League of Women Voters of Snohomish County candidate forums

Tuesday, September 20, 2022


This fall, we elect Washington State Legislators, Congressional Representatives, and others, within newly created voting-districts. 

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County is scheduling a robust series of candidate forums, asking questions of candidates in these races:

Pre-recorded forums: (We are in the process of contacting candidates.)
  • Judicial Candidates (Recording Date: 9/6)
  • Legislative District 1 – Positions 1, 2 (Recording Date: 10/17)
  • Legislative District 12 – Positions 1, 2 (Recording Date: 10/13)
  • Legislative District 32 – Positions 1, 2 and Senator (Recording date: 10/3)
  • Legislative District 38 – Positions 1, 2 and Senator (Recording date: 9/22)
  • Legislative District 39 – Positions 1, 2 (Recording date: 9/27)
  • PUD Commissioner, District 3 (Recording Date 10/4)
Live-Streamed Forums: 
  • Legislative District 44 – Positions 1, 2 and Senator: Thursday, September 29 - 6:30 pm
  • Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney: Wednesday, October 5 - 6:30 pm
  • Legislative District 21: Tuesday, October 11, Positions 1, 2 - 6:30 pm
  • Congressional District 1: Thursday, October 18 - 6:30 pm
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 most forums will also air on KSER 90.7 FM/KXIR 89.9 FM.

We invite voters to explore these forums - and to vote in the November 8th 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, Sultan School District and Turk Pride TV.

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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LFP council meetings Thursday, September 22, 2022

LFP City Council

LFP CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
09/22/2022 - 6:00pm

LFP CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
09/22/2022 - 7:00pm
  • ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
    • Ordinance 1249 – Amending Chapter 13.08 of the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code, Sewer Service and Use, regarding rates
    • Ordinance 1250 - Adoption of 2018 International Building Code and Other Construction related codes 
  • ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION
    • Resolution 1857 - Authorizing Mayor to Sign an Agreement with AQUALIS for 2022 Stormwater System Cleaning
  • Join the meeting


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Seattle Fire crew returns from Bolt Creek fire

Bolt Creek fire photo courtesy Seattle Fire
Seattle Fire reports that Squad 40 along with all three members of the Wildland Team have returned home safely with no reported injuries. 

They were deployed to the Bolt Creek Fire in Skykomish where supported crews in extinguishing hot spots and removing fallen trees from the roadways.



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Lake Forest Park Police: Notable Incidents

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
LFP Police Notable Incidents of the past two weeks.

Officers delivered a message to a family that lives in LFP of a loved one that died in a fire. These incidents are very tough to deliver and often used with police/fire chaplains.

Officers responded to a domestic violence call at Woodland North Apartments. The victim reported that she was a victim of domestic abuse but had never reported incidents in the past. Probable cause for arrest was developed on her boyfriend for harassment.

Officers handled a civil situation with a mother that has child custody issues with a father in Texas.

Officers responded to a welfare check at Animal Acres Park. One of the occupants in the vehicle was unresponsive and naked in the passenger seat. Medical aid was called but the subject declined treatment or transport to hospital. The passenger had been using heroin.

Several suspicious circumstances incidents occurred including a subject walking around a stolen vehicle and did not know where she was, juveniles in the park hanging out while officers observed drug paraphernalia in their vehicle, and a known subject with mental health issues that believed she was stalked (turned out to be an Amazon delivery person).

Officers contacted a subject in his vehicle parked at one of the parks. The driver had been drinking and was waiting to sober up.

Repeated calls from one person regarding music noise at Sheridan Market. Officer measured noise which was within allowable limits. Officer spoke with owner of the establishment and discussed limitations. Complainant stated music drowned out her television. Officer went to the area. Music could not be heard over normal traffic noise. Ongoing issue with one reporting party. On previous occasions, officers confirmed not a noise disturbance.

Officers were dispatched to a possible assault. The subject stated her brother, and his wife are going to hurt her. When officers arrived, she stated that her brother and his wife are threatening her. She stated that her brother raped in in the past and that his wife is sending her messages through her mind. She thought there was someone downstairs turning off on one the lights teasing her. She believed it was her brother. Officers offered to check. As they went downstairs, they observed large portions of rat feces. She refused any services and didn’t want to leave the home. Officers advised that they would be sending a RADAR navigator to speak with her. The RADAR navigator (Svetlana) arrived and gave the subject some numbers to call to help her. Svetlana is working with her the family to help her find another place and clean up the rat feces.



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Brush fire in Monroe today consumes seven acres of brush and timber

Firefighters cleaning up hot spots
Photo courtesy Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue
At 3:05pm on Monday, September 19, 2022 Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the 14200 Block of Galaxy Way in Monroe with reports of a fire in brush and trees. 

Battalion 31 along with Engine 31 arrived and called for additional resources. Crews from Snohomish County Fire District 5, SCFD 4, and Duvall Fire responded. The approximate 7-acre fire consumed dry grasses up a hillside and moved into timber where structures were located. 

A level one (Ready) evacuation was initiated West of Chain Lake Road between Walmart and Rainier View Rd SE with the help of Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management. 

Reverse 911 calls were made to the affected community. Level one advises a danger exists and to monitor sources of information as well as to assemble supplies and important documents. It is recommended that everyone have an escape plan in the event of an evacuation. 

Fire crews got a good handle of the fire within an hour and B31 recommended the level one evacuation be cancelled. Crews stayed on scene to mop up hot spots and build fire breaks. 

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.



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Executive Constantine announces proposed investments to support a robust public safety plan for King County

County Executive Dow Constantine
King County Executive Dow Constantine shared new public safety investments today focused on four key themes that will support a robust public safety network. 

Joined by the King County Sheriff and directors from Public Health, Metro, and the departments of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) and Community and Human Services (DCHS), Executive Constantine laid out a plan for how King County can provide genuine and just safety for people in all its communities.

The investments, which are part of the Executive’s biennium budget proposal set to be announced next week, will fund programming across the five departments and focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

“The health of our communities depends on the ability of every person to live a safe and productive life, and starts with knowing that when you call for help, it will be there. To deliver genuine community safety and uphold our highest values, we must invest in the programming and workforce that will both stop immediate harm and get to root causes to prevent future offenses,” said Executive Constantine. 
“By breaking down silos, working with community-based organizations, and broadening our options beyond just the traditional responses, we can help end harmful cycles and implement new partnerships that bring about systemic change.”

The plan’s four themes include:
  1. Deploying a highly trained and coordinated safety network by filling 200 key county vacancies and providing the latest training, supporting community safety programming, and reimagining the Sheriff’s Office.
  2. Ensuring safe and appropriate places for people in crisis by expanding behavioral health, restoring jail services, identifying youth detention replacements, and seeking alternative options for the Seattle jail.
  3. Being data-informed and responsive to community needs by prioritizing diversion and intervention programs in hotspots and preventing repeat offenses; and
  4. Providing accountability and victim support by reducing the pandemic-created criminal legal backlog, supporting victim restitution, and partnering with other governments in safety planning and implementation.
More information here



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Volunteers welcome on Saturday for Greenwood Trail prep work

Monday, September 19, 2022

Volunteers wanted for September 24, 2022 Greenwood trail prep day from 10am-12pm. 

Greenwood Trail volunteers showing their work!
This volunteer day is going to involve preparing the trail for installation of stabilizing grids (see photo below for reference). 

Work will include trail shaping by removing of plants that border the current trail and creating a wider path for the grids to go on. 

If time allows we will also be removing any invasive plants that have come back to the hillside. 

Example of the stabilizing grid that will be
 installed on the Greenwood Trail
Bring gloves and appropriate clothes (to protect yourself against blackberries). 

If you have shovels, pickaxe, shears, garden trowel please bring as well. 

Refreshments will be provided. 

Hope to see you there Saturday September 24th, 10am-12pm. 

Receive community service credit for this event. 

Nearest address is 159 N 200th street right next to the trail.



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Wild car chase in Bothell ends with power outage

Stolen truck photo courtesy Bothell Police
Bothell Police arrested a car-prowl suspect after he hit a power pole in a stolen truck - narrowly missing a mom and child on a park bench. 

He finally crashed into a street light near Bothell Landing, then tried to flee on foot. 

Officers caught up and arrested him. 

Power lines at NE 180th St were repaired and power restored to the area.



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Scene on the Sound: Victoria Clipper on its way to Victoria

 
Photo by Lee Wolfe
The Clipper, on its way to Victoria, British Columbia. Tea at the Empress Hotel. Butchart Gardens. Small shops. Beautiful Inner Harbor. So many things to do there!


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Application for child care subsidy now open to families


The new Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy represents an historic investment on the part of King County taxpayers – $20 million each year for the next six years to expand equitable access to child care for families in our community. 

Child care keeps the county running, and when we invest in child care providers and the industry as a whole, we are creating financial stability for working families and while also contributing to financial growth in the region.

The first step in the application process for the new subsidy program is now available! 

Families who are interested in the subsidy can fill out a five-minute eligibility form to see if they may qualify for help paying for child care. 

Because this is a new program and there may be more families interested than we have capacity to serve, please note that submitting an eligibility form will NOT guarantee child care funding for the family. 



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Shorecrest boys varsity tennis begins league play with a win over Cascade 6-1

Thomas Linville serving and
Parker Mina at the net
Shorecrest varsity boys tennis
At Kellogg M.S. 9-19-22
Shorecrest 6, Cascade 1

Singles
  1. Nathan Kim (C) def. Indigo Vining 6-1,6-2; 
  2. Sohum Vohra (S) def. Tim Shim 6-3, 6-0; 
  3. Peyton Caskey (S) def. Andrew Hayashi 6-2, 6-2; 
  4. Spencer Berry (S) def. Landon Herston 6-3, 6-0. 
Doubles
  1. Thomas Linville-Parker Mina (S) def. Charlie Park-Tim Bonilla-Stevenson 7-5, 6-4; 
  2. Jake Whitaker-Drew Bladek (S) def. Owen Martin-Zane Axberg 6-2, 6-2; 
  3. Shyam Srinivasan-Aaron Chen (S) def. Brady Hayes/Jay Saefong 6-2, 6-2.

--Coach Rob Mann



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A divided Shoreline City Council votes to offer the city manager position to Bristol Ellington

Bristol Ellington at the meet and greet
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
At the Shoreline City Council meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022, members voted 4-3 to authorize the mayor and deputy mayor to enter into negotiations to offer the City Manager position to Bristol Ellington.

Voting Yes were Chris Roberts, John Ramsdell, Keith Scully, and Eben Pobee.

Voting No were Doris McConnell, Betsy Robertson, and Laura Mork. 

These latter councilmembers stressed that they would fully support a new city manager and that all candidates were well qualified. Their support for another candidate was based on that person's experience being closely aligned with Shoreline's issues, that the person would be able to step into the position with very little learning curve, and that the person was already very familiar with Shoreline.

Neither candidate has previously been a city manager.


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Recology recycling event at the Shoreline Farmers Market on Saturday September 24, 2022


Recology says they are excited to partner with Shoreline Farmers Market with an upcoming recycling drop-off opportunity! 

Bring your household batteries, small empty propane cylinders, fluorescent lights, Brita filters, and any burning recycling questions you may have.

The Shoreline Farmers Market is held at the Shoreline Park n Ride at N 192nd and Aurora on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.



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Fall Concert at Cromwell Park Amphitheater: E-I-E-I-OINK!

Fall Concert at Cromwell Park Amphitheater: E-I-E-I-OINK!
18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline 98133
Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 1pm

All ages welcome with adult.

Join singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart for this fall concert featuring lots of songs about farms, including a herd of cool cows, farm machinery, and growing things. It’s a farm song-sing-along!

Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. Please dress for the weather and bring something to sit on.

In the event of rain, you can check the status of this program on our Events Calendar and the Shoreline Library Facebook page, or by calling 206-362-7550.



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Registration open for Undoing Racism Training

Registration is now open for the Undoing Racism Training by the People’s Institute for Shoreline community members. 

Please complete the online registration form as soon as possible, if you would like to attend.

The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshop provides a powerful foundation for understanding how we have been racialized, socialized, and conditioned to think about race and power in the United States. 

Participants will:
  • Learn common definitions and different ways in which racism shows up;
  • Learn about the history and context of racism in the U.S.;
  • Analyze power and the role of institutions in maintaining racial inequity;
  • Evaluate the harmful impacts of racism on all people, including white people;
  • Reflect on one's own position as gatekeeper and how to be effective and humanistic in the work; 
  • Understand the importance of community organizing and building effective multiracial coalitions.
Training will be held in person at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline:
  • 6pm-9pm on Friday, September 30, 2022
  • 9am-5pm on Saturday, October 1, 2022
  • 9am-5pm on Sunday, October 2, 2022

Cost: Free - We ask participants commit to attending the entire time. The training is usually $350. If you are interested in future online trainings, go to the training webpage.

Workshop is limited to 35 participants and prioritized for people who live, work, or volunteer in Shoreline and partner organizations.

This workshop is offered in support of the Shoreline City Council Resolution 467 Declaring the City's Commitment to Build an Anti-Racist Community

If you have any questions, please contact Suni Tolton at stolton@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2256.



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Shoreline Fire Open House served up crunched cars and hot dogs

There were three hoses going at a time and people standing by with towels.
By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Steven H. Robinson except as noted

Staying safely back as firefighters rip a vehicle open to rescue occupants
There's a rumor that Shoreline Fire ran out of hot dogs at their Open House on Saturday, but I don't think that's true.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
They certainly had plenty of smashed cars to cut open and fire hoses to entertain the little ones.

Did you know that there are multiple ways to cut open a smashed car to rescue the people inside? The crews took apart five cars during the event. They demonstrated the Jaws of Life, saws, and hand tools.

Hitting the cones. The orange suits are from the safety center on Richmond Beach Rd which hosts school groups and clubs to teach children about fire safety.
The annual event is a chance for the Shoreline Fire Department to show the community their skills and let them get a taste of what life is like beyond the sirens.

Firefighter / PIO Michele Pidduck stands atop a training structure with a camera to document the event
It was held at the Administration / Training headquarters at N 175th and Aurora on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

There were tours of fire trucks and aid cars. I'm sure that more than one child resolved on the spot to be a firefighter.

Inside the garage - coffee and gear
Inside the garage, firefighters offered coffee, hot dogs, and willing explanations of all the gear stored along the walls.

Inside the garage there were hot dogs - they went through 500!

Red fire hats for every child who wanted one. An open house is the only time the public gets to see inside the garage. This event, with food and demonstration, is held annually.

Safe Kids organization
The Safe Kids organization showed parents how a simple, inexpensive window lock could prevent children from falling out of windows, increasingly important with the number of high rise buildings. Even a ground level apartment fall can harm a child.


The gear was stacked neatly, in a specific order which creates the most efficient and fast way to get ready for action.

Photo by Janet Way

Demonstration of roof cutting to allow access and release smoke from a burning building.

Extension of the Hook and Ladder truck rescue ladder. Photo by Janet Way

The fire ladder is impressive in photos but even more so when you are standing right next to it.

If you missed this event, you'll have another opportunity next year.



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Mark your calendar for special fall market events in Shoreline


The Shoreline Farmers Market has scheduled some special events for the fall. Mark your calendars for some very important dates!
 
October 1: Last market of the regular season!

October 29: Harvest Market with games, apple cider, photo booth, and a chance to show off your festive Halloween costume

November 19: Underground Holiday Market with ShoreLake Arts (located at Shoreline City Hall)

December 17: Harvest Market with crafts, wreath making, music, and food trucks



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ELNA meeting Tuesday 7pm on Zoom "Changing of the Guard"

Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) Tuesday September 20, 2022 at 7pm on Zoom. 

Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager
Our Changing of the Guard theme will feature Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager, who is retiring November 2nd. 

We will be recognizing and thanking her for her many years of service to the City of Shoreline since the year 2000 and the last eight years as City Manager. 

Assistant City Manager John Norris is also joining us to speak about the leadership transition.

There will be an update on the Ashley House "Bridges to Home" project by Mike Pugsley, Director of Business Development for Ashley House.

“Bridges to Home” is a unique medical care facility located in our Echo Lake Neighborhood at N 189th and Burke Ave N. It is designed to prepare families for their child’s move from Seattle Children’s Hospital to their own home. The original building has been in a major remodel phase and will become the first pediatric skilled nursing facility in Washington State.

If you wish to attend this meeting, email ELNABoard@gmail.com for the meeting link.


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Continuing Education at SCC: Tech Crew and Theater Design for the Stage

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Action behind the scenes
Like being part of the action behind the scenes? 

This class is for responsible types who love technology, creativity, and innovation. We will learn the foundations of design theory and gain skills in technologies that support design for the stage. 

Our main projects this quarter are designing posters, programs, and props for "Scrooge's Christmas" that performs the weekend of December 15-17 at the SCC Theater. 

Class members interested in running tech during the performances will be required to commit to all shows and additional rehearsals scheduled onstage the week prior. Students must bring their own working laptop to every class session. For students 14+ and adults of all ages

Dates: 10/13/2022 - 12/8/2022 (9 Thursdays)
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Fee: $199.00
Building: On Campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133



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Flowers in September

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The weather turned to fall this week but flowers are still blooming.



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Two options to watch livestreamed LFP City Council meetings

Residents and others interested in watching a livestream of Lake Forest Park City Council meetings now have two options:
  1. Watch the Zoom livestream (Zoom instructions are included on each agenda)
  2. Watch the livestream directly from the City’s website
    1. To watch the livestream directly on the website, click here
    2. Please note this option does not provide a way to participate in Citizen Comments.
  3. To watch as a Zoom audience member, with the option to speak during Citizen Comments, click here to go to the Lake Forest Park meetings directory page. Search for the meeting you want, and you will find the Zoom information on each agenda.
Please contact City Hall at 206-368-5440 if you have questions.



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International Community Health Services announces appointment of new CEO Kelli Nomura

Kelli Nomura CEO of ICHS
SEATTLE, Wash. — The board of directors of International Community Health Services (ICHS) is pleased to announce the selection of Kelli Nomura, MBA, MHP as the health center’s CEO. She will begin the role effective Nov. 7, 2022.

“We are very excited to have Kelli at the helm of ICHS,” said Board President Gildas Cheung. 
“Her strong leadership abilities and passion for patient advocacy and behavioral healthcare will ensure that everyone in our communities, including the most vulnerable, will continue to have access to quality, affordable health services.”

Nomura brings to ICHS over 35 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare industry. 

She has served as director of the King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, where she provided visionary leadership to achieve accessible quality behavioral health services to low-income residents. 

She has developed strategic collaborations and alliances with the Health Care Authority, managed care organizations, providers and community members to strengthen the mental health and substance use services continuum of care to produce desired outcomes for patients, stakeholders and the community.

ICHS is Washington state’s largest Asian and Pacific Islander nonprofit health center providing comprehensive health care to all those who need affordable care, especially immigrants and refugees. An ICHS board member for over 10 years, Nomura has chaired board committees and workgroups such as community relations and advocacy and strategic planning.

Nomura succeeds Teresita Batayola, who will continue to serve as President to facilitate a smooth transition for Nomura. ICHS is grateful for the hard work of the CEO search committee and for the unanimous endorsement by the ICHS board of its recommendation to appoint Nomura as CEO. ICHS also thanks the community for its engagement in this process that included surveys and input from 34 community leaders and participation in the interview process.

“I am thrilled about Kelli [Nomura] leading ICHS into its next chapter in serving our communities,” Batayola said. “She has the depth and breadth of experience to ensure ICHS gets to the next level of service and growth.”

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nonprofit community health center providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the wellness of King County’s diverse people and communities. 

Since its founding in 1973, ICHS has grown from a single storefront clinic in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District with deep roots in the Asian Pacific Islander community, to a regional health care provider employing over 600 people and nearly 30,000 patients at 11 clinic locations, including Shoreline. 

For more information, please visit: www.ichs.com



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Jobs: WSDOT Cadastral Surveyor (TE3)

WSDOT
Cadastral Surveyor (TE3)

Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$76,731 - $103,224 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire multiple engineering professionals to serve an integral role in support of WSDOT’s mission. 

As the Cadastral Surveyor, the primary undertaking of this position will be to update and/or create new Right of Way (ROW) plans, determine right of way centerlines and boundaries, prepare survey records and documents, and occasionally mark WSDOT boundaries in the field or set monuments.

Job description and application



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Jobs: WSDOT Climate Change Technical Program Lead (TPS4, In-Training)

WSDOT
Climate Change Technical Program Lead (TPS4, In-Training)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$68,027 - $100,963 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire an environmental specialist who has a keen interest in promoting and facilitating an environmentally responsible transportation program. 

As the Climate Change Technical Program Lead, this position serves as the agency wide and Northwest Region (NWR) technical expert on greenhouse gas evaluation techniques. 

This position allows for an in-training option that offers a career path and on-the-job training, allowing you to progress upward through the field of environmental science, planning, and transportation. The successful candidate appointed to this position will support project delivery in NWR and throughout the state by providing air quality, noise, and energy expertise. This position will also support WSDOT’s consistent approach to interpreting laws and implementing clean transportation programs.

Job description and application



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Jobs: WSDOT Project Designer (TPS2, In-Training) - multiple positions

WSDOT
Project Designer (TPS2, In-Training)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$55,755 - $82,845 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire multiple landscape and environmental professionals to provide expertise and services for restoration of construction impacts to meet environmental permit obligations and WSDOT policies. 

As the Project Designer, these positions will apply landscape architectural best practices and agency standards, guidance, and procedures to integrate transportation facilities into the natural and built environment. 

The work of these positions support WSDOT’s strategic plan through wise management of the roadside as an asset, delivering right-sized projects, supporting multi-modal transportation options, improving environmental conditions, and meeting the expectations of the public for livable communities.

Job description and application



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LFP Council CoW to discuss speed reductions and traffic calming at Monday's meeting

The Lake Forest Park City Council Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6pm in person at city hall and on Zoom.


Discussion topics: Continued Discussion of Speed Limit Reductions and Traffic Calming Methods




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Gloria's Birds: Barely out of the nest, Suzy sometimes felt she was losing her head over the anxiety of the Unknown

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

(Does kinda look that way! So hard to be young and on your own. Suzy is a fledgling Song Sparrow, wondering what to do next.)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Shoreline Council meeting Monday, September 19, 2022 - public hearing on block grant funding and action on property purchases

The Shoreline City Council meets Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7pm in person and on Zoom.
Link to Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95015006341

ACTION ITEMS

Public Hearing and Discussion on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Funding and Contingency Plan and the 2023-2024 Human Services Funding Plan


Action on the Proposed Purchase of Real Property Located at N 192nd Street, Identified as King County Tax Parcel No. 728390-0532, and Authorizing the City Manager to Take the Necessary Steps to Complete the Property Purchase


Action on the Proposed Purchase of Real Property Located at 14534 10th Avenue NE, Identified as King County Tax Parcel No. 663290-0820, and Authorizing the City Manager to Take the Necessary Steps to Complete the Property Purchase


Authorize the Mayor to Negotiate a Conditional Employment Agreement with the City Manager Finalist


STUDY ITEM

Discussion of the 2022 Second Quarter Financial Report and a Preliminary View of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan



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Overnight street closure on NE 155th Monday to Thursday

Night closure at NE 155th Street from 1st Ave NE to 2nd Ave NE, next to Shoreline Fire Department

Starting Monday, September 19th, Sound Transit will be performing nightly road closures of NE 155th St. from 1st Ave NE to 2nd Ave NE, next to the Shoreline Fire Dept. 

The work is performed at night to minimize traffic impacts and community disruption.

What:Drivers should expect delays and use suggested detours in place.
  • Full closures will occur during work hours and re-open during non- work hours.
  • Residents can expect construction noise from equipment being operated.
When:
  • Week #1Monday-Thursday, 9/19 – 9/22 (9:00pm – 5:00am)
  • Week #2Monday-Thursday, 9/26 – 9/29 (9:00pm – 5:00am)
Where: NE 155th Street from 1st Ave NE to 3rd Ave NE


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Overnight lane and ramp closures at SR 104 all week

Sound Transit will close several lanes and ramps overnight next week as part of the ongoing Lynnwood Link extension project. Please plan ahead for the below:

Beginning, Monday, Sept 19 through the morning of Friday, Sept. 23 the ramps listed below will close from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly:
  • Monday, Sept. 19 through the morning of Friday, Sept. 23
    • The southbound I-5 on-ramp from 44th Avenue West will close nightly from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
  • Monday, Sept. 19 through the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 20
    • The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound SR 104 will close from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 20 through the morning of Thursday, Sept. 22
    • The two right lanes of the SR 104 collector distributor to northbound I-5 will close nightly from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
    • The westbound SR 104 and the eastbound SR 104 on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close nightly from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
    • The eastbound SR 104 on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close nightly from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
    • The northbound I-5 off-ramp to 236th Street Southwest will close nightly from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 23 through the morning of Friday, Sept. 23
    • The two left lanes of southbound I-5 between 220th Street Southwest and 236th Street Southwest will close nightly from 12:45 a.m. and 4:30 a.m.


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Meet candidates for Shoreline Police Chief in a virtual forum September 21

Shoreline Police Chief Candidates Virtual Public Forum
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
6:30 to 8:00pm

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89162500334?pwd=YnVRT1ZvTEZMdDhwT1h6T2xDVW45QT09

Webinar ID: 891 6250 0334
Passcode: 293366


Capt. Kelly Park, Capt. Heather Volpe
Photos are screenshots from videos

Shoreline is appointing a new Police Chief and you can meet the final candidates at a virtual public forum.

Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry will soon appoint a new Police Chief to lead the Shoreline Police Department. As part of the hiring process, the City will hold a virtual public forum via Zoom to allow the two finalists to introduce themselves to residents and answer questions. 

The forum will be moderated by Natasha Jones, the Director of Customer Service at King County. 

Residents who wish to submit questions to the candidates can do so using this form or they can use the Q/A feature in Zoom during the meeting. The moderator will compile questions for the candidates based on the questions submitted. 

In addition to the public forum, Tarry has also assembled a panel of community members and members of the City’s Leadership Team to interview the candidates and provide her with feedback. Tarry anticipates making a final decision on the new Police Chief by the end of September.

The City of Shoreline contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) for police services. Although officers work for King County, they are assigned to work specifically in Shoreline and focus on building relationships with the Shoreline community. The Police Chief reports to the King County Sheriff and the Shoreline City Manager.

The two Police Chief candidates are Captain Kelly Park, who is currently the Operations/Administration Captain for the Shoreline Police Department, and Captain Heather Volpe, who is currently the Operations/Administration Captain for KCSO’s Southwest Precinct.

Both candidates have spent several years in the Shoreline Police department. Capt. Volpe was previously the Traffic Sgt.

Former Shoreline Chief of Police 
Shawn Ledford
Background

On January 1, 2022 then Interim King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall promoted Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford to the King County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff as the Interim Chief of Patrol Operations Division. 

With the permanent appointment of Sheriff Cole-Tindall, Chief Ledford’s position on the Command Staff became permanent. 

As a contract city with KCSO, candidates for the Shoreline Police Chief position are selected from within KCSO ranks. 

The King County Sheriff forwarded two potential candidates to the City Manager, who will make the final decision.

Questions for the candidates?

If you have questions for the candidates, you can submit them online prior to the forum or you can use the Q/A feature during the forum.



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Restaurant Review: Pizza at The Local 104

Sue Stadler at The Local 104
Photo by Anne Stadler
Sue Stadler, LFP Elementary/Kellogg/Shorecrest graduate, enjoys a mushroom pizza at The Local 104 where she was having supper with her mother, Anne Stadler.

Anne talked with Chef Tony Vujovich, co-owner of The Local 104

Chef Tony is truly the KING of local food!! Awesome supper at Local 104!!

He uses a method for creating the dough that he invented. It makes an incredibly delicious thin crust.

He’s really super thoughtful about sourcing locally, paying careful attention to climate change issues and practices. The place is a pleasure to eat in! And he’s an impressive guy!

The Local 104 is on Ballinger Way and 35th Ave NE, 18498 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155



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