Jobs: James Alan Salon Receptionist/Client Relations

Thursday, August 18, 2022

James Alan Salon
Receptionist/Client Relations

Fast-paced, contemporary salon is looking for a part-time to start (30-32 hrs/wk) receptionist to join our team of receptionists who manage client relations and maintain daily books.

Responsibilities also include booking appointments for 18+ service providers, greeting clients, and cashiering.

The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills, ability to manage multiple tasks at a time, professional appearance, attention to detail and strong PC skills.

We offer a competitive wage, excellent benefits including medical and dental, paid vacation, a great team environment, and discounted hair care products and services.

If you would like to join our team and possess the positive attributes we are seeking, please email a resume to:

James Alan Salon and Spa
19240 Aurora Ave N, Ste A
Shoreline WA  98133



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Scene on the Sound: The Polar Star passed by Shoreline on Tuesday

Polar Star photo by Jan Hansen

The icebreaker Polar Star sailed by Shoreline on Tuesday. Sister ship Healy is currently in the Arctic.

Wikipedia:


Homeported in Seattle, Polar Star operates under the control of Coast Guard Pacific Area and coordinates her operations through the Ice Operations Section of the United States Coast Guard. After Polar Sea was deactivated in 2010, Polar Star became the US's only heavy icebreaker. The Coast Guard's only other icebreaker, USCGC Healy, despite being classified as a "medium icebreaker", is actually larger than 'Polar Star' (13,623 LT versus 16,000 LT).

USCG: www.pacificarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Cutters/cgcPolarStar/:

Most POLAR STAR deployments used to be characterized as Arctic East Summer, Arctic West Summer, or Operation Deep Freeze. 

Arctic East Summer (AES) and Arctic West Summer (AWS) were generally three-month deployments to the Arctic ice regions. The primary purpose of those deployments was scientific research. The J-frames and winches for coring and trawling operations near the stern and port side support at-sea studies in the fields of geology, volcanology, oceanography, sea-ice physics and other disciplines. 

AES port calls included the Caribbean, Greenland, Iceland, Canada and Europe. AWS port calls also sometimes included Alaskan ports such as Dutch Harbor, Juneau, Kodiak, and Nome.

Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) is an annual voyage from November to March, which traditionally was alternated each year between POLAR STAR and her sister ship POLAR SEA. POLAR STAR now completes the ODF mission each year since POLAR SEA is now decommissioned. 

The primary purpose of this deployment is to break a channel in the fast ice to McMurdo Station, the American base located near the Ross Ice Shelf. POLAR STAR then escorts research and supply vessels into McMurdo. Deep Freeze port calls may include various Pacific Islands, Australia, the Far East and South America.

--Research by Jan Hansen



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Gloria's Birds: Why do I think she's a fledgling Black-capped Chickadee?

Wednesday, August 17, 2022


Because she stuck her tongue out while drinking, so unused to that activity was she; and, her feathers are in fledgling-like disarray. I love her tiny tongue:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler




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Briarcrest Neighborhood Great Giveaway Saturday

Households are still signing up to give things away in Briarcrest


YOU’RE INVITED TO BRIARCREST’S NEW SUMMER HAPPENING!
The Briarcrest Neighborhood Association is excited to announce the

BRIARCREST NEIGHBORHOOD GREAT GIVEAWAY!
(It's like a community yard sale, only everything is free!)

When: SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Many Briarcrest homes…22 at last count!
Do you live in Briarcrest? Would you like to join in the fun as a "Giver"? Declutter ruthlessly while bringing joy to others!
 
Contact Devra Gartenstein at quirkygourmet@gmail.com to get on the map! Provide your street address and the types of items you’ll have available – e.g. clothing (give size range), toys, books for kids or adults, DVDs, tools, kitchen items, furniture, etc.

Of course, "Givers" need "Receivers" so everyone from everywhere is invited to come discover the Briarcrest neighborhood, meet some new friends, and rummage for that one-of-a-kind treasure!

Click on this link to be taken to the Briarcrest Neighborhood Great Giveaway map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1OJA8Cjw0As_RjaJV0-p9NkW3egjeT6ZQ&usp=sharing

When the map opens, you can click on each participating address to discover what treasures they have on offer. Be sure to click “…18 more” to see all 22 givers!

See you Saturday! :-)



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Climate Action Shoreline: What is climate?

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

By Diane Lobaugh

What is climate?

Climate is the long-term pattern of weather. It can refer to a particular region or the whole planet.

Climate is studied by taking measurements of global temperatures, ocean temperatures, sizes of polar ice sheets and glaciers, snow cover, ocean pH levels, storm frequency and strength, sea levels, and levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

The climate is changing regionally and globally. There are high levels of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere, causing the earth’s temperature to rise.

Dragonfly photo by Jared Solano
The oceans have absorbed too much carbon dioxide which has led to their acidification. As the ocean warms it expands, contributing to rising sea levels. 

The warming of the earth and ocean is causing polar ice sheets to melt, also raising the sea level. 

Shrinking glaciers threaten the water supply for many lives. There are changes in storm frequency and strength. 

Weather patterns in many regions are becoming less predictable, making growing crops difficult due to temperature and rainfall changes.

All life on the planet is being affected, all over the world. This is all happening very quickly, faster than most people predicted. This is a climate emergency.

Climate change is very hard for many of us to think about, the complexity of the science as well as the heartbreak in seeing what is happening to people, our earth, and the life on this earth. It is hard but important to face that the current crisis is human caused, beginning with the Industrial Revolution, and accelerating rapidly with the continued burning of fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) and deforestation.

Pond in apple orchard. Photo by Phyllis Johnson
Some of us can still somewhat ignore climate change.
Yet the fossil fuels we burn in the globally dominant and more industrialized nations, which is 92% of global emissions, is affecting climate change throughout the planet. 

Countries that have done the least to create the climate crisis are suffering the most damage, such as drought, food insecurity, flooding and lack of safety. 

Many people have a daily struggle just to survive. There are communities in the more industrialized nations that are suffering this damage as well.

In the Shoreline area burning fossil fuels to drive our cars and trucks, and to heat our homes and buildings, is causing the most emissions. 

Snail photo by Lee Lageschulte
Decreasing our personal use of fossil fuels and making a shift to electricity and renewable energy must happen as soon as possible. Not all of us can afford to do this, but many of us can. Governments, institutions, and industries must also make major policy changes in this area, as some are.

We live in a culture of consumerism. My neighborhood has a constant stream of delivery trucks. So many of us are constantly ordering and upgrading, shopping, traveling, looking for great deals… there really is no end to it. And always it feels like I need more. 

There is pollution at every level of production, packaging, shipping, delivery and then the waste. Overconsumption at this pace has contributed to the climate crisis world-wide and is unsustainable.

What if we each decided to make major changes in how we consume, including radically decreasing our own use of fossil fuels, for the next 3-5 years? What if this effort, together with many others, helped to slow climate change?

Photo by Diane Lobaugh
Let’s shift from a culture of consumption to one of connection--to the earth, all life, and every human, next door and across the world.

We have a big project ahead of us. Here we go.

Hope to see you in the neighborhood. Diane Lobaugh

Past Shoreline Area News articles based on the pamphlet from Climate Action Shoreline: Start Over Every Sunday, Fossil Fuel Free Friday, and Supportive Saturday.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Descartes

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE






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AG Ferguson argues Idaho’s near-total abortion ban violates federal law

Attorney General Bob Ferguson today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general to file a friend of the court brief supporting the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging Idaho’s restrictive new abortion law. The law is set to go into effect later this month.
 
The lawsuit asserts that because Idaho’s law does not have adequate exemptions for emergency, lifesaving care to protect the health of pregnant people, it violates the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). 

EMTALA requires hospitals to provide emergency care to all patients. Patients cannot be turned away or denied care until they are stabilized. In some cases, such lifesaving care may include abortion care — for example, when a patient is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, a miscarriage or other pregnancy complications.

Ferguson argues that Washington’s health care system will be further strained by an influx of patients traveling to Washington for health care that will be prohibited in Idaho. Ferguson also argues that Idaho’s restrictive new law denies Washingtonians federally required emergency care if they are in Idaho as students, workers or visitors.

"We are already seeing a significant influx of Idahoans seeking abortion services in Washington, and that will only increase with this new, restrictive law,” Ferguson said. 
“What happens in Idaho directly impacts Washington. Not only is Idaho’s near-total ban on abortion wrong, it violates federal law.”

Ferguson also joined a second friend of the court brief today defending EMTALA in a case filed by the state of Texas and several anti-abortion organizations challenging the federal government’s ability to enforce the federal law in Texas.

Texas’ lawsuit seeks to block enforcement of guidance from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of Health & Human Services reminding hospitals of their obligations under EMTALA.

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Lake City Partners announces new Executive Director

William Towey, Executive Director
Lake City Partners
After a year-long search, Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness announced the selection of their new Executive Director.

William Towey started his position as LCP Executive Director on August 15, 2022.

William is a nonprofit management professional with experience changing systems for improved outcomes in areas such as the racial wealth divide, education, and behavioral health. 

He has held senior leadership positions with the Tacoma Urban League, Foundation for Tacoma Students, and Comprehensive Life Resources. 

William has also taught nonprofit management at the University of Washington Tacoma and has served on several nonprofit boards. 

William received a master’s degree in nonprofit management and a bachelor’s in politics, philosophy and economics. In his spare time he enjoys traveling with his partner Rachel and spending time with family. William is also a persistent gardener.

We are thankful that Walt Washington has continued to support our agency throughout our search, with leadership and oversight. He will continue to provide stewardship and onboarding for LCP through the end of August. 
We thank Walt for his dedicated service and leadership over the past year and look forward to an ongoing partnership with him as he accepts his next challenge.

LCP hosts a day center in Lake City, assists clients with housing and services, and runs the enhanced shelter at The Oaks. 


 

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Environmental event at Richmond Beach features visit from the Snohomish Tribe's Blue Heron Canoe Family

Terry and Wendy reading the information boards
Photo by Mike Remarcke

On Saturday morning, August 6, 2022, volunteers with the On Sacred Ground Land Trust met at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and worked to remove microplastics from the marine environment.

Information boards explained landscaping practices that mitigate negative climate change impacts.

Mike Didahalqid Evans, leader of the Blue Heron Canoe Family
and honorary Chief of the Snohomish Tribe, talks to a young volunteer.
Photo by Terry Monette.

In the afternoon the volunteers were visited by the Snohomish Tribe's Blue Heron Canoe Family.

The project was hosted by On Sacred Ground Land Trust using a City of Shoreline Environmental Mini-Grant.





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12,000 child care providers in King County to receive one-time payments totaling $7 million

Photo by Tanaphong Toochinda on Unsplash
Following an announcement of $7 million in funding in June from King County and the City of Seattle, more than 12,000 child care providers are expected to receive one-time payments for retention bonuses. 

King County is contributing $5 million through the Best Starts for Kids levy and the City of Seattle is contributing $2.4 million from the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax.

Nearly 90 percent of eligible licensed child care providers in the county applied for the retention payments, reflecting a deep need in the workforce. Due to the number of applications, the one-time payment will range from $400 – $500 per child care worker and begin to reach providers this month through September.

"Child care workers are essential to a healthy, thriving region, providing critical services to families and communities every day," said King County Executive Dow Constantine. 
"We are committed to access to affordable child care and respectful wages for child care workers, and these investments provide the necessary support to ensure both. We're grateful for our partnership with Mayor Harrell and the City of Seattle and will continue to collaborate on ways we can invest in this workforce."
 



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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Eastside Baby Corner grand opening August 24

EBC program staff moving in to new Shoreline location
Photo courtesy EBC
The Eastside Baby Corner - Shoreline (EBC) will celebrate its Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 12:15pm.

They are located at 17230 12th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Eastside Baby Corner helps children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive. 

They do this by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children, from birth through age 12, who are living in poverty or experiencing homelessness or family disruption. 

Eastside Baby Corner reaches kids and families in the central Puget Sound region through a collaborative network of human service, education, and health providers. 

Learn more at BabyCorner.org




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Jobs: City of Shoreline Public Art Coordinator

City of Shoreline
Public Art Coordinator
SALARY: $29.61 - $37.53 Hourly
CLOSING DATE: 8/29/2022 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

Note: Current request for reclassification of this position to a higher pay grade is subject to the City Council's approval later this year.

Interview scheduling: Interviews for this position will be held during the week of September 12th.

The Public Art Coordinator position works within the Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Department focused on working with the community to implement the Public Art and Cultural Services Plan. 

This requires working closely internally with other departments, including the Parks, Fleet and Facilities, Public Works, and a variety of other internal teams. 

In 2021 Shoreline residents passed a Parks Bond which will require this position be integrated into the implementation team as the Public Art expert. In addition to the Municipal Art Fund 1% dollars there is 1M of bond dollars allocated for Public Art in the bond, which this position will work closely with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board (with guidance from the PA/CS Plan) to determine implementation strategy.

DEFINITION

To lead and assist in planning and implementing the City's public art program based on the adopted Public Art and Cultural Services Plan; partner with local agencies, community groups, artists, and internal and external partners; assist supervisor in capital project related implementation as well as updating multi-year plan; organize and supervise art related events and activities.

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Update from the Northwest Junior Pipe Band after Glasgow Piping championship competition

Kevin Auld and the NWJPB in Glasgow
From Director Kevin Auld

Apparently we never posted an update after the World Pipe Band Championships. We were too tired! 

So.... Three days later here it is. 

Overall the band placed 14th out of 23 bands in grade 4A - a result we are very happy with. 

Grade 4A is a very challenging grade with an extremely high standard and we were happy to play among so many great bands.

The day at Glasgow Green was one of excitement, intensity, camaraderie, laughter, pride and happy tears. 

In the end the band agreed that it was our best performance of the entire season. 

Any fan of the 80s tv show The A Team will remember the quote - " I love it when a plan comes together." That pretty much sums up our season. 

A huge thank-you to all of our supporters, sponsors, donors and volunteers for helping to make this trip happen. Stay tuned for more photos and video of our adventures.



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Jobs: WSDOT Public Disclosure Coordinator / Mailroom/Reception Supervisor (FRA3)

WSDOT
Public Disclosure Coordinator / Mailroom/Reception Supervisor (FRA3)

Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$48,144 - $64,713 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire an administrative professional to serve as Public Disclosure Coordinator and Mailroom/Reception Supervisor at our Northwest Region (NWR) Headquarters in Shoreline. 

As the Public Disclosure Coordinator and Mailroom/Reception Supervisor, the primary undertaking of this position is to supervise the Administrative Services Division and serve as the primary point of contact in processing public disclosure request. This position will advise region offices on public disclosure requests in accordance with applicable RCW rules and regulations.

Job description and application



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Books and Beer at Dunn Gardens on Thursday August 18, 2022

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Books and Beer: Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 5pm

David Streatfield and Mike Dillon will read from longtime garden columnist Madeleine Wilde’s book, Notes from the Garden. 

Madeleine, who died in 2018, has left us a book to savor from solstice to solstice. This is a book that gardeners and lovers of cooking, food and life well-lived will savor. 

It will also inspire fans of the personal essay and those interested in the cycle of the seasons and intentional living. 

Pack a picnic and join us after work for a fun evening of friends, nature, and mini-tours. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Pricing
  • Members: $5
  • Not-yet-members: $10
Ticket Link https://dunngardens.org/event/books-beer-notes-from-the-garden

Dunn Gardens is located at 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98177



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Free haircuts for K-12 students at Evergreen Beauty College this Wednesday August 17, 2022


Evergreen Beauty College, located in Gateway Plaza at 185th and Aurora (18336 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133) is offering free haircuts, mini facials, mini manicures for K-12 students.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 12pm to 3pm.

The event is our annual “Back To School Event” where our Evergreen students offer free haircuts, mini manicures, and mini facials to kids K-12. 

The purpose for our event is to help support families in need in our community that may not be able to afford these services for their children prior to school starting. 

Anyone in the community is welcome to attend during the event hours, 12pm-3pm and services will be offered on a first come first serve basis.



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Online and in-person: Fall-Winter Dahlia care with John Hibbs of the Dahlias for Seniors Project 2022

AT THE SHORELINE/LAKE FOREST PARK SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 
THIS THURSDAY
August 18, 2022 10:00 AM Pacific Time on ZOOM and in person

Dahlias for Seniors Project of the Shoreline Senior Center offers this webinar

Fall-Winter Dahlia care with John Hibbs of the Dahlias for Seniors Project 2022

John Hibbs "Dr. Dahlia"

Dr. Hibbs will cover topics including:
  • When the season’s over – cutting your dahlia plants back
  • Options for wintering tubers – in and out of the ground
  • Digging, washing, and cutting tubers before storage
  • Preventing tuber injury – freezing, drying out, molding
  • Tending your soil for next Spring
To register call the Center at 206-365-1536.

Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center
18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline WA 98155
Phone: 206-365-1536



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Driftwood Players to open their season with The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie

The Mousetrap, by Agatha Christie
After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. 
A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. 
When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. 
This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.

Last seen on the Edmonds Driftwood Players (EDP) stage in 2006, join EDP for their Season 64 opener with this iconic Agatha Christie play, The Mousetrap.

WHEN: September 16-October 2, 2022 - Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm (11 total performances).

TICKETS: $28 General; $25 Jr/Sr/Military. Available online at www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org or by phone at 425-774-9600. Discounted tickets for groups of 10+ people are also available.


Directed by Adam Othman and featuring the acting talents of Tessa James (Mollie Ralston), Sam Neer (Giles Ralston), Oliver Rowland-Jones (Christopher Wren), Ingrid Sanai Buron (Mrs. Boyle), Joe Goins (Major Metcalf), Alayna Moffat (Miss Casewell), Topher Wick (Mr. Paravicini), and Bryce Smith (Detective Sergeant Trotter). 

The design team includes Nancy Johnson (Properties Designer), Gwyn Skone (Lighting Designer), Brian Fletcher (Sound Designer/Production Supervisor), Sarah Kessler (Set Designer), and Elizabeth Fleming (Costume Designer). Julie Bryan is Stage Manager and Katie Soulé is Production Manager/Managing Director.

The Mousetrap By Agatha Christie (Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com)

Special thanks to our season sponsors Rick Steves’ Europe and Templar Financial Services.

About Edmonds Driftwood Players: Edmonds Driftwood Players is a volunteer-based, non-profit community theatre with the mission to produce live theatre that entertains, enriches and engages the community. Established in 1958, it is one of the oldest operating community theatres in Washington State.

Director, Adam Othman
A special note from the Director, Adam Othman:

“Returning to the Scene of the Crime…I was first introduced to The Mousetrap when I was first cast in my high school's production, playing the role of Christopher Wren. I immediately fell in love with the colorful characters and clever plot twists and turn brilliantly crafted by Agatha Christie. 

"In 2006 I returned to The Mousetrap with Edmonds Driftwood Players, now portraying the role of Mr. Paravicini, another mysterious guest. It has been 16 years since EDP has staged this classic who-done-it, and I was thrilled when they asked me to return and direct this production. 

"As a director, I love the challenge of working with the cast to develop these multifaceted characters and taking the audience on this incredible ride where every character could be the killer or even the next victim."



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Addressing aviation needs: public invited to virtual open house and public meetings about the future of aviation

*(correction) Antonov An-124 on the taxiway at Paine Field. Photo copyright, Marc Weinberg 

Online open house Aug. 15 - Sept. 9; virtual public meetings planned for Aug. 23 and 31

OLYMPIA – The demand for aviation in Washington state is growing and will soon exceed the capacity of some highly used existing facilities.

Community members are invited to learn more about efforts to address demand through existing airports in the state or a new airport location. 

People who are interested may provide input through an online open house or two public meetings. The online open house and virtual meetings are being held by the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission to recommend strategies to address growing aviation needs.

Online open house
  • Online open house: Monday, Aug. 15 – Friday, Sept. 9
  • Where: engage.wsdot.wa.gov/cacc/
  • Details: In addition to English, the online open house will be available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (simplified and traditional), French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese
Online virtual public meetings
The commission is considering environmental effects, economic and technical criteria, and public feedback and opinion as it develops recommendations to improve Washington’s air transportation capacity. 

The input Washington residents share will play an important role in the recommendations the CACC develops.

The CACC is studying both short and long-term strategies to address air passenger service, air cargo operations and general aviation capacity needs. 

This is an opportunity for the state to consider how to meet capacity limits while also planning for the use of innovative technologies and the concept of an airport of the future within the state’s aviation system. 

Incorporating innovative technologies could result in the increased use of sustainable aviation fuels, clean energy production at airports, and significantly reduced harmful emissions and noise from airplanes while providing additional commercial air service to more airports around the state.

About the Commercial Aviation Coordination Commission

The CACC was created by the Legislature in 2019 to ensure Washington can meet future commercial aviation demands. 

The Legislature directed three phases for the commission’s work: 
  • Phase I: develop a short list of six locations.
  • Phase II: identify the top two locations.
  • Phase III: choose a single preferred location by a 60-percent majority vote.
In December 2020, the CACC released its Phase I report, which listed six preliminary airport sites with potential for expansion to meet both short and long-term aviation needs.

A February 2022 report provided a final short list of six locations.

Two of the six airport sites are now being studied for expanded service including Bremerton National Airport for air cargo operations and Paine Field in Snohomish County for air cargo and additional passenger service. The CACC is also studying 10 representative sites in the Puget Sound region as an option for a new airport.

The commission will provide a recommendation to the Legislature by June 15, 2023 for a single preferred location to meet the forecast demand for commercial passenger service, air cargo, and general aviation.

The CACC’s 15 voting and 11 non voting members include representatives from the aviation industry, the public, airport communities, freight industry, state and local agencies and elected officials. WSDOT provides the CACC technical assistance and staff support from its Aviation Division.

*From well-informed reader Bob: The aircraft depicted is actually an Antonov An-124. The An-225 was a larger, one-off, six-engine derivative of the An-124 designed originally to transport the Russian space shuttle in the late 1980s. Until its destruction by Russian bombing of Ukraine in February 2022, it had served long and well transporting outsize cargo and relief supplies around the world.



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Family Day at the LFP Farmers Market – this Sunday, August 21, 2022


This Sunday, August 21, 2022 grab the kiddos and head down to Family Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

The LFP Farmers Market is presented by Third Place Commons every Sunday, 10am - 2pm, bringing you a delectable assortment of fresh and locally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and fantastic specialty items, plus gorgeous flowers to brighten your summer table. And this week, there’s even more to love for market fans of all ages!

The day will start with a visit from harpist Linda Khandro who will both play and let the little ones explore her harp from 10 - 11:30am. Then market favorites the Milner Family Fiddles will bring their feel-good tunes to the market until 1:15pm, followed by the return of gifted pianist Ray Skjelbred (of Commons’ favorites Ray Skjelbred and the Yeti Chasers) with his dolceola.

Youngsters will likewise be enticed by the Bubble Zone where they can experiment with an assortment of bubble wands in different shapes and sizes. They can also take home free bubble giveaways of their own while supplies last.

Family Day is co-presented by the City of Lake Forest Park, and city officials will there with environmental education and giveaways.

Our Day Sponsors for the day will be the Northwest Ballet Center, who will also offer a short dance performance at 11:30am, and Shoreline Schools giving out school calendars.

Third Place Commons and the LFP Farmers Market are located at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155

Third Place Commons is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been building real community in real space for over 20 years and now also offers online programs under the TPC At Home moniker. All donations to the organization are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.



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Fire station 63 open house was a big success

Monday, August 15, 2022

Fire station 63 in North City. Photo by Gidget Terpstra
The Shoreline Fire Department open house on Saturday, August 13, 2022 gave residents a look at the newest fire station, #63 in North City.

It takes a large space to house ladder trucks. Photo by Gidget Terpstra

The fire department said they wanted to give people a look at what they paid for.
We wanted to hold this event to show how your tax dollars were spent to make sure we are prepared with what we need!  Come see our fire rigs and station and meet our firefighters
All fire stations here are drive-thrus. Photo by Gidget Terpstra
According to Gidget Terpstra, who went to the open house,

We spent an interesting 1.5 hours there talking to a fireman, then the Deputy Chief, and then the Shoreline Fire Chief. We learned a lot from how the Shoreline Fire Department is funded, the recent merger with LFP and Kenmore, the staffing for each vehicle, current recruitment and training, the shift schedule, and what happens when a person calls 911 for help.
 
The Medic One program is housed at Shoreline Fire
Photo by Gidget Terpstra
The fire department will hold a big open house event on September 17, 2022 at the Fire Headquarters on Aurora, with demonstrations of extrications, tower climbs, and other feats of technical expertise.



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Celebrate Shoreline Saturday at Cromwell Park

Come celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Cromwell Park! 

The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food, toy workshop, hands on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities.

When: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Festival Schedule
  • Festival Hours: 12:00 – 9:00pm
  • Family area open: 12:00 – 6:00pm
  • Main Stage Hours: 1:00 – 9:00pm
  • Family Stage Hours: 12:30 – 5:00pm
  • Beer Garden Hours: 1:00 – 9:00pm

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE – EMCEE: STITCH MITCHELL
  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Butoh – Japanese Dance Theatre
  • 2:45 - 3:45 pm JHP Band
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm Tillers Folly – Celtic folk/rock
  • 5:30 – 7:00 pm High Tide – Beach Boys Tribute Band
  • 7:30 – 9:00 pm Paperback Writer – Beatles Experience

FAMILY STAGE SCHEDULE – EMCEE: CHRIS ROSSITER
  • 12:30 - 1:15 pm Ella Bella Bee
  • 1:45 - 2:30 pm Eric Ode
  • 3:00 - 3:45 pm Reptile Man
  • 4:15 – 5:00 pm Eric Haines, Providing a performance and roving entertainment

FOOD VENDORS: 12 – 9pm
  • Scooby Dogs – Hot Dogs
  • Yummy Box – Asian
  • Katmandu Momocha – Himalayan Dumplings
  • Paparepas - Venezuelan
  • El Cabrito - Mexican
  • Sugar + Spoon – Cookie Dough
  • In His Hands Kettle Korn
  • Delifino’s Pizza
  • Brown and Toasted – hand crafted marshmallow crispy treats
  • Chicken Fix - Filipino
  • Boba Boo – Bubble Tea
  • Fruitlandia – Mexican Snacks

ACS VAN

Visit the volunteers at the Auxiliary Communications Van to see how they will be able to provide communications in an emergency that interrupts normal communication.


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Executive Constantine announces coalition to tackle behavioral health crisis in King County

King County Executive Dow Constantine

King County Executive Dow Constantine, joined by local politicians, the KC Sheriff and leaders in behavioral health and crisis response, announced a coalition to develop a response to the degrading state of behavioral health care in King County.

The coalition will develop a broad policy proposal alongside Executive Constantine’s budget this fall that will prioritize behavioral health, increase resources, strengthen the workforce, and call on local agencies, jurisdictions, and service providers to develop solutions in partnership.

“The health of our families and communities - and the well being of valued service providers - depends on creating solutions to meet the rising need for behavioral health care and provide timely support for people in crisis,” said Executive Constantine. 

“An ongoing pandemic, long-standing racial injustice, increasing levels of fatal drug use, and underfunding of human services have left people to fend for themselves, in homes and on the street, or consigned them to jails and emergency rooms. This newly formed coalition will work with all sectors, in all corners of the county, to confront this crisis with the urgency and scale required.”

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Scene on the Sound: Flying Fortress over Shoreline

Photo by Jan Hansen
On Friday, August 12, 2022, a very special airplane flew over Shoreline, the Sentimental Journey.

From Wikipedia:

Sentimental Journey (44-83514) is the nickname of a B-17G Flying Fortress bomber. It is based at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona, US.[1] The aircraft is regularly flown to airshows throughout North America.

The nose art features Betty Grable, the number one pinup girl of the World War II era. The aircraft's name takes after a song made very popular by Doris Day in 1945.

Boeing B-17G 44-83514 was built by Douglas Aircraft in late 1944, and was accepted by the U.S. Army Air Forces on 13 March 1945. Assigned to the Pacific theater for the duration of the war, it was subsequently placed in storage in Japan. In 1947, the B-17G was reconfigured as a RB-17G for a new role in photo-mapping and assigned to Clark Field in Manila.[2]

In 1950, the aircraft was transferred to Eglin Field, Florida and converted to a DB-17G for service as an air-sea rescue craft. During the 1950s, it was modified to a DB-17P standard, serving with the 3215th Drone Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida. One of its important missions was “Operation Greenhouse,” the fourth postwar atmospheric nuclear weapon test series conducted by the United States during the spring of 1951. As a mother ship, the RB-17P directed unmanned, radio-controlled B-17 drone aircraft to measure blast and thermal effects and to collect radioactive cloud samples. During the test, a drone aircraft would take off underground control. A “mother ship,” already airborne, would then come from behind, take control of the drone and fly it to the target area.[2]

Betty Grable on the nose. Photo by Jan Hansen

On 27 January 1959, the aircraft was transferred to military storage at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. After a few months storage, 83514 was acquired by the Aero Union Corporation of Chico, California, receiving civilian aircraft registration: N-9323Z. For 18 years, the converted bomber flew as a forest fire fighter throughout the United States.[2]

On 14 January 1978, at a membership banquet for the newly formed Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, Colonel Mike Clarke announced the donation of the aircraft to the CAF for assignment to the Arizona Wing. A contest was initiated by the local media to name the aircraft, which resulted in more than 800 entries, and the ultimate selection of the name "Sentimental Journey" with nose art featuring World War II pinup Betty Grable. Permission was secured from widower Harry James to add Betty Grable in her most tantalizing pose to complete the newly acquired bomber.[3]

Although flyable, Sentimental Journey was not an accurate representative of the wartime B-17 bomber and in December 1981, the aircraft underwent an extensive restoration. By 1985, the addition of four operational turrets, operational bomb bay doors, navigator and radio operator stations, Norden bomb sight and machine guns completed the transformation to its original condition.[3]

Over the years, Sentimental Journey has performed across North America, as one of the most recognizable examples of the type, keeping the legacy of the B-17 intact



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LFP Police have had a busy time

And here is what they have been up to.

Weekly Police Calls 07/22 – 08/12

Your officers responded to 695 calls for service or self-initiated incidents, which included the following:
  • 189 Traffic related incidents
  • 124 Business checks / extra patrols
  • 48 Suspicious circumstances
  • 19 Welfare checks
  • 14 Disturbances / Domestic Violence
  • 12 Fraud / Thefts
  • 9 Vehicle theft / Vehicle recoveries
  • 7 Trespassing / Unwanted subjects
  • 4 Residential burglaries
  • 4 Malicious mischief
  • 2 Suicidal subjects
While we don’t routinely respond to social media posts, please call 206-364-8216 should you have any questions



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Adventures of an Icebreaker: The USCGC Healy returns to the Arctic

CWO2 Mike Latin, Operations Officer, USNIC preparing to deploy a spotter buoy.
Photo credit: CWO2 Mike Latin
The US Coast Guard Cutter Healy is back in the Arctic, doing its summer patrol. As before they are partnering with other agencies, in this case, the US National Ice Center (USNIC) a multi-agency operational center operated by the United States Navy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

In situ, Latin for "in its original place or position," observations are essential to understanding our oceans and atmosphere. 

Unfortunately, in situ observations at high latitudes are sparse.

A spotter buoy floating into the ice.
Photo credit: CWO2 Mike Latin

In an effort to close this data gap, USNIC personnel will deploy 5 Sofar Ocean spotter buoys from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy during its summer patrol of the Arctic.

Spotters are compact, easy to use, and built to endure harsh operating environments.



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COVID-19 Local Case Numbers as of Friday, August 12, 2022 - vaccine clinic Friday at the Senior Center

    KING COUNTY HOSPITALIZATIONS
COVID-19 Local Case Numbers as of Friday, August 12, 2022
    
The Shoreline - LFP Senior Center is holding a vaccination clinic on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 9am to 3pm. Everyone welcome. Babies of 6 months to adults of any age can be vaccinated for free. Drop-ins are ok 
Here are the details.

King county cases

Cases in past 7 days - 3,639
Average daily cases - 542

King county hospitalizations

Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 109
Average daily hospitalizations - 16

King county deaths

Deaths in past 14 days - 43
Daily average deaths - 3


Seattle Cases

Cases in past 7 days - 1,316
Average daily cases - 194

Seattle Hospitalizations

Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 31
Average daily hospitalizations - 4

Seattle Deaths

Deaths in 14 days - 11
Average daily deaths - 1


Shoreline cases

Cases in past 7 days - 157
Average daily cases - 23

Shoreline Hospitalizations

Total hospitalizations - 348
Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 2
Average daily hospitalizations -  <1

Shoreline Deaths

Total deaths - 148
Deaths in 14 days - 2
Average daily deaths - <1


Lake Forest Park cases

Cases in past 7 days - 24
Average daily cases - 4

Lake Forest Park Hospitalizations

Total hospitalizations - 40
Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 1
Average daily hospitalizations - <1

Lake Forest Park Deaths

Total deaths - 7
Deaths in 14 days - 0
Average daily deaths - 0




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Power restored to all of Shoreline

Sunday, August 14, 2022



By Diane Hettrick

Well, that was fun.

Power has been restored to all of Shoreline.

Power has been restored to all customers affected by the recent outage in the Shoreline area. The cause of the outage was equipment failure. Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve the issue.
Now you have to reset a few things. In my house it's the clocks on the microwave, stove, and coffee pot (I wonder if my coffee finished perking? Must check.) 



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Power restored to some areas of central Shoreline


By Diane Hettrick

So as soon as I published the story about the massive power outage in central Shoreline, my power - which had been out - came back on.

I'm not complaining. My computer battery was fine, but running the internet through my phone was a slow and painful process.

The map as of 12:40pm shows power restoration from 155th to 175th / 185th. The odd thing about the map is that I live in one of the red zones but now have power. Again, not complaining.


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