Book review by Aarene Storms: Gunslinger Girl

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Gunslinger Girl by Lyndsay Ely

Serendipity (Pity) has got to get out of the agricultural commune -- right now. But on her way to the city, things go terribly wrong and Pity ends up in the dead-end, last-ditch town of Cessation instead.

There, she finds both refuge and a good job as a sharpshooter for the local Chatauqua ... until a stranger with bad intentions arrives.

Dystopic Future meets Wild Wild West in this fast-moving adventure story. Strong characters, some gender diversity, a sweet romance, a bit of cussing, some sexual situations, several bullet wounds and really a lot of snakes.

Highly recommended in print or audiobook edition, ages 14 to adult.


Aarene Storms Teen Services Librarian
King County Library System
astorms@kcls.org



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Woodway Mayor to retire January 4, 2021

Carla Nichols will retire as
Mayor of Woodway
Earlier this month, Woodway Mayor Carla Nichols announced that she will be retiring as mayor as of January 4, 2021. 

Mayor Nichols started her Woodway career as a council member in 1996. She was elected mayor in 2001.

In her 25 years of service to the Town, she has led the Town through significant changes, including a 45% increase in the Town’s population, the building of a new Town Hall, and significant additions to the Town’s park lands, largely as a result of her ability to secure grants. 

She also has been a regional leader, through participation on several county and regional boards.
  
“There have been so many challenges that we’ve overcome and opportunities that we would not have been able to take advantage of without her creativity, commitment and hard work,” said Woodway Mayor Pro Tem Mike Quinn.

"These years of service have been rewarding, always challenging and never dull. Now my five grandchildren and my husband, Dean, will be the primary focus for my life,” she said. 

But always passionate about the quiet ambiance of the Town, she added, “The greatest asset that Woodway has is beautiful land. That is our primary resource, so let’s always preserve it.”

Woodway is a small town in Snohomish county, just north of Richmond Beach. It sits directly above Point Wells and has been working closely with Shoreline on issues of common interest regarding the proposed major development of that site.



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Cold weather shelter will be open Wednesday night

Photo by Dan Short
The Shoreline emergency cold weather shelter will be open again on Wednesday night, December 23, 2020.

For details, please see our previous story HERE

The shelter is housed at Saint Dunstan's Church.

Severe Weather Shelter Hotline: 206-801-2797





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WeatherWatcher: Winter Solstice Storm

 

Washed out driveway in Innis Arden.
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


The first day of winter sure brought us a day with almost all the kinds of weather we'd normally expect in winter. 

Winds in the morning gusting to 35mph, heavy rains, then accumulating snow. 

Seattle broke records, for warmest December 21st, most rainfall on December 21st, and all in the same day as recording measurable snowfall. This has happened a number of other times on other days in Sea-Tac's record history but by about 1-2 degrees cooler in difference. 

Flooded garden in Richmond Beach

The most recent weather pattern that matches this storm was on November 19-20, 2003. On the 2003 storm we had winds gusting to 35-45mph by 11pm, heavy rain overnight and it turned over to snow shortly after 5am. The snow was a quick 1-3 inches before melting off as well.

Back to 2020, in Shoreline we had a brief warmup to 54°F, with breezy southerly winds up to 30mph. 

When the cold front hit shortly before 1pm, winds abruptly switched to the northwest and we started seeing gusts up to 35mph. That's when the heavy rain started, and the temperature dropped down to 42°F within 30 minutes. 

The temperature continued a slow decline after that from 42°F all the way down to 33°F at 4:45pm.

Daily high and low temperatures in Shoreline, compared to eight year average in December 2020

Most rain gauges in the city, including my Richmond Beach station, recorded just over 2 inches of rain for the day. Some spots saw up to 2.4 inches of rain, other spots as little as 1.5 inches of rain. There were a lot of microbursts of rain embedded in this cold front that made for highly localized downpours.

Total rainfall and snowfall in Shoreline for December 2020

Snow begin mixing in with the rain at about 4:40pm or so before making the rapid transition to all snow at most spots above 100 feet in elevation. 

If you were close to Lake Washington or the Puget Sound it was too warm for any measurable accumulation in most spots. Everywhere a half mile or more from the water saw some accumulation. 

Places like North City and Aurora Avenue saw about 1" of wet slushy snow on the ground. It even accumulated on some of the side streets and in parts of the main roads for a short time.

1 inch of slushy snow accumulated on side streets.
This is looking across 15th Ave NE east towards NE 179th St
Photo by Brittany Ledyard

By around 7:30pm most of the snow had changed back over to rain as precipitation lightened up. Once the storm front passed through there were a couple of weak convergence zones but none got near Shoreline. 

We are now heading into a short dry period before we get more rain showers returning Christmas evening. 

Temperatures overnight into Wednesday morning and Thursday morning will reach freezing or dip below freezing, leaving ice and frost in places, including roadways.

There are now early indications that we may see more winter weather next week, something we need to keep a close eye on when we get towards the weekend.


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Christmas Lights: The Snow Glow family

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan


The happiest folks I know
Are the family of Mr. Snow

Oh, what a lark!
They wait until dark

Then they gather together and glow

--Cynthia Sheridan

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan


Corner of  NE 177th and 21st NE




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Case updates December 20, 2020; 14-day quarantine for anyone coming from the United Kingdom and South Africa

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone returning to Washington state after visiting the United Kingdom, South Africa and other countries where a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, 501Y.V, has been circulating.

Health experts believe this new variant may be more transmissible than other variants. The order applies to anyone who has been present in these countries within the prior 14 days. 

An individual is permitted to leave quarantine to perform certain essential activities (for example, seek medical treatment), provided that they avoid public transportation and ride-share services, wear a facial covering, separate themselves from other people to the greatest extent reasonably possible, and follow other appropriate social distancing measures. 

All individuals who are impacted by this order are strongly encouraged to be tested within seven days of returning to Washington.

The full proclamation is available here.


Case updates December 20, 2020

United States
  • cases 17,790,376 - 197,616 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 316,844 - 1,584 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - the DOH is still reviewing and adjusting numbers
  • cases 226,635 
  • hospitalizations 13,515 - 124 new
  • deaths 3,106 - 2 new - no reports on weekends

King county
  • cases 58,107 - 477 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,893 - 8 since yesterday
  • deaths 993 - 0 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 14,519 - 91 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 928 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 249 - 0 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,493 - 12 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 152 - 1 since yesterday
  • deaths 77 - 0 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 178 - 1 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 14 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 3 - 0 since yesterday



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Lottery: Christmas week offers up $651 million in jackpots between Mega Millions and Powerball

It’ll surely be a Christmas to remember if someone wins either the Mega Millions or Powerball drawings that take place this week, as both games have jackpots sitting well over $300 million each up for grabs, for a combined $651 million at stake this holiday week. 

Mega Millions, which draws this Tuesday, December 22, 2020 has a jackpot valued at $330 million, and Powerball, which draws on Wednesday, December 23, has a jackpot that stands at $321 million.

Tickets for both games are available for purchase at Washington’s Lottery retail locations throughout the state. Players can find Washington’s Lottery retail locations here. Locally, tickets are available in grocery stores, 7-11s, and many gas stations.

  • The Mega Millions drawing will take place at 8:00pm PST this Tuesday, December 22. Tickets for Mega Millions drawings are available until 7:45pm PST on the day of the draw. Sales for the next drawing resume the same day at 7:46pm.
  • The Powerball drawing will take place at 7:59pm PST this Wednesday, December 23. Tickets for Powerball drawings are available until 6:45pm. PST on the day of the draw. Sales for the next drawing resume the same day at 6:46pm.

Mega Millions is a national lottery game. Each play is $2. Players pick five numbers between one and 70 and one Mega Ball number between one and 25. Alternatively, players may use Quick Pick by letting the computer select their numbers. With nine winning ball combinations, the more numbers that match those drawn, the more a player will win.

Powerball is a national lottery game
. Each play is $2. Players pick five numbers between one and 69 and one Powerball number between one and 26. 

Alternatively, players may use Quick Pick by letting the computer select their numbers. With nine winning ball combinations, the more numbers that match those drawn, the more a player will win.
 
About Washington's Lottery. Since 1982, Washington’s Lottery has generated more than $4.2 billion to support important state programs including the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account, which provides grants to help college students statewide achieve their higher education dreams, and supports early childhood education learning programs.



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Two associated with Moorish sovereign citizens group arrested for burglary in Woodway

Woodway shares a border with
Richmond Beach
Republished from My Edmonds News

Two suspects claiming affiliation with a Moorish sovereign citizens group known for trespassing on property and claiming it as their own were arrested late Friday evening in the Town of Woodway after burglarizing a home.

A 46-year-old Mountlake Terrace man and a 32-year-old Tacoma woman were booked into the Snohomish County Jail and a suspect vehicle was impounded as evidence in the case, Edmonds police spokesperson Sgt. Josh McClure said. The Town of Woodway contracts with the City of Edmonds for police services.

The incident unfolded around 9pm Friday, December 18, 2020 at a residence in the 21700 block of Chinook Road in Woodway. 

A neighbor called to report two subjects in the house, which was vacant and had just sold. A few minutes later, the alarm company called and reported multiple trips.

Officers responded to the call as a burglary in progress, and the first officer to arrive found a vehicle parked outside the locked gate to the residence. 

Two suspects were seen on the other side of the gate on the private property. Arriving officers jumped the fence and were immediately met by the female suspect, who accused officers of trespassing on her property. The male suspect was recognized by officers as having been recently removed from several area homes after claiming affiliation with the Moorish group 

(See earlier story in the Shoreline Area News here.) 

Both subjects were detained and remained uncooperative throughout the investigation, police said.

According to McClure, the suspects had posted a notice on the property’s for sale sign “indicating their new ownership of the property under Moroccan Law.” 

Officers located eyewitnesses and collected statements indicating that the suspects had entered the victim’s residence, and were also able to collect video surveillance footage showing the suspects inside, establishing probable cause for their arrest. The vehicle the suspects arrived in was impounded pending application for a search warrant in an effort to locate additional evidence.

Officers credit the help from alert neighbors in the area who were aware of previous news stories about this type of activity and called 911, McClure said, noting that since October there have been five other incidents in Edmonds and Woodway involving individuals claiming affiliation with this group.

The Southern Poverty Law Center identifies the Moorish sovereign citizens as an extremist group, and notes on its website that its members “believe their status as members of a sovereign nation imparts immunity from federal, state and local authorities. They use this perceived immunity to justify refusing to pay taxes, buy auto insurance, register their vehicles and to defraud banks and other lending institutions.”



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The mountains on Sunday - Almost Dusk

 

Almost Dusk
Photo by Lee Wolfe

We've had some dramatic weather changes in 24 hours - but this was Sunday evening on Puget Sound, looking toward the Olympics.



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Do-it-yourself sandbags at Hamlin Park available 24/7

The City would like to know about standing water. This is an
old photo and a drain was installed, but it gets clogged.
Photo by Diane Hettrick
City of Shoreline

As the rain continues today, ground saturation levels are high. We've received multiple reports of standing water and are responding as quickly as possible.

Please use extreme caution when driving and be alert for standing water and/or hazards in the roadway. Please use an alternate route if you see significant standing water.

If you see a drain that is clogged with leaves and feel safe in clearing it, please do. 

To report a standing water/flooding situation, 
Sandbags

We have a free, self-fill sandbag station for residents available at Hamlin Park in the first parking lot on the left as you enter from 15th Ave NE. 

It is available 24 hours a day. Empty bags are in the trash can next to the sand pile. Please take only what you need.



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Cold weather shelter to open Tuesday night in Shoreline

Monday, December 21, 2020

Photo by Dan Short

Severe Weather Shelter Hotline: 206-801-2797

The weather conditions Tuesday night, December 22, 2020 will meet criteria for opening the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter.

The purpose of the Severe Weather Shelter is to ensure that Shoreline residents have access to a warm overnight facility when weather conditions are such that remaining outdoors overnight would be particularly threatening to health and life safety.

The Shelter is located at St Dunstan's Church at 722 N 145th St in Shoreline. It is managed by NUHSA, the City of Shoreline, and volunteers.

It opens at 8:00pm for volunteers and 8:30pm for guests. In the morning, guests will be asked to leave no later than 7:30am and volunteers should be exiting by 8:00am. Guests will be expected to stay through the night.

The Shelter will be open to any adult in need of indoor shelter overnight. Families with children will be referred to Mary’s Place. Unfortunately, pets cannot be accommodated.

A minimum of two trained volunteers will be at the shelter during every activation. In addition, the Homeless Outreach Specialist will open the building each evening and ensure that everyone is settled in.

The Outreach Specialist will return in the morning to ensure the space is clean and safe before locking up, and he will assist those overnight guests who may need help in identifying options for staying warm during the day.

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Shoreline Fire responds to medical emergency on boat off Point Wells

A pretty white cabin cruiser floats just offshore. Two people in yellow rainsuits and boots are knee deep in water, floating a small rubber boat between them. Two people in yellow rain jackets are on shore. The whole scene is lit with floodlights. Tiny waves are breaking on the beach.
Fire crews prepare to transport a patient from boat to hospital
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


At approximately 1:45am Sunday, Shoreline Fire was dispatched to a vessel off Point Wells that couldn’t make it into shore because of the low tide.

One of the three individuals on the boat called 911 for a medical emergency.

At Point Wells, crews were able to drive close to the scene
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

After 30 minutes of working with several agencies: USGS, Norcom, Edmonds PD, and SCM16, they transported the female by medics to a local hospital.




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Power's out - some flooding - and it's snowing

City Light power outage 5:15pm 12-21-20


UPDATE AT MIDNIGHT

The power is back on.
The snow covered the ground but stopped.
The amount of water is the problem now, with rain puddles everywhere and saturated ground unable to absorb it. 

Report large puddles
DIY Sandbags are at Hamlin Park

See new story here

Original story:
992 households in Lake Forest Park have lost power. However, City Light expects to have it back up by 6pm.

1 person in northwest Shoreline has lost power.

1630 in Pinehurst in northeast Seattle, south of Jackson Park, will have their power restored by 7pm. A tree was the problem.

Storm drains have been overflowing. If it's much more than usual, call Customer Response if you are in Shoreline. 206-801-2700.

Or get a photo and the street location and we'll find the best place for you to send it to either city.

And it just started snowing.


Update 6pm - 1630 outages in Pinehurst because of a tree

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Christmas orchid and poetry

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Just as I wonder 
whether it's going to die, 
the orchid blossoms 

and I can't explain why it 
moves my heart, why such pleasure 

comes from one small bud 
on a long spindly stem

~ Sam Hamill, “The Orchid Flower”



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Pop-Up Blood Donor Centers in December - give blood and get your antibodies tested

Nile Shrine - 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Dates: 12/28 (11am-6pm), 12/29 (10am-6pm) and 1/2 (9am-5pm)


Bloodworks Northwest has returned to the area with a pop-up donation centers at several locations. 
  • Nile on SR 104 - pop up clinic Dec 28, 29; Jan 2
  • Edmonds Center for the Arts - 410 4th - pop-up clinics Dec 21, 22
  • Northgate - North Seattle Center at N 103rd and Stone Ave N
  • Lynnwood Center - 19723 SR 99
  • Search for locations here

Give blood with Bloodworks from now to December 31 and Bloodworks Northwest will test your donation for the antibodies which are a key component of the immune system that appear in blood after fighting an infection. 

The testing will help identify people who may be able to donate to our convalescent plasma program and help COVID-19 patients directly.

Be a COVID-19 hero and schedule your one hour appointment today. To make your appointment, call 1-800-398-7888 or visit schedule.bloodworksnw.org

All donations are by appointment only. The one hour donation appointment is a safe and essential action to support local hospitals and patients. 

The pop-up centers are being conducted in accordance with social distancing guidelines. 

No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted on-site. All donors are required to wear masks during their appointment. Bloodworks has posted information addressing questions and concerns for blood donors at bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus.

Open Christmas Day!



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Clear leaves from storm drains

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
We are projected to have 1-3" of rain on Monday (see WeatherWatcher report) and the City of Shoreline reminds residents that rain may cause localized flooding.

To help prevent flooding, clear leaves and other debris from storm drains near your home.

For significant localized flooding issues, contact the City's Customer Response Team at 206-801-2700. 

Note that this number may be unavailable at times during the day (see previous article).

Don't hesitate to leave a message. The number is checked frequently 24/7.



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Maintenance may affect main City of Shoreline phone number

One ringy-dingy...
The City of Shoreline will be conducting maintenance on its network over the weekend, which may cause the 206-801-2700 number to be temporarily unavailable at times.

If you try to contact the City using the 206-801-2700 number and it is unavailable, please wait 10 to 15 minutes and try again.

For emergencies, dial 911.


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State Parks offers two free days in January

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits. 

The first free day is Friday, January 1, 2021 which gives visitors the opportunity to take part in a First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative that aims to get people outdoors New Year’s Day.

To discourage the spread of COVID-19, rangers will not guide First Day Hikes this New Year’s Day. State Parks’ blog Adventure Awaits suggests several ideas for self-led First Day Hikes and activities.

State Parks reminds visitors to recreate responsibly by hiking only with members of their household, socially distancing from other groups and wearing face coverings when passing on busy trails.

The second free day is Monday, January 18, 2021 in honor of the holiday celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.

State Parks free days are in keeping with the legislation that created the Discover Pass — a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit required on lands managed by Washington State Parks and the Washington departments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 free days each year when the pass would not be required to visit state parks. The Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by WDFW and DNR on these days.

In addition to Jan. 1 and 18, Washington State Parks will offer 10 more free days in 2021:
  • Friday, March 19 — State Parks’ 107th Birthday
  • Saturday, April 3 — Springtime free day
  • Thursday, April 22 — Earth Day
  • Saturday, June 5 — National Trails Day
  • Saturday, June 12 – National Get Outdoors Day
  • Sunday, June 13 — Free Fishing Day
  • Wednesday, Aug. 25 — National Park Service Birthday
  • Saturday, Sept. 25 — National Public Lands Day
  • Thursday, Nov. 11 — Veterans Day
  • Friday, Nov. 26 — Autumn free day

Note: The free days do not apply to Sno-Parks. During the winter season, December through March, visitors to Sno-Parks will need Sno-Park permits, which are available for purchase online or from vendors throughout the state. For more information about winter recreation permit requirements, visit: parks.state.wa.us/winter.



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Case updates December 19, 2020

Case updates December 19, 2020


United States
  • cases 17,592,760 - 201,490 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 315,260 - 2,624 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - the DOH is still reviewing and adjusting numbers
  • cases 222,600 - includes 8,134 probable cases - no updates
  • hospitalizations 13,391 - no updates
  • deaths 3,104 - no reports on weekends

King county
  • cases 57,630 - 501 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,885 - 60 since yesterday
  • deaths 993 - 0 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 14,428 - 154 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 928 - 15 since yesterday
  • deaths 249 - -1 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,481 - 23 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 151 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 77 - 0 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 177 - 5 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 14 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 3 - 0 since yesterday


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Inslee announces authorization of Moderna vaccine by Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

The announcement comes after the FDA and CDC granted their initial authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

The Western States Workgroup, comprised of vaccine experts from Washington, California, Oregon and Nevada, have been meeting to review the data and analysis to ensure the safety and efficacy of both the Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines federally authorized.

The Pfizer vaccine was authorized last week and is already being administered throughout Washington state.

“I’m pleased that the Western States Workgroup gave their unanimous recommendation to the Moderna vaccine today and encourages immediate use of the vaccine in our states,” Inslee said. “Having two vaccines to combat COVID-19 will help us begin to recover from this destructive pandemic.”

Workgroup members hope that their independent review inspires confidence in Washingtonians around the vaccine’s safety and efficacy.

The first of the Moderna vaccine doses are expected to start arriving from the federal government this week. The storage and handling of this vaccine is logistically easier and should help get the vaccine to all areas of the state.

“We still need to be extremely vigilant in taking care of each other until the vaccine is widely available, which will still be several months from now,” Inslee said. 
“We must continue masking, physical distancing and not gathering with friends and family, especially during this holiday season. Our disease activity remains high, and we must work together to keep each other safe.”


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Shorewood Cheer Food Drive January 9




The season of giving may be coming to an end, but the need still exists! 

Please join Shorewood Cheer in collecting items for Hopelink which serves homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties.

Participate by donating food on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 10:00am-1:00pm; the food drive is a great way to give back to our community.

We greatly appreciate any help you offer, and by participating in this event, we can show others what it means to be a community. 

The event will take place at Shorewood High School 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

-Sophie Galley, Shorewood high school cheer squad



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WeatherWatcher: Snow suddenly in Monday's forecast

Sunday, December 20, 2020

 

Marginal snow in Shoreline.
Photo by Carl Dinse


Overnight Saturday and throughout the day Sunday forecasts models started having a sudden shift in expected weather for Monday. It has become more certain that we will not only receive 1-3 inches of rainfall on Monday, but at least at some point snow flakes will mix in with all that rain by the afternoon or evening.

This storm is causing very uncertain forecasts and has potential to be a moderate to major snow event, but is likely to remain slushy with little to no impacts to roadways. 

The chance of this being anything but a slushy 1 inch of snow on the lawn is pretty low, but there is a chance. 

Several factors are at play, and worst case (or best case for snow lovers) scenario is a convergence zone developing and parking over Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Bottom line: On Monday we are looking at a lot of rain as the center of the storm passes overhead. That rain could mix with or make a full transition to snow. Depending on how the storm tracks and interacts with the terrain, a Puget Sound convergence zone could form. 

Convergence zones are very tricky and can bring a surprise 2-11 inches of snow. 

The most likely scenario right now, though, is snow mixed with rain, possibly changing over to snow with maybe 1 inch of wet accumulation on lawns and other unpaved surfaces.

Any snow that does accumulate likely will not survive very long unless we somehow manage a massive snow dump. Tuesday through Thursday evening skies clear up for mostly sunny days and cold nights. High temperatures are expected to be in the low 40's and low temperatures down to the upper 20's or low 30's. 

Icy roads, especially on overpasses are possible in the overnight and morning hours from Tuesday through Thursday as well. Thursday evening is expected to start clouding up as our next storm approaches, with a chance of showers through Christmas day.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com




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Christmas Lights in Parkwood - May the Force Be With You

Photo by Sarah F


This Star Wars' themed display is in the 15000 block of Wallingford Ave N in the Parkwood neighborhood.

The family did a lot of work on this one and are happy to have people enjoy it.




 

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Mindful Paths offers solutions to surviving the holidays and starting 2021 with a fresh new outlook

Linette Bixby, local Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Coach, offers a variety of group classes and help for anyone struggling with depression, anxiety or in need of inner strength awareness. 

From weekly free thirty minute meditation times on Tuesdays, regular meditation life classes available through a monthly subscription or her Mindfulness and Self Compassion Six Week Course, Linette is dedicated to helping people find calm and peace in their minds. 

Each Tuesday at noon, Linette offers a free guided lunchtime meditation designed to help you relax and recoup your energy and return to your workday refreshed and rejuvenated. 


If you are more interested in starting a regular mindfulness and meditation practice or finding a loving community to share your practice, Linette offers a one hour class each Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00pm to practice mindfulness, meditation, and encourage participants to share common struggles and triumphs.

Sessions start Wednesday, January 6th from 4-5pm (Four sessions per month in subscription of $45 month.) for her self-care group.

Self-compassion is responding to difficulties in one’s personal life or faults in yourself in the same supportive and understanding way you would with a good friend.

Learning to develop self-compassion relieves your mind of mercilessly judging and criticizing yourself for various inadequacies or shortcomings. Finding compassion for yourself means that you honor and accept your humanness.

Mindfulness and self-compassion teaches the core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care, and understanding. 





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Christmas Lights in Innis Arden

 

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee Lageschulte found this pretty display in Innis Arden at 14th NW and NW 170th. I'll bet it's not the only display in Innis Arden.


DKH

Updated 12-21-2020




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Case updates December 18, 2020

Case updates December 18, 2020


United States
  • cases 17,391,270 - 403,359 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 312,636 - 2,756 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - the DOH is still reviewing and adjusting numbers
  • cases 222,600 - includes 8,134 probable cases - 2,332 from previous count
  • hospitalizations 13,391 - 100 since last report
  • deaths 3,104 - no reports on weekends

King county
  • cases 57,129 - 436 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3,825 - 2 since yesterday
  • deaths 993 - 15 since yesterday

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 14,274 - 68 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 913 - -1 since yesterday
  • deaths 250 - 6 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,458 - 7 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 151 - 1 since yesterday
  • deaths 77 - 0 since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 172 - 2 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 14 - 0 since yesterday
  • deaths 3 - 0 since yesterday



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Honor a veteran with an engraved brick in the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza

Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza with all flags flying

Ray Coffey, Earl Thompson, and Doug Cerretti from the Shoreline Veterans Association are happy to announce the re-launching of the marketing and selling of engraved bricks to honor Veterans past and present at the beautiful Veterans Recognition Plaza located at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Single brick, engraved with three lines

Bricks are available in two sizes - single and double. 

A single brick can be engraved with three lines of text with up to 16 characters in each line. $100 donation.

Double brick

A double brick can have up to nine lines with up to 20 characters per line. $200 donation.

You can choose to have your brick placed in the Plaza or shipped to you to display at home, give as gifts, or arrange for display at another location.

Guests linger to talk and read the bricks

Bricks located at the Veterans Recognition Plaza are engraved on site. Since bricks need to be dry for this process, engraving is usually done between May and September.

How to purchase bricks
  1. online from the American Legion Post's webpage: shorelinepost227.com
  2. print the attached brochure, fill it out and mail it in with your check or credit card number
The purchase is tax deductible.

Update: City Hall address corrected. Ray Coffey's name is corrected.

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Governor's proposed 2021-2023 budget


Gov. Inslee announced the details of his 2021 – 2023 biennial budget proposal Thursday, which included significant funding for public health, economic supports for workers and businesses, and other services that Washingtonians need to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19.

"We must invest in the relief, recovery and resilience of Washington. We cannot cut the things that we need most during a pandemic," Inslee said during a press conference Thursday. 
"In my proposed operating, capital and transportation budgets, I am investing in the people of our state."

Inslee’s budget proposals would:
  • Continue an aggressive response to the ongoing pandemic and build more capacity for tackling future public health crises.
  • Rebuild the state’s economy and continue efforts to support households, students, workers and businesses impacted by the pandemic.
  • Address racial and economic inequity.
  • Protect previous investments in areas such as education, childcare and early learning, climate action, behavioral health reform, combating homelessness and access to health care.

Read the rest of the story on the governor's Medium page.

Read the proposed 2021 – 2023 Budget and Policy Highlights.

Read the Health and Economy policy brief.



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Book review by Aarene Storms: A Game of Fox and Squirrels

A Game of Fox and Squirrels by Jenn Reese

11-year-old Samantha and her older sister Caitlin have abruptly left their home in Los Angeles to live in Oregon with an aunt they've never met. 

Sam just wants to go back -- back home, to her parents, to her friends, and to the way her life was before she said something that changed everything.

When Aunt Vicky gives Sam a mysterious card game, Sam falls in love with the beautiful animal characters in the game: the clever squirrels, and especially the charming fox Ashander.

Ashander promises her an adventure and a reward, and Sam accepts the challenge. But somehow, the rules keep changing, and Sam isn't sure she can ever win this game.

Thinly-veiled metaphor often puts my teeth on edge, but this story was so deftly written that I kept turning pages and hoping that Sam and Caitlin would get the happy ending and safe home that every child deserves.

I won't spoil the ending for you, but I will say that it pleased me very much. The author's note at the back of the book is beautiful, and her website contains not only extra resources for those facing domestic abuse, but also rules for the actual card game -- including ideas for winning.

References to physical and emotional abuse, but no violence towards children on the page. This book may upset some readers; it might reassure others. Recommended for ages 10 to adult.

Aarene Storms Teen Services Librarian
King County Library System
astorms@kcls.org



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Sen. Frockt: Capital budget can help our long-term economic recovery

Sen. David Frockt D-49
Washington State LSS
Sen. David Frockt (D-46), vice chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee with lead responsibility for the capital construction budget, released the following statement today after Gov. Jay Inslee released his proposed 2021 capital construction budget:

“Investing in construction, infrastructure, and much-needed housing and behavioral health can provide a crucial tool for our recovery from the COVID-19 recession and help create a more equitable Washington. 
"These public dollars often leverage private investment and lay the foundation for the creation of good jobs over the medium- and long-term. This proposed budget has laid out a bold framework to help accomplish this task.
“There are many things that jump out in this budget, but one area in particular is the emphasis on higher education. 
"The budget makes strategic investments in the medical and research capabilities of our flagship universities and expands instructional space in community and technical colleges.: 
"This continues the progress we made last year with the Workforce Education Investment Act, which made public college tuition-free for low-income families.
“I have always worked with my colleagues across the aisle to craft a budget that invests in all of Washington’s communities. 
"Given all that our people have been dealing with this past year, we owe it to the public to work together for the good of every part of our state—rural, urban and suburban. I am looking forward to beginning that work in January.”

The 105-day legislative session begins January 11, 2021.

Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle, represents the 46th Legislative District, which includes Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lake City, Pinehurst, Northgate, Wedgwood, Windermere, and Laurelhurst.



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Last minute gifts readily available at the ShoreLake Arts Gallery in Lake Forest Park

Saturday, December 19, 2020


ShoreLake Arts Gallery Presents: 

Now – January 2, 2021

Shop small this holiday season and support your local arts organization at the same time!
Artist Elsa Bouman

The ShoreLake Arts Gallery (formerly: Gallery at Town Center) has a large selection of handmade art items by Pacific Northwest artists, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, and wood. We are always on the lookout for new and interesting inventory. Stop by and discover our most recent finds.

On the walls will be 12”x 12” (or smaller) paintings, mixed media, prints, and photography – the perfect gift size! Plus, boxes and bags are available for most small items helping to make your gift-wrapping a snap.

Artist Julie Steed

NEW this year! Shop the Stocking Stuffer Show online. We have curbside pick-up and shipping options available. We’re also continuing to add new products to the Online Gallery Shop. No shortage of beautiful handmade items this holiday shopping season! 

Artist Sue Robertson

Featured Local Artists: Carol Austin, Elsa Bouman, Jean Burnett, Jennifer de Mello e Souza, Lee Harper, Janis Howes, Cheryl Hufnagel, Monica Josephson, Susan Lally-Chiu, Sonya Lang, Alison Leigh Lilly, Marsha Lippert, Jennifer Munson, Mary Peterson, Sue Robertson, Rebecca Shelton, Julie Steed, Shannon Tipple-Leen

Holiday Hours:

Every Wednesday – Saturday, 12-5pm
All December Sundays: 12-5pm
Monday: December 21, 12-5pm
Tuesday: December 22, 12-5pm
Christmas Eve Day: 10am-5pm
Closed: Christmas and New Year’s Day

Questions? Call the Gallery at 206-588-8332

Artist Sonya Lang

While at the gallery, you can sign up to become a member of ShoreLake Arts and save 10% on all of your gallery purchases throughout the year!

We also want to share some of the precautions we're taking related to COVID-19 at the Gallery:
  • Face coverings are required
  • We are cleaning high-touch surfaces
  • Hand sanitizer stations are available in the mall
  • We’re ensuring 6-foot physical distancing can be maintained by limiting store occupancy
  • We have a contactless payment system for those that want to use it

Thank you for shopping small and local this holiday season!

The ShoreLake Arts Gallery is a program of ShoreLake Arts (formerly: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council) and is located inside the Lake Forest Park Town Center on the lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.



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Christmas lights from former long-time residents

 

Photo from Donna and Chris Eggen


We didn't specify that Christmas lights had to be in town! This is the decorated property of former long-time residents Chris and Donna Eggen, who now live in Gig Harbor.

Chris is a former city councilmember who was very active in local veterans' organizations. Donna was a crafter and long-time volunteer locally and internationally.



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After short pursuit, arrest in Echo Lake neighborhood

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
By Diane Hettrick

Neighbors in Echo Lake tending their gardens last Saturday, December 12, 2020, were treated to a demonstration of an efficient police take down.

Shoreline deputies had been dispatched at 10:45am to the 18600 block of Corliss Ave N for a report of an adult son, possibly armed, at his parent’s home in violation of a no-contact order.

The son left but was spotted by responding deputies in his pickup truck.

According to neighbors, a pickup screeched around the corner, slammed on its brakes, and the driver dropped his head on the wheel. Four police cars followed.

A high-risk stop, which is a normal response when a subject is potentially armed, was effected. Officers got out with shotguns, and the driver tossed out his phone and keys, and put his hands on window.

He was handcuffed and put in a cruiser, without incident, then booked into the SCORE for malicious mischief (vandalism) and violating a no-contact order.

Police moved the truck to the side of street, and all four vehicles drive off.

All this without a single siren.



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