Peace to All

Friday, December 24, 2021

 
Art by Whitney Potter

Peace and healing to you. 

May you find joy

and comfort in the darkness.



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City of Shoreline Weather Update: Cold temperatures and snow in the forecast

The fountain at Shoreline City Hall often freezes
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Weather Update: Cold temperatures and snow in the forecast

Conditions forecast

There is the potential for snow Saturday and Sunday nights, but the amount of accumulation expected is still unclear. The real issue will be the cold temperatures, which will begin Saturday and extend well into next week. Temperatures could drop into the teens during that time. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can make for dangerous driving conditions and put our vulnerable populations at risk. Now is the time to prepare.

For the latest weather forecast go to National Weather Service. (Editor: For local weather Carl's Shoreline Weather Station)

What to do when the power goes out

Snow Removal

Shoreline street crews will apply de-icer, if possible, before any possible snow hits. However, they won't put de-icer down while it is raining as it will just wash away. If it snows, Shoreline crews plow primary routes first. They will continue to work primary routes until the snow stops. Once snow stops and the primary routes are clear, they will then move to secondary routes. Only after primary and secondary roads are clear will we start plowing neighborhood streets.

Please stay off the roads if you can to give crews a chance to clear them and put down de-icer.
Road Closures

Depending on conditions, the City may post road closure signs on some of our known danger spots. You can see where those are on the Snow Event Closure Map. The City may also need to close other roads due to conditions.

Facility closures and/or hours of operations:
  • City Hall and Spartan Recreation Center
  • These facilities will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25.

Shoreline Parks

Parks are open; however, we encourage visitors to use caution. Wet, heavy snow can cause tree branches to snap and trees to fall. Please stay out from under trees and avoid forested park areas.

Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter

The threshold for activation will generally be a prediction of four-plus hours of temperatures at or below 33 degrees overnight or snow accumulation of two or more inches. Activation will be determined on a daily basis by 9:00am. Call the shelter hotline at 206-801-2797 for activation status. When activated, the shelter will be open from 8pm to 7:30am. 

Update: The shelter will be open starting Saturday evening, 12/25, through 12/29. If you find neighbors in need of shelter, please send them to St. Dunstan's Church. We will open the doors to guests at 8pm.

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Shoreline Fire will have Christmas rigs in Shoreline

Merry Christmas from Shoreline Fire
photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Happy Holidays!  This might be the sight you see tomorrow! 
 
With the new mandate changes for us, we will have one engine on the west side and our ladder truck on the east side. We will NOT be able to stop or hand out candy. 

But, we will try to visit as many neighborhoods as possible. 

There will not be set routes, but listen for our Christmas music and wave hello! 

Be Safe!

Reminder: our Santa and Elves volunteer their time on Christmas Day to do this to try to see as many of you as they can to spread some joy!



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WeatherWatcher: Dreaming of a White Christmas, arctic air takes over next week

 

Ice encased Japanese Maple February 2021
Photo by Carl Dinse

Many are watching the forecast and hoping for a White Christmas this year. As defined by the National Weather Service, a White Christmas is qualified by having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground by 7am Christmas morning. 

Our chances are significant this year compared to most years. 2017, 2008, and 1990 are the last three White Christmases the Shoreline area has had. 1996 was a close miss, with heavy snow arriving December 26th.

Christmas Eve we are looking at rain or snow showers, or a mix of both. Accumulations are not expected, but a slushy trace is possible in places. Temperatures are gradually cooling down, but the really cold air comes in Christmas night.

Snow timing is difficult. Models are now showing most of the accumulating snow to be late afternoon to evening Christmas day, leaving things bare and wet in the morning hours. If the early snowfall sticks, we may luck out by 7am, but it's going to be close.

Now is a good time to cover outdoor pipes or hose bibs and disconnect any garden hoses. 

Even if you have frost proof faucets you should get them covered as we are expecting what may be the coldest air we've had in decades. Temperatures could dip into the single digits overnight for the first few days next week. Some models even call for a low of -1°F, yes, that is below zero. 

Snow accumulations. There will be anywhere between 1-4 inches by Saturday night. Another 2-3 inches could accumulate into Sunday but the consensus is around 2-5 inches by the end of the weekend. Another batch of snow is looking likely towards next Wednesday or Thursday but we are looking too far out for any details yet on that.

We are locked into a solid La Niña pattern right now. Long range models are showing a cold trend for us well into the first and possibly second week of January. No typically mild Seattle weather for us for a while.


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Shooting in Safeway parking lot

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of the North City Safeway Wednesday evening around 8pm on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

The store is located in the 17200 block of 15th NE.

The suspect fled the scene. Medics treated a man with a gunshot wound and transported him to Harborview.

No bystanders were harmed.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Partridge

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here




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Case updates December 22, 2021

Thursday, December 23, 2021

King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park continue in the HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission. 

The omicron variant is extremely contagious and has now surpassed Delta for number of cases in Puget Sound. 

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms are mild so far. 

If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get Pfizer or Moderna. J/J apparently is only effective for a couple of months and is no longer being recommended.

If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. Moderna is testing out well but supplies seem to be limited. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 51,574,787 - 243,817 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,232,690
  • Total deaths 809,300 - 1,522 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 714,869  - 3,375 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 44,566  -  106 new   
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.3%
  • Total deaths 9,784  - 29 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 174,875 -  2,565 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,073  
  • Total hospitalizations 9,001 -   28 new  
  • Total deaths 2,150 -  8 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 44,191  -  867 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,703
  • Total hospitalizations 1,897  -   9 new    
  • Total deaths 525  -   2 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,815 -   49 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 112    
  • Total hospitalizations 255 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 631 - 13 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 45   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation Annual Meeting - January 20, 2022

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation Annual Meeting - January 20, 2022 at 6:00pm

Join us at the Shoreline Community College Performing Arts Theater for our Annual Meeting! 


Meet the Foundation's new board members, learn about Garden events and programs in 2022, and watch the awarding-winning film Exploring the Pacific Northwest, followed by a Q/A session with the filmmaker, Ian A. Nelson. 

For more information and to register, visit our website.



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Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter

The cold weather shelter at St. Dunstan's
The Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter anticipates opening this weekend, if expected cold temperatures materialize.

The threshold for activation will generally be a prediction of four-plus hours of temperatures at or below 33 degrees overnight or snow accumulation of two or more inches. 

Activation will be determined on a daily basis by 9:00am. 

Call the shelter hotline at 206-801-2797 for activation status or check the Facebook page.

When activated, the shelter will be open from 8:30pm to 7:30am. 

The shelter is held at St. Dunstan's Church 722 N 145th Street, Shoreline. It is run by the volunteer consortium NUHSA. 

There is need for more volunteers to help staff the shelter. Information about the shelter and volunteering is here Shelter information



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UW delays classes a week

Main campus, University of Washington
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The University of Washington is delaying in person classes for the first week of the winter quarter at all three of its campuses. Most classes will be online January 3-9, 2022. 

They say that they are committed to in-person education and look forward to returning in person January 10.

As Omicron spreads, they want to provide more time for testing and boosters between holiday travel and gatherings and the start of winter quarter, 

A week of primarily online classes will help minimize disruptions caused by the Omicron variant and enable more people to receive a vaccination booster prior to in-person classes. 

It will also provide an additional week for people to monitor for symptoms and take post-gathering and post-travel COVID tests. 

More information here



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Ronald Bog: the eagle and the otter

 
Photo by Martin DeGrazia

Checking in at Ronald Bog. 

Martin DeGrazia reports that "Two of my favorite visitors have come by in the last week. The eagle and the otter."

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

Your editor keeps wanting to sing "The Holly and the Ivy." Maybe someone can write new words to the song.

Thank you Susan Prince for this poem!

Sung to the tune of, "The Holly and the Ivy"

The eagle and the otter,
Made their presence known.
Of all the creatures in the bog,
the eagle bears the crown.

Anyone else?


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Case updates December 21, 2021

King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park all are experiencing a HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission. The omicron variant is extremely contagious. 

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms seem to be mild so far. If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get Pfizer or Moderna. J/J apparently is only effective for a couple of months.

If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. Moderna is testing out well but supplies seem to be limited. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 51,324,667 - 204,913 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,128,830
  • Total deaths 807,397 - 2,179 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 711,494  - 1,894 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 44,460  -  39 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.2%
  • Total deaths 9,755  - 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 172,310 -  596 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,710  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,973 -   8 new  
  • Total deaths 2,142 -  4 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 43,324  -  190 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,542  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,888  -   2 new    
  • Total deaths 523  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,766 -   14 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 96    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 618 - 1 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 46   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Scene on the Sound: The Mystery Sub ran into a mountain

Photo by Jan Hansen

Jan Hansen did some digging and found the story of the unidentified submarine which was making its way under escort through Puget Sound on Tuesday.

As Jan had surmised, this was the USS Connecticut, heading for its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton.

According to reporting by Josh Farley in the Kitsap Sun, the sub ran into an uncharted seamount in the South China Sea on October 2, 2021.

A dome-less USS Connecticut sailed into its homeport of Bremerton on Tuesday, the end of a 7,000-mile mission to bring the submarine home following a harrowing collision with an underwater mountain. 
The Connecticut struck an uncharted seamount in the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Oct. 2. Eleven sailors suffered injuries in the crash, and two sustained what the Navy described as "moderate" injuries beyond cuts and scrapes. Both crew members were treated and didn't require hospitalization.

The $3 billion sub, one of three advanced nuclear subs in the Seawolf class, will require extensive repairs. The nuclear propulsion plant was not damaged and the Connecticut was able to sail under its own steam to Guam for emergency repairs, then to San Diego and finally limped home to Kitsap county.

It was unable to submerge and sailed across the Pacific on the surface. 

After investigation, the Admiral in command of the U.S.7th fleet relieved the sub's commanding officer, executive officer, and chief of the boat of their positions.



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ParentMap: 12 Underrated Family Movies for the Festive Season

Photo by AR on Unsplash.com
Thanks to Vicky McDonald at ParentMap.com, here's a list of a dozen family movies that you might not think of.

But perhaps this year you might want to watch something different — something nostalgic, something silly or something that you wouldn’t normally watch. 
Read on for a collection of unexpected holiday gems from the past 30 years that you might want to try. 




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Free New Year’s Eve rides on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, and Seattle Streetcar

Riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit and Seattle Streetcar as part of their New Year’s Eve celebrations.

"Whether you’re ringing in the New Year from home with friends and family, or planning a night on the town, we are teaming up across the region to offer free transportation and get everyone home safely this New Year’s Eve," said King County Executive Dow Constantine. 
"This is our way of thanking our riders, and offering those who celebrate late into the New Year a safe alternative to getting behind the wheel." 

Masks are required on transit vehicles and while waiting for transit service.

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Happy Birthday, King County

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

King county originally had oceanfront property
December 22, 2021 marks 169 years since King County was established in the Oregon Territory.

Why Oregon? Congress did not create the Washington Territory until March 1853.

King County originally stretched from the Cascades to the Pacific, before shrinking to the current boundaries in 1867.

--@King County


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Give one more gift this season

By Tom Petersen

Donating blood is a profound gift people can make to their communities, saving lives and healing the sick. 

Bloodworks Northwest has several donation centers and Pop-Up locations taking appointments throughout the Greater Puget Sound region.
 
Adults over age 18, over 110 pounds, and in good health are generally eligible and encouraged to donate. 

Recent COVID vaccines do not interfere with a person's ability to give blood. All potential donors are screened for health, travel, and medication risks to ensure a safe blood supply.

Whole blood donations are made at all Bloodworks locations. It takes about 45 minutes, from check-in to cookies. A unit of whole blood can help up to three patients.

Bloodworks also need platelet and double red-cell donations. This is a longer process and is only available at permanent donor centers.

Appointments can be made at www.bloodworksnw.org or by calling 800-398-7888. First-timers are welcome and encouraged!



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There are mountains above the clouds

The Brothers in the Olympics
Photo by Jan Hansen

We are under our winter cloud cover. There are daily glimpses of sunshine but chances are you looked away and missed it.

Just so you can remember - we have gorgeous mountains on each side of us. The Brothers are part of The Olympics, to the west across Puget Sound.

Tuesday was the Solstice. The days will add a few minutes of light every day and we'll begin to notice in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, don't be quick to take down your Christmas lights and leave your porch light on.

What's the phrase? "It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness."

--Diane Hettrick



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First Lutheran Richmond Beach invites you to worship this Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2021


First Lutheran Richmond Beach invites you to worship this Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2021.

5:00 pm Family Service + livestream

9:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service

11:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service

COVID prevention: Please wear a mask. If you feel ill, have COVID symptoms, or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID, please worship from home. All those attending in-person worship will be asked to sign in on a contact tracing list.

Livestreams of the 5:00pm service will be available on FLRB’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJjTgQ1M-4k1lXxbMDa_oA

18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98133

Questions? Contact the FLRB main office: 206-546-4153 or office@flrb.org

For more information about First Lutheran Richmond Beach visit www.flrb.org



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Unusual places to gift shop at locally owned stores

Ostroms is a drug and gift store in Kenmore
Photo by Jerry Pickard

By Diane Hettrick

Here are some ideas for your last-minute gift shopping at places you might not have considered. Not surprisingly, they are all locally owned businesses who can choose what they offer for sale and tailor it our community.

Sky Nursery

Sky has a gift section year round with self-care product, gifts for gardeners, and some general gifts for everyone. 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Of course, you can always buy a house plant. I once went to Sky and told the sales associate that I needed four different house plants for people whose idea of plant care was to pour their leftover coffee into the pot - when they thought of it. Unfazed, she recommended four great plants.

Ballinger Thriftway and Town and Country Market (Central Market). Both are owned locally and choose their own products to sell. Each carries a selection of home products suitable for gifts - look around the edges of the store. Or you can make up your own selection of exotic / gourmet foods. Ballinger Thriftway won my heart when I found four shelves of several dozen varieties of olive oil. They have a small but interesting selection of gifts for the cook.

Located in Ballinger Village at 20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Central Market is changing its name to Town and Country Market - which is the name of their other stores. I never could figure out why they didn't start here with that name. Anyway, they have interesting finds in the area between produce and grocery. 

Town and Country Market 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133 is in Shoreline Place (which used to be Aurora Square)

Dunn Lumber - still owned and managed by the Dunn family. Whether you are a handyman or not, everyone can use a good hammer or a set of screwdrivers. Ask the store personnel for advice about hand tools. 1108 N 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98133 at the corner of 185th and Aurora, next to Sky Nursery.

Third Place Books. Books, of course. But did you realize that the large section that includes the check out counter is one of the biggest gift shops in the area? Some items are quirky, some very cool, and there is such a variety that it's hard to describe. All suitable as stocking stuffers. LFP Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way NE. Open until 6pm on Christmas Eve.

Ostroms Drug and Gift Store in Kenmore is the only drug store that is still locally owned. And it's right in their name: Drug and Gift. They have always carried a generous selection of items suitable for gifting. Just browse. 6414 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore,WA 98028


 

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AG Ferguson: Claims process now open in $2.2M Greyhound settlement

SPOKANE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that the claims process is now open as a result of his successful civil rights case against Greyhound Lines Inc. 

Greyhound passengers detained, arrested or deported after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents approached them, or boarded their Greyhound bus, at the Spokane Intermodal Center are eligible for a share of $2.2 million Greyhound paid to resolve Ferguson’s lawsuit. Claims are due by March 31, 2022.

Since at least 2013, Greyhound allowed CBP agents to board its buses to conduct warrantless and suspicionless immigration sweeps. Greyhound failed to warn customers of the sweeps, misrepresented its role in allowing the sweeps to occur and subjected its passengers to discrimination based on race, skin color or national origin.

Washington filed a civil rights lawsuit against the national bus line company in Spokane County Superior Court in 2020. As a result of the case, Greyhound was required to change its policy and must deny CBP agents permission to board its buses without warrants or reasonable suspicion in the State of Washington, among other reforms. 

Greyhound was also required to pay $2.2 million, which Ferguson is using to provide restitution to those impacted by Greyhound’s unlawful conduct. The amount of restitution each individual receives will depend on the number of claims and the severity of harms suffered due to Greyhound’s conduct.

If you or a family member were detained, arrested or deported after immigration agents approached you, or boarded your Greyhound bus, at the Spokane Intermodal Center, please contact the Attorney General’s Office. Online claim forms are available at atg.wa.gov/greyhound in both English and Spanish. Claim forms can be submitted online, by email, via WhatsApp or by mail.

Claims are due by March 31, 2022. The Attorney General’s Office is not part of the federal government and submitting a claim does not require you to disclose your immigration status or pay a fee.

“Greyhound is paying for its failure to uphold its obligation to its customers,” Ferguson said. “People suffered real harm as a result of Greyhound’s conduct. If you were impacted, please contact us so that you can receive a restitution payment for the harm that you experienced.”

More information here in English and here in Spanish



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President Joe Biden names ICHS President and CEO Teresita Batayola to Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Teresita Batayola photo courtesy ICHS

President Joe Biden named International Community Health Services (ICHS) President and Chief Executive Officer Teresita Batayola as one of 25 leaders who will be appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

The 25-member commission’s focus is on advancing equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The commission will advise President Biden on ways that public, private, and nonprofit organizations can work together to improve outcomes for these populations that have often been kept out of the halls of power.

ICHS is Washington state’s largest Asian and Pacific Islander non-profit health center providing comprehensive health care to all those who need affordable care, especially immigrants and refugees. 

Batayola is an advocate for health care access, equity, and addressing social determinants of health. ICHS has received awards for its high quality of care and Batayola has been recognized in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Award for Outstanding Business and Philanthropic Contributions, Woman of Courage Undaunted from the University of Washington Women’s Center, and the Filipino Women’s Network’s Most Influential Filipino Woman in the World.

“I am honored to be joining this commission of leaders from across the country to help advance equity, justice, and opportunity for our communities on a national level at a time when anti-Asian hate has been amplified by the pandemic,” Batayola said. 
“It is critical for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander voices to be represented in national policy discussions, particularly around important issues such as culturally competent health care and access.”

President Biden created the commission through an executive order signed in May 2021. It will assist in the developing policies to address and end anti-Asian bias, xenophobia, racism, and nativism as well as create opportunities for the executive branch to close gaps in health, socioeconomic, employment, and educational outcomes.

The commission will also monitor hate crimes against members of Asian communities which have significantly increased since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the AAPI Equity Alliance.

“Their appointments are indicative of the administration’s commitment to improving health care access and delivery for AAs and NH/PIs and the important role of community health centers for communities that are underserved,” said Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) executive director Jeffrey Caballero in a statement.

ICHS is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides health care for everyone, regardless of income, insurance or immigration status. Affordable medical, dental, behavioral health, vision and pharmacy services with multilingual doctors, nurses and staff meet the needs of King County’s diverse and multicultural communities at 11 clinics and sites in Seattle, Bellevue and Shoreline, serving nearly 28,000 patients in 70 languages. 



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Scene on the Sound: Mystery sub

Submarine with security detail
Photo by Jan Hansen

This submarine sailed past Shoreline Tuesday, December 21, 2021 about noon with a security escort.  Crew were on deck with the flag flying high.
 
Yesterday the USS Ohio came in after being away for two years.  Last week the USS Connecticut reached San Diego after being damaged in the South China Sea. She is based in Bremerton. Does anyone know if this is she or what submarine this is?

--Jan Hansen



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The Home Depot Foundation's Operation Surprise campaign improves Shoreline, WA American Legion Post 227 facility

 Home Depot volunteers at the American Legion Post
Photo by Stephen O'Connell

By Doug Cerretti

Veterans Day marked the return of The Home Depot Foundation’s annual Operation Surprise campaign, which aims to provide life-changing moments of surprise and support for individual veterans and veteran facilities.

Landscaping improvements photo by Stephen O'Connell

Shoreline Post 227 of The American Legion was honored to receive support from The Home Depot Foundation’s Operation Surprise campaign.

Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, made landscaping improvements, clearing out flowerbeds, replacing plants and laying out new bark.

The old deck and ramp were rotting out
Photo by Stephen O'Connell

The Home Depot Foundation also engaged a contractor to remove the rotted deck and ramp and replace it with a new structure to make the facility safer and more accessible.

A brand new deck, steps, and ramp 
Photo by Stephen O'Connell

The project took place December 13-17, 2021. The coordinator of the project was Stephen O'Connell, Operations Manager at Aurora Home Depot #4707. 

Shoreline Post 227 Commander Charles Grenard said, “American Legion Post 227 is grateful for the support of The Home Depot Foundation and the Operation Surprise campaign for improvements to our facility, which will enable us to better serve the veteran and local community.”

Giving back to veterans is personal to The Home Depot as more than 35,000 of the company’s associates are veterans or military spouses. Over the past 10 years, The Home Depot Foundation has helped renovate and enhance more than 50,000 veteran homes and facilities, ensuring more of our nation’s heroes have a safe, comfortable place to call home that fits their individual needs.

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Case updates December 20, 2021

Omicron is extremely contagious
King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park all are experiencing a HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission. The omicron variant is extremely contagious. 

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms seem to be mild so far. If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get Pfizer or Moderna. J/J apparently is only effective for a couple of months.

If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. Moderna is testing out well but supplies seem to be limited. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 51,115,304 - 288,579 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,045,320
  • Total deaths 805,112 - 1,373 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 709,600  - 1,544 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 44,421  -  67 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.2%
  • Total deaths 9,725  - 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 171,714 -  836 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,099  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,965 -   15 new  
  • Total deaths 2,138 -  1 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 43,134  -  280 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,351  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,886  -   3 new    
  • Total deaths 523  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,752 -   13 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 96    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 617 - 4 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 42   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Christmas Lights: Porch Parade winners from Lake Forest Park

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

 
These three homes were named as the winners of the 2021 Porch Parade.

The Porch Parade is a project of four local cities - Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Kenmore, and Bothell

The location of the homes was not disclosed but the map of all the homes registered for the Parade is here.



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