Case updates May 10, 2021

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Pop-up clinic at Shoreline Library Monday
with Johnson and Johnson vaccine
See article
Case updates May 10, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 32,571,814 - 22,258 in one day
  • Total deaths 579,366 - 415 in one day

Washington state 
  • Total cases 416,930   
  • Total hospitalizations 22,954 
  • Total deaths 5,593 

King county 
  • Total cases 101,389 - 115 in a day   
  • Total hospitalizations 5,973 - 11 in a day  
  • Total deaths 1,544 - 2 in a day 

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total cases 24,526 -  14 in a day
  • Total hospitalizations 1,351 -  1 in a day
  • Total deaths 396 - 0 in a day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018) 
  • Total cases 2,344 - 4 in a day 
  • Total hospitalizations 201 -  0 in a day
  • Total deaths 97 - 0 in a day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018) 
  • cases 313 -  0 in a day
  • hospitalizations 17 - 0 in a day
  • deaths 4 - no change


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Rorschach test

 


Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here



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Salomon’s driver’s license suspension reform bill signed into law

Sen. Jesse Salomon
A bill that takes another step toward decriminalizing poverty by removing non-payment of moving violation-based traffic infractions from a list of actions that can lead to criminal enforcement of license suspensions was signed into law by Governor Inslee on Monday.

SB 5226, sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline), removes criminal penalties for an inability to pay traffic fines.

“I’m proud to say that we now are on the verge of passing a historic policy that is a better way to enforce traffic safety,” said Salomon. “A way that stops criminalizing poverty, yet strengthens the connection between our traffic infraction policy and public safety.” [Audio clip]

Under current law, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if they drive while their driver’s license is suspended or revoked in the third degree. The penalty can be up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. 

There are a number of ways one can fall into this license suspension status under current law. SB 5226 removes failure to pay an infraction from this list and instead makes any financial collections a civil matter.

The bill more closely ties bad driving to license suspensions. A license would be revoked if a driver has three or more moving violation infractions in a one-year period or four or more infractions in a two-year period. 

Drivers in these situations would have their license revoked for 60 days and their license placed in probationary status for one year at risk of another 30-day suspension for any moving violation during that time. They would also need to complete a safe driving course to get their license reinstated.

Salomon referenced his 14 years of experience as a public defender dealing with thousands of these types of cases during his Senate floor speech. He argued the state should be more understanding of the hardships many people are experiencing during the ongoing public health crisis and the effects it has had on the ability to find and keep a job.

“Now especially more than ever, we have to be sensitive to people’s need to drive to get back on their feet to go to work, but maybe right now they can’t pay,” said Salomon. “So as long as they follow the rules, respond to the traffic infraction if they get one, talk to the judge about getting on a payment plan, they will no longer and never be suspended for being poor.” [Audio clip]

The bill also directs the Department of Licensing to make efforts to reach out to Washington residents with suspended licenses who would be eligible to have their licenses reinstated. That is estimated to be about 64,000 people. In addition, approximately 46,000 licenses annually would not become suspended in future years.

The bill takes effect on January 1, 2023.

Here is Sen. Salomon’s floor speech in support of SB 5226

Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, represents the 32nd Legislative District, which includes Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, Shoreline, Woodway, and unincorporated Snohomish County.



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Flags at half-staff: Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 14, 2021. 

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, May 15, 2021, or first thing Monday morning, May 17th.

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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Let off Steam summer camp registration open for 10 - 14 year olds


Registration is now open for the City of Shoreline’s Let Off Steam camp.

Located at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, this camp is for ages 10-14 and will feature fun activities including outdoor games, arts and crafts, beach exploration, and a variety of engaging projects.

To register, visit www.shorelinewa.gov/registernow and if you have questions about the program, contact Austin Edge at 206-373-1784.



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Home sales in Shoreline during the month of April 2021

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



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Pop-up vaccine clinic at Shoreline Library with "one and done" Johnson and Johnson vaccine Monday

COVID-19 vaccines are always free

The International Community Health Services (ICHS) will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Shoreline Public Library on Monday May 17, 2021 from 10:00am - 1:00pm in Shoreline. 

As a walk-in clinic, no appointments are necessary to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

ICHS will be administering the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which is currently approved for individuals 18 years or older and requires only one shot to be fully effective.

All individuals, regardless of insurance or immigration status are invited to join. Mandarin, Vietnamese and Korean interpreters will be available during the event.

This event is co-hosted by Shoreline Public Library and ICHS. The clinic is located at the Shoreline Public Library located at 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155.

Since April 15, all Washington adults are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. ICHS has been hosting pop-up vaccine clinics with community partners since March as part of their ongoing effort to distribute the vaccine equitably to BIPOC and marginalized members of our communities.

To learn more about this event please email Lawrence Rech at lawrencer@ichs.com or visit https://www.ichs.com/event/pop-up-community-vaccine-clinic-at-shoreline-public-library/

About the vaccine

On April 23, 2021 the CDC and the FDA recommended that the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine resume use in the United States, after a temporary pause. A review of all available data at this time shows that the J and J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine’s known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks.

Reports of adverse events following the use of J and J vaccine suggest an increased risk of a rare adverse event called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). Nearly all reports of this serious condition, which involves blood clots with low platelets, have been in adult women younger than 50 years old. 

At this time, available data suggest the chance of TTS is very low – with only 15 cases identified out of about 8 million vaccines administered nationwide.

To learn more about the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 please visit: https://www.ichs.com/use-of-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-resumes/



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LUNAFEST Film Festival May 16 offers feature films by and about women


The Junior League of Seattle is excited to host its inaugural LUNAFEST Film Festival on Sunday, May 16, 2021. This festival has 7 feature films by and about women.

We invite you to support JLS’ mission by attending this virtual event that you can experience from the comfort of your home.

General Admission tickets are $30 and can be purchased on the JLS 2021 LUNAFEST site.

More information can be found at https://www.jrleagueseattle.org/2021-lunafest/




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Flower power: White iris

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

 
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

White Iris flowers symbolize purity, humility, patience, and innocence. They also symbolize sympathy and compassion.



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Drive Through Dinner at the Senior Center Friday


Drive Through Dinner at the Senior Center

Support the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center by purchasing your dinner Friday night at the Senior Center.

This is a drive through and pick up event. $10 includes Chicken Cacciatore with Pasta, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread and a Brownie. 

We will be having social distancing procedures in place. It will be on a first come, first serve basis starting at 5:00pm and we will only be accepting Cash or Checks. 

18560 1st Ave NE - entrance on NE 185th

The dinners are offered on the second Friday of the month, with a different menu each time.


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Register now for free virtual event on May 26: Heating Up: The Ethics of Climate Change

Heating Up: The Ethics of Climate Change on May 26th

What if we could tell ourselves a new story about climate change—and, in doing so, alter our relationship to our planet?

With larger, longer wildfire seasons, accelerating species extinction, ocean acidification, and sea-level rise, it’s increasingly clear that climate change isn’t something that’s about to happen — it’s here. But while the laundry list of problems wrought by climate change is well-known, few talk about how our moral beliefs about nature have led us to the brink.

In this presentation, ethicist and professor of environmental studies Brian G. Henning discusses how global warming itself is not the only problem — it’s a symptom of a larger issue concerning how we conceive of ourselves and our relationship to the natural world.

Join Third Place Commons on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7pm for “Heating Up: The Ethics of Climate Change.” 

Register here for this free Zoom event.

This program is part one of a three-part series entitled “Going Green” from Third Place Commons under the TPC At Home umbrella. Next up will be “Green Gardening with Master Gardener Julie Yasny” on June 19th followed by “Keep the Cycle Going: How to Be a Savvy Recycler” on June 30th.

So mark your calendar and make a plan to join in to all three free events and go green with Third Place Commons!

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. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org



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Case updates May 9, 2021

Pfizer will soon be approved for
12 year olds and up
Immunization is quick and easy at the UW Med North King County vaccination clinic. They have both Moderns and Pfizer and take walk ins. 
Latest information HERE

The CDC is expected to approve the Pfizer vaccine for 12 year olds this week. 

Case updates May 9, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 32,543,257 - 24,080 in one day
  • Total deaths 578,945 - 280 in one day

Washington state 
  • Total cases 415,705   
  • Total hospitalizations 22,856 
  • Total deaths 5,586 

King county 
  • Total cases 101,274 - 175 in a day   
  • Total hospitalizations 5,962 - 13 in a day  
  • Total deaths 1,542 - 0 in a day 

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total cases 24,512 -  41 in a day
  • Total hospitalizations 1,350 -  1 in a day
  • Total deaths 396 - 0 in a day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018) 
  • Total cases 2,340 - 0 in a day 
  • Total hospitalizations 201 -  0 in a day
  • Total deaths 97 - 0 in a day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018) 
  • cases 313 -  0 in a day
  • hospitalizations 17 - 0 in a day
  • deaths 4 - no change


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LFP Citizen's Commission virtual meeting on Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

FCC-EBB -Kickoff and Speaker Event 
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · 4:00 – 5:00pm

The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program
Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/njf-eapm-qdw

The Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission has recently become a Community Partner, to help inform the Community about an exciting new opportunity to help bridge the digital divide.

On May 12, 2021, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), will Kick Off the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program.

The Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission has invited a guest speaker from the FCC - EBB Program to tell us about the program -- including how to access the program, how to find local providers participating in the program, and how to use this benefit when you already have access to the "Lifeline" Program. Even things like the definition of a "family" for this program.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides support for broadband services and certain devices to help low-income households stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.

"We need to use all available tools to get 100% of us connected in this country and this program is an essential part of making that happen."
              --(FCC) Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the criteria below:
  • Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
  • Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year;
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
  • Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or
  • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program."


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Richmond Beach Celebration heads into the second week


By Teresa Pape
RBCA Executive Director

Week 2: May 9-15, Small Business Week

This week the focus is on non-food related businesses, with an emphasis on shopping local and educating the community on services our local businesses provide. Look for webinars and videos on the Richmond Beach YouTube Channel, RichmondBeachTV including talks with Realtors Cori Whitaker and Jack Malek, as well as information and instructional yoga videos from locally owned Xpress Yoga.

Virtue wine glasses

Also happening this week:

Virtue Cellars Winery is proud to partner with the Richmond Beach Community Association. On May 15 from 1:30-3:30pm, Virtue Cellars will have a pop-up tent at 2303 NW 193rd Place, Shoreline, offering a complimentary, limited edition collectable wine glass and a discount coupon. Quantities are limited.

Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale (see article) is also happening on May 15 from 9:00am - 4:00pm throughout the community. Pick up a map from the Richmond Beach Coffee Company starting on Friday, May 14, 2021. No registration necessary — simply round up your sale items and post some signs in your front yard and at nearby intersections.

Don’t forget Richmond Beach has its very own bowling alley. Spin Alley Bowling Center (1430 NW Richmond Beach Road) is open after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and at 11:00 a.m. on weekends and follows all COVID guidelines. Lane reservations are recommended. Check out Spin Alley’s website at spinalleybowling.com



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Annual Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale – Saturday, May 15th from 9am to 4pm


Annual Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale
Saturday, May 15th from 9am to 4pm

Multiple sales throughout the community 
(west of 8th Ave NW, between Innis Arden and NW 205th St)

From Aurora Ave N. head west on 185th St. Maps and addresses are available online at Yardsalesearch.com 

Printed maps will be available at Richmond Beach Coffee Company (1442 NW Richmond Beach Rd) starting the day before (Friday May 14th) the sale. Sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association. Please wear masks and practice social distancing.

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Classifieds: Special Fire Board Notice - June 3 Board meeting rescheduled to June 10

Special Fire Board Notice - June 3 Board meeting rescheduled to June 10


 

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Jobs: WSDOT Engineering Manager

WSDOT
Engineering Manager (WMS Band 03)
Closes 5/15/21

As the Engineering Manager for WSDOT’s Northwest Region (NWR) in the SnoKing Project Development, this position will apply advanced management principles and skills to manage organizations, programs, projects, and staff. This position will require a highly experienced manager to perform strategic planning for several core functions within the region. This position is responsible for the establishment and implementation of policies that ensure the most efficient management of a multimillion-dollar budget and diverse workforce. 

Job description and application



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Jobs: WSDOT Communications Consultant 3

WSDOT
Communications Consultant 3

WSDOT has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated communications professional to join the Northwest Region Communications Team. This is a key role tasked with informing the traveling public about road closures, incidents, and maintenance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that can effectively identify, research, and respond to issues that arise and become progressively more independent as the knowledge base increases. The successful incumbent will create transparency for the agency, helping to build trust, maintain public confidence, and support people and goods traveling safely.

Job description and application



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Dramatic fire and smoke at Jackson Park Sunday afternoon

Photo by Susan Cantu

Black smoke billowed into the sky from the northwest corner of the Jackson Park Golf Course at NE 145th and 5th NE near the freeway on Sunday afternoon around 3pm.

145th was closed, with fire hoses running across the street and a few engines on scene.

It looked dramatic but it was listed as a "rubbish fire."


Shoreline fire responded to a "brush fire" and assisted by providing water to Seattle Fire, whose jurisdiction it was.

Seattle Fire has confirmed that the fire was at the homeless camp.

No one was injured.

Updated 5-11-21


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Kenmore Police: Do you recognize this dapper burglar?


Why do Officers often contact people lurking around closed businesses? 

Guys like this, who loitered in the area for several minutes before committing a commercial burglary along NE Bothell Way.

Recognize his dapper style, accented by some bright orange gloves? If so, message us on Twitter @KenmoreWApolice

For emergencies dial 9-1-1, or non-emergency- 206-296-3311.

--Kenmore Police


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Shoreline Police report: Funny money

More funny money off the street.

This case happened in Shoreline on 05/04/2021, where deputies responded to a shoplift call in the 14500 block of 15th Ave NE.

Deputies were informed that a male had put store merchandise in a bag and left the store without paying.

In speaking with the suspect, he claimed that he had paid for the merchandise. However, a quick review of store surveillance video proved otherwise.
 
Incident to arrest, a search of the suspect found the stolen merchandise, methamphetamines, and counterfeit currency. 

We're happy to have returned the store's merchandise and intercepted the counterfeit bills before they were passed to an unsuspecting business.
 
The suspect is now facing charges of Theft in the Third Degree and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

--KCSO



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Expansion of nation’s first public health care option signed into law under bill sponsored by Sen. David Frockt

Monday, May 10, 2021

Sen. David Frockt, D-46
Washingtonians who purchase health care plans on the state’s Health Benefit Exchange will see more assistance with premiums and out-of-pocket costs, as well as more public option offerings in more counties, under legislation signed into law today.

SB 5377, sponsored by Sen. David Frockt (D-46), expands the Cascade Care program established by earlier legislation, SB 5526, which was sponsored by Frockt and Rep. Eileen Cody (D-West Seattle) in 2019.

“The individual market is vitally important to those without public insurance or employer- or union-sponsored coverage,” said Frockt. 
“There are more than 200,000 people currently who obtain insurance in the individual market, and we still have hundreds of thousands with no coverage whatsoever.

“Our goal, through Cascade Care, is to ensure robust offerings on the Exchange in all corners of the state, with lower premiums for thousands due to the combination of the enhanced federal tax credits and the state subsidy established by this bill and in this year’s budget.”

Cascade Care created the nation’s first public option for health care coverage, as well as a popular set of plans with standardized benefit packages that make it easy for customers to compare benefits and prices across plans. More than 33,000 Washingtonians chose a Cascade Care standard plan for 2021, the first year they were offered, saving as much as $1,000 in out-of-pocket costs.

SB 5377 establishes a premium subsidy program for Washingtonians with incomes below 250% of the federal poverty level, funded with $50 million per year in the 2021 operating budget. Those subsidies, added to federal tax credits that were provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, would significantly reduce or completely eliminate premiums for more than 100,000 Washingtonians in 2023.

For example, many Washingtonians currently covered by a midrange Cascade Silver plan and paying between $100 and $250 per month in premiums would instead, after federal and state subsidies, see their premiums almost completely eliminated, as calculated by the Health Benefit Exchange.

In addition, the bill will increase the number of hospitals participating in the Cascade Care public option, extending coverage to more rural communities around Washington.

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



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Flower power

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

"Help! I've pollen and I can't get up "
--Elite Daily



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NE 195th Street pedestrian bridge temporary closure

NE 195th pedestrian bridge
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Sound Transit will be temporarily closing the NE 195th pedestrian bridge at some time between May 10 and May 28 while sidewalk and asphalt paving is done on the east side of the freeway for the light rail project.

Residents on NE 195th east of I-5 will have access to their driveways during the work, except during mill and overlay work. They should should expect vibration and construction noise.

This work is weather dependent and duration of closure may change. Work hours are from 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

The NE 195th pedestrian bridge will be closed on both sides during the work and there will be no access to pedestrians or bicyclists.

Alternative crossing routes are located at NE 185th St and NE 205th St.



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Case updates May 8, 2021

Firefighters from Bothell, Northshore, and
Shoreline staff the North King County 
vaccination clinic in Shoreline.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Immunization is quick and easy at the UW Med North King County vaccination clinic.

Latest information HERE

Case updates May 8, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 32,481,455 - 34,159 in one day
  • Total deaths 578,520 - 579 in one day

Washington state  - not updated
  • Total cases 413,980  
  • Total hospitalizations 22,798 
  • Total deaths 5,564 

King county 
  • Total cases 101,099 - 144 in a day   
  • Total hospitalizations 5,949 - 14 in a day  
  • Total deaths 1,542 - 0 in a day 

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total cases 24,471 -  -90 in a day
  • Total hospitalizations 1,349 -  4 in a day
  • Total deaths 396 - 0 in a day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018) 
  • Total cases 2,340 - 0 in a day 
  • Total hospitalizations 201 -  2 in a day
  • Total deaths 97 - 0 in a day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018) 
  • cases 313 -  1 in a day
  • hospitalizations 17 - 0 in a day
  • deaths 4 - no change


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2021-2023 state operating budget includes significant investments in supporting health equity


By Sue Birch, Director
Washington State Health Care Authority

The 2021 legislative session is finished, and the 21-23 state operating budget awaits Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature. When the session began, no one was sure what the revenue picture would look like and how much we could invest in supporting healthy individuals and communities.

I’m pleased to say the budget includes significant investments in enhancing our state health care delivery system, particularly to support health equity and access to high-quality services.

Highlights include:

Health care programs and services
  • Postpartum coverage: Funding is provided for extending health care coverage for an additional 10 months for postpartum persons who are eligible under pregnancy eligibility rules at the end of the 60-day postpartum period, to provide a total of 12 months postpartum coverage.
  • Opioid overdose medication: Funding is provided to implement Senate Bill 5195, which supports use of and education about opioid overdose reversal medication.
  • Medicaid Transformation Project: The 1115 waiver is extended for an additional year due to the pandemic.
  • Cascade Care: Funding is provided for premium assistance for individuals with income up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level and for system costs, outreach, enrollment and customer support, and verification and reconciliation of premium subsidies.
  • Apple Health adult dental: Funding is provided to increase rates for adult dental services.
  • Apple Health provider rates: Funding is provided to increase provider rates for certain primary care and behavioral health services to Apple Health clients.
  • Medical and psychiatric respite care: Funding is provided to develop an implementation plan to incorporate medical and psychiatric respite care as statewide Medicaid benefits and report by January 15, 2022.
  • Primary care initiative: One-time funding is provided for contracting to further the development and implementation of our primary care transformation effort.
  • Health Homes - Tribal Affairs: The Health Homes program integrates care within existing systems for high-risk, high-cost adults and children, including clients who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Funding is provided to expand Health Home services to the American Indian (AI) and Alaska Native (AN) populations.
  • Primary care case management for tribal members: Primary Care Case Management payments are used by tribal providers to coordinate and monitor Medicaid services. Funding is provided to increase the Primary Care Case Management rate.
  • Uninsured and underinsured care: One-time grants are provided for rural health centers, federally qualified health centers, public hospital districts, behavioral health administrative service organizations, or free clinics to provide health care services for uninsured and underinsured patients, regardless of immigration status.
  • Family planning clinic rates: Funding is provided to increase provider rates for Title X family planning clinics.
  • Non-emergency medical transportation: Funding is provided to increase the non-emergency medical transportation broker administrative rate to ensure access to health care services for Apple Health clients.
Technology solutions
  • Interoperability: One-time funding is provided for a technology solution to meet patient health record access requirements as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in final interoperability rules published in March 2020.
  • Pharmacy point of sale: Funding is provided for a modular replacement of the ProviderOne pharmacy point of sale (POS) system.
HCA administrative budget

The budget directs HCA to achieve some administrative savings “by reducing and eliminating some contracts, supplies, equipment, vacancies, and trainings.” HCA leadership will review the proposed savings options we put forward last year as part of the pandemic response to determine next steps in achieving these savings.



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Gloria's Birds: Pooping cormorant

 
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


(Methinks Brandt's Cormorant because of buff-colored gular pouch)
--Gloria Z Nagler



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Shorewood High School girls soccer team finishes top of Wesco 3A Table


Shorewood High School’s Girls Soccer team was just happy to be able to play a 2020/2021 season, albeit a condensed version due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

They had high hopes, with a strong returning starting XI bolstered by the debut of two talented freshmen. 

Playing 2/3 of the Wesco 3A League teams, Shorewood’s varsity team finished the season 1st in the league, with a record of 8-1-0, and would have qualified for District 1 playoffs and a good chance to make the State tournament.

Alas, many hopes and dreams were dashed by COVID-19, with no titles or trophies this year. 

Shorewood’s JV team finished the season 5th in the table, with a respectable record of 5-2-2.

The team dedicated their season to teammate Mercy Haub with the slogan of ‘We Compete For You’. 

Mercy was stricken with Hodgkin Lymphoma, spent her season with chemotherapy and radiation, and is now in remission. (Mercy on Instagram thanking her friends and family)

Varsity Team: 
Varsity Coach Dan Faires. 
Jill Anneberg, Teagan Aw, Heather Campbell, Jazmin Coleman, Eile Goette, Kate Grutz, Grace Kamila, Alia Lowden, Morgan Manalili, Kaitlyn Manalili, Shea Mertel, Liah Nottingham, Lilia Pate, Amelia Severn, Jadyn Smith, Cary Tanaka, Mascot Mercy Haub.

JV Team: 
JV Coach Leslie Cox. 
Harper Andresen, Evan Bachler, Holly Campbell, Aleyda Chuc Xo, Zoe Crave, Olivia Eckhardt, Mia Ehdaie, Victoria Genadieva, Molly McGeoy, Colleen McKisson, Ava Meadows, Keira Paulus, Paige Petschl, Charlotte Philbrick, Millie Saito, Sophia Serwold, Hailey Solis, Marieka Staheli, Kayla Van den Dyssel, Catherine Wheaton, Abby Woodard. AD Joanne Fukuma.



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Birds, blossoms and brews greeted shoppers at Lake Forest Park's farmers market on Mother's Day

The LFP Farmers Market is the best place to buy fresh bouquets

Story and photos by Cynthia Sheridan

Birds, blossoms and brews greeted shoppers at Lake Forest Park's farmers market opening day Sunday May 3, 2021 which was also Mother's Day.

The sun was out for folks who sometimes had to wait in line when market capacity surged to over 150 (per COVID-19 rules).

Tin Dog Brewing is located in the SoDo District of Seattle. 30% of their business comes from local farmers markets. This Sunday they completely sold out everything they brought with them.

There were tasty food items, and plenty of craft items, as well as the usual selection of produce, with masks required and no pets allowed. 

Plenty of moms walked by holding glorious spring bouquets purchased from the flower vendors. 

Impromptu picnics sprung up around the parking lot as families "too hungry to wait" enjoyed their purchases.

The market will be open Sundays 10:00am to 2:00pm throughout the summer.



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Mothers' Day 2021

Sunday, May 9, 2021

 

Honor all the women who have played a positive role in your life. 

Honor bereaved mothers, step-mothers, aunts, teachers, neighbors.

It really does take a village to raise a child - reach out to your village and not just on this one day.



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WESCO South Champions: Shorewood girls varsity tennis team finish the 2021 season undefeated with a 10-0 record

Senior Captain Brynn Morrison
The Shorewood tennis team faced three of their toughest opponents going into their final week of the tennis season.

The teams from Meadowdale and Edmonds-Woodway have been tough and competitive matches throughout the years. 

The T-Birds played outstanding tennis and defeated the Mavericks 6-1, on Tuesday May 4, 2020 at Meadowdale.

On Cinco de Mayo, the Thunderbirds knew that they would have to meet a very strong team fro Edmonds-Woodway.

The match, as always, was extremely close with great shot making on both sides.

Senior Kaylin Yang and sophomore Sophia Serwold

Led by the Shorewood sweep in doubles, number one freshman Emma Nelson / freshman Emma Okamura, number two junior captain Hannah Alexander / junior Sofie Galley and number three senior Kaylin Yang / sophomore Sophia Serwold, the T-Birds tied the match score at 3-3.

Sophomore Lindsay Rand
T-Bird Lindsay Rand was up to the challenge. In the deciding match Rand stayed consistent and won many long rallies to defeat her Warrior opponent and seal the victory for Shorewood. The T-Birds defeated the Warriors 4-3.

In their last home match, the Shorewood Thunderbirds came into the match with a 9-0 record. They would face a very tough 4A team in the Lake Stevens Vikings.

The Vikings were also undefeated and had a senior loaded team, 15 seniors, and lots of experience. Coach Jeff Leer of the Vikings said his team had been looking forward to playing the T-Birds all season.

In the Edmonds-Woodway match the Thunderbird doubles teams led the way to a victory by sweeping the doubles.

In the Lake Stevens matchup, the singles stepped up to sweep the singles. Emily Lin, Brynn Morrison, Lindsay Rand and Carryn Petersen all won their singles matches.

Freshman Emma Okamura
It was needed because the Vikings were extremely tough in doubles. They swept the doubles.

The closest and most interesting match was at number one doubles. In a rare matchup, the undefeated T-Bird freshman team, Okamura and Nelson, played the top two senior singles players for the Vikings that were dropped into doubles. It became a freshman versus senior challenge match.

Okamura and Nelson were up to the challenge by winning the first hard fought set 7-5. The Lake Stevens seniors came back to win the second set 6-2. The T-Bird team won many of their matches with not only consistent shots, but also with great energy and communication. Okamura and Nelson fought hard for every point, but the Viking team's senior experience prevailed to win the third set 6-2.

Freshman Emily Lin

The Thunderbird singles team saved the day and the win 4-3 over Lake Stevens. Lindsay Rand again sealed the victory with a come from behind three set and three-hour match. Rand was down 2-5 in the deciding third set.

Freshman Emma Nelson
T-Bird Coach Arnie Moreno knew that Rand would never give up, even when she was behind in the score. She rallied herself and with determination she fought her way to a 6-6 tie.

This set up a deciding tie-breaker, first player to seven points wins the match. Rand found a way to scratch out a 7-5 victory! 

She ended the season as the only player on the Thunderbird team to finish her individual season undefeated at 10-0!

The Shorewood Thunderbirds ended their season undefeated, at 10-0, and could claim to be this year's WESCO South Champions. 

Congratulations T-Birds !


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Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center Head Start and Tuition Preschool registration

Information on registering your child for the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center’s tuition-based preschool and Head Start programs are now available on their website

They offer a number of tuition-based preschool options for children who will be three and four years old by August 31, 2021. 


They also offer FREE Head Start Preschool for those who qualify. 

Head Start is a federally funded child development program offering free full-day preschool programs for families who meet income requirements. Learn more and register for Head Start here.



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