Bitter Lake: Two gaggles of geese

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Photo by Bruce Hill August 8, 2021
 
These two gaggles of geese have been together since the goslings were hatched and possibly before. They do everything together. 

Three times a day, Bruce Hill says, they swim across their home at Bitter Lake to eat.

Photo by Bruce Hill June 27, 2021
What a difference six weeks makes! The goslings were just adolescents in the second photo.



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Reminder: Superintendent Dr. Reyes to speak at the Shoreline Chamber Zoom Luncheon on Wednesday August 11th

Shoreline Schools Superintendent
will speak at Chamber Zoom meeting
Wednesday, August 11. Public welcome.
Dr. Susana Reyes, Superintendent of Shoreline Public Schools, will be our featured speaker at our free Zoom lunch meeting on Wednesday, 8/11/2021, from 11:30am – 1:00pm.

We encourage parents and community members to join our free Zoom meeting so they can hear from Dr. Reyes before the school year gets underway.


The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce welcomes businesses in and around Shoreline.

Some reasons to Join Our Chamber
  • Increase your visibility in the community
  • Create networking opportunities
  • Promotion and publicity
  • Keep abreast of business issues in your community
  • Acquire customer referrals
  • Chamber events and programs


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Candidate Maddy Larson - Lake Forest Park City Council Position 5

Maddy Larson, candidate for
Lake Forest Park city council
position 5
Greetings LFP Friends and Neighbors,

My name is Maddy Larson and I’m excited to let you all know that I am running for Lake Forest Park City Council Position 5. 

Our community is facing demands and pressures that come with the exponential growth and changes we're experiencing in our region. Housing, infrastructure, climate change, pedestrian connection and walkways, ecological stewardship, parks, and public safety are all areas where I can provide progressive and thoughtful leadership. 

I would be honored to represent you and listen to you as your voice on the Council. I will work hard to help our community grow responsibly, provide a green legacy for the future, and thrive without sacrificing what makes Lake Forest Park unique.

My commitment to community service in LFP runs deep. For the past three years I have volunteered to serve on -- and now chair -- our city’s Planning Commission.

In that role I have made citizen participation a priority by encouraging public comment at every Commission meeting, actively listening to our residents, and hosting public hearings. I collaborate with fellow commissioners, the City Council, and city staff to study and tackle significant issues facing our city related to growth, development, housing, and transportation needs.

While serving on the Planning Commission, I helped to shape balanced recommendations for future commercial and residential development of the Town Center, including important provisions for community space such as Third Place Commons. 

Other notable provisions addressed streamside and neighborhood buffers, open space and green space, height limitations, and staying in scale with our community and our environment. Currently I am chairing the effort to examine our existing Accessory Dwelling Unit building code,and developed a community survey to better inform the Commission in its work. My experience in leading the Planning Commission and working directly with our city government, combined with my demonstrated commitment to LFP citizens, will allow me to hit the ground running if you elect me to represent you.

Over the past several decades, I have also been a leader in non-profit and education fields as a dedicated professional. I have successfully led projects benefiting our K-12 communities by working closely with state agencies and legislators, universities, business communities, and granting agencies to benefit these communities. I would like to use this deep and broad base of professional experience to listen, collaborate, and obtain results for our residents.

I ask for your support so that I may represent you and ensure that LFP remains a vibrant community focused on its sustainability and quality of life.

Sincerely,

Maddy Larson
Maddylarson4lfp@gmail.com
https://www.maddy4lfp.com



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Case updates August 8, 2021

Washington state epidemiological curve


Case updates August 8, 2021 - no updates on weekends; otherwise "new" numbers represent one day's results
 

United States 
  • Total cases  35,824,258 - 51,638 new
  • Total deaths 614,856 - 204 new

Washington state 
  • Total confirmed cases 450,716 - 5,635 new  
  • Probable (additional) cases 44,622 - 1063 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 27,858 - 397 new 
  • Total deaths 6,168 - 9 new 

King county 

  • Total confirmed cases 116,380 - 1,455 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 6,844 - 70 new 
  • Total deaths 1,688 -  0  new

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 28,229 - 506 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 1,507 - 18 new 
  • Total deaths 425 - 0  new

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 2,629 - 13 new
  • Total hospitalizations 213 - 1 new
  • Total deaths 102 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 359 -   6 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 19 - 0 new
  • Total deaths 4  - 0 new


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LFP City Council meetings Thursday - plastic bag ban on the agenda

Lake Forest Park City Council

City of Lake Forest Park City Council work session 6pm Thursday, August 12, 2021. Meeting to be held virtually.

  • Update on King County Growth Targets Process
    • Discussion Leader:Steve Bennett, Planning Director

City of Lake Forest Park City Council regular meeting 7pm Thursday, August 12, 2021. Meeting to be held virtually.

Presentations
  • Update on Northshore Fire District Operations, Matt Hochstein, Northshore Firefighter
  • Update on New Police Reform Laws, Police Chief Harden

Proclamations
  • National Recovery Month
  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Confirmation Review –Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
  • Amy Hanegan, Position 2, partial 3-year term expires 2/28/2022

Ordinances and Resolutions
  • Ordinance 1224/Reinstating the Operation and Enforcement of Chapter 5.34 Lake Forest Park Municipal Code (LFPMC), Which Restricts the Use of Plastic Bags and Noncompostable Food Service Containers, and Amending LFPMC 5.34.060 Decreasing the Pass-through Charge for Recyclable Paper Bags

Instructions on making comments and attending the meetings on pages 2 and 3 of the agenda



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The Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion is honored to host American Gold Star Mothers, Saturday August 14 at noon

Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 will host American Gold Star Mothers, Monica McNeal, Jane Hughes and Linda Swanberg at 1:30pm as they share how their American Gold Star Mothers Chapter gives back to our Veteran and Military Family Community. 
Learn more about the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument to be placed in Veterans Park in Lynnwood.

There will be a BBQ lunch prior to their talk at 12 Noon. This event is open to the Public. The Starr Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 is located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

American Gold Star Mothers Mission

Finding strength in the fellowship of other Gold Star Mothers who strive to keep the memory of our sons and daughters alive by working to help veterans, those currently serving in the military, their families, and our communities.



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Just another rose

Monday, August 9, 2021

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

I guess roses really do love sunshine because they are happily blooming everywhere. The rhodies and ferns are turning brown and dropping leaves and the roses are thriving.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline - Extra Help - Dance instructor

City of Shoreline
Extra Help – Instructor (Dance)

CLOSING DATE: 09/30/2021 12:00 AM

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

General Purpose

We have an open position for a Dance Instructor in our Recreation Program. In this position, you can teach Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop or other forms of dance classes for students from preschool age up to 14 years old.

  • Typical hours range from 2 - 6 per week.
  • Programs exist generally during these times
  • Morning - preschool age
  • Afternoon/evenings - youth 6 - 14 years old
  • Saturday Morning/Afternoon (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) for youth 6 - 14 years old

Scope of Work

The instructor will be responsible for leading classes of students in different dance styles, demonstrating the dances to effectively teach students new moves while supporting the students, giving constructive feedback, encouragement and promoting self-confidence.

Job description and application



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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during July 2021

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




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King County, State of Washington and City of Seattle announce vaccination requirement for most employees, private health care and long-term care workers

l-r Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, KC Executive Dow Constantine, Gov. Jay Inslee, interpreter, and KC Public Health Office Jeffrey Duchin (Office of the Governor photo)

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced King County will now require all employees to be fully vaccinated, effective October 18, 2021. 

To meet this requirement, employees must have received their second shot of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or first shot of a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, by October 4, 2021, and provide verified proof of vaccination. The requirement will apply to employees in the Executive branch, including the Assessor, Elections, and Sheriff's Office.

"A healthy King County depends on every eligible resident getting vaccinated. With the Delta variant surging, it is high time for everyone to do their part to protect one another, our children and our economy,” said Executive Constantine. 

“Joining with the state and the City of Seattle, we’re helping close the vaccination gaps in our community and our workforce, to get everyone across the finish line and move our community forward into recovery.”

Gov. Jay Inslee announced a requirement for most state workers, and on-site contractors and volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. State employees and workers in private health care and long-term care settings will have until October 18, 2021 to be fully vaccinated.

The requirement applies to state workers, regardless of teleworking status. This applies to executive cabinet agencies, but the governor encouraged all others such as higher education, local governments, the legislative branch, other statewide elected officials and organizations in the private sector to do the same.

It does not apply to employees who report to the state’s independently elected officials such as the secretary of state or the commissioner of public lands.

“It is the mission of public servants and those providing health care to serve our fellow Washingtonians. These workers live in every community in our state, working together and with the public every day to deliver services,” Inslee said. 

“We have a duty to protect them from the virus, they have the right to be protected, and the communities they serve and live in deserve protection as well.”

The governor made the announcement at a press conference on Monday at Kaiser Permanente in Seattle. He was joined by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Kaiser Permanente Washington President Susan Mullaney, Washington State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah, and Seattle-King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeffrey Duchin.

The new requirement includes well-defined exemptions to the vaccine. Individuals with legitimate medical reasons or sincerely held religious reasons will be exempt. The exemptions do not include personal or philosophical objections.

Prior to the governor’s announcement, Kaiser Permanente WA mandated that it would be requiring all its employees to be vaccinated.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said that "Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. City of Seattle employees must be fully vaccinated by 10/18 to help us reopen safely while protecting employees and public. We will evaluate plans based on science plus King County Public Health guidance."

The announcement comes as Washington is experiencing a severe increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations in every county, due to the Delta variant, with the overwhelming majority of cases and hospitalizations being among unvaccinated Washingtonians.



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State law changes will affect policing in Lake Forest Park

LFP Police Chief Mike Harden. The police
department will present its training to the
City Council at the council’s regular business
meeting on Thursday, August 12 at 7pm
By Tracy Furutani

“We will still provide service,” said Lake Forest Park Police Department Chief Mike Harden. “[However], it will look different.”

The Washington State Legislature passed a series of police reform bills in this year’s now-concluded legislative session, and they are beginning to take effect. 

Specifically, House Bills 1054 and 1310 change the threshold at which law enforcement officers may take certain actions, such as pursuing suspects and using physical force.

Many of the changes in tactics specified in the new laws are already policy within the LFP PD. 

“We have no ‘no-knock’ warrants,” said Operations Lieutenant Rhonda Lehman, referring to the practice of police entering a home without first knocking and identifying themselves. 

Similarly, “we don’t use tear gas,” she said. One of the new laws restricts the use of tear gas to riots, hostage situations and barricaded subjects.

However, some other changes in the laws will make it “harder for victims to get help,” said Lehman. “It makes it easier for the criminal to escape.” Because the standard for using physical force to detain a suspect is higher, the LFP PD will err on the side of letting a suspect go, she explained.

Harden gave an example of a hypothetical situation in which a family with a small child is involved in a traffic accident, where the family’s car is struck by a hit-and-run driver and the child is injured. The police are quickly summoned, and one of the parents gives a vehicle description to the responding officer. 

“An officer may attempt to stop the vehicle described, and if they stop, great; if they flee, we may no longer pursue,” said Lehman. “Why didn’t you go after the bad guy?” is the question that will result, said Harden, and the officer will say it is due to the new policies.

State Rep Javier Valdez (D-46)
State Representative Javier Valdez (D-46), whose district includes Lake Forest Park, said in a statement, 

“We all share the goal of keeping everyone safe, whether it’s members of the community or the men and women in law enforcement. There is some confusion about what new police reform laws mean or don’t mean, and a lot of misinformation out there. Nothing in the new state laws prevents police officers from responding to calls to service.”

In Valdez’s view, “House Bill 1310 creates a statewide standard for the use of force. House Bill 1054 bans dangerous police tactics and unnecessary military equipment from being used by law enforcement.” 

And, further, “the state attorney general is working on clearing up any ambiguities and misunderstandings about certain provisions and is developing a model use of force policy. And if there are issues that do need to be clarified with new legislation, I will support those efforts. Such legislation is typical whenever large reforms are passed.”

Some of the changes in the laws and policing policies will have an effect on other first-responder agencies, who rely on police protection while performing their jobs.

The Northshore Fire Department, which serves LFP, is working with other first responders on a “model” procedure to accommodate changes to the laws, according to Deputy Chief of Operations Doug McDonald. “There should be no changes in the level of service we provide,” he said.

Brook Buettner, program manager for
North Sound Response Awareness
De-escalation and Referral (RADAR)
The new laws brought some positive changes to social service providers. House Bill 988, for instance, will establish a single 988 number for suicide prevention next year, said Brook Buettner, the program manager for North Sound Response Awareness De-escalation and Referral (RADAR), a program set up by a consortium of north King County cities to provide services to people undergoing a behavioral health crisis. 

RADAR deploys Navigators, a group of on-call mental health and social workers to bring their services to people experiencing crises.

“I’m proud of north King County doing [this] work before the national movement,” said Buettner. “Navigators are more necessary than ever, especially with these legislative changes.”

The LFP Police Department will present its training to the City Council at the council’s regular business meeting on Thursday, August 12 at 7pm. The public is invited to attend the meeting.



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Gloria's Birds: This is my best come-hither look, photog, take it or leave it

Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

(Varied Thrushes can be tough customers...)

--Gloria Z Nagler



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Scene on the Sound: the Norwegian Encore

Photo by Jan Hansen

Cruise ships are definitely back. The Norwegian Encore sails from Seattle to Alaska.

"Cruise to Alaska from Seattle and explore more of the Last Frontier in a ship built for non-stop memorable moments. Whip around the Norwegian Encore Speedway, the largest race track at sea. Experience an otherworldly virtual reality wonderland at Galaxy Pavilion. 

"Raise the roof every night at our spectacular shows: winner of six Tony Awards®, Kinky Boots is a must-see Broadway hit, or sing along to classic rock hits at The Choir Of Man. Give your taste buds a double dose of delicious at the many dining options, including the brand-new Onda by Scarpetta. Do all this and so much more on Norwegian Encore."


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Golden Wheels outdoor exhibit and Hillwood History Walk Saturday

 

On Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 10am to 2pm, the Shoreline Historical Museum will stage its annual Golden Wheels car show.

Featuring member's vehicles, it will be held on the event space next to the museum, which is located at N 185th and Linden Ave N.

Golden Wheels car show 2017 photo by Steven H. Robinson

At 1pm, museum director Vicki Stiles will lead the Hillwood History Walk, exploring the surrounding neighborhood from an historical perspective. Gather in front of the museum.

The Walk and the car show are both free events.



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Fall ferry vehicle reservations are open now

Photo courtesy WSDOT
Vehicle reservations for fall (September 26, 2021 to January 1, 2022) San Juan Islands or Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry routes are available now.

Here is the link to the reservation page.

For the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes, another batch of reservations will be released two weeks before each specific sailing. The remaining space on each sailing will be available two days before. 

When Sidney, British Columbia sailings resume, the ferry system will announce in advance when reservations for international service will be made available.



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AG Ferguson issues statement after key court victories in opioid distributors case

State Attorney General
Bob Ferguson
Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement after two key legal victories on Friday in Washington’s case against opioid distributors McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.

“We won two more key victories in our case against the three largest opioid distributors for their role fueling the opioid epidemic by shipping hundreds of thousands of suspicious orders into Washington state.

“On Friday, a King County judge rejected their attempt to dismiss our Consumer Protection Act claim, and ruled that there is no time period that limits the consumer protection penalties we seek in this case. We assert that these companies violated our Consumer Protection Act in multiple ways over more than a dozen years — and now they are facing potential penalties for every single one.

“Moreover, the judge rejected their efforts to deflect responsibility for their conduct onto others. These Fortune 15 companies tried to evade responsibility for their misconduct by claiming that Washington state did not pass laws preventing them from shipping massive amounts of opioids into our state. Claiming that public agencies should have stopped them sooner is like a burglar blaming the police for not arresting him before he committed the crime — it’s absurd and appalling. Judge Michael R. Scott dismissed all the defenses these corporations planned to present at trial blaming the state for the opioid crisis.

“My outstanding trial team argued both motions and won. Our trial is scheduled for September. We will hold these companies accountable for the devastation they caused.”



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Scene on the Sound: USCGC John McCormick

USCGC John McCormick sails by Shoreline. Photo by Jan Hansen

USCGC John McCormick (WPC-1121) is the United States Coast Guard's 21st Sentinel-class cutter, and the first to be stationed in Alaska, where homeported at Coast Guard Base Ketchikan

The Sentinel-class cutters are lightly armed patrol vessels with a crew of approximately two dozen sailors, capable of traveling almost 3,000 nautical miles, on five day missions. The cutter is a multi-mission vessel intended to perform law enforcement, search and rescue, fisheries and environmental protection, and homeland security tasks.

In 2010, Charles "Skip" W. Bowen, who was then the United States Coast Guard's most senior non-commissioned officer, proposed that all 58 cutters in the Sentinel class should be named after enlisted sailors in the Coast Guard, or one of its precursor services, who were recognized for their heroism.[13][14] 

In 2014 the Coast Guard announced that John F. McCormick, a Coast Guard seaman who earned a Gold Lifesaving Medal for saving the life of fellow Coast Guard sailor, Richard O. Bracken, off Clatsop Spit, near the treacherous Columbia River bar, would be the namesake of the 21st cutter


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Case updates August 7, 2021 - no updates on weekend

King County Health Officer, Dr. Jeff Duchin
"We do have enough unvaccinated people to sustain a serious Delta surge that will cause preventable serious infections, hospitalizations and deaths. 

"This virus is significantly nastier than previous COVID-19 viruses, and it’s challenging us in new ways. 

"The bottom line: vaccines offer excellent protection against hospitalization and death from Delta. 

"But if you aren’t vaccinated, you are more likely to be infected, hospitalized or die from COVID-19. 

"I know this is such a marathon. We’ve been at this so long. This pandemic is continuing to challenge us … but for now, our outbreak continues to evolve. 

"Our understanding is evolving, and our actions need to evolve as well to reflect the reality of our pandemic."

--King County Health Officer, Dr. Jeff Duchin

No case updates August 7, 2021



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In the Garden Now: African Lily

Sunday, August 8, 2021

African Lily photo by Leanne Gallison
By Victoria Gilleland

Known commonly as 'Lily-of-the-Nile' or 'African Lily' these bold perennials are native to South Africa. 

By mid summer large 8 inch wide, blue flower clusters are held on 3 foot high stems above strappy dark green foliage. 

Although these rich blue flowers are striking, other flower colors are available including different shades of blue, purple, pink and white.

African Lily grows well with Red Hot Poker Plant, Salvia and Eryngium.... all sun lovers. 

They make a colorful addition to summer bouquets as well. 

If you love showy summer flowers and have a sunny spot you can't go wrong with this gorgeous garden addition!

Thanks to Lake Forest Park gardener Leanne Gallison for sharing her beautiful African Lily photo.

(Botanical name: Agapanthus campanulatus)




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Scene on the Sound: cruise ship American Spirit

Cruise ship American Spirit photo by Jan Hansen

Designed to navigate the inland waterways of Alaska and Puget Sound, the American Spirit brings passengers to some of the most beautiful locations in America.

The American Spirit has 47 rooms with space for 100 guests, so it's one of the more peaceful cruises.

Travel to where the Cascade and Olympic Mountains meet the sea, forming the stunning Puget Sound and San Juan Islands archipelago. Cruise the clear blue waters to picturesque historic seaside towns such as Anacortes where you can partake in a traditional smoked salmon tasting.

Passenger witness abundant wildlife including whales, eagles, and seals and learn about the cultural influences of both the Norwegians and the Suquamish tribe from the American Cruise Lines onboard historians and local expert guides.



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Kenmore City Council requests emergency proclamation to halt asphalt production when air quality is judged unhealthy

Kenmore City Council 2021

Kenmore City Council sent Governor Jay Inslee an urgent letter requesting an emergency proclamation that would halt the production of asphalt at any location where the air quality meets or exceeds the Washington Air Quality Advisory (WAQA) levels of “Very Unhealthy” or “Hazardous,” as established by the Washington Department of Ecology.

In an effort to mitigate the health impacts associated with "Very Unhealthy" or "Hazardous" WAQA events, the letter asks that asphalt production be temporarily stopped to avoid exacerbating health risks to at-risk persons and the general population that live near asphalt plants.

"Our concern is that the production of asphalt emits particulate pollution into the air, which combined with smoke from wildfires, increases the total load of particle pollution," states Kenmore City Council in the letter. 
"When some Washingtonians struggle to breathe during Very Unhealthy or Hazardous WAQA events, we believe that any additional particulate emissions into the air must be prevented."

The Legislature adopted RCW 43.06.220(1)(h) and RCW 70A.15.6020, which gives the governor the emergency powers to issue the requested proclamation. This proclamation would also complement the existing wildfire state of emergency declared under Emergency Proclamation 21-10, which imposed a temporary outdoor burn ban from July 6, 2021 through September 20, 2021.

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Case updates August 6, 2021 - the Delta variant explained

Delta variant graphic from WebMD
The Delta variant is the latest example of how adaptable viruses can be. It’s a faster, more efficient version of the original virus that causes COVID-19. It’s the same virus, only better at infecting people.

Delta is far more contagious than its predecessors. It is spreading twice as quickly as the original strain, and people who are infected with it carry around much more virus in their nose and throat.

Now it is the most common COVID-19 strain spreading in King County and most of the US. As it spreads, the numbers of new cases and hospitalizations have been rising in the county, the state, and the nation.

Getting vaccinated is the best defense we have against COVID-19, including against the Delta variant strain. Vaccination makes it far less likely for someone to catch or spread the virus.

No vaccine is 100 percent effective, however, so the Delta variant can infect vaccinated people. But they are far less likely to have severe symptoms. Many have no symptoms at all.

These “breakthrough cases” are relatively rare. When vaccinated people do get infected with the Delta variant, they can be contagious and spread the virus to others, including to unvaccinated people who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill.

--Ben Stocking in Public Health Insider

Case updates August 6, 2021 - no updates on weekends; otherwise "new" numbers represent one day's results
 

United States 
  • Total cases  35,665,877 - 124,928 new
  • Total deaths 614,291 - 630 new

Washington state - not updated
  • Total confirmed cases 445,081 -  new  
  • Probable (additional) cases 43,559 -  new  
  • Total hospitalizations 27,461 -  new 
  • Total deaths 6,168 -  new 

King county - not updated

  • Total confirmed cases 114,925 -  new 
  • Total hospitalizations 6,774 - new 
  • Total deaths 1,688 -    new

Seattle - not updated
  • Total confirmed cases 27,723 - new 
  • Total hospitalizations 1,489 -  new 
  • Total deaths 425 -   new

Shoreline  - not updated
  • Total confirmed cases 2,616 -  new
  • Total hospitalizations 212 -  new
  • Total deaths 102 -  new

Lake Forest Park - not updated
  • Total confirmed cases 353 -   0 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 19 - 0 new
  • Total deaths 4  - 0 new

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Scene on the Sound: Windy day

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

It was a normal August day in Puget Sound - gray, overcast, rain (yea!), and a fairly brisk, if intermitten wind. This kite surfer found enough wind to skim across the water.




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King county election results as of Friday, August 6, 2021


King county will continue to count any ballots postmarked on or before August 3, 2021, which was the official election day. The election will be officially certified on August 17.

Local voter turnout ranged from 33.83% for the North City Water District (Shoreline / LFP) to 37.65% for the Northshore Fire Commissioners (LFP / Kenmore)

Results as of Friday, August 6, 2021

All King County voters:

King County Prop 1 "Best Starts for Kids" 
  • Approved 252,237 passing with 61.87% of votes cast (required 50% +1)
  • Rejected 155,432
The only candidate races on the ballot were those with three or more candidates. This election is to select the top two candidates for the November general election. Other races go directly to the November election.

King County Executive - top two go to November election
  • Dow Constantine 211,283
  • Joe Nguyen 127,650
Kenmore voters only:

City Council Position 4
  • Nigel Herbig 3,207
  • Bob Black 926
City Council Position 6
  • Debra Srebnik 3,542
  • Jon Culver 805
Seattle voters only (south of 145th)

Mayor
  • Bruce Harrell 60,474
  • Lorena González 54,310
City of Seattle City Attorney
  • Nicole Thomas-Kennedy 58,776
  • Ann Davison 54,839
City of Seattle Council Position 8
  • Teresa Mosqueda 94,494
  • Kenneth Wilson 26,616
City of Seattle Council Position 9
  • Sara Nelson 67,326
  • Nikkita Oliver 65,907
Seattle School Board Director District 4
  • Vivian Song Maritz 14,180
  • Laura Marie Rivera  5,309
Seattle School Board Director District 5
  • Michelle Sarju 19,624
  • Dan Harder 2,570
Kenmore and Lake Forest Park voters only

Northshore Fire (aka Fire District 16) Commissioner Position 3
  • Tyler Byers 5,711
  • Don Ellis  925
Northshore Fire (aka Fire District 16) Commissioner Position 5
  • Nate Herzog 3,236
  • Lisa Wollum 2,980
East Shoreline / West Lake Forest Park voters who live in the water district

North City Water District Commissioner Position 3
  • Charlotte Haines 2,991
  • Nigel Keiffer 904


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Adventures of an icebreaker - the Healy observes ice in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Healy crew observe their first ice of this trip. U.S. Coast Guard photo
by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow

HEALY crew members observe ice from the bow of the ship in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska on July 28, 2021. HEALY’s mission into the Arctic supports Coast Guard Operation Arctic Shield, enhancing maritime domain awareness, strengthening partnerships and building preparedness, prevention, and response capabilities across the Arctic domain.

View from the Aloft Conn - 90 ft up. U.S. Coast Guard photo
by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow

View from HEALY’s Aloft Conn in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska on July 28, 2021. Aloft Conn increases the height of eye to 90 feet, helping our ice pilots choose the path of least resistance. 

LT Ames steers the shop from the Aloft Conn, 90 ft up.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officer, LT Ames, steers the ship from Aloft Conn in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska on July 28, 2021.

Next - joint operations with the USCGC Midgett.



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#ThatIsNotAnAsianGiantHornet - but if it is, report it

#ThatIsNotAnAsianGiantHornet is an educational campaign to help residents identify Asian giant hornets (AGH) by comparing them to insects that have frequently been reported as suspected Asian giant hornets.

You can search #ThatIsNotAnAsianGiantHornet on Twitter to find side by side images of insects next to an AGH.

Help everyone learn about (and not kill!) native insects by sharing these images.

You can also view these images here.

There have been no new detections for AGH. WSDA (State Agriculture) and USDA (U.S. Dept. Agriculture) are monitoring about 750 traps in Whatcom and Snohomish County, with more still to be added. 

WSDA (Agriculture) is also encouraging you to be on the lookout and report potential sightings. Insects can end up anywhere, even street lights, so stay alert!


As of July 30, 2021, there were no confirmed AGH findings in British Columbia this year. The B.C. government is increasing efforts to engage the public and stakeholders in AGH awareness and monitoring during the key month of August.



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Sports Desk: Shorewood rising senior earns Academic All-American for lacrosse

Henry Sheffield, USA Lacrosse Academic All-American.
Photo copyright Brian Oevermann
Henry Sheffield, Shorewood High School rising senior, recently earned the USA Lacrosse Academic All-American honoree for 2021. 

He’s one of 16 boys to receive the award in Washington State.

Honorees are “players who exhibit exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represent high standards of academic achievement in the classroom,” according to USA Lacrosse.

Sheffield was nominated by and plays for Shoreline Lacrosse, a team comprised of players from Shorewood and Shorecrest high schools. 

He served as a captain for the team in 2021.

“His hard working dedication is apparent throughout our organization and beyond,” says Shoreline Lacrosse Director and head coach, Walter Valenzuela.
“As a team captain and excellent lacrosse player, to a youth program coach he puts in an amazing effort. He even helped develop a field set-up system for youth games that lowered that burden for all of the volunteers.”

Sheffield’s interest in the game started at the age of three.

“I want to play that sport,” he told his dad after reading a Berenstain Bears book in which the characters were playing lacrosse.

Since third grade, he’s been playing on local lacrosse teams including Shoreline Lacrosse, Edmonds Eagles, and Time Bandits High School Elite.

--Sports Desk



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GOAT Weed Eating continues this weekend at Midvale Gardens August 7-8

Midvale Gardens soccer team gets distracted once again.
Photo by Derek Creisler

MIDVALE GARDENS. AUGUST 7-8
(192nd St and the Interurban Trail)

The Greatest of All Time weed eating continues this weekend between the eleven hungry goats of the Earthcraft Services goatherd. Come cheer them on while they transmogrify blackberry vines into fertile pellets of power. 

You might even catch them butting heads over some tasty green treats. But don't worry, goats are benign by nature and definitely kid friendly. And they aren't camera shy either!

PS: The herd will return to the Midvale Gardens site again in September to wrap up their work for the season. We'll announce the dates for these two weekends via Shoreline Area News

And now back to the cud chewing semi-finals...



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Cured

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE




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The Back to School Consortium needs your help to provide local students with school supplies


The Back to School Consortium is gearing up to provide 1,000+ students in the Shoreline School District with supplies to prepare them for school in the fall at their event on August 21, 2021.

However, we are roughly $3,000 short of our fundraising goal that is necessary to ensure all registered students receive the supplies they need. All funds are used to purchase backpacks and supplies.

Please consider helping us close this funding gap, by making a tax deductible monetary donation online at https://www.btsconsortium.org/donate.html or mail a check payable to Back to School Consortium to Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155.

Center for Human Services is the fiscal agent for this project.

Another way to support the event is to volunteer your time. To volunteer visit: https://www.btsconsortium.org/volunteer.html



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About COVID-19 booster shots

Dr. Keith Jerome, head of
UW Medicine's Virology Division
According to UW Medicine, COVID-19 booster shots are a trending topic with the delta variant driving up new positive cases and hospital visits. 

Their latest data shows that 34 inpatients are being treated for COVID-19 at UW Medicine hospitals. That number was below 20 at the start of July.

“Certainly, in the long-term you're going to need boosters, just like you need a booster shot for flu or your tetanus shot,” says Dr. Keith Jerome, head of UW Medicine’s Virology Division. 
“I think you'll see recommendations coming out in the next month or so.”

Testing demand is also increasing at UW Medicine’s COVID-19 testing sites, which is ramping up the momentum at the UW Medicine Virology Lab.

“We did almost 10,000 tests earlier this week in a single day,” says Jerome. “It's been a long time since we've seen those sort of test volumes, but we're ready and we can do it. This staff is always thrilled to pitch in and do their part and the population is doing their part, too, by getting these tests.”

There is a UW testing site in the parking garage at UW Northwest Hospital, near Northgate. 1510 North 115th St (in parking garage) Seattle, WA 98133

Make an appointment here.  7:30am - 5:00pm 

For people unable to get to the testing stations, local pharmacies have home testing kits.


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Adventures of an icebreaker: First stop - Dutch Harbor, Alaska

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy has made its first stop on its trip, in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. They met with local leaders, hosted a Rear Admiral, and held a retirement ceremony for a fellow Coastie.


The Healy is conducting Arctic operations during its 2021 deployment.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow

USCG Lt. Kevin Lowery, assistant operations officer for Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20), answers questions about the ship from Qawalangin Tribal, Ounalashka Corporation, and Unalaska Municipal Leadership representatives. 

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow

U.S. Coast Guard’s 17th District Commander, Rear Admiral Nathan Moore, speaks to a crew member of Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) during his visit to the ship in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on July 20, 2021. 

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow

Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) crew member Seaman Boatswain’s Mate, Zachary Glosek handles a line in preparation for a mooring evolution in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on July 19, 2021. The Healy crew was in Dutch Harbor prior to their Arctic operations.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow

Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) deck force crew members come together to take a group photo with Petty Officer 2nd Class Ed Traver (center) after his retirement ceremony in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on July 19, 2021. Traver served on the Healy from 2003-2006 as a Petty Officer 3rd Class Boatswain’s Mate, visiting the North Pole during this time, and again from 2017-2021. 🚢



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