A map and a mural for the community

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Erin Vikstrom
Photo by Teresa Pape

By Teresa Pape
Executive Director of the RBCA

It has become the talk of the town shared on various forms of social media, and now that the artist’s signature is in place, the Richmond Beach landmark map and mural are finished. 

In December, the Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) Board began its search for an artist to decorate the panels around the Richmond Beach landmark map that was installed, at the old Wildhorse building located at the intersection of 20th NW and NW 195th Street, in the fall.

After advertising the project idea in the Richmond Beach Community Newspaper, local artist and Richmond Beach resident Erin Vikstrom was selected. 

Erin began the process of priming and painting the wall in January. Erin said, some days it was very cold. She enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped to chat and inquire about the building. 

Erin painted the mural with a design reminiscent of vintage National Park posters while incorporating bits of Native American art like the triangle pattern from the base of the welcome statue at the Saltwater Park. 

She expressed that she feels lucky and honored to give back to the community. The mural has brought a new light to the forgotten corner. Students from King’s School were recently seen spending their community service day cleaning up around the building. 

The landmark map and now accompanying mural has truly become a new way of bringing the community together.



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Email edition did not go out on Tuesday

Tuesday's email digest was not delivered to subscribers.

We have looked into it and find no reason why the email edition was not distributed on Tuesday. The only variable was that it was an extremely long edition.

Whenever the email digest goes missing, you can check the webpage for articles. https://www.ShorelineAreaNews.com

On Tuesday there were stories about the Third Place Commons celebration, the sale of Towne Centre Hardware, Whitney Potter's Groundhog Day cartoon, some very cute bird photos by Jan Hansen, a big article about the new North City Water maintenance facility, students on university honor rolls, heart health from a VM doctor, info on the Edmonds Arts Festival and more.


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New parking lot being installed at Ridgecrest Park this week

Paving work is scheduled for this week at Ridgecrest Park 108 NE 161st St, Shoreline. 

Work hours are from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Night and weekend work may occur if necessary.

Part of the Lynnwood Link light rail guideway will be going through the original park. Sound Transit worked with the City of Shoreline on a new parking lot design.

Sound Transit contractors have begun installing the new parking lot at Ridgecrest Park. 

A temporary path has been constructed, and pedestrian access to the park will remain open through temporary walkway and fencing (see map).

Work is weather dependent, as always. 

Here's the planned work:
  • Sidewalk and curb will be poured.
  • Backfill will occur, which will cause vibration and noise.
  • Parking lot will be closed during striping. 
  • Lighting and landscape work will continue to take place over the next few months.


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Case updates February 1, 2021; COVID-19 Assistance Hotline

The State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline is a general information line related to COVID-19. If you need information or have a general question, call 1-800-525-0127, then press # or text 211-211 for help.

You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more.


2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)

  • Vaccine Phase Finder Vaccine Locations
Case updates February 1, 2021


United States
  • cases 26,160,210 - 125,735 new cases in one day
  • deaths 441,831 - 1,876 new deaths in one day

Washington state 
  • cases 314,692 - 1,357 in one day
  • hospitalizations 17,892 - 80 in one day
  • deaths 4,316 - not updated 

King county
  • cases 77,186 - 169 in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,821 - 6 in one day
  • deaths 1,270 - 6 in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 19,242 - 24 in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,145 -  1 in one day
  • deaths 328 - 4 in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,936 - 8 in one day
  • hospitalizations 172 -  -1 in one day
  • deaths 85 - 0 in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 245 - 1 in one day
  • hospitalizations 17 -  0 in one day
  • deaths 4 - 0 in one day

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LFP Mayor: A New Year brings New Opportunities

Mayor Jeff Johnson
Lake Forest Park
By Jeff Johnson, Mayor
City of Lake Forest Park

Now that we’ve kicked 2020 to the curb, I’d like to look ahead to the opportunities 2021 brings.

During this first quarter, and after a significant number of meetings of the Planning Commission, Council Committee of the Whole, and City Council, we are approaching adoption of the Town Center Code Amendments in March. 

I would like to thank the Planning Commission, City Council, and citizens of Lake Forest Park for all of their input and hard work on this important task. Your dedication to the continued well-being of our City is clear and has been proven time and time again by the thoughtful comments and opinions about what would be best for our community. 

Those of you who follow City Council meetings know that a contract was awarded in January for design of a roundabout at Ballinger Way NE/SR 104 and 40th Place NE/NE 184th Street. 

Design will take place during 2021-2022, with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2022. During the 2018 Safe Highways study, this intersection was identified as being a candidate for this improvement. We are happy this project is moving forward.

While we don’t yet know when we will be able to return to holding in-person City-sponsored events, I am hopeful it will happen later this year. I am very pleased to report that City operations have continued to run smoothly and have adjusted to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. When we get the go-ahead to reopen City Hall to the public, we will be ready.

With the COVID-19 vaccine becoming more and more available and the delivery kinks being worked out, I remain hopeful we will all get to see each other in person later this year. 

In the meantime, please participate in your local government by watching and speaking at the Zoom-held City Council, Council Committee of the Whole, Planning Commission, and Tree Board meetings (the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been on temporary hiatus).

The meeting and events calendars are available on the homepage of the City’s website. You may also click here to access the meetings calendar, and here to access the events calendar.

Thank you for all you do to help make our community a shining star during the pandemic.



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Gallery North February exhibit features oil painter Ben Groff and clay sculptor Cyndi Brown

The Bridge at 22 Creek
Oil painting by Ben Groff

Gallery North announces its February 2021 featured exhibit, “Washington Wild
,” by oil painter Ben Groff and clay sculptor Cyndi Brown. That’s wild as in wilderness and wildlife: Groff’s closely observed and very popular landscapes lovingly capture the beauty of the Cascades’ remote mountain areas, while Brown’s exquisitely colored mid-size figures bring to vivid life the indigenous fauna of our beautiful state.

Ben Groff is a realist painter focusing on mountain landscapes and other natural scenes. But “realism must never be an end in itself; rather the brush must adapt itself to the object and the object to the brush so that a deeper sense of the reality of the scene can emerge. Above all I seek to work with heightened color and light to express the spiritual essence that I find in that sudden, transitory moment of illumination the image contains, making it permanent."

Mallard in Basket
Clay sculpture by Cyndi Brown
Cyndi Brown
is a lifelong artist and new Edmonds resident who six years ago stumbled across and discovered the perfect medium for her – clay sculpting, a medium she finds fascinating, challenging and forgiving. 

Each stoneware animal sculpture she creates is uniquely hand built, bisque fired and then carefully hand painted to create a sense of realism and personality. 

“My process of creating sculpture is very organic: I allow the element of chance to influence the final posture and attitude of each of my sculptures. 

"My deep admiration and fascination with the unique beauty, dignity and humor of all animals is the inspiration for my work. I celebrate the special affinity between humans and animals through the creation of my sculptures, and hope that you enjoy them.”  
Because of Covid restrictions, there will be no opening reception for “Washington Wild;” however the show will be available for viewing at Gallery North from February 1 through 28, 2021 from 11am to 5pm. The gallery has taken many precautions to protect our public and our artists. Please stop by for a visit to see this special show.
 
About Gallery North 
In continuous operation for nearly 60 years, Gallery North is one of the longest running artists’ cooperative galleries in the nation. It continues its mission to promote and sell local art in the heart of beautiful downtown Edmonds.

Located at 401 Main Street, Edmonds, Washington, Gallery North is open Tuesdays through Sundays each week. For further information, visit the Galley North website at www.GalleryNorthEdmonds.com or contact Gallery North at 425-774-0946.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline - Seasonal Laborer


City of Shoreline
Extra Help - Public Works Seasonal Laborer

CLOSING DATE: 02/26/21 11:59 PM 
First review February 19th

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

Two 40-hr per week seasonal positions in the Public Works Department available.

First review of applications February 19th

This is a seasonal 40-hour per week position. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday with an occasional evening or weekend assignment. Schedule details will be worked out with selected applicant. Seasonal Laborers may work up to six months (1040 hours) during the vegetation growing season and weather sensitive street and surface water maintenance activities between April/May and September/October.

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties under the supervisory direction of the assigned work section Public Works Superintendent, Senior Maintenance Worker, or other full-time maintenance staff.

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State voting district maps: Find out why they matter


Every 10 years, the Washington State Redistricting Commission creates a new map of our legislative and congressional districts using the most recent census data.

District lines must be adjusted to accommodate new population numbers and provide for fair and effective representation. This process offers residents and community organizations the opportunity to recommend changes to existing voting-district maps.

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County is planning a series of events designed to involve residents and organizations in this important work. 

The first event is an online training. We will share basic information about the process and its importance. Our featured speaker is Alison McCaffree, Redistricting Chair for the League of Women Voters of Washington. 

We are hosting two sessions:

Redistricting 101 - Thursday, February 18 at 10:00 am or 6:30 pm

Each one-hour session will help participants learn:
  • About voting-district maps in Washington State
  • How these maps affect our voting power
  • How to provide individual input to the Redistricting Commission in 2021

Spread the word. This is a once-in-10-year opportunity to get involved in a critical statewide process. We welcome residents from any and all Washington counties.

District lines drawn in 2021 will determine how strong a voice each voter has in coming elections for the next 10 years.

This event is part of the Speak Up School series of trainings.

Look for additional training this Spring:
  • How to write and deliver powerful personal testimony
  • How and when to testify to the Redistricting Commission
For more information, please email lwvsccommunications@gmail.com or visit https://lwvsnoho.org or phone Karen Crowley at 425-387-5249.



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KCLS: Free help with technology from a Tech tutor

Tech Tutor

Get help with your software and technology questions from a Tech Tutor!

Make a 30-minute appointment to meet online or by phone to get one-on-one help with your questions.

To make an appointment, click here: https://rooms.kcls.org/appointments/techtutors?u=78311

Appointments are available on these days:
  • Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
  • Wednesdays, 3-5pm
  • Thursdays, 10am-12pm
  • Friday, 3-5pm


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The sun is still out there

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

 

Photo by Lee Wolfe

Just a reminder that the sun still shines even if we don't always see it.
 
We may live in a mostly grey world but we're not under three feet of snow like the rest of the U.S. But then I'm not a fan of snow and cold. I'm happy for it to stay in the mountains for the skiers and snowboarders.

--DKH


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Kansas based Westlake Ace Hardware acquires Towne Centre Hardware in Lake Forest Park

Photo Shoreline Area News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it will acquire Towne Centre Hardware. Towne Centre has two locations in Kirkland, Wash. (6613 132nd Avenue NE) and Lake Forest Park, Wash. (17171 Bothell Way NE). 

When the sale is finalized March 8, 2021, the stores will be rebranded as Westlake Ace Hardware. Both locations will be remodeled starting in summer 2021.

Westlake Ace currently owns six retail hardware stores in Washington state – under the North Bend Ace and Dennis Company Ace brands. 

According to Westlake Ace, it will be a seamless transition of ownership and the stores will retain management, store personnel, and continue to offer such leading brands as Benjamin Moore and Magnolia by Joanna Gaines paints, Weber and Traeger grills, Stihl outdoor power equipment, and DeWalt power tools.

“It has been our sincere pleasure to serve the Lake Forest Park and Kirkland communities with Towne Centre Hardware. We are proud of the dedicated employees who have represented our stores with the highest level of professionalism through the years,” said Joe and Tim Uhrich, owners of Towne Centre Hardware.
They added, “We have always been honored to be part of our local communities and are confident Westlake Ace will continue to provide employment opportunities for our staff and community and will maintain our tradition of outstanding customer service. We will miss the wonderful people of Lake Forest Park and Kirkland, but know their future is in good hands."

According to Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Westlake Ace Hardware, 

“Westlake Ace is a growing and vibrant brand, and we are excited to continue Towne Centre Hardware’s outstanding tradition of customer service in Kirkland and Lake Forest Park. We look forward to showing our new neighbors how we live the Ace Helpful Promise every day by delivering reliable service, helpful advice, and products to help them get their projects done right.”

About Westlake Ace Hardware

Headquartered in the Kansas City area, 115-year-old Westlake Ace Hardware has been the helpful neighborhood hardware store countless generations have shopped at for power and hand tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing, lawn care, pet, electrical supplies, and BBQ grills and accessories. 

It has been part of the Ace Hardware Cooperative since 1959, and a wholly owned Ace subsidiary since 2012.

With access to more than 70,000 products, Westlake lives the Ace Helpful Promise every day by delivering reliable service, helpful advice, and products so its customers and neighbors get their projects done right every time. Westlake Commercial offers a wide array of HVAC equipment, plumbing supplies, safety products, commercial lighting, paint, and other hard-to-find products to business and trade customers.

Westlake currently owns and operates 145 stores in 12 states:
  • California (Ace Hardware of Chico, Fresno, La Crescenta, Mountain View, Pinole, South Pasadena, Thousand Oaks, Turlock, Van Nuys, West LA, and Woodland)
  • Illinois (Buikema’s Ace Hardware)
  • Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico (Westlake Ace Hardware)
  • North Carolina (Ace Hardware of Raleigh, Outer Banks Ace Hardware)
  • Washington (Dennis Company Ace, North Bend)


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Groundhog Day

 


Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here


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Case updates January 31, 2021

2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)

  • Vaccine Phase Finder Vaccine Locations
Case updates January 31, 2021


United States
  • cases 26,034,475 - 112,772 new cases in one day
  • deaths 439,955 - 1,920 new deaths in one day

Washington state 
  • cases 313,335 
  • hospitalizations 17,812
  • deaths 4,318 

King county
  • cases 77,017 - 367 in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,815 - 28 in one day
  • deaths 1,264 - 0 in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 19,218 - 90 in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,144 -  7 in one day
  • deaths 324 -   -1 in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,928 - 9 in one day
  • hospitalizations 173 - 0 in one day
  • deaths 85 - 0 in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 244 - 1 in one day
  • hospitalizations 17 -  -1 in one day
  • deaths 4 - 0 in one day

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Hello little bird

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

As I took a photo of this little bird, she blinked.


Photo by Jan Hansen

Then, a little embarrassed, she turned away.


Photo by Jan Hansen

Little things mean a lot.

--Jan Hansen



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Gustavus Adolphus College Announces 2020 Fall Semester Dean's List


SAINT PETER, Minn.- The Fall Semester Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in December 2020.

The following local student was named to the Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Seattle, WA

Hanaa Alhosawi


Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,200 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. The oldest Lutheran college in Minnesota, Gustavus was founded in 1862 by Swedish immigrants and named for Swedish King Gustav II Adolf. 

At Gustavus, students receive personal attention in small-sized classes and engage in collaborative research with their professors. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.



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North City Water District new maintenance facility is complete and ready for use


After more than 30 years of planning and creative responses to various setbacks... we are beyond excited to begin using our new facility!

"I have built Water Transmission Mains, Supply Stations, Pump Stations, Water Reservoirs, Pressure Release Valve Stations, and an Administration Building during my four decades in the water industry... but this is my very first Maintenance Facility. 
"These do not get built very often, which made this project an even more exciting experience." – Denny Clouse, North City Water District's Operations Manager

Back in 1946, when the District was serving a total of 1720 customers, we purchased our very first property at the corner of 15th Avenue NE and 169th Street NE and began operating all of our activities from there.

By 1995, our service area had grown to nearly 8200 customers, and we were no longer able to house everything in one location. We purchased a second property — the old Key Bank building near 15th and 177th NE — and after a bit of remodeling to make it work, moved our administrative operations there.


Meanwhile our maintenance functions stayed behind at the first location, where ever-increasing space and operational constraints prompted us to begin exploring a variety of options for expansion or relocation.


When every available option fell through, it seemed those doors had closed so we could find the perfect solution: a site at 15555 15th Avenue NE — close to our administrative headquarters, and ample for all of our needs, both now and into the future.


After occupying the same facility for more than 75 years, our maintenance crews are beyond thrilled to move into a new state-of-the-art facility—a building that will support far more technical operations than any of us ever foresaw in 1946.

Curious to see what it looks like? Take a Virtual Walk-Through Inside!

Click here to walk through our new facility!


One of the most unique features of our facility is located on the southwest corner of the site, in the middle of a large grassy area. Designed by LPD Engineering, our new “bioswale” will address stormwater and parking lot run-off with a more natural, environmentally friendly approach. The added benefit? We’ll have enough open land available for a future reservoir as the needs of our community unfold!



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Local students achieve academic distinction at Whitman College


WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Local students earned academic distinction for the most recent semester at Whitman College.

This recognition is given to students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits, passed all credits attempted, and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on no fewer than nine graded credits during the semester.


HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HIGH SCHOOL

Lake Forest Park

Linnea Coleman, Shorecrest High School
Sylvia Wang, Shorecrest High School

Seattle

Michael Lans, Ingraham High School
Olivia Wing, Ingraham High School

Shoreline

Avery Mangel, Shorewood High School


About Whitman College: Situated within the rich and complex landscape and history of the Walla Walla Valley, Whitman College provides a rigorous liberal arts education of the highest quality to passionate and engaged students from diverse backgrounds. 

Whitman students develop their intellectual and creative capacities in a supportive scholarly community that prioritizes student learning within and beyond our classrooms. We help each student translate their deep local, regional, and global experiences into ethical and meaningful lives of purpose.



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Ways to optimize your heart health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mariko Harper, M.D.
By Mariko Harper, MD

February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to encouraging you to take control of your cardiovascular health. As the pandemic rages on, and those with poor heart health being at a higher risk for developing severe illness from COVID-19, the need for education around optimizing heart health is at an all-time high.

While most of us are spending more time at home these days, there is no better time to incorporate your cardiovascular health into your “self-care” regimen. Here are five ways you can put your heart health first during COVID-19:

Spend time on becoming in tune with your cardiovascular health

Learning what your cardiovascular numbers are, such as your total cholesterol, bad and good cholesterol (LDL and HDL), blood sugar, body mass index and blood pressure, is crucial for building up your heart health. Once you know how to identify these, you can then figure out how to regularly monitor them, as well as ways to keep them under control.

We know this step can seem difficult, or be a lot to take in. Fortunately, the American Heart Association offers a myriad of resources available on its website to help, such as how to monitor your blood pressure at home, understanding what your blood pressure numbers mean and how to improve your cholesterol. Ramping up your physical activity is another way to keep your cardiovascular numbers in check.

Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine

Regular exercise has proven to have substantial benefits for heart health. Daily movement can potentially lead to lower blood pressure, stable blood sugar regulation and healthier levels of cholesterol.

Incorporating physical activity into your daily routine may be easier than you think. Whether you pick up the habit of taking leisurely strolls around the block, or decide to partake in more vigorous workout activities, any movement is good movement. Regular exercise can also provide a tremendous outlet for stress.

Find outlets to reduce stress

It’s no secret that stress levels play a large role in your overall heart health, and that higher stress levels can even make you more susceptible to heart disease. Though a number of stressors in our lives may be out of our control, especially during the pandemic, forming healthy outlets for stress can help you manage.

Finding new hobbies, or embracing old ones, is a great place to start. Maybe you’ll find that you’re secretly an art aficionado, or a master baker/chef? Or maybe yoga and meditation are more up your alley.

Look out for key signs of heart trouble

While most heart health efforts are focused on prevention, it’s also important to be aware of and look out for signs of heart trouble. Though chest discomfort is the most common symptom of a heart attack, many patients don’t directly experience chest pain, but may experience an intense heaviness or pressure, rather than a sharp, stabbing pain.

Other common symptoms to be aware of include sudden shortness of breath, and aches in your arm, shoulder or jaw. Less common symptoms can include nausea, lightheadedness and breaking out in a cold sweat. If you think you or a loved one is potentially experiencing a heart attack, do not hesitate to call 911.

Don’t shy away from routine or emergent medical care

COVID-19 has brought about an absolutely devastating death toll on its own, but research shows that it is also preventing people from accessing the health care they need. Nationwide since the start of the pandemic in February, there has been an increase in deaths due to ischemic heart disease, which is caused by narrowed arteries not being able to carry enough blood to the heart.

Ignoring or delaying both emergent and routine medical care for your heart can lead to an increase in risk of major cardiovascular complications, as well as an increase in the mortality associated with COVID-19. We have robust safety protocols in place here at Virginia Mason to keep you safe during the pandemic, and highly encourage you to not ignore medical emergencies, or place pause on your routine medical care.

If heart health is something that you’ve not considered much in the past, this information can be a lot to process. Think of improving cardiovascular health as part of your “self-care” routine, and keep in mind that all progress is good progress.

While these optimization tips are a great place to start for getting your heart health back on track, please do not hesitate to bring up any cardiovascular concerns with your primary care provider.

Mariko Harper, MD is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. She practices at Virginia Mason Heart Institute. Dr. Harper specializes in general cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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You’re Invited to the Third Place Commons Finally 21 Party!


It’s 2021, Third Place Commons is turning 21, and it’s officially time to celebrate!

You are cordially invited to the Third Place Commons Finally 21 Online Party and Fundraiser on Saturday, March 6, from 5 - 6:15pm.

Of course, you may remember the Third Place Commons fundraising breakfast, which is normally an annual tradition. But everyone knows, when you turn 21, you don’t have “a breakfast,” you have a party!

Another great reason to party? The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is turning Sweet 16! So it’s a big birthday year!

This festive fundraiser will be a short, sweet shindig with music and dance performances, party room social time, and plenty of fun – all wrapped up in time for dinner and the rest of your Saturday evening plans!

Tickets to the big event come in two levels: “Party Passes” for $25 per person and “Party Hearty Passes,” which come with a t-shirt, for $50 per person. (Read more about the party passes and t-shirts here.)

Take the Challenge! Starting next week, watch out for fun, weekly challenges leading up to the big event to get you in the spirit and ready to party.

So have a cocktail, or a cup of tea, and some fun with your Commons community while raising vital funds for Third Place Commons and the LFP Farmers Market. Get your Party Passes here!

And if you’re missing the market and visiting with friends inside the Commons, be sure to check out the online calendar for all the free online TPC At Home programs available to connect with your Commons community in virtual space until it’s safe to meet again in person.

Third Place Commons, a community supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been building real community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for over 20 years.

In addition to presenting its largest program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Third Place Commons now also fosters real community in digital space. To learn more, or to make a gift to support the Commons and the market, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org



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FBI wanted - February 1, 2021

 


The #FBI is looking for individuals who incited violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 and assaulted law enforcement officers.

Do you know the person in these photos? If you do, visit http://tips.fbi.gov. When leaving a tip, reference photo 191. http://ow.ly/1dNq50DozEm


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Coming up at King County Council – Feb. 2-5


Public Health officials will share updates on COVID-19 vaccinations with the full council on Tuesday. Full council meets at 1pm Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

On the same note, the Committee of the Whole will on Wednesday hear updates on the Executive’s response to the pandemic from Dwight Dively, director of the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget. The Committee of the Whole meets at 9:30am on Wednesday, February 3.

Members of the Law and Justice Committee will hear an update on COVID-19 public health compliance in King County Courts and Jails. Superior Court judges Jim Rogers and Julie Spector, District Court Judge Susan Mahoney, Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg and other representatives of public defense and health will present the update. The committee meets at 9:30am on Tuesday, February 2.

All meetings continue to be virtually to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Meetings can be livestreamed on KCTV unless otherwise stated. View meeting agendas and legislation here.



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Scene on the Sound: slipping through in the haze

 

Photo by Jan Hansen

Almost invisible in today's gray haze, the USS Cape St. George slips by on the Sound.



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Edmonds Arts Festival planned for August

Monday, February 1, 2021

2019 Edmonds Arts Festival
With an emphasis on flexibility, planning is in process to hold the annual Edmonds Arts Festival on August 27, 28, and 29, 2021 from 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

The Festival usually takes place over Father’s Day weekend in June, but due to COVID-19, it has been moved to August, with a focus on venue spaces that include acceptable social distancing.

In addition to the artists who will be selling their original creations, festival goers will have a chance to view and purchase award-winning art in our Gallery Artists exhibit. 

Plans are also in the works to include food booths and performances on the Main Stage Amphitheater, but these activities will be dependent on coronavirus safety guidelines.

The Edmonds Arts Festival, held annually for more than 60 years, has grown to be one of the most prestigious art events in the country. Produced entirely by community volunteers, the Festival is the primary fundraiser that allows the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation to realize its mission to support the arts in our community.

“Last year, we had to cancel the Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with a vaccine becoming more available and the opportunity to rearrange the space for safety and health, the Festival Board decided to hold the event this year,” said Edmonds Arts Festival President Barbara Norgaard-Reid. 
“We look forward to bringing back one of Edmonds’ most anticipated events.”
2019 Festival

For more information and updates please sign up 


Support the Edmonds Arts Festival: Visit https://www.edmondsartsfestival.com and click the Donate button at the top of the page.



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Be patient as spring approaches

Photo by Victoria Gilleland

Doris Duck is watching over the winter garden. Our Corsican Hellebore will be in full bloom soon while Witch Hazel ‘Arnold Promise’ adds a dash of gold to the shady understory. 

Enjoy the quiet offerings of the winter season.

On this Wednesday, February 3, 2021 we will be halfway through winter. A few more minutes of light brighten each day and encourage us to be patient as spring approaches.

--Victoria Gilleland



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King County launches COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent and Auburn to provide access for vulnerable older adults


King County is launching two COVID-19 community vaccination sites on Monday, February 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent and at the General Services Administration (GSA) Complex in Auburn.

These sites in south King County will reach those who are at highest risk from COVID-19 and face barriers to accessing vaccine through traditional healthcare systems.

Public Health has received enough vaccine doses from the state to begin operating the two sites at 500 doses per day, six days a week. These sites will position King County to be able to quickly scale up vaccination efforts and serve the broader community when more vaccine becomes available.

People age 75 and older have endured much higher rates of hospitalization and death from COVID-19 than any other group and face more challenges to getting vaccinated, such as transportation barriers and more limited internet access. In King County, 66% of the deaths from COVID-19 have been among those 75 and older, compared to those ages 65 to 74, who account for 19% of total deaths.

While the vaccine supply remains very limited, the Kent and Auburn sites will focus on vaccinating highest-risk south King County residents ages 75 and older, individuals who are unable to live independently and their caregivers. Appointment availability will expand to individuals age 65-74 as vaccine supply increases.

Older adults in south King County are at particularly high risk, as rates of COVID-19 in many parts of south King County have been nearly twice as high compared to the county average.

“This is all-hands-on-deck, coordinating County government with partners across the region to stand up community vaccination sites,” said Executive Constantine. “I share the frustration of not having enough vaccine from manufacturers, but we are determined to build the distribution infrastructure to quickly and fairly get shots to eligible people as soon as those doses are available, and to expand capacity ahead of the increasing supply.”

“With a limited supply of vaccine, we need to make the best use of every dose that comes to King County,” said Patty Hayes, Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County. 

“The new high-volume vaccine sites will help us get life-saving vaccine to the highest risk King County residents. We’re taking an equitable approach by starting in the part of our county that’s been hardest hit by COVID-19. I’m grateful to Executive Constantine and King County Council for the County’s investment and to our community partners for making this effort possible.”

The sites at Kent and Auburn are by appointment only and will be open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 – 5:30 pm. Beginning Saturday, January 30 at 8:00 am, residents can register for an appointment at Public Health’s vaccine website, Getting Vaccinated in King County



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Case numbers January 30, 2021

2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)

  • Vaccine Phase Finder Vaccine Locations
Case updates January 30, 2021


United States
  • cases 25,921,703 - 141,559 new cases in one day
  • deaths 438,035 - 2,884 new deaths in one day

Washington state
  • cases 311,597  
  • hospitalizations 17,706 
  • deaths 4,285 

King county / cities - not updated


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Meet the artist: Ellen Busteed


Meet Kirkland artist Ellen Busteed and the Bothell Arts Commission to learn about her art, her process, ask questions and visit her studio online. Ellen will explain how she creates an abstract piece in five steps. Jump start your creativity and visit a local artist at the same time!

Please register by February 2. You will be sent a Zoom link.

To view a virtual art gallery of Ellen's work, click here.



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State vaccinates over 10,000 people at mass vaccination sites east of the mountains

The state of Washington set up four mass vaccination sites east of the mountains to increase access to vaccine across the state, ensure our plans are equitable, and protect those most at risk.

More than 10,000 people got COVID-19 vaccine at the sites during its first week. The sites are now taking reservations for a second week.

Thanks to the hard work of DOH, the Washington National Guard, and local and private sector partners, as of January 29, more than 10,000 people got their COVID-19 vaccine at mass vaccination sites.

Numbers of vaccinations administered:

  • 2,509 in Spokane
  • 3,060 in Ridgefield
  • 1,550 in Wenatchee
  • 3,817 in Kennewick

People registered for appointments and had their proof of eligibility from the state's Phase Finder site in hand.

They lined up in their vehicles for hours to drive through the two stations in the tent to get their shots. In Benton County, the line of cars snaked through the fairgrounds parking lot.


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Scene on the Sound: NOAA survey vessel


Seen off Richmond Beach Sunday morning
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Marc Weinberg reports:

Homeported in Kodiak, Alaska, Oscar Dyson is the first in a class of ultra-quiet fisheries survey vessels built to collect data on fish populations, conduct marine mammal and seabird surveys, and study marine ecosystems. The ship operates primarily in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska.

Wikipedia has details:

Oscar Dyson was built by VT Halter Marine at Moss Point, Mississippi, and was launched on 17 October 2003, sponsored by Peggy Dyson-Malson, a ship-to-shore weather broadcaster for the National Weather Service in Kodiak, Alaska, from 1974 and 1999 and the widow of the ship's namesake, Alaskan fisherman and fishing industry leader Oscar E. Dyson.

Capable of conducting multidisciplinary oceanographic operations in support of biological, chemical, and physical process studies, Oscar Dyson was commissioned as the first of a class of five of the most advanced fisheries research vessels in the world, with a unique capability to conduct both fishing and oceanographic research. 

She is a stern trawler with fishing capabilities similar to those of commercial fishing vessels. She is rigged for longlining and trap fishing and can conduct trawling operations to depths of 1,800 meters (5,905 feet). 

Her most advanced feature is the incorporation of acoustic quieting technology to enable NOAA scientists to monitor fish populations without the ship's noise altering the behavior of the fish



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FBI and ATF offering up to $100,000 for info about Capitol pipe bomber(s)


Reward:

The FBI and ATF are offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the location, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the placement of pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021.

Details:

The FBI has developed new information regarding the pipe bombs discovered in Washington, D.C.

Between the hours of 7:30pm and 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on January 5, 2021, an unknown individual placed two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. 

One pipe bomb was placed at the headquarters of the Republican National Committee (RNC), located at 310 First Street Southeast, and the other was placed at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), located at 430 South Capitol Street Southeast #3.

The unknown individual wore a face mask, a grey hooded sweatshirt, and Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes in yellow, black, and gray. The individual carried a backpack in their hand.

Submit a Tip:

If you have any information concerning these incidents, please contact the FBI's toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov

You may also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Tips may remain anonymous.

Field Office: Washington D.C.




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Missing Shoreline resident with dementia found after two hour search

Found in Richmond Beach
King County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue put out a notice at 4:22pm on Sunday, January 31, 2021 to be on the lookout for 76-year-old Stephen J COOK.

Cook went missing from his Shoreline-area home (300 blk NW 175th St) near Shoreview Park in the Richmond Highlands neighborhood. 

He has dementia, diabetes and cardiac issues.

At 6:41pm they announced that he had been spotted in Richmond Beach by a friend.

He is now home with his family. 

KCSO extends our thanks to the Shoreline community, KC Search and Rescue and our deputies for tonight's help. 

 

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