Pool demolition underway -- expected to be down by end of next week

Friday, January 28, 2022

Shoreline Pool photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Demolition of the pool began in earnest this week. The General Contractor, Forma Construction, expects the structure to be down by the end of next week. Work then shifts to foundation removal and backfill. The site will then be capped with topsoil and hydro-seed.

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline is working with the School District on possible uses for the site, which may include constructing a picnic shelter. The City received a State Department of Commerce grant last year for a picnic shelter and first choice would be the former pool site.

The pool property is adjacent to Shoreline Park, two soccer fields, and tennis courts. There are already restrooms and concrete walkways.

Last year, with the pool closed, Shorewood girls' swim team was able to hold their practices and meets at the outdoor, privately owned Innis Arden pool. Shorecrest girls' held their practices and meets at the outdoor, privately owned Sheridan Beach pool.

Both dive teams trained at Mariner High School in Everett.




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Local pharmacies will have free N95 masks

Pick up your N95 masks at no cost - when they're in stock. 

The DOH says that local pharmacies should start receiving the masks in the coming days. Some already are handing them out.

The goal is that each pharmacy will give each person three masks, depending on their stock.

N95 masks can be worn more than once.

Check here for all locations in the United States:
http://www.cdc.gov/.../reta.../participating-pharmacies.html

Washington state - this is the list for Washington state. Local stores are highlighted.

  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. (including Osco, Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Star Market, Shaw’s, Haggen, Acme, Randalls, Carrs, Market Street, United, Vons, Pavilions, Amigos, Lucky’s, Pak n Save, Sav-On)
  • Costco Wholesale Corp.
  • CPESN USA, LLC
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (including Long’s)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation’s pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO), Elevate Provider Network
  • Health Mart Pharmacies
  • LeaderNET and The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Cardinal Health’s PSAOs
  • Managed Health Care Associates (retail and long-term care pharmacies)
  • Rite Aid Corp. Rite Aid, Bartells.
  • The Kroger Co. (including Kroger, Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Ralphs, King Soopers, Smiths, City Market, Dillons, Mariano’s, Pick-n-Save, Copps, Metro Market, QFC)
  • Topco Associates, LLC (including Acme Fresh Markets, Associated Food Stores, Bashas, Big-Y Pharmacy and Wellness Center, Brookshire’s Pharmacy, Super One Pharmacy, FRESH by Brookshire’s Pharmacy, Coborn’s Pharmacy, Cash Wise Pharmacy, MarketPlace Pharmacy, Giant Eagle, Hartig Drug Company, King Kullen, Food City Pharmacy, Ingles Pharmacy, Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Pharmacies, Save Mart Pharmacies, Lucky Pharmacies, SpartanNash, Price Chopper, Market 32, Tops Friendly Markets, ShopRite, Wegmans, Weis Markets, Inc.)
  • Walgreens (including Duane Reade)
  • Walmart, Inc. (including Sam’s Club)

The masks are part of a federal program to get everyone into high quality masks to protect against omicron and the emerging permutations of the virus.


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Extended lane restrictions for work on NE 145th St from 3rd Ave NE to 8th Ave NE


Work has been extended to February 4th. Sound Transit will continue night lane restrictions on both Eastbound and Westbound directions of NE 145th St (WA-532) from 3rd Ave NE to 8th Ave NE, 

Wednesday night, February 2, 2022 to Friday morning, February 4th from 9:00pm to 5:00am.

Work is performed at night to minimize traffic impacts. These night-time lane restrictions will be utilized for potholing work just east of 5th Ave NE on NE 145th St.

Local access will be maintained. For access to and from your driveway, flag down a construction worker.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Engineer II - Traffic

City of Shoreline
Engineer II - Traffic

CLOSING DATE: 2/13/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

The Traffic Services team, a part of the City’s Public Works Department, leads and supports a broad variety of transportation planning, operations, development and capital functions citywide. The Engineer II – Traffic position manages key traffic infrastructure - including the traffic signal system, traffic ITS components, school zone flashers, beacons, radar speed signs, and the street light program - playing a central role in keeping Shoreline moving safely and efficiently.

Employees Working Remotely: The City is implementing a remote work policy that will allow staff to work up to three remote days a week; however, during the 6-month probationary period, your supervisor may establish an alternate schedule of work performed at City Hall. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: A candidate selected and offered the job must demonstrate proof of vaccination against Covid-19. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here.

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and Supplemental Questions in lieu of a cover letter or a resume. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.)

DEFINITION
Manage the City’s traffic signal system including development and optimization of signal timing plans, programming controllers, and directing maintenance activities. Investigate traffic operational or safety concerns identified by the public. Manage the planning, design, and construction of assigned public works traffic capital projects. Provide professional traffic engineering review of road improvement plans for compliance with traffic engineering standards.


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Jobs: City of Shoreline Extra Help – Expert Professional (Finance Analyst)

City of Shoreline
Extra Help – Expert Professional (Finance Analyst)

CLOSING DATE: 2/02/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

Serve as a Finance Analyst in the Finance Operations group supporting monthly accounting functions. This position reports to the City’s Finance Manager.

Work Schedule:

This position is anticipated to end on January 31, 2023. Hours not to exceed an average of 29 hours per week and 1,040 per year over the duration of the assignment

Work will be accomplished either on site at City Hall or remotely with access to City's technical resources. Assigned tasks will drive the schedule.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: A candidate selected and offered the job must demonstrate proof of vaccination against Covid-19. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here.

Job description and application



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Engineer II – Wastewater Capital Projects

City of Shoreline
Engineer II – Wastewater Capital Projects

CLOSING DATE: 2/08/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

The Capital Engineering Team, a part of the City’s Public Works Department, supports an annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) between $50 million and $70 million across the wastewater, transportation, surface water, parks, and facilities business lines. We are a collaborative, supportive group of engineering project managers focused on continuously improving our project delivery and our workplace. We are growing and looking for a like-minded person to join our team.

The Engineer II – Wastewater Capital Projects position will plan, manage and design wastewater capital projects from inception through construction close-out in collaboration with the Wastewater Systems Engineer and other Utility Managers. We seek an individual with strong wastewater experience and expertise to play a key role in expanding the Capital Team’s capacity and capability. This position may also be called upon to manage delivery of capital projects in other City business lines as needed or directed. The ideal candidate will be able to work equally well independently and in inter-divisional teams to develop and deliver projects within established schedules and budgets.

Employees Working Remotely: The City is implementing a remote work policy that will allow staff to work up to three remote days a week; however, during the 6-month probationary period, your supervisor may establish an alternate schedule of work performed at City Hall. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: A candidate selected and offered the job must demonstrate proof of vaccination against Covid-19. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here.

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and Supplemental Questions in lieu of a cover letter or a resume. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.)

DEFINITION
Manage the development and delivery of the most complex wastewater capital projects subject to strict deadlines, including managing public involvement, overseeing consultants, and meeting schedule and budget objectives. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, consultants, contractors and citizens, and provide highly responsible and complex project management and engineering support to City departments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced, journey – level classification. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineer I – Capital Projects classification by the level of license/certification required, the level of engineering and project management skills, the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees in this classification perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties on complex and high-profile capital projects and activities requiring an effective combination of planning, engineering, project management and communication skills, fluency in procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and the ability to work independently.

Job description and application



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Engineer II – Capital Projects (Transportation and Surface Water)

City of Shoreline
Engineer II – Capital Projects (Transportation and Surface Water)

CLOSING DATE: 2/07/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

The Capital Engineering Team, a part of the City’s Public Works Department, supports an annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) between $50 million and $70 million across the transportation, surface water, wastewater, parks, and facilities business lines. We are a collaborative, supportive group of engineering project managers focused on continuously improving our project delivery and our workplace. We are growing and looking for a like-minded person to join our team.

The Engineer II – Capital Projects position plans, manages and designs capital projects across all City business lines, from inception through construction close-out. For this specific position, we seek an individual with strong transportation and surface water expertise to play a key role in expanding the Team’s capacity and capability. The ideal candidate will be able to work equally well independently and in inter-divisional teams to develop and deliver projects within established schedules and budgets.

Employees Working Remotely: The City is implementing a remote work policy that will allow staff to work up to three remote days a week; however, during the 6-month probationary period, your supervisor may establish an alternate schedule of work performed at City Hall. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: A candidate selected and offered the job must demonstrate proof of vaccination against Covid-19. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here.

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and Supplemental Questions in lieu of a cover letter or a resume. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.)

DEFINITION
Manage the development of the most complex capital projects subject to strict deadlines, including managing public involvement, overseeing consultants, and meeting schedule and budget objectives. Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, consultants, contractors and citizens, and provide highly responsible and complex project management and engineering support to City departments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced, journey – level classification. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineer I – Capital Projects classification by the level of license/certification required, the level of engineering and project management skills, the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees in this classification perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties on complex and high-profile capital projects and activities requiring an effective combination of planning, engineering, project management and communication skills, fluency in procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and the ability to work independently.

Job description and application


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Jobs: City of Shoreline Wastewater Engineer

City of Shoreline
Engineer II - Wastewater (Systems)

CLOSING DATE: 2/06/22 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

The City of Shoreline’s Wastewater Utility is a progressive utility with a continuous improvement philosophy. We are looking for a likeminded person to join our team. The Utility is a wastewater collection and conveyance system with treatment services provided by others. The Utility serves a population of approximately 58,000 and has 190 miles of sewer main, 4,800 manholes, and 16 sewage lift stations.

The Wastewater Engineer II (Systems) position is the Utility’s expert resource for engineering knowledge related to wastewater system design, standards, operations and maintenance, and related regulations. The position’s primary activities include wastewater system planning, design review feedback for capital and development projects, managing the Utility’s capital program and infrastructure repair and replacement programs, managing hydraulic modeling, assessment of collection system problems, managing an on-call engineering and other professional services contracts, overseeing the City’s wastewater design standards and related regulatory compliance and working with and through management in the support of policy development and implementation.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who self-manages and takes ownership of their work and works equally well with administrative, consultant, engineering, and operations and maintenance staff. We highly encourage creative problem-solving skills and a drive to improve. Training and professional growth opportunities are provided and supported.

Employees Working Remotely: The City is implementing a remote work policy that will allow staff to work up to three remote days a week, however during the 6-month probationary period your supervisor may establish an alternate schedule of work performed at City Hall. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: A candidate selected and offered the job must demonstrate proof of vaccination against Covid-19. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here.

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application, please complete the Supplemental Questions in lieu of the cover letter. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.)

DEFINITION

To provide responsible professional and technical engineering, analysis, and project management in support of the City’s Wastewater Utility including managing projects, preparing feasibility studies and technical reports, managing consultant contracts, developing and meeting project/program budgets, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with co-workers, departments, outside agencies and citizens, and preparing and/or reviewing design of projects in support of development and/or capital projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey level classification. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineer I - Wastewater by the license/certification achieved the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties including the most complex projects and coordination. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and to work independently.

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Shorewood girls' hoops storm back to win in overtime against Edmonds-Woodway

Shorewood girls' basketball team - Shorewood Varsity and Junior Varsity 2022

Shorewood 38 - Edmonds Woodway 36 (OT)

After trailing by 11 points mid-way through the third quarter in Wednesday night’s league battle with Edmonds-Woodway, the Shorewood Girls Basketball team stormed back to tie the game and force overtime. 

In the overtime, the Stormrays opened up a four point lead and held on for the victory 38-36. 

Junior point guard Joy Brandenstein led Shorewood (6-8, 3-5) with 11 points and Freshman guard Rylie Gettman added 9 points in the win. 

Hallle Waram had a game high 14 points for Edmonds Woodway (4-10, 3-5). 

Shorewood closes the regular season with two road games at Everett (1/28) and Snohomish (2/3) before beginning the WESCO District Playoffs during the week of 2/7.

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Crosswalk markings to be replaced on Lake City Way

Photo by Juan Cardenas on Unsplash.com
Before crews pause work on SR 522 - Lake City Way until the spring, they’ll restripe the crosswalks and stop bars at intersections throughout the project. 

The temporary tape that was put placed earlier in the year is peeling and will be replaced with temporary paint before permanent striping occurs next season.

Drivers can expect nightly lane closures on Lake City Way over the next several weeks as this work progresses. 

Traffic will be maintained in each direction.



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

I-5 and SR 104 interchange
The eastbound SR 104 ramps to northbound I-5 will close from 8pm to 4:30am nightly Monday, January 31 through the morning of Friday, February 4, 2022.

The northbound I-5 ramps to westbound SR 104 will close from 9pm to 4am nightly Monday, January 31 through the morning of Friday, February 4.

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



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Concrete repairs on I-5 scheduled to begin next week

File photo of concrete repair on I-5
Beginning Monday, January 31, a WSDOT contractor will replace concrete panels at various locations on I-5 between Tukwila and Shoreline that were damaged last year when extreme heat caused the pavement to expand and crack. WSDOT maintenance teams patched these areas, but those repairs were meant to be temporary.

The work requires nightly lane closures on I-5. Lanes will begin closing as early as 8pm in some areas, potentially reducing one direction of the highway to a single lane by midnight. All lanes will reopen early the next morning.

Crews will sawcut and excavate the existing damaged pavement, then pour new concrete panels. Many of the 46 concrete panels due to be replaced are located in the Shoreline area.

The best way to track closure locations and times is by using the WSDOT real-time travel map or downloading the WSDOT mobile app. This work is weather-dependent and will likely be rescheduled if there is rain in the forecast. 



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Shoreline council attended Association of Washington Cities' "City Action Days" conference

The Shoreline city council, which canceled its normal Monday January 31, 2022 meeting, attended the virtual session of the Association of Washington Cities.

The session was held Thursday, January 27, from 8am to noon.

The conference is held annually during the legislative session, usually in person, Because of COVID-19 it was held online.

City Action Days is AWC’s legislative conference to educate statewide decision makers about city priorities and to push the City’s agenda forward.

Keynote speaker was Governor Jay Inslee.
AWC welcomes Governor Jay Inslee to hear about the importance of the partnership between the state and its cities.

Additional speakers
  • AWC President Kent Keel, Councilmember, University Place
  • Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane), Majority Leader of the Senate, District 3
  • Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia), Republican Leader of the Senate, District 20
  • Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma), Speaker of the House, District 27
  • Rep. J.T. Wilcox (R-Yelm), Minority Leader of the House, District 2
  • Brittney Kohler, Legislative Director, Transportation and Infrastructure Services, National League of Cities
  • Candice Bock, Government Relations Director, AWC
  • Carl Schroeder, Deputy Director Government Relations, AWC
  • Brandy DeLange, Government Relations Advocate, AWC
  • Sharon Swanson, Government Relations Advocate, AWC
  • Emma Shepard, Strategic Content Analyst, AWC

City leaders from the entire state attended the conference.



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Shorecrest wrestling had a good dual meet against Meadowdale

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Senior Beau Ormsby stands with his family after receiving his “senior night”’award. Ormsby stayed on to help manage the team this year despite a season-ending acl injury.

Story and photos by Sean Rhodes

Shorecrest Wrestling had a good dual meet against Meadowdale HS on Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022.

It was "senior night" and SCHS was honoring their senior wrestlers (Beau Ormsby, Thomas Rhodes and Jacob Lougee). All three of these seniors have wrestled for Shorecrest High School for the last four years.

  • Ormsby plans to play football in college, but has some recovery time ahead of him with an ACL injury.
  • Rhodes has recently committed to wrestling for the US Coast Guard Academy.
  • Lougee plans to enter the US Navy after graduation and become a corpsman.

After opening ceremonies, the "tit for tat" action started out at the 170lb weight class with Peter Grimm (SC Sophomore) vs Jackson Zollars (Meadowdale). Grimm quickly got the pin to put up 6 team points on the scoreboard.

However, the Mavericks returned the favor at the 182lb contest, where Meadowdale's Bolar Sodnomayer pinned Shorecrest's Devin Montague.

There was a notable match at the 195lb division between Shorecrest's Evan Claar and Meadowdale's Saul Hernandez (ranked 8th in division 3A in WA state). Evan is only a 3rd year wrestler (and missed most of last year due to Covid cancellations) and Saul is a senior who has been wrestling since Kindergarten. Nonetheless, Claar was able to take Hernandez down in the first round and almost got him into a cradle before Hernandez got the reversal and ended the match.

The 195, 220 and 285 (heavyweight contests) all went to Meadowdale. However, before SCHS' Jesse Gigrich lost his match, he almost locked down a head and arm throw on Joseph Williams of Meadowdale - prior to going out of bounds.

The Scots got a forfeit at the 106lb class, but received a loss at the 113lb class, where Hilmy Burch took down Kaiju Fergerson.

At 120lbs, the Scots' George Fernandez came out blazing, firing off a takedown and locking up a first round pin against Maddox Milikan.

Joseph Martinez picked up another 6 points for the Scots at the 126lb contest and August King picked up 6 more in a Meadowdale forfeit at 132lbs.

The Mav’s took the lead again at 138lbs when the Scots’ Kenneth Adams gave up a tech fall (5 team points) to Skyler Rivera. However, Scots got a rebound when Thomas Rhodes, the Scot's team captain, secured a pin in the 2nd round against Daniel Sok at 152lbs for another 6 points in the home team’s favor.

Things got dicey again at 160lbs, when Max Rutledge lost 3 team points in a major decision to the Mav's Henry Gates.

But at the 145lb division, Jacob Lougee won a tough match against Skyler Rivera by locking up a pin in the third round to secure the Scot's team win with a final score of 42 for the Scots and 38 for the Mavericks.

Head Coach Bryan Officer (2nd from left) stands with SCHS Wrestling alumni from 1964
(1st class at SCHS)

As a bonus, members of the very first SCHS Wrestling team (Class of 1964) showed up in support:

  • Thomas Eastman (middle) was the 1st Team Captain for SCHS Wrestling, (138lbs) and earned the "Most Inspirational Wrestler" award his Junior year. Eastman later served in the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel.
  • Bill McFerran - 2nd Team Captain after Tom. 154lbs
  • Denny Lawson - Competed at 133lbs and 145lbs
  • John Chambers - Earned the "Most Inspirational Wrestler" award his senior year and wrestled at the 112lb weight class.

These dedicated men have been showing up in support of Shorecrest Wrestling at SCHS home dual meets for 58 years.

Shorecrest HS 42 - Meadowdale HS 38

170 - Grimm pinned Zollars
182 - Sodnomayer pinned Montague
195 - Hernandez pinned Claar
220 - Williams pinned J.Gigrich
285 - Falin pinned B.Gigrich
106 - M. Fergerson received a Forfeit
113 - Burch pinned K.Fergerson
120 - Fernandez pinned Milikan
126 - Martinez pinned Garcia
132 - A King received a Forfeit
138 - Rivera tech fall over Adams
145 - Lougee pinned Dethets
152 - Rhodes pinned Sok
160 - Gates maj dec over Rutledge



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A rough night for Shorewood wrestling Wednesday against Edmonds-Woodway

By Clark Norton

It was a rough night for the Shorewood wrestling team on Wednesday as they hosted the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors.

Shorewood was definitely undermanned as they attempted to deny Edmonds-Woodway their 8th straight league title, and eleventh in thirteen years. 

After giving up a forfeit at 106 pounds the Stormrays sent out Owen Mulder at 113. Mulder bullied his opponent the entire match, but couldn’t quite get the pin in a dominant 14 to 0 win.

Edmonds-Woodway received two more forfeits at 120 and 126 pounds before Shorewood captain Quincy Laflin came up at 138. Laflin wasted little time as he attacked from the opening whistle and pinned his opponent in just 40 seconds. 

However, there would be no upset on this night. Edmonds-Woodway ran off four straight wins, sandwiched around another pair of forfeits, to put the contest out of reach, cruising to a comfortable 59-13 win.

Shorewood wrestles their final regular season match this Friday, January 28th, at home against cross-town rivals Shorecrest. Wrestling begins at 7pm.

Shorewood 13 - Edmonds-Woodway 59
@ Shorewood High School

*Match began at 106 pounds

*106: Cannon Kennard EW win by forfeit 113: Owen Mulder SW maj. dec. Aiden Kim 14-0
120: AP Tran EW win by forfeit
126: Abdullah Ishaque EW win by forfeit
132: Quincy Laflin SW pinned Alex Bloy 0:40
138: Jacob Pahre EW tech. fall James Nottingham 17-2
145: George Quintons EW dec. Isaac VanHorn 9-6
152: Tsvetomir Krumov EW win by forfeit
160: Alex Rapelje EW pinned Addison Brueck 0:33
170: Liam Fitting EW win by forfeit
182: Alec Rust EW pinned Nathaniel Hernandez 1:21
195: Hunter Tibodeau SW dec. Russel Hare 6-0
220: Reed Burmaster EW pinned RJ Buchheit 3:24
285: Evan Gibbs EW dec. Milan Johnson 6-0

Shorewood Record: 7-5 Overall, 3-1 WESCO 2A/3A


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Remains of Soldier killed during World War II to be interred at Acacia in Lake Forest Park

No longer Unknown, WW II soldier
will be interred at Acacia.
Photo courtesy Defense Dept. 
FORT KNOX, Ky. - The remains of a Soldier killed during World War II will be interred at Acacia Memorial Park, February 3, 2022. 

Funeral services for Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Anel B. Shay Jr. will be performed by Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home preceding the interment.

A native of Seattle, Shay was a member of the 345th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force. 

On August 1, 1943, he was serving as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator aircraft, when the plane crashed as a result of enemy anti-aircraft fire during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania. 

Following the war, his remains could not be identified and were buried as Unknown in the Hero Section of the Civilian and Military Cemetery of Bolovan, Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania. He was 26 years old.

2nd Lt. Anel Shay Jr. with his bomber group
Photo courtesy Dept of Defense

Following the war, the American Graves Registration Command, the organization that searched for and recovered fallen American personnel, disinterred all American remains from the Bolovan Cemetery for
identification but was unable to identify more than 80 unknowns from Bolovan Cemetery. 

Those remains were permanently interred at Ardennes American Cemetery and Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium.

In 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency began exhuming unknowns believed to be associated with 'unaccounted for airmen' from Operation TIDAL WAVE losses. The remains were sent to the DPAA Laboratory at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, for examination and identification.

Newspaper clipping courtesy Dept of Defense
Shay was accounted for by the DPAA on June 28, 2021, after his remains were identified using dental, anthropological, mitochondrial DNA and Y chromosome DNA analysis.

His name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Florence American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in Impruneta, Italy, along with others still missing from World War II. 

A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.

To learn more about the Department of Defense's mission to account for Americans who went missing while serving our country, visit the DPAA website at www.dpaa.mil, www.facebook.com/dodpaa, or call (703) 699-1420/1169.



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Goodbye to the Shoreline Pool

Shoreline Pool demolition photo by JM

Demolition is well underway at the Shoreline Pool, 19030 1st Ave NE. The pool has been closed since fall of 2021 (see previous article).

Fire departments used the empty building for training
Photo by Gidget Terpstra

Shoreline Fire and other local departments used it for training, including punching holes in the roof, (see previous article)

Photo by JM

Shoreline Public Works has contracted out for the demolition work. All of the usable equipment was taken out last year.

The pool was built by King County under a Forward Thrust bond issue in 1968. When Shoreline incorporated, the city council chose to have the pool transferred to the City of Shoreline and has maintained and run the pool ever since.

Mechanical systems began breaking down and parts to keep the pool running became increasingly hard to find. 

Mural at Shoreline Pool
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The mural, created by Sara Snedeker in 2016, is painted directly on the wall and cannot be saved. (see previous article)



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AG files lawsuit against Google for secretly tracking consumers' locations

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson will file a lawsuit today against technology giant Google for deceptively leading consumers to believe that they have control over how their location data is collected and used by Google. 

In reality, consumers cannot effectively prevent Google from collecting, storing and profiting from their location data.

Google collects data on the location of its users even after consumers turn off “Location History” in their account settings. This deception is profitable for Google. Google’s ability to target ads to users based on information about their locations is critical to the success of its billion-dollar advertising business.

Ferguson’s lawsuit, to be filed in King County Superior Court, asserts Google uses a number of deceptive and unfair practices to obtain users’ “consent” to be tracked. As a result, it is nearly impossible for users to stop Google from collecting their location data. These practices include hard-to-find location settings, misleading descriptions of location settings, repeated nudging to enable location settings and incomplete disclosures of Google’s location data collection.

More information here



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LFP Mayor's Corner - 2022's New Normal

Mayor of Lake Forest Park, Jeff Johnson
LFP Mayor Jeff Johnson

With my first article of the new year, I would like to start off talking about returning to an event that has not been held since the pandemic began: Coffee with the Mayor. When we were able to meet in person, these were held every 2-3 months in the Council Chambers. 

Because we have pandemic considerations to deal with, I am looking at holding the event outdoors—perhaps the picnic shelter at Pfingst Animal Acres Park. 

I do not want to hold the coffee meetings via Zoom. If you are interested in attending a Coffee with the Mayor event in the next couple of months, please email the Deputy City Clerk and let us know your level of interest and thoughts you may have on an outdoor location.

Even though city meetings are still held remotely, 2022 is another busy year for Lake Forest Park. Among other subjects, the City Council will consider the Planning Commission’s recommended amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Accessory Building regulations. 

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will work on a path forward for funding to design the Lake Front Park property. The Planning Commission and Tree Board have a busy year ahead as well.

I would like to thank all the volunteer members of our commission, boards, and committees for their dedication to the City of Lake Forest Park and for the many hours spent preparing for and attending meetings. You are appreciated.

While we are still in a pandemic, I look forward to moving forward on the projects and plans we have going for 2022. We will let you know about any future Coffee with the Mayor events that may be scheduled in follow up to the interest expressed.

Please take care and stay safe.

--Mayor Johnson


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Three flu-related deaths reported in Washington as flu activity rises

OLYMPIA – Flu activity across Washington has risen to moderate levels and, for the first time in roughly two years, Washington state is reporting multiple flu-related deaths.

Three individuals, all age 65 or older, who tested positive for influenza A have died. 

Flu is a highly contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death, even in healthy people. Last season, flu activity was historically low, likely due to increased COVID-19 precautions, such as mask wearing, remote learning, occupancy limits, and work from home measures taken during the pandemic.

The last time Washington reported a flu-related death was during the 2019-2020 flu season when there were 114 influenza-associated deaths, including 36 deaths at this point in the year.

“Hospitalizations across the state remain high due to omicron, and other respiratory viruses like influenza could overload them even more,” said Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH, Chief Science Officer for the state Dept of Health (DOH). 
“Take steps now to get you and your family vaccinated against the flu. Vaccination will help keep you and your family healthy and out of the hospital, especially those with chronic health conditions.”

Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 can also reduce the risk that a person might get coinfected with both viruses at the same time.

To prevent severe outcomes from the flu, DOH recommends everyone 6 months of age and older get their annual flu vaccine. For a list of locations, visit Vaccines.gov or check your local pharmacy.



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FOUND: KCSO seeks public's help to locate Echo Glen escapee

UPDATE: The juvenile who escaped from Echo Glen has been taken into custody. The other four were still at large but police expected to locate them soon. Only the 15 year old featured was thought to be a danger to the community.

Now that he is in custody, this story has been edited to remove his name and photo.

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Detectives with the King County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU), seek the public's help in locating a 15-year-old escapee following today's escape from the Echo Glen Children's Center.

The subject was in Echo Glen's care following his 2021 conviction for Murder-1 and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm stemming from a 2020 homicide in southwest King County. 

It is because of the Sheriff's Office concern for the safety and wellbeing of the public that the juvenile was named.

The juvenile's whereabouts remain unknown. He may be in the company of four other juveniles also involved in today's escape. These young men may be driving a 2018 gray Ford Fusion (WA license 27545E) that was taken in this incident.

Any persons with information are asked to call 911 or the King County Sheriff's non-emergency number at 206-296-3311.

Anonymous tips may be shared with Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound via P3Tips.com or using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device.



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Salomon bill would crack down on false COVID-19 vaccination cards

People who sell or present false proof of a COVID-19 vaccination would be subject to criminal charges under legislation heard today by the Senate Law and Justice Committee.

“I can’t imagine a worse time for someone to falsify proof of a vaccination than during a pandemic, as we’re facing now,” said Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline). 
“This is the most serious public health threat of our lifetimes, a true life-and-death issue for people who are medically vulnerable or unable to get vaccinated due to health issues.”


Under Salomon’s Senate Bill 5667, it would be a class C felony to sell or offer false documentation of a vaccination. Presenting false documentation would be a misdemeanor.

COVID-19 vaccination cards are distributed by authorized health care providers when recipients receive vaccinations, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized thousands of fraudulent vaccination cards at international mail facilities and at express consignment facilities.

Salomon noted that his bill does not address mandates or whether vaccinations are required at workplaces or at public venues, but focuses solely on whether a vaccination document has been falsified. The bill is scheduled for executive action on Thursday.

“This is simply about truth in advertising and honest documentation,” he said. “People who are medically vulnerable or who want to avoid exposure to the virus deserve to know that documentation of a vaccination can be trusted.

Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, represents the 32nd Legislative District, which includes Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, Shoreline, Woodway, and unincorporated Snohomish County.



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Case updates January 26, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 72,310,575 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,391,060
  • Total deaths 870,195

Washington State

Information at this page.


King county - last updated January 21, 2022

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

  • Total confirmed cases 308,185 -  11,847 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 20,973 
  • Total hospitalizations 10,693 - 78 new  
  • Total deaths 2,314 -  29 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 82,507  -  2,992 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,152   
  • Total hospitalizations 2,316  -  20 new   
  • Total deaths 557  -   5 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 6,891 -   249 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 441    
  • Total hospitalizations 293 -   2 new   
  • Total deaths 122 - 2 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 1,223 - 51 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 118 
  • Total hospitalizations 29 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for Shoreline Schools

To the Editor: 

One of the greatest assets any community has are its schools. Our schools both educate our children and are a source of community pride. We are proud of the programs the Shoreline School District provides our children and their families. We support the levies on this February’s ballot and we hope you will join us in voting “YES” for Shoreline Schools.

In a time where we all feel the effects of the pandemic, our children and their families need our continued support. Proposition 1 provides funding for education programs not fully supported by state and federal funding. Counselors provide direct support for our children. 

Our family advocates connect families to resources in the community, access to food, clothes and housing, support students in foster care or experiencing homelessness, and provide assistance to families in crisis. 

Proposition 2 provides the technology, support, skills, and resources critical in preparing our students for their future.

Our kids, our families, and our community need your continued support for our public schools. Please vote YES on Shoreline School District Proposition 1 and Proposition 2. 

Doris McConnell and Chris Roberts
Shoreline


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City Manager selects Captain Ryan Abbott as Shoreline’s Interim Police Chief

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Interim King County Sheriff
Patti Cole-Tindall
Earlier this month, Interim King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall promoted Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford to the King County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff as the Interim Chief of Patrol Operations Division. 

On January 25, City Manager Debbie Tarry appointed Captain Ryan Abbott as Shoreline’s Interim Police Chief until a decision on the permanent Sheriff is made.

“Captain Abbott has demonstrated his commitment and passion in serving the Shoreline community through active leadership, communication, and relationship building since joining the Shoreline Police Department in 2020,” stated City Manager Debbie Tarry. 
“I know that he will continue to build on this foundation as the Interim Police Chief. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to promote and enhance the City’s safe community and neighborhood programs.”

Interim Chief Abbott has been the Acting Chief since Chief Ledford’s appointment to Command Staff. He has been Shoreline’s Operations Captain since November 2020. Prior to that, he was the Media Relations Officer for the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). Abbott has been with KCSO for 16 years.

“I look forward to continuing to serve and protect this amazing community, and working with all community members to ensure everyone feels safe and respected,” stated Interim Chief Abbott.


Interim KCSO Chief of Patrol Operations
Shawn Ledford
Chief Ledford had been Shoreline’s Police Chief since 2012. He has been with KCSO for 32 years. 

Chief Ledford played an instrumental role in starting Shoreline’s RADAR program, which works to improve interactions between police and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. It also helps to connect individuals with behavioral health services. The RADAR program has now expanded to include five North King County cities.

Both Ledford and Abbott will serve in their respective positions as interim chiefs until the King County Executive appoints a permanent Sheriff. 

At that time, if Ledford remains on Command Staff at KCSO in his position as Chief of Patrol, then KCSO and the City of Shoreline will begin a more in-depth recruitment process for the Shoreline Police Chief position. 

The in-depth process will likely include interviews with the City Manager, the City’s Leadership Team, City staff, and community members.

(We are awaiting a formal photo of interim chief Abbott)




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2022 ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival February 1 - 15, 2022


2022 ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival
February 1 - 15, 2022

Celebrate Lunar New Year with us!

Join us at 4pm, February 12, 2022 for a Lion Dance and Kung Fu performance. Enjoy the lanterns, local artwork, grab a craft brew at Monka, and a bite from a food truck, whilst listening to local musicians at Monka.

The full lantern and artwork display will run from February 1st - February 15th at Monka Brewing and Uplift Climbing. Stop by during each of their business hours (Monka) and (Uplift).

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are vibrant cities, rich in cultural diversity. This event aims to bring people together in honor and recognition of our North King County Asian communities. Stop by and celebrate traditional and contemporary Asian culture, food, art, and music.

Free to attend (all ages) donations greatly appreciated so we can continue to provide cultural events in our community.


WHEN?

Lanterns on display:
1 - 15 February

Lion Dance and Performances:
starts 4pm, 12 February


WHERE?

Monka Brewing and
Uplift Climbing


Vaccine verification is required for all guests/vendors/staff ages 12+.


Celebrate the Lunar New Year by creating your own homemade paper lantern!

ShoreLake Arts and the City of Shoreline teamed up with artist Hua Zhang to create this at-home paper lantern template. They look amazing, are fun to make, and are a great way to learn about a long-standing Lunar New Year tradition. You can make one or tons, all the same or each of them unique. String them up, post them on Instagram, and tag @ShoreLakeArts and @ShorelineWaGov!


What is the Lantern Festival?

The Lantern Festival has been part of the Chinese New Year celebrations since the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 221AD). It is said that the holiday evolved from an ancient Chinese belief that celestial spirits could be seen flying about in the light of the first full moon of the lunar calendar. 

People used torches and eventually lanterns to aid them in spotting the spirits. The lanterns come in all shapes and sizes. Some are created in the form of animals, insects, flowers, people or even machines and buildings. Others depict scenes from popular stories teaching filial piety and traditional values. A favorite subject is the zodiac animal of the year. This year’s zodiac animal is the Tiger!

Discover more about the ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival!

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.


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UW Med: Risky scenario for hospitals amid blood shortage

John Rider Hess, MD Harborview Medical Center
Healthcare workers working to keep up with the ongoing surge of the omicron variant at full hospitals are juggling another type of emergency: an unprecedented blood shortage

“We have moved to crisis standards. There are places that cannot meet their normal requirements,” said UW Medicine's Dr. John Hess, the medical director for Harborview Medical Center’s blood transfusion service.

Harborview Medical Center, the only Level I trauma center for the region, currently has enough blood supply to treat patients in need of transfusions.

However, a mass casualty event (such as multiple gunshot wound victims or a severe collision) could use up the supply without the certainty of reinforcements.

“Being down even a little bit begins to represent a potential threat to the system,” said Hess.

Hess explains that blood establishments, which lead blood donation efforts and distribute blood to hospitals across the state, are especially feeling the pinch of the shortage.

“Normally they would try to have three days’ supply. Today, that supply is less than one day. And so, they are allocating it out to the various small hospitals because everybody's down a little bit,” said Hess.

If you are able to donate blood, find an appointment through NW Bloodworks.



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