Shoreline council agenda for July 26, 2021

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

2021 Shoreline City Council

The agenda for the Shoreline City Council’s July 26, 2021 regular meeting includes one Action Item.

8(a) QUASI-JUDICIAL: Closed-Record Appeal Hearing - Shoreline Preservation Society, Regarding Naval Hospital Chapel Landmark Designation

City Attorney Margaret King and Assistant City Attorney Julie Ainsworth-Taylor will make the presentation.

This is a Closed-Record Hearing which means that the City Council’s decision is to be based solely on the Record before the City Council and on the arguments and supporting exhibits of the parties. Under the rules of appeal, the Council does not have the authority to request additional information from others, including DSHS.

The decision being appealed is the Shoreline Landmarks Commission’s revised designation of the Naval Hospital Chapel, located within the Fircrest Campus at 1902 NE 150th St.


 More specifically, the appeal is of the Commission’s decision to revise its original designation of the Chapel by reducing the 2.7-acre area surrounding the Chapel to 2.6 acres by revising the eastern boundary to include a section south of the contributing lower parking lot and to exclude a 60-foot by 260-foot section north of the lower parking lot. The revised designation was based on a Request for Reconsideration filed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

This is an appeal of the Commission’s decision to alter the boundary of the original designation as a result of DSHS’s Request for Reconsideration. It is not an appeal of the Shoreline Commission’s decision to designate the Fircrest Naval Chapel as a Shoreline Landmark.

  • Details available at shorelinewa.gov
  • Download the entire meeting packet here
  • Attend this virtual meeting and/or make comments: here


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Homework

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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LFP Citizen's Commission schedules two candidate forums

The community group Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission has scheduled two candidate forums for the Lake Forest Park / Kenmore community.

Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission:
Voters' Candidate Forum #1 of 2, Primary - Northshore Fire District Commissioners
Thursday, July 29 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iuf-cnmo-qty

This is a Voter's Candidate Forum to meet the Candidates in the Primary, and those running for General Election in the Northshore Fire District Races. 

We will also invite the Lake Forest Park Water District Commissioner running Unopposed in Position #3 to introduce themselves. 

This event is free, open to the public, and people are welcome to come and go as they wish. We plan to have the candidates introduce themselves, talk a little bit about their campaign, and be prepared to take questions, and give answers to the public.

The 2nd Event:

Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission:
Voters' Candidate Forum #2 of 2 - Pre-Primary Event for General Election Candidates
Monday, August 2 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/riy-bhjn-ppv

Hi Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Shoreline Communities, this is a Voter's Candidate Forum to meet the candidates running for office in the general election. 

This will be an opportunity to meet the candidates, give them a chance to introduce their campaigns, and for them to take some questions, and give some answers to the public. This event is free, open to the public, as always, People are welcome to come and go as they wish, and need. We expect to have an opportunity for the public to ask some questions to the candidates.



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Jobs: Shoreline Music School is looking for Guitar, Piano Teachers

Shoreline Music School is looking for Guitar, Piano Teachers

Shoreline Music School, located at 1240 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 is looking for guitar and piano teachers. 

We teach adults, teens, and kids at 5 years and older. Teachers can expect to teach our existing students and work 5-10 hours per week.

For more information, contact us here: Employment Application



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Pinky's Rockin' Weekend at Easy Monkey Taphouse to benefit Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure

Pinky's Rockin' Weekend at Easy Monkey Taphouse, benefiting Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure Saturday July 24 and Sunday July 25, 2021. 

17537 15th Ave NE B, Shoreline, WA 98155 in the North City Business District.

We'll start rockin' for a cure at 6pm on Saturday with Michael Good, followed by Third Train Running. 

 Tickets are $10 and $20 respectively or see both shows for $25

Come back on Sunday, July 25th for
  • Annie Eastwood at noon,
  • Stacy Jones Band at 3pm, and
  • Mark DuFresne at 6pm.
Each Sunday band is $20 or see all 3 for $50.

We’ll be barbecuing both days.

All ticket and food sales goes directly to Pinky’s Passion for a Parkinson’s Cure https://pinkyspassion.org/ to raise money, increase awareness and support research for a Parkinson’s Cure

Tickets are on sale, in person, at Easy Monkey Taphouse.



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Shoreline Police: This fine lady used a cup of morning joe as a ruse to set up a quick theft


On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 9:15am, Shoreline deputies responded to a restaurant/bar located in the 17500 block of 15th Ave NE.
 
An employee told them the woman shown here ordered a cup of coffee. After bringing her a mug of joe, the employee stepped out of the shop to arrange the outdoor seating.


When the employee came back inside the business, the “customer” was no longer seated in the dining area. The employee heard the sound of change rattling in the manager’s office. She went to investigate and found the suspect in the office searching through drawers and taking cash and change.
 
The employee immediately told the woman to empty her pockets. The suspect started to, but then ran out of the office and out the back door.

A deputy drove around to search the area, however, he was unable to locate the suspect.

An inventory revealed $627 missing, both in cash and in rolled coins.
 
The suspect was wearing glasses, a distinctive multi-colored jacket, blue jeans, and a baseball cap.

If you have any information on this individual, call our non-emergency number at 206-296-3311 and reference case #C21021786.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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In the Garden Now: 'Purple Lady' Giant Orienpet Lily

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

'Purple Lady' Giant Orienpet Lily
Story and photos by Victoria Gilleland

Our 'Purple Lady' Lily has been a delight to share with walkers in our neighborhood. 

She is beautiful, fragrant and a total surprise to those who discover her growing casually near the road.

Last fall I purchased 6 bulbs, planted them and hoped for the best. We have lots of critters in our garden and limited sun. 

Four plants emerged in spring and produced these fabulous 7 foot high clusters of fragrant flowers. 

I suspect that voles, shrews and/or mice devoured two of the bulbs. The good thing is they didn't eat four of them!

These handsome plants are a cross between an oriental lily and a trumpet lily thus the unusual name. 

Each plant has a cluster of five to ten very showy large flowers at the top of the stem. 

Each flower is at least 8 inches in diameter with a delightful fragrance. 

It's hard to imagine a showier more sweetly scented summer bloomer than this terrific Lily!



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AG Ferguson statement on Purdue Pharma bankruptcy proposal

Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement on a proposed bankruptcy plan from Purdue Pharma:

“I filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma to hold the company accountable for its role fueling the opioid epidemic. Our investigation and lawsuit helped shut down Purdue and the Sacklers’ illegal conduct. We were preparing for trial when Purdue filed for bankruptcy, stopping all legal actions.

“This settlement plan allows the Sacklers to walk away as billionaires with a legal shield for life. To add insult to injury, they don’t even have to apologize. The Sackler family made $11 billion dollars from Purdue while Washington families suffered as a result of their conduct. A legal shield prevents us from holding the Sacklers accountable in a court of law. I cannot in good conscience accept those terms.

“Washington’s opposition to this settlement does not prevent Washington from receiving its share of the settlement funds if the court ultimately accepts the bankruptcy settlement. But I want the court – and Washingtonians impacted by the devastation of the epidemic – to know that this plan is deeply unfair. At a minimum, the Sacklers should pay back the $11 billion they received from Purdue and issue an apology to every family they harmed.”





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Costco will maintain special operation hours for members ages 60 and older

Senior customers lined up at the Shoreline Costco in 2020

Considering the nationwide increase in COVID-19 cases, Costco has announced that it will continue special operating hours for its older customers.

Effective July 26, 2021, Costco warehouses in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are open for Special Operating Hours from 9 to 10am, Tuesday and Thursday.

Eligible: Only members ages 60 and older, and for those with disabilities or who are immunocompromised. Guests will not be admitted.

Most Costco pharmacies are offering the COVID vaccine.



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LFP City Council meets virtually Thursday - confirmations / appointments for Parks board, Public Works, Pro / Con committees for Prop. 1

Lake Forest Park City Council

City of Lake Forest Park, City Council regular meeting, Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 7:00pm. Meeting to be Held Virtually.

Confirmations, Ordinances/Resolutions, Action/Discussion on the agenda:

Confirmation Review – Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
  • Julie Wheatley, Position 6, partial 3-year term expires 2/28/2024
  • Tony Auriemma, Position 7, partial 3-year term expires 2/28/2024

Ordinances / Resolutions
  1. Resolution 1811/Authorizing Mayor to Sign the First Amendment to the ILA for the Independent Force Investigation Team – King County (IFIT-KC)

Action or Discussion
  1. Resolution 1810/Relating to the City’s Regular Property Tax Levy
  2. Motion Appointing Members to the Pro and Con Committees for the “LFP Proposition 1,” on the November 2, 2021, General Election Ballot
  3. Confirmation of the Mayor’s Offer of Employment to Jeffrey D. Perrigo as Public Works Director

HOW TO SUBMIT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMENTS 


Written comments for public hearings will be submitted to Council if received by
5:00pm the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. Because the City has implemented oral comments, written comments are no longer being read under Citizen Comments

Instructions for participating in this meeting virtually:

When: Jul 22, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Council Regular Business Meeting

Please click the link to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/94805421003

Or One tap mobile :
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  • Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US:+12532158782 or+13462487799 or+14086380968 or+16699006833
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Case updates July 18, 2021 - King county is 80% vaccinated

Tuesday is the last day for the UW Shoreline
vaccination clinic at the Shoreline Center
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
As of Monday, July 19, 2021 80% of King County residents are vaccinated.

If you are part of the 20% who are not, visit Vaccine Locator or call 833-VAX-HELP to make your appointment today.

Today, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 is the last day for the UW Med vaccination clinic at the Shoreline Center, run by Shoreline Fire with the assistance of Bothell and Northshore Fire.


Case updates July 18, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 33,896,296 - 7,156 new 
  • Total deaths 606,618 - 27 new 

Washington state - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 423,043 -  1515 new
  • Probable (additional) cases 38,804 - 265 new
  • Total hospitalizations 26,196 - 125 new
  • Total deaths 6,042 -  

King county - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 109,683 - 416 new
  • Total hospitalizations 6,620 - 24 new
  • Total deaths 1,684 - 0 new 

Seattle - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 26,021 - 119 new
  • Total hospitalizations 1,460 - 5 new
  • Total deaths 425 - 0 new 

Shoreline - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 2,522 -  8 new
  • Total hospitalizations 211 - 2 new
  • Total deaths 101 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 339 - 4 new
  • Total hospitalizations 18 - 1 new
  • Total deaths 4 - 0 new


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Shoreline Police: Help us identify the burglar who did this dirty deed


We're trying to identify the burglar who did this dirty deed and are hoping for a load of tips from our Facebook followers.
 
On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 11:30pm, a Shoreline deputy was dispatched to a laundromat's commercial alarm in the 1200 block of N 155th Street. 

Deputies arrived but did not locate anyone inside. They noticed the interior was in disarray. Many rolls of coins were scattered on the ground near the front counter and in the doorway.

A manager soon arrived and told deputies that there appeared to be approximately $200 in coins missing from the till. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect not only went through the till, but rifled through drawers at the front desk as well. Two minutes later, he exits and proceeds southbound through the bushes on the south side of the parking lot.

We don't have a clear shot of his face, but maybe you recognize his clothing, shoes or his olive drab duffle/backpack? 

He appears to be a white male, approximately 20-30 years of age. The suspect rides a red BMX bike.

If you have any information about this crime, call our non-emergency number at 206-296-3311 and reference case #C21021424.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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School district surplus sale Wednesday

Just a few of the items for sale Wednesday at the School District warehouse in Hamlin Park


Shoreline Schools will hold a surplus sale on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at the District Warehouse located at 2003 NE 160th St., Shoreline (inside Hamlin Park).

Items include vehicles and equipment, Nikon cameras and lenses, KitchenAid mixers, climbing wall panels, piano, 3D printers and much more!

Purchased items must be picked up no later than 1:00pm, Thursday, July 22. Accepted payments are cash, (no checks) credit card or school district purchase orders. Sales are final, as-is, where-is, no return, no refund.


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Johnson and Johnson recalls spray sunscreens over traces of Benzene

Republished from Parent Map.com

Story by Vicky McDonald

Johnson and Johnson has recalled five Neutrogena and Aveeno brand aerosol sunscreens after it was discovered that these products contain a low level of benzene.

Sunscreen products for adults and children recalled for benzene contamination

The company advised consumers to discard the affected sunscreens because benzene is a carcinogen and the chemical "could potentially cause cancer, depending on the level and extent of exposure." 

Benzene is a widely used industrial chemical. It is not an ingredient in sunscreen, but sunscreen products may have been contaminated with it during the manufacturing process.

Check your medicine cabinets and beach bags for the following sunscreen products, and dispose of them if you find them:
  • Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen
  • Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen
  • Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense aerosol sunscreen
  • Neutrogena Ultra Sheer aerosol sunscreen
  • Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen

Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a safety report on sunscreen products. The EWG recommends using sunscreens with active ingredients such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

This year, 65 different sunscreens intended for babies and kids met EWG safety criteria. Listed below are 10 sunscreens EWG recommends for babies and kids. Find more suggestions on the EWG website.

More tips on sun protection:


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University Congregational United Church of Christ Superfluity garage sale being held in Shoreline Friday and Saturday

To our Shoreline Community,

Our University Congregational United Church of Christ Superfluity committee is hosting our first ever “Superfluity Garage Sale.” 

We were unable to hold our usual sale in either 2020 or 2021 due to Covid, and the nonprofit organizations we have regularly assisted with the proceeds have missed our assistance. Everything you need to know about the sale is in the flyer. I hope you will join us AND bring your friends.

Proceeds benefit local nonprofits universityucc.org/what-we-do/superfluity/



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Gloria's Insects: I dwell in possibility, thought Emily

Monday, July 19, 2021

Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler


(Ah, but another Emily said it first: Emily Dickinson! Saw this contemplative Seven-spotted Ladybug the other day, to my delight.)

--Gloria Z Nagler




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Ballots are on the way for the August 3 Primary Election

Photo by GM Wiegand

Registered voters across Washington will soon receive ballots for the upcoming Primary Election, Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The Primary Election’s 18-day voting period begins Friday, July 16, and lasts through election day. Ballots include a prepaid-postage return envelope, so people who return their ballots via U.S. mail do not have to pay for a stamp. 

Voters who place their ballots in an official drop box must do so by 8pm on election day. Not one minute later. Election workers are stationed at every drop box to close them at precisely 8pm.

Drop box locations may be found at VoteWA.gov

Secretary of State Kim Wyman encourages voters to mail their completed ballots well before election day to ensure their ballots are received on time. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before August 3. 

If you wait until August 3, check the pick up time at the post office or drop box. Ballots deposited after that time will not be counted.

“I recommend Washingtonians mail their ballot early to ensure their votes count and their voices are heard,” said Secretary Wyman. 
“During this primary election, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on local positions and issues that affect our everyday lives, from mayoral and city council races to school boards, fire districts, and more. I encourage every eligible voter to participate.”

Registered voters can log in to VoteWA.gov to access their personal voting information, update their registration, view their online voter guide, locate a ballot drop box, check the status of their ballot, and more. 

People who want to register to vote can visit VoteWA.gov and fill out a brief form. A valid Washington state driver’s license or ID is required to register online.

To vote in the Primary Election, registrations must be received by Monday, July 26 – eight days before election day – either online or via U.S. mail. After July 26, people can register or update their registration in person at their county’s elections office during business hours and until 8pm Aug. 3.

More voter and election information, including county elections office locations, is available at sos.wa.gov/elections.



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Wednesday's meeting of LFP Rotary to hear about the philanthropic arm of Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena - One Roof Foundation


Visit Lake Forest Park Rotary Club to hear a variety of community speakers, and to find out about our service projects.

We meet in person at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian on Wednesday mornings at 7:00am for breakfast, and speakers start at 7:30am. 
You can also join via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 225 797 7384


Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:30am

Speaker: Mari Horita, Executive Director, One Roof Foundation

The Seattle Kraken is the NHL’s 32nd franchise, the first professional hockey team in Seattle since the Seattle Totems finished their 1974-75 season in the then-pro-Western Hockey League. 

The Kraken will play at Climate Pledge Arena, which is undergoing a transformation to develop the arena originally constructed for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair (saving the landmark roof) into a state-of-the-art facility, which will bring the best of live sport, music, and entertainment to the city.

The Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena are joining forces to create One Roof Foundation, which will serve as the philanthropic arm of both organizations. The foundation will be specific about how to generate social change in a trio of ‘primary impact’ areas: youth homelessness, access and opportunities in youth hockey and environmental justice.


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Log Boom Park Waterfront Access and Viewing Project construction begins July 26; Park will be closed to the public through July 2022

Beginning the week of July 26th, Log Boom Park in Kenmore at the head of Lake Washington will be closed to the public, including the parking lot, restroom, playground, and water access. 

Road Construction Northwest, Inc. will begin construction on the 2016 voter-approved Walkways and Waterways Bond Project with work continuing through July 2022. The 1.5-acre Log Boom Park Waterfront Access and Viewing Project will expand beach and hand-powered watercraft access, restore natural areas, renovate trails, provide a new rental building, picnic shelter, seating, and public art.


The Park will be closed during construction including the parking lot, public restroom, playground and beach access. Typical construction hours will be from Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm with construction vehicles and heavy machinery in the area. Hours may be subject to change.

King County’s Burke Gilman Trail (BGT) and the City of Kenmore’s public pier will remain open during construction. The east path that leads to the pier will remain open with minor closures. The seasonal (June-August) float that attaches to the northeast end of the pier will remain open this summer. Portable restrooms will be located east of the park’s closed parking lot.

With limited street parking, the city encourages alternative forms of transportation to access the BGT or the public pier while the park is closed. Please respect park neighbors and do not park within private property.

Find project updates: kenmorewa.gov/WWLB

Walkways and Waterways is a voter-approved bond measure that passed in 2016 and encompasses five projects aimed to provide safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists and connect residents with the City’s public open space and waterfront. Find out more at kenmorewa.gov/ww



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Thornton Creek Alliance virtual meeting July 29 is open to the public

 
Plans are progressing for a new natural area along Thornton Creek on N 125th in Lake City. This accessible natural area will include floodplain reconnection, benefit water quality, enhance in-stream and riparian habitat, and help reduce flooding, all while providing green space for area residents.

The Thornton Creek watershed begins in south Shoreline.

The meeting is on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 7-9pm.


Questions? Contact Judy Olson at judyandgaryolson@gmail.com



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Book Review by Mauri Moore Shuler: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams

While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams

I bought this book because it sounded like something I would enjoy as a summer read and because I wanted to support the author, as a gesture of gratitude for her civic engagement and fight for voting rights.

Stacey Abrams, a lawyer, is known as a Georgia State Representative who ran for Governor and barely lost but helped turn Georgia into a swing state with a campaign for full and fair elections. 

But, unbeknownst to me, she was also writing books. Eight earlier books were all romances written under the name Selena Montgomery. She writes black women in roles of lawyers, sheriff, undercover agents, botanist… and, frankly, I didn’t even notice the race of the characters in her latest, this fast-paced political thriller, because I was simply caught up the in story.

She worked on While Justice Sleeps for 12 years. Aptly named, it revolves around a Supreme Court Justice who falls into a coma. How it happens and why is happens is unraveled in a tense international story of very high stakes intrigue. He leaves instructions that one of his law clerks is to have his Power of Attorney and Guardianship. This young woman then starts to unravel the full story.

Plot:
Sometimes I could not keep all the details straight, but it hardly mattered. Just keep reading if you get lost. You might be able to predict some twists, but I’ll bet you won’t be able to predict everything. And there is enough truth in the sinister plot of the villains to scare a reader.

Characters:
The hero is well drawn but others are flat. Again, it hardly matters in such a plot-driven story.

Style:
Abrams' style is very easy to read and there are occasional brilliant turns of phrase.

Footnote:
In the Acknowledgements, the reader will get a glimpse of the author’s very impressive family, all of whom helped her write this book.

Bottom line: A good read for political thriller fans.

--Review by Mauri Moore Shuler




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Case updates July 17, 2021 - no updates from the weekend

Our state reached its goal July 14, 2021 as more than 70% of Washingtonians 16+ have initiated vaccination.

If you haven't been vaccinated, visit Vaccine Locator or call 833-VAX-HELP to make your appointment today.

Or go to the UW Med vaccination clinic at the Shoreline Center, run by Shoreline Fire with the assistance of Bothell and Northshore Fire. It will be closing after Tuesday, July 20.


Case updates July 17, 2021


United States - not updated on weekends
  • Total cases 33,877,470 - 
  • Total deaths 606,526 - 

Washington state - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 421,528 -  
  • Probable (additional) cases 38,539 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 26,071 -  
  • Total deaths 6,042 -  

King county - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 109,267 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 6,596 - 
  • Total deaths 1,684 -  

Seattle - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 25,902 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 1,455 - 
  • Total deaths 425 -  

Shoreline - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 2,514 -  
  • Total hospitalizations 209 - 
  • Total deaths 101 - 

Lake Forest Park - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 335 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 17 - 
  • Total deaths 4 -  


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Over the fence: State considering placing a work release facility near SR 99 in Mountlake Terrace

Location of proposed work release site.
Republished from our friends at MyEdmondsNews.com

The Washington State Department of Corrections has identified a commercial property in the 7100 block of 224th St SW as a leading site for a work release facility.

That’s according to a news release from the City of Mountlake Terrace, which says that there will be future opportunities for public engagement on the idea.

In 2019, the Legislature directed the Washington State Department of Corrections to identify sites for additional work release facilities in various regions of the state, including Snohomish County.

Such facilities “serve as a bridge between life in prison and life in the community,” the Department of Corrections said on its website. 

“Incarcerated people at work release focus on transition, to include finding and retaining employment, treatment, reconnecting with family members, developing life skills, and becoming productive members of the community.”


The site identified for the facility is located at 7125 224th St.SW in Edmonds along the Interurban Trail on a dead-end street with vehicular access from 22th St SW in Edmonds near Ranch 99 Market (see map). It formerly housed the Seabrook Dental Laboratory, an independent manufacturer of dental prosthetic and therapeutic devices.

State law requires cities to accommodate “essential public facilities,” such as work release facilities, and Mountlake Terrace allows this type of facility, with conditions, in the light industrial/office park zone, the city said in its announcement. Although the Department of Corrections stressed in a meeting this week that no decisions have been made, and a public process with stakeholder engagement will continue, the department’s next steps would be to meet with Mountlake Terrace’s Community Development Department to discuss the site and use, along with potential conditions.

If the site becomes a viable option, state law requires the Department of Corrections to conduct a public hearing process, which includes notification to all addresses within a half-mile radius of the site.

For more information about the state’s work release program, visit www.doc.wa.gov/corrections/incarceration/work-release/default.htm.



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Jobs: Shoreline United Methodist Church Nursery Attendant

Shoreline United Methodist Church is seeking to hire a Nursery Attendant to work on Sunday mornings from 10am to 12pm.

Salary is $12.75 per hour.
  
If interested, please leave a message at the Church, 206-363-3040 or send a message to Secretary@ShorelineUMC.org
  
We are a friendly, welcoming and diverse congregation.

The church is located at 14511 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155



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Photo: Spearing the sun

Sunday, July 18, 2021

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Lee Lageschulte captured this unusual cloud formation in tonight's sunset photo over Puget Sound.




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Seattle Veterinary Outreach at Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center July 21 - not just for pets

Look for the big red mobile parked in front of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center on July 21st from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Story and photos by Donna Hawkey

"We're a portal to better health," says Dr. Hanna Ekström, founder of the mobile Seattle Veterinary Outreach, SVO, which provides free veterinary care for the pets of owners who are homeless, and pay-what-you-can for people living low-income and having difficulty paying for veterinary services.

The SVO mobile will be parked in front of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center on July 21, 2021 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Depending on how many veterinarians volunteer, the mobile clinic can provide service for between 20 and 35 pets, so come early if your pet has an urgent need.

Since starting the organization in 2019, they have treated over 1,000 pets. People travel from all over, sometimes as far as Tacoma, to receive these essential services.

Dr. Hanna Ekström, founder of Seattle Veterinary Outreach.
"Everyone Deserves Kindness"

Dr. Ekström extended her outreach services to pet owner needs in 2020 because when caring for people’s pets, she saw firsthand the needs of the pet owner, too. She also realized that she could build on the trust shared between veterinarian and pet owner to help people find better health for themselves.

"I see it in their faces, the struggle and the hardships that would seem insurmountable to most of us. It shows the power of human resilience, and the lengths people will go to keep their beloved pet healthy and happy."

The pet owner was both thrilled that her puppies got check-ups, and that “ I signed up for health care too – and right here!”

In early 2021, she hired a social worker, Scott Beck, to help better connect people to human-need resources. In four months, he has provided over 400 referrals to local human service providers. 

 

"Many referrals are for things like gas cards, bus passes, and food assistance, but lots of people don't know that they qualify for these benefits or don't know how to access them. Also, many of our clients don’t own a cell phone or computer, which is a huge obstacle to filling out applications. 
"So, we can get the ball rolling for them by helping fill in applications, teaming with Access Wireless to provide a free phone, or with Molina Healthcare to get them connected to healthcare and a caseworker who can continue to assist them as they navigate the many barriers to finding housing and health.”


This pet owner plays with a donated toy for his best buddy.  He said “I could not afford to own a pet if it were not for all the services here, I’m very thankful.”

Recently Mr. Beck was able to help get a man housed who has been homeless for 15 years. He suffers from severe PTSD from his active-duty time in the Marines. He had been living in a tent while battling cancer, managing his diabetes, and caring for his two beloved cats. Very few shelters allow pets.


“When you consider the power of that only friend or family member - think about it - would you leave your child or best friend on the street so that you could go into a shelter?” says Dr. Ekström. 
“Most people could not imagine such a choice, and when your life is torn apart, a relationship with a beloved pet can sustain you until you can the help needed to put your life back together again. 
"And from the pet’s point of view, cats and dogs don't need buildings to live in, but they do need the unconditional love of their owners. Getting people housed is a win-win-win for the person, the pet, and our community.”

The pet owners she sees are there for their pets no matter their financial circumstances, especially when their pet is sick. 

"Pets can be a person's only family member. Someone told me he would skip meals and his medicine so that he could buy glaucoma drops for his beloved dog. I would do the same if I were in a similar position."

Researchers have observed that the pet bond is so close for a person who has become homeless that they become a pack of two. Anxiety is naturally eased because they spend all their time together in such a close bond. A strong feeling of safety is created that’s healthy for both humans and pets.

Waiting and being patient is easy when you have your best friend on your lap.

Dr. Eckström said that "While meeting so many different people such as a woman that could have been my grandmother, every day this work opens up my heart even more than the day before. There are so many unfortunate stigmas associated with unhoused people. 

"I can tell you that people who are homeless are not all drug addicts, and it is not personal failing that puts so many in this dire situation, it is the effect of childhood adverse experiences, trauma, and structural racism. 
"The complex and tragic stories behind many of those living homeless require new tools in our toolbelt, along with empathy and the ability to provide hope."

Another way she provides hope is through her work with her Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar team, made up of herself, Dr. Catherine Wheeler, Jessica Lowery, RN, and Cholette Ness, LVT. This team works to bring primary care, harm reduction, and wound care to folks living in tents and RVs throughout the city of Seattle. 

Dr. Wheeler says, “by meeting people where they are, we can work together with our clients, and hopefully transition them to regular care either with the King County Med Van, or a regular primary care provider.” Dr. Ekström adds, “our outreach work is just one more doorway through which people can get connected to the resources they need to live healthier lives, for themselves, and for their pets.”

Pet homelessness

On average, there are five homeless dogs or cats per one homeless person in America. According to Shelter Animals Count, shelters are so overrun with dogs and cats that approximately 1.5 million dogs and cats are euthanized per year. If you are considering adoption, please take a look at shelter pets first. Dr. Ekström herself loves her three rescued pets fiercely and gratefully!


Donated pet items from beds to treats to personalized name tags can all be found right here!

Here are further thoughts and insights from Dr. Ekström:

How do you receive funding?

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provided a three-year grant totaling almost $500,000, which helped us expand our team to include a primary care physician and a nurse who can see people while we are seeing pets. 

In addition, we have received a sustaining grant from the Jacobi Foundation which has truly been our organizations life-blood as we worked to establish this program. We have also received funds from the Seattle Foundation, the ASPCA, Petsmart, and Banfield, as well as from many private individuals who believe in our mission. Last but not least, we are blessed with a strong team of passionate volunteers who work side by side to improve the culture of health for the people and pets we serve.

Having Molina Healthcare on site helps people get answers to their questions first hand rather than having to experience the frustrations of trying to apply online. Enrollees get the option of signing up for a caseworker to help them navigate through the oftentimes complicated process of obtaining housing. Molina also teams with a wireless phone provider so enrollees have a way to stay in touch with their doctors. 

What are your greatest strengths as an organization?


Partnerships have been one of our best strengths. We partner with medical doctors, nurses, and technicians. We develop working relationships with social service providers such as Real Change News, Recovery Café, and local Food Banks. In addition, we partner with Molina Healthcare to help connect folks with healthcare, and Access wireless to get free phones into the hands of those who need them.

What was one big surprise for you?

I had no idea that this project would grow so quickly. When I started, we just had four volunteers working one day a month! The need is so much bigger than I anticipated, we are now offering eight clinics a month and would love to do more!

A pet loving Subaru driving and hiking club raised $2,200 cleaning up back road trails. The event was supported by a Subaru dealer who printed t-shirts for everyone.   

Describe your most significant return on this work
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This work builds trust among people who have lost faith in others by building on the human-animal bond as a great uniter. By providing loving care to people’s pets, we aspire to bring hope and health to “both ends of the leash.” Finally, our work helps keep our community healthy by potentially limiting the spread of disease from pets to people, for example, Rabies, Leptospirosis, and Typhus.

It is very rewarding work-connecting to people through their pets brings us joy, as well as pride that we are making a difference in our community. It is great to see how SVO is providing a portal to better health for both pets and their owners.

What are some of the most significant challenges?

Sadly, there are not enough social and mental health services to keep up with the increasing demand-we just don’t have enough spaces to send people to for treatment.

What are your greatest needs as a young organization?

Our organization desperately needs more veterinarians and licensed vet techs to help provide service to clients in need. Having experienced volunteer social workers would improve our effectiveness, and we also need volunteers to help with marketing, grant writing, etc.

Sometime in the near future, we hope to be able to open a clinic so we can provide spay and neuter services for pets, we currently have over 180 pets waiting for this essential service! We would also provide dental services for pets in need. Anyone want to run a capital campaign?!?

For more information, to donate, or to run a capital campaign! Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach, a 501c3 non-profit https://www.seattlevet.org/

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Case updates July 16, 2021

Our state reached its goal July 14, 2021. More than 70% of Washingtonians 16+ have initiated vaccination. Thank you to the more than 4.2 million people who helped us achieve this milestone!

Our work isn't over yet. If you haven't been vaccinated, visit Vaccine Locator or call 833-VAX-HELP to make your appointment today.

Or go to the UW Med vaccination clinic at the Shoreline Center, run by Shoreline Fire with the assistance of Bothell and Northshore Fire. It will be closing after Tuesday, July 20.


Case updates July 16, 2021


United States 
  • Total cases 33,877,470 - 39,719 since yesterday
  • Total deaths 606,526 - 329 reported since yesterday

Washington state - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 421,528 -  
  • Probable (additional) cases 38,539 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 26,071 -  
  • Total deaths 6,042 -  

King county - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 109,267 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 6,596 - 
  • Total deaths 1,684 -  

Seattle - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 25,902 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 1,455 - 
  • Total deaths 425 -  

Shoreline - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 2,514 -  
  • Total hospitalizations 209 - 
  • Total deaths 101 - 

Lake Forest Park - not updated on weekends
  • Total confirmed cases 335 - 
  • Total hospitalizations 17 - 
  • Total deaths 4 -  


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Washington State Redistricting Commission asks for your thoughts and comments

YouTube video explaining redistricting here
From Rep. Javier Valdez, D-46

Our state is in the middle of its redistricting process, and the Washington State Redistricting Commission is asking for your thoughts and comments.

Every ten years, after the national census, political lines get redrawn to make sure legislative and congressional districts have the same population. 

How those lines get drawn, however, matters a great deal.

There’s a long history of gerrymandering – drawing absurd lines to protect one party or the other–which we try to avoid with our state's redistricting commission and public process.

Your comments and opinions are important to maintaining Washington state’s tradition of redrawing political boundaries in a fair and transparent manner.

Here are all the ways you can participate and comment:
You can also draw your own statewide map or attend one of the public meetings around the state. The next public meeting for our area is July 31 at 10 a.m., and you can watch the full meeting with ASL Interpretation or register for public comment.



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