Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: What the Infrastructure bill means for Washington state

Sunday, November 21, 2021


$1.2 trillion infrastructure package signed by President Joe Biden on November 15, 2021 

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal - Congressional district 07 - has been a powerful negotiator in passing the Infrastructure Package. She sent a newsletter reporting on what this legislation means for us.


This transformative legislation delivers critical federal investments in Washington’s roads, bridges, highways, waterways, culverts, public transportation systems, clean energy infrastructure, and broadband while also creating millions of good paying, union jobs. 

As it delivers the largest federal investment in public transit in American history, it also makes the largest dedicated bridge investment since the creation of the interstate highway.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $110 billion in new funding for roads, bridges, and major projects including $40 billion of new funding for repairing and replacing bridges. 

It also provides nearly $90 billion in funding for public transportation over the next five years, $7.5 billion for electric vehicle chargers, and over $50 billion for making communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change. 

Additionally, the legislation includes a $17 billion investment in port infrastructure and carbon emission reduction initiatives such as port electrification.

“This popular legislation delivers on our promise to provide a historic, deeply necessary, and long overdue investment in our state’s roads, bridges, waterways, and public transit systems that will directly impact our communities while taking a first step to address the climate crisis and creating millions of good paying, union jobs,” said Congresswoman Jayapal. 
“By investing more than half a trillion dollars in improving our infrastructure, making America’s largest ever investment in public transit, and providing the largest bridge funding since the mid-1900s, we will finally be able to send our communities, cities, and state the resources necessary to not only build back better but greener. 
"There is still more work to be done to invest in families, and I will continue fighting for them while ensuring that this new infrastructure funding reaches projects throughout Washington.”

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes the following:
  • Historic Investments in Roads and Highways: $110 billion in new funds for repairing and building roads, bridges, and major projects and investing nearly $5 billion for Washington’s highways. 
  • The Largest Dedicated Bridge Investment Since the Construction of the Interstate Highway System: $40 billion of new funding for bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, including around $600 million for replacing and repairing Washington’s bridges. 
  • The Largest Ever Federal Investment in Public Transportation: Nearly $90 billion in guaranteed funding for public transportation over the next five years while modernizing transit, prioritizing clean energy, and including around $380 million for Sound Transit with the opportunity to apply for additional grants.
  • Investments in Clean Energy Infrastructure and Climate Resilience: While making the largest investment in clean energy transmission and electric vehicle infrastructure in history, there is also $5 billion for zero emission and clean buses, $2.5 billion for ferries, $7.5 billion for the first-ever national network of electric vehicle chargers including around $71 million to improve Washington’s electric vehicle charging network, and over $50 billion for making communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change and cyber attacks. 
  • Necessary Investments in Waterways, Airports, and Ports: $17 billion in port infrastructure and investments in electrification and carbon-reduction technologies, and an additional $25 billion of investments in airports including around $228 million for Seattle-Tacoma International and around $16 million for Paine Field. 
  • There is also a $1 billion fund to replace or remove culverts, $89 million in grants to the Environmental Protection Agency to assist in restoring the Puget Sound, and $400 million for community-based restoration programs that include the removal of fish passage barriers.
  • The Largest Ever Investment in Clean Drinking Water and Waste Water: $55 billion for clean drinking water, including dedicated funding to replace lead service lines and cleaning up the toxic legacy of chemicals that have contaminated drinking water
  • Investments to Ensure Every American Has Access to High-Speed Internet: $65 billion to help provide broadband deployment and ensure every American has access to reliable, high-speed internet. More than one in four households will also be eligible for a new Affordable Connectivity Benefit to lower prices for internet service. 
  • The Largest Federal Investment in Passenger Rail Since the Creation of Amtrak: $66 billion including $24 billion as federal-state partnerships, $12 billion for intercity rail service, and additional funding for freight rail.

"While the infrastructure bill has now been signed into law by President Biden, I will continue fighting to make sure that we also pass the transformational Build Back Better Act to invest in childcare, pre-k, housing, health care, climate action, home care, paid leave, immigration reform, and more.

"In the meantime, as we continue to fight this virus, my team and I are here to help. If you need assistance with Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal agency, please reach out to my office at 206-674-0040 or email us at Jayapal.Casework@mail.house.gov."



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Photos: Japanese Garden in Seattle

 
Seattle Japanese Garden photo by Steven H. Robinson October 2021

The Seattle Japanese Garden is a 3.5 acre Japanese garden in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle. The garden is located in the southern end of the Washington Park Arboretum on Lake Washington Boulevard East.


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LFP City Council meeting Monday to vote on financial matters

LFP City Council 2021

The Lake Forest Park City Council special meeting on Monday, November 22, 2021 agenda includes tax rates for sewer, property tax, budget amendments, and other financial matters.

Ordinances and Resolutions
  1. Ordinance 1232/Establishing the 2022 Property Tax Levy
  2. Ordinance 1231/Amending the 2021-2022 Budget
  3. Ordinance 1233/Setting Sewer Rates for 2022
  4. Ordinance 1234/Creating a New Special Revenue Fund Called ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund
  5. Resolution 1825/Adopting 2022 User Fee Schedule
Monday, November 22, 2021 from 6 - 9pm virtually. 

Meeting link, full agenda with links to supporting documents, instructions on public comments HERE



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Roads in Whatcom and Skagit counties periodically closed as WSDOT and PSE crews make repairs

Whatcom County photo courtesy WSDOT

On Monday, November 15, 2021 every state highway in Whatcom and Skagit counties had at least one closure due to the unprecedented amount of rain. WSDOT maintenance crews worked around the clock to reopen roads and complete inspections as floodwaters receded. 

Crews have reopened most of the more than 20 closures, however in places where water damaged the roadway, emergency repairs will be needed. 

What drivers should do:
  • If you encounter a water-covered roadway, "Turn around, don't drown." Do not drive through standing water. 
  • Observe all "Road Closed" signs - they are put in place for your safety.
  • In places where WSDOT has opened roads to local access and delivery only, please be courteous - if you are not local avoid driving through these areas. 
  • Be alert. WSDOT crews, local public works, emergency responders and utility crews are working to clear and reopen roads as quickly and safely as possible. 


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Inslee statement on COVID booster expanded eligibility

Boosters advised for adults who received
 Pfizer or Moderna more than 6 months ago;
 Johnson and Johnson more than 2 months ago
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today as the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup confirmed actions taken yesterday by FDA and CDC to recommend boosters for all adults who received their initial course of COVID- 19 vaccine six or more months ago.

“The COVID vaccines continue to amaze me as a scientific success. The vaccine is the path out of the pandemic. 
"I encourage everyone five years and older to get vaccinated – whether you are a child or adult getting their first vaccinate or a 50-year-old getting a booster, we can protect each other with this important step,” Inslee said. 

"As we head into winter, we want to make sure to have as much protection against COVID as we can. We are seeing surging cases in other parts of the country, and we want to do what we can to prevent ourselves entering another COVID wave. 
"Now that boosters are available to all adults, we hope everyone will take advantage of them. Protect yourself, your loved ones, your coworkers and your friends."

READ: Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup letter to Inslee and other governors.

Washington Vaccine Locator tool or contact your local pharmacy.



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For the Birds: Turkeys are a North American Species

Female wild turkey stock photo
By Christine Southwick
 
Wild Turkeys are native to North America and can be found wild in every state except Alaska (Hawaii even has some wild turkeys, brought by ships, but then Hawaii has Red Jungle Fowl (wild chickens), so I’m not really surprised.

Turkeys are related to grouse, pheasants, and chickens. 

Wild Turkeys can fly up to 55mph for short distances, and can run as fast as 25mph, so don’t try catching one in the wild. 

They can see three times better than we can, and can see those orange hunting vests, since all birds can see color.

A group of related male Wild Turkeys will court females, but only one member of the group gets to mate. The female will usually have a clutch of 12 eggs.

Wild Turkeys eat acorns, seeds, insects, and even frogs and lizards.

Wild turkeys - stock photo

At sundown they roost in trees. When startled while on the ground the females usually fly away, while the males usually run. Males are bigger, about four feet long, females are about three feet long, and don’t have spurs on their legs, which males do, otherwise they look alike. Both genders have a snood (a dangly appendage on the face), a wattle (the red dangly bit under the chin) and the reddish color on the head is their skin, since they only have a few feathers there.

 If you really need to determine their gender, look at their poop: female poop is shaped like a letter j, while males produce spiral-shaped poop (I wonder who funded that study…)

There are 5-6 species of Wild Turkey throughout North America. Washington State has three species which WDFW keeps stocked for hunting purposes. Wild Turkey hunting is second only to deer hunting throughout the US.

The Aztecs domesticated a species, which the Spanish brought back to Europe, and some of these turkey descendants came back with European settlers.  Wild Turkeys have 3,500 feathers, and if you ever had to pluck a Wild Turkey it is a real chore.

And no, Benjamin Franklin didn’t propose the turkey for the symbol of America. What he said was that the Turkey was a much more respectable bird (than the Bald Eagle), and a true original Native of America.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Incognito

 
Thanksgiving is this week!



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‘The First Three Songs’ - local photographer's coffee table book of rock stars he has photographed

The First Three Songs - photography by Steve Schneider

Sunday, November 21, 2021 at The Local 104 Winter Market from noon to 4pm. 18498 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.


The Grateful Dead, Nirvana, David Bowie, Soundgarden, the Rolling Stones and many more - Shoreline resident Steve Schneider has photographed them all.

And now he has published his photos in a gorgeous book of photography, "The First Three Songs," a  hardbound book with 220 pages of concert images printed on archival acid-free matte paper.

350 photos showcase five decades of live music -- the Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, the Rolling Stones, and many others. 

Soundgarden at The Paramount from The First Three Songs by Steve Schneider

At ten of the concerts featured — including shows by David Bowie, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Neil Young, and Willie Nelson — Schneider was the only photographer with access.

The title comes from some acts’ directive that photographers only shoot the first three songs, but many of the best images in The First Three Songs are from when Schneider pushed around that. 

A shot of the Grateful Dead at the closing of the legendary San Francisco club Winterland in 1978 was taken at 5:30am in the morning. 

“This was back in the days of film, and I had saved just a few frames for when they would end,” Schneider recalled. “They started on at midnight, but I saved enough to capture their good-bye early in the morning.” 

The Grateful Dead liked the image enough that it was used on a CD and DVD of the event, and it ended the film of the event. The band signed a copy of a 1977 New Years’ photo from the same location in Winterland. They also gave Bill Walton a 20”x 30” signed copy of the same photo.

U2 at Key Arena from The First Three Songs by Steve Schneider

Many of Schneider’s photos were shot for UPI, but he has also worked for Sipa Press, Reuters, and Gannett. His images have appeared in hundreds of newspapers and magazines, and Time used one of Schneider’s photos of Jerry Garcia in their 1995 coverage of the singer’s death. Schneider’s work has also been featured in numerous exhibits. He is represented by the Jeffrey Moose Gallery in Bainbridge Island, Washington.

“The book includes over five decades of photographs,” Schneider says. “In the case of Neil Young, as one example, you can actually see five decades of Neil in photographs.” 

Young was one of the last performers Schneider photographed pre-pandemic in 2019. Schneider says the book also serves as a document of how concert photography is transformed with the development of digital photography, and how when bands began to light their stage for video.

Copies of "The First Three Songs" are available for $60 at www.schneiderphotographystore.com. He will be selling them in person on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at The Local 104 Winter Market from noon to 4pm. 18498 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.



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Adventures of an Icebreaker: 133 days, 22,000 miles - the Healy returns home

Saturday, November 20, 2021

The Healy sails by Shoreline after a 133 day deployment circumnavigating North America.
Photo by Jan Hansen

SEATTLE — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) returned to their Seattle homeport Saturday following a 22,000-mile, 133-day deployment circumnavigating North America.

The Healy in Elliot Bay. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven Strohmaier.

The crew aboard Healy, a 420-ft. medium icebreaker, provided U.S. surface presence in the Arctic, supported high-latitude oceanographic research missions, participated in an international search-and-rescue exercise, and engaged in passing exercises with surface vessels from the U.S. Navy, Canadian Navy, and Mexican Navy.

The crew aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) approach the pier at Base Seattle Saturday, November 20, after completing a 22,000-mile, 133-day deployment circumnavigating North America. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark

Healy’s crew hosted members of the international science community and institutions from the U.S., Canada, Norway and Denmark who conducted oceanographic research throughout the Arctic including the Northwest Passage and within Baffin Bay to monitor environmental change.

Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) crew members and a team of international scientists deploy an autonomous glider into Disko Bay on Sept. 19, 2021. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Matthew Masaschi.

Healy crew members also facilitated 430 over-the-side casts of various scientific instruments including a Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) array that requires the cutter to station keep as wire lowers and recovers the instrument from below the surface. Additionally, Healy mapped over 20,000-square kilometers of the seafloor, including 12,000-square kilometers of previously unmapped regions, throughout the patrol.

An aircrew aboard a Canadian coast guard Bell 429 helicopter prepares to land aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) while near Resolute, Nunavut, Canada on Sept. 6, 2021. Healy’s crew conducted a professional exchange with members of the Canadian coast guard prior to commencing a joint search and rescue exercise with the two Services and the Canadian Rangers. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer First Class Michael Underwood.

Healy transited north of Canada via the Northwest Passage, where the crew rendezvoused with members of the Canadian Coast Guard and Canadian Rangers for a search-and-rescue exercise. The crew transited south of Mexico via the Panama Canal on their way home. Healy’s deployment supported the Coast Guard’s Arctic Strategy while providing critical training opportunities for future icebreaker sailors.

Royal Canadian Navy Lt. Sebastien Savard plots the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy's (WAGB 20) course and location on a chart while operating in Baffin Bay, Sept. 16, 2021. Sevard, a crewmember aboard HMCS REGINA homeported in Victoria, BC, is sailing aboard Healy along with five other temporary duty officers from the Royal Navy, the U.S. Navy, and the Royal Canadian Navy. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi

“Healy’s crew demonstrated their tremendous dedication to duty while carrying out the Coast Guard’s Arctic mission, operating in some of the harshest regions in the world,” said Coast Guard Cutter Healy’s Commanding Officer Capt. Kenneth Boda. 
“They assisted teams of scientists in gathering invaluable data and information throughout the deployment. This research will be shared with laboratories, universities and institutions around the world to support research focused on the changing Arctic environment.”


While transiting down the east coast of the United States and back up the west coast of Mexico, Healy engaged in multiple outreach events including passing exercises, professional exchanges, and embarking distinguished visitors to bolster relations with other nations.

Members of Coast Guard Cutter Healy’s temporary regional dive locker team conduct a familiarization dive in the Chukchi Sea, July 26, 2021. During the Healy’s Northwest Passage deployment, the cutter and crew are operating within first year and multiyear ice throughout the Arctic and documenting how variable Arctic summer weather conditions impact Coast Guard operations. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Janessa Warschkow.

Healy deploys annually to the Arctic in support of oceanographic research and Operation Arctic Shield, the Service’s annual operation to execute U.S. Coast Guard missions, enhance maritime domain awareness, strengthen partnerships, and build preparedness, prevention, and response capabilities across the Arctic domain.

Spotlights illuminate the ice on the Beaufort Sea ahead of Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) while en route to the Northwest Passage on Sept. 1, 2021. Healy’s deployment marks its first transit through the Northwest Passage since 2003. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Matt Masaschi.

Commissioned in 2000, Healy is one of two active polar icebreakers in the Coast Guard’s fleet. Healy is capable of breaking 4 feet of ice continuously and up to 8 feet of ice while backing and ramming.

The U.S. Coast Guard is recapitalizing its polar icebreaker fleet to ensure continued access to the Polar Regions and protect the country's economic, commercial, environmental, and national security interests.

Commander Philip Baxa, operations officer aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20), hugs his family at the Base Seattle pier Saturday, Nov. 20. Commander Baxa and the crew arrived at their homeport of Seattle after a 22,000-mile, 133-day deployment circumnavigating North America. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark.

The Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, through an integrated program office, on April 23, 2019, awarded VT Halter Marine Inc., of Pascagoula, Mississippi, a fixed-price incentive contract for the detail, design and construction of the lead Polar security cutter with contract delivery planned for 2025.

--Coast Guard Pacific Area News

Additional photos from Healy's deployment are available here.
Previous articles here



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See's seasonal candy store opens in Ballinger Village for the holidays

See's Candies in Ballinger Village
Photo by Melanie Rodger

A See’s Candies seasonal holiday store is officially open for business in Shoreline. It is located in Ballinger Village, at 20130 Ballinger Way NE, near Thriftway and Starbucks.

It features a selection of our best sellers, like our boxed chocolates, peanut brittle, truffles, nuts and chews, lollipops, and sugar free candy. All perfect for the holiday season!


See's Candies seasonal store in Shoreline
Photo by Melanie Rodger

They are excited to be here in town and said there is potential for them to become a permanent feature if things go well.


The best chocolate and candy in Shoreline can be found at See's Candies where you always get a free sample and friendly customer service.

Shop hours are 10am to 6pm Monday - Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday.

Come on into your Shoreline See's Candies chocolate shop today! See's Candies has been around for 90+ years- and once you taste our candies and chocolates, you'll know why.



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Police incidents in Lake Forest Park

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Officers were dispatched to a welfare check on a subject slumped over the wheel of his vehicle at the mall. 

When officers made contact, they observed evidence of DUI. They attempted to contact the subject, who woke up and drove backwards, striking a patrol vehicle, then forward onto the walkway, then backwards again striking two additional vehicles. 

The driver fled and ultimately crashed into the creek off Perkins Way. The driver was arrested and processed for DUI and multiple warrants.

In the second incident, officer attempted to contact a suspicious subject inside a vehicle near Deja Vu. The subject fled southbound in the northbound lanes of SR522. Officer unable to pursue, vehicle last seen headed into Seattle.



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Case updates November 18, 2021 - boosters approved for all

Delta variant
Booster shots have been approved for all. Contact your local pharmacy or clinic. 

COVID-19 Updates 

 

United States

  • Total cases 47,471,270 - 110,069 new
  • Total deaths 768,619 - 1,129  new

Washington state

  • Total confirmed cases 670,652  - 1,274 new     
  • Total hospitalizations 42,087  - 32 new     
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 19.8%
  • Total deaths 9,110  - 24 new    


Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 160,854 -  276 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 8,699 -   11 new  
  • Total deaths 2,066 -  1 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 39,621  -  96 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,847  -   5 new    
  • Total deaths 512  -   1 new
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,512 - 4 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 246 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 112 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL  

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 538 - 1 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 22 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL



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Shoreline Fire commissioners to hold special meeting December 6

SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP NOTICE

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold a Special Meeting at the date, time, and place specified below.

The purpose of the workshop is to review and update the Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure Handbook.

DATE: Monday, December 6, 2021
TIME: 3:00 pm (for approximately 1-hour)
LOCATION
  • The meeting will be held via Zoom and onsite, masks are required for onsite attendance.
  • Shoreline Fire Department Station 61 - 17525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
To attend the meeting online please use the below information:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84307328582?pwd=aEx4bGRMajZKTXVmYStBeFV6V0NkZz09

Meeting ID: 843 0732 8582
Passcode: 787190

Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith, Executive Assistant


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Former Shoreline Community College baseball player drafted by Milwaukee Brewers

Zane Zurbrugg played for the SCC Dolphins
Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Dolphins outfielder Zane Zurbrugg was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 27th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. Zurbrugg played two seasons for the Phins in 2018 and 2019.

In 2019, Zurbrugg earned First Team All-Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) North Outfield honors as well as First Team All-Region American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Northwest honors. He hit .385, which put him in 2nd in the entire NWAC in batting average. Zurbrugg also reached an on-base percentage of .488, which placed him 4th in NWAC, and a .533 slugging percentage, which put him in 10th in NWAC.

After suffering knee and hip injuries during his freshman year, 2019 was Zurbrugg’s first fully healthy season playing for the Dolphins, and he entered the season ready to prove his ability.

“He is a savvy player who sacrificed and worked hard for this opportunity with the MLB and the Brewers,” said Ben Reindel, Athletics Coordinator and Head Softball Coach. “He battled several injuries that put him on the bench, but kept a positive attitude throughout. When he got back to full health and had a chance to show what he can do, he made the most of it.”

A natural athlete, Zurbrugg throws 90+ miles per hour from the outfield and routinely makes infield ground outs into singles. He was recruited to Shoreline from Bremerton High School.

“Zane has worked himself to a position to be proud of,” said Reindel. “We here in Phin Nation are extremely proud and will be rooting Zane on his whole career. Go Brewers!”


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Kittitas County Sheriff: Seattle Fire Chief died from a fall - body escorted back to Seattle

Deputy Fire Chief Jay Schreckengost
Seattle Fire
The body of Deputy Fire Chief Jay Schreckengost was transported home to Seattle Friday, November 19, 2021 by members of the Seattle Fire Department in Fire Department vehicles. 

A forensic examination of the Chief ordered by the Kittitas County Coroner revealed numerous injuries including a broken wrist and broken spine. The autopsy concluded the cause of the Chief’s death was multiple blunt force trauma. Further investigation in the field led investigators to believe Chief Schreckengost fell down steep hillside or cliff faces more than once before coming to rest where he was found last Sunday.

It’s known that there was snow on the ground when Chief Schreckengost went scouting for Elk on the morning of Tuesday, November 2, 2021 —creating slick conditions in that already rugged and dangerous terrain. 

The location where he was found was near the bottom of a sharp, broken slope about 700 feet in elevation, north-northeast from the end of spur road 553 off Forest Service Rd 1703 in the Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest near Cliffdell. 

It’s believed the Chief slipped or fell down a part of that slope into terrain where he could neither climb back up nor safely descend. Another fall brought him near the bottom of the slope and caused a fatal spinal fracture.

The area where the Chief came to rest was covered in thick brush and could not be safely navigated by searchers without technical climbing equipment and expertise. 

The team that located him on the afternoon of Sunday, November 14 included members of Mountain Rescue Teams from Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and the Olympic and Central Mountain Rescue Teams. These teams of skilled and trained volunteers searched miles of cliff bands in the mountainous area near the Chief’s last known location before finally locating him.

The Mountain Rescue Teams and all the Search and Rescue volunteers who participated were part of a monumental effort including and spurred by the passion of Chief Schreckengost’s fellow Seattle Firefighters. 

The coordination and commitment of everyone who assisted in the search was a fitting tribute to the Chief, and we hope that his final voyage home provides some comfort to all who loved him.

--Kittitas County Sheriff's Office



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Scene on the Sound: Good Morning, Shoreline

Friday, November 19, 2021

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Sunrise on the Olympics.

So we don't really care if we live on top of a chunk of land being pushed slowly upwards until we all fall off. Or that we are surrounded by volcanos that will either spew toxic fumes or bring down a wall of mud. Or tsunami danger from the Ring of Fire, a lahar into Puget Sound, or an upthrust on the local seabed.

Those things may not happen for 500 years and in the meantime, we have views like this one.

DKH


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In person performances at Shoreline Community College Theatre


What became of Wendy Darling in the years following her adventures with Peter Pan? 

Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy decides that she must find Peter in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie's beloved character — the girl who had to grow up.
 
Friday December 3rd and Saturday December 4th at 7:30pm, Sunday matinee December 5, 2021 at 3pm. Shoreline Community College Theater  - 16101 Greenwood Ave N 1600 Bldg.

Tickets can be bought at the door or on Brown Paper Tickets. General Admission: $12, SCC staff and Seniors $8, Students $5

You must show proof of vaccination, or a negative FDA approved standard Covid test 72 hours prior to the performance, or an FDA approves rapid test 24 hours prior to the performance you will be attending. 

Masks must be worn inside the building regardless of vaccination status.

This play is recommended for ages 10 and up.



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Shoreline Sports Foundation Night of Heroes fundraiser this Sunday


Night of Heroes! 
Shoreline Sports Foundation's 8th Annual Fundraiser
Sunday, November 21, 2021  
6:45 to 8pm

North Seattle Church 
2150 N 122nd St, Seattle WA 98133

Register today for SSF's Night of Heroes! Free to attend, silent auction, and a chance to hear from our local next generation of leaders. We'd love to have you there! Click Here to Register

We have some fantastic silent auction items available to benefit the cause as well: Click Here for Auction Items - bidding is online only.

Can't attend and still want to support? Click Here to Donate (scroll down to bottom of the page)



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Backyard Birds: Attention please

Photo by Jan Hansen


I'm trying to get your attention!
It’s so hard when you are little.

This small charmer has been hanging out just outside Jan Hansen's office window, keeping an eye on Jan. Bird watching.



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GoFundMe page set up for local mom killed in collision on 185th Tuesday

A GoFundMe site has been set up for the family of a local mother killed in a three vehicle collision at N 185th and Linden in Shoreline Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021. Her two young girls were in the vehicle and are in the hospital recovering from injuries suffered in the collision.

Photo from GoFundMe site

Following is part of the GoFundMe statement and here is the link for the full statement and donations.

"With an extremely broken heart we regret to update all who have been touched by Diane, that on the evening of November 16, as Diane was taking her daughter Addison to soccer, the unimaginable happened. We lost Diane in a tragic car accident and Addison and Reagan continue to recover from injuries both physically and mentally.
 
"With your donation the family will have the means to memorialize and celebrate Diane’s life while also having the financial support to tackle the future expenses to raising and caring for two young children.
 
"Please remember to keep (her husband) Scott, Addison, and Reagan and their extended family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. And, live your life with kindness and gratitude each and every day, because you simply do not know when it may be your last."



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The Local 104 adds an Outdoor Winter Market on Sundays


The Local 104 Winter Market!

Join us for our first Outdoor Winter Maker's Market. We are excited to bridge the gap between the ending and beginning of the Farmers Market Season.

Dress warm! We will be hosting these events under our covered patio every Sunday from noon to 4pm. Reservations for indoor or outdoor dining recommended!

We'll be featuring a specialty cocktail from our friends at Martini Fiero, fresh shucked-to-order Oysters until we run out, Vermouth tasting and education.

Meet our Makers for the Sunday, November 21, 2021 Market from noon to 4pm

111 Collectibles
Personally collected vintage items and home decor intended to add character, joy and good vibes to your space. Plus, it's good for the planet!

Planet Dot Jewelry
Planet Dot Jewelry based out of Edmonds, Washington. Worker of silver, gold and mixed metals. Smithing confident, organic one of a kind pieces.

Martini Fiero and Vermouth tasting
This contemporary vermouth is a blend of citrus and bittersweet orange with crisp white wines – a perfect aperitif when mixed with tonic.

"The First Three Songs" A coffee table book of rocks stars Schneider has photographed in concert.

The Local 104 is located at 18498 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

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Wonderland thanks Red Sky Gallery

Silent auction at Red Sky Gallery benefited Wonderland
Photo courtesy Wonderland

Wonderland Child Development says "A huge thank you to Red Sky Gallery for helping spread the word and raising funds for Wonderland and Hope RISING Clinic during their holiday gift show opening.

"It was a lovely evening, and we feel so lucky to have been included in this community event."

Red Sky Gallery continues its gift sale through December with small art under $400, and jewelry. Located on the upper level of Town Center (intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way) in Lake Forest Park.

Red Sky has an online Etsy shop here



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Case updates November 17, 2021

Delta variant
Those over 65 who received Johnson and Johnson shots at any time are being urged to get boosters. Pfizer and Moderna boosters are available for those 65 and over

COVID-19 Updates
 

 

United States

  • Total cases 47,352,367 - 107,933 new
  • Total deaths 764,473 - 1,301  new

Washington state

  • Total confirmed cases 669,378  - 1,663 new     
  • Total hospitalizations 42,055  - 86 new     
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 20.2%
  • Total deaths 9,086  - 30 new     


Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 160,578 -  318 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 8,688 -   13 new  
  • Total deaths 2,065 -  1 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 39,525  -  99 new  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,842  -   1 new    
  • Total deaths 511  -   0 new
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,508 - 7 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 246 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 112 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL  

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 537 - 1 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 22 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL


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The Conch - Weekend Sounds - 11/19 to 11/21

Photo by Steve Adams on Unsplash


The Conch – Weekend Sounds
of the local entertainment scene

By Jarred Swalwell

11/19 FRIDAY

Aurora Borealis – The Bel-Reds
Rock-dance trio. 21+, no cover, gratuities are appreciated, show starts 8:30pm


Darrell’s Tavern – Teen Cat, Lark Vs. Owl and Dragontail Peak
Rock out with Teen Cat, chill a bit with the moddy dark sounds of Lark Vs. Owl and cap it all off with straight up rockin' with Dragontail Peak. 21+, $10, doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm


North City Bistro and Wine Shop – Lee Oskar and Friends
Lee Oskar is an internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, manufacturer and lifelong musical explorer. and lead harmonica player of the pioneering funk/jazz band that composed and recorded such hits as “Low Rider” and “Spill the Wine" and many more chart-topping songs from. All ages, $25 by reservation, show starts 8pm.


11/20 SATURDAY

Aurora Borealis – Emerald City Horns
Emerald City Horns Is a Seattle area 10 piece band- featuring an explosive 4 horn section that drives the sound home, a tight rhythm section, and a lead singing frontman that loves to work a crowd! The band consists of accomplished musicians with loads of entertainment experience and a true love for the great horn driven funk, soul, rock and jazz music of the decades.


Darrell’s Tavern – Cheap Cassettes, The Shaken Growlers and The Swaggerlies
Pop rock Cheap Cassettes are joined by rock trio The Shaken Growlers and a repeat peformance of The Swaggerlies. Rock rock and then some more rock. 21+, $10, doors open 7 pm, show starts 8pm


The Drumlin - Commuting Crows Orchestra
Jazz night at the Drumlin, and inside on the big stage! Sit back and take in an evening of jazz standards and pandemic originals featuring sax, bass, vibes and violin. All ages, no cover, 8-10pm


North City Bistro and Wine Shop - Joan Penney Jazz Band
Joan brings out the best in her jazz audience by selecting and playing charts that are diverse, generational and so full of love and swing that you just have to dance. All ages, $16 by reservation, show starts 8pm.


11/21 SUNDAY

Darrell’s Tavern – Darrell’s Sunday Jazz Jam
Jazz fans should check out Darrell’s on Sunday nights. Shoreline is fortunate to have very good local jazz artists who often sit in. 21+, $10, show starts 6:00pm



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95% of King County employees are vaccinated

King County Executive Dow Constantine's office reports that as of November 16, 2021 more than 95% of King County's 14,806 employees are vaccinated.
 
  • 14,088 are vaccinated (95%)
  • 569 are in the accommodation process
  • 3 are not in compliance
  • 48 employees have separated for noncompliance

For the 569 in the accommodation process, if an exemption is determined to not be able to be accommodated, the employee would have two weeks to begin the vaccination process or they will be separated from the county.

These requests are reviewed on an individual basis, weighing all the unique circumstances of the exemption request and the duties of the employee’s job.



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