroom educational materials include a 12-minute video featuring the Tooth Fairy, educator lesson plans and student worksheets. All materials have been dentist, teacher, school nurse and child-reviewed.

“Building healthy dental habits start at a young age. Many times, students have never even been to the dentist and have not had a chance to talk about building dental hygiene,” said Katherine Courtney, a school nurse with the School Nurse Organization of Washington. 
“The Tooth Fairy Experience’s virtual presentations have provided an easily accessible, fun, interactive, and engagement presentation about oral health.”

According to Delta Dental’s 2016 National Children’s Oral Health Survey, 30 percent of U.S. parents reported that their children (between the ages of six and 12) missed school in the previous year due to an oral health problem (as opposed to a regularly scheduled dental appointment).

“Children who experience tooth decay are more likely to miss school, have lower academic success, and have an increased risk for lifelong dental problems,” said Dr. Abbie Goudarzi, a licensed dentist and Delta Dental of Washington dental consultant. 
 
Delta Dental plays a vital role extending access to care for the underserved and vulnerable populations through the Arcora Foundation, corporate philanthropy and oral health advocacy. For more information, visit: Delta Dental.



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Hills Restaurant and Bar to be reborn as the Blackbird Cafe and Bar

By Cynthia Sheridan

Looking for a fresh start during the on-going pandemic, restaurant owner Chris Hill has opted for a new edition of Hill’s Restaurant in Richmond Beach. 

Beginning December 1, 2020 customers will see some interesting changes. 

Remodeling plans are well underway
Photo courtesy Chris Hill

The smartly renamed Blackbird Cafe and Bar will open at 6:30am with espresso and pastries offered at a remodeled serving bar.

This “countertop” style of service will continue through the day; 
  • Lunch begins at 11:00am, offering salads, sandwiches and some grill items.
  • Happy hour, from 3 to 6pm will feature a fixed price appetizer plate as well as some reduced drink prices from the full bar menu.
  • Dinner available at 4pm. The dinner menu will include past favorites as well as some new tasty additions.


Sunday, November 15 is the last day for Hill’s Restaurant. The restaurant will close for two weeks of remodeling and open December 1st as the Blackbird Cafe.

The restaurant address is 1843 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177, on Richmond Beach Road, next to the Fire Education building.



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Case updates November 10, 2020

Case updates November 10, 2020

United States
  • cases 10,170,846 - 134,383 cases since last report
  • deaths 239,590 - 1,859 deaths since last report

Washington state - No new statewide coronavirus numbers from the state Department of Health on Wednesday due to the holiday.
  • cases 120,011 -
  • hospitalizations 9,092 -
  • deaths* 2,482 -

King county
  • cases 31,948 - 372 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,753 - 9 since yesterday
  • deaths 816 - 0 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 766 - 7 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 113 - 0 new
  • deaths 65 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 96 - 1 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 5 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 1 - 0 new



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King's High School graduate Corey Kispert is selected to AP preseason All-America first-team

Corey Kispert playing for King's in 2016
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Corey Kispert was just selected for the AP preseason All-American first team.

The senior in business administration plays forward on Gonzaga's #1 ranked basketball team.

According to an article in The Seattle Times,

"Kispert earned numerous honors after averaging 13.9 points and hitting a team-leading 78 three-pointers last season. He was a finalist for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year award, first-team All-WCC, U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District IX, Academic All-WCC (for the second time) and the DI-AAA Athletic Directors Association (ADA) men’s basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year."

Read the article HERE




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