Backyard Birds: Male Rufous hummingbird drops in for a quick visit
Monday, May 24, 2021
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| Photo by Jan Hansen |
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| Photo by Jan Hansen |
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Fee waived for initial ORCA cards for youth riders
After loading a transit pass or E-purse balance, an ORCA card can be a young person's ticket to easily reach destinations across the region on participating agencies' buses, trains and ferries.
Youth cards provide riders with reduced fares on services operated by ORCA agencies, including Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit and Sound Transit
Youth cards provide riders with reduced fares on services operated by ORCA agencies, including Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit and Sound Transit
For more information on getting an youth card, visit www.orcacard.com or www.kingcounty.gov/reducedfare
Seniors and disabled commuters who quality for an ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) and low-income commuters have received free ORCA cards since 2018. The RRFP program, youth and ORCA LIFT card for income-eligible riders, provide a savings of 45 percent or more on transit fares.
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Gloria's Birds: Gosling ablutions on the banks of Lake Washington...
Sunday, May 23, 2021
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| Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler |
Look closely and you can see her tiny Canadian tongue. This portrait grabbed my heart; not coz it was a tricky shot -- it wasn't -- but because she's so perfect, so lovely, so vulnerable.
--Gloria Z Nagler
Case updates May 21, 2021
Case updates May 21, 2021
United States
- Total cases 32,912,150 - 27,596 in one day
- Total deaths 586,335 - 748 in one day
Washington state
Due to scheduled maintenance, DOH will not update the COVID-19 Data Dashboard this weekend, May 22–May 23. We will include data from those days in total case and hospitalization counts for Monday, May 24.
King county
Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 394,143
- Probable (additional) cases 33,351
- Total hospitalizations 23,560
- Total deaths 5,702
- Total confirmed cases 103,831 - 203 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 6,099 - 18 in a day
- Total deaths 1,575 - 2 in a day
Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 24,733 - 40 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 1,375 - 3 in a day
- Total deaths 408 - -1 in a day
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 2,389 - -1 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 200 - -1 in a day
- Total deaths 100 - 1 in a day
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 320 - 3 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 17 - 0 in a day
- Total deaths 4 - no change
After filing deadline, three Shoreline council races are unopposed; one LFP race unopposed
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| Shoreline City Council. Seated from left: Keith Scully and Will Hall Standing from left: Doris McConnell, Keith McGlashan, Betsy Robertson, Chris Roberts, Susan Chang |
By Diane Hettrick
Three seats on the Shoreline City Council will be unopposed in the next election, and one in Lake Forest Park, effectively placing those candidates on their respective councils.
In Shoreline, incumbent Chris Roberts is unopposed. Newcomers to politics, Laura Mork and Eban Pobee are unopposed for the seats being vacated by Will Hall and Susan Chang. There are two candidates for Keith McGlashan's position. The new mayor will be elected by the new council.
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| LFP City Council. Seated, from left: John Wright, Deputy Mayor Phillippa Kassover, Tom French. Standing, from left: John Resha, Lorri Bodi, Semra Riddle, Mark Phillips |
Semra Riddle will retain her seat in Lake Forest Park. Three other positions in LFP were open seats, when incumbents John Wright, John Resha, and Mark Phillips chose not to run. Each of the three open positions has two candidates. The mayor is elected separately.
Current terms are up at the end of the year.
All have been invited to share statements.
Correction: the contested Shoreline race is for McGlashan's position, not Hall's position.
Correction: Apologies to John Wright for listing his first name wrong!!
For the Birds: Watch for Nesting Birds
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| Bewick's fledgling photo by Elaine Chuang |
By Christine Southwick
Song Sparrows, White-crowned Sparrows, Spotted Towhees, Dark-eyed Juncos and Bewick’s Wrens are nesting right now. These birds are ground or near-ground nesters.
Watch where you walk and look for fledgling birds running on the ground, flying haphazardly, or not knowing to be afraid of humans yet. Fledglings are especially vulnerable right after bathing—it’s hard enough for these youngsters to fly with dry feathers.
Be cautious about weed-eating tall grass, pruning dense areas (especially ferns) and clearing brush piles. These are favorite nesting sites for these resident birds. Nesting will go on for all of spring, and much of the summer if these birds have a second brood, or try again because their first brood failed or was destroyed.
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| Dark-eyed Junco nest photo by Craig Kerns |
As our cities get denser, there are fewer and fewer safe places for nests. Even parks, which offer more open vegetation and what should have safe nesting spots, are not always safe due to dogs not staying on the paths.
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| Baby Song Sparrow in grass before it can fly Photo by Elaine Chuang |
White-crowned Sparrows nest in low bushes or clumps of weeds, and the parents watch from above. The hatchlings leave their nest four-five days after hatching — about two weeks before they can fly-because the nest is such a vulnerable location.
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| Juvenile Spotted Towhee photo by Craig Kerns |
There used to be a plant nursery in Shoreline on Aurora that had tall trees for sale, and for at least three years in a row, White-crowned Sparrows made a nest in a tray of bedding plants, and those babies would scurry out of their nest as soon as their little legs would carry them, and they would go outside the nursery to an uncultivated area where their parents would feed them until they could fly and fend for themselves.
Sadly that nursery, and open area is gone, replaced by a tall building.
How can you help?
How can you help?
- Plant native plants so the birds can find native bugs to feed their babies.
- Don’t use pesticides. Poisoned bugs kill bird parents and their nestlings. Weed killers like Round-up get on ground birds legs, and poison spiders and worms that American Robins, Bewick’s Wrens, and Dark-eyed Juncos eat and take to their young.
Shorewood Wrestling vs Archbishop Murphy 5/20/2021
After the two teams traded forfeits at 113 and 120 pounds it was an early 6-6 tie.
Shorewood earned five straight forfeits to build a 36-6 before matches resumed with the 182 pounders.
Thunderbird RJ Buchheit left no doubt as he immediately went on the attack and pinned his opponent in a mere 23 seconds.
Buchheit was followed by teammate Leyton Houck who also took no mercy, pinning his opponent in 40 seconds.
At 220 pounds T-Bird Max Null built an 11-0 lead before he too won by pin. The evening was punctuated by a pin by Milan Johnson at heavyweight as Shorewood rolled to a 60-6 victory.
Shorewood wrestles next at home against Edmonds-Woodway on Monday, May 24th.
Shorewood 60 - Archbishop Murphy 6
@ Shorewood High School
*Match began at 106 lbs
106: Double forfeit
113: Double forfeit
120: Ethan Robinson ABM win by forfeit
126: Clayton Elder SW win by forfeit
132: Quincy Laflin SW win by forfeit
138: Henry Poetzl SW win by forfeit
145: Isaac Van Horn SW win by forfeit
152: Joseph Rivera SW win by forfeit
160: Addison Brueck SW win by forfeit
170: Double forfeit
182: RJ Buchheit SW pinned Cade Jansen 0:23
195: Leyton Houck SW pinned Logan Kendrick 0:40
220: Max Null SW pinned Shae Burke 2:31
285: Milan Johnson SW pinned Kohl Burke 0:56
Shorewood Record: 2-2 Overall
Shorewood wrestles next at home against Edmonds-Woodway on Monday, May 24th.
Shorewood 60 - Archbishop Murphy 6
@ Shorewood High School
*Match began at 106 lbs
106: Double forfeit
113: Double forfeit
120: Ethan Robinson ABM win by forfeit
126: Clayton Elder SW win by forfeit
132: Quincy Laflin SW win by forfeit
138: Henry Poetzl SW win by forfeit
145: Isaac Van Horn SW win by forfeit
152: Joseph Rivera SW win by forfeit
160: Addison Brueck SW win by forfeit
170: Double forfeit
182: RJ Buchheit SW pinned Cade Jansen 0:23
195: Leyton Houck SW pinned Logan Kendrick 0:40
220: Max Null SW pinned Shae Burke 2:31
285: Milan Johnson SW pinned Kohl Burke 0:56
Shorewood Record: 2-2 Overall
Annual Gala for the Arts raises vital funds virtually and in person
ShoreLake Arts would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s virtual and in person Gala for the Arts on May 15, 2021. Because of the amazing support from the community we were able to raise $95,393 for arts and culture!! This is absolutely one for the books. Thank you for making the event such a success!
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| Sunny weather made the event very pleasant |
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| Groovy Gala guests |
The theme for this year was “Here Comes the Sun.” And not only did guests join in celebrating the coming of the summer with their modern style looks, but the actual sun made an appearance, which inspired one of the more pleasant mid-spring evenings.
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| Wine Toss Winner Emmanuel Arhu |
We look forward to furthering our mission of cultivating creativity and inspiring our community through the arts! If you feel we need arts and culture now more than ever and are in a place of financial stability please consider donating today.
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| Nancy and Jack Malek were the winning bidders for these cakes |
Thank you to our Gala sponsors, Jack Malek, Windermere Broker and Realtor, Alaska Airlines, and North City Law.
Thank you to Kind + Co for coordinating the Gala this year and helping us navigate the space between virtual and in person.
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| Arrangements by Kind + Company |
And thank you to everyone who donated auction items!
ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.
Photos courtesy ShoreLake Arts
LFP Police: Users of human-powered watercraft must wear flotation devices
Lake Forest Park City Council passed Ordinance 1222 at their meeting on May 13, 2021.
Ordinance 1222 makes it a requirement for all users of human powered watercraft to wear a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device.
This ordinance is meant to promote boater safety and lessen the risk of tragic accidents occurring on the water.
This ordinance was published on Tuesday, May 18, and will take effect on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
With the warmer months upon us, more people will be out boating so remember to wear your personal flotation device.
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With the warmer months upon us, more people will be out boating so remember to wear your personal flotation device.
Shoreline Mayor Will Hall to retire at end of term
Saturday, May 22, 2021
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| Mayor Will Hall City of Shoreline |
Will Hall was elected to City Council in 2009, 2013, and 2017 and as Mayor in 2018 and 2020. He served as Deputy Mayor from 2010 to 2011. His term expires December 31, 2021.
His statement to Shoreline citizens:
Shoreline is the best city in the region because of the amazing people who live here and care so much about each other. It has been a great honor and privilege to serve this wonderful community for six years on the Planning Commission and twelve years on the City Council.
I am retiring from elected office at the end of my term this December so I can have more time for family and travel.
I have learned more than I could have imagined from City staff, from my amazing colleagues on the City Council, and from the many, many people who have taken the time to share their thoughts, hopes, and fears with us over the years. Thank you all.
Vision 2029, adopted the year before I took office, is a great, forward-looking vision for Shoreline to be a sustainable city in all respects. We have made great strides together toward that vision, and there is always more to do.
The City is financially sustainable, thanks to the voters who approved the funding needed to maintain a high level of service for our community. And there is more to do to fund the next set of improvements to our park system.
Shoreline is a model of environmental sustainability. We are maintaining our tree canopy and improving water quality and habitat while adding much-needed housing in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
I have learned more than I could have imagined from City staff, from my amazing colleagues on the City Council, and from the many, many people who have taken the time to share their thoughts, hopes, and fears with us over the years. Thank you all.
Vision 2029, adopted the year before I took office, is a great, forward-looking vision for Shoreline to be a sustainable city in all respects. We have made great strides together toward that vision, and there is always more to do.
The City is financially sustainable, thanks to the voters who approved the funding needed to maintain a high level of service for our community. And there is more to do to fund the next set of improvements to our park system.
Shoreline is a model of environmental sustainability. We are maintaining our tree canopy and improving water quality and habitat while adding much-needed housing in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
Our green building standards are the highest in the region, and we have added more certified Built Green homes than any other city. Nearly all of our growth, now and in the future, is concentrated where people will have the option to walk and take mass transit instead of needing to drive everywhere.
Our 2020 Sustainability Report shows that a family can reduce their carbon emissions 80% to 90% by moving from a typical house to a new Built Green home and taking light rail instead of driving to work.
While growth will change a few areas, the way we are doing it will preserve the character of most of our neighborhoods, avoid millions of tons of carbon emissions, reduce the cost and traffic that comes from urban sprawl, and create a better world for our children and grandchildren.
We are also working to be socially responsible and sustainable. Our investments in affordable housing, sidewalks, parks, and human services continue to make Shoreline the best place in the region to live, work, play, and raise a family. I am fortunate to live in such a caring, welcoming, safe community.
I want to thank the people of Shoreline for the trust and responsibility they have given me over the years. When I step away from elected office at the end of the year, I know that the City Council, guided by the voices of the people, will continue to advance our vision and make this an even better city in the future.
Will Hall, Mayor
City of Shoreline
We are also working to be socially responsible and sustainable. Our investments in affordable housing, sidewalks, parks, and human services continue to make Shoreline the best place in the region to live, work, play, and raise a family. I am fortunate to live in such a caring, welcoming, safe community.
I want to thank the people of Shoreline for the trust and responsibility they have given me over the years. When I step away from elected office at the end of the year, I know that the City Council, guided by the voices of the people, will continue to advance our vision and make this an even better city in the future.
Will Hall, Mayor
City of Shoreline
Flowers by Lee
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
These flowers that Lee photographed are beautiful, but what I really like are the buds. A fashion designer needs to see these.
Anyone who would like to call out the name of the flower is welcome to do so.
--Diane Hettrick
Lake Forest Park Rotary awards scholarships to nine Shorecrest seniors
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| The Lake Forest Park Rotary scholarship team: from left, Claire Conway, Ed Pearson, Silje Sodal and Karen Edwardsen. Photo courtesy LFP Rotary |
Congratulations to the following Shorecrest High School scholarship recipients from the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park!
Selection criteria included involvement in community service, “Service Above Self” essay, recommendations, and GPA.
These seniors and the colleges they are attending in the fall are:
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- Audrey Brown Washington University at St. Louis
- Joanne Kirchner University of Portland
- Audrey Hamm University of Washington
- Abigail Brittle Southern Methodist University
- Megan Rudberg University of Washington
- Talis Kroehler University of Southern California
- Oliver Lohrentz University of Washington
- Mollica Khou University of Washington
- Laura Van Reed College
Scene on the Sound: Submarine and Kitsap fast ferry
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| Photo by John Slomnicki |
On Wednesday a fast attack submarine sailed by Shoreline.
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| Photo by John Slomnicki |
It crossed paths with a fast ferry, the Finest, from Kitsap Transit.
According to the Seattle Transit blog, the ferry began regular weekday service November 2018 and normally makes six round-trips runs between Pier 52 in downtown Seattle and Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, across from Edmonds.
The trip takes approximately 40 minutes, much better than the one and a half hour trip Kingston residents used to have to get to Seattle by the regular ferry, then the Sounder train or express bus.
Shorecrest Drama’s original musical comedy series streaming online
Written by Shorecrest Theater Director Andy Kidd and his musical collaborator Chris DiStefano, students took on much of the series’ filming and editing.
They have released two episodes and the rest will be released at 7pm daily.
You can find them on YouTube at http://bit.ly/SCDrama
There is no ticket needed and you can watch anytime!
Should you feel inspired to donate to Shorecrest Drama, please do so here. Donations are immensely appreciated and will help offset production expenses.
Show description
Show description
Shorecrest High School (yep, the very one) lands a one-night-only reunion concert of one of the hottest boy bands of the 2010s — One Direction — and a chance for one lucky student to be featured as the opening act!But before the big night, forces beyond anyone's control threaten to thwart everyone's dreams.
With book, music, and lyrics by Kidd and DiStefano, and featuring Shorecrest Drama students as performers, episode directors, and additional songwriters, More Than A Feeling is a quirky musical comedy about a group of high-school kids facing an extraordinary challenge and discovering the power of community.
Case updates May 20, 2021 - Masks are still required on Shoreline Public Schools campuses
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| Photo by Gidget Terpstra |
You can make appointments, but it's not required. They would appreciate it if walk-ins could arrive before 5pm.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear a mask in many outdoor and indoor settings, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) still requires that they be worn by EVERYONE while on school campuses and buses.
The CDC recommendation does not supersede the DOH’s requirement for Washington schools. If your child attends in-person hybrid learning in Shoreline Public Schools, please ensure that they continue to come to school with their mask each day.
Case updates May 20, 2021
United States - not updated
- Total cases 32,855,010 - 27,857 in one day
- Total deaths 584,975 - 639 in one day
Washington state
King county
Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 394,143
- Probable (additional) cases 33,351
- Total hospitalizations 23,560
- Total deaths 5,702
- Total confirmed cases 103,628 - 200 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 6,081 - 9 in a day
- Total deaths 1,573 - 7 in a day
Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 24,693 - 47 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 1,372 - 1 in a day
- Total deaths 409 - 5 in a day
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 2,390 - 4 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 201 - 0 in a day
- Total deaths 99 - 1 in a day
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 317 - 0 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 17 - 0 in a day
- Total deaths 4 - no change
One-time pop-up vaccination events at Shoreline secondary schools
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| Pop up vaccination clinic for students. Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Shoreline Fire held pop-up vaccination events for students at all four secondary schools this week: Shorecrest HS, Kellogg MS, Shorewood HS, and Einstein MS.
They will come back in three weeks to administer the second dose but won’t be doing another round of first shots.
Not to worry, though, there is still plenty of availability for walk in and scheduled appointments at the UW - Shoreline Fire site at the Shoreline Center. And they have both Moderna and the Pfizer vaccine and can vaccinate anyone 12 and older.
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Fuchsias in baskets
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
This lovely fuchsia belongs to a friend of Lee's and is obviously well cared for.
Thank you to readers who were so very polite in pointing out my misidentification of these flowers as begonias in yesterday's edition.
One reader suggested that they might be a variety called Swingtime.
Another wrote that "As any alert gardener knows, this month is too early for hanging begonia blooms."What was displayed in today's blog was a fuchsia (note the spelling, because even nurseries get it wrong at times). Fuchsias (named for a 16th cent. German botanist named Fuchs) grow very well here and have started blooming outdoors."We have several fuchsia societies in the area that would offer advice on how to nurture these valuable and pretty small shrubs."And in June you may see the first begonias - and there are popular hanging varieties."
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| Photo by Victoria Gilleland |
From the files, a photo of hardy begonias from "In the Garden" Victoria Gilleland.
--Diane Hettrick
King County Council sends Best Starts for Kids levy renewal to voters with unanimous approval
It will appear on the August 3, 2021 primary ballot.
“Over the past five years, Best Starts for Kids has been developed and driven by families, community members and community organizations into an overwhelming success,” said Councilmember Joe McDermott, prime sponsor of the legislation to put the renewal on the August ballot.
“This foundational and impactful work has meant more support for kids and young adults, security for families and stronger communities – a thriving county and region for all residents. I’m thrilled to send voters the opportunity to renew this levy for another six years.”
Best Starts for Kids is a prevention-oriented regional plan aimed at supporting the healthy development of children and youth, families, and communities across King County.
With levy funding, the plan invests in promotion, prevention and early intervention for children, youth, young adults, families, and communities.
The renewal proposal, if approved by voters, would add funding for improved access to childcare throughout King County.
Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles said
The new proposal would set a first-year levy rate of $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed property value with annual growth capped at 3%. Homeowners with a median-priced home ($600,000) would pay about $114 for 2022. It is projected to generate roughly $872 million during the six-year period.
Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles said
“It’s safe to say, the first Best Starts for Kids levy approved by the voters in 2015 has been a huge success.
"But our work isn’t done yet. That’s why I am very pleased the Council has voted today to give the voters of King County the opportunity to renew and enhance an already comprehensive Best Starts for Kids levy. The future is bright in King County.”
The new proposal would set a first-year levy rate of $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed property value with annual growth capped at 3%. Homeowners with a median-priced home ($600,000) would pay about $114 for 2022. It is projected to generate roughly $872 million during the six-year period.
Shoreline Walks: Echo Lake today Saturday May 22
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| Echo Lake Walk on the Densmore Pathway Photo by Pat Deagen |
from 10:00am - 11:45am
Come early to tour the native plant garden at the school, which was created by Walk Leader Donna.
Explore neighborhoods, parks and trails on some of the best walking routes in our City. Designed for adults ages 50+ but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free. No need to sign up, just show up at the meetup location and we'll take care of the rest! Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome to join.
Program participants are required to follow the current Covid-19 safety guidelines. To see current guidelines, visit www.shorelinewa.gov/covid
For a full list of walks visit www.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks
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Starting at Echo Lake Elementary School, 19345 Wallingford Ave N, Shoreline, Washington 98133 Angle-in parking on 195th Street in front of the school.
Come early to tour the native plant garden at the school, which was created by Walk Leader Donna.
Our route will take us through several parks, along a bit of the Interurban Trail, and through neighborhoods with trees newly in leaf and flowers in bloom.
SHORELINE WALKS
Explore neighborhoods, parks and trails on some of the best walking routes in our City. Designed for adults ages 50+ but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free. No need to sign up, just show up at the meetup location and we'll take care of the rest! Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome to join.
Program participants are required to follow the current Covid-19 safety guidelines. To see current guidelines, visit www.shorelinewa.gov/covid
For a full list of walks visit www.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks
Begonias in baskets
Friday, May 21, 2021
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
Begonias are hanging plants that I have only seen in moss baskets, hanging under eaves or from a patio roof.
Some people look at them and see dancers - probably Walt Disney's fault - (cue Waltz of the Flowers from Fantasia).
DKH
Case updates May 19, 2021
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| Photo by Gidget Terpstra |
You can make appointments, but it's not required. However, they would appreciate it if walk-ins could arrive before 5pm.
Case updates May 19, 2021
United States
- Total cases 32,855,010 - 27,857 in one day
- Total deaths 584,975 - 639 in one day
Washington state
King county
Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 392,754
- Probable (additional) cases 33,094
- Total hospitalizations 23,478
- Total deaths 5,690
- Total confirmed cases 103,428 - 203 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 6,072 - 3 in a day
- Total deaths 1,566 - 1 in a day
Seattle - population 744,995 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 24,646 - 27 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 1,371 - -3 in a day
- Total deaths 404 - 1 in a day
Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 2,386 - 3 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 201 - 0 in a day
- Total deaths 98 - 0 in a day
Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
- Total confirmed cases 317 - 0 in a day
- Total hospitalizations 17 - 0 in a day
- Total deaths 4 - no change
Shoreline Police: Auto thief dances on stolen vehicle on N 205th
On 05/14/2021 at 4:49pm, a city of Shoreline deputy responded to the 16500 block of Aurora Ave N.
An employee of the rental company reported a male walked through their lot and inquired about renting a van.
When the male was told he could not be in that particular area, he jumped into a rental truck (keys in the ignition) and drove away.
This is known in many law enforcement circles as auto theft...
The employee told deputies that she remembered the same male being on the lot the day prior, which is why she was so suspicious of him when he came back the second time.
Deputies took a report, and the rental truck was entered in a criminal database as stolen.
The flashdance routine is a sure fire way to draw attention to oneself, and the truck you've stolen.
When deputies arrived, they found the dancer in the driver’s seat of the truck.
A run of the plate confirmed that it was the same rental truck reported stolen two days prior.
The male was arrested and booked into the King County Jail on Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.
As a reminder, we do not show suspect’s faces until they have been formally charged.
And sadly, there are no photos of the dance performance...
--KCSO
Sound Transit challenges Lake Forest Park Town Center ordinances
On April 30, 2021, The City of Lake Forest Park was notified that Sound Transit filed a petition with the Growth Management Hearings Board appealing four of the five ordinances that were adopted by the City Council relating to development in the Town Center zone.
- 1217 Town Center,
- 1218 Development Agreements,
- 1219 Off-Street Parking
- 1220 Landscaping
The petition was assigned Case No. 21-3-0008 and is available here.
The City stated that it intends to defend its ability to protect the character of the built and natural environment in the Town Center zone, the heart of Lake Forest Park, through its locally adopted development regulations, that reflect the goals and objectives of its elected officials and residents as determined through a robust public process of Town Halls, Community Meetings and Public Hearings.
In the petition, Sound Transit says, “... Development Regulations enacted by the Ordinances would effectively preclude the Bus Rapid Transit parking garage in violation of GMA requirements, including by making its development impossible or impracticable.”
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| One of several designs that MG proposed for Town Center. The Bus Rapid Transit parking garage space is in blue |
In January of this year, Merlone Geier, the owners of Town Center, advised the city that,
"...despite our feedback to the Lake Forest Park City Council, and given the timeline that the City is pushing for, the code as proposed will not result in redevelopment of the Town Center."We will continue to work with our existing and future tenants to provide a grocery and pharmacy anchored neighborhood retail center here at the Town Center."The incorporation of housing (affordable and market rate), open space, enhanced sustainability measures and all of the associated public benefits, will not come to fruition based on the code that has resulted from this process."
Reminder: Fill the truck Saturday 9am to noon at Shorewood High School
Get there early. When the truck is full the event is over!
Goodwill drop off site at Shorewood High School
N 175th entrance - one block west of Aurora
Scene on the Sound: Traffic is increasing
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| Photo by Jan Hansen |
Puget Sound is a busy place and the narrow passage along Shoreline is a great place to see the parade of boats, ships, and the occasional oil rig.
In this case it looks like a tug hauling construction equipment alongside a cargo ship.
King County Health Officer urges residents to continue wearing face masks inside
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| King County Health Office Dr. Jeff Duchin |
Last week, on May 13, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidance that people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks for most activities.
While the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced state guidelines consistent with the CDC, both CDC and DOH highlight that mask policies should take into account local COVID-19 circumstances and requirements.
Today’s Directive that applies to King County takes into account these local conditions.
More information here
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More information here
8X8Photo Exhibition and Sale: a virtual exhibit featuring hundreds of photographs
A virtual exhibit featuring hundreds of photographs
May 20 - 27 | Sales Open NOW
ShoreLake Arts is proud to announce that the 8X8Photo exhibition and fundraiser is returning for its second year! 8X8Photo is a virtual photography exhibition featuring hundreds of original photographs by artists from all over the country. Submissions are from all ages and levels of experience.
This year we totaled 121 participating photographers with 1,100 original photos! Thank you so much to all of the artists.
About 8X8Photo
Photography exhibition and fundraiser, 8X8Photo will feature hundreds of 8x8-inch photographs from talent locally, and all over the country, all available to purchase for $36 each. Free pickup or add a $9 shipping fee.
NEW - two printing options
The photographs will be exhibited online until Thursday May 27, 2021. There is just ONE of each photograph available, so you need to act quickly!
Photography exhibition and fundraiser, 8X8Photo will feature hundreds of 8x8-inch photographs from talent locally, and all over the country, all available to purchase for $36 each. Free pickup or add a $9 shipping fee.
NEW - two printing options
- Ready to hang - attached to a lightweight foam tile.
- Photographic print - printed on high quality archival photographic paper.
The photographs will be exhibited online until Thursday May 27, 2021. There is just ONE of each photograph available, so you need to act quickly!
Proceeds from the event support the artists and ShoreLake Arts programming. Thank you!
Why $36? This show is a spinoff of our much loved 6X6NW show (6 x 6 = $36!). This price also allows art to be more accessible and give people a taste for what you do!
Awards were announced on May 19th via Facebook livestream. Congratulations to Director's Choice Winners, Erik Amundsen and Monica Phillips.
And congratulations to the Sponsor's Choice Winner, Jyl Blackwell. Awards are for the photographer's work as a whole and the prizes are $100 each.
People’s Choice Award voting will take place on Thursday, May 27 through 7pm. We will post the winner on our social media pages at 7:30pm. Follow us: @ShoreLakeArts
People’s Choice Award voting will take place on Thursday, May 27 through 7pm. We will post the winner on our social media pages at 7:30pm. Follow us: @ShoreLakeArts
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Jack Malek | Windermere Broker and Realtor!
Thank you to our sponsor ICHS. And thank you to our partners, Shoreline Community College, City of Shoreline, and the City of Lake Forest Park.
Questions? Email Terri Price at programs@shorelakearts.org
ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.
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