City of Shoreline: Help clear storm drains and watch for heavy snow on branches

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Snow weighted branches bend low to the ground
Photo by Diane Hettrick

From the City of Shoreline

Snow Removal

Shoreline crews have been working 12-hour shifts plowing primary routes as snow has continued to fall. As snow transitions to rain, they will finish clearing primary and secondary routes and begin to move into neighborhoods. Plowing heavy, wet snow takes time. We appreciate everyone's patience as crews continue to clear roads.

Please continue to stay off the roads, if you can, to give crews a chance to clear them.
For more information: Snow and Ice Control Plan.

Storm drains and localized flooding

As temperatures increase and we transition from snow to rain, street drains and culverts can plug as chunks of snow and slush move towards the drainage inlets. 

If this occurs there may be localized flooding as the water ponds or bypasses plugged drains. City maintenance crews will be clearing drainage inlets and culverts but may not be able to catch them all in advance of a problem. 

You can help prevent problems in your area - if you see snow plugging a drain or culvert consider clearing it and putting the snow uphill of the drain where it can melt without causing problems.

Locate storm drains near your house

A similar situation can arise on roofs with snow that may plug roof drains or scuppers as it melts. If possible, monitor your roof and maintain the roof drains. Some structures, such as out buildings and carports, are at a higher risk of collapse under wet snow, so please use caution.

Heavy snow on tree branches

Heavy, wet snow can increase the potential for downed limbs and power outages. DO NOT try to clear branches from lines or go near any downed power lines. Call Seattle City Light at 206-684-3000 or 206- 684-7400 to report downed lines or call 911 to address any situation where a downed line might cause a dangerous situation.

What to do when the power goes out




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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Valentine's Day

 

Sunday is Valentine's Day - if you weren't already prepared just postpone shopping until the snow melts. 

Easy to forget Valentine's Day when the weather is more like Christmas!



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A less strenuous way to enjoy a snow day

 



Photo by Margaret Sullivan

Here's one way to enjoy a snow day. This couple was was enjoying a hot drink and a blazing fire at the corner of N 167th and Ashworth.




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Getting around in the snow

 

Photo by Janet Way

Sledding, skiing, snowshoeing - snow offers new ways of getting around.
Skiers at Paramount Park Open Space.

Photo by Margaret Sullivan

These skiers were at N 167th and Ashworth.





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See that ice on my tail, photog?

A round ball of a bird with orange belly shading to black back with orange and black striped wings. A black necklace hangs at his throat and his head is black. He is perched on the tip of an ancient wood picket fence and is looking at the camera. His black tail feathers are covered with ice crystals.
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

The snow in the air?  This is NOT what I expected when, after reading your airbnb ad, I migrated here for the winter!

(Varied Thrushes are Very Fussy... but I love seeing 'em every winter. Male here, coz of black breast band.)

 --Gloria Z Nagler



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WSDOT plowed I-5 in Shoreline Saturday night

Plowing I-5 in Shoreline at 195th
Photo courtesy WSDOT

Plows working together can clear the freeway better, like these on SB 5 near Northgate.

It also allows one to pull off to hit the off and on ramps while the other continues on the mainline.

Now we'll see how long it lasts!




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Case updates February 12, 2021 - looks like everyone took a snow day

  • Vaccine Phase Finder Vaccine Locations
Case updates February 12, 2021


United States - not updated
  • cases 27,229,862 -  new cases in one day
  • deaths 473,699 -   new deaths in one day 

Washington state
  • cases 328,047 - 880 since last report
  • hospitalizations 18,643 - 39 since last report
  • deaths 4,675 - 0 since last report

King county - not updated
  • cases 79,681 -  in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,955 -   in one day
  • deaths 1,318 -  in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) - not updated
  • cases 19,806 -  in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,176 -  in one day
  • deaths 346 -  in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018) - not updated
  • cases 1,987 -  in one day
  • hospitalizations 175 -   in one day
  • deaths 86 -  in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018) - not updated
  • cases 263 -  in one day
  • hospitalizations 17 -  in one day
  • deaths 4 -  in one day


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Crest closed because of weather before it could open


And then there was snow...

Loyal patrons were very excited that the Landmark Crest was going to open on Friday the 12th after the long closure during COVID restrictions.

And then it snowed.

Keep an eye on their webpage - the snow will go away and the movies will return...



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Some vehicles are better in snow than others

Photo from WSDOT

If you haven't driven your vehicle in snow before, you won't know how it will react. And you may be fine on many streets before you run into trouble

The truck got around the van, but the van blocked the intersection for a couple minutes before it finally got moving up the hill.


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Jackson Park open for sledding

Photo by Wayne Pridemore in Richmond Beach

Seattle's public golf courses are now open for sledding and snow play!

Photo by Wayne Pridemore in Richmond Beach

Go have some fun at Jackson Park, which is in walking distance from south central Shoreline at 1000 NE 135th St, Seattle, WA 98125.

(Clearly, they're all closed for golf, including the driving ranges.)



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The lights are on in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

This was the status when the power first went out

The two households by Shoreline Community College who lost power Friday night had their power restored after a short time.

A few hours later, progress was being made

On Saturday an outage in the afternoon left 63 households, scattered along the county line in the Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline, without power. It went out around 1:30pm and was restored close to 9pm.

Dispatch said lines were on fire by 200th and Meridian, and "it might be awhile."

Mid-afternoon a tree fell on power lines in Lake Forest Park and left 2-3 households without power.

All the lights are back on now.


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CLOSED: The Shoreline Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will not be open Sunday night

The shelter will not be opening Sunday evening.

Call the King County’s Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 to connect people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.



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Snow day in Shoreline

Saturday, February 13, 2021


Sunrise from Shorecrest - looking at Cascades - SHR

Steven H. Robinson was up early to catch the sunrise from Shorecrest High School on 25th NE.

Briarcrest Elementary by David Walton

David Walton was up too, but waited for light to take this photo of Briarcrest Elementary School, just a few blocks from Shorecrest. It has just a light dusting of snow at this point.

Ridgecrest by SHR

Steve was southbound - I think this is 5th NE through Ridgecrest. I'm fascinated that there is this much snow on the ground and Steve's car. I live at the north end of Shoreline and I didn't have snow until after dark. Anyway, the street trees are pretty.

Deseret Industries by SHR

Deseret looks all bright and shiny with its white building and bright outside lights. It gives me the urge to clean closets.

Highland Ice by SHR

Highland Ice. Ice rinks inside and icy streets outside.

Aurora near 155th and Aurora Safeway by SHR

I don't know if those are parked cars or stranded cars. Hard to tell where the curb is. The snow plows will come through much later. I saw one comment about four plows working together to plow Aurora.

More snow is forecast for this weekend. 



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Case updates February 11, 2021; new website collects information on relief programs for small business

New resource for information and technical assistance for small businesses 


A new website created by the Washington State Small Business Recovery Working Group aims to simplify and supplement details provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration and provide current information on available relief programs for Washington's small businesses and eligible non-profits, as well as the organizations that assist them.

  • Vaccine Phase Finder Vaccine Locations
Case updates February 11, 2021


United States
  • cases 27,229,862 - 102,004 new cases in one day
  • deaths 473,699 -  3,589 new deaths in one day 

Washington state
  • cases 327,167 - 1,008 since last report
  • hospitalizations 18,604 - 73 since last report
  • deaths 4,675 - 42 since last report

King county
  • cases 79,681 - 448 in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,955 -   -3 in one day
  • deaths 1,318 - 13 in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 19,806 - 93 in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,176 -  -4 in one day
  • deaths 346 - 4 in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,987 - 17 in one day
  • hospitalizations 175 -  -1 in one day
  • deaths 86 - 0 in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 263 - 1 in one day
  • hospitalizations 17 - 1 in one day
  • deaths 4 - 0 in one day

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Washington State Parks announces its annual recruitment for a variety of positions across the state

Washington State Parks jobs - seasonal and non-permanent

Each summer, State Parks employs 400 park aides and 45 senior park aides to work the busy season, which runs from April through September. 

Park aides register campers, maintain trails, clean campgrounds and comfort stations and perform a variety of custodial maintenance chores. 

They also may work in park offices, interact with visitors and help with interpretive and educational programs.

Senior park aides are designated as lead workers and lead other park aides.
Park aides are essential to summer operations in Washington state parks. 

Many who served as park aides report they received benefits well beyond a paycheck, learning about parks and the natural and cultural resources in State Parks’ care. 

Park aides gain people skills by interacting with the public and working as part of a team. They also may learn everything from trail-building techniques to the use and operation of small power tools and equipment.

Non-permanent and seasonal positions
Most of the currently available park aide positions are non-permanent, meaning the position is allotted for a certain amount of time, typically five to six months and less than one year. 

State Parks also has many seasonal and non-permanent senior park aide positions available. Seasonal park aides and senior park aides come back each year for the same time period, for example March 1 to Oct. 31. With seasonal positions, the employee has the opportunity to gain permanent status.

Application process
Applications are open now through August. Park aides earn between $14.42 - $18.48 an hour, and senior park aides earn between $17.24 - $20.32 an hour, depending on qualifications and experience. 

More information and online applications are at www.careers.wa.gov. Enter “park aide” or the name of a specific state park in the website’s search function.

Work for Washington State Parks
More information about the job of a Washington State Parks park aide, as told by current and former staff, is available in this video.



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Shoreline man had to be cut from car after colliding with a utility pole in Lynnwood

Photo from South County Fire


Thanks to MyEdmondsNews.com for this reporting. The driver's name has not been released.


The Washington State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle collision that occurred late Thursday morning, February 10, 2021 when a vehicle went off the road and struck a light pole on the ramp from 44th Avenue West to southbound I-5 in Lynnwood.

Emergency crews responded around 11:30am after the driver — a 35-year-old Shoreline man — lost control of his vehicle and hit a light pole, causing it to fall on top of the vehicle.

South County spokesperson Leslie Hynes said it took firefighters 16 minutes to free the driver. He was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the collision, she added.

The driver was transported to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. While Harborview is the preferred location for serious or critical injuries, state patrol spokesperson Trooper Rocky Oliphant said the driver was transported there because of the nature of the collision.

The collision is being investigated by the state patrol and Oliphant said preliminary evidence points to the driver’s speed being a possible cause. However, he added that investigators have not yet spoken to him.

“It’s anticipated that he’s going to be issued a speeding ticket,” Oliphant said. “(Investigators) would like to talk to the guy first to hear what happened.”

–By Cody Sexton


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LFP Council COW continues review of Town Center codes Tuesday

City of Lake Forest Park, Council Committee of the Whole (COW) Special Meeting Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 6:00pm.

Agenda:
Town Center Code and Design Guidelines Update – Proposed Amendments to the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code (LFPMC) and Design Guidelines Pertaining to the Town Center Zone (Ord. 1217) and Related Regulations in the LFPMC for Development Agreements (Ord. 1218), Off-street Parking (Ord. 1219), Screening and Landscaping (Ord. 1220), and Multifamily Tax Exemption (Ord. 1221)

Citizen Comments (Each speaker has three minutes to comment)

Click on the following link for information about how to provide oral Citizen Comments: https://www.cityoflfp.com/615/Virtual-Meetings-during-COVID-19
Because the City has implemented oral comments, written comments are no longer read under Citizen Comments.

Future schedule
  • Thursday, February 18, 2021 City Council Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
  • 6 pm – virtual meeting
  • Monday, February 22, 2021 City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting 6 pm – virtual meeting
  • Thursday, February 25, 2021 City Council Regular Business Meeting 7 pm – virtual meeting
Instructions for participating in this meeting virtually:
  • When: Feb 16, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
  • Topic: Council Committee of the Whole Special Meeting 2/16/2021 Please click the link to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99890575813
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  • Or Telephone:
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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abbJkXkPi



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Coming up at King County Council – Feb 15-19


The Committee of the Whole will get an update Wednesday on the county’s COVID-19 response from Dwight Dively, director of the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget.

At the same meeting, council staff will provide an introductory briefing on the Best Starts for Kids levy renewal. The levy expires this year, and if approved by council, would go to the voters in the August primary. The Committee of the Whole meets virtually at 9:30am Wednesday, February 17.

All meetings continue to be virtual 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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Shoreline Schools and Third Place Books Black Books Fair ends Feb. 14

Black Books Fair open through Sunday


The Black Voices: Black Books Fair ends at midnight this Sunday, February 14, 2021. 

In partnership with Third Place Books, this fundraiser is helping purchase books by Black authors for all Shoreline school libraries. 

Learn more and find ordering instructions HERE.

PLEASE DON'T FORGET: For your order to count towards the book fair, you must:
  • Check the box that asks if you are participating in a book fair towards the end of the check out screen
  • Then enter "Black Voices" in the ensuing text box
  • If you do not select the book fair participation box and enter the name of your school, we will not know that your order corresponds to this book fair, and it will not count towards the fundraiser.


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Jobs: City of Mountlake Terrace dance instructors - part-time

City of Mountlake Terrace
Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap Dance Instructor - part-time
Posted Feb 9

Position is responsible for instructing dance in one or more of the following disciplines: Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap and or any other style deemed appropriate by the Dance Programmer. Students can range from 4 years old to adult.

Job description and application


Children's Dance Instructor - part-time

Posted Feb 9

Position is responsible for instructing classes in the following disciplines: creative movement, tap/ballet combo and pre-ballet. Students will range between the ages of 3 ½ - 7 years old.

Job description and application



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WeatherWatcher: Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4pm Saturday

 
Snow accumulation has started, February 12, 2021
Photo by Carl Dinse

The National Weather Service in Seattle Friday morning upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning for the greater Seattle area, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the overnight hours into Saturday morning and through Saturday afternoon. Shoreline could pick up between 4-12 inches of snow. There are some forecast models that even suggest more snow than that, but 4-12 inches is most likely. 

Snowfall February 12, 2021
Photo by Carl Dinse
Breezy east winds are expected as well with gusts up to 25mph. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 20's Saturday morning and are expected to top out in the low 30's during the day.

More snow from another storm is expected on Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. 

A warm up is expected as well transitioning to rain into Monday morning, but timing is still uncertain. 

We could get an additional 2-4 inches of snow before we transition back to rainy weather.

Forecast next week: Rain is expected Monday, backing off to showers on Tuesday. Wednesday looks like a mostly dry day before another system moves in bringing more rain Wednesday night and Thursday. Rain is likely Thursday through Friday.

Temperatures are expected to remain on the cool side with low snow levels. Lows will be in the 30's early in the week, and in the low 40's late in the week. 

High temperatures will be in the low 40's creeping up to the mid 40's later in the week. 

There has been a lot of uncertainty in temperatures for next week with the forecast models sometimes showing opportunities for a mix of rain and snow. I will continue to provide updates as things change.



For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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PBS NewsHour: Sen Murray shares her harrowing story of being inches away from rioters on Jan 6

Friday, February 12, 2021

Sen. Patty Murray
From PBS NewsHour

"Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, a top Senate Democrat, revealed Friday that she came “inches away” from an encounter with violent rioters during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, speaking publicly about the experience for the first time as the Senate continued the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

"In an interview with PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff, the No. 3 Senate Democrat recounted hiding with her husband on the floor of an office near the Senate chamber as rioters banged on the door in an attempt to break in."

Watch the full interview between Sen. Patty Murray and PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff here.




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AG Ferguson saves the archives

Atty General Bob Ferguson
saved the National Archives 
from leaving Seattle
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Friday morning, February 12, 2021 that a federal judge blocked the sale and closure of the National Archives facility in Seattle.

"Our coalition of regional tribes, community organizations, the City of Seattle and the State of Oregon stopped the federal government's unlawful plan to sell the Archives and scatter the DNA of our region thousands of miles away.

"This is a major victory for tribes, racial equity, our history, good government, and the rule of law.

“This victory preserves our ability to physically connect to our history by visiting the Archives and accessing the un-digitized records that are deeply personal to so many. 

"The federal government callously ignored deep concerns raised by the decision to ship these records to California and Missouri, including issues related to racial equity, tribal relations, conservation, good government, and the rule of law. 

"The judge just did what these federal agencies should have done – consider the facility’s importance to our region and apply the law.”

Assistant Attorneys General Lauryn Fraas and Kristin Beneski are handling this case for Washington.



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Two very unlucky households are without power right now

Update: Hold the hot soup. The map is clear and they have power again.

Original story:

Two very unlucky households by Shoreline Community College on N 155th and Greenwood are without power right now.

Estimated time of restoration is 9am Saturday. 

Carl's weather stations are measuring around 25º.




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Gloria's Birds: Gerta knew she and Gerry were soulmates when she noticed the synchronicity of their landing...

 Three photos!
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

no other Gadwall would do!
--GZN


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Call for Culinary Creations for the Annual Edible Book Festival


Call for Culinary Creations for the Annual Edible Book Festival

Submit your entries online, now through March 26

Creativity will find a way! ShoreLake Arts will once again hold this event in a virtual space in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community. We appreciate and thank all of you for your understanding and ability to adapt along with us. Now, let’s talk about the Edible Book Festival!


Do you have an idea for a mouthwatering manuscript? A succulent storybook? A “punny'' take on a literary favorite? Then register your Edible Book project on the ShoreLake Arts website by Friday, March 26, 2021 and whip up something to tickle our tastebuds (and maybe our funny bones).

Your creation should be inspired by a book, or a pun on a book title, and made out of edible ingredients—sweet or savory. It may look like a book, tablet, or scroll...or be completely unique. Check out www.pinterest.com for inspiration. It’s free to participate and you’ll be eligible to win fabulous prizes from Third Place Books!


Adults and Youth may register. Youth entries are highly encouraged, maybe part of a book report for school? Kids get crafty - Join us and create some Edible Books! Yes, that's right... a book you can eat! A perfect place for book lovers to come together and create either edible things relating to books, or an edible book itself! Registration is entirely online and don’t forget to take a digital photo and upload to the form.

Our judges will rate and review all of the submissions through March 27 and 28. Plus, we need YOUR vote for the People's Choice Awards - voting will open online from 9am Saturday, March 27, to 4pm, Sunday, March 28. We will announce the winners via a live stream Sunday, March 28 on Facebook Live (winners will be posted on this page shortly afterwards).

Categories Include:
  • Most Punderful
  • Most Book-Like
  • Most Visually Appealing
  • Judges Choice Award
  • People's Choice Award

1st place winners will receive a $25 gift card to Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park!

Posting to social media? Feel free to tag us @ShoreLakeArts or use #EdibleBookFestival in your posts.

Thank you to our 2021 jurors: Bill the Chocolate Man, Susan Jones Davis, and Julie Hiers.

Our sponsors are critical in backing our event costs. This event is generously supported by our Presenting Sponsor Jack Malek of Windermere, and Third Place Books, City of Lake Forest Park, and City of Shoreline.

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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Want to get the most out of your bonus years? Learn how in this online class

Photo by little plant on Unsplash
Join the longevity revolution! 

Thanks to medical advances, people can expect to live longer lives into their 90's and beyond. 

How will you find the answers to make these bonus years more vibrant and meaningful to you? 

In Too Young to Retire: Recharging and Rebalancing in Your Bonus Years, an online class offered through Continuing Education at Shoreline Community College, you'll re-discover your strengths, values, passion, and priorities to design a purposeful life. 

By examining key issues, such as money, wellness, work, and community service, you will design a life plan filled with possibilities for your next step. Join facilitator Patrice Tabor and get motivated to take action!

Fee: $69
Dates: Thursdays, 2/18 - 3/11
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Click here to view the full details for this course and register today! Please contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for more information.



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Rep. Lauren Davis' bill on substance disorder treatment to receive hearing Friday morning in House Public Safety committee

Rep. Lauren Davis D-32
The Pathways to Recovery Act sponsored by Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline will receive a public hearing in the House Public Safety Committee on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10am.

The hearing will be televised on TVW https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2021021226

HB 1499, the Pathways to Recovery Act, sponsored by Reps. Lauren Davis and Kirsten Harris-Talley, proposes a new approach to promoting recovery and improving public safety by building a fully-funded substance use disorder continuum of care in lieu of eliminating ineffective and harmful criminal penalties for possession of personal use amounts of controlled substances.

The legislation recognizes that substance use disorder is a treatable brain disease from which people can and do recover if they are given access to effective services including pre-treatment outreach, treatment, and recovery support services.

No one has fallen too far into active addiction to recover, but the current system of consequences like arrest and incarceration is not effective at addressing this health condition.

Instead, possession charges lead to intensified feelings of shame and worthlessness, and increased substance use.

Recovery is born of hope, not of pain. A clear pathway to recovery for individuals is required. This includes focusing on the unique needs of individuals, providing evidence-based interventions, and a community that will invest in recovery.

The Pathways to Recovery Act will infuse person-centered care and resources like peer recovery coaches into every community.

The bill follows in the footsteps of Oregon’s successful 2020 ballot measure.

The House Public Safety committee will hear from individuals who have been directly impacted by substance use disorder, local government officials and prosecutors, religious leaders, and international experts.
  • Stephen Eisler, person in long-term recovery with 7 previous felony possession convictions
  • Linda Robertson, lost son to overdose
  • Michelle Horne-Richburg, impacted family member
  • Mika Watson-Cheesman and Sean Wright, PATH Peer Outreach Lead and PATH Outreach Coordinator, Capital Recovery Center
  • Cindy Grande, Olympia Bupe Clinic Medical Director
  • Marc Stern, Clinical Professor, University of Washington School of Public Health
  • Keith Blocker, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney
  • Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecuting Attorney
  • Nichole Alexander, Outreach and Engagement Staff, REACH/JustCARE Project
  • Carmen Pacheco-Jones, Director, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart
  • Ruth Dreifuss, Commissioner and former Chair, The Global Commission on Drug Policy; former President of Switzerland
  • João Augusto Castel-Branco Goulão, Director General, Portugal’s Intervention on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies General Directorate (SICAD)
  • Caitlin Hughes, Associate Professor, Flinders University (South Australia)
  • Monte Levine, Drug Policy Advocate and Health Expert
  • Meta Hogan, Staff, Gather Church
  • Meg Martin, Director, Interfaith Works


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Public Health interview series on COVID for deaf and hard of hearing


Public Health has created a series of interviews with COVID experts for community members who are deaf and hard of hearing. 

The COVID-19 video series is accessible to community members who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing including ASL interpretation, captions, and transcripts.

The interviews address current information on COVID-19, vaccine safety, historical medical racism and trauma, and challenges that mask wearing poses for community members who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and tips for communicating when someone signs or reads lips.




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County Councilmember Rod Dembowski joins Shoreline Fire as they begin to vaccinate adult family home residents

Dembowski (holding vaccine) with Shoreline Fire

County Councilmember Rod Dembowski joined the Shoreline Fire Department for their vaccination training session, and then in the field as they worked to vaccinate adult family home residents in Shoreline against Covid19.
 
The rollout is slow and uneven, but these frontline first responders were incredibly professional, caring, focused, prepared and inspiring. Seeing vaccines go into arms was cause for hope.
 
I’m working every day to help fix the stumbles we are seeing in this rollout. More supplies will help make it better. But we also need to help tear down the digital divide faced by many seniors trying to schedule their appointment. 

We need to continue to prioritize those most at risk of dying (seniors). And we need to give clarity and transparency about where we will be in the community once supplies are here. Your feedback and ideas are welcome. 



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Five regions advance to Phase 2 on Valentine's Day


Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that five new regions have met the metric requirements to progress to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington reopening plan, starting this weekend. The West and Puget Sound regions have maintained their metric requirements to stay in Phase 2.

The new regions progressing to Phase 2 are:
  • North (Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island)
  • North Central (Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant)
  • Northwest (Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason)
  • East (Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Garfield)
  • Southwest (Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Skamania, Clark, Klickitat)

The only region not moving to Phase 2 is the South Central region – which includes Ellensburg, Yakima, the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla.

Additionally, the governor announced Thursday evening that the five regions progressing will be able to do so starting Sunday, Feb. 14. The holiday weekend provides a large portion of a restaurant's yearly revenue, and by moving up the region's reopening date will allow dining establishments to benefit.



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NEW: 182nd Street Talk Friday



On Friday, February 12 at 7pm, Join Zoom Meeting by clicking this link:


Meeting ID: 889 1728 3830
Passcode: 886447

Feel free to forward this to others who might be interested!

For questions or more information contact:

Sally Yamasaki: syamasaki@pobox.com
Ross Baarslag-Benson: rossbb@comcast.net



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Case updates February 10, 2021

  • Vaccine Phase Finder Vaccine Locations
Case updates February 10, 2021


United States
  • cases 27,127,858 - 97,309 new cases in one day
  • deaths 470,110 -  3,645 new deaths in one day 

Washington state
  • cases 326,159 - 1,453 since last report
  • hospitalizations 18,531 - 1 since last report
  • deaths 4,633 - 30 since last report

King county
  • cases 79,233 - 66 in one day
  • hospitalizations 4,958 - 16 in one day
  • deaths 1,305 - 0 in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
  • cases 19,713 - 21 in one day
  • hospitalizations 1,180 - 6 in one day
  • deaths 342 -   -2 in one day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 1,970 -  -2 in one day
  • hospitalizations 176 -  1 in one day
  • deaths 86 - 0 in one day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 262 -  -1 in one day
  • hospitalizations 16 -  -1 in one day
  • deaths 4 - 0 in one day


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