Home sales in Lake Forest Park during December 2021

Friday, January 7, 2022

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



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Construction resumes on Seattle Waterfront

Photo courtesy 2020 Waterfront Seattle and Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects

Seattle Waterfront Construction update

We are welcoming in the new year and getting back to construction work this week, following a pause over the snowy holidays. 

Due to the continuing impact of the concrete strike some activities are still on pause, but utility work is moving forward. Utilities are typically installed before roadway and sidewalk paving occurs since they most often go below the surface. 

We will continue to install new sewer, storm drainage and electrical while other activities are paused



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Case updates January 6, 2022: COVID-19 booster recommendation expands to everyone age 12 and older

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has expanded booster dose eligibility to include everyone 12 and older following guidance and recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices, and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

“We know booster doses increase an individual’s protection against COVID-19, which is especially important as the highly contagious omicron variant spreads across our state,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. 
“Many Washington residents as young as 12 are now at that five month mark and will benefit from a booster. We highly encourage everyone who is eligible not to delay and get your booster shot today.”

Everyone 12 and older should get a booster dose at least:
  • Five months after completing the Pfizer primary vaccination series,
  • Six months after completing the Moderna primary vaccination series, or
  • Two months after receiving the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

Boosters can be mixed and matched, which means adults can get any mRNA COVID-19 vaccine available. Pfizer is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for people ages 17 and younger.

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 57,898,239 - 705,264 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,104,740
  • Total deaths 829,740 - 1,577 new

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 805,459 - 12,408 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 46,752 - 224 new  
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 21.1%
  • Total deaths 9,974 - 65 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 211,966 -  5,399 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 18,292 
  • Total hospitalizations 9,433 -   55 new  
  • Total deaths 2,184 -  8 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 55,409  -  1,573 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,437
  • Total hospitalizations 2,007  -  17 new  
  • Total deaths 531  -   1 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 4,654 -   100 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 428    
  • Total hospitalizations 265 -   3 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 802 - 12 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 84  
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Scene on the Sound: Fish factory heads north

The Independence photo by Jan Hansen

Research and photo by Jan Hansen

Headed to Alaska Thursday morning, January 6, 2022 is Trident Seafood’s 356 ft long fish factory vessel, the Independence. 

Trident is a local company owned by the Bundrant family. Marine Traffic gives a destination of Akutan. Akutan is located 750 miles SW of Anchorage in Alaska’s Aleutian Chain; Trident’s Akutan shore plant is remote and entirely self-reliant. 

Nevertheless, its proximity to the Bering Sea fishing grounds has helped it become the largest seafood production facility in North America. With more than 1,400 company-housed employees during peak seasons, Akutan sustains a year-round, multi-species frozen seafood operation capable of processing more than 3 million pounds of raw fish per day. 

Wild Alaska pollock -- the Bering Sea’s most abundant whitefish — is the primary focus of the Akutan operation, and the plant also processes significant volumes of Pacific cod, Alaska king and snow crab, halibut and other important species.

The primary focus for Trident’s specialized processing vessel is herring and salmon. Typically the ship will follow the herring seasons northward from Southeast Alaska to Bristol Bay in the springtime and early summer, returning southward to support various Alaska salmon seasons from late June through August.

The Independence can also process Pacific cod as necessary. Crew size depends upon the species and the season. The Independence accommodates up to 235 workers.

Sources: Marine Traffic and Trident's website


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Gloria's Birds: Well, if you provided straws, photog, this wouldn't happen!

A Stellar's Jay with a black head and brilliant deep blue plumage, eyeballs the photographer while large drops of water fall from its beak
Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler
(Juvenile Steller's Jay -- coz of gape at base of beak -- giving photog what-for:)

--Gloria Z Nagler


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Flags at half-staff

Flag Lowering - 1/6/22 (Remembering the insurrection on the U.S Capitol)

On January 6, 2021, insurrectionists rioted at the U.S. Capitol and breached the gates at the Washington State governor’s executive residence, purportedly to protest the peaceful transfer of presidential power, a fundamental tenet of our democracy. 

These acts of violence and intimidation were bravely met by officers of the U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police Departments in Washington, D.C, and troopers of the Washington State Patrol in Olympia, Washington. As a result of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, five U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police officers lost their lives on or after January 6, and over 100 were injured.

One year later, it is vital that we remember the heroism and sacrifice of those who defended the heart of our democracy and resisted this attempted insurrection last January. 

The institutions of our democracy depend upon our continued refusal to allow those who would violently attack our system of government and undermine the will of the people to succeed. 

U.S. and state flags in Washington state, which are already currently lowered to half-staff, shall also now commemorate and honor those officers who were wounded, and whose lives were cut short, as a result of last January’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Additionally, we recognize the Washington Air National Guard and the Washington National Guard, both of which provided personnel for the U.S. Capitol’s defense last year, as well as those who joined the Washington State Patrol in protecting the Capitol Campus last year.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please email FlagRequests@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this.


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SR 104, I-5 ramps to close overnight for light rail work next week

Closure at 145th overcrossing and exit
Blue line is suggested detour. Courtesy Sound Transit

SR 104, I-5 ramps to close overnight for light rail work next week

The eastbound and westbound State Route 104 ramps to northbound I-5 will close from 8pm to 4:30am nightly Monday, January 10 through the morning of Friday, January 14, 2022.

The northbound and southbound I-5 ramps to State Route 104 will close from 9pm to 4am nightly Monday, January 10 through the morning of Friday, January 14.

Sound Transit contractor crews will continue work on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension during the closures.

Full overnight closure at NE 145th off-ramp and pedestrian overcrossing next week

As early as Monday, January 10, Sound Transit will close the NE 145th St off-ramp from northbound I-5 for girder setting. The ramp will close nightly beginning at 11pm on Monday, January 10, and reopen the following morning at 5am through the morning of Thursday, January 8.

Additionally, there will be a full closure at the NE 145th pedestrian overcrossing. This closure is a necessary step for construction of the Lynnwood Link light rail.



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Jobs: WSDOT Construction Communications Specialists

WSDOT
Construction Communications Specialist (CC4)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is looking to hire multiple communication and public relations professionals to join our team as Communications Consultants in Shoreline.

These positions will create, lead, direct and control communication campaigns and respond to media inquiries with minimal supervision. At times, these positions must also carry an on-call phone and serve as an agency spokesperson on a 24/7 basis. 

The Communication Consultants are responsible for responding to frequent reporter inquiries and assisting media outlets with diverse needs in a timely, effective, professional, and creative manner. 

These positions will also prepare WSDOT managers and executives for media interviews and speaking engagements with diverse audiences. The Communications Specialists will play a vital role in WSDOT's successful delivery of the Northwest Region design and construction program, maintaining public confidence and helping the public travel safely.

Job description and application



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Employee injured in armed robbery at Shoreline marijuana dispensary Wednesday night

Dockside Cannabis in Shoreline
An employee of Dockside Cannabis in the 15000 block of Aurora Ave N is recovering in the hospital after being shot during an armed robbery around 10:45pm on Wednesday night, January 5, 2022.

The Shoreline store is closed for now and all employees company-wide are receiving support.

Police are searching for suspects, who fled in a vehicle following the shooting.



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COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths by Vaccination Status

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths by Vaccination Status 
January 05, 2022

Summary

Unvaccinated 12-34 year-olds in Washington are
  • 2 times more likely to get COVID-19 compared with fully vaccinated 12-34 year-olds.
  • 10 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with fully vaccinated 12-34 year- olds.
Unvaccinated 35-64 year-olds are
  • 3 times more likely to get COVID-19 compared with fully vaccinated 35-64 year-olds.
  • 14 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with fully vaccinated 35-64 year- olds.
Unvaccinated 65+ year-olds are
  • 6 times more likely to get COVID-19 compared with fully vaccinated 65+ year-olds.
  • 13 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with fully vaccinated 65+ year- olds.
  • 15 times more likely to die of COVID-19 compared with fully vaccinated 65+ year-olds.
The full report can be seen here



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Slightly spectacular icicle display

 
Photo by Mary Lynn Potter

Wasn't it nice of Jack Frost to help Mary Lynn Potter decorate her outdoor tree?



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Case updates January 5, 2022

22.4% of the population of Washington state is unvaccinated.

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 57,190,371 - 717,765 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 3,880,300
  • Total deaths 827,879 - 2,691 new

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 793,051 - 8,560 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 46,528 - 191 new  
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 18.8%
  • Total deaths 9,909 - 0 new (data incomplete)

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 206,567 -  3,824 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 16,776 
  • Total hospitalizations 9,378 -   28 new  
  • Total deaths 2,176 -  6 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 53,836  -  952 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,025
  • Total hospitalizations 1,990  -  14 new  
  • Total deaths 530  -   2 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 4,554 -   127 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 383    
  • Total hospitalizations 262 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 790 - 30 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 70  
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Icicle (No Prizes Given) Contest has new entries

 
Photo by Dennis Terpstra
Today's entries include this classic display of multi-length icicles with a few very large and long entries.

Photo by Rosalie Wu
This one took advantage of a downspout to create a large Draincicle.

Photo by Marnie Treloar
Triple-decker icicles on a Maple tree.

Photo by Rosalie Wu
Outside view of an impressive string of icicles with the longest by the door.

Photo by Rosalie Wu
And here are the same icicles, seen from inside, at night.


Photo by TreFrog
These put all their effort into one location.


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Parting words from recently retired Lake Forest Park councilmember John Resha

John Resha
John Resha has retired from the Lake Forest Park City Council after serving from January 2013 to December 2021.

His parting words for the community:

Eight years ago (and again four years ago), I had the privilege of being elected one of your Councilmembers. When this journey began the community, City, and Council were in a state of turmoil. 

In fact, the only reasons I was convinced to run was so that I could work on that challenge of trying to draw the Administration and Council into a functional working relationship – as well as help stabilize the City’s finances and spending.

With a focus on partnership and openness throughout my terms, I can look back at my time in office with pride and success related to many of our initiatives.
  • Stabilized financial conditions, better aligning spending with available resources (in partnership with Mayor Johnson and a great City Administration).
  • Increased the City’s financial reserve levels to 16 percent – by policy, more than doubling reserves.
  • Led the translation of our community’s environmental ethic to enacting a tree preservation ordinance and system that is resulting in a measurable GROWTH of our tree canopy.
  • Established and completed the Big 5 – Parks, Safe Streets, Safe Highways, Healthy Creeks, and Town Center Area planning – already resulting in $10s of millions of grant funds to support our community’s goals.
  • Aligned the funding packages for the largest growth in City Parks and active recreation space in the City’s history.
  • Made even my most ardent questioners find comfort in my leadership (even when they did not agree with me), while building lasting relationships and practices that will serve our community well into the future.
Not every week was rosy or easy – I still think we can do better on inclusiveness in housing opportunities - but it was all worth it. I am grateful to the community (all of the community) of Lake Forest Park for the opportunity to serve. And if you have ever thought about public service – jump in! There are always boards, committees, and elected office that need your amazing perspectives. After all, in a representative government, you and I are the neighbors who look out for our community.

Thanks all and be kind to your neighbors…

John Resha



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King County confirms purchase of additional 400,000 COVID-19 test kits, 700,000 in total secured

Executive Constantine announced Wednesday the purchase of an additional 400,000 kits for distribution by Public Health – Seattle and King County. This brings the total purchase to 700,000 following last week’s initial announcement of 300,000 purchased kits.

“We’ll be working with partners to get these kits into the community as soon as they arrive, but demand will clearly outpace the supply. 
"As state and federal resources are distributed, we’re doing everything we can to increase testing capacity as quickly as possible,” said Executive Constantine. 
“With this surge in cases, we must do all we can to expand access to testing across the region. These additional 400,000 kits will help ensure residents have the tools they need to protect themselves, their families, and the community.”


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Book review by Aarene Storms: Rez Dogs

Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac
 
Malian was supposed to spend the weekend with her Penacook tribal grandparents, but then the pandemic happened, travel stopped,  and they all locked down together with the mysterious protective dog they call “Malsum” the old word for “wolf.”

Malian is a modern kiddo: she talks to her parents via Facetime every night, binge-watches old Star Trek episodes on Netflix, and attends online school when there is enough bandwidth for her to connect (signal strength is unpredictable on the reservation).

Malian also overlays fear of the virus with the love and sense of belonging and resiliency she feels on the reservation. Her ancestors survived plagues brought by white explorers, her grandparents survived government boarding schools, and her own mother survived and returned to the tribe after social services took her away to be adopted by a white family. 

Malian straddles two cultures gracefully, helped by hearing traditional tribal tales and family stories.
 
Indigenous storyteller, poet, and acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki) gracefully integrates tales of trickster heroes and ancestors into this gentle contemporary story. 
 
Content alerts:  historic and modern oppression of native peoples including forced sterilization, the harsh conditions of American Indian Residential Schools, discussion of racial justice issues, plus love, friendship, and frybread. Recommended for readers ages 10 to adult.

Aarene Storms is a librarian who reads and reviews books for all ages. She can be reached at aarenex@haikufarm.net



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Agenda for Shoreline Council meeting January 10, 2022

 
Shoreline City Hall and Council Chamber
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Agenda for the Shoreline City Council January 10, 2022 virtual meeting includes two study items:


There is no resource or financial impact to tonight’s discussion. Individual property owners may use the King County Assessors link https://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/Tax to estimate the impact of the proposed levy on their property taxes:

8(b) QUASI-JUDICIAL: Discussion of Ordinance No. 953 – Amending the Zoning Map at 808, 812, 820, and 826 N 145th Street From Residential 12-units Per Acre (R-12) to Neighborhood Business (NB) (PLN21-0117)

The Applicant proposes to rezone four parcels located at 808, 812, 820, and 820 N145th St from R-12 to NB. The applicant is asking for a rezone of four parcels to develop higher-density housing and/or a mixed-use development with commercial uses on the ground-floor. 

Rezoning this parcel to NB is consistent, if not less intensive, with other similarly situated properties abutting N 145th Street and commercial zoning in the City of Seattle on the south side of N 145th St.

Viewing the meeting and making comments
Here's everything you need to know to view or comment on council meetings. They are now streamed live on the City of Shoreline YouTube channel and available immediately for replay. https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/council-meetings

--Pam Cross



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Help plant baby trees at Paramount Open Space on Saturday

Work Party -- Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 10am-1pm

Let's plant some trees!! Paramount's Christmas present was 600 two-year old western hemlock seedlings from the Washington Department of Natural Resources Webster Forest Nursery in Olympia. Now that the snow is about gone its time to get these trees in the ground!

Tools and work gloves will be available for everyone. There will be plenty of drinks and snacks on hand. You just need to bring yourself so get outside, meet your neighbors, and help out your local park!

  • When: Saturday, January 8 from 10am to 1pm (Rain or Shine)
  • Where: Paramount Open Space. Tent will be set up east of the parking lot at 946 NE 147th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155
  • Who: Hosted by Friends of Paramount
  • We Provide: tools, work gloves, and cold drinks and of course, trees!.
  • Why: The plan will be to plant as many western hemlock seedlings as we can. These little guys will on day replace the red alder trees that are near the end of their short life span and have begun to die off.
  • Questions? Contact Jim at paramount.open.space@gmail.com or 206-406-9883 (cell). Please visit our calendar for additional work party dates.

Jim, the organizer of this event, said, 

Indeed it is a lot of trees! Luckily they are only 2-year bare root trees so pretty easy to get in the ground.


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Icicle curtain - definitely a contender

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

 
Photo by Michele Lawson

Michele says "From inside my sunroom the snow and icicles looked like a curtain." 



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Reach for the Stars

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE





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Jobs: WSDOT Northwest Region IT Field Services – IT Customer Support Journey

WSDOT
Northwest Region IT Field Services – IT Customer Support Journey

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region (NWR) Information Technology (IT) is currently seeking an IT Customer Support Journey level to serve as the NWR IT Field Services professional.

The NWR IT functions as the central support group for all information technology related equipment and issues for the nearly 2000 employees spread across 97 sites throughout the 6 counties of the NW Region and Mega Programs offices. Specifically, IT is responsible for the management of assets (end-use computer devices, workstations, tablets, servers, storage, data and voice networks, printers, mobile devices, telecommunications systems, cell phones, copiers etc.) and administration of services (training/education, procurement, and solving technology related problems) so that WSDOT staff can complete their assigned work activities. 

The NWR IT team is a placed based, forward deployed component of the agency-wide Information Technology Division (ITD) Field Services Team. This position is a journey level professional in the NWR responsible for desktop computer hardware, software, and mobile devices. 

The incumbent will apply advanced technical knowledge to independently identify and resolve complex problems with desktop computer systems and related components. 

This position supports regional customers with standard computing resources, customized hardware, and software solutions as required to meet the business and strategic goals of WSDOT. Additionally, this position meets critical needs for employees to use desktop computing resources to carry out their mission of operating and improving the state’s transportation systems and ensuring the safety of the traveling public in a 24/7 environment.

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Case updates January 4, 2022

ICHS is holding a vaccination event on Thursday. See article
 here

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 56,310,718 - 828,417 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 3,441,570
  • Total deaths 825,106 - 1,559 new

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 784,491 - 6,380 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 46,337 - 117 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 18.8%
  • Total deaths 9,909 - 56 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 202,743 -  3,100 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 15,987 
  • Total hospitalizations 9,350 -   38 new  
  • Total deaths 2,170 -  5 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 52,884  -  799 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,708
  • Total hospitalizations 1,976  -  4 new  
  • Total deaths 528  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 4,427 -   79 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 364    
  • Total hospitalizations 262 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 760 - 17 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 60  
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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UW Drama shines a light on Rosalind Franklin, scientist who unlocked the secrets of DNA

Come see Anna Ziegler’s award-winning play Photograph 51

Jan. 27 – Feb. 6, 2022

The Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theatre

Tickets: $5-$20

SEATTLE — Rosalind Franklin knew that she would face resistance as one of few women scientists in her field. And yet, she did her work anyway—unlocking the secrets of the DNA molecule and forever changing the study of molecular biology and genomics. It’s a story that captivates Amanda Rountree, second-year MFA director at the UW School of Drama. This winter, Rountree directs Photograph 51, a play inspired by the remarkable scientist.

“Franklin chose to be bigger than the negative voices in her way, even when she was excluded from dining with male colleagues, even when people condescended her in unimaginable ways. She still showed up to work in these male-dominated spaces as a woman—as a Jewish woman, in fact.”

Almost 70 years after Franklin’s discovery in London, women scientists in both the United Kingdom and the United States still face major barriers. Women comprise approximately half of the workforce in both countries, yet make up only 26-27 percent of STEM workers.

The UW Girls in Science program, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), as well as Decolonizing Science (a podcast created by PhD biology student Ashley Paynter) are just a few efforts happening in the University of Washington community to address systemic inequities in science.

At the UW School of Drama, students are preparing to contribute in another way: illuminating a story that’s about science, but important for anyone with DNA.

Only Franklin’s male colleagues received credit for deciphering the density structure of the DNA molecule for many years. Only after Franklin’s death did her work become more widely known.

“I think that there are, and have been, many Rosalind Franklins in the world—unsung women and untold stories,” Rountree said. “It’s great to see her story getting more attention and recognition.”

The University of Washington School of Drama develops innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. Degrees offered include an MFA in acting, design, and directing, a BA in Drama, and a PhD in theatre history and criticism. 



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Icicle contenders - new category - best photography

When these photos came in today, it was necessary to create a new category: Best photography.

Photo by Greg Spyridis

I thought of something like "raindrops on roses and icicles on rhodies" but it didn't scan and now I'm not sure it's a rhodie, so I'll just let you admire the photo.

Icicle at night Gustavo Glusman

Gustavo Glusman went for a night scene with his lone icicle reflecting Christmas lights.

It's snowing north and south of us but the temperatures are staying above freezing. Our icicles may soon be a thing of the past. So photograph yours while you still have them and send in the contenders!

Diane Hettrick



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Brief Lockout at Shorecrest, Kellogg, and Briarcrest on Tuesday

Shorecrest is center, South Woods directly south,
Kellogg directly north, and Briarcrest three blocks east
Google map photo taken before Shorecrest and Kellogg
construction was completed.
After a report that a person with a weapon was seen in South Woods, the park directly south of Shoreline High School on 25th NE in Shoreline, the closest schools - Shorecrest High School, Kellogg Middle School, and Briarcrest Elementary were put on Lockout.

A LOCKOUT is when all exterior doors are secured and no one goes in or out, but normal operations and learning continue within the school.

Shoreline Police responded quickly and searched the area. They did not find a suspect and advised that it was safe for the schools to resume normal operations.

The Lockout was lifted after 25 minutes.



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Gloria's Birds: No, photog, I'm a Snow Sparrow!

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

See my white feathers? How it matches all this white stuff around me? Snow Sparrow.

(Welp, the dark brown spot in the middle of her streaked breast says Song Sparrow to me, but I've no desire to disillusion a little sparrow:)

--Gloria Z Nagler



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Burglar captured by K9 after breaking into Kenmore dental office

Photo courtesy KCSO
Around 1am on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Kenmore Officers responded to an alarm at a dental office along Bothell Wy. 

They found the front window had been broken out. A KCSO K9 came to the scene to clear the building. 

The K9 located the suspect inside, and he surrendered soon after. 

The suspect had stolen items, including medication, in his pockets. 

The male had warrants for his arrest from prior incidents in the region. 

He was booked into the King County Jail for burglary.



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Recology Shoreline resumes collections but one day late this week

Recology robocalled its Tuesday customers to let them know the garbage would be picked up, but one day late this week.

Recology has resumed regularly scheduled collection service effective Tuesday, January 4th. Service days will be pushed back for a single day for this week. 

Tuesday customers will be serviced Wednesday, Wednesday on Thursday, and so on with Friday customers being serviced on Saturday. 

To make up for last week’s missed collection, customers are permitted to place out double the usual amount on their next regularly scheduled collection day.  

Extra garbage should be placed in plastic bags and set next to your garbage cart.  

For customers with a bi-weekly recycling service, your recycling will be picked up on the next regularly scheduled service day. Extra recycling may be placed alongside your existing bins in a cardboard box, paper bag, or clear plastic bag.

We thank all of our customers for their patience and understanding as we resume regular collection services and protect the safety of our drivers. Please stay up to date by following our website and social media for more details. 

More details here



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Another contender in the Artistic Icicle 'no prizes given Contest"

Photo by Dale Bauer
And here's a serious contender in the Artistic Icicle (no prizes given) Contest.

Dale Bauer has a single icicle, doing its best to carry the honor of the entire roof.

Depending on the temperatures and melt factor (not a real thing - I just made that up) our No Prizes Given Icicle Contest may be coming to an end - at least for this weather event.

If you have contenders - send them on in to Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com

--Diane Hettrick



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