New Mural at Compass Ronald Commons

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Artist Sydney Simmons with her Ronald Commons mural - photo by Karoline Simmons

Article and photo by Kathy Plant

A colorful new mural is now brightening the playground/garden area of Compass Ronald Commons thanks to the design and painting work of college student Sydney Simmons. 

Sydney and her family are members of Shoreline Covenant Church so when Corinne McKisson, Program Manager, expressed a desire for a mural, the church's Serve Locally Committee knew exactly who within their congregation could meet that need. 

Sydney came up with an engaging design and quickly created the mural.

Ronald Commons is an affordable housing development in Shoreline at 178th St between Aurora Ave N and Linden Ave N. Approximately 50 children reside in the development but they will not be the only ones appreciating her cheerful mural. 

Thanks Sydney for using your talents to benefit our community.

Correction: the photo is by Karoline Simmons

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Boston 1773


 Boston 1773



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Shorecrest graduate to compete at the North American Irish Dance nationals

Lyla Higgins to compete in Montreal in the North American
Irish Dance Nationals.

2022 Shorecrest graduate Lyla Higgins is representing our region and city of Edmonds at the North American Irish Dance Nationals in Montreal, Canada this July 2nd weekend. 

Lyla Higgins is a champion-level competitive Irish dancer from the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dancing in Edmonds, WA, and she qualified for the prestigious National competition this year. In Montreal, she will compete against more than 100 dancers her age.

“Lyla is a stylish dancer with immense natural talent. She has excelled competitively and also artistically - recently choreographing her own dance for our end-of-year recitals called Metamorphosis,” notes founder and head teacher, Lauren Carroll-Bolger.

Apart from being a skilled dancer, she teaches the next generation of dancers and is a dedicated student. Her academic achievement outside of Irish dancing secured her a place at the University of Washington next year. 

Carroll-Bolger notes that “her time management and detail-orientation help her excel as a dancer and a student, and I enjoy every moment teaching her.”

Irish dancing has been a mainstay of Irish culture since the earliest days of the celts. The traditional music and dance scene were deeply entwined, as throughout the generations, locals would gather to play music and dance. The dance form evolved from its most traditional roots when the Gaelic League was founded in 1893 that promoted Irish language and culture which included dance.

Any budding dancer can explore this dance form and develop their artistry at the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dancing. Summer classes and camps are available in Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace, and fall registration is already open for budding Irish dancers.

Come experience this living tradition at our Washington summer classes and camps!

Summer Classes:
  • Dates and Time: Thursdays, July 7-August 11th, 5-6pm
  • Location: Edmonds Masonic Lodge, 515 Dayton Street, Edmonds, WA 98020
  • Cost: $120
Mountlake Terrace Summer Camp:
  • Dates and Time: July 12-14, 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Location: Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
  • Cost: $170-$187
Edmonds Summer Camp:
  • Dates and Time: August 1-3, 5-7pm
  • Location: Edmonds Masonic Lodge, 515 Dayton Street, Edmonds, WA 98020
  • Cost: $150
Register online at https://www.chirishdance.com/summer-camp.

Contact Lauren Carroll-Bolger at carrollhendersonsid@gmail.com for more information.

Carroll-Henderson School, an Irish dancing school focusing on traditional, artistic, and competitive Irish dancing in Washington and Montana for all dancers ages 3-18 is open for fall registration now. See our website, www.chirishdance.com for more details.



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Rollover crash on Ridgecrest street Friday sends four to hospitals

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

A Ridgecrest resident was making a left turn to NE 174th on Friday evening July 1, 2022 when a southbound Ford Escort hit the northbound turning car.  

The southbound car flipped upside down and landed across the sidewalk. The driver of the southbound vehicle was taken by the Shoreline Medic unit to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition. 

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The passenger in the same car had to be extricated from the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital by medics.

Two people in the Ridgecrest vehicle were taken by aid car to a local hospital.

Photo by Seattle Poppy
The street was blocked for some time during the accident investigation



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Homicide investigation in Richmond Beach with suspect in custody

On Wednesday June 29, 2022, King County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a welfare check at a residence around NW Richmond Beach Rd and 20th Ave NW.

Deputies subsequently arrested a 29-year-old male for investigation of homicide. The victim is a 70-year-old female.

The investigation is still active and ongoing. 



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Local acupuncturist charged with unprofessional conduct

In May 2022 the Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Program charged acupuncturist Adam Lee Gardner, Sr. (AC60756013) with unprofessional conduct. Gardner allegedly touched a patient’s genitals, breasts, and pulled the patient’s blanket and underwear down without consent.

The Washington Department of Health presents this information as a service to the public. The provider has a period of time to respond to the charges, after which the Program will make its enforcement decision.

The provider's credential to practice is active while enforcement is pending.



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Burglar found hiding in Shoreline home

On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Shoreline PD responded to a burglary in progress with an unknown man inside the house.

The R/P found the backdoor to the attached garage was broken into and he could hear noise coming from the basement storage room just off the garage. He called 911 after he opened the basement door and found an unknown subject hiding deep inside.

When officers arrived on scene they found the suspect in the far corner of the basement area where the ceiling was low. The suspect was completely covered under everything he could find in the basement to conceal himself.

Officers had to move items in order to get to the suspect. The suspect was placed into custody without incident. It is unknown how long the suspect had been hiding in the basement and when he actually broke into the garage. The suspect was arrested for Residential Burglary

The location of the incident was not disclosed.



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No injuries from crash on Westminster Way Wednesday

file photo
Residents near Westminster Way and N 148th were alarmed by a loud crash Wednesday night June 29, 2022 just after midnight.

Multiple fire and police vehicles responded to the 911 calls.

It was a one-car crash into a fence. The four occupants had no need for treatment.



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Beavers return to Lake Forest Park - learn about them at free Nature Walks on July 7 and August 9


From Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation

We are thrilled to announce that beavers are back -- and this time, they found a perfect place to settle in the ponds at Grace Cole Nature Park.

After observing the pond level rising at Grace Cole Nature Park, our volunteers used a wildlife camera to confirm the presence of at least one beaver.

From the LFPSF wildlife camera at Grace Cole Nature Park showing one of the
actual beavers living there - we now have verified there are 2.

The last time beavers were in the news here it was a story of conflict, when "Beatrix" the Beaver began building a dam on Hillside Creek (a tributary to Brookside Creek). Unfortunately, her work threatened to flood the entrance to Brookside Elementary school's parking lot and the playfield.

The neighbors and the Foundation brought in BeaversNW, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help humans coexist with beavers. There was little to be done in that case except relocate "Beatrix" to better habitat, and she is now happily living in the upper Skagit valley.

The same type of beaver lives at Grace Cole. 
From the Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) "Living with Beavers"

Grace Cole Nature Park, however, is seemingly ideal beaver habitat. We invited Elyssa Kerr from Beavers NW to see the site and she agreed we can just let them be. Usually, beaver ponds reach an equilibrium level, and don't need any further interventions. If the pond levels get too high, we have BeaversNW standing by to help with "pond leveling" devices.

Since beavers are mostly nocturnal, you probably won't see the beavers, but you can see their handiwork from the boardwalk viewing platform. The dam extends to the left across the outlet of the pond. The lodge is harder to see, but is a large dome of sticks across on the west shore.

Register with the QR code in the flyer or with these links:

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Shoreline City Council seeks volunteers for voters’ pamphlet pro and con committees

Friday, July 1, 2022

Previous voters' pamphlet
Shoreline City Council seeks volunteers for voters’ pamphlet pro and con committees for Shoreline Proposition 1: Maintenance and Operations Levy for Public Safety and Community Services

At its June 28 meeting, the Shoreline City Council indicated that they intend to move forward with placing a maintenance and operations levy for public safety and community services on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot. This levy would replace the 2016 maintenance and operations levy that expires at the end of this year.

Accompanying the ballots will be the King County Voters' Pamphlet. The pamphlet will include an explanatory statement from the City that states the effect of the levy if approved. 

In response will be statements in support and opposition to the ballot measure. State law requires the City Council to appoint two committees to draft the pro and con statements. 

The committees can have no more than three members each; however, the committees may seek advice from any person or persons. The committees will also have an opportunity to write a rebuttal statement to the other side’s statement.

Individuals interested in applying for one of the committee positions should submit a community service application no later than Thursday, July 21 at 10:00am. 

Applications can be found online  If you would like a paper copy of the applications, contact the City Clerk’s Office at clk@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2230. 

The City Council will review applications and appoint the committee members at its July 25 business meeting.

To learn more about the requirements for the voters' pamphlet and the duties of the pro and con committees, you can review the 2022 Jurisdiction Manual at King County Elections.



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Local student earns degree at St. Cloud State University

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (June 29, 2022) - St. Cloud State University graduated more than 1,132 students during spring semester 2022.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR, HONORS

Seattle, WA

Tyler Flaten, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Software Engineering, Summa Cum Laude


St. Cloud State University is Minnesota's second-largest university, with more than 11,000 students from our regional communities, area states, and 90 different nations. Students choose from more than 60 graduate study programs and more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs that hold nearly every available national accreditation. The 100-acre campus is located about an hour northwest of Minneapolis along the banks of the Mississippi River.



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For the Birds: Baby Birds are still a Happen’ Thing

American Robin. by Elaine Chuang --
notice the gape (colored area at base of bill)
newly fledged - still begging for food
By Christine Southwick

Three Dark-eyed Juncos just hatched in my hanging fuchsia plant just a week ago. Oh, Happy Day!

Many local birds have second broods. This year because of the cool wet spring which made bugs and caterpillars scarce, many of our birds are trying again if their first brood didn’t make it, or not all the nestlings survived.

Chestnut-backed Chickadee by Craig Kerns
gape still showing--first bath?
Black-capped and Chestnut-backed Chickadees routinely have second broods. 

So do our local birds like juncos, Song Sparrows, Spotted Towhees, and Red-breasted Nuthatches. 

Our native woodpeckers, and raptors do not.

When birds leave their nest, they are the full size of their parents, unlike ducks and waterfowl. 

Indeed, most fledglings appear a little larger because their fresh feathers are fluffy, whereas their harried, overworked parents are somewhat bedraggled.

Now is the time to be watching for nests in tall weeds, young birds with extra color at the base of their beaks, and fledglings that have awkward flying, especially after taking their first couple of baths.

Dark-eyed Junco feeding fledgling
photo by Christine Southwick
It is so fun to watch the newly fledged babies following their parent, fluttering their wings, and loudly begging for food.

That only happens for the first few days. Then the parents start teaching their young how to feed themselves, often bringing their young to feeders, and suet.

Northern Flickers, Downy, and Hairy and Pileated Woodpeckers will bring their offspring to my suet feeders. 

The parents start out hanging on the suet, getting a bill-full and flying over to the waiting youngsters, sticking the suet into their mouths. 

This is repeated until the parent thinks that they have had enough instruction, where upon they wait for the youngsters to come get their own suet. As with most youngsters, some “get it” sooner than others.

What are these birds? Juvenile junco on left,
juvie Spotted Towhee on right
Photo by Christine Southwick
The three leading causes of bird demises are:
  1. Loss of Habitat; Keep tall trees, plant native shrubs, trees and flowers-native plants support the bus that our birds need.
  2. Death by cats; Keep your cats inside, or build/buy them an indoor-outdoor run. Ground nesters, like Juncos, Towhees and Song Sparrows nest in tall grass, bases of ferns, or weeds until early August.
  3. Window collisions and other objects; Position your feeders either within three feet of your windows, or more than ten feet away. If you have a window that gets hit, put up window cling-designs, visual distractors, anything to break up the reflection of an inviting habitat.
See previous For the Birds columns here



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Harborview braces for annual wave of fireworks injuries

Harborview Medical Center trauma specialists recently treated a patient who lost a hand to a fireworks injury. 

The hospital's Emergency Department is braced for the annual influx of those injuries, which number 40 to 50 per year.

“I remember many really tragic patients who lost body parts, hands, other things because of misadventures with fireworks,” said Dr. Michael Sayre, a professor of emergency medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. 
“The best strategy is not to get injured in the first place. So don't play with fireworks. Don't hold them in your hands, don't use them around children, and then you won't get hurt.”

Fireworks in the hands of young children make for especially perilous situations, Sayre said. Teens and adults also can fail to anticipate what can go wrong and misjudge their own vulnerability.



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Local student on Dean's List at Wichita State University

WICHITA, Kan. (June 30, 2022) - Wichita State University has announced the names of 3,178 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2022.

To be included on the honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Seattle, WA

Tanisha L Alexander

Wichita State University serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling more than 16,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.

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First woman named as Washington State Archivist

Heather Hirotaka, State Archivist
OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has appointed Heather Hirotaka, a longtime public servant, as the next Washington State Archivist, effective July 5, 2022.

Hirotaka will oversee Washington State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) that collects and preserves the state’s historical records and makes them available to the public, including researchers, historians, educators, students, journalists, and government agencies.

With branches in Bellevue, Bellingham, Cheney, Ellensburg, and Olympia, the State Archives offers local, dedicated research and customer service, and records-management education and training.

“Heather’s unique experience and expertise make her the ideal leader to enhance Washington State Archives’ culture of service and further our commitment to preserve and share Washington’s history,” said Secretary Hobbs.

Hirotaka is the first woman to serve as Washington State Archivist. She joined the OSOS in 2017, and in 2018 was named Director of Community Programs, overseeing Legacy Washington, the Combined Fund Drive, and the Address Confidentiality Program. Prior to joining the OSOS, she worked at the Thurston County Auditor’s office where, as Licensing and Recording Manager, she oversaw the public permanent archival records.

“Every day has a story and becomes part of our legacy; how we preserve it matters,” Hirotaka said. “Washington State Archives works to ensure that our unique and diverse history is captured and accessible for generations to come. I look forward to sharing my passion for our state’s archives and history with our amazing employees and the people we are privileged to serve every day.”

Hirotaka replaces Steve Excell, who retired in December 2021. Terry Badger was named State Archives’ Acting Director after Excell’s retirement; he will resume his previous role as Deputy Director.

Hirotaka earned her bachelor’s degree in law and justice from Central Washington University. She is a recent graduate of Leadership Thurston County, a Thurston County Chamber Foundation program that develops informed, skilled, and committed community leaders.

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Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees a number of areas within state government, including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal. 

The office also manages the State Archives and the State Library, documents extraordinary stories in Washington’s history through Legacy Washington, oversees the Combined Fund Drive for charitable giving by state employees, and administers the state’s Address Confidentiality Program to help protect survivors of crime.




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Candidate forum July 8: Lake Forest Park is in a different state Legislative District

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Lake Forest Park has been redistricted into the 1st Legislative District (state). The 1st district includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, Kirkland.

It is in both King and Snohomish counties. Lake Forest Park remains in the 7th Congressional district (congress).

The change will take effect after the November elections. The legislature will go into session in January 2023. 

The current 1st LD Washington state representatives are Davina Duerr and Shelley Kloba, both of whom are running again for state legislature. They will be on the primary ballot. Senator Derek Stanford's current term is not up, so is not on the ballot this year.

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County is hosting a virtual candidate forum.

Date: Friday, July 8, 6:30 - 7:30pm

How to watch: Join us on our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/lwvsnohomishcounty

In addition to the 1st LD (Legislative District) representatives, the US Senate, Congressional district 7 and the Secretary of State will be on the ballot.

The primary ballots should be arriving in your mailbox around July 15. Your completed ballot should be returned by August 2, 2022. You can drop your completed ballot in the mail or in a ballot box such as the one which will be at LFP City Hall.



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North City Cleaners is closing its doors

North City Cleaners closed permanently on Thursday June 30, 2022.

Thank you to all our many loyal customers. It has been our pleasure to serve you!

They will be having a Rummage Sale on July 1, 2, 5, 6.

If you need to contact them for any reason, call Eric at 206-362-3907 or email at eric@northcitycleaners.com

They are located at 17721 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155



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

There will be several overnight lane ramp closures on SR 104 and I-5 next week as Sound Transit contractor crews continue work on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension

236th SW and I-5
Plan ahead for the following closures:
  • All lanes of SR 104 at the I-5 interchange will close between 12:30am and 5am nightly beginning Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7, 2022.
  • The northbound I-5 off-ramp to westbound SR 104 will close nightly from 9pm to 5am the following morning beginning Tuesday, July 5 through the morning of Friday, July 8.
  • The eastbound SR 104 on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close nightly 9pm to 5am the following morning beginning Tuesday, July 5 through the morning of Friday, July 8.
  • The 236th Street on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close nightly at 12:30am and reopen at 5am Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7.
  • The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 104 will close nightly from 8pm to 11:59pm Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7.
  • The westbound SR 104 on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close nightly from 8pm to 11:59pm Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7.
  • The HOV direct access ramps to connecting SR 104 and I-5 will close nightly at 10pm and reopen the following morning at 5am beginning Tuesday, July 5 through the morning of Friday, July 8.


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Saws stolen from fire department truck


Two chainsaws, a cut-off saw and two sawzalls with their batteries were stolen from a fire department truck parked in front of a home Tuesday evening where fire was responding to a medical cal.


They should have the fire logo and SFD etched. Or, missing paint where our logo was.


Call 911 if you see a variety of saws being sold on local sites or in pawn shops.



Photos of items similar to those stolen are courtesy Shoreline Fire.



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Birds in the Backyard: Sitting on top of the jar




I'm sitting on top of the jar,
Just rolling along, just rolling along.

I'm quitting the blues of the world,
Just singing a song, just singing a song.


--Submitted by Wayne Pridemore
--All photos by Wayne Pridemore



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Fire department saws stolen from truck

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

PLEASE be on the lookout! Yesterday early evening while we were taking care of a patient on a medical call, someone decided they needed our very expensive and necessary fire equipment more than us.

Our engine was parked right outside the address.

We have taken security steps to decrease the chance of this happening again.

Please call 911 if you see a variety of saws being sold on local sites or in pawn shops.

It was two chainsaws, a cut-off saw and two sawzalls with their batteries. They should have our logo and SFD etched. Or, missing paint where our logo was!



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Executive Constantine, Seattle Mayor Harrell appoint experienced leader as Director of Public Health

Dr. Faisal Khan, Director of Public Health
Seattle-King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell today appointed Dr. Faisal Khan, a 25-year leader in public health at global, state and local levels - as the Director of Public Health - Seattle-King County.

"Dr. Khan has the experience and expertise to lead Public Health into the next phase, and he brings a fresh perspective to serving the people of King County," said Executive Constantine. " 
We look forward to his leadership as our dedicated employees continue our national reputation for excellence in public health and health equity - making King County a community where every person can thrive."

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Faisal Khan as our new director of public health," said Mayor Bruce Harrell. 

"From navigating through this stage of the pandemic to addressing public health crises like the disparate impacts of gun violence, Dr. Khan's decades of public health leadership will enhance the good work our strong team at Seattle-King County Public Health is doing to support vulnerable communities. 

"After several years of draining -- and critical -- emergency public health response, Dr. Khan has the experience and vision to lay a foundation as we refocus and rebuild for a healthy future of our region."

Dr. Khan said that “Public health is not just a career – it’s a calling in life. It’s a distinct honor and privilege to earn the trust of Executive Constantine and Mayor Harrell, and I look forward to earning the trust of the people of King County.”

“Having worked across the country, I know the esteem and respect that Public Health – Seattle & King County have from their peers, and I look forward to continuing that reputation. We have so much work ahead to continue our recovery through the pandemic, and I can’t wait to get started.”



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King County Auditor seeks community suggestions for future audits of county government

The King County Auditor’s Office is looking for input from the public as it plans its work for the next two years. To gather that input, the office launched a new website to gather community suggestions.

On the community input page, people can suggest agencies and activities to be audited, as well as make specific suggestions for improvement.

The King County Auditor’s Office conducts oversight of county government through independent audits, capital projects oversight, and other studies. In even numbered years, the King County Auditor’s Office puts together a work program of audit topics for approval by the King County Council.

Past audits have included reviewing Sheriff’s Office traffic stops, the county’s senior tax exemption program, Metro bus safety, pandemic planning, labor relations and much more.

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the community input page and share their ideas and suggestions. Ideas submitted before Aug. 15 will be considered for inclusion in the next work plan.



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Get your 4th of July spread at the Shoreline farmers market! 🍓


Get your 4th of July spread
at the Shoreline farmers market
We love reasons to gather and eat good food!
How to build a perfect picnic from vendors at the farmers market:
Sounds like a pretty good spread to me.....Have a safe and festive holiday weekend!

Check our website for vendor schedules and products



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Senior Planner (Transportation)

City of Shoreline
Senior Planner (Transportation)
SALARY: $84,906.00 - $107,605.00 Annually
CLOSING DATE: 7/17/2022

GENERAL SUMMARY

The vibrant city of Shoreline is going through an exciting period of growth and development that is supported by a progressive, expanding multi-modal transportation system. By 2025, the City’s strong transportation network will be enhanced by two new light rail stations, an extensive bike trail network, and a substantial bus system.

Within the City of Shoreline Public Works Department, the Transportation Planning Division has a critical role in developing a future multi-modal transportation system that continues to effectively support the City’s vibrant neighborhoods, thriving economy, and natural beauty. This Division’s responsibilities include developing citywide and subarea transportation plans, multi-modal corridor studies, urban design, and complete streets. The Transportation Planning Division is hiring a Senior Transportation Planner. This position has a key role in developing the City’s multi-modal transportation system.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Senior Transportation Planner will be filled by a “big picture” thinker, who can move with ease between the political, planning, and design/engineering realms of transportation project development. Position responsibilities include: 
  • Coordinating with transportation agencies in local and regional planning activities and committees;
  • Reviewing, coordinating, and assessing new development on behalf of the Division and participating in the City's development review process;
  • Updating and implementing the City's Transportation Master Plan;
  • Developing the City's annual six-year Transportation Improvement Plan;
  • Managing the initial development/cost estimates through pre-design/conceptual engineering of major capital projects as assigned by the Transportation Planning Manager;
  • Developing and coordinating grant funding strategies for capital projects;
  • Developing parking management policies and coordinating their implementation;
  • Updating and implementing the City's Commute Trip Reduction Plan;
  • Managing Federal compliance programs (e.g. ADA, Title VI); and
  • Provide highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support to the Transportation Planning Manager.
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Jobs: City of Shoreline Extra Help – Permitting Assistant

City of Shoreline
Extra Help – Permitting Assistant
SALARY: $22.93 - $27.63 Hourly
CLOSING DATE: 7/13/2022

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

This position has been reposted to expand the pool of candidates. If you have already applied, we have your application and there is no need to reapply.

The Permitting Assistant performs general administrative, customer service and permit related tasks in support of the City's Permitting function.

This is a part time <20 hours a week position. Schedule is flexible during regular business hours.

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LFP Mayor: The Economics of City Finances

Property tax allocation for Lake Forest Park
From Mayor Jeff Johnson

With soaring inflation and home values, I often hear from residents that the city must be flush with additional revenue due to the increased property tax collected on those ever-increasing home values. 

Well, nothing could be further from the truth. 

By state law, the city has two options every year: 
  • one, collect the same amount of property tax revenue as the previous year, regardless of home values; or 
  • realize a one percent increase in that revenue by a vote of the council. Any increase beyond the maximum one percent set by the state requires a vote of the residents. 
As you can imagine, with annual inflation since the incorporation of Lake Forest Park in 1961 averaging 3.73%, and revenues increasing by a mere one percent it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain levels of service.

Every year, cities across the State of Washington struggle to keep providing consistent levels of service, let alone provide the new programs, parks and pedestrian pathways I hear are priorities for many of our residents, as well as your Mayor and Council.

The Administration and City Council have done an excellent job over the years of keeping this city financially stable while working to provide the services and amenities the community desires and deserves, considering the growing disparity between revenue and costs. 

We know what we want as a community, now we need to discuss how and how quickly we achieve those goals. As I work with the Council over the coming months to adopt the 2023-2024 city budget, I encourage your involvement and feedback as we look to continue moving this city forward.



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Free organ recital by Janet Yieh July 8, 11am at St. Dunstan's followed by chat with the organ's builder

Organist Janet Yieh at St. Dunstan's July 8
Janet Yieh will bring the new Ortloff organ to life on Friday, July 8, presenting a recital.

She will highlight female composers, including Florence Price, Amy Beach, Germaine Tailleferre, Nadia Boulanger, and others. 

Janet is the newly appointed Director of Music at Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York City. 

An innovative concert recitalist and sacred music specialist, Janet was named one of the '20 under 30' promising artist by The Diapason magazine in 2017. 

Following Janet's recital, the organ's builder, Jonathan Ortloff, will be available to chat and answer any questions.

Friday, July 8, 2022

11:00 AM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
722 N 145th St.
Shoreline WA 98133


This concert is free for all to attend.



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Candidate Forum Series for Primary Election Races in Snohomish County

Nine candidate forums available for viewing

This year, we elect Washington State Legislators, Congressional Representatives, and others, within newly created voting-districts. The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County will hold nine candidate forums, asking questions of candidates in these primary races:

Pre-recorded forums:
  • Legislative District 21 – Position 2 (Recording date: 6/14)
  • Legislative District 32 – Senator (Recording date: 6/16) (includes Shoreline)
  • Legislative District 38 – Positions 1, 2 and Senator (Recording dates: 6/20, 6/22, 6/28)
  • Legislative District 39 – Positions 1 and 2 (Recording dates: 7/5, 7/6)
  • PUD Commissioner, District 3 (Recording Date 6/30)
Live-Streamed Forum:
  • Congressional District 1: Friday, July 8, 6:30 – 7:30pm (includes Kenmore) 
How to watch: Join us on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/lwvsnohomishcounty

Video and podcasts of all forums will be available after the recording date and can be accessed on the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County website, and on the League’s YouTube Channel.

Recordings of the forums will also air on our local community radio station, KSER 90.7 FM/KXIR 89.9 FM.

We invite voters to explore these forums - and to vote in the August 2nd election.

The League thanks the members of our 2022 Forum Partnership Coalition: AAUW, C3 Coalition, Edmonds College, The Daily Herald, KSER/KXIR, NAACP – Snohomish County, Sno-Isle Libraries and Sultan School District. 
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The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, the same year women won the vote. For 100 years, we have been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play a critical role in democracy. In 1976, the League sponsored the first televised presidential debates, winning an Emmy award for Outstanding Achievement in Broadcast Journalism. 

We sponsored televised Presidential debates throughout the 80’s, focusing on nonpartisan issues with a main goal of informing voters. The LWVSC has been upholding that tradition right here in Snohomish County by sponsoring debates and forums for local and state offices. Since our organization neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties, we can provide a thoughtful environment that allows voters to make their own informed choices.



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Multi-vehicle collision at 141st and Aurora Tuesday

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

All photos by Chris Read
The aftermath of a dramatic multi-vehicle collision that tied up traffic on Aurora on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 was captured in photos by Seattle resident Chris Read.

Collision Aurora Ave N and N 141, about 430am, June 28, 2022. Three vehicles were involved. The Silver car hit the yellow car and a tow truck with a vehicle in tow. 

The Seattle Fire Department had to cut the driver out of the yellow car.

No information on condition of drivers or how many were taken to Harborview.



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40 - 50 children a year end up in Harborview after falling from a window

A stick on plastic device will keep the window
 from opening far enough for a toddler.
Harborview Medical Center treated a child recently from a window fall who died. 

Every year, 40 to 50 children are admitted to Harborview after falling from an open window, says Dr. Brian Johnston, the hospital's chief of pediatrics.

Harborview’s Injury Prevention and Research Center estimates that over 85% percent of children who fall through windows first fall through a screen.

Insect screens are designed to keep bugs out, but not to keep children in, says Johnston, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Simple window stops can provide a safe solution.

“When we're using windows stop, an important number to remember is 4 inches. We want to allow a window to open up to 4 inches for ventilation, but windows that are more than 4 inches open allow a toddler or another child to pass through.”

Simple window stops can be purchased at hardware stores and online.



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U.S. Supreme Court releases two decisions related to public education

Chris Reykdal, Supt of Public Instruction
U.S. Supreme Court released two decisions related to public education

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Carson v. Makin that the state of Maine violated the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment when it refused to make public funding available for students to attend private schools that provide religious instruction. 

Today, the Court ruled in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District that public school employees may engage in voluntary prayer during school activities so long as they do not require or coerce students to participate.

Carson v. Makin

This case challenged the constitutionality of a school voucher program in Maine that pays the tuition for some students to attend private schools when their own school district – often in rural areas – does not operate a public high school. In its ruling, the Court decided that if Maine provides publicly-funded tuition vouchers for students to attend private nonsectarian schools, they must also provide the same vouchers for students to attend private sectarian schools that provide religious instruction.

This ruling will not impact Washington state in any way. Each and every young person in our state has the opportunity to attend our public schools for their K–12 education.

Washington has a long and proud history of supporting and strengthening our public schools, and our students, educators, communities, and our economy continue to benefit from those investments. Our public schools are governed by school board directors who are elected locally, and they are accountable to the public.

“Washington does not have a K–12 voucher program, and this ruling will not impact our state’s long-held value of keeping public taxpayer money focused on public institutions,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. 
“I will not support voucher programs or other privatization efforts in Washington state. They have proven to be discriminatory, segregating in nature, and inconsistent with the laws of the State of Washington.”

Kennedy v. Bremerton School District

This case challenged a directive by the Bremerton School District that suspended a high school football coach for conducting prayers on the football field after high school football games. In its ruling, the Court affirmed that public school employees have a legal right to engage in individual prayer during school activities so long as it is not part of the employee’s official responsibilities and there is not an explicit or implied expectation that students or other staff join the prayer.

It remains illegal and unethical for public school employees to coerce, pressure, persuade, or force students, players, staff, or other participants to engage in any religious practice as a condition of playing, employment, belonging, or participation. 

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and local school districts will continue to investigate complaints of any public school official who attempts to use their positional authority or taxpayer resources to compel anybody associated with the school, including students, to participate in religious expression of any form.

“Individuals have always held express rights to exercise their own faith within reasonable limits in public spaces,” Reykdal said. “ 
This ruling affirms that right, but it also retains the long-held understanding that church and state (public entities) are separate. Schools will not embrace a particular faith or compel any individual to participate or recognize any faith or religious practice.”

“Washington state’s long history of civil rights and religious freedom will not be altered by this ruling,” Reykdal continued. “Students and staff will remain free of any sanctioned religious beliefs or practices in the course of their public education.”

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Gloria's Birds: Wazzat, photog? What am I doing, you ask?

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

 Lurking! I'm a predator! Jeez, photog, get hip to the jive.

(Barred Owl lurking in our yard last week:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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