Shoreline District Court Judge Joe Campagna appointed to King County Superior Court

Friday, October 14, 2022

Joe Campagna appointed to
King County Superior Court 
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Shoreline District Court judge Joe Campagna to the King County Superior Court. Campagna replaces Judge Julia Garratt. who retired on June 30, 2022.

Campagna has been a King County District Court Judge at the county’s Shoreline Division since January 2019. 

During his tenure, Campagna developed the Shoreline Community Court and Resource Center, which provides therapeutic services to people involved in the criminal justice system. 

From 2007 to 2018, Campagna worked as a litigator at Schroeter Goldmark and Bender, where he handled criminal defense and complex civil litigation matters.

Campagna is active in the community. He is a member of the Shoreline Rotary Club and has volunteered for work parties at Echo Lake Park.

Before he became a district court judge, he regularly volunteered as a pro bono attorney with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Clemency Project, Washington Appleseed, Seattle Clemency Project, and El Centro de La Raza.

“Judge Campagna is committed to serving his community,” said Inslee. “He is a relentless worker and passionate about service to others. He will be a wonderful additions to the King County Superior Court.”

Campagna earned his bachelor’s degree from Houghton College and his law degree from Vermont Law School.



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Star viewing party at Paramount School Park this Saturday


Join us this Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Shoreline for an evening of star gazing at Paramount School Park, 15300 8th NE, Shoreline WA 98155, 7pm to 11pm.

We'll have telescopes for people to look through or feel free to bring your own. If you are bringing your own telescope please arrive before dark to set it up.

This event is weather dependent. Check the event page for possible cancellation at https://www.seattleastro.org/events/1396



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Residential fire in Shoreline Tuesday takes hours to extinguish

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 10:17pm Shoreline Fire crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire at the 2200 block of N 156th Pl.

They arrived to heavy smoke from all sides of the home.

The homeowner confirmed all residents had safely evacuated.

It was a difficult, deep seated fire and it took a good portion of the night to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.

The cause is under investigation.



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Shorecrest boys varsity tennis vs Monroe 10-13-22

Shorecrest boys varsity tennis
10-13-22 at Monroe H.S.
Monroe 4 Shorecrest 3

Singles
  1. Zach Overbay (M) def. Indigo Vining 6-2, 6-0; 
  2. Brett De La Fuente (M) def. Sohum Vohra 6-1, 6-1; 
  3. Peyton Caskey (S) def. Connor Dayley 6-2, 7-5; 
  4. Ben Feinberg (S) def. Myles Baumchen 6-2, 7-6(3). 
Doubles
  1. Parker Mann - Justice Funston (M) def. Thomas Linville-Parker Mina 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5); 
  2. Jacob Shafer - Lucas McCollough (M) def. Aaron Chen-Shyam Srinivasan 7-6(5), 6-2; 
  3. Drew Bladek-Jake Whitaker (S) def. Harlan Rowe - Matthew Gunter 6-2, 6-2
--Coach Rob Mann



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Two Washington men arrested for actions during January 6 Capitol breach

Richard Slaughter of Orting WA in the January 6
breach of the U.S. Capitol. Photo courtesy FBI
WASHINGTON — Two men from the state of Washington were arrested Wednesday, October 12, 2022 on felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 

Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

Richard Slaughter, 40, of Orting, Washington, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers using a deadly or dangerous weapon, interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, and other felony and misdemeanor offenses.

A story on KING 5 identifies Slaughter as a mortgage broker and a member of the Orting school board. 

Caden Paul Gottfried, 20, Slaughter's stepson, is charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers, interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, and misdemeanor offenses. Both were arrested in Tacoma, Washington. They are expected to make their initial appearance today in the Western District of Washington.

According to court documents, Slaughter and Gottfried illegally entered the Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. They joined rioters in the area of the Lower West Terrace.

Slaughter was among those in the crowd near the entrance to the tunnel area leading into the Capitol Building. While there, at approximately 3:34pm, he grabbed a police shield from another rioter and kept it from a police officer. He then engaged with officers guarding the tunnel, declaring, among other things, “You guys need to stand down. Just walk away, nobody will f------ hurt any of you.” At approximately 3:58pm, Slaughter used a long pole to attack officers at the front line of the tunnel. He also handed chemical spray to another rioter in the crowd.

Gottfried, meanwhile, also was in front of the tunnel during the same period. At approximately 4pm, he was among those in the mob, using his bodyweight to push against the line of officers. Officers pulled him into the tunnel, where they detained him. He was eventually released.

This case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington.

The case is being investigated by the FBI’s Seattle Field Office and its Tacoma Resident Agency. Valuable assistance was provided by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the Metropolitan Police Department.

In the 21 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 880 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including over 270 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov



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October 13 9pm US 2 has reclosed due to Bolt Creek Fire

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Crew cleared this tree, opened the road for three hours, then found another tree and closed the road again. Photo courtesy WSDOT

SKYKOMISH - All lanes of US 2 have closed as of 9pm Thursday, October 13, 2022 between mileposts 46 to 50 due to falling trees associated with the Bolt Creek Fire.

Earlier in the day, the road was closed from 10am until 6pm for fire mitigation activity. The roadway reopened shortly after 6pm but was forced to close again at 9pm. 

Bolt Creek Fire crews and WSDOT crews will reassess and begin tree removal at daylight Friday, October 14. At this time there is no detour and there is no estimated time for reopening.

Road closure information is posted in the WSDOT real-time travel center and by @wsdot_traffic on Twitter.



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Join one of these gardening events this weekend

Volunteers at Shoreline Park
Photo courtesy Shoreline Green Partnership
At least three parks will have volunteer work parties this weekend. East Central and West - take your pick.

North City Park, and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on Saturday, and North City Park on Sunday.

Saturday October 15, 2022 at 10:00 am
NORTH CITY PARK WORK PARTY registration

Help us get the Park ready for Green Shoreline Day Planting Party!! We will continuing to remove invasive plants in and around restoration site #4, the area between the Park fence line and the paved pathway. 

Saturday October 15, 2022 at 9:00 am
HELP US GROW OUR FOREST AT RICHMOND BEACH SALTWATER PARK registration

Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be watering thirsty plants and getting rid of invasive species. We’ll also show you our unique, water-saving irrigation system.

Sunday October 16, 2022 at 10:00 am
SHORELINE PARK WORK PARTY registration

Please join us in keeping the small forest of Shoreline Park beautiful! If we love this park, it will keep loving us right back. We're dreaming of a park free of invasive plants and filled with native plants. Work areas are manageable.



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Book review from Shoreline Schools: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we'd like to suggest a young adult book titled Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. 

This book features Latinx protagonists and is most suitable for readers ages 12 and up. The feature film version just debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month.

Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common.

But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship — the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. 

And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.

You can learn more about the author, this book, and his other works here: www.benjaminsaenz.com


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No rain? Go to the Zoo

Unleash your inner child this weekend! On October 16 and 17, 2022 enjoy discounted adult admission prices—(the same as a child's admission!) at just $12.50 per ticket.

We don't know where all the rain is this October in Seattle, but we can't think of a better way to take advantage of this unseasonably warm fall than by visiting the zoo. 

From our graceful giraffes and regal tigers to the playful penguins and gregarious gorilla family— there's an animal for everyone to enjoy!

If you haven't yet, put visiting our brown bear cub Juniper at Living Northwest Trail—on the top of your list!

BUY YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS NOW!

Woodland Park Zoo 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103



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U.S. Attorney Nick Brown names both Civil and Criminal Division attorneys to focus on Environmental Justice

Seattle – U.S. Attorney Nick Brown has named two veteran Assistant United States Attorneys to lead the Western District of Washington Environmental Justice Initiative. 

Criminal AUSA Seth Wilkinson and Civil AUSA Kayla Stahman will lead the district efforts on environmental prosecutions and civil enforcement.

“Both these attorneys have deep experience not only with investigating and prosecuting environmental crimes, but with the Affirmative Civil Enforcement the Justice Department uses to hold companies accountable for their conduct,” said U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. 
“As we look at issues surrounding Environmental Justice in disadvantaged communities, it will take all our tools, civil and criminal, to make positive change and protect our fragile Northwest environment.”

For example, AUSA Wilkinson previously prosecuted the CEOs of Total Reclaim, the Northwest’s largest electronics recycler, for secretly exporting mercury-laden electronics to Hong Kong, potentially exposing local workers and residents to toxic material. 

AUSA Wilkinson is currently prosecuting the owners of a Washington company for removing federally-required emissions control devices from diesel vehicles in violation of the Clean Air Act.

AUSA Stahman has handled a variety of affirmative civil litigation from protecting the elderly from financial scams to holding medical labs accountable for overbilling government programs and accepting kickbacks.

AUSAs Wilkinson and Stahman recently coordinated the civil and criminal prosecution related to steel that did not meet military requirements being sold to the Navy. Coordinating the civil settlement as well as the criminal case required the close coordination that will now be brought to the environmental justice work of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The district’s Environmental Justice Coordinators will lead efforts to enforce environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and hazardous waste laws. 

An intentional decision to violate these laws may be a federal crime. For example, intentionally discharging pollutants into a river without a permit, or bypassing a required pollution control device, is a criminal act that carries the possibility of incarceration and monetary fines.

The district’s Environmental Justice Coordinators also will lead efforts to remedy environmental violations and contaminations by pursuing actions under the civil rights laws, worker safety and consumer protection statutes, and the False Claims Act. 

For example, a federal contractor who violates a contractual provision mandating the proper disposal of hazardous waste may be subject to liability under the False Claims Act; a landlord who leases a home without disclosing known information about lead-based paint may violate federal lead disclosure rules.

Other examples of civil or criminal environmental misconduct include:
  • Air emissions of toxic pollutants resulting from inadequate or nonexistent pollution control
  • Illegal asbestos removals that expose and create health risks for workers and the public
  • Illegal discharges into waters or sewer systems that threaten public safety and cause damage to our water infrastructure
  • Illegal handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous wastes and pesticides
  • Oil spills or other incidents that compromise the fishing rights or practices of indigenous or disadvantaged communities
  • False statements to the EPA or other regulatory agencies that threaten the integrity of environmental protection programs
More information about the environmental justice initiative is on the Department of Justice website



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October 25th performance of My Body No Choice at Edmonds College

Ballyhoo Theatre and Black Box at Edmonds College present My Body No Choice. One performance only, October 25, 2022, 7:30pm at Black Box at Edmonds College (Mukilteo Hall), 20310 68th Ave W,  Lynnwood WA 98036.

In June 2022, reproductive rights took a giant leap backwards when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In the United States, we can drive when we turn 16, and vote when we turn 18. But we no longer have the bodily autonomy to make the choices that will impact us the most.

In My Body No Choice, eight of America’s most exciting female playwrights share what choice means to them, through the telling of fiction and non-fiction stories rooted in personal experience; theirs or a friend’s. 

Because this is a time when women need to tell their stories. My Body No Choice is a commission of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. This reading is presented in coordination with a full production at Arena that will be Molly Smith's final production as the company's Artistic Director.

My Body No Choice will explore the importance of bodily autonomy, from the ability to choose - or not - to have an abortion, to the freedom to choose one's body size, to making a decision around when to end one's life. 

The short stories are both fiction and non-fiction by eight of America's most exciting female writers, who are: Lee Cataluna(Home of the Brave), Fatima Dyfan (Woolly Mammoth Theatre New Work Fellow), Lisa Loomer (Roe), Dael Orlandersmith (Stoop Stories), Sarah Ruhl (In the Next Room, or the vibrator play), Mary Hall Surface (Perseus Bayou), V (formerly Eve Ensler) (The Vagina Monologues), and Anonymous. 

These tremendous artists and their monologues represent a rich diversity of theatrical storytelling and personal experiences.

Admission is FREE, however, reservations are required. Ticket link at ballyhootheatre.org

Some of this material may be too sensitive for younger children. Recommended ages are 14 and up.


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Shorecrest boys varsity tennis vs Stanwood 10-12-22

Shorecrest boys varsity tennis
At Kellogg M.S. 10-12-22
Shorecrest 4 Stanwood 3

Singles
  1. Indigo Vining (SC) def. Riley McNicol 6-1, 6-4; 
  2. Sohum Vohra (SC) def. Greyson Pierce 6-1, 6-3;
  3. Peyton Caskey (SC) def. Colby Campbell 6-4, 6-1; 
  4. Blake Almanza (SW) def. Spencer Berry 6-2,6-2. 
Doubles
  1. Morgan Zill-Ethan Eichler (SW) def. Thomas Linville-Parker Mina 6-2, 6-1; 
  2. Braedan Requa-John Floyd (SW) def. Aaron Chen-Shyam Srinivasan 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-3; 
  3. Drew Bladek-Jake Whitaker (SC) def. Riley Pappas-Calvin Bailey 6-4, 6-4.

--Coach Rob Mann



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US 2 closed all afternoon Thursday from milepost 46 to 49

Photo by Pete Alexopoulos
on Unsplash
Thursday, October 13, 2022 from noon to 5pm. US 2 will be fully closed between mileposts 46 to 49 to allow fire crews responding to the Bolt Creek Fire to perform fire mitigation work near the roadway. 

Due to the nature of this work only incident responders and emergency personnel will be permitted through the closure. Travelers need to plan ahead as no detour is available during this time.

Crews finished their work of removing hazardous trees on Wednesday and reopened the road.

The trees in the photo are in process of falling to the highway below.



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Letter to the Editor: Shoreline council set the levy rate too high

To the Editor:

Shoreline’s Proposition 1 on the ballot Nov. 8, 2022, if passed by voters, would increase city property tax by nearly 50%! Prop 1 would also create a $15 million dollar surplus for the City. At the end of 2021, the City already had a surplus of $8.49 million dollars. “Surplus” is money beyond the budgeted items for covering costs for City services. 
 
Please see: www.ShorelineLevy.info for more information. The website is sponsored by Shoreline Citizens for a Fair Levy.
 
The website includes a “No on Prop 1” statement to respond to the Voters Pamphlet. 
 
The City asked a 13 member volunteer citizen Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee in March-May 2022 for input. I served on that committee. 

Committee members did not agree and did not give a proposed levy rate. Committee members raised concerns about increasing city tax costs hurting Shoreline residents if the City Council set the levy lid lift rate too high. The levy rate in combination with property assessments makes Prop 1 nearly a 50% increase in city property tax! 

Unfortunately, City Council did choose to set the levy rate too high at $1.39 with Prop 1. 
 
Shoreline’s current property levy rate of $1.13 per $1,000 assessed valuation is already higher than: Lake Forest Park-$0.84; Kenmore-$0.89; Kirkland-$1.11; Redmond-$0.78; and Woodinville-$0.72. 
 
Voting NO on Prop 1 would allow City Council to submit a new levy proposal with a lower levy rate to Shoreline residents that covers costs for City services and is more affordable. 
 
As a Shoreline resident of over 30 years I care about our community.  I will be voting NO on Prop 1.
 
Lisa Brock
Shoreline


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WSDOT picked up 107 tons of litter from state highways in September

Photo courtesy WSDOT
The busy summer roadwork season is winding down and our maintenance crews are turning their attention to winter. 

But our collaboration with the Department of Ecology, Department of Corrections and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers on litter cleanup continues. 

Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, crews have cleaned up 1,347 TONS of roadside litter in the state, including 107 tons in September.

Litter near homeless encampments is an issue but the vast majority of litter collected is random litter on highways and larger debris like tires, furniture, etc., from unsecured loads. 

Of the litter collected so far this year:
  • 460 tons are from large debris, 
  • 388 tons are random roadside litter and 
  • 322 tons are from or near encampments.

While the work to keep up with litter continues, so does the need for the public to play a role. Please continue to dispose of litter properly, secure your loads and encourage your friends and family to do so as well. 

The best way to combat the ongoing and frustrating litter challenge is to stop it from ending up out there in the first place.

--WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation)


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Smarter

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

 
Whitney says that this cartoon was inspired by real life in his backyard



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Walk for White Cane Day Saturday, October 15, 2022

Participate in the White Cane Day Walk 2022 in Seattle Saturday, October 15, 2022

The 1-mile walk, which will begin at the south base of the Space Needle and end at the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL), celebrates people who are blind and visually impaired, many of whom use a “white cane.” 

White canes not only help drivers and other pedestrians see them; they also enable users to avoid obstacles, find steps and curbs, locate and step over cracks or uneven surfaces, find doorways, get into cars and buses, and more.

Through the years the white cane has become a symbol of independence that empowers the blind and visually impaired to explore and navigate their environment.

Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10am. The White Cane Day Walk starts at the south base of the Space Needle, 400 Broad St, Seattle WA 98109, and ends at the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, 2021 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98121

People who are blind or visually impaired, their families and friends, and the general public are encouraged to join the fun. It’s free and open to all!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

At the end of the walk, WTBBL will host a reception. Vendors will be on hand to provide information and services such as cane repair, wayfinding apps, human guides, and more. 

Vendors include the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind, DeafBlind Service Center, Lighthouse for the Blind, National Federation of the Blind, and Washington Council of the Blind. 

In addition, You Cane Give is sponsoring a cane drive for participants who wish to donate an old, gently used cane to people in need.

About White Cane Day

In 1964 a joint resolution of the Congress, HR 753, was signed into law authorizing the President of the United States to proclaim Oct. 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day.” 

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the first White Cane Safety Day proclamation within hours of the passage of the joint resolution. Through the years the focus of White Cane Safety Day has shifted from safety toward greater independence and equality. In 2011, 

White Cane Day was also named Blind Americans Equality Day by President Barack Obama



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Web developer #5

Photo by Jessica Halterman

 Jessica took this perfect composition looking up at her porch light. 

I am envious - not just of her perfectly posed orb weaver but because this is what I wanted for my porch light. I had the job announcement up for a month while obnoxious little flying creatures snuck into my house.

But for the first time in years there were no applicants. It must be the pandemic and all the employee shortages. 

--Diane Hettrick



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Intermittent traffic holds on US 2 on October 12 due to Bolt Creek Fire

Tree removal on Hwy 2 at Bolt Fire
SKYKOMISH – Beginning at 7am. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 the Washington State Department of Transportation in partnership with the Bolt Creek Fire Incident Command will hold traffic for up to 20 minutes in each direction while crews assess trees between milepost 46 and milepost 49 near Skykomish.

Since September 10, crews have removed several hundred trees that have been compromised by the Bolt Creek Fire and deemed a hazard to public safety. 

In addition to performing a daily inspection of the road, WSDOT will continue to work with Washington State Parks, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service to remove potentially hazardous debris such as trees and rocks.



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Don’t miss the LFP Farmers Market season closing day this Sunday, 10/16

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, which is a program of Third Place Commons, will wrap up its regular season with a bang this Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 10am to 2pm.

Yes, Sunday’s a big sports day, but you’ve got more than enough time to get down to the market before the festivities start. And you definitely won’t want to miss one final chance to shop your favorite vendors, say your goodbyes until next year, and get in on the freebies while they last!

Already in the Halloween spirit? Great! Come in costume, or dress up the kiddos or doggos in your life with their favorite costumes for a visit to the market.

Costume or no, be sure to stop by the info booth for some fun giveaways while supplies last. Kids can pick the Halloween squishy toy of their choice while market dogs will be treated to tasty biscuits (extra “treats for tricks” and costumes).

Grown-ups in the crowd can pick-up washable, reusable mesh produce bags (also great for delicate laundry and other household uses) while they last. So stop by the Third Place Commons info booth early to get your fun freebies (one per person) before they’re gone.

Meanwhile, it might be the end of the season, but the market won’t be short on delicious, farm-fresh produce to enjoy. For example, Garden Treasures will be bringing their fall crop of sweet Italian peppers for roasting and side dishes, while Gypsy Rows will have a gorgeous assortment of gourds and squashes perfect for baking, soups, décor, and more.

Honey Crisp apples are plentiful as well, not to mention those spectacular autumn flowers! Yep, fall is in the air and you’ll find all the colors and tastes of the season at the LFP Farmers Market this Sunday.

You know you’ll miss your favorite vendors when they’re gone, so don’t miss your last chance of the season to load up. And be sure to stock up while you’re there on locally produced goodies including pasta, candies and treats, snacks, dips and sauces, honey, wine, hard cider, baked treats, and more.

You'll also find some great guest vendors on hand for closing day including olive oils from 11 Olives, crafts from Brownie and Blondie, Dennis Cant Metal Art, and the Lake Washington Candle Company.

Plus, mark your calendar for two bonus farmers markets – paired with annual holiday crafts fairs – coming on November 20th and December 18th. Save these dates now and stay tuned for more details.

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. 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.



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What's on your Ballot and where you can vote in person

By Diane Hettrick

I have VoteWA.gov engraved on my brain, so I always forget that after you log in, if you want to see your voter's guide, it will send you to a different location where you have to log in again.

It's still a very useful site.

Monday the Voters' Pamphlet came out. It includes races from districts where you do not live.

If all you want to know is what you personally will be voting on, here's where you can see your voters' guide www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/my-voter-information.aspx

You can update your personal information online until October 31 for the November 8, 2022 General and Special Election. After October 31, you can update your information in person at the elections office in Renton or at a vote center location through Election Day, November 8.

Make sure they have a valid phone number on file for you so you will get the message if they have a question about your ballot - like your signature not matching what is on file for you.

People who need or prefer to vote in person, usually because of physical difficulties, can go to a vote center.

Kenmore City Hall is a vote center location and it's very easy to get to. Take NE 145th St or Ballinger Way to Bothell Way. Turn left and go to 68th NE in Kenmore. Turn left - city hall is three blocks from Bothell Way.

Kenmore City Hall Vote Center - Vote Center
  • Saturday, November 5, 10:00am – 4:00pm 
  • Monday, November 7, 8:30am – 6:00pm 
  • Election Day, November 8, 8:30am – 8:00pm


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Web developer #4

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

 
Photo by Barbara Twaddell

Barbara says she found a Special Twilight Zone flying saucer web design in her yard. I just wonder what that orb weaver is planning to catch. Flying squirrels? Space aliens? Murder hornets? Those giant moths?

Now I don't want to know.

--Diane Hettrick



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AG Ferguson: 59% of Washingtonians may have been duped into subscription plans

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released the results of a consumer survey revealing that 59% of Washingtonians may have been unintentionally enrolled in a subscription plan or service when they thought they made a one-time purchase, highlighting a problem that may be impacting millions of Washingtonians. 

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that just over 6 million adults live in Washington state. Consequently, 59% represents 3.5 million Washingtonians. Respondents reported that pre-check boxes constitute a significant source of the problem.

The survey also reveals that approximately 100,000 Washingtonians may have been unable to cancel the unwanted subscription because it was too difficult.

The Attorney General’s Office recently commissioned the online survey of 1,207 adult Washington consumers. The survey is part of the Attorney General’s Honest Fees Initiative.

Attorney General Ferguson urges consumers to file a complaint with his office if they inadvertently signed up for a subscription while attempting to make a one-time purchase. The Attorney General’s Office responds to every consumer complaint. 

It fields approximately 24,000 complaints annually, and returns approximately $18 million per year to consumers through its informal complaint resolution process, which involves working with businesses to resolve consumer complaints pre-investigation or litigation.




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Bolt Creek Fire and Hwy 2 (closed and open and..) here are more details than you may have wanted

Burning stump on Hwy 2
Photo courtesy WSDOT
By Diane Hettrick

Are you really sure you want to travel on Hwy 2?

It must qualify as the most dangerous road in the state. The stump photo is from yesterday's closure when the road was open and closed and open.

Tree hanging over Hwy 2. It eventually fell onto the Hwy.
Photo courtesy WSDOT
Do you really have to travel on a road where a burning tree can land on your car at any moment? Bad enough that the highway crews have to be out there.

Tree hanging over roadway. Photo courtesy WSDOT

If you travel this road, it sounds like it would be a good idea for you to check the conditions when you get to Index or any place where it would be easy to turn around and find a detour. 

Crew in cherrypicker remove tree from hillside.
Photo courtesy WSDOT
Several readers have voiced their frustrations at getting far along the road and being stopped at a place where it is difficult to turn around and then having to retrace their path to find a detour.

@WSDOT_traffic (Twitter) seems to have the most up to date information.

Here's what they posted about this tree on Tuesday:
US 2 UPDATE: Our crews will be up on US 2 today beginning at 12:30 p.m. to remove this tree. There will be a full closure of the road between MP 46-49 while they work. We will update this post throughout the day as we get reports from the field.
They finished the job and reopened at 6:44pm Tuesday.
FINAL 6:44 p.m.: US 2 has reopened. We say "Final" but this is obviously a fluid situation so more closures can happen. We'll do the best we can to get info out as quickly as we can. Please be cautious if traveling through US 2.
 
As far as smoke, for a while on Monday the wind blowing in off the ocean pushed the smoke from all the Cascades fires to the east.

The forecast for Tuesday isn't terrible. For up to the minute smoke forecasts, check the Smoke Map.  

For those who want to know why they aren't just sending in helicopters to dump water on the fire,
they are using "consumption strategy." 

Here's part of a blog entry explaining tactics. 

Fire Update: Containment lines on the south, east and west edges of the fire—namely, along US 2 and near structures—continue to hold well as the consumption strategy is allowed to continue. The fire will continue to produce smoke as it burns to the north into Wild Sky Wilderness. 
Firefighters remain engaged along containment lines to ensure that the fire stays in its footprint on its southern edge, as well as the southwest and southeast corners. Aviation is available and may be used – as weather allows - to make bucket drops to cool hot spots on the south and west of the fire. 
Suppression activities are still ongoing to increase containment, and repair of damage caused by suppression activities will continue in some areas of the fire that have seen little fire activity in recent days. 

These activities include chipping vegetation, repairing hand/dozer lines and other actions that will help to mitigate future erosion. In addition to suppression repair activities, the BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) Team will continue watershed assessments in the fire area into early next week. 

Bolt Creek fire map Monday evening 10-10-22 For the first time in a month, the fire made no progress. It is still 35% contained, has burned 13,396 acres and 224 responders are assigned.
BAER team current report on their Inciweb page: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8429/
Incident Overview
A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is working on the 2022 fires affecting the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS): Bolt Creek, Suiattle River, Boulder Lake, and Lake Toketie. 
The mission of a BAER team is a two-part assessment of post-fire watersheds. First, what are the potential risks to human life, safety, or property, and to critical natural and cultural resources? Second, what emergency stabilization measures can be implemented on federal lands in a timely manner to reduce unacceptable risks from potential flooding or debris flows? 
The MBS BAER team will present their findings and recommendations to the Forest Supervisor. If the BAER team determines there may be potential emergency situations, the short-term goal is to complete flood and erosion control protection measures before the first large rain events.

Once the fire is completely out and it finally starts to rain, the next concern will be landslides from the burnt out areas on steep hillsides over roads and possibly structures.

They are saying that this fire was human-caused. No one has provided details on what evidence they have or whether it was accident or arson, but they won't be able to fully investigate until they can get in safely.

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MLTNews: Digging into the past - Edmonds College faculty led archaeology excavation of historic Japanese community site in North Seattle

Edmonds College associate faculty member
Dr. Alicia Valentino led an archeological
excavation of the land in July 2022.
Photo courtesy MLTNews.com
MLTNews.com has a story about an archaeological dig next to North Seattle Community College at Northgate.

This natural greenbelt was the location of the Green Lake Gardens Company, run by the Kumasaka family, who also lived at the site from 1919 until 1968.

In the corner of the property, there once sat a community center that served as a safe haven for the Japanese community of North Seattle. Shoji Kumasaka, the family patriarch, had donated the building to the Green Lake Japanese Association, known as the Nihojinkai. 

The community center was a sanctuary for the local Japanese community to study arts, theater and judo and served as a meeting place. 

It remained central to the community until President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, forcing Japanese Americans from the West Coast into incarceration camps.




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LFP Police calls 9-30 to 10-7-22

Lake Forest Park Police
Weekly Police Calls 09/30 – 10/07

Your officers responded to 285 calls for service or self-initiated incidents, which included the following:
  • 107 Traffic related incidents
  • 64 Extra patrols / Business checks
  • 36 Suspicious Circumstances
  • 10 Theft / Shoplift / Fraud
  • 8 Welfare checks / Suicidal subject
  • 7 Alarms
  • 8 Disturbance / 911
  • 6 Warrant Arrests
While we don't routinely respond to social media posts, please call 206-364-8216 if you have any questions.



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Home sales in Shoreline during September 2022

The following are properties that sold in Shoreline during the month of September 2022. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.



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Safer cleaning for a healthy home class at Shoreline Recology store October 19, 2022

Skip the chemicals with safer cleaning tricks and recipes to make your own cleaning products! 

Learn how to shop for safe products that keep your home clean and your family healthy. 

Attend a class to receive a FREE cleaning kit! 

Shoreline Recology Store, 15235 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 5 - 6pm.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Monday is Indigenous Peoples Day



 Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Ridgecrest native is part of the Mariners' success - and couldn't be happier about it

Monday, October 10, 2022

By Patricia Hale

Home Town Guy, Skylar Shibayama, got a well deserved hug from Mariners Manager Scott Servais following Saturday’s 10-9 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Skylar grew up in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood, attending Ridgecrest Elementary, Kellogg and Shorecrest. 

At Shorecrest, he was elected ASB President, was on the Debate Team and pitched for the Shorecrest baseball team. 

A National Merit Scholar who loved math, Skylar attended and graduated from Yale University.

Skylar pitched for the Shorecrest Scots
Photo by Gerry Shibayama
Shibayama began working for Jerry Dipoto as an intern in 2018, and spent 2019 implementing strategic innovations via analytical research and education, with a focus on in-game strategy. 

In December 2021 Shibayama was promoted to Director of Data Strategy where he oversees the advance scouting process and maintains his role in the Mariners’ analytics department. 

He continues to work closely with the Mariners coaching staff and front office on strategy, game theory, objective decision-making and educational initiatives.

Skylar Shibayama
Working for the Mariners certainly holds a special place in Skylar Shibayama’s heart. 

The opportunity to help the club end a 21-year playoff drought – means everything to him.
“It’s my team,” Shibayama said. “I’ve been a Mariners fan my whole life. I was at the 116th win in 2001. So getting to work here is very special.”
So what does Shibayama tell his friends he does for a living?
“I just tell people that I’m trying to help the Mariners find an edge wherever we can find it,” he said.
Guessing all of that is why he got a hug from Scott!



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Indigenous People's Day


"Monday, October 10 marks a day of recognition of Indigenous peoples’ resilience and rich cultural heritage in the face of centuries of oppression, assimilation and genocide.

"Recognized on the second Monday in October – the same day as the federally recognized Columbus Day holiday – 2021 marked the first time a U.S. president officially proclaimed an Indigenous Peoples’ Day observance."

The University of Washington has an excellent article on the topic, which  you can read here.

"Since Washington state doesn’t recognize Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day doesn’t replace it, nor is Indigenous Peoples’ Day an official city holiday — just a day to honor Indigenous people.

"Columbus Day remains a federal holiday that gives federal government employees the day off from work. And while problematic, it’s worth noting that the day originally became a holiday in 1937 as recognition for the mistreatment of Italian Americans."



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Hunter Moon

 
Photo copyright Mike Remarcke

Mike Remarcke says "The Hunter Moon is the first moon after the more festive Harvest Moon.  The Hunter Moon suggests that after the harvest and the storing of food grown, it is time to start hunting for meat to last throughout the winter."



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The 2022 Student Mock Election is now open for all Washington K-12 students

Middle school students who participated in a mock election
OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State is calling on students and teachers across Washington to participate in the 2022 Student Mock Election.

From now until the November 8, 2022 General Election, the Student Mock Election is a nonpartisan educational initiative that teaches K-12 students how elections work and how to become informed voters. 

Students have the opportunity to vote on actual races and measures pertinent to their daily lives, or an alternate version with fictional issues.

Ballots, vote tabulation sheets, and Voters’ Pamphlets are available for download and printing. Other free resources include “I Voted” stickers (which must be ordered by Nov. 8) and the curriculum book Teaching Elections in Washington State

The lessons meet state and Common Core standards, and satisfy the civics coursework required for graduation. Classroom-based assessments are included with each lesson.

“The Student Mock Election is an interactive, educational program that helps students learn more about our elections and enables them to become more informed and involved citizens,” said Assistant Secretary of State Trova O’Heffernan. 
“Teachers have access to several unique resources and tools to help teach young people how to make civic engagement a lifelong habit.”

In Washington state, 16- and 17-year-olds can sign up as Future Voters and be automatically registered to vote when they become eligible. More information about the Future Voter program, including qualifications and how to register, is available here.

National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is a nonpartisan voter education campaign held the first week of October that equips voters with the tools, information, and confidence they need to cast their ballots. 

More information is available at votereducationweek.org



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Web developer #3

Photo by Jocelyn Curry Asher
This web developer was doing her composting chores before getting to work on her web. 

Jocelyn Curry Asher, who shares the yard waste bin, did some research.

According to a Google comparison of similar images, this is an Araneus diadematus that crawled out of our compost bin on September 14 as I was filling it with dry debris.


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Fallen Firefighters' Day

 
Flag at half-staff at Shoreline Fire station 63
in North City business district
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Flags were at half-staff at all government buildings to honor Fallen Firefighters Day, Sunday October 9,2022 but it is particularly poignant at fire stations.

Station 63, recently rebuilt, is on NE 180th in the North City Business District.



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Jobs: Shoreline Schools

The Shoreline School District is a major employer in the area, with jobs including and beyond the classroom. 

Right now they are advertising for school bus drivers, but have openings for custodians, food service workers, coaches, mechanics, and clerical workers.

Go to the Human Resources page for general information and the list of open positions. Applications are here



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Shorewood 2022 graduate achieves maximum scores on AP Research Exam

Yubi Mamiya - perfect score on AP Research Exam
one of only 306 students in the word
Shorewood High School 2022 graduate Yubi Mamiya's performance on the AP Research Exam in May 2022 was so superior that it falls into a rather select category. 

She not only received the top score of 5, but Yubi was also one of only 306 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Research Exam, receiving the maximum score on each portion of the exam!

"We applaud Yubi's hard work and the AP teacher responsible for engaging students and enabling them to excel in a college-level course," says Trevor Packer, Head of the Advanced Placement Program.


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