Scene on the Sound: Standing in the middle of Puget Sound

Friday, June 17, 2022

 
RB Saltwater Park photo by Barbara Twaddell

Barbara Twaddell said it best: "I felt like I was standing in the middle of Puget Sound." She was at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and sent a picture to prove it!

Seafood buffet photo by Barbara Twaddell

Richmond Beach was a good spot for seagulls to fish - shallow water and not a lot of people.

Clam's eye view photo by Wayne Pridemore

This is in Edmonds - the part of the beach that is normally under water. Wayne Pridemore has promised me that he is not lying on the ground to take photos like this.

Rock layers photo by Wayne Pridemore

I think it's a safe assumption that the green layer seldom sees the light of day.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

That's Point Wells in the background. The oil tanks are not beautiful, but imagine it filled with enormous apartment buildings.

Wading in the water photo by Wayne Pridemore

Not sure what they were trying to catch in the little net but this youngster doesn't look too excited about wading in cold water.

Dog park photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee Lageschulte says that she has never seen so many people at the dog park.

The low tides will continue for a few days until the moon stops wobbling in its orbit - but we have seen the lowest tides. I wonder what the beaches look like in Japan?

--Diane Hettrick



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Knock down genealogy brick walls June 25 with free, personal sessions through Sno-Isle Genealogy

Sno-Isle research library at Heritage Park
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers another opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday June 25, 2022, at its Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. 

To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message. 

Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. Caroll Budny is an experienced researcher who can direct your research efforts. 

The free 40 min. session is an "in person" appointment.



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LFP Garden Tour Saturday - rain or shine


The LFP Garden Tour is Back! 

This Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 9am - 3pm at the Lake Forest Park Town Center (tickets and plants and garden art market) and six private gardens. Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. 

Luscious plants, garden art, musicians, working artists and unique and interesting gardens for your enjoyment rain or shine! 

Tickets for the Tour are available online or at three local ticket outlets until Friday night and then at the LFP Town Center door on Saturday. More information here



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Relay for Life relocates to Magnuson Park for June 25, 2022 event to raise money to fight cancer


The Shoreline Relay For life has been renamed to Relay For Life of North King County

Our Event this year 2022 will be once again an in person community Event, with a NEW LOCATION

Where - MAGNUSON PARK, Seattle WA 98125
Date - June 25, 2022
Time - 12pm to 6pm

Trident will be serving a free lunch starting about 2pm

PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR OUR EVENT TO HELP END THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.

We are looking for more teams to join us and of course Sponsors and SURVIVORS and caregivers.

Please go to our website and join us.

The Relay For Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities are teaming up - virtually or in person - to make a difference. When we rally together in the fight against cancer, we can accomplish anything.



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AG Ferguson locates 387 sex, kidnapping and homicide offenders in Washington who owe DNA, and collects DNA from 102 so far

DNA Kit - King County Sheriff's Office
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that his lawfully owed DNA project identified 387 sex, kidnapping and homicide offenders still living in Washington who illegally failed to provide DNA samples after their criminal conviction. 

Of these 387 individuals, the Attorney General’s Office already collected 102 new DNA profiles, including:5 new DNA profiles from individuals convicted of homicide;
  • 10 new DNA profiles from individuals convicted of kidnapping; and
  • 88 new DNA profiles from convicted sex offenders. 
(The previous phase of this project collected DNA profiles from registered sex offenders. This phase focused on sex offenders who are not required to register.)

All 102 new profiles were added to CODIS, the national DNA database.

This is the second phase of Ferguson’s lawfully owed DNA project. In May, Ferguson announced that his office completed the collection of lawfully owed DNA from currently registered sex offenders across the state, resulting in 372 new profiles in CODIS.

The Attorney General’s Office estimates that thousands of convicted violent offenders in Washington needed to submit a DNA sample as a condition of their sentence but failed to provide one. Ferguson’s office is committed to working with law enforcement to collect all of them, if feasible.

“DNA helps solve cold cases and can exonerate individuals wrongfully convicted,” Ferguson said. “Out of respect to victims and survivors of crimes, and for the rule of law, this work must be done.”

Lawfully owed DNA is defined as a DNA sample from a qualifying criminal offender who should have their sample in CODIS, but from whom a sample has never been collected or submitted to a lab for testing. 

Washington law requires all offenders convicted of a felony, certain gross misdemeanors and all currently registered sex and kidnapping offenders to provide a DNA sample. Some fail to comply with this part of their sentence. The Attorney General’s lawfully owed DNA project aims to identify and collect these legally required samples. Ferguson’s office is working with local law enforcement around the state to collect DNA samples from offenders who still owe samples.

Locating offenders who still owe DNA

The Attorney General’s Office located offenders who still owe DNA using a multi-step investigative process. There is no centralized database for locating these offenders.

First, Attorney General’s Office Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) investigators analyzed data on offenders who still owe DNA, provided by the Washington State Department of Corrections and Washington State Patrol. 

Working with State Patrol, AGO investigators confirmed which of these offenders already have a DNA profile entered into CODIS. Investigators also analyzed offenders’ conviction history to confirm that the offenders owe DNA.

Then, investigators used numerous databases to confirm that the offender is still located in the state and still able to provide a sample — and to find the last known contact information for the remaining offenders.

Investigators then sent letters to offenders asking them to report to their local law enforcement to provide a sample. Attorney General’s Office staff will conduct additional direct outreach to individuals who do not respond to the letter, as well as working with local law enforcement to contact those individuals.

Refusing a legal request to provide a DNA sample is a violation of state law.

Background on the project

Ferguson launched the lawfully owed DNA project in October 2019. The project is a partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice and local law enforcement aimed at identifying and collecting court-ordered DNA samples. Collected samples are entered into CODIS, where they can be used to help identify the perpetrators of unsolved rapes, murders and other crimes.

Every state requires that individuals convicted of certain crimes, including violent crimes and sex offenses, among others, must have a DNA sample taken to be submitted to CODIS. Courts order individuals to submit their DNA as a condition of their sentence. Jails, correctional facilities and local law enforcement are responsible for collecting the samples and submitting them to the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab. The Crime Lab enters the DNA profiles into CODIS.

There is currently no statewide, uniform process for collecting DNA samples from offenders. Currently, the practices for collecting court-ordered DNA samples vary between counties, and can result in samples not being collected. 

The Attorney General’s Office Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Advisory Group first recommended in 2019, and again in 2021, that local jurisdictions establish consistent protocols to help ensure court-ordered DNA is collected.

Investigators and prosecutors rely on samples in CODIS to help solve cases and bring justice to victims. When DNA is collected at a crime scene, it is tested by the crime lab and checked against the CODIS database. 

Sometimes the DNA profile that was collected as evidence matches a profile in the CODIS database, which is called a “hit.”

These new “hits” can help identify repeat offenders, link cases across the country, shed new light on cold cases and provide answers to crime victims and their families. DNA evidence can also exonerate individuals who were wrongfully convicted.

The lawfully owed DNA project is part of Ferguson’s initiative to help the state clear its backlog of sexual assault kits and bring justice to survivors. More information about this initiative is available on the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative website.



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Kenmore concert series at St. Edward's kicks off July 7, 2022


Kenmore's 20th Annual Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Concerts run weekly in July from 6pm - 8pm at St. Edward State Park 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

Beer and Wine Garden hosted by The Lodge, serving local beer from Kenmore's very own Stoup.

Check out the band lineup here, and join us in July for summer tunes in a gorgeous setting!

Dates: 
  • Thursdays in July - 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Time: 6-8pm
Location:
  • Saint Edward State Park - South Lawn
  • 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
More Details
  • Bring low chairs, blankets for seating on the lawn
  • Bring a picnic or purchase from vendors
  • Free admission and parking
  • Follow event signs after entering park
  • Pets must be leashed
  • Discovery Pass not required starting at 4:30pm



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Local Resident Named to College of William and Mary Dean's List

College of William and Mary
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (June 15, 2022)

Ben Normann from Seattle, WA was recently named to the Dean's List at the College of William and Mary for the spring 2022 semester.

In order to achieve Dean's List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.

William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.



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Hillwood neighborhood Greenwood Trail work party July 9, 2022


Hillwood Neighborhood Association is having a volunteer trail work party Saturday July 9, 2022 from 9am - 12pm.

Sponsored by the City of Shoreline Environmental Mini-Grant, we are continuing work on the trail on N 200th St where it meets Greenwood Ave. 

This work party will consist of placing cardboard, compost and mulch on the west side next to the trail in  preparation for planting in the fall and next year.

Bring gloves and a positive attitude. If you have them please also bring buckets, shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. 

Refreshments will be provided. We can also give community service credit to those who need it.

Please join us in helping to improve this well-used trail in our neighborhood.



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Night closure at NE 155th Street from 1st Ave NE to 3rd Ave NE

Starting Monday, June 20, 2022 Sound Transit will be performing nightly road closures of NE 155th St from 1st Ave NE to 3rd Ave NE, next to the Shoreline Fire Dept. 

The work is performed at night from 9pm to 6am to minimize traffic impacts and community disruption.

It is anticipated that the closures will last until Wednesday morning but schedules are always subject to change.





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Children ages 6 months – 4 years may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

Photo courtesy Vaccines.gov
OLYMPIA – Several COVID-19 vaccination series for children are being considered for emergency use authorization in the coming days, including:
  • A Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 6 months – 4 years
  • A Moderna vaccines for children ages 6 months -- 5 years
  • A second Moderna vaccine for youth ages 6 – 17 years

The agencies that must authorize or recommend vaccines for these ages are the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. 

If the recommendations for these vaccines pass, the Washington State Department of Health will begin supplying healthcare providers with vaccines for children ages 6 months to 4 years.

“Getting vaccinated remains the best way to protect yourself and those around you. We applaud the patience of parents awaiting this authorization,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. 
“We expect enough vaccines to meet initial demand and that supply will continue to increase in the coming days and weeks.

“We will continue to monitor supply to meet the needs of those seeking out COVID-19 vaccines for all age groups. We are all in it together.”

While parents are understandably eager for their young children to receive these vaccines, similar to other vaccine rollouts the Department of Health urges them to remain patient. 

Overwhelming demand may temporarily slow the pediatric vaccination process while more providers and healthcare systems may take time to support the potential increase in demand.

To make a vaccine or booster appointment, visit Vaccine Locator, Vaccines.gov, or call the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 833-VAX-HELP or simply contact your local pharmacy. 



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Gloria Nagler: In the garden

Thursday, June 16, 2022

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z Nagler

Nothin' like an overcast day in the garden...

--Gloria Z Nagler




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Outdoor Family Story Time at the Shoreline Library on Tuesdays

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Outdoor Family Story Time at the Shoreline Library Tuesdays at 12:30pm in June and July.
  • June 21 
  • June 28
  • July 5
  • July 12
  • July 19
Join Miss Laurie for stories and songs outside at the front entrance of the Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155.

This is under the roof but still outdoors. Please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or mat to sit on. 



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Even year elections proposal clears committee, heads to full King county council


The King County Council’s Committee of the Whole on Wednesday voted 7-2 to approve a King County charter amendment that would move elections for county executive, county assessor, county director of elections, and county councilmembers to even-numbered years. It will next go to the full council for final approval. If approved at full Council, the proposal will go to voters on the November ballot.

“I am committed to making our elections as fair and accessible as possible and the data is clear that voter turnout during odd-year elections is dramatically lower than even-year elections, meaning many voters have no voice in who represents them in key offices,” said Councilmember Claudia Balducci, who introduced the proposal. 
“Moving county races to even years means we’re welcoming participation by more voters and more diverse voters—younger people, people of color, renters. Their voices matter and this is an easy, commonsense way to make our elections more accessible and therefore more representative of the will of the people that we serve.”

Even-year elections regularly see higher voter turnout than odd-years. Since 2010, King County’s average voter turnout rate is 77% in even-numbered years and 47% in odd-numbered years. In 2021, countywide ballot measures and offices had 40-41% turnout, while countywide ballot measures and offices in 2020 saw voter turnout between 78% and 80%.

Voter turnout in even-year elections is also more reflective of the electorate. Areas with more renters see a higher odd-year drop than areas with more homeowners and voters of color have a bigger dip in turnout in odd-years than white voters.

The King County Council is expected to take up the charter amendment for final passage at the June 28 Council meeting. If approved, it will go to voters in November.



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African Showcase at Cromwell Park Amphitheater June 26

Gansango Dance Company

African Showcase at Cromwell Park Amphitheater 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 on Sunday, June 26, 3:30pm. Family program, all ages welcome.

Presented by Gansango Dance Company

Travel to Africa for a day! Join this talented group of musicians and dancers as they interweave contemporary and traditional West African dance with drumming, song, and audience participation. Come clap your hands, move your feet, or bring a blanket or chair and simply sit back in the park to enjoy.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, you can check the status of our Cromwell Park programs on our Events Calendar and the Shoreline Library Facebook page, or by calling 206-362-7550.

The library is hosting three more programs on Sundays at Cromwell Park Amphitheater this summer. Mark your calendars: 

The Zaniac Comedy Show at Cromwell Park!
Sunday, July 17, 3:30pm

Sounds Waves at Cromwell Park
Sunday, August 14, 3:30pm

Family Dance Party at Cromwell Park! 
Sunday, August 28, 3:30pm 



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Shoreline Walks: Hillwood and Richmond Highlands History Walk this Saturday


Explore neighborhoods, parks and trails on some of the best walking routes in our City. Designed for adults ages 50+ but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free.

No need to sign up, just show up at the meetup location and we'll take care of the rest! Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome to join.

For a full list of walks visit www.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks

Saturday, June 18, 2022, 10:00am

Hillwood and Richmond Highlands History Walk NEW!

Join staff from the Shoreline Historical Museum in a walk around Hillwood and Richmond Highlands that highlights various historic and contemporary aspects of these neighborhoods. 

Particular Points of interest are the old Fircrest location and Sculpture Park. This walk is part of a three walk series; with each unique walk focusing on a different subject: “Boundaries”, “Historical Structures” and “Artworks”.

Walk is approximately 2 miles, 2 hours and is rated Moderate

Meet at Shoreline Historical Museum Parking Lot, 18501 Linden Ave N. Shoreline (additional parking across street at Fred Meyer) Walk Leader: Shoreline Historical Museum



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Friendship Academy finds a new home in Shoreline

Friendship Academy
Photo by Marla Tullio
Some Shoreline area residents may have noticed the new sign that says Friendship Academy on the old police station at N 185th and Midvale. 

Hmmmm I wonder what that is? 

Well, it’s the new home of an established nonprofit called Friendship Adventures that has served adults with disabilities in our area for over 18 years. 

After operating for many years out of community centers and other temporary spaces, Friendship Adventures finally has a home.

Friendship Adventures provides recreation and social programs such as cooking, art, and dance classes, holiday parties, social activities, field trips, health and fitness programs, formal and themed dances, vacations, daytime activity programs, and day trips around the greater Seattle area. 

The focus is on adults over the age of 21 with developmental disabilities, many of whom are socially isolated and basically alone outside of their living situations. 

Friendship Adventures was formed to fill that void, building friendships one smile at a time!

Friendship Adventures is currently looking for paid part-time staff and instructors, volunteers, and donations to get our programs up and running. 

Do you have a special skill or talent you’d like to teach in a small group setting? Does your teen need volunteer hours or do you or someone you know need a part-time job helping people have fun in the community? Would you like to come help us in our garden? Friendship Adventures is looking for you!

Learn more at https://friendshipadventures.org and please contact us at info@friendshipadventures.org



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Scene on the Sound: yet another very very low tide

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Walking on to the ferry has taken on a whole new meaning. 

Wednesday's tide was even lower than Tuesday's. SpaceWeather.com says the moon is wobbling a bit in its orbit and that is causing the strong, low tides. We'll have another low tide Thursday but it won't top Wednesday's.

SpaceWeather was pretty casual about the moon wobbling. They're much more interested in geomagnetic storms and what they can do to east coast cities.

Beachgoers are reminded that tidepool critters are not used to being exposed to the air like this. Please don't step on them or pick them up.

You actually are not supposed to take anything away from the beach. Those shells are an important part of the marine environment.

The passenger walkway to the ferry is designed to rise and fall with the tides. I can only imagine the angle with these low tides. Walk-on passengers probably need climbing gear. 

--Diane Hettrick



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Old Dog Haven Festival July 16 - register now for competitive events


OH! What FUN is going to be had at the Old Dog Haven Festival!!

On Saturday July 16, 2022 from 10am - 5pm at Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Old Dog Haven Festival will be holding fun contests for you and your furry friend(s)!

Do you and your dog have an uncanny resemblance? Perhaps your dog is your cosplay sidekick? Maybe athletic endeavor is more your speed? 

Come join us in our contests on event day to win a prize! Our Look Alike and Pageant Contest will start earlier in the day, while Scoop-the-Poop and 8-Legged Race will start in the afternoon. Entries may be limited on day of event and Pageant

Contest requires ticket purchase advanced registration.

Event tickets $30 for adults (Free for children under 12) include:
  • Five (5) Festival tokens (valued $10) to use on games of your choice - and 50% off additional token purchases
  • Admission to Silent Auction and Pageant Contest
  • Festival swag bag
  • First 50 to check in will receive a Festival tote
Visit https://www.odhfestival.org/festivities for information and ticket sales.

All proceeds from this event will go to care for the senior dogs in Old Dog Haven’s network of Final Refuge homes.



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Scene on the Sound: Super low tide

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I saw a notice that the tide would be extra low on Tuesday. No kidding.

Two observations: I have never seen the front of this breakwater. And it always amazes me that the ferry can dock when the water is so low.

I was on a field trip under the old dock during a very low tide and we could walk within a dozen feet of the end of the dock. Either the ferries have an incredibly shallow draught or there's a drop off at the end of the pier. Feel free to inform me.

The field trip was for an introductory oceanography class from the UW. The most valuable class I have ever taken, it taught me about Puget Sound and its influence on everything around us. It should be required in schools.

--Diane Hettrick



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VFW Post 3348 and the Shoreline Compass Veterans Center

Chris Christophersen and members of VFW Post 3348 present a check and gift cards to Shree Vigil at the Shoreline Compass Veterans Center. Photo from VFW Post 3348.

By Carl “Chris” Christophersen
Post Commander VFW Post 3348

VFW Post 3348 just presented 25 gift cards ($50 each) to Program Manager, Shree Vigil, of the Shoreline Veterans Center (SVC) – 1 of 14 facilities owned and run by the Compass Housing Alliance (CHA) -- funded by King County. 

SVC is setup to house 25 formerly homeless veterans (21 male and 4 female) -- no children. CHA has other facilities that accept families. 

Each veteran at SVC must pass an interview with the VA. There are no requirements for income and in fact some of the residents have zero income.

The Shoreline Compass Veterans Center is on N 200th across from Aurora Village

Each resident has their own room with a lockable door, a set of dishes and silverware, electricity, hand soap and towels, heat, a bed with covers, a mini refrigerator, a dresser, a closet, and a desk. While there is no running water in each room -- rooms are in pods (3-5 rooms) where each pod has a restroom and a bathroom.

None of the residents are provided any cooked meals daily -- but there is a large community kitchen (2 stoves, a cooler, a freezer, a microwave, a toaster, 2 sinks and a garbage disposal) for their use.

There is a separate storage room where residents can borrow fry pans, pots, spatulas, and some donated canned goods. Those with no income get VA Vouchers, $350 monthly food stamps and donations from friends, family and caring citizens. Annie’s Community Kitchen in Edmonds supplies them one cooked dinner per week. Several residents get Meals-on-Wheels. 

Veterans sell poppies to raise money
SVC is staffed 24/7/365 and always welcomes individual-sized food donations.

In addition, VFW Post 3348 donated $1,500 toward a kitchen remodel that Shree wants to get done. 

The funding source of these donations came from our recent Memorial Day Buddy Poppy event that we held at the Shoreline Fred Meyer, Central Market, and the Thrashers Corner Fred Meyer in Bothell. 

Other than SVC, we donated an additional $5,000 to other organizations that service veterans.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Bounty

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Dembowski awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Heidi Shepherd

Heidi Shepherd with Rod Dembowski
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski on Tuesday awarded Heidi Shepherd with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

“It’s a privilege to celebrate and honor Heidi for her incredible service to North King County residents, by awarding her the highest honor given by the King County Council,” Dembowski said. 
“She has helped so many of our neighbors find housing, food security, better health and new opportunities to thrive. 
"Congratulations Heidi and thank you for all you do!”

Shepherd currently serves as Board President of the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA), an advocacy organization that works to build partnerships with providers, school districts, community advocates, residents, elected officials, and faith communities in the cities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, and Woodinville.

“This medal is a powerful reminder that we must work together with persistence and urgency to ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity for stability, growth and belonging,” Shepherd said.

Shepherd is also a 30-year-plus member of the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, serves as Chair of King County’s Veterans, Seniors, Human Services Levy Advisory Board, and is a member of the North King County Coalition on Homelessness.

“NUHSA is thrilled to learn of Heidi’s recognition by the King County Council and the significant award presented by Councilmember Rod Dembowski,” said Silje Sodal, Executive Director of NUHSA. 
“We are grateful for her long-standing leadership, passion and dedication to not just this organization and its advocacy for human services, but to every organization she is involved with.”

See the video clip of Heidi receiving the medal.

This marks the seventh year that councilmembers have each selected someone from their district whose work embodies the spirit of King’s question. Councilmember Dembowski authored the original legislation in 2015, establishing the program.


Updated 6-15-22 to add the video clip

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Jobs: Kitchen positions and back up bartenders at Drumlin and Ridgecrest Public House

We are hiring at Drumlin and Ridgecrest Public House for the summer or permanent employment. 

We serve beer, cider and wine, and a small kitchen in Drumlin provides a basic menu for both locations to supplement the nightly food trucks at the curb.

We have six full time staff and three part time staff. Behind the scenes is clean, organized and fun, and all the customers are having a good day, or at least trying to.

Kitchen position: one or two part time positions to cover Wednesday – Sunday 2-10 pm at Drumlin. Assemble, prep and plate sandwiches, salads, and snacks; serve and bus tables; wash dishes. No commercial kitchen experience required, but significant familiarity with cooking is; we will train. You must enjoy prioritizing, multitasking, moving quickly, communicating, and working well with others. 

This is a great job for people who like doing things with their hands and having people around them, but not necessarily engaging directly with people as the primary part of their job. Must be 18 or older. Pay is $16/hour DOE plus pooled tips averaging $10/hour.

Backup bartender: one or two part time positions to cover rotating shifts 4-9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays at Drumlin and Ridgecrest Pub, and a Sunday brunch 10 am – 12 pm at Drumlin. (We will consider full time permanent employment with health benefits for the right person.) 

No bartender experience required, but significant familiarity with beer, cider and wine is; we will train. You must enjoy talking with people, working well with others, moving quickly, multitasking, and walking a lot. This is a great job for people who like to do things with their hands and engage with people directly. Must be 21 or older. Pay is $16/hour DOE plus pooled tips averaging $20/hour.

If you are interested, please email your resume and a cover letter to joinus@drumlin.pub



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Wash your car on grass - not concrete

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline shares this environmental reminder:

Washing your car in your driveway sends oils, grease, and heavy metals into the nearest storm drain and our natural waterways.

To wash your car at home, do so on a grassy area where dirty wash water will get filtered through soil and not harm Shoreline’s waterways and wildlife.



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Rally against mass shootings drew close to 250 marchers Sunday morning in LFP


By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Mike Remarcke

Close to 250 people, many dressed in the orange and red t-shirts of the Moms Demand Action (against gun violence) gathered Sunday morning, June 12, 2022 at Brookside Elementary in Lake Forest Park.

Enough is Enough the shirts say

They were there to express their concern about the epidemic of gun violence in America and their frustration at the lack of action from political leaders to protect the public.

In honor of the students and teachers who lost their lives on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas we rally against mass shootings.
PTA not NRA

They marched with home-made signs to Lake Forest Park Elementary where they gathered to hear speeches from local advocates and local politicians.

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. 
State Senator David Frockt

They were joined by State Senator David Frockt, State Representatives Gerry Pollet and Shelley Kloba.


Lake Forest Park Police officers provided a watchful presence, stopping traffic on Ballinger Way to allow the marchers to safely pass.


This event was organized by a collection of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park parents.



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Hamlin Park is a good place for birding

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Photo by David Walton

I was photoing this morning in Hamlin Park with my son and we came across this Pileated Woodpecker (male). Notice the red mustache behind the beak. 

Hamlin Park is generally a very good place for birding.

16006 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155



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Shoreline Schools selects Rachel Belfield as new Public Information Officer

Rachel Belfield, Shoreline Schools
Public Information Officer
Rachel Belfield has been selected to serve as the Shoreline Schools Public Information Officer, announced Superintendent Susana Reyes. 

This appointment is subject to approval by the Shoreline School Board. She has been serving as Public Information Officer in an interim capacity, succeeding Curtis Campbell, who had been in the role since 2015.

Rachel is joining the superintendent’s office from the Home Education Exchange, where she has served as the office manager and registrar. 

Before working for Shoreline Schools, Rachel worked in marketing and communications for agencies, for the in-house creative department at Starbucks, and as Marketing Director at Committee for Children. 

A Shoreline Schools graduate herself, Rachel has a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, public relations, and advertising from Boston University.

“We are excited to have Rachel join us as our new Public Information Officer,” said Superintendent Reyes. “Her breadth of skills and experience will serve our district well in all facets of the role. We look forward to our work together. Welcome, Rachel!”


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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics


The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® Campaign for Special Olympics Washington is to create awareness and excitement for Special Olympics and to encourage support and attendance of the State Spring Games.

The involvement of law enforcement at the Opening Ceremony is an important addition to the pageantry of the Games. Law enforcement’s role as “Guardians of the Flame” is apparent as officers from around the state join together to carry the “Flame of Hope” into the arena.

The 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg will take place from June 15-17 with runs across Washington State.

The torch will be in Shoreline Friday morning, June 17, 2022. 

The route runs the length of Shoreline as Edmonds police officers meet Shoreline officers at the county line. The Shoreline group, which includes Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and others, will run with the torch and some athletes to the Seattle line where it will be handed off to Seattle PD.

Eventually, all will converge at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma to kick off the Special Olympics Washington State Spring Games on Friday evening, June 17. 

The lighting of the cauldron from the torch marks the start of the Games and the beginning of competition for more than 2,000 athletes, Unified partners and coaches from across the state. 

Law enforcement’s role in protecting the symbolism and integrity of this ceremony greatly enhances the experience of the athletes participating in the Games.



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Gloria's Insects: Love in the Afternoon

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler


(On the outside wall of our house. They remained in this position for at least ten minutes! My best guess is March Flies. Funny, the things you notice when you're a photog:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler




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American Legion Post 227 honors one of their own - Justin Fitch

SSgt Justin Fitch, US Army served
nine tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Article and photos by Doug Cerretti 

Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion held their general membership meeting Tuesday June 7, 2022. 

After proceeding with normal business, newly elected officers were installed who will be responsible for guiding Post 227 in the 2022 to 2023 fiscal year. 

As dictated by tradition we followed the installation of officers with dinner. 

However, this end of the year meeting had a very solemn endeavor. 

Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 honored one of our own, SSgt Justin Fitch, US Army, who passed away March 28, 2022. 

Justin graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2000 and went on to serve as an elite Army Airborne Ranger (2nd Battalion 75th Regiment). 

He served nine tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

Justin was 41 years old. Several members of Justin’s family including his mother, Camille Blakey Callner, and sister, Brittany Freeman, were in attendance.

We conducted the ceremony of draping the Post Charter in black in honor of Justin. 

Post 227 also honored Justin by engaging Michael Reagan of the Fallen Heroes Project (https://www.fallenheroesproject.org) for a portrait that he presented to Justin’s mother, Camille.


Michael Reagan of the Fallen Heroes Project
presents Justin's portrait to his mother, Camille

Justin was wonderfully multi-faceted: a sensitive artist, a stalwart soldier, a quick-witted soul who loved to laugh, a person who found beauty in ordinary things, and someone who was an unfailingly loyal support to his family and friends. 

He will be missed by Family, Friends, Army Rangers with whom he served, and many others who knew him.



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Shorecrest and Shorewood students dominate awards in statewide science contest

OLYMPIA -- Washington State Department of Health (DOH) congratulates the winners of the first annual Washington Tracking Network (WTN) Youth Science Contest.

The WTN Youth Science Contest is an opportunity for high school students in Washington state to develop their science and communication skills by engaging with health and environmental data from their own communities.

Winning projects ranged from research papers to poems and were divided into three tracks: 
  1. Health Science, 
  2. Community Engagement, and 
  3. Science Communication. 
Winning projects were selected based on their content, health and equity impact, and presentation. Each track was judged separately by relevant experts within DOH.

Jennifer Sabel, WTN manager, said, “We designed the contest to have a broader appeal than traditional science contests, because we wanted all students to realize how science and equity can relate to their interests.”

Shoreline students dominated the competition, taking almost half of the top awards.

All winning projects can be viewed on the WTN website. Student and school information may be suppressed at student and/or parent request.

Health Science:

Individual Division
  • 1st Place - Relationship Between Hiking and Melanoma in Washington State, by Saisha Lakkoju, Bothell High School
  • 2nd Place (tie) - Mental Health of Washington State Youth, by Cherie Suzuki, Interlake High School
  • 2nd Place (tie) - The Association Between Air Stagnation and Melanoma Incidence in Washington and the Racial Disparity in Melanoma Care, by Jamie K.
  • 3rd Place - Connection Between ACEs and Addiction, by Xingjian Ma, Pullman High School

Group Division
  • 1st Place - Poverty and Disability in Washington State, by Ankhita Sathanur, Ikshita Sathanur, and Meha Shah, Eastlake High School
  • 2nd Place - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Washington, by Connor Wakefield, Dacotah P., and a student that wishes to not be named, Shorecrest High School

Community Engagement:

Individual Division
  • 1st Place - Adolescent Mental Health in Washington, by Minseo Kim, Shorewood High School
  • 2nd Place - STIs in Young Adults, by Simon Feist, Saint George's School
  • 3rd Place - Get Tested Get Treated, by Rachel Kollarmalil, Liberty High School

Group Division
  • 1st Place - The English Support Network, by Ankhita Sathanur, Ikshita Sathanur, and Meha Shah, Eastlake High School
  • 2nd Place - A Washington that Works for Everyone: Transportation Reformed, by Christina Jones and Jonnika Kwon, Holy Names Academy
  • 3rd Place - Breast Cancer Screening, by Sarah Feng and Gretchen Forsythe, Shorewood High School

Science Communication:

Individual Division
  • 1st Place - Secondhand Smoke PSA, by Jonah Chesnut, Shorecrest High School
  • 2nd Place - Smoking Causes Lung Cancer PSA, by Jazmin Austria-Ball, Shorecrest High School

Group Division
  • 1st Place - Fentanyl Facts, by Ankhita Sathanur, Ikshita Sathanur, and Meha Shah, Eastlake High School
  • 2nd Place - Toxic Survival, by Flora Cummings and Lyla Higgins, Shorecrest High School
  • 3rd Place - Asthma Science Communication Project for Teens, by Sofia Vila Vignali, Mila, and Bryan C., Shorecrest High School

WTN is a DOH program that makes public health data more accessible. The mission of WTN is to provide health and environmental data and tools, develop partnerships, and inform data-driven policy and programmatic decisions, with the goal of improving health and health equity in Washington.

The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection.



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Photo: Poem - Alone in the Cold

Monday, June 13, 2022

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

 Alone in the cold a young bud will wait,

to finally bloom before it is too late.

                                           Caitlin Rimmer




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COVID-19 Local Case Numbers as of Friday, June 10, 2022

REGIONAL COVID-19 NUMBERS
REGION RESULTS FOR Shoreline, LFP, North Seattle

COVID-19 Local Case Numbers as of Friday, June 10, 2022

Stay current on vaccinations and boosters, keep the windows open, and consider wearing a mask at crowded events.

King county cases
  • Cases in past 7 days - 8,147 
  • Average daily cases - 1,250
King county hospitalizations
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 103 
  • Average daily hospitalizations - 15
King county deaths
  • Deaths in past 14 days - 32 
  • Daily average deaths - 2

Seattle Cases
  • Cases in past 7 days - 3,432 
  • Average daily cases - 490
Seattle Hospitalizations
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 28 
  • Average daily hospitalizations - 4
Seattle Deaths
  • Deaths in 14 days - 9  
  • Average daily deaths - 1

Shoreline cases
  • Cases in past 7 days - 232
  • Average daily cases - 34
Shoreline Hospitalizations
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 3    
  • Average daily hospitalizations - <1
Shoreline Deaths
  • Total deaths - 139
  • Deaths in 14 days - 2
  • Average daily deaths - <1

Lake Forest Park cases
  • Cases in past 7 days - 64
  • Average daily cases - 10
Lake Forest Park Hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 36
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 0 
  • Average daily hospitalizations - 0
Lake Forest Park Deaths
  • Total deaths - 6
  • Deaths in 14 days - 0 
  • Average daily deaths - 0


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