Case updates March 8, 2021

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Case updates March 8, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 28,937,762 - 124,338 in one day
  • Total deaths 524,695 - 845 in one day

Washington state
  • Total cases 346,403 - 672 in one day
  • Total hospitalizations 19,692 - 15 in one day
  • Total deaths 5,077 - 14 in one day

King county
  • Total cases 83,274 - 78 since yesterday 
  • Total hospitalizations 5,150 - 3 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 1,421 - 5 in one day

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total cases 20,602 - 26 since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 1,204 -   -2 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 368 - 2 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • Total cases 2,029 -   -2 since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 187 - 1 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 91 - 0 new deaths

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 276 - 0 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 16 -   -1 since yesterday
  • deaths 4 - 0 since yesterday


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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during February 2021

The following are properties that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of February 2021. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.





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New county law makes it illegal to hack into virtual addiction recovery and mental health meetings

Zoom meeting photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash
The King County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation that makes it illegal in King County to hack into virtual addiction recovery and mental health meetings.

The proposed ordinance, sponsored by King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn, aims to protect the privacy of individuals who are going through an addiction recovery or mental health program on a videoconference platform such as Zoom. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of such meetings have shifted to these platforms.

The ordinance would create the offense of obtaining information or disrupting video teleconferences of recovery, mental health, and behavioral health support groups without authorization, and prescribe civil penalties.

Since the start of the pandemic, national data has shown a 13% increase in alcohol or controlled substance use, with 40% of people reporting depression, mental health, or substance use. The pandemic has also resulted in a shift to virtual meetings on videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom. With new proposed civil penalties, victims of virtual meeting hacks or disruptions will have due course to sue the perpetrator.


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Edmonds Police: Murder of 7-11 store clerk still being actively investigated

Nagendiram Kandasamy
From the Edmonds Police department

It has been just over a year since the life of Nagendiram Kandasamy was tragically taken while he was working at a 7-11 store on Highway 99 (just north of the border with Shoreline).

Mr. Kandasamy was killed February 21, 2020 by a masked assailant who burst into the store and jumped on the counter before shooting him.

See our previous story here  

Roughly three weeks later on March 15th, detectives located two persons of interest who were taken into custody after a prolonged standoff with a police swat team. 

The 24-year-old man and 25-year-old woman continue to be persons of interest in the investigation but have not been formally charged with this incident. The male remains in custody on other charges while the female was released from custody in December of 2020.

7-11 killer
Our detectives continue to actively work this investigation and have remained in regular contact with the Mr. Kandasamy’s family. 

They have also worked closely with the county prosecutor and other law enforcement partners to provide a thorough investigation that is supported by facts that will lead to a conviction in a court of law.

There have been many challenges in this complex investigation, to include the three week time frame before the persons of interest were identified and evidence was recovered. 

Detectives have remained steadfast in their investigation and their efforts to bring to justice those who are responsible for or who assisted in Mr. Kandasamy’s murder.

There are people out there that have information on this case. We are asking that you contact us.

The Edmonds Police Department will continue working until charges can be filed against those responsible and the family of Mr. Kandasamy can be provided some aspect of closure.

If you have any information please contact Edmonds Police at: Policetips@edmondswa.gov or our Tip Line 425-771-0212

Crime Stoppers and the 7-11 Corporation have also partnered to offer an $11,000 reward for an arrest and charges against a suspect(s).

If you wish to remain anonymous and receive the cash reward then you need to submit the information to Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound by downloading the P3 Tips App to your phone or by going to www.P3Tips.com You will never be asked to give your name. You can also call the anonymous Hotline at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).



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DATE CHANGE: Pop-up vaccine clinic at the Dale Turner Y this Saturday

Dale Turner YMCA on Aurora
The Dale Turner YMCA is partnering with Public Health and the Shoreline Fire Department to hold a vaccine clinic this Saturday, March 13, 2021.

The event on Saturday is specific for our 65 years plus community and in particular our BIPOC 65+. 
Below is a little more detail for the event:

They are currently working on filling time slots between 9:00am - 12:00noon and can schedule 15 people for each 30 min time slot.

Vaccines will take place in the Dale Turner Family Y gym. The P1 parking garage will be open for community members to park in.

Community members will need to register ahead of time by sending an email to ccross@seattleymca.org

Provide this information:
  • first name 
  • last name 
  • telephone number 
  • date of birth 
  • language
  • email if available
The Shoreline Fire Dept will be administering the Johnson and Johnson single shot vaccine.

The Dale Turner YMCA is located at south Echo Lake 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 enter from westbound 192nd by the Interurban Trail.

Updated: article was updated to reflect the date change to Saturday March 13, 2021


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City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management will offer online CERT training

CERT training available in Shoreline
The City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training beginning on March 31, 2021.

CERT is a training program used nationwide to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters and is an integral part of the Ready Shoreline program.

While CERT training normally includes both lecture and hands-on training, this session will be offered as a hybrid course with lectures being provided online and practical demonstrations being offered at a later date.

The course consists of eight classes to be held one class per week on Tuesday evenings. Classes will start at 6:30pm.

Participants will receive training in the areas of disaster preparedness, fire suppression, disaster first aid, search and rescue, terrorism awareness and disaster psychology.

Class size is limited so register soon!

If you would like to register for this CERT Basic Training course, go to www.shorelinewa.gov/readyshoreline and click on the CERT Class Sign-Up button.

For more information, contact The Shoreline Office of Emergency Management at soem@shorelinewa.gov



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Back to school - buses, balloons, and real desks

Principal Andrew Lohman greeted Echo Lake students as they arrived

By Diane Hettrick

Monday was the first day of the new hybrid school day in Shoreline schools. K-5 students had the option of a half day school in a classroom four days a week and many families took advantage of the offer.

Balloons welcome Briarcrest Bulldogs

If you are looking for balloons you may have to wait because it looks like the schools bought out the local supply. Every school was festooned with balloons and welcome back signs.

Another view of Briarcrest

Social distancing from Briarcrest staff and teachers.

Cheetahs pose for a photo op at Meridian Park

Note to environmentalists and bird lovers - I asked and most of the balloons were just filled with normal air and connected to wires. All were disposed of properly.

Brookside Blue Jays

At Brookside, the sign says "We đź’— Our Kids and Families - Keep SOARing Blue Jays!"

Parkwood classroom

Inside the classrooms, the desks were spaced widely apart. For children who have been sitting on floors, beds, and kitchen tables, it should be a welcome change to sore backs to have chairs and desks the right height.

The Cheetah greets the children at Meridian Park

A bit of fun with the Cheetah mascot at Meridian Park to help the kids transition after a year away from classrooms.

A classroom at Syre

In this Syre classroom, belongings stay with each student as a COVID-19 precaution.

On Wednesdays, all students will be on remote learning.

All photos courtesy Shoreline Schools



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Scene on the Sound: Snow-covered Mount Baker

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

 

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

A fully covered Mt Baker gleams in the sun while beach walkers get a mixture of sun and shade.

Edmonds Waterfront Park on Sunday.




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The Washington State Library

The Washington State Library in Tumwater

Washington State Library (WSL) has digitized over 450,000 pages of historic Washington newspapers for the Washington Digital Newspapers (WDN) website, including more than 27,000 pages now available and free to the public.

These include the Anacortes American (1985-2000) and The Catholic Northwest Progress(1957-1966). The WDN program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

In 2018, WSL received a $324,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to participate in the National Digital Newspaper Program by digitizing 100,000 more pages for Chronicling America

Hosted by the Library of Congress, Chronicling America is a national newspaper site with over 15 million keyword-searchable pages. New titles including The Northwest Enterprise, Northwest Times, Spokane Woman, Southwest Washington Labor Press, and White Bluffs Spokesman are now available – all of which are in the public domain.

WSL’s physical newspaper collection in Olympia includes over 6,500 newspaper titles with more than 50,000 reels of microfilm. It’s one of the best “go-to” places for Washington newspapers!

--From the office of the Washington Secretary of State



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Sign up for Sound Transit's BRT meeting for Lake Forest Park residents

Sign up for Lake Forest Park online public meetings about the Bus Rapid Transit along SR 522

The project team is hosting online public meetings for each city along the project corridor. We hosted our meetings for Kenmore and Seattle/Shoreline last week, and we will be hosting meetings for Lake Forest Park and Bothell/Woodinville this week.

We hope you will attend to learn about the design in your neighborhood, ask questions and share your thoughts. 

The online public meetings will have Spanish and Mandarin spoken interpretation, ASL interpretation and English closed captioning.
 
To sign up, visit sr522brt.participate.online

The dates for the remaining online public meetings are (7-8pm PT):
  • Lake Forest Park: Tuesday, March 9
  • Bothell/Woodinville: Wednesday, March 10
Missed the meeting? You can view our recorded presentation online! Our pre-recorded presentation for our online public meetings is available at our online open house and the Sound Transit YouTube channel.

See design updates in your city: View our interactive map and download detailed roll plots to explore our proposed preliminary design.

What's next for the project: Learn what you can expect as the project moves forward.

Share your thoughts: Take our quick online survey to let us know how we can improve our future community outreach.

COVID-19 impacts to Sound Transit projects: Revenue reductions caused by the COVID-19 recession combined with rising cost estimates will affect plans and timelines for Sound Transit expansion projects. 



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Case updates March 7, 2021

Case updates March 7, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 28,813,424 - 41,675 in one day
  • Total deaths 523,850 - 877 in one day

Washington state
  • Total cases 345,731 - 1,199 in 2 days 
  • Total hospitalizations 19,677 - 78 in 2 days 
  • Total deaths 5,063 - 22 in 2 days 

King county
  • Total cases 83,196 - 93 since yesterday 
  • Total hospitalizations 5,147 - 2 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 1,416 - 1 in 3 days

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total cases 20,576 - 8 since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 1,206 -   -1 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 366 - 0 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • Total cases 2,031 - 3 since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 186 -   -1 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 91 - 0 new deaths

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 276 - 0 recent
  • hospitalizations 17 - 0 recent
  • deaths 4 - 0 recent


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Drive thru dinner Friday at the Senior Center - pot pie

Friday, March 12th, 2021

5:00pm-6:30pm

Drive Through Dinner

$10 for chicken pot pie, coleslaw and a cookie

First come first serve, cash only. Come and get it!

18560 1st Ave NE - southernmost building on Shoreline Center campus
facing NE 185th


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Shoreline Schools open with hybrid model

Ridgecrest Elementary
Photo by Seattle Poppy
By Diane Hettrick

There was a school bus on my block this morning, with an eager child and a yappy dog. I won't know for a long time how many children will actually use that stop.

The hybrid model that Shoreline is using places students in K-5 general education classrooms into morning or afternoon cohorts to attend school in person four days a week:
  • Cohort A will attend school in person in the mornings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week. They will then do remote learning in the afternoons and all day on Wednesdays.
  • Cohort B will attend school in person in the afternoons on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week. They will do remote learning in the mornings and all day on Wednesdays.
Some students will continue with all remote learning.

The Seattle Times published a large photo from Echo Lake Elementary. You can see it here

Seattle Schools have issued a flat statement that they will not be open this school year. One of their issues, other than unvaccinated teachers, is that most of their buildings are very old and do not have updated ventilation systems.

Shoreline has a rotating plan to keep all its schools up to standard. Both high schools were rebuilt in 2014 and both middle schools are so new that students have barely used Einstein and Kellogg has not yet opened. The good news is that both schools were completed ahead of time, and construction crews didn't have to work around students on campus as they did with the high schools. (And students didn't have to work around construction.)

Students in hybrid learning wear masks and observe social distancing.



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Washington State Quitline: 20 years helping Washingtonians break free from tobacco

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health Quitline has provided free, personalized tobacco cessation counseling and medication to tens of thousands of callers.

In 2020, the North American Quitline Consortium ranked Washington’s quitline second in the nation for its participant quit rate.

It is more important than ever to reduce tobacco use and vaping because they increase the risk of developing serious health complications from viral infections, including COVID-19.

The quitline helps meet the needs of distinct groups, such as teens who vape and pregnant women who smoke, by counseling them on ways to beat nicotine addiction. Counseling is available in more than 240 languages, and participants can also get text- and web-based support.

An evaluation of 2018-19 quitline services estimated that nearly 35 percent of participants quit tobacco within seven months of registering. And, for every dollar spent on services, Washington saved five dollars in lost productivity, medical, and other costs.

Still, Washington spends more than $2.8 billion on annual health care related to smoking. About 8,300 Washington adults die each year from smoking, with a disproportionately high burden on minorities and people who receive low wages.

As of 2019, 13 percent of adults in Washington smoked cigarettes. Nationally, tobacco use is still the leading preventable cause of disease and death.

To get help quitting cigarettes, vaping or any tobacco product, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text READY to 200-400. Health care providers can refer patients online at quitline.com



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AG Ferguson: Brown Paper Tickets will fully refund event organizers, ticket buyers affected by pandemic-related cancellations

Monday, March 8, 2021


OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that, as a result of his lawsuit, Seattle-based ticketing company Brown Paper Tickets must fully refund all consumers who purchased tickets to canceled events, and pay all money it owes to organizers of past events. 

An estimated 45,000 event organizers and ticket purchasers nationwide, and internationally, will receive a total of approximately $9 million from today’s resolution. 

The company is also required to pay the Attorney General’s Office $70,000 for attorney’s costs and fees.

From March 19, 2020, through February 23, 2021, the Attorney General’s Office received 1,200 complaints from consumers about the company’s conduct. 

An estimated 45,000 people have been affected nationwide, according to the lawsuit. Many of these consumers are organizers and attendees of small, nonprofit or community-based events, like those at community centers, schools or children’s theaters.

Consumers do not have to file a claim to receive their restitution. Brown Paper Tickets will reach out directly to ticket holders and event organizers to arrange a refund. In addition, Washingtonians will receive a letter or email from the Attorney General’s Office notifying them of their refund.

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Wednesday virtual session on Women and finances 2pm


On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 2pm Christine Campbell with SOFA Financial will lead a virtual workshop on "Women Approaching Retirement and Beyond" that covers a broad range of information for women.

It will touch on Women and Money, Divorce and Widowhood, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning and Risk Management Women and their Wealth.

Wednesday 2:00-2:45pm

Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 
password senior2021

Or click here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85984848513?pwd=QlJjOWhWZVFJSFJCcDZPdDR3NzVPZz09
  • What: A Zoom social hour, a chance to visit while staying home and staying safe. Grab a cup of coffee and pull up to chat!
  • Who: You and your friends from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
  • Where: From the comfort of your own computer or smartphone
  • When: March 3, 2021, 2:00pm-2:45pm
  • Meeting ID: 859 8484 8513
  • Password: senior2021



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Chippy's got its cheeks full with bird seed

Photo by Tanis Coralee Leonhardi

Tanis says the chipmunks have been out almost every day the past two weeks. Hope to see little ones soon!

 

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In the Garden Now: Scarletta Fetterbush

Scarletta Fetterbush

Photo and text by Victoria Gilleland

'Scarletta' Leucothoe is a lovely compact shrub for part shade. 

New leaves and stems are a great shade of purple-red and are followed by creamy white dangling bell shaped spring flowers. 

Leaves mature to a glossy, rich dark green. 

This one's a winner for the shady garden!



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Washington State Archives: Black history in Washington

Washington State Archives new exhibit on Black history in Washington
Photo courtesy WA Secretary of State

The Washington State Archives building in Olympia has a new lobby exhibit called “Black History in WA.” It arrived in time for Black History Month in February and will be up through most of this year.

The exhibit includes fascinating photographs that capture celebrated moments in our state’s rich Black history, along with highlights from the Black Project oral histories collection.

In 1975 and 1976, Washington State Archives conducted the Black Project, a series of interviews that brought oral histories to life. Local historian and civil rights activist Esther Mumford conducted all 69 interviews. 

Interviewees discussed events as early as the 1880s, regarding homesteaders, farmers, and strikebreakers. Most of the interviewees talked about the years between 1900 and 1945, and early housing, employment, education, recreation, and the changing Black community in greater Seattle.

Email research@sos.wa.gov if you would like to make an appointment to visit the building during business hours and check out the exhibit.

--From the Washington Secretary of State


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Case updates March 6, 2021

Case updates March 6, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 28,771,749 - 57,586 in one day
  • Total deaths 522,973 - 1,679 in one day

Washington state - not updated
  • Total cases 344,532 - 664 in one day 
  • Total hospitalizations 19,599 - 43 in one day 
  • Total deaths 5,041 -   -2 in one day 

King county
  • Total cases 83,103 - 162 since yesterday 
  • Total hospitalizations 5,145 - 8 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 1,415 -  not reported

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total cases 20,568 - 48 since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 1,207 - 2 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 366 - 1 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • Total cases 2,028 - 4 since last report
  • Total hospitalizations 187 - 1 since last report
  • Total deaths 91 - 0 new deaths

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 276 - 1 since last report
  • hospitalizations 17 - 0 since last report 
  • deaths 4 - no change

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Coming up at King County Council – March 8-12

March 8 - 12, 2021

It will be a busy week at the King County Council as they are poised to tackle hazard pay for grocery workers, a new law regarding Zoom-bombs, and two large supplemental budget items, including one to prevent sewage spills at the West Point water treatment plant. 

Here’s what’s coming up:

When the full council meets on Tuesday, they’ll have two big news items before them. One is legislation to require a $4-per-hour COVID-19 hazard pay for large grocery stores in unincorporated King County. This passed out of committee this week and will be up for final approval.

At the same meeting, councilmembers will consider final passage of an ordinance that would make “Zoom bombing” virtual meetings of recovery or mental health groups illegal. If approved, victims of such intrusion could sue perpetrators. Full council meets at 1pm on Tuesday, March 9.

At the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee on Wednesday, councilmembers will consider a sixth supplemental budget to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our office will share details of the proposal in an advisory next week.

That committee will also consider a $65 million supplemental budget request from the Executive to make upgrades to the West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant to prevent future overflows of untreated wastewater into Puget Sound. The committee meets at 1pm on Wednesday, March 10.

Also on Wednesday, the Regional Policy Committee will have a discussion on renewing the Best Starts for Kids levy. The committee meets at 3pm on Wednesday, March 10.

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

Rod Dembowski represents Council District 1 which includes the communities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, North Seattle, Shoreline, and Woodinville.

The county executive in Dow Constantine.



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Lee's Walks: Flowers in purple and white - hardy primrose

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Almost three weeks until the start of spring, but these guys are getting a head start. I haven't a clue what they are - something exotic perhaps. The leaves look like they belong in a greenhouse rather than outside in the Pacific Northwest.

Anyone care to identify?

--DKH

  1. Possibly a primrose - BH
  2. The flower is a hardy primrose - RT
  3. A beautiful primrose - Gini
Thank you! I think we have our answer.




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Next State Parks free day is March 19

Washington State Parks invites visitors to help celebrate the agency’s 108th birthday on Friday, March 19, 2021 by enjoying a state park for free that day.

March 19 is the third of 12 State Parks free days in 2021, when visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass for day-use visits to a park.

The free days are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 for an annual pass or $10 for a one-day pass and is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 free days when the pass would not be required to visit state parks. The free days apply only at state parks; the Discover Pass is still required on WDFW and DNR lands.

The remaining 2021 State Parks free days are:
  • Saturday, April 3 — Springtime free day
  • Thursday, April 22 — Earth Day
  • Saturday, June 5 — National Trails Day
  • Saturday, June 12 – National Get Outdoors Day
  • Sunday, June 13 — Free Fishing Day
  • Wednesday, Aug. 25 — National Park Service Birthday
  • Saturday, Sept. 25 — National Public Lands Day
  • Thursday, Nov. 11 — Veterans Day
  • Friday, Nov. 26 — Autumn free day

The Discover Pass provides daytime access to parks. Overnight visitors in state parks are charged fees for camping and other overnight accommodations; day access is included in the overnight fee.

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



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Scene on the Sound: USS Nimitz in Bremerton after 11 month deployment

Sunday, March 7, 2021

USS Nimitz sails past Shoreline
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

On early Sunday morning the USS Nimitz passed Shoreline on its way south to Bremerton. The 100,000 ton aircraft carrier returned to Puget Sound after a 99,000 mile journey. The 11 month deployment broke a post World War II record for any carrier in the U.S. Navy's fleet. 

The Nimitz crew of 3000 plus are happy to be returning to family and friends. We thank the crew for their service and sacrifice.

The weather was cloudy, foggy, and raining when the ship passed Richmond Beach, ten minutes later the sun broke through.

--Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Jan Hansen

The deployment was extended by a month to allow the crew to isolate before leaving port. During their time at sea they went from South China Sea to the Persian Gulf and back.

According to an article by Ed Offley in The Seattle Times 

The combination of crew isolation before departure, strict social distancing measures throughout the cruise and severely controlled “pier visits” in lieu of traditional liberty ashore in three safe ports — Guam, Bahrain and Oman — led the carrier strike group to remain COVID-free for the entire mission.



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Sustainable Shoreline “Earth Day Every Day” webinar series in April


This April, the City of Shoreline is offering weekly online classes with sustainability experts to provide ideas and inspiration on ways you can help protect the Earth, fight climate change, and create a sustainable Shoreline every day! 

Each class will feature family-friendly activities for you to try at home and sustainability-themed raffle prizes. 

Classes will be held on Zoom and start at 7:00pm:
  • Thursday, April 1 - Recycling and Low-Waste Living: Get your recycling questions answered and discover strategies to create less waste.
  • Wednesday, April 7 - Composting at Home: Learn how to turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich garden soil using home compost systems including worm bins and off-the-shelf systems.
  • Wednesday, April 14 - Safer Cleaning for a Healthy Home: Skip the chemicals with these safer cleaning tricks, and recipes to make your own cleaning products.
  • Wednesday, April 21 – Creating a Climate Friendly Community: Learn about local climate change impacts and opportunities, including key steps we can take as a community to both reduce emissions and build resilience.
  • Wednesday, April 28 – Vegetable Container Gardening: Learn how to grow your own salad greens and tomatoes the easy way – in containers!
Classes are free but registration is required. Find more information and register for each class at: www.shorelinewa.gov/earthday


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David Rose' Washington's Most Wanted - in Kenmore

Tricky thief dresses as mail carrier and uses post office key to raid mailboxes
Photo courtesy David Rose

Reprinted from David Rose' Washington's Most Wanted

King County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify a suspect who's dressing up like a mail carrier and even has a U.S. postal key to get inside an apartment complex in Kenmore where he stole tons of mail from residents.

Detectives say the same suspect has done it there twice: First in late October and again last month, where he filled a big black trash bag with people's mail which included credit cards. 

Detectives say he used one of the stolen cards to purchase an unusual book from a store in Lake Forest Park. He spent $165 to buy ‘Grindshow: The Selected Writings of William Lindsay Gresham.’ So, that clue alone may help you identify him.

His U.S. Postal Service-style jacket is not even legitimate. The real jackets don't have names on them, but the key the crook is using is definitely real. 

"We don't know where he got his key from and that's the tricky point. I'm certain that among the trade of mail thieves and others, there's probably a black market of sorts where these keys are traded, or found and we're not sure how he acquired it and that's going to be something we look forward to finding out," said King County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Meyer.

Detectives say he's white, in his 50s, with gray hair and wore a dark shirt with a yellow coiled snake logo on it at the bookstore last October.

If you recognize him, submit his name to detectives through the P3 Tips app on your cell phone or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-TIPS (8477). It's anonymous and you'll get a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to his arrest.



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Shorecrest football: Scots 23 vs Lynnwood Royals 0

High 5 with new helmets
Photo by Rob Oxford
By Rob Oxford

During his Zoom Meeting with parents last week, Coach Brandon Christensen mentioned how many days it had been since his Shorecrest Scots last took the field against an opponent. 

Not recalling the number exactly, I did my own calculation.

After ending the 2019 Playoffs with a consolation win against Cascade on November 8, 2019 until Saturday afternoon’s 23 – 0 shutout win over Lynnwood, it had been exactly 483 days without football. 

For fans of high school football, parents of a senior athlete and for a coaching staff as well, it’s been 483 agonizing days.

Thankfully, a Saturday afternoon matchup against the Lynnwood Royals would kick off a long awaited and much anticipated return to the Gridiron.

Keep in mind that not only was this the first weekend of competition for Wesco, but none of these teams nor their players had any sort of “organized” spring training. Some players are filling vacancies and playing different positions for the very first time and all have had but a few weeks of practice leading up.

Not surprisingly, it didn’t take long for these minor details to reveal themselves Saturday afternoon.

A much more experienced team, from the beginning the Scots looked superior. Maybe it was their fresh new battle grey uniforms or their size, but visibly bigger on all fronts, the Scots took the opening kickoff and marched right down the field. 

First downs were coming easy. However, plagued by several unnecessary holding penalties and a costly fumble, the entire first half slogged away with the Scots accumulating a lot of yardage but only 3 points which came courtesy Gavin Dalziel and a 36-yard field goal.

First-time starting Junior Quarterback Carson Christensen has not only grown taller in the last 483 days, but most certainly more confident in directing an offense. Whether by design or not, he appeared to be scrambling for most of the night. 

Fortunately for the Scots, his quickness, agility, much-improved accuracy and arm strength helped to consistently move the ball downfield and eventually into the end zone for the teams first touchdown of the night.

Christensen wears the number #3 well…remember I said it first.

Photo by Rob Oxford
From a scoring perspective, a close contest until the 4th quarter when All-Wesco S/ST Desmond Fox grabbed a 16 yard pass from Christensen. Senior Running Backs Gabriel Nelson and Marcus Tidwell also exhibited glimmers of excellence, confidently carrying the ball all night with Tidwell busting across the goal line for the final score of the night.

Many of the Scots core group of 13 returning seniors have played together since Pee Wee’s. In fact, the starting Offensive Line is entirely comprised of Senior Athletes.

Also a member of the All-Wesco Team, Jordan Glesener returns at Left Tackle while 2nd year player Porter Schmidt bookends the right side. At the Guard positions, Jacob Halvorson and Wyatt Patneaude spent the afternoon opening holes and providing pass protection while quite effectively pressuring Lynnwood’s Quarterback when on the opposite side of the ball. 

Another two-way player, Center Elijah Schultz, who also spent most of Saturday in the Royals backfield, appeared to initially have some difficulty with the “snap” between he and Christensen. This can most likely be attributed to first-game jitters, nerves, rust or all of the above, rest assured the situation will be addressed when practice resumes next week.

On the Defensive side of the ball, the Scots were just dominant. Senior Linebackers Jaxon Taylor, Marcus Tidwell and Robbie Oxford punished the Lynnwood ball carriers all night and held the Royals to zero yards and only 1 first down in the first half. 

Combining for multiple batted balls, forced fumbles and several sacks, from the very start it was evident Lynnwood would have a tough time reaching the end zone. Constant pressure up the middle from Halvorson, Glesener and Shultz made it impossible to gain yardage on the ground, so the Royals switched to a passing offense and were briefly able to exploit holes in the Scots Secondary. At one point connecting with Senior WR Tanner Fahey for a 29-yard gain, they made their longest pass reception of the night.

During a late drive by the Royals, a well-timed, momentum-busting interception by Zane Morga-Baisac turned the ball back over to the Scots. ZMB’s ability to get both feet inbounds, when only one is required in high school and college, was truly impressive and highlight worthy. I hope the “game film guy” (me) caught it on tape.

Racking up 20 unanswered points in the final quarter, the Shorecrest Scots begin this augmented season with a win.

Hopefully the first of 5.

Several underclassmen also contributed to the Scots success on Saturday. Junior Beau Ormsby assisted on several tackles and recovered one of two Lynnwood fumbles. LJ Baxter and Xander Thatcher kept the Defense refreshed throughout, while Backup Running Backs Ben Seather-Brady and Daryl Scott contributed to both offensive and defensive totals and gave those watching the live stream a glimpse into next season's running attack.

This will be an interesting year as will be my reporting. What you read here, you may have already witnessed and quite possibly seen a little differently than I? If so, I welcome your comments and suggestions.

Due to limited personnel at the games, individual statistics such as yardage, tackles, catches, etc. may not be readily available at press time. As far as team total yardage, I do know the Scots had 255 total yards to the Royals 82.

There are plenty of people to thank for working together to make this short season a reality. Among them state and league officials, school districts, board members, athletic directors, and especially those coaches who have kept their teams motivated and ready.

The Scots' next game is this Friday March 12th. Be a part of the Shorecrest Scots 2021 season by live streaming the remaining four games using two separate links:

If you remember, I mentioned in a previous article that someone told me “there won’t be any 2020 season, so stop giving them hope”? Technically they were right. It’s 2021 and your Highlanders are 1 and 0.



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