Scene on the Sound: USCGC Healy weighs anchor and heads north

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

This morning the USCGC Healy weighed anchor and came across the Sound to the southern end of Shoreline.

Photo by Jan Hansen

Just after 9am she turned and at about 4 knots made her way past us, headed north.

The tugboat, Ocean Navigator, was a continuing companion.

--Jan Hansen

Replaced "pulled" with "weighed"

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Gloria's insects: Phew, sighed Beatrice emerging from her last blossom at the end of her shift,

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

when they say "worker bee" they ain't kiddin'!
(My first bee of the season...actually a tri-colored, or mixed bumblebee)

--Gloria Z Nagler








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Support for the Shorewood Class of 2021

Due to the pandemic, the Shorewood Class of 2021 has been unable to enjoy their senior year through typical means such as school functions, homecoming, senior breakfast, assemblies, and most importantly: prom. 

Although prom cannot happen as we intended, the senior senators are holding a celebration event on June 5, 2021 from 7-10pm that is free for all seniors. 

Unfortunately, our dream and our budget do not match as we were unable to host our typical number of fundraisers last and this year due to the COVID restrictions. 

We want to make this a night to remember for all seniors, so we are reaching out to you in hopes that you can donate funds towards the Class of 2021’s event. 

Any support is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for considering helping the senators make this event a fun and beautiful night for seniors to enjoy with their classmates.

To donate:
  1. Scan the QR code using your camera function on your phone or use this link: https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com/
  2. Shorewood parents: Log in as normal. Non-Shorewood parents: Scroll down to the bottom to create a Guest Account
  3. After logging in, search “senior” in the search bar to donate


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Book review by Aarene Storms: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse

How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. Eason

Sleeping Beauty's great-great-great-great-great granddaughter... in space.

Rory Thorne, princess of the Thorne Consortium, is the 6-time-great-granddaughter of the original sleeping princess in the tower. 

She is also the first girl-child born to the family since the time of the sleeping beauty and the 13 fairy godmothers. 

Young Rory is also "blessed/cursed" with thirteen magical gifts, and she will need all of them in this quick-paced fairy tale on a space station.

Fun, snide narration (reminiscent of The Princess Bride) and fairy tale elements smoothly integrated with minimal romance and detailed interstellar world building will appeal to fans of T. Kingfisher and Naomi Novik, plus a few literary Easter Eggs just for nerdish readers like me. 

Cover art indicates that this is first in a duology, but the book stands sturdily alone.

Recommended for fans of fractured fairy tales, ages 13 to adult.

Aarene Storms is a librarian who reads and reviews books for all ages.  She can be reached at aarenex@haikufarm.net  



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Case updates May 24, 2021

Case updates May 24, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 32,969,905 - 16,116 in one day
  • Total deaths 587,830 - 358 in one day

Washington state
  • Total confirmed cases 396,713
  • Probable (additional) cases 33,702   
  • Total hospitalizations 23,835 
  • Total deaths 5,722 

King county 

  • Total confirmed cases 104,187 -  356 new since yesterday   
  • Total hospitalizations 6,111 - 12 new since yesterday  
  • Total deaths 1,575 - 0 new since yesterday 

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total confirmed cases 24,787 -  54 new since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 1,375 -  0 new since yesterday
  • Total deaths 408 -  0  new since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018) 
  • Total confirmed cases 2,393 -  4 new since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 200 - 0  new since yesterday
  • Total deaths 100 - 0 new since yesterday

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018) 
  • Total confirmed cases 320 - 0 new since yesterday
  • Total hospitalizations 17 - 0 new since yesterday
  • Total deaths 4 - 0 new since yesterday


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Call for emerging Washington bands for the 2021 ShoreLake Battle of the Bands


2021 ShoreLake Battle of the Bands

Call for Emerging Washington Bands
Deadline: June 18th

ShoreLake Arts is pleased to announce that ShoreLake Battle of the Bands will be returning this summer! The call is now open for all emerging Washington bands to apply.

ShoreLake Battle of the Bands aims to support emerging and developing musicians in Washington State and encourage appreciation for the art of music in our community.

The 1st place winner will take home $1,500 and a one day of studio time at Robert Lang Studios right here in Shoreline. The 2nd place winner will take home $1,000 and a livestream performance at Annex Room Studio.

Each band accepted into the competition will receive a $300 honorarium after the event.

Winners will be decided by the judges. Plus, crowd enthusiasm and excitement is a factor in jury decisions.

Apply by June 18, 2021. There is a $5 application fee. Bands from all genres can apply (if you are signed or unsigned). You must play an original song, and be able to play this live.

Some main guidelines include:
  • Bands must be working/living in Washington State.
  • Bands must have proper license to all copyrighted music, video, and images included in the duration of their involvement.
  • Competition is restricted to bands (not solo musicians).
  • All entries are final and may not be withdrawn from the event once submitted.
  • By submitting an entry to the ShoreLake Battle of the Bands, you attest that all information provided is accurate and complete, that you have the authority to submit said entry for consideration, and that you have read, understand, and agree to all terms of entry.
  • You must not have won (1st, 2nd, 3rd or People's Choice) at the 2020 ShoreLake Battle of the Bands.
  • Must be ages 13+ (with parental permission).

Notifications will be sent out on July 6th. Event dates will be August 11th, 12th, and 14th, all located at Pfingst Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park. Tickets for the live, open air concerts will be available online July 12, 2021 

Additional information about registration, prizes, and jurors on our website!

ShoreLake Arts is proud to present this event with major support from Jack Malek of Windermere, Robert Lang Studios, Robert Lang Studios Academy, Annex Room Studio, Monka Brewing Co., the City of Lake Forest Park, and individual donors, like you.

ShoreLake Arts COVID-19 Requirements and Guidelines:

We will provide clear communication to all participating in this event (staff, musicians, guests etc) prior to arrival regarding the venue sanitation and safety expectations. In addition, we will post signage at the event that clearly outlines our guidelines.

Questions can be emailed to Terri 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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Shoreline police: Car prowlers waste no time using a credit card stolen in a car prowl

Not what you want to see when you 
return to your car. Photo courtesy KCSO
Smash. Grab. Charge! Car prowlers waste no time using a credit card stolen in a car prowl.

The gentlemen pictured in the grey hoodie attempted to use a stolen credit card not long after a Dodge Ram was broken into at Shoreline Park, 19030 1st Ave NE.

Deputies contacted the owner of the Dodge Ram and were told that the victim's wallet was stolen, containing the victim's identification and two credit cards.

The victim immediately called his credit card company and was told that someone made two unauthorized purchases at a nearby grocery store for $500 each.

A witness saw the suspects get in to a silver Dodge Charger with tinted windows.

Do you recognize this person? Tell the police.
Our deputy tracked the transactions to a nearby grocery store, where the man pictured attempted to buy a $500 gift card with one of the stolen credit cards. 

The transaction did not go through. We are currently tracing the second transaction.

The suspect, as seen in the screen grab from surveillance video, is wearing a gray hoodie and red pants.

If you have any information on this case or recognize the suspect, please call our non-emergency number at 206-296-3311 reference case #C21015124.

This bold crime happened in seconds, with witnesses nearby. 

Thieves head straight for the console or glove box, where they know wallets and other valuables are stored. Protect yourself by leaving nothing of value in your vehicle.

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Echo Lake reopens as toxin levels drop

Toxic algae bloom in Echo Lake
The lake is now clear of toxins 
Photo by Ann Michel
Echo Lake and its beach were closed for an entire month, from April 18 - May 19, 2021, due to a toxic algae bloom. 

This recent bloom of algal species produced anatoxin a, a nerve toxin that has been known to kill dogs and is harmful to humans. These HABs, or Hazardous Algae Blooms, are more frequent in lakes like Echo Lake, which has an excess of phosphorus and other nutrients.

Periodically lakes experience water exchanges, where the water from the lake bottom wells to the surface. The bottom water is full of nutrients, which create a rich environment for algae to grow. Warm weather makes it worse.


The lake was closed for a month.
Photo by Diane Lindberg
Humans contribute to the environment for algae blooms by using products containing phosphorus, such as Round-Up (glyphosate). 

Washing cars, treating lawns with synthetic fertilizers, weed and bug killers all allow phosphorus to enter the lake through runoff and contribute to the potential for toxic algae blooms.  


Brown Bear car wash recycles and filters the water it uses, and is an environmentally friendly alternative to washing your vehicle on a street or driveway. 

Geese take over Echo Lake Park
Photo by Patrick Deagen

Another way to help keep the beach open and safe is to follow the new City of Shoreline guideline about not feeding the ducks or geese at Echo Lake. 

When humans feed waterfowl their population grows beyond sustainable levels. Their feces can contaminate the water and lead to more beach closures.

--Diane Hettrick



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Iris was all dressed up

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

 
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

"Iris was all dressed up but she didn't have nowhere to grow."





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Jump start your summer: Earn college credits in 4-8 weeks at Shoreline Community College

Now is the perfect time to set new goals for the future and take advantage of flexible and affordable options at Shoreline Community College. 

Whether you’re a current student, new to Shoreline Community College or just looking to take a class or two to advance your career, summer courses will keep you moving forward to achieve your goals.

Flexible and Convenient

Learn from anywhere with Shoreline’s asynchronous online classes, which do not have a specific meeting day or time, so you can study when it’s most convenient for you. 

If remote learning isn’t your thing, Shoreline also offers hybrid classes that include hands-on learning sessions on campus. Plus, with summer courses ranging from four to eight weeks, you can reach your goals faster than the traditional 10-week courses offered in other quarters. 

Learn more about our summer course options.

Transferable Classes and Job-Specific Training

Community college classes can seamlessly transfer to a four-year university, so whether you just need one course to fulfill a prerequisite at another school, or you want to knock out the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, you can save money on tuition and fees, and explore a variety of pre-majors and electives through transfer courses at Shoreline.

If you’re looking to make a career change and need training for a new in-demand job right away, we have dozens of professional-technical programs that will get you back to work in as little as eight weeks.

Funding Available

Continuing your education doesn’t have to break the bank. Shoreline can help you pay for college! 

Even if you think you might not qualify, Shoreline has funding options for everyone. 

Help isn’t limited to financial aid, there are also full and partial grants for students who are unemployed, underemployed, or low-income, and those who are looking to re-enter the workforce or train for an entirely new career. 

The College’s Foundation awards over 140 types of scholarships each year and with payment plans, free tuition, and waivers for those who qualify, your goals are within reach. 

And you don’t have to do it alone. Shoreline Community College offers a full-service financial aid office with experienced staff to help guide you. Explore funding options.

Join Us at a Virtual Open House

Have questions about enrolling this summer (or fall)? Discover the possibilities at our virtual Open House on Thursday June 3, 2021 and explore all that Shoreline has to offer. 

Learn about our 100+ degree and certificate programs, speak with experts about financial aid, and hear from faculty in Arts / Communication, Business, Health / Medical, STEM and more! 

Don’t put your education or your future on hold this year. Come to Shoreline Community College for convenient, transferable, and affordable options that will help you achieve your goals, no matter where you are. Get started today – summer classes are now enrolling and start June 28.

Learn more about summer classes at Shoreline.



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Case updates May 23, 2021

 Case updates May 23, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 32,947,548 - 13,186 in one day
  • Total deaths 587,342 - 220 in one day

Washington state

  • Total confirmed cases 395,900
  • Probable (additional) cases 33,599   
  • Total hospitalizations 23,745 
  • Total deaths 5,709 

The WA Department of Health data system will be offline for maintenance from May 22nd to May 24th. The daily dashboard will not be updated during this downtime. King county, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park were not updated.

King county 

  • Total confirmed cases 103,831 -    in a day   
  • Total hospitalizations 6,099 -  in a day  
  • Total deaths 1,575 -  in a day 

Seattle - population 744,995 (2018) 
  • Total confirmed cases 24,733 -  in a day
  • Total hospitalizations 1,375 -   in a day
  • Total deaths 408 -    in a day

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018) 
  • Total confirmed cases 2,389 -   in a day 
  • Total hospitalizations 200 -    in a day
  • Total deaths 100 -  in a day

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018) 
  • Total confirmed cases 320 -   in a day
  • Total hospitalizations 17 -  in a day
  • Total deaths 4 - no change


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Scene on the Sound: USCGC Healy preparing for sea trials

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy photo by Jan Hansen


Jan says "I was curious today as I looked across toward Suquamish and saw the USCGC Healy appearing to be at anchor.

"I found on the Coast Guard website that she has a Facebook page. There it was posted that Healy is preparing for sea trials with a new propulsion motor."

Description from USCG site.

USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20)
Seattle, Washington

The Coast Guard Cutter HEALY (WAGB - 20) is United States' newest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker.

HEALY is designed to conduct a wide range of research activities, providing more than 4,200 square feet of scientific laboratory space, numerous electronic sensor systems, oceanographic winches, and accommodations for up to 50 scientists. 

HEALY is designed to break 4.5 feet of ice continuously at three knots and can operate in temperatures as low as -50 degrees F. The science community provided invaluable input on lab lay-outs and science capabilities during design and construction of the ship. At a time when scientific interest in the Arctic Ocean basin is intensifying, HEALY substantially enhances the United States Arctic research capability.


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Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board meeting Thursday May 27 - update on park bond

Hamlin Park photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board meeting Thursday May 27, 2021, 7-9pm

Sit in on the meeting via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97515984680

Agenda Highlights:
  • Director's Report
  • Partner Updates
  • Park Bond Update
  • Board Member Updates

Link to Full Meeting Packet [PDF] (HERE)

Comment on Agenda Items

About the PRCS/Tree Board



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Shoreline Fire promotes three officers

(L-R) Gabe DeBay, Ruslan Cherkasskikh, Todd Wollum, Fire Chief Matt Cowan

Shoreline Fire celebrated the promotions of three officers on May 20, 2021. 
Congratulations to 
  • Division Chief of EMS - Todd Wollum, 
  • Captain MSO - Gabe DeBay and 
  • Lieutenant - Ruslan Cherkasskikh.
"They have worked incredibly hard to achieve these positions." 

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Shorewood wrestling vs Edmonds-Woodway May 24, 2021

By Clark Norton

It was a night of big swings as Shorewood wrestling faced off against the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors. Led by returning state champion Alex Rapelje, the Warriors took the first three matches to jump out to an early 18-0.

Thunderbird Max Null got Shorewood on the board with a pin in the last seconds of the second round at 220 pounds. 

The T-Birds rode the momentum started by Null to rally and tie the score 24-24 with four matches left.  

Ed-way countered by sending out back-to-back state placers in the next two weights as they swept the final bouts for a decisive 48-24 win.

Shorewood wrestles next at home on Wednesday, May 26th, against the Royals of Lynnwood.

Edmonds-Woodway 48 - Shorewood 24
@Shorewood High School
*Match began at 170 pounds

106: Double Forfeit
113: AP Tran EW win by forfeit 
120: Clayton Elder SW win by forfeit
126: Double Forfeit
132: Quincy Laflin SW win by forfeit
138: Baylor Denkinger EW pinned Henry Poetzl 1:43
145: Reece LeCompte EW pinned Isaac Van Horn 1:27
152: George Quintans EW pinned Joseph Rivera 1:06
160: Benden Baldock EW pinned Addison Brueck 0:19
170: Liam Fitting EW win by forfeit
182; Alex Rapelje EW  pinned Alberto Solano 0:47
195:  Justus Whittaker EW pinned Leyton Houck 3:10
220: Max Null SW pinned Evan Gibbs 3:55
285: Hunter Tibodeau SW pinned George Kartano 1:46

Shorewood Record: 2-3 Overall


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Rex Kinney stepping down after 20 years of coaching the Shorecrest Hip Hop Team

Photo courtesy SC Hip Hop team

After 20 years of coaching the Shorecrest Hip Hop Team, Head Coach and choreographer, Rex Kinney has decided to step down from running the program after this season.
 
“It has been one of the best experiences of my life and has shaped me greatly. Without the team and dance I would not have the career and family I have been so fortunate to have.”

Coach Rex took over the program in 2001, nurturing the program into a state and national award winning team, and going on to expand the program into a JV and Varsity Team in 2011, with the help of SC alumni, Angelo Buelva. 

In accomplishing all of this, in 2008, he launched the first annual Physical Poetry show with the help of friends, SC alumni Robert Luu, Andrea Koehler, and few of the many local dance companies and groups to grace the stage at Shorecrest.

Kirsten and Rex Kinney
Wife and Coach, Kirsten Kinney will also be leaving the program at the end of the season. She started dropping into rehearsals in 2010 and has continued to work with the team ever since. 

Her contribution to the team has been invaluable, helping to further the training of the students with her extensive dance and somatic experience over the past 11 years. 

She became co-producer of Physical Poetry and helped to grow it into a widely popular and enriching experience for the students and the Shoreline community by highlighting the rich and diverse dance in the Seattle region.

They would like to thank all of the special people that made all of this possible. The students, the coaches, and the advisors (past and present), who have generously supported the success of the program!
Kirsten Barron Kinney, Rex Pasion Kinney, Angelo Buelva, Robert Luu, Andrea Koehler, Robin Roat, Shoreline Area News, Shorecrest, Shoreline Public Schools,

--From the Shorecrest Hip Hop Team


And stories about the teams through the years: here - they all seem to start with "District Champion!"



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Shoreline Police: Burglar just wanted cigarettes

This was worth a burglary charge. Photo from KCSO
Have you ever had a craving for a cig so bad you..... well, we doubt you chose the route this couple did.

On Tuesday,05/18/2021 at 1:25am, deputies responded to an in-progress burglary call at a convenience store located in the 20000 block of Aurora Ave N in Shoreline.

A male and female broke in through the front door. 

On his surveillance system, the business owner could see them roaming around his store.

When deputies arrived, the suspects were gone. 

The owner provided surveillance screenshots and descriptions of the male and female. Knowing what the suspects looked like, a deputy decided to check the nearby transit center and saw a male and a female on a bus that appeared to match the suspect's descriptions.

Deputies boarded the bus, and the male suspect immediately stood up and began distributing the stolen cigarettes to nearly every passenger on the bus. Be kind.

During an interview, the male suspect said he "really needed cigarettes." The deputy went on to ask why he broke in only to steal cigarettes, and the male replied, "I am not greedy."

Both the male and female were transported to the King County Jail and booked on Investigation of Commercial Burglary.

--King County Sheriff's Office


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Panel discussion today: Education for All -- A Civil Rights Milestone — and So Much Further to Go


Education for All: A Civil Rights Milestone—and So Much Further to Go
Free presentation
Tuesday, May 25 · Noon - 1:30pm


There's still time to register to join us on May 25, 2021 at noon for a free, virtual discussion to mark the 50th anniversary of Washington State House Bill 90 – Education for All, the first U.S. law to grant public education to people with disabilities.


Panelists will discuss the legacy of Education for All, examine the current state of special education, and how we can take steps to realize the promise of the original bill.

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Tagger(s) targeting the Senior Center and churches on 185th

Access vans, with volunteer drivers, take seniors to medical appointments*

Over the weekend, someone spray painted vulgar cartoons and homophobic and racial slurs on six HYDE Shuttle transportation vans at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

They also tagged the Shoreline Covenant Church at 185th and Ashworth with a religious jibe. And the Shoreline Community Church across the street from the Senior Center.

The tagging seems aimed at upsetting as many people as possible, rather than a targeted attack. 

The Senior Center and possibly other locations have been hit three times. Last weekend the large banner on the outside of the building was slashed. Last month someone threw rocks through the SC window and the French school in the building next to the SC.

The HYDE Shuttle vans are used to transport the Senior Center's most aged seniors to medical appointments, dialysis and cancer treatments, grocery shopping and a host of other critical transportation needs.

They have not only the expense of repainting over the spray paint but the delay in services for the seniors. 

They ask that should you be walking by, especially after dark, please call the police if you see anyone around our facility or vehicles. 

What is amusing to some immature individuals is very costly to a non-profit that continues to service our community. 

If you have information email it to shorelinesc@soundgenerations.org or call 206-365-1536.

*We no longer post photos of graffiti because we don't want to give the vandals the publicity. Ed.



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Saturday's Sunset

Monday, May 24, 2021

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee says that the sunsets are farther north these days. Saturday's sunset was fairly spectacular.



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Beautiful and possibly invasive

Dale Bauer

Mountain bluet. Spreads so easily, by seeds and underground roots, that it is considered an invasive species in some places. But it does produce blossoms that are quite striking.

--Dale Bauer



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Lake Forest Park Council Committee Of the Whole meets Monday May 24, 6pm

City of Lake Forest Park Council Committee of the Whole regular meeting Monday, May 24, 2021 6:00pm. 

Meeting to be held virtually.

Discussions:
  • Affirm Parks and Connections as our priorities for future investment.
  • Tpes, size, and nature of new revenue opportunities.
  • Timing of revenue acquisition, and costs and timeline for identified capital projects
  • Future capital projects and projected costs.
  • Community engagement strategies.
Citizen Comments (Each speaker has three minutes to comment)
Click on the following link for information about how to provide oral Citizen Comments: https://www.cityoflfp.com/615/Virtual-Meetings-during-COVID-19

Because the City has implemented oral comments, written comments are no longer read under Citizen Comments.

Instructions for participating in this meeting virtually:

When: May 24, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

Click the link to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93412515891
  • Or One tap mobile :
    • US: +12532158782,,93412515891# or +13462487799,,93412515891#
  • Or Telephone:
    • Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    • US:+12532158782 or+13462487799 or+14086380968 or+16699006833 or+13017158592 or+13126266799 or+16468769923
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Case updates May 22, 2021 - only national figures updated as sites are down for maintenance

Case updates May 22, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 32,933,337 - 20,953 in one day
  • Total deaths 586,793 - 367 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.
  • Total confirmed cases 394,143
  • Probable (additional) cases 33,351   
  • Total hospitalizations 23,560 
  • Total deaths 5,702 

The WA Department of Health data system will be offline for maintenance from May 22nd to May 24th. The daily dashboard will not be updated on Sunday May 23rd during this downtime. King county, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park were not updated.

King county 

  • 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

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I gotta be me

Photo by Don Warrick

Lake Forest Park resident Don Warrick shared this story:

My wife and I bought our annual load of geraniums at Costco; ALL PINK.  Of course, one of them, not blooming when we purchased it, turned out to be red.

Our neighbors, walking by, commented about the solitary flower and later came back and planted the sign.



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Candidates: Larry Goldman announces run for Lake Forest Park City Council Position 7

Larry Goldman, candidate for
LFP City Council Pos 7
Hello! I’m Larry Goldman and I’m running for Lake Forest Park City Council position 7. I live in the Southern Gateway neighborhood and teach chemistry at the University of Washington – Seattle. I very much appreciate living in Lake Forest Park and would like to give back to this city. 

I want Lake Forest Park to continue to be a welcoming, environmentally-focused city. Some of my greatest strengths are experience working in teams, willingness to put in hard work, attention to detail, and a strong desire to make things better. Here are a few of my focus issues, more information can be found on my campaign website – https://www.facebook.com/LarryForLFP

Transportation: Public transportation is evolving in LFP as Sound Transit opens new light rail stations from the U District to Lynnwood and upgrades buses along Bothell Way and Ballinger Way. As a member of our city council, I will work with Sound Transit and King County Metro to provide the best possible public transportation system to LFP residents. 

I will reach out and ensure residents are well-informed about restructuring plans opportunities to provide public comments so that the voices of our community are heard before decisions are finalized. 

Pedestrian and bicyclist safety is also critical. I support a grade-separated connection between the town center and the Burke-Gilman trail, and I also support providing more sidewalks, especially near schools and along our busier streets. The easier we make it for people to walk, cycle, and use public transportation, the more we can reduce our carbon footprint and protect the planet for future generations.

Green amenities: Lake Forest Park’s name connotes nature. I’m glad to see the city working to acquire and develop property along Lake Washington and would be delighted to continue this process and provide all LFP residents with access to this natural treasure. 

I strongly support LFP’s tree ordinance, which is a model for other towns in the region. LFP has a proud tradition of supporting community parks. The recent Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) report confirmed that we love our parks, but that access to parks and open space is limited in some neighborhoods. 

I support acquiring park space in underserved neighborhoods and providing more residents with easy access to the green spaces that are so central to our LFP identity. I would also like to bring community gardens to LFP because some residents don’t have access to yard space to grow their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers and would take great satisfaction in growing their own food.

I’m delighted to have this opportunity to run for office and look forward to interacting with LFP residents about what they would like to see from their city government. Thank you so much for your support!

Website: https://www.facebook.com/LarryForLFP
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See all candidate statements under the tag “candidates.” Be aware that this tag has ten years of candidates. Tags are at the bottom of every article and in the first column of our website www.shorelineareanews.com



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Scene on the Sound: The Midnight Sun

The Midnight Sun photo by Jan Hansen

By Jan Hansen

It was great to see a U.S. cargo ship sailing by on Friday. The Midnight Sun is a cargo ship, detailed as a Vehicles Carrier. It belongs to the Tote Shipping Company. 

This trip is from Anchorage to Tacoma.

From Marine Traffic:

MIDNIGHT SUN (IMO: 9232278) is a Vehicles Carrier that was built in 2003 (18 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of USA.

Its carrying capacity is 24917 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 9 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 255.73 meters and her width is 35.97 meters.

Shoreline resident John Crawford added this information:

From the TOTE website: "In 2017, TOTE Maritime Alaska began converting our Orca Class vessels to liquefied natural gas power, bringing the world’s most advanced, environmentally friendly technology to Alaska." 

(No more bunker fuel !!!)

Also: these TOTE ships (AKA: roll-on, roll-off's) sail between Tacoma to Anchorage in about 72 hours. Turn around in each port is about 24 hours. They are the supply lifeline for Alaska, supplemented by the tug and barge industry for non-perishable supplies.

Happy and proud to be retired from TOTE's sister company, Foss.


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LFP Citizens' Commission meeting Tuesday to feature presentation on the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program

The public is welcome to attend the Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 4-5pm meeting of the Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission.

It will be a Zoom Meeting, hosted by the King County District Court - Community Court Virtual Resource Center.

AGENDA

4:00 - 4:05pm

Jolene Jang will give a quick intro to Anti-Asian Hate, and a preview of our meeting on June 3rd @5:30pm focused on Anti-Asian Hate and related violence.


4:10 - 5pm

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) - Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). Speaker Keyla Hernandez-Ulloa will present information on the recently opened Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and answer questions.

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.

About the Emergency Broadband Benefit

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.

How to attend the meeting

For those that can't be there right at 4:00pm, we will be there till 5:00pm. Get there when you can, and we will try to make sure you get enough information to be able to help people apply for this program, and be able to follow up with you.

Zoom meeting links

Time: May 25, 2021, 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 930 683 3892

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The LFP Citizen's Commission is a volunteer group not affiliated with the City of Lake Forest Park.



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Go Green with Third Place Commons starting Wednesday, May 26


Third Place Commons invites you to join in a vital ongoing conversation with “Going Green: A Three-Part Series.”

Throughout the series of free Zoom programs, presenters will explore and guide conversation around several topics of great interest that emerged during the recent Lake Forest Park Community Town Hall on Building Climate Resiliency.

The series begins this Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7pm with Heating Up: The Ethics of Climate Change presented by Brian G. Henning.

During the program, Henning will explore how our moral beliefs have led us to the brink of climate crisis and pose the question, “What if we could tell ourselves a new story about climate change — and, in doing so, alter our relationship to our planet?”

Henning is a professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies at Gonzaga University and has earned a PhD in philosophy. He has served as the inaugural faculty fellow for sustainability for three years, is the chair of the Environmental Studies department, and has delivered nearly 100 community presentations to general and academic audiences.


Register here for “Heating Up: The Ethics of Climate Change.”

Next up in the Going Green series, “Green Gardening with Master Gardener Julie Yasny,” where Yasny will both share tips for environmentally friendly gardening and field your questions. 

The Green Gardening session takes place on Saturday, June 19th at 11am and you can register here.

Finally, on Wednesday, June 30th at 7pm, Republic Services Recycling Coordinator Natalie Caulkins returns for “Keep the Cycle Going: How to be a Savvy Recycler.

Caulkins presented during the town hall and also hosted a breakout room during the group conversations, and both sessions were packed with folks eager to learn more about recycling properly. 

What can and can’t be recycled and why? Does it actually matter if your recyclables are “empty, clean, and dry”? Are you guilty of “wish-cycling” and what impact does that have?

Register here to “Keep the Cycle Going.”

And, while you’re busy thinking and living green, don’t forget to drop by the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market to shop for fresh, local, minimally processed, and organic produce, meat, fish, eggs, and much, more. 

Eating local and farm to table is a great way eat clean and reduce the carbon footprint of your food. 

The LFP Farmers Market is open every Sunday, 10am to 2pm.

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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