King County Air Support getting ready for winter search and rescue work

Friday, October 22, 2021


The King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit (ASU) is a critical resource supporting both search and rescue efforts and public safety agencies throughout our region. ASU is comprised of four commissioned pilots and five helicopters based at the Renton Municipal Airport.


These photos capture their recent training exercise near the Bandera Airport. With the assistance of the King County Search and Rescue Association (KCSARA) and King County Medic One, the team created different scenarios where a hoist rescue would be needed. 

Often winter rescues involve steep, snowy or icy terrain that makes a foot rescue very difficult. That's when our highly trained ASU members enter the picture for a hoist rescue.


Guardian Two is the Bell UH1 'Huey' helicopter captured here. With a maximum speed of 125 knots, and the capacity to carry a nine person crew, it is the helicopter most often used for regional SAR missions.

Take a look at that hilltop. If the dusting of snow is any indication we can expect King County Air Support, and other first responders, to have a busy winter season.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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Shorewood victorious in swim meet vs .Shorecrest

Shorewood file photo by Susie McDowell
By Coach Susie McDowell

Shorewood and Shorecrest’s girls’ swimming programs concluded their dual season in a fantastic finale at the Snohomish Aquatic Center on Thursday, October 21, 2021. 

Shoreline School District secured the use of the facility in order to have the crosstown rivals meet in a premium indoor venue, as opposed to battling the elements outside.

Shorewood came through on depth and by also winning 2 out of the 3 relay events. Double individual swimming winners included Miranda Thompson SC (200 and 500 freestyle) and Amanda Nouwens SW (50 and 100 freestyle). Diving was won by Ada Reece SC (253.10). It was a back and forth challenge with event wins on both sides, but it came down to the last relay to determine the outcome.

The meet was highly competitive, matched only by spirit and camaraderie, with Shorewood coming out on top this year 95-88.

Great job Shoreline!


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Shorewood vs. Shorecrest girls varsity soccer 10/19

Great win for the Thunderbirds in an always intense, fiery competition with the cross town rival Shorecrest on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

This one didn't disappoint. From the first whistle it was physical, but the Shorewood players united and competed like warrior poets. 

We never lost sight of our game and how we chose to play it against a quality opponent in Shorecrest. They are a tremendously talented group, and always tough to compete against. 

Senior Center back and Captain Jadyn Smith was the player of the game, scoring from a set piece in the first for a 1-0 at half time before sending a beautiful cross into the box where Senior Midfielder and Captain Morgan Manalili was waiting and placed an elegant header in the back of the net for a 2-0 lead. 

Jadyn led the defense to hold the shutout and Freshman goalkeeper Sophie Schindler maintained the clean sheet.

  • Jadyn Smith - Goal
  • Morgan Manalili - Goal
  • Jadyn Smith - Assist

--Coach Dan Faires



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I-5 northbound off-ramp to NE 145th will be closed at night October 25-29

Monday to Thursday night, October 25-28, 2021 will be closed at night from 11pm to 5am.

NB I-5 to NE 145th Street Off-Ramp (Exit 175)

Sound Transit crews will be working in the area.



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Several overnight closures ahead at the SR 104 and I-5 interchange October 25-29

SR 104 at I-5 interchange from Google maps.

Several on-ramps and off-ramps at the SR 104 and I-5 interchange will close overnight next week while Sound Transit contractor crews continue work on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension.

  • All eastbound and westbound lanes of SR 104 at the I-5 interchanges will close at 8pm nightly Monday October 25 through the morning of Friday, October 29, 2021. 
  • The westbound ramps will reopen at 11:59pm and the eastbound ramps will reopen at 4:30am the following morning.
  • The northbound I-5 off-ramp to westbound SR 104 will close from 9pm to 4am nightly Monday October 25 through the morning of Friday, October 29.
Marked detours will be in place during the closures.



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CORRECTION: The Holiday Bazaar at the Senior Center is Friday and Saturday

One of the Kapunas bringing in donations for the Holiday Bazaar Friday and Saturday

A previous article about the hula group's donations to the Holiday Bazaar silent auction erroneously stated that the Bazaar was on the weekend.

It actually is on Friday and Saturday October 22-23, 2021, 10am to 4pm each day.


The Senior Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus 18560 1st Ave NE.



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Scene on the Sound: Ferries sitting at dock

Photo by Jan Hansen

It’s a reduction in ferry traffic when one can look across the Sound and see three Washington State Ferries at the Kingston dock. One is active with cars on board.

The ferry runs were cut back because of a shortage of staff.



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Case updates October 20, 2021

Delta variant
The latest COVID-19 modeling and surveillance situation report from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) shows case counts, hospital admissions and hospital occupancy have declined, yet these levels remain high. 

Hospitals across the state are operating at full capacity, and projections suggest high levels of occupancy are likely to continue through the fall months.

COVID Case updates

United States 
  • Total cases  45,149,234 - 73,931  new
  • Total deaths 730,368 - 1,537  new

Washington state 
  • Total confirmed cases 625,677 -  2,586 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 39,170 -  125 new  
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 24.6% 
  • Total deaths 8,417 - 46 new  

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 151,598 -  510 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 8,335 -     19 new   
  • Total deaths 1,967 -  4 new
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 37,302  -  120 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 1,785  -    7 new 
  • Total deaths 490 -   0 new
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,273 -  15 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 241 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 109 -  0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL    

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 497 - 0 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 21 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: MODERATE

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Nonprofit Makerspace opens in North Seattle

Makers photo courtesy North End Makers

North End Makers is excited to announce the Grand Opening of our new makerspace in North Seattle on Saturday October 23rd and Sunday October 24, 2021. We will be open to the public during both days with various events, tours, and tool demonstrations planned. North End Makers is an all-volunteer community of makers who run a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Our new makerspace is located in the Pinehurst neighborhood of North Seattle at 12317 15th Ave NE. We have many tools that are often not easily accessible to folks due to space or financial constraints. Our makerspace shares tools, knowledge, and resources with organization members, as well as offers classes and social events to the general public.These tools include a laser cutter, sewing/serger machines, CNC router, 3d printers, and much more. This equipment will ultimately be available for use by creators, artists, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs of all stripes.

The North End Makerspace grand opening weekend kicks off Saturday, Oct. 23rd and Sunday Oct. 24th and will feature tool demos, tours, project sharing, pumpkin carving, board games, and more. To learn more, visit our website at www northendmakers.org

About North End Makers

North End Makers is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide a friendly, inclusive, and affordable creative space and the tools for makers, artists, scientists, tinkerers, and learners of all ages to collaborate, hack, invent, share, create, and make. 

We are dedicated to sharing knowledge, building relationships, and fostering entrepreneurship and personal development, especially in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M.).

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SR 520 between Seattle and the Eastside to close this weekend

Graphic courtesy WSDOT

Crews will work around the clock this weekend to remove the old Montlake Boulevard overpass and support structures. This removal over SR 520 will make room to build a new crossing and highway interchange. 

Crews will begin closing roads and ramps on Friday night, October 22 and reopen by 5am Monday, October 25, 2021.

Please note, we originally planned to close Montlake Boulevard and the Montlake Bridge, but those roads will remain open this weekend. Check the Construction Corner as we fine tune the details for the moving parts of this weekend!

Between Friday night and Monday morning at 5am, the following ramps and roads will be closed:
  • Beginning at 8pm on Friday:
    • The on-ramp from Montlake Boulevard to eastbound SR 520
  • Beginning at 9pm on Friday:
    • All lanes of eastbound and westbound SR 520 between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill
    • All SR 520 on- and off-ramps to and from Montlake Boulevard and Lake Washington Boulevard
    • The SR 520 Trail for bicyclists and pedestrians across Lake Washington
    • Note: The trail under SR 520 to the Arboretum will be open


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Letter to the Editor: John Ramsdell will be a great addition to the Shoreline council

To the Editor:

As a Shoreline resident and small business owner, I'd like to reach out to provide my support of John Ramsdell, the candidate for Shoreline City Council Position No. 1. I have known John for over five years now and can say with absolute certainty that he would be a great addition to the Council. He has done a tremendous amount of service to our local area and is continually donating his time and skills to improve the surrounding community. 

John has initiated and worked with the Parks department in transforming a vacant lot in the neighborhood into the new Westminster Park, has organized and led many local volunteer events, and is a part of the Westminster Triangle Neighborhood Leadership Committee. With his 25 years as a mental health professional, he has also assisted countless King County residents through his work and truly cares for those around him.

I would also like to note that David Chen has withdrawn from the election as he has moved out of state, and therefore should not be considered as a competing candidate.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration of my support of John Ramsdell for Shoreline City Council.

Michelle Williford
Shoreline


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Prolific locker room thief arrested in Everett

EVERETT, WA – A 23 year-old female has been arrested on 96 charges of theft and financial fraud stemming from recent thefts at local fitness centers.

Over the past several months, detectives from the Everett and Mill Creek Police Departments have investigated numerous thefts of bank cards and other personal property from fitness center locker rooms. 

A 23 year-old Everett female was identified as the suspect and detectives developed probable cause to arrest her for multiple counts of Theft, ID Theft and Fraud.

Yesterday, officers with the Everett Police Anti-Crime Team witnessed the female exiting a Lynnwood gym and arrested her a short time later at a nearby business where she was purchasing gift cards with a bank card she had just stolen. 

The female was arrested without incident. Her boyfriend was also arrested on unrelated warrants while waiting in a car.

During an interview, the suspect admitted to breaking into numerous gym lockers around King, Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston, and Skagit Counties to steal bank cards. 

The suspect admitted using the stolen bank cards as well as stolen keys to break into vehicles and in some cases stealing the victim’s cars. She was booked into the Snohomish County Jail.

Throughout the investigation, Everett Police worked closely with other law enforcement agencies in the area and the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s ID Theft Taskforce.

“The ID Theft Taskforce was created to address the growing problem of Identity Theft in Washington State. 
"While the taskforce works to catch and prosecute ID Thieves, it is also important for people to protect themselves,” said Snohomish County Deputy Prosecutor Hal Hupp. 
“This means when going to the gym do not store wallets, purses, and keys in unlocked or unsecured lockers. 
"It also means not leaving wallets and purses in vehicles. 
"While we hear about sophisticated online scams, it is far more common for thieves to simply take advantage of inadequately secured credit cards, debit cards, and checks.”


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Notes from Shoreline council meeting October 18, 2021

Pam Cross, reporter
Shoreline City Council Meeting
October 18, 2021

Notes by Pam Cross

Mayor Hall called the remote meeting to order at 7:00pm.
All Councilmembers were present.

Approval of the Agenda

Question regarding the agenda: is it ok to combine the two action items for presentation and discussion and then vote on them separately?
  • Reply by John Norris: That’s acceptable since they are both being presented by Nathan Daum but since they are separate sales agreements, they have to adopted separately.
Agenda adopted by unanimous consent.

Report of the City Manager’s Office, Presented by John Norris, Assistant City Manager

COVID-19 UPDATE

There is encouraging news: case rates continue to slowly decline in King County. But we are still at a level of very high transmission during this fifth wave of COVID-19 infections. So we must continue to take precautions.


This Public Health Order takes effect October 25, 2021 for all of King County and will apply to Spartan Recreation Center.


SOME VERY UNFORTUNATE NEWS


A large number of glass panels on both of the Interurban Trail Bridges were vandalized last week. For the safety of everyone, we have closed access to the bridges. They will stay closed until we can more fully assess the stability of the broken glass and panels. Because they serve a high volume of Interurban Trail users, reopening them as soon as possible is a high priority. But we must remain cognizant of the potential danger to bridge users as well as those traveling beneath them.

Police investigation continues.

HALLOWEEN


Please remember that parking is limited at Richmond Beach Park.

PUBLIC REMINDERS

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Oct 21 has been cancelled.
The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting with Shoreline City Council on Monday, Oct 25 at the Council’s regular meeting time starting at 7pm.

Council Reports

Councilmember Robertson attended the K4C meeting in place of Mayor Hall. There was a discussion of the GHG (greenhouse gas) Emissions Analysis Project. There is a public meeting October 28 from 5:00-6:30pm for those interested.

Legislative priorities for the upcoming Legislative Session were also discussed. One thing that was brought up was climate resiliency or providing equitable climate resiliency through comprehensive planning. We might like to think about a presentation for the planning commission at some point to discuss so that we don’t put affordable housing in places that put low income residents at greater threat of climate risk.

They also had a nice slide presentation with photos thanking Mayor Hall for his participation over the years and wishing him well.

Public Comment

Jackie Kurle, Shoreline
I encourage continued oversight and transparency regarding the operations of the Oaks Shelter as well as communication to the public about any activities surrounding the shelter or neighborhoods that may be impacted by the shelter. The employees are relatively new to operating an enhanced 24/7 shelter.

Approval of the Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar approved unanimously

Action Items

Procedural Note: In addition to the above Public Comment period, and as per Council Rules of Procedure 6.1.B, which applies to an Action Item that is before the City Council for the first time and is not part of the consent agenda, public comment for the three items will follow the staff report but precede Council review.

8(a) Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into the North King County Coalition on Homelessness Memorandum of Agreement

Presented by Colleen Kelly, Director of Recreation, Cultural and Community Services (RCCS)

At the direction of the City Council, the North King County Task Force on Homelessness was created to address the need for an Enhanced Shelter in North King County. With the opening of the Oaks Enhanced Shelter earlier this year, that initial goal was achieved. Given the ongoing challenge of addressing homelessness in communities across North King County, the Task Force membership recommended a shift to operate as an ongoing Coalition that would be formalized through a joint Memorandum of Agreement.

The proposed members of the Coalition are the cities of Shoreline, Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Woodinville as well as a number of community organizations. CM Robertson is Shoreline’s representative.

The other thing that has occurred is the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The North King County Coalition (Coalition) is already serving as the de facto North King County information and discussion hub for staff of the KCRHA.

The Coalition activity to date includes monthly meetings. These meetings include updates related to the Oaks Shelter in Shoreline, updates and discussion with KCRHA which has been attending on a regular basis, regular updates from partners, and discussion around potential strategies and promising practices that we might want to be implementing across the North Subregion.

A complete copy of the initial draft is included in the staff report. This same form is being considered by all partner cities.


PUBLIC COMMENT
None

DISCUSSION

Move and second to authorize MOA

Our region appears to be ahead of most of the North KingCo cities. We have had great participation from the community and the Oaks Shelter is going well. But increased shelter beds is not the end goal, but a step along the way.

I think it’s great that the regional cities are combining, and I think it’s important that the Coalition still have a seat at the table with KCRHA because our needs are different from the other sub regions.

Since opening the Oaks Shelter, we still have homeless, but I think we’re doing better than areas around us. We still need to get services specific to Shoreline without going too far and making Shoreline the place where all the services are. This needs to be spread across the sub region not only for fairness to the unhoused people in each partner city, but also in fairness to everyone else.

VOTE
Adopted unanimously 7-0

8(b) Action on the purchase of Real Property located a 18525 10th Ave NE and 18537 10th Ave NE,

And

8(c) Action on the purchase of Real Property located at 18531 10th Avenue NE, and authorize the City Manager to take the necessary steps to complete the property purchase

Nathan Daum, Economic Development Program Manager, made a single presentation on both Action Items.

This action comes directly from the PROS Plan adopted in 2017. Council action recommended is a motion to approve the purchase and sale contract of five parcels for the expansion of Rotary Park.


Rotary Park property consists of the existing right-of-way property that is designated Rotary Park and outfitted with picnic tables and artwork. Ultimately, the expanded Rotary Park would consist of property owned by Seattle City Light and parcels currently in private ownership.



We were directed to secure sustainable funding which was done, in part, with the establishment of Park Impact Fees. And this year, these parcels were included in the proposed Park Improvements and Property Acquisition Ballot measure.

PUBLIC COMMENT

John Ramsdell, Shoreline
I encourage the approval of open space around the areas of increased density. As a mental health clinician, we do know that increased density contributes to increased incidences of depression and psychosis, and one of the mitigating factors of those mental health illnesses is access to public open space.

DISCUSSION

Motion and 2nd to approve the purchase of Real Property located a 18525 10th Ave NE and 18537 10th Ave NE

It is exciting that with this purchase we would be accomplishing, in fact exceeding, the 5 acre goal by 2023. Then we can move towards the next goal for 2030.

Going forward, we may want to look at how we can make our parks more accessible to the public instead of just using acreage as a measure. Acreage is one good measure, but when we think about things in the future like a potential Community and Aquatics Center, that can provide access to a lot of users where acreage would not be the best measure.

VOTE
Adopted unanimously 7-0

Motion and 2nd Action on the purchase of Real Property located at 18531 10th Avenue NE

I encourage the community to get involved with visioning and designing what this property can be. It’s a beautiful piece of property in a great location near light rail.

This was a quick discussion but these are pretty major deals here. There was a massive amount of work that went into this.

VOTE
Adopted unanimously 7-0

MEETING ADJOURNED



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Enjoy more seasonal in-person and online continuing education classes at Shoreline Community College

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Enjoy the history of Horror Films at SCC class

With the holidays almost upon us, Continuing Education at Shoreline Community College is offering a variety of online and in-person classes this fall.

Explore your favorite scary movies in Terror on the Screen: The History of Horror Films

Interested in holiday menu planning or just a fun class with friends? Food and Wine Pairing for the Holidays

Search our professional development classes, including Fingerprints and Forensics: Understanding the Basics of Crime Scene Investigation and Your Tech Clinic and Windows 10 with Brian Boston and more!

Do you have a story to tell but don't know where to start, want to be a better writer? This Writing Experience class is a perfect fit!

Explore your creativity through painting, photography, and calligraphy through our Arts and Language classes!

Contemplating retirement in 2022 – we have a class for you!

To see a full catalog of fall classes, please visit the Continuing Education Course Catalog or contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for more information. 

Please note that students must wear a mask to participate in any on-campus courses and information regarding COVID guidelines and vaccination status will be emailed to all students.



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Food drive Saturday at Richmond Beach Congregational Church

THIS SATURDAY!
October 23, 2021 noon - 2pm

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC
(corner of 15th NW and NW Richmond Beach Rd)
Food Insecurity: The state of being without reliable access or resources to acquire a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. In the United States alone, more than 38 million people live every day with hunger due to food insecurity. 

RBCC has already donated over 3,000 pounds of food this year to local Food Banks. The needs in our communities continue. 

Items of particular need include personal, household and paper products. We also would like to include edible items for the unhoused that do not require a can opener or cooking.

Please pay particular attention to these necessary items listed below. Thank you for your continued generosity. 
 
Household necessities:
Toilet paper, Paper towels, Laundry detergent, Dish soap

Personal hygiene:
Sanitary pads, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Hand soap, Vitamins

Other needs:
Protein drinks, Pop-top cans of fruits and meats, Foil-packed tuna, Single-serve: pudding, Jello, protein drink, juice, Pet food




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Gloria's Insects: Oh, we ain't got a barrel of money,

Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

But we pollinate AND make honey,
So we'll travel along
Singing a song,
Side by Side!
(Bipartisan bees indeed. Would that humans were as wise!)

--Gloria Z Nagler



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All mountains do not look alike

Photo by John Boril


John Boril bought this at the North City Safeway Wednesday.

What's wrong with this picture?



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Case updates October 19, 2021

Delta variant
Boosters have been approved for both Moderna and Johnson and Johnson.

COVID Case updates

United States 
  • Total cases  45,070,875 - 75,002  new
  • Total deaths 728,125 - 1,765  new

Washington state 
  • Total confirmed cases 623,091 -  1,624 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 39,045 -  150 new  
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 25% 
  • Total deaths 8,371 - 49 new  

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 151,088 -  470 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 8,316 -     24 new   
  • Total deaths 1,963 -  7 new  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 37,182  -  76 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 1,778  -    4 new 
  • Total deaths 490 -   2 new  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,258 -  7 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 241 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 109 -  0 new    

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 497 - 0 new 
  • Total hospitalizations 21 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new

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Get into the Holiday mood - get your shopping done early and local at the Senior Center Holiday Bazaar



Get into the Holiday Mood.

Shop Local for Handcrafted Wares.

101 Silent Auction items for you to bid on (but no Dalmatians)

Buy Yummy Bake Goods

Browse Santa’s Shop for holiday decorations

Purchase Raffle tickets for prizes 

Take Out Lunch from our commercial kitchen

Safety protocols will be in place

Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center
18560 1st Ave N, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus
10am to 4pm both days



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Shorecrest volleyball wins close match with Lynnwood


Shorecrest Scots volleyball
10/20/2021
Shorecrest 3, Lynnwood 2
25-22, 16-25, 18-25, 25-23, 15-11

The Scots celebrate their win. Photo by Robyn Williams.

Another great night of volleyball at Lynnwood High School Wednesday night as Shorecrest took on Lynnwood. 

Shorecrest started out strong, taking the first set 25-22. Lynnwood made some adjustments to the lineup and came fighting to take sets 2 and 3 16-25, 18-25. 

In the fourth set when the Scots were on the fence with Lynnwood up 22-18 and about to take the match; senior Hannah Nielsen went to the service line. First serve ace 19-22, then another tough serve that led to a hitting error for Lynnwood 20-22. 

Momentum was back on the side of the Scots. Third serve and now the Scots were back in action 21-22. 

Lynnwood kept fighting with great defense and a kill to make the score 23-21. 

Up next for the Scots was sophomore Ava Watson with a smile on her face ready to finish the match. With tough serving and a well balanced offense the Scots made the final push to take set 4, 25-23. 

The Scots have been in this position before going into the fifth and final set of this match. This was familiar to them. From beginning to end the fire in their eyes was back. Scots win the fifth and final set 15-11.
Congratulations to both teams for a great night of volleyball! 

Stat leaders for the Scots:
  • Kills: Ally Johnson 9, Anna Knyphausen 9
  • Assists: Violet Burchak 35
  • Aces: Ava Watson 3
  • Digs: Violet Burchak 23, Ally Johnson 19
  • Blocks: Marina Rogers 6, Anna Knyphausen 5

--Coach Robyn Williams

 


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Letter to the Editor: Shoreline's out of date tree codes are contributing to tree canopy decline

To the Editor:

Shoreline is already behind in goals to reduce carbon emissions by 2030. While the city asks for individual citizens to do their part to combat climate issues, the city’s out-of-date tree codes are contributing to continued tree canopy decline and rising heat islands in our area.
 
Trees, especially mature trees, are a free, proven, and viable technology in reducing carbon emissions that work harder and smarter as they age and mature. Retaining these powerhouses of carbon sequestering needs to be an integral part of the conversation around apartment building expansion in Shoreline.
 
With more apartment homes being built in Shoreline, there will be more cars. This year the Seattle Times reported that Seattle ranks second in car ownership per capita at 610 cars owned per 1,000 residents with higher ownership in the surrounding neighborhoods. While there are rental households that are car-less, renter households that have one or more cars are increasing.
 
One car driving about 31 miles a day emits approximately 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Shoreline will be adding (conservatively) 2,200 apartment units in the next couple of years. At one car per unit, the increase of CO2 produced from Shoreline rental apartment households will skyrocket to 10,120 metric tons per year.
 
Before COVID-19, Shoreline’s plans for carbon reduction relied on people using public transportation. However, ridership for King County metro has decreased by 71.5% from last year with more people working from home. 
 
To meet Shoreline’s climate goals, the city needs to leverage technology that is already viable, like trees. Updating tree codes to reflect the current climate we are in ensures everyone is able to continue to benefit from Shoreline’s mature trees while supporting city growth.

Rebecca Jones
Seattle (former Shoreline resident)


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Shoreline Police: What a mess this burglar made of two Shoreline businesses


On Friday, 10/15/2021 at 3:22 AM, deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 17500 block of Aurora Avenue North in Shoreline.
 
The owner, who was not on site at the time, called 911 to report his live video feed showed a male had forced his way in to the caller's restaurant by shattering the glass front door.


Deputies soon arrived and saw the broken door. In addition to the restaurant, the suspect also broke into the gas station that shares the building with the restaurant. Deputies searched both businesses, but the suspect was gone.
 
The gas station had damage to the register. Cash, a laptop and vape pens were stolen.


A description of the suspect was developed from the surveillance video.
 
Almost exactly 24 hours later, on 10/16/2021 at 3:05am, a deputy saw a male walking southbound on Aurora Avenue North from 145th. The male matched the description of the suspect in the restaurant/gas station burglary, right down to the sweatshirt he was wearing.


As the deputy approached him, the male took off and ran into the backyard of a nearby home. The suspect became trapped in the fenced yard and was arrested without incident.
 
The male was booked into the King County Jail on two separate counts of Burglary in the Second Degree.
As a reminder, we do not show suspects’ faces until they have been formally charged.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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Police: Stop thieves from skimming your cash


In one four day period deputies with King County Sheriff's Office investigated three incidents of unknown suspects attaching skimming devices to ATMs located at credit unions in Shoreline and Woodinville. 

These devices were so cleverly installed that they were only discovered by persons servicing the machines.


Skimming devices, as these photos show, are nearly impossible to spot. Skimmers, concealed somewhere in the ATM, act like a silent thief and steal the 16-digits of your credit or debit card. A nearby camera or other device captures your PIN. When thieves combine these two pieces of information they have an electronic key to your cash.

We can take steps to protect ourselves. 

Be mindful of ATM keypads that appear crooked or poorly installed. 

Look for any signs of tampering on the face of the ATM. 

Cover your hand when entering your PIN so a remote camera won't capture these digits. 

Lastly, consider on-line or mobile banking tools that will alert you to suspicious or fraudulent activity. 

Just a few steps can prevent ATM thieves from cleaning you out.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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Adventures of an Icebreaker: Releasing a glider into Disko Bay

U.S. Coast Guard video by Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi

Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) crewmembers and a team of international scientists deploy an autonomous glider into Disko Bay on September 19, 2021. 

The data collected by the glider will be used by scientists who are studying the impacts of warm water affecting the rate of melting from the Greenland ice sheet.

Watch the one minute video as they release the glider into the water.  

U.S. Coast Guard video by Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi.



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The Conch – Weekend Sounds

Photo by Steve Adams on Unsplash


The Shoreline Conch – Weekend Sounds

of the local entertainment scene

By Jarred Swalwell

10/22 Friday

Aurora Borealis – Nikki and the Night Owls

Play everything cover band. 21+, no cover, gratuities are appreciated, show starts 8:30pm

Darrell’s Tavern – The Shivering Denizens, Stereo Embers

The Shivering Denizens are all rockabilly and are joined by Americana-esque rock Stereo Embers with Radio Nationals (think Wilco etc.). 21+, $10, doors open 7 pm, vax card or negative test, show starts 8 pm

The Drumlin – Rader Creek

More bluegrass outside in the Drumlin back patio with Rader Creek. All ages, no cover, show starts 7ish.

North City Bistro and Wine Shop – Danny Godinez and Friends

SOLD OUT


10/23 Saturday

Aurora Borealis – Atomic Pop

Atomic Pop plays music from the 80’s and beyond, funk rock and pop. 21+, no cover, gratuities are appreciated, show starts 8:30 pm

Darrell’s Tavern – The Cascadian Divide, Miss Prince, The Disorderlies

Pop punk with The Cascadian Divide joined by a curious sorta indescribable Miss Prince along with the pop-punk trio The Disorderlies. 21+, $10, doors open 7 pm, vax card or negative test, show starts 8 pm

North City Bistro and Wine Shop – The Midnight Muse Band

The Midnight Muse Band plays rock, blues, soul, and disco with a splash of country and jazz. All ages, $12 by reservation, vax+ show starts 8pm.

Third Place Commons – Island Jazz Quintet

Trumpet forward jazz featuring vocals of Maggie Laird. Dance floor still closed, 4-6pm.


10/24 Sunday

Third Place Commons – Emerald City Horns

Three horns to be exact, plus keys, skins, guitar and singing funk/RnB/Soul. Still no dance floor, 3-5pm.




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Halloween: 8th and 9th south of NE 165th

Wednesday, October 20, 2021






Seattle Poppy found and photographed all of these on 8th and 9th NE, south of NE 165th.



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The Great Pumpkin is in the Park


By Teresa Pape
RBCA Executive Director

This month marks the 35th anniversary of Richmond Beach Community Association’s annual Halloween Carnival. 

Saturday, October 23, 2021 from noon to 3:00pm, at a NEW location -- Richmond Beach Community (Library) Park located at 2201 NW 197th St

Children of all ages and abilities and their guardians can scare up some fun at an outdoor event featuring Viv’s Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Vivian Peterson, real estate broker from Windermere Shoreline. 

This is a low-cost ($1.00 - $6.00) pumpkin patch designed for families with small children. Don’t drive all the way up to Snohomish when the perfect pumpkin is waiting for you in Richmond Beach. 

While at the park, enjoy an old-fashioned carnival game or two. Please dress for rain, and since parking is limited walk to the event if possible. As per health and safety guidelines everyone age 2 or older will be required to wear a mask.

It is an annual tradition to have a soft opening for kids with special needs

Children who have a particular way of seeing, hearing, moving, feeling, thinking, or perceiving the world are often not comfortable attending functions such as this due to the commotion of large crowds and noises. 

To make the event accessible, families with special needs are invited to the park early for one hour from 11:00am to 12:00pm to pick a pumpkin and play carnival games in a less busy environment while also allowing any modifications possible to meet their skills and abilities. Please be aware the park’s surface will be muddy and wet.

Treats needed

It takes over 100 treats to make the treat walk (formerly known as the cakewalk) a success. This popular attraction can’t happen without sweet prizes. 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all items will need to be store-bought and sealed. Consider donating other new packaged prizes like soccer balls, toys, books, snacks, or other special items. 

Reminder -- cakes, cupcakes, cookies, candy bags, and gluten-free sweets are still needed, but cannot be homemade. Simply bring your treat donation with you when you come to the park.

This is a fundraiser for the Richmond Beach Community Association. If you have questions, please contact Executive Director Teresa Pape at execdirector@richmondbeachwa.org



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Shorewood Swim victorious

Shorewood Seniors photo by Susie McDowell
(not pictured, manager Clara Sun)

Shorewood Swimming boosted its record to 5-2 Tuesday, October 19, 2021 against Edmonds-Woodway, concluding a great home season in the last dual meet at Innis Arden. 

The final score was Shorewood 126 - Edmonds Woodway 43. 

Double Individual Shorewood winners include Cameron Bell 200 IM (2:25.22) and 100 breast (1:15.56) and Katie Freshwater 100 free (1:02.16) and 100 back (1:08.44).

Shorewood celebrated their Seniors on Senior Day. 

They are 
  • Katie Freshwater, 
  • Anna Kleyn, 
  • Molly Krulewitch, 
  • Amanda Nouwens, 
  • Darby O’Neill, 
  • Keegan Sherry, 
  • Elise Soper, 
  • Clara Sun,  
  • Hayley Trimmer.
Shorewood’s last dual meet will be Thursday, Oct. 21 against Shorecrest at the Snohomish Aquatic Center.

--Coach Susie McDowell



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Pramila Jayapal telephone town hall Wednesday October 20, 2021


Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is hosting a telephone town hall on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:30pm

I'm hosting a telephone town hall this Wednesday to give updates about what's going on in Congress and to answer your questions live!

https://jayapal.house.gov/live/

Join the call, Wednesday, October 20 at 6:30pm PDT and make your voice heard!

Congressmember Jayapal represents Washington's 7th District which encompasses most of Seattle and surrounding areas including Shoreline, Vashon Island, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds and parts of Burien and Normandy Park.


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Lake Forest Park Council Candidate John Lebo

Ballots were mailed October 16, 2021 for the November 2 general election.

Jon Lebo is running for council position 3, currently held by John Wright, who is retiring at the end of his term. Lebo's opponent is Stephanie Angelis

Jon Lebo
Jon's statement

Hi, I am Jon Lebo, I am running for Lake Forest Park City Council Position Number 3.

I am running because I want to make a positive contribution to people’s lives in Lake Forest Park.

Over these past several months, I have had the opportunity to talk with many of you as I walked around the diverse neighborhoods of Lake Forest Park. 

It is exciting to hear all the reasons why you love living in Lake Forest Park. I heard themes about what makes Lake Forest Park special - the forest and streams, the shared values of your neighbors and the community feeling in the neighborhoods.

I also heard your concerns about cars racing through the neighborhoods, the lack of sidewalks, the lack of lake access, concerns about housing opportunities, and homelessness in our community.

Together, I think we can work to find practical solutions to these issues. I bring my passion for Lake Forest Park, my energy, experience and practical common-sense approach to the council to make sure we are addressing your needs and spending your money wisely.

A little about me. I grew up here, attending Shoreline public schools starting with kindergarten at Lake Forest Park Elementary and graduating from Shorecrest High School. Go Scots!

Twelve years ago, I moved back to Lake Forest Park to raise our family and enjoy the amenities and character of the community.

I am an architect and project leader with 33-years’ experience in civic planning, design, and construction management.

I served as a volunteer member of the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission for 7 years, 3 as chair. I heard your concerns and opposed the developer desired 7-story apartment buildings in the Town Center. 

I worked collaboratively with the commission members to recommend to the council we retain the existing building height limits, improving open space, environmental, sustainability, and affordable housing requirements as part of the new Town Center code, and the council agreed.

Together, let’s continue to make Lake Forest Park the place where we, our children and our grandchildren all want to live, work, and play.

On November 2, vote for Jon Lebo, Lake Forest Park City Council Position number 3.

Thank you.

www.lebo4lfp.com

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