Case updates February 21, 2021

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Case updates February 21, 2021

    United States 

    • cases 27,938,085 - 55,528 cases in one day
    • deaths 497,415 - 1,303 cases in one day


    Washington state 
    • cases 333,962 - 1168 in one day
    • hospitalizations 19,110 - 77 in one day
    • deaths 4,857 - 35 in one day

    King county
    • cases 81,277 - 102 since yesterday 
    • hospitalizations 5,082 - 10 since yesterday
    • deaths 1,345 - 0 since yesterday

    Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
    • cases 20,110 - 29 since yesterday 
    • hospitalizations 1,191 - 3 since yesterday
    • deaths 352 - 1 since yesterday

    Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
    • cases 1,992 -  -3 since yesterday 
    • hospitalizations 179 - 1 since yesterday 
    • deaths 87 - 0 since yesterday

    Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
    • cases 266 -  -1 since yesterday
    • hospitalizations 16 -   -1 since yesterday 
    • deaths 4 - 0 since yesterday


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    Eagle Scout project: donate your old phones and chargers

    Pilsung Kwak stands next to a store display which includes his drop off box
    Photo courtesy Pilsung Kwak

    Pilsung Kwak is currently conducting his Eagle Scout project with Troop 309 and The Lake Forest Park Rotary Club. Troop 309 is led by Scoutmaster Dwight Thompson and Assistant Scoutmaster Todd Wunder, who are both providing help in planning and conducting the project. 

    Kwak explains, "My project is a phone donation drive in which I am collecting ANY type of phone in ANY condition as well as things such as chargers (portable or not) and phone cases."

    These cellphones will be donated to the Youth Services Committee of the Lake Forest Park Rotary Foundation and given to homeless teenagers after restoration. 

    Homeless teenagers require these phones to call for help, find jobs, study for school, etc. and these issues have been exacerbated by COVID-19. Most businesses allow limited in-person access meaning phones are an even more vital resource. 

    The project is currently ongoing and will be conducted until March 1st. 

    "I currently have 4 stores that serve as drop-off zones for the phones. In each store is a box which I put there to collect the phones. 

    These stores are:


    Each store has a drop-off box which will be regularly cleaned and emptied by volunteers from my Troop. Simply drop your phone and other miscellaneous objects into the box and we will take care of the rest. 

    Please abide by all Covid-19 restrictions while donating your phones. Thank you very much for helping better our community. 

    For more information or question, they have a website at: https://www.bsa309.org/eagleproject or email pskwak22@gmail.com




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    Flags at half-staff: Remembering the lives lost to COVID-19

    Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in remembrance of the 500,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19.

    Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, February 26, 2021.

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

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



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    Call Lake Forest Park City Hall to schedule a pick-up for free cloth masks

    LFP City Hall
    Photo by Steven H. Robinson
    As part of the State’s effort to ensure everyone has access to face coverings, the City of Lake Forest Park has cloth masks for distribution.

    The City is offering pick-up by appointment for distribution at City Hall.

    Details:
    • Call City Hall to schedule a pick up and the quantity you are requesting at 206-368-5440.
    • Appointments to pick up masks can be made Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00Noon.
    Where:

    Lake Forest Park City Hall
    17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending doubling of cloth masks. 



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    Five police departments coordinate to catch robbers who held up Kenmore Rite Aid while armed with a handgun

    Friday morning, February 19, 2021 shortly before noon, two males robbed the Kenmore Rite Aid while armed with a handgun.

    The males fled in a vehicle that was found soon after by Kenmore Officers. During a traffic stop on NE Bothell Way, two of the three occupants were detained, while the third fled on foot.

    Multiple agencies, including the King County Sheriff's Office, Shoreline Police, Woodinville Police, Bothell Police, and Lake Forest Park Police arrived to set a perimeter to contain the third robbery suspect. 

    Prior to a police K9 arriving, the subject was located in a dumpster near 73rd/NE Bothell Way. He fled again, only to be arrested after another foot chase. All three subjects are in custody, and there is no further danger to the public. KCSO Major Crimes Detectives are conducting the investigation.

    The three involved subjects are suspected to be involved in multiple other armed robberies in the region. They were all booked in the King County Jail on Friday evening on robbery charges.

    In the Kenmore robbery, a firearm was displayed by a suspect, and two firearms were later recovered from the suspect vehicle.

    When the fleeing suspect was arrested, a partner agency Detective was injured and was treated at a local hospital. The Detective was released soon after and will be okay.

    We would like to thank our partners within the King County Sheriff's Office (including Shoreline Police and Woodinville Police), and our neighboring agencies of Bothell PD and Lake Forest Park PD for their assistance in capturing these violent persons.



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    AG Ferguson: PurEnvironment pleads guilty to environmental criminal charges for COVID-related scam

    Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that PurEnvironment, a Utah-based mold remediation company, pleaded guilty to environmental crimes charges Ferguson brought regarding the company’s false claims that its products could provide “90+ day protection” against COVID-19. 


    FALSE CLAIM
    King County District Court Judge Gregg H. Hirakawa sentenced the company to a year of probation, ordered to pay a $15,000 fine, and come into compliance with state and federal regulations.

    As the COVID-19 pandemic began, the company claimed on its website and in statements to the press that one of its mold-inhibiting pesticides could “completely rid” homes and businesses of COVID-19 and protect against it for 90 days. 

    In reality, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has only approved this pesticide for inhibiting the growth of mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria. It is not approved for any use against viruses, let alone “90-day protection” against them.

    Thankfully, no individuals or businesses are known to have actually hired or paid PurEnvironment for these services.

    See more HERE



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    Signs of spring

    Monday, February 22, 2021

    This bush is trying very hard to bloom.
    Watch this space. Photo by LL
     

    Never mind the snow, or wind, or power outage, or rain.

    Mailbox with its feet in flowers
    Photo by Seattle Poppy


    The flowers say that it's spring.



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    Midnight update on power outage

     
    Power outage at midnight

    There are advantages to being the only place in the county with power outages. There's no delay in getting crews to your outage area.

    One of the original outages in northwest Seattle is still out. 250 people can expect power by 3am.

    The 175th area power is fully restored. One household a few blocks south is still out.

    Echo Lake is down to two households.

    Five households near Ballinger are still out.

    89 in Lake Forest Park are waiting for the downed tree to be cleared. Power will be back by 2:45am

    --Diane Hettrick



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    Case updates February 20, 2021

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    Case updates February 20, 2021


    United States 
    • cases 27,882,557 - 71,214 since yesterday
    • deaths 496,112 - 2,104 since yesterday

    Washington state - not updated
    • cases 333,794
    • hospitalizations 19,033
    • deaths 4,822

    King county - partially updated
    • cases 81,175 
    • hospitalizations 5,062
    • deaths 1,345

    Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
    • cases 20,081 
    • hospitalizations 1,188
    • deaths 351

    Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
    • cases 1,995 
    • hospitalizations 178
    • deaths 87

    Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
    • cases 267
    • hospitalizations 17
    • deaths 4

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    Summer camps at Kruckeberg Garden

    Sunday, February 21, 2021


    2021 Summer Camps!

    June is just around the corner and you know what that means... SUMMER CAMPS!

    Science, art, games, and friends abound in our week-long outdoor day camps at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. We will explore the world around us, feeding our curiosity, fueling our imagination, and fostering an appreciation for nature.


    Signup before March 1st to receive an early bird discount.

    Scholarships available, please email emma@kruckeberg.org for more info.



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    The LFP Farmers Market’s Sweet 16 - Take the Market Challenge


    Third Place Commons is turning 21 (finally!) this year, and the party is on! In fact, the Third Place Commons Finally 21 Online Party and Fundraiser is just around the corner on Saturday, March 6th at 5 PM. But, of course, Third Place Commons isn’t the only one enjoying a big birthday this year.

    The Commons’ largest program, The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opened in 2005, which means the market is celebrating its Sweet 16 this year! Two big birthdays, two great reasons for a party. And with the big event coming up, it’s time for Challenge #3 in the weekly Finally 21 scavenger h

    Each Sunday during (non-COVID) market season, the LFP Farmers Market hosts over 40 vendors and around 7,000 shoppers per week. The market means a lot to a lot of people, and we all have our market favorites. 

    So what do you love most about the LFP Farmers Market? Think of your favorite thing to get from the market, or your favorite vendor. What do you love and why? You'll have an opportunity to share during the celebration!


    By the way, if you missed the first two challenges, you can take the Memory Challenge here and the Music Challenge here.

    Third Place Commons remains a busy hub of community through these challenging times thanks to TPC at Home programs like the upcoming Comic Book Reality: Superheroes and the Power of Representation on Wednesday, Feb. 24th. And the farmers market will open on schedule again this coming Mother’s Day, as it has every year since 2005.

    Your support is the key to maintaining community in these isolating times, and critical to sustain Third Place Commons until the indoor space can once again reopen for everyone

    Help raise vital funds to support Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. Get your party passes for the big event here.

    Third Place Commons gives thanks to sponsors Republic Services and the Town Center at Lake Forest Park (owned by Merlone Geier Partners), whose ongoing partnership and support are greatly appreciated.

    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 with TPC At Home programs. 

    To learn more, or to make a gift to support the Commons and the market, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org.



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    Wind blowing, branches and trees fall, transformers blowing, and power going out



    And how's your evening?

    First a tree came down and took out power to 150 homes just south of 175th. There was another large outage in the area just south of 145th and The Highlands.

    Now the map has more outages popping up. It includes an area of Lake Forest Park that I just drove through when all the lights were on.

    The street is covered with small tufts of greenery.

    Carl Dinse says his Shoreline weather station in Richmond Beach registered a 45mph wind gust.

    And the evening is young.

    --Diane Hettrick



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    Scene on the Sound: Polar Star returns to port in Seattle

     
    Photo by Lee Wolfe

    USCGC Polar Star Returns to her homeport in Seattle from a rare mission to the Arctic. Typically she resupplies a research station in Antarctica but that trip was canceled due to the pandemic. She was commissioned in 1976 and is the US's only remaining heavy icebreaker.



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    Shoreline Park Board Feb 25 to consider transportation to parks, and recommended name for new park

    New park on 185th to get a name



    Attend the Meeting via Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97515984680
    Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 7:00 pm - 8:59pm

    Agenda Highlights
    • Director's Report
    • Transportation Master Plan
    • Park Name Recommendation
    • Arts and Cultural Services Subcommittee Recommendation

    Link to Full Meeting Packet (PDF)

    Comment on Agenda Items



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    Case updates February 19, 2021 - not much to report over the weekend

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    Case updates February 19, 2021


    United States 
    • cases 27,811,343 - 73,468 since yesterday
    • deaths 494,008 - 2,549 since yesterday

    Washington state
    • cases 333,794 - 890 since yesterday
    • hospitalizations 19,033 - 64 since yesterday
    • deaths 4,822 - not reported on weekends

    King county - not updated
    • cases 80,859 - 
    • hospitalizations 5,062
    • deaths 1,345

    Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) - not updated 
    • cases 19,977 
    • hospitalizations 1,186
    • deaths 352

    Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018) - not updated
    • cases 1,988 
    • hospitalizations 179
    • deaths 86

    Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018) - not updated
    • cases 264
    • hospitalizations 15
    • deaths 4

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    New business: Pilates Northwest has relocated to Shoreline


    After 20 years in the Lake City neighborhood, Pilates Northwest has found its new home in the Ballinger neighborhood area of Shoreline. 

    Located in the The Annex building adjacent to Ballinger Village, the studio is brand new after a total remodel of the former Sylvia’s Swimwear space by Blox Construction.


    Louise Beckley, owner of Pilates Northwest, describes it like this: “Relocation has been an almost 2-year project. We finally found our perfect new location and are extremely pleased with the feeling of the space-- an environment that is serene, beautiful and functional. 
    "From our new state-of-the-art commercial Pilates equipment to our ozone-free ionizing system in our HVAC system, we have thought through every detail to create an inviting space.”


    Pilates has long been known as a form of exercise adaptable for all. 

    With benefits like enhanced abdominal and core strength, balanced muscular development, aligned upright posture and increased flexibility, Pilates has had a reputation as not only a form of fitness, but also an exercise system that helps with rehabilitation from injury, improving movement challenges, and is suitable for young and older folks like. 


    Beckley goes on to say, “we specialize in adapting Pilates to individual client needs. From the “over-50 crowd” to Pilates for beginners, to helping those with movement challenges, we have the expertise, education and experience to create a specialized plan appropriate for each client.”

    Pilates Northwest is pleased to be a new community member in the Lake Forest Park/Ballinger area. Offering private sessions and small group classes in the brand new, beautiful studio is a small business owner’s dream come true. 


    With seven fully certified Pilates instructors, each with over ten years’ experience, the intention is set to take great care in creating individualized Pilates sessions dedicated to helping people move better and feel better. At Pilates Northwest, everyone is welcome.


    Please visit Pilates Northwest at 20030 Ballinger Way NE in Shoreline, call 206-368-6904 or visit www.pilatesnorthwest.com to get started.



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    Board of Health to weigh how helmet laws may discriminate against homeless individuals

    County council and Board of Health
    to reconsider helmet law unintended
    consequences. Stock photo

    After a Crosscut story in December reported that data in Seattle showed nearly half of all helmet citations going to people experiencing homelessness, King County Board of Health member Jeanne Kohl-Welles pushed successfully on Thursday to include the issue in the 2021 board work plan.

    “I’m pleased that today the King County Board of Health added the subject of disparate impacts of bicycle helmet laws in King County to our work plan for this year. Unfortunately, the intent of a policy does not necessarily always align with the outcome,” said Kohl-Welles.

    “What’s important to do here is really dig deep into the enforcement patterns of the helmet law and gain a better understanding on how this impacts King County residents. 
    "While I have supported the helmet law, I believe that if this policy is causing disproportionate harm on already marginalized communities, including individuals experiencing homelessness, we absolutely need to explore how to facilitate safe biking practices without criminalization.”

    Data in Austin and Dallas, Texas found that enforcement of mandatory helmet laws tended to discriminate against people of color and as a result those cities either repealed or changed those laws. In Tampa, Florida, nearly 80% of bicycling-related citations during a three-year period went to African-Americans, even though they made up only 25% of the population.

    “An evaluation of the helmet law in our county will be an important body of work this year for the Board of Health,” said Joe McDermott, a King County Councilmember who serves as Chair of the Board of Health. 
    “Bicycling must be a safe and healthy transportation opportunity in every community, and we must ensure we aren’t contributing to inequitable and systemic problems for marginalized individuals dealing with law enforcement and the legal system. 
    "I’m looking forward to a robust public conversation on this issue, informed by data, research and the experience of the residents of King County.”

    Lime and Jump bikes are now ubiquitous in downtown Seattle and beyond, and while city and county ordinances require riders to wear helmets, the companies don’t provide them, leaving riders on the hook for carrying their own helmets.

    Kohl-Welles’ amendment calls for the issue of disparate impacts to be further explored by the Board of Health to determine if changing or repealing King County’s helmet laws would improve equity.



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    Birds: Bushtits in bushes

     
    Photo by Tanis Coralee Leonhardi

    These busy little songbirds are Bushtits. They live in flocks of 10 to 40 birds and weigh 0.1 - 0.2 ounce each. 

    They are native to our area and typically live here year round. 

    They come to feed in our yard as we keep at least one peanut butter and jelly/berry suet block out for them at all times. 

    They live in sock shaped hanging nests made of moss, spider webs and grasses.

    Tanis has been working at catching a good photo of these little birds and finally these two posed for her!

    --Susan Leonhardi



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    March 10 Chamber of Commerce meeting features Rod Dembowski


    March ZOOM Luncheon Networking Event Featuring Rod Dembowski

    Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 11:30am - 1:00pm
    ZOOM Meeting


    King County Councilmember and Shoreline Chamber of Commerce member, Rod Dembowski, will be discussing the County’s response to COVID-19, including how to support small businesses in need and how to expand access to vaccines.

    County Councilmember
    Rod Dembowski
    Speaker Bio


    Following a twelve year legal career at Foster Pepper, Rod was elected to the King County Council in 2013.

    As Chair of the Mobility and Environment Committee, Rod led efforts to improve and expand service at Metro, clean up waterways, and protect open space. 

    Rod has focused efforts to reduce disparities in health outcomes, fight cancer, and improve women’s health as past Board of Health Chair. 

    In the fight against COVID-19, Rod’s focused his work on supporting those who have suffered the health and economic impacts of the virus, as well as expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines. 

    Rod has passed several major initiatives including the Youth Action Plan, a nation-leading family leave program, ballot access laws, juvenile justice reforms, and a major veterans housing program. 

    He has never missed a vote. In 2018 he was named Public Official of the Year by the Municipal League of King County.

    Agenda:

    11:30 a.m. Introductions and Networking
    12:00 p.m. Speaker Presentation
    12:55 p.m. Announcements

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    Please RSVP online or email info@shorelinechamber.org so we can sent you a reminder.


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    FBI still working to identify insurgents from invasion of national Capitol: Photo 216

    FBI photo 216 
    The FBI has brought to justice many of the participants in the violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, but more people are still at large. 

    If you know this individual, submit a tip at http://tips.fbi.gov 

    When you leave a tip, refer to photo 216.


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    Shoreline Council to hear two panel presentations on police accountability

    Shoreline City Hall and Council Chamber
    Photo by Steven H. Robinson
    From the City of Shoreline

    Events over the past year, both locally and nationally, have heightened the public’s interest in policy issues, as well as proposals for change, related to law enforcement. 

    The Shoreline City Council will hear from two panels on topics related to police accountability at its next two meetings, February 22 and March 1, 2021. 

    The Council is seeking to learn more about current policy discussions at the state level as well as better understand some of the current efforts at the regional and local level.

    On February 22, Council will hear from representatives of Not This Time and the Association of Washington Cities on the status of current efforts to make changes to state law related to police accountability. 

    Current legislative proposals address a broad range of subject matter, including use of force, changes to oversight, officer training, and more. 

    In addition to the presentations on current legislation, Council will also hear from an academic researcher who will share her perspectives on both the uses and limitations of quantitative data when talking about accountability in law enforcement.

    On March 1, there will be a panel presentation on citizen involvement and engagement and how it relates to oversight and accountability in law enforcement. Panelists will discuss how to build more trust between members of law enforcement and the communities they serve. 

    The panel will also look more closely at the benefits and challenges of body worn cameras – a tool currently being evaluated by the King County Sheriff's Office – to promote greater transparency and accountability. 

    Panelists will include representatives from citizen oversight organizations, such as the Citizen's Advisory Committee for King County's Office for Law Enforcement Oversight and the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, as well as the King County Sheriff's Office, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

    You may watch a live feed of the Council meetings online; join the meetings via Zoom Webinar; or listen to the meetings over the telephone. Visit shorelinewa.gov/councilmeetings to learn more. 

    Recordings of the Council meetings will also be available at shorelinewa.gov/councilmeetings after each meeting



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    Gloria's Birds: Mallardramatic!

    Saturday, February 20, 2021

    Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

    Started out with the intruder-Mallard sticking [too] close to the Mallard couple for several minutes - the intruder is the male on the outside, swimming alongside the lovebirds.
     
    Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

    Then the males crossed swords (ok, beaks!) in the second pic and the battle ensued in third and fourth pics. 

    Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

    Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

    Ultimately, no one was hurt and the intruder swam off to join another female.

    --Gloria Z Nagler



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    Lake Forest Park police join forces with UW police to raise money for Special Olympics

    Lt. Zanella 2019 Polar Plunge
    Lake Forest Park police have supported the Special Olympics for years, with multiple events each year to raise money for the cause. 

    This year Lieutenant Diego Zanella is again spearheading the project for LFP.

    Some weeks ago, University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) Sergeant “Willy” Bergin and Zanella decided that their two police departments could combine forces to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington. 

    Special Olympics is a global movement of people who are trying to create a new world of inclusion and community, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability.

    Zanella talked about the changes to this year's events. 

    "Usually, the Polar Plunge is one of the top fundraising events that supports Special Olympics. We get together, we decide where to plunge, we raise money… and we jump in freezing waters! 

    'This year, due to Covid-19, the organizers decided that, although we may be miles apart, we can still come together virtually and “SIGN UP, SPLASH, and SHARE.” 

    See the video https://polarplungewa.com/ to find out how to Plunge virtually!

    Chief Harden and Zanella, and UWPD officers and cadets, will participate in the event, which is scheduled on February 22-26, 2021 and the money raised between the two police departments will go entirely to Special Olympics to support children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Washington state. 

    'We are not sure yet how we are going to “splash” although it appeals to me to throw a bucket of cold water at my Chief… for charity of course!'  
     

    Fundraising page here https://impact.sowa.org/team/339070 for Team UW Police and Lake Forest Park Police

    People can make online donations on our team fundraising page or mail a donation directly to Special Olympics Washington at Special Olympics Washington, C/O Polar Plunge, 2815 Second Ave, Suite 370, Seattle, WA 98121 (please be sure to include our team name with the donation!).




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    Case updates February 18, 2021

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    Case updates February 18, 2021


    United States 
    • cases 27,737,875 - 67,437 since yesterday
    • deaths 491,455 - 2,356 since yesterday

    Washington state
    • cases 332,904 - 897 since yesterday
    • hospitalizations 18,969 - 35 since yesterday
    • deaths 4,822 - 19 since yesterday 

    King county
    • cases 80,859 - 224 since yesterday 
    • hospitalizations 5,062 - 20 since yesterday 
    • deaths 1,345 - 14 since yesterday 

    Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
    • cases 19,977 -   -36 since yesterday 
    • hospitalizations 1,186 -   -7 since yesterday
    • deaths 352 -   5 since yesterday 

    Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
    • cases 1,988 -   -15 since yesterday 
    • hospitalizations 179 -  -1 since yesterday
    • deaths 86 -  -1 since yesterday

    Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
    • cases 264 - 0 since yesterday
    • hospitalizations 15 -   -1 since yesterday 
    • deaths 4 - 0 since yesterday


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    Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill


    Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed House Bill 1368, which appropriates $2.2 billion in federal funding that has been allocated to states in response to the ongoing COVID emergency. The legislation takes effect immediately.

    “Our focus this year is relief, recovery and resilience, and this legislation will help us make tremendous progress in all of those areas. Washingtonians have been exemplary in helping limit the spread of COVID-19, but it has not come without its economic and emotional costs,” Inslee said. 
    “The process of getting to a post-pandemic era has already begun, and we will come out of this stronger because of legislation like what I am signing today.”

    In December, Inslee asked the Legislature to act early on COVID relief legislation, and the Legislature responded with HB 1368, which addresses a host of needs facing Washingtonians right now.

    The bill provides:
    • $714 million in assistance for K-12 schools
    • $618 million for public health’s response to COVID, including testing, investigation and contact tracing; and funding for vaccination efforts
    • $365 million for emergency eviction, rental and utility assistance
    • $240 million for business assistance grants
    • $50 million for child care
    • $26 million for food banks and other food programs
    • $91 million for income assistance, including $65 million for relief for the state’s immigrant population
    The House legislation was sponsored by Rep. Timm Ormsby. Sen. Christine Rolfes sponsored companion legislation in the Senate.

    “Local communities have done their part to keep us all safe during this pandemic. This bill is just one step the Legislature will take this year to support those who are struggling most in our state," said Ormsby, chair of the House Appropriations Committee. 
    "As we approach the budgeting process, we are keeping our focus on investments that equitably address the needs in struggling communities and help families and small businesses get through this current stage of the pandemic.”

    Read the full bill here

    Rep. Gerry Pollet D-46 signed on to the bill.


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    Early morning hours: collision on freeway blocks two lanes



    On I-5 northbound just south of NE 175th St there is a collision blocking the right general purpose lane and the HOV lane.

    Shoreline Fire is on the scene

    Prior to 1:50am February 20, 2021





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