Streamside Restoration Webinar June 22 on Zoom

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Register now for a streamside restoration Zoom webinar on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 6 - 7pm sponsored by the King Conservation District.

Learn from restoration experts about managing your yard to support both the environment and your own needs.




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Photo:Poem Lavender and the Bee

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The busy bees
love my lavender
They are on it all the time
Drinking up the pollen
when the weather is sublime.

Jemverse poem



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Rally against mass shootings - Sunday in Lake Forest Park

In honor of the students and teachers who lost their  lives on May 24, 2022, please join the LFP / Shoreline community on Sunday, June 12 for a peaceful rally against school mass shootings.

Gather at Brookside Elementary, 17447 37th Ave NE at 9:45am to walk to Lake Forest Park Elementary, 18500 37th Ave NE at 10am. 

We cannot continue to allow shootings to traumatize Americans and lose innocent lives. We must act, unify, and change the status quo. None of us have been the same since the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings. These can be prevented by reasonable gun laws and we demand action. 


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Shoreline police arrest robber

Graphic courtesy Shoreline Police

On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 around 12:20pm Shoreline Officers Ramsey, Jurado, Tseten and Welch responded to a robbery in progress at a bank located in the 20500 block of Aurora Ave N.
 
The 911 caller reported that a subject attempted to take a female's purse and money pouch while she was inside the bank. The victim was struggling to retain both items from the suspect.

Officer’s Ramsey and Welch contacted the victim and witnesses at the bank who described the suspect as a black male wearing black sweats and a black backpack walking southbound on Aurora Ave N.

When Shoreline Officers Jurado and Tseten arrived in the area at approximately 12:31pm, they saw a subject walking southbound on Aurora Ave N who matched the description of the suspect given over their police radios.

The subject was contacted and detained at N 192 St and Aurora Ave N, just a few block south from the bank.

The victim was brought over to subject’s location and she positively identified him as the person who attempted to take her purse by force.

The suspect was placed into custody and booked into KCJ for Robbery 2nd Degree.



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Shoreline School District honors its 2022 Staff of the Year


At a banquet on Thursday, June 2, 2022, the Shoreline School District honored this year's award winners for "Staff of the Year."

Superintendent Susana Reyes welcomed honorees and attendees

Master of Ceremonies, Interim Public Information Officer, Rachel Belfield

Winners were surprised with presentations at their school
Supt Reyes presents flowers and certificate to David Tadlock
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Administrator of the Year: David Tadlock, Principal, Meridian Park Elementary

Elementary Educator of the Year: 
Kathryn Pihl, Teacher, Echo Lake Elementary

Secondary Educator of the Year: 
Gabe Martinez, Math Teacher, Shorecrest High School

Educational Specialist of the Year: 
Jaime Atencio, Dean of Students, Echo Lake Elementary

Early Learning Educator of the Year: Jo Robinson, Preschool Teacher, 
Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Paraeducator of the Year: Marie Macon, One-on-One Paraeducator, Shorecrest High School

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Support Staff of the Year: 
Hirut Mamo, Behavior Technician, Shorewood High School

Supt Reyes presents trophy to Craig Stehling
Office Staff of the Year: Craig Stehling, 
Employment Coordinator, Human Resources Department

Community Partner of the Year: Shoreline Fire Department
Supt Reyes with EMS Division Chief Todd Wollum and 
Fire Chief Matt Cowan and EMS Division Chief Todd Wollum


All photos by Steven H. Robinson, except as noted.



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Ronald Bog: How to know it's almost summer

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

 
Photo by Martin De Grazia

The turtles are out! That's how you can tell that summer is near. Well, at least one turtle is out. They hibernate in the mud all winter and come out when the weather improves.

Then they seem to spend their days lining up on logs, like this one.

The otter is more interested in the photographer than in the turtle. Oh - wait - he was ready for his close up.

Photo by Martin De Grazia

That's better!

--Diane Hettrick



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Volleyball camps at Shoreline Community College this summer


Register for All Skills and Advanced Volleyball camps scheduled July 25th - 28th

The All-Skills camps are for learning the fundamentals of volleyball for younger players of all skill levels. Advanced camps are designed for high school players who are competitive and want to get ready to play for a varsity team. Campers will work with Shoreline's Head Volleyball Coach, A'Laisia Redden, and team coaches. These camps are very popular so early registration is recommended

Volleyball All-Skills Camp
7/25 – 7/28 - Mon-Thur - 9:00 am – 2:00 pm - Grades 3rd - 8th - $150
Volleyball fundamentals for boys and girls grades 3-8. This Camp is designed for all levels of players: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Players will be divided by level of play. Coaches will demonstrate, explain volleyball techniques and fundamentals, as well as run drills to simulate game situations.

Advanced Volleyball Skills
7/25 – 7/28 - Mon-Thur | 3:00 – 6:00 pm - Grades 9th - 12th - $150
This camp is designed for those who are competitive and want to get ready to play for a varsity team. Camp focuses on individual skills and team work. Players will work on strategies and the mental game needed to win their games.

REGISTER HERE

Shoreline Community College
Continuing Education
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133
P: (206) 546-6966
shoreline.edu/continuing-ed



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Op-Ed: LWV Snohomish County: Curbing Gun Violence: DO SOMETHING

The non-partisan National League of Women Voters has supported measures to increase public and school safety and decrease gun violence since 1999. The League believes that “the proliferation of handguns and semiautomatic weapons in the United States is a major health and safety threat to its citizens.” (www.lwv.org)

Data from the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA, note on their Firearms Violence page

“Firearm injuries are a serious public health problem. In 2020, there were 45,222 firearm-related deaths in the United States – that’s about 124 people dying of gun injuries daily." 

Incidents include parents and siblings accidentally shot by children who obtain loaded weapons and school friends shot intentionally by angry children, as happened on October 14, 2014 in Marysville, Washington, just north of Everett. This does not include victims permanently injured and emotionally traumatized or their families and communities.

Regulating who obtains a gun and who can use a gun need not infringe upon any Constitutional rights for adults who use rifles and guns for sports. As many have observed, we require car and truck owners to meet certain criteria for operating motor vehicles. There are ways to support owners of legally-obtained weapons while protecting churches, schools, hospitals and all public spaces.

The League supports:
  • Requiring universal background checks
  • Closing the gun show loophole in the current laws
  • Banning assault weapons and placing limits on high-capacity ammunition magazine sizes
  • Increasing penalties for “straw” (fake buyer) purchases of guns
  • Funding research and reporting on gun violence in America
Such regulation would keep guns in the hands of responsible adult enthusiasts and out of the hands of those who would murder innocent people.

Let’s move from “thoughts and prayers” to action. 

It is long past time to enact comprehensive gun safety reform that protects our children, schools, and communities. Contact your Senators and let them know that you support common sense gun reform legislation and want action taken NOW. You can easily contact them through this action alert from the LWVUS.

The Texas LWV President, Grace Chimene, noted in her May 25 remarks that 
“Gun violence is not partisan. …. let your candidates know that gun violence prevention is important to you and that all lives, especially children’s, are just as important as the Second Amendment.”


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IN-PERSON Adult and All Ages Programs at the Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach, and Shoreline Libraries

Lake Forest Park Library on the lower level of Town Center

IN-PERSON Adult and All Ages Programs at the
Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach, and Shoreline Libraries
June - July 2022

  • Kenmore Library, 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA, 98028. (425) 486-8747
  • Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, 98155. (206) 362-8860
  • Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA, 98177. (206) 546-3522
  • Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline, WA, 98155. (206) 362-7550

Please visit kcls.org/events to see all events and filter by age level, type of program, and date.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event.

All in-person events currently require registration to enable us to follow safety guidelines. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Community READS Book Discussion at the Lake Forest Park Library
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/62826b667a5c6b3600023307
Tuesday, July 19, 6:30-8pm
Description: Join a discussion of the 2022 Lake Forest Park/Richmond Beach/Shoreline READS book, “Facing the Mountain” by Daniel James Brown. Discover the true stories of Japanese Americans who, imprisoned by their own government after Pearl Harbor, responded with courage in camps, combat and courtrooms.
Please register. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed.

Community READS Book Discussion at the Richmond Beach Library
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6283bd80d2263e300030c2e5
Wednesday, July 20, 6:30-8pm
Description: Join a discussion of the 2022 Lake Forest Park/Richmond Beach/Shoreline READS book, “Facing the Mountain” by Daniel James Brown. Discover the true stories of Japanese Americans who, imprisoned by their own government after Pearl Harbor, responded with courage in camps, combat and courtrooms.
Please register. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed.

SilverKite Arts: Beginning Watercolor at the Kenmore Library
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/629f84a8d2263e30003319a6
Thursday, July 21, 2-3pm
Description: With guidance from one of SilverKite's professional teaching artists and your own creative instincts, explore the art of watercolor painting.
Sponsored by the King County Library System Foundation.
Please register. Space is limited. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: KFC

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be seen here




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Upcoming lane closures on westbound SR 522 (Bothell Way NE) June 10, 13-16, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Upcoming lane closures on Westbound SR 522 (Bothell Way NE), between NE 165 St and Brookside Blvd NE
  • Friday, June 10, 2022 and
  • Monday, June 13 through Thursday June 16, 9:00am – 3:00pm. 

Closure is due to geotechnical survey work. WSDOT controlled signals/street lights will be unaffected by closures. 

Plan for some delays during these times.



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Agenda for Shoreline council meeting Monday, June 13, 2022

Shoreline City Council 2022
The agenda for the June 13, 2022 Shoreline City Council Regular meeting includes two study items.

Study Item 8(a) Discussion on Tenant Protection Regulations

The staff report will be presented by Jim Hammond, Intergovernmental Program Manager.

This staff report will provide a broad overview of the current state of tenant protection at the state level and in communities around King County, with the goal of providing to Council a baseline of information on the topic.

Among topics to be discussed are: 
  • number of days notice for rent increases;
  • cap on late fees;
  • Cap on move-in fees;
  • Right to a payment plan for up-front fees (deposit, first/last month’s rent);
  • Alteration of rent due date;
  • Barring discrimination due to immigrant status;
  • Barring requirement of a social security number;
  • Providing relocation assistance to low-income tenants
  • Prohibiting criminal background checks.
Staff will be asking Council to direct staff on further steps, if any, to take toward developing tenant protections within the City of Shoreline.

Study Item 8(b) 10 Year Financial Sustainability Plan Update: Strategy #7 – Levy Lid Lift Renewal

The staff report will be presented by Sara Lane, Administrative Services Director.

In November 2001, Washington State voters passed Initiative 747. This limited the increase in the City of Shoreline’s levy by the lesser of one percent or the percentage increase in the implicit price deflator (IPD). Even though this ballot measure was found to be unconstitutional, the State met in a special session and reinstated the one percent/IPD limitation (Ch. 1, Laws of 2007, sp. sess.).

The City Manager engaged the Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee-2022 (FSAC-22) in early 2022. FSAC-22 met six times between March 10 and May 19, 2022. The results are, in part:
  • The City Council should place a measure on the November 2022 ballot for a Levy Lid Lift.
  • The Levy Lid Lift should seek to maintain the current level of City services.
  • Committee members had differences of opinion on if the Levy Lid Lift should expand services to address emerging issues;
  • The committee did not come to an agreement on a recommended first year Levy Lid Lift rate.
The Consent Calendar

You may have noticed that several items discussed at the Council Meetings are scheduled to come back on the Consent Calendar. This part of the agenda is used to expedite meetings and reserve time for matters that need to be discussed further. Items on the Consent Calendar are generally non-controversial items that do not require much, if any, discussion. Use of the Consent Calendar allows the Council to group such items together under one heading and vote on them at one time.

If there is an item on the Consent Calendar that Council decides needs additional discussion, a Councilmember can request a change to the Agenda that an item be removed from consent to an action item. That is done during the Approval of the Agenda. This enables the item to be considered and voted upon separately.

There are six items on the Consent Calendar.

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of May 23, 2022


 

 

Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 23, 2022


 

 

 

 

 

(b)

Approval of Expenses and Payroll as of May 27, 2022 in the Amount of $5,477,441.84


 

 

 

 

 

(c)

Appointment of Parks Recreation Cultural Services/Tree Board Youth Members


 

 

 

 

 

(d)

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Central Paving, LLC in the Amount of $1,230,161 for Construction of the N 155th Pavement Preservation Project


 

 

 

 

 

(e)

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Kamins Construction in the Amount of $396,934 for the Ridgecrest Elementary Safe Routes to School Project


 

 

 

 

 

(f)

Approval of Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program Contract with Geo Properties LLC for the Geo 2 Project Located at 1122 N 180th Street


 


Go to this page to participate in the meeting, including making comments, and joining via Zoom.

--Pam Cross


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The air may be warm but the water is still very cold - Shoreline Fire trains for water rescues

Water rescue swimming training on Lake Washington
Photos courtesy Shoreline Fire

We have many bodies of water here in the Pacific NW and we need to be prepared for these rescue emergencies. 

Between Northshore and Shoreline Fire, we have 36 trained Rescue Swimmers. The last few weeks, training classes have been hosted by Kirkland Fire.
 
As our weather heats up, a false sense of confidence goes up as well.
 
Please wear a life vest and remember the water temperature in our lakes doesn’t warm up just below the surface til typically mid July. The cold water increases the chance for life threatening emergencies.

--Shoreline Fire



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Scene on the Sound: The USAV Worthy

USAV Worthy. Photo by John Wolfe.

The USAV Worthy (T-AGOS-14) is a Missile Range Instrumentation Ship currently operated by the United States Army, classified as a Special Vessel / Military Ops, with equipment to detect ballistic missiles.

Originally, the USAV Worthy was a Stalwart-class Modified Tactical Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance Ship of the United States Navy, launched in 1988.

Stalwart class ships were originally designed to collect underwater acoustical data in support of Cold War anti-submarine warfare operations in the 1980s. (Wikipedia)

USNS Worthy was struck from the Navy registry in 1993 and modified to be Kwajalein Mobile Range Safety System (KMRSS) Worthy, a missile range instrumentation ship at Kwajalein Atoll's Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RTS), operated by the United States Army. (Wikipedia)

The Kwajalein Mobile Range Safety System (KMRSS) is installed on the Worthy superstructure to support remote site launch activities. The Worthy also provides logistical and other instrumentation support for remote site operations.

The Worthy was also here in February.



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Police response in North City business district Tuesday

At least five police vehicles responded to reports of gunshot and a woman in danger.
 
By Diane Hettrick

Near 1pm on Monday, June 6, 2022, residents on the first floor of an apartment building in the 17200 block of 15th NE in Shoreline were horrified to hear a gunshot on their floor, followed by a woman screaming, apparently from the same location.

At least four people called 911 to report what they had heard.

Officers leaving the scene
Shoreline Police responded in force with at least five police cars. Guardian One, the KCSO helicopter, circled the building to watch for anyone running from the scene.

Officers spoke to the residents and narrowed the scene to two apartments.

Residents were home in both units. Both denied hearing anything or having any knowledge of a gunshot. 

Seeing no threat to public safety, the officers left.



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LFP Garden Tour for Stress Relief…

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Stress relief

Lake Forest Park Garden Market and Tour of six LFP gardens - Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 9am to 3pm

By Beth Weir

When asked about stress relief, gardeners will roll their eyes and tell you being outside with their plants provides it without doubt. That comment is usually followed by one about shopping for said plants. 

Buying them provides gardeners the pleasure of wondering where to put them, especially when the garden is already full.

Garden Market 

The good news? Visitors to the 2022 Lake Forest Park Secret Garden Tour will be able to plant-shop around touring the gardens on show. Better yet, shoppers will be able to engage with the owners of the nurseries who will be selling their goods. 

These are folks who are really in the know about where you should plant anything you purchase from them and can tell you how much water is too much. Chatting about such matters is, as plant shoppers know, part of the pleasure of the purchase.

Among the horticultural goodies to be found in 2022 are Japanese Maples from Blue Frog Nursery and species rhododendrons from Chimacum Woods. 

If perennials, shrubs, hardy fuchsia, scented geraniums are in your sights, Lee Farms and Nursery will be pleased to oblige. Native and woodland plants are to be found in abundance at the Rosehill Nursery booth. 

Plant starts along with all sorts of seeds, flower bombs, bee houses, decorative row markers and more are yours to be had from Grass to Gardens. And if it happens that you are looking for art to go in your garden, Blue Raven Glassworks will have something that appeals.

Once you are on tour you may spy the plant you have just purchased in maturity and full glory in one of the six gardens you can visit. This year a one-of-a-kind rhododendron will be showing off its peach-colored bloom and you can be sure there will be fuchsia and geraniums of interest besides. 

As a teaser check out some of the gardens that have been on the tour in the past. www.secretgardensoflakeforestpark.com/photos/

Besides plants, visitors will be able to talk to folks from nonprofit and community organizations who will be happy to share with you what they do. 

These are groups such as Dunn Gardens, King County Noxious Weed Control Program, the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, and Lake Forest Park Water District; all engage in work that that help make our city so livable. 

Also, be sure to stop at the Tilth Alliance booth where you can find someone to talk to about the Garden Hotline. That is where visitors can get splendid advice about plants and natural yard care, not to mention some free seeds.

The Garden Market is open the day of the tour from 9am to 3pm on the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. 98155.

More information on the tour and tickets at lfpgardentour.com

The Secret Garden Tour of Lake Forest Park looks forward to seeing you on Saturday June 18, 2022 from 9am to 3pm.

Advance tickets: $15.00 
  • LFP Garden Tour 
  • at Wild Birds LFP, 
  • Third Place Books LFP, 
  • Sky Nursery and
  • Sundays at the LFP Farmers Market.
General Admission: $20.00 
  • day of tour at the Town Center lower level entrance.


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City of Shoreline celebrates Pride Month

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

On June 1, the City of Shoreline raised the Pride flag at City Hall in celebration of Pride month and in support of our LGBTQ+ community members. 

Pride month commemorates the Stonewall riots that began on June 28, 1969. Patrons decided to resist the police harassment that took place regularly at the Stonewall, a gay bar in New York City. Previously, when raids happened, customers would leave the premises. However, this time the LGBTQ+ community held their ground and started a spontaneous demonstration that spawned additional demonstrations over several days. The riots were a tipping point and marked a significant point in the movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against the LGBTQ+ community, which continues today.

Pride trees. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
By recognizing and celebrating Pride Month, we have an opportunity to recognize the contributions of our LGBTQ+ community members, and to acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face while striving to live openly and authentically. 

Pride events are not only for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride is an opportunity to show support, to observe, listen, and learn about others.

In addition to the Pride flag at City Hall, and back by popular demand, the colorful rainbow tree wraps decorated the Park at Town Center on Aurora by City Hall and throughout Shoreline. 

Feel free to celebrate Pride and decorate a tree near you! 

If you have any questions, contact Neighborhoods Coordinator Constance Perenyi at cperenyi@shorelinewa.gov.



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LFP council work session to study revision to the Tree Code; regular meeting to approve funds for local business

LFP Council work session Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 6:00pm. Public Comment is not taken during the Work Session.

Council will review the budget calendar and discuss revisions to the Tree Code.

At the April 28, 2022 meeting, Council received a presentation from Tree Board Chair Richard Olmstead regarding the Tree Board's recommended changes to the current tree regulations.

These recommendations include reducing the threshold diameter for certain Exception Tree species and making the requirement for a geotechnical report discretionary when a tree on a steep slope is proposed for removal.

This work session will be the first opportunity for Councilmembers to discuss the recommendations and provide guidance to the Administration on the development of a draft ordinance for future Council adoption.

LFP Council regular session Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7pm  
Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom

On the agenda:
  • Resolution 1847/City Recognition of Juneteenth Holiday
  • Resolution 1848/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement between the City and Two Trading Tigers, LLC
Please note, the link works for both the Work Session (6:00pm) and Regular Meeting (7:00pm).

Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89256100684
Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 892 5610 0684

As allowed by law, the Council may add items not listed on the agenda.

For up-to-date information on agendas, visit the Council’s agenda website https://lakeforestpark-wa.municodemeetings.com/ You will also find information about participating in the meeting, including comments.

Meetings are shown on the city’s website; and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake Forest Park city limits.



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Lake Forest Park has a new webpage for City Council Agendas and Minutes

Bookmark this!

As part of the recent upgrades to the city hall and council chambers audiovisual system, the City has a new page for agendas and minutes

Beginning with the June meetings, this page is where you will find agendas and minutes for Council work sessions, regular business meetings, and committee of the whole meetings.

In the coming months, we will begin the process of moving agendas and minutes for all City advisory bodies to this page.

Please contact the City Clerk if you have questions.



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You are invited to the Shoreline Schools Retirement Celebration on Thursday

You are invited to the Shoreline Schools Retirement Celebration on Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm in the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate and thank the retirees attending this year's celebration!

2022 Retirement Reception Honorees:
  • Jennifer Altena, Syre Elementary
  • Linda Bow, Shorecrest High School
  • Karen Bradley, Syre Elementary
  • Stephen Growden, Shorecrest High School
  • David Guthrie, Einstein Middle School
  • Betty Humphreys, Business Services
  • Linda Jepsen, Einstein Middle School
  • Hadj Maaradji, Transportation
  • Marla Miller, Superintendent's Office
  • Sharon Moser, Shorecrest High School
  • Elizabeth Nunes, Ridgecrest Elementary
  • Tam Osborne, Human Resources
  • Bob Phillips, Elementary Music
  • Amy Pleasant, Syre Elementary
  • Elaine Swanson, Shorewood High School
  • Shirley Van Beek, Syre Elementary
Beverages and desserts will be served, with the option to socialize in the courtyard outside of the Shoreline Room, weather permitting, before the recognition program begins at approximately 6:00pm.



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Jobs: WSDOT Survey and Right of Way Manager (WMS02)

WSDOT
Survey and Right of Way Manager (WMS02)

Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$89,145 - $114,307 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region (NWR) is eager to hire an experienced program manager looking to advance their career to serve as the Survey and Right of Way Manager. This position is responsible in helping to maintain and balance the complex competing needs and priorities for Survey, Right of Way (ROW), and Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) policies, procedures, and issues for multiple programs and projects throughout NWR, as well as Washington State Ferries (WSF), SR-520 Corridor Program, Washington State Attorney General, Washington State Patrol (WSP), and WSDOT HQ. 

The successful candidate appointed to this position will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and establish long-term visions for the efficient operation of the organization to match project funding over the course of two biennia utilizing accessible state budget program data. Through strong and innovative leadership, this position will strategically develop and influence policies and manage issues to enable the successful delivery of Survey, ROW, and UAS related program and project deliverables. We encourage you to apply if you are interested in taking on this challenge to lead a diverse team to successfully deliver WSDOT projects.

Job description and application





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Jobs: WSDOT Air Quality, Acoustics, and Energy Program Specialist (TPS3, In-Training)

WSDOT
Air Quality, Acoustics, and Energy Program Specialist (TPS3, In-Training)

Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$59,698 - $88,615 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region’s Environmental Office promotes and facilities an environmentally responsible transportation program. In order to achieve the goals of the program, WSDOT is hiring an environmental professional to serve as the Air Quality, Acoustics and Energy Program Specialist. 

This position will independently and collaboratively conduct planning assignments involving multiple transportation modes and problem areas within the Air Quality, Acoustical, and Energy disciplines related to transportation projects. Your involvement and initiative will be supporting the natural ecology of our region and the livelihood of the transportation public. With this in mind, WSDOT is searching for someone who has a passion for environmental issues and wants to make a truly rewarding contribution to WSDOT and the state of Washington.

Job description and application



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Pavement repairs on the Burke-Gilman Trail in Kenmore June 13–24

Pavement repairs on the Burke-Gilman Trail between 47th Ave NE to 61st Ave NE in Kenmore will take place June 13–24, 2022. 

Construction hours are 7am – 5pm, Monday–Friday. Trail access will be open before / after construction daily. 

During construction hours, trail access is still available via designated detours on the shoulder of the current trail.

Plan for additional time to navigate through the construction zone. Flaggers will be on trail to direct traffic. Expect intermittent closures of up to 15 minutes while work crews position heavy equipment. Bicyclists will need to walk their bikes in construction areas.

For additional project information, contact parksinfo@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-4527



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Melyssa Stone selected as new Shorewood Assistant Principal

Melyssa Stone, Assistant Principal
Shorewood High School
Melyssa Stone has been selected to be an assistant principal at Shorewood High School beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, Superintendent Susana Reyes announced. 

She will succeed Elaine Swanson, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Melyssa is a familiar face to the Shorewood and Shoreline Schools community. 

She currently serves as an assistant principal at Kellogg Middle School and, prior to that, she also spent five years as the dean of students at Shorewood High School. 

She is also the founder and lead organizer of the Black Voices: A Community Opportunity series of annual events.

Melyssa received her master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Washington and a bachelor’s degree in music education and vocal performance from Seattle Pacific University. 

She received her administrative certificate from the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington.

“I’m excited to welcome Melyssa back to the Shorewood High School community,” said Superintendent Reyes. 
“Throughout the selection process, Melyssa’s focus on community-building, equity, and high levels of support for families, students, and staff was evident. She brings valuable knowledge, insight, and expertise that will be great assets to the home of the Stormrays.”

This selection was made and shared with the Kellogg and Shorewood communities in February.



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ShoreLake Arts' 2022 Gala for the Arts honored artists, community leaders, and organizations

Monday, June 6, 2022


On Saturday, May 14, 2022 ShoreLake Arts’ 2022 Gala for the Arts brought more than 120 people together to celebrate art in our community. Held at the Nile Shrine Golf Club, this annual event honored artists, community leaders and organizations who make significant contributions to the arts in our area.

ShoreLake Arts only succeeds by working in partnership with our community, and we were delighted to honor four outstanding individuals and organizations at our 2022 Gala for the Arts.

Jack Malek 2022 heART Award

2022 heART Award - Jack Malek


From the Shoreline Short Short Film Festival to 6x6 NW and Battle of the Bands, Jack has worked with and supported ShoreLake Arts since 2016. As a sponsor, a student, a volunteer and a patron Jack's knowledge, energy and enthusiasm help ShoreLake Arts expand its reach and better serve our community.

Former ShoreLake Arts Executive Director Lorie
 Hoffman and Tony Doupé, Program Lead, Film
and Theater Arts. Shoreline Community College
2022 Community pARTner Award - Shoreline Community College: Film, Drama and Cinema Department.
 

ShoreLake Arts is fortunate to partner with Shoreline Community College in programs such as the Shoreline Short Short Film Festival, 6x6 NW and the upcoming Shoreline 2160 streaming play. 

We are delighted to honor the work of the Film, Drama, and Cinema Department. We honor them for making excellent, engaging film and theater education broadly accessible and for their commitment to promoting emerging artists.

As members of the Shoreline Film Office, ShoreLake Arts and the Film, Drama, and Cinema Department work in collaboration with the City of Shoreline to promote film production and filmmakers in our area.

Robert Lang and Tina Liberio Lang
2022 Community Arts Impact Award - Robert Lang and Tina Liberio Lang


Tina and Bob have co-owned Robert Lang Studios, a major recording studio in Shoreline WA for more than 47 years. Artists including Nirvana, Dave Matthews, the Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Steven and Damian Marley, Death Cab for Cutie, The Sonics and Peter Frampton have called the studio their home. 

In 2020 Tina formed Robert Lang Studios Academy, a vocational school for aspiring music producers and audio engineers. Students get real-life experience in the studio and a strong foundation for a career in the music industry.

Closer to home, the Langs have been the driving force behind ShoreLake Arts’ Battle of the Bands. Now entering into its third year, this 3-day event attracts emerging artists of all ages from across the state. The Langs provide studio time and mentorship to the winners and people’s choice favorites, they and those at the studios serve as jurors, help up design the sound and are generally the voice of experience for this growing event.

Sandra Garcia-Arceo
Spotlight for the Arts award winner
Spotlight Artist of the Year Award - Sandra Garcia-Arceo


The filmmaker behind our first BIPOC Film Project, Sandra created three short films celebrating BIPOC business owners in Shoreline. These films focused on the untold stories of our local business owners, helping create meaningful community connections.

A Latina filmmaker, director, writer, producer, who was born and raised in the greater Seattle area, Sandra. studied film production at Shoreline Community College. 

After graduation, Sandra formed Alma Mia Productions where she works as a freelance filmmaker. Alma Mía Productions focuses on producing an array of stories including short films, documentaries and commercials.

In addition to the awards, the 2022 Gala included an online and live auction, games, and musical performances and raised more than $67,000 to support ShoreLake Arts’ public events and arts education efforts.

Eager bidders

Kind + Co, a Lake Forest Park-based event production company, coordinated the gala again this year, helping us navigate the space between online and in person portions of the event.
 
Viewing the Dessert Dash offerings
Shorelake Arts is profoundly grateful to the community for their support of this event and of ShoreLake Arts as a whole. Nearly 70 companies, organizations and individuals donated items to the Auction, and contributions from event goers and those who could not attend were at an all-time high.

Both staff and Board members were energized by the clear community investment in the arts, and the Gala raised funds that help ShoreLAke Arts present events such as the free Concerts in the Park and Dia de Muertos.

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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