Shoreline Area News

“A Scream is Worth 1,000 Words” Horror writing workshop Saturday in person at Shoreline Community College

Saturday, October 22, 2022

A Scream is worth 1,000 words writing workshop Saturday at SCC

Whether around the campfire, through a script, or on the page, we love telling scary stories.

But how do you level up your horror stories so they stick around in your readers' heads?

Teens and adults welcome, costumes and candy encouraged. Saturday, October 29, 2022, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Fee: $39. Instructor Rebecca Demarest. Location: SCC Campus 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133. 1500 Building, Room 1515 Directions and parking

Halloweentown #8 The friendly ghosts

Photos by Lee Lageschulte

Halloween decorations on 199th NW

Wild Mushroom Show at Shoreline Community College today October 22, 2022 and Sunday October 23

59th Annual Wild Mushroom Show at Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Saturday October 22 noon to 6pm
Sunday October 23 10am to 5pm

Tickets at the door: General $10; PSMS Members and Students $5; 12 and under FREE

Visit PSMS.org for everything you need to know about the show.

Now it's really fall

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Temperatures dropping, trees changing color, and - oh yes - RAIN.

Now it's really fall. The heavy cloud cover that sits just overhead is no longer wildfire smoke but a lovely rain cloud. And it's ok to breath outside air.

League of Women Voters Sno County posts recordings of 12 candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County has recorded a series of twelve candidate forums for the November 8 general election in these races:

US Congressional District 1
Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney
PUD Commissioner, District 3
Legislative District 12 – Positions 1 & 2
Legislative District 21 – Senator
Legislative District 21 – Positions 1 & 2
Legislative District 32 – Senator
Legislative District 38 – Positions 1, 2 and Senator
Legislative District 39 – Positions 1 & 2
Legislative District 44 – Senator
Legislative District 44 – Positions 1 & 2
Judicial races

Video and podcasts of all forums are available on the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County website: lwvsnoho.org, and on the League’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lwvsnohomishcounty

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.

Echo Lake restoration work party Saturday October 22, 2022 11am - 1pm

Gardeners don't mind the rain!

ECHO LAKE RESTORATION WORK PARTY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 from 11am - 1pm

Come join neighbors to help restore the native plant zone at Echo Lake Park! We'll be planting some bulrush near the lake, removing some invasive plants and moving some mulch.

Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for a little rain! Boy, do those plants love rain these days.

Beverages and snacks, tools and knowhow all provided! Thanks to Green Shoreline Partnership and the City of Shoreline for support.

Questions? Ann at agrmichel@gmail.com

Assessor's Transparency Tool allows property owners to see exactly what they would pay under County and Shoreline Prop 1 tax increases

King county Assessor John Wilson

King County Assessor John Wilson today released his November 2022 general election Taxpayer Transparency Tool.

It provides each King County taxpayer an individualized accounting of where their property tax dollars go, and the estimated cost of any proposed property tax measure to be voted on.

“Taxpayers have a right to know where their money is going, and what each proposed property tax levy will cost them,” said Wilson. “Property taxes keep going up. We need to make sure the public understands why.”

Measures on the November Ballot:

COUNTYWIDE: King County Prop 1: Renewal of Conservation Futures Levy
City of Shoreline Prop 1: Maintenance and operations levy for public safety and community services

The tool can be found at http://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/Tax.

Or, there is a link to the tool on left side menu of the Assessor’s web page https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor.aspx

The Transparency Tool only shows the impact of property tax measures. Other ballot measures, including sales tax measures or benefit charges, are not included.

The Tax Transparency Tool was introduced by Assessor Wilson and first used during the April special election in 2018.

The Tax Transparency Tool was developed for the King County Assessor by Spatialest Inc, a unique enterprise software company focusing on Location, Value and Technology.

The company also created “Localscape” for the King County Assessor in 2014, a map-based visualization tool that aggregates data to present information. (http://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/).

The site will show you how much of your property tax goes to each of the agencies listed to the left.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Jiggle

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE

Pink Polka Dots (PPD) Junior Guild celebrates reaching $1 million fundraising goal

Pink Polka Dots Founding members with Dr. Olson

On September 24, 2022 the Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild (PPD) of Seattle Children’s Hospital, celebrated reaching a milestone at their “Thanks a Million” dinner and dance, featuring music by Lago Vista Social Club.

PPD founders Kelsey Josund (center) and Maddy Berkman (L center) are joined by current PPD co-Presidents and past PPD Presidents on stage

Many founding and former members joined current PPD’s and community supporters at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club for this memorable evening during which they surpassed their long time goal of raising $1 million dollars to fund groundbreaking research for better treatments, and hopefully someday a cure, for pediatric brain tumors.

Current PPDs joined the founders on stage at their event

Founded in 2006 by local 6th graders in memory of their friend, Sydney Coxon, the Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild fundraising proceeds support the work of Dr. Jim Olson and his team of researchers towards developing exciting new treatment methods including “tumor paint” which makes cancer cells glow for easier surgical removal.

Tumor Paint (or Tozuleristide), is currently in the final human clinical trial that could lead to FDA registration.

Some of the current PPD Junior Guild members on the Civic Club dock before the event.

The current generation of PPDs include students in 5th-11th grade and they are always eager for more young people to join. You could find members selling handmade cards and gifts at the LFP Farmers Markets or selling lemonade along the Burke Gilman trail this summer.

You can also find them at upcoming events like the Shoreline Senior Center Holiday Bazaar and the LFP Holiday Craft Fair.

To read more about the Pink Polka Dots or make a donation, please visit their website

Shorecrest HS Drama invites you to attend their production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical!

Friday, October 21, 2022

The Lightning Thief runs Thursday, November 10, through Sunday, November 13, and the following weekend, Thursday, November 17, through Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Evening performance times are 7:30pm on Thursdays-Saturdays. Matinees are at 2:00pm each Sunday.

About the show:

As if being a teenager weren't hard enough... The Greek gods are real, and they're ruining Percy Jackson's life.

Shocked to learn he's a "half blood" son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and he is on an epic quest to find Zeus's lightning bolt and prevent a war between the gods.

Normal is a myth when you're a demigod. Based on the bestselling book series by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed theatrical adventure that will rock your world!

Purchase tickets here.

Advance ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students ($15 at the door, day of show). Shorecrest High School is located at 15343 25th Ave. NE in Shoreline.

Shorewood HS Drama invites you to attend their production of The Play That Goes Wrong!

The Play That Goes Wrong runs Thursday, November 3, through Saturday, November 5, and the following weekend, Thursday, November 10, through Saturday, November 12, 2022. All shows start at 7:00pm.

About the play:

Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society's newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.

This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show: an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).

Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!

Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award-winning farcical comedy is a global phenomenon that's guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

Tickets will be available for purchase here soon

Advance ticket prices are $10 each, and tickets bought at the door are $12. Shorewood High School is located at 17300 Fremont Ave. N in Shoreline.

Student loan debt forgiveness program blocked by the courts

Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash

According to reporting the The Washington Post (reprinted in The Seattle Times), a Federal appeals court has blocked the immediate cancellation of student loans to consider a request filed by six Republican-led states to stop the program.

A federal appeals court on Friday evening blocked the imminent cancellation of federal student loans under President Joe Biden’s debt relief program, days after millions of borrowers began applying for up to $20,000 in forgiveness.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit granted an administrative stay while it considers a request for an injunction filed by a coalition of six Republican-led states seeking to block the forgiveness program.

Yesterday we published information on the loan program from our Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit will make a decision on whether or not to lift the stay but the timeline is unknown. 22 million people have already filed for relief.

Read The Seattle Times article here

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Senior Center 10am - 4pm

Just one of the vendor rooms

Vendors brought plenty of product so there will be much to choose from on Saturday at the Holiday Bazaar at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Unique gifts

Doors will be open from 10am to 4pm at the Center and the rooms are full of solutions to your shopping needs.

Bid on Experiences in the Silent Auction

The Senior Center is located on the campus of the Shoreline Center at 18560 1st Ave NE in the building closest to 185th.

Silent auction

Allow time to browse the goods and experiences in the Silent Auction.

Basket Raffle - tickets $1

Don't forget to buy $1 raffle tickets for the baskets.

Something for everyone!

All photos by Steven H. Robinson

Halloweentown #7 Coffee and donuts with fiends

Photo by Jennifer Underwood

Jennifer Underwood had a few fiends over for coffee and donuts.

Lake Forest Park Rotary celebrates 36 years

Julie Hungar spoke of the challenges
to establish female membership in Rotary

By Janette Lemmé

As the sun rose on October 5, 2022 some 40 Rotarians from the greater Seattle area gathered to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Rotary Club of LFP.

President Scott Wands and Public Image Chair Robin Roat welcomed our guests, friends, and dignitaries – Mayor Jeff Johnson in particular - including several potential members. Welcome!

Julie Hungar, International Club member and pioneer in establishing female membership in Rotary, reviewed the history of the dramatic battle to grant membership to women in Rotary.

Facing many attitude and legal challenges, the dispute went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. High applause to trailblazers Julie and our own Heidi Shepherd!

Julie’s inspiring historical review was followed by a poignant and heartwarming walk down memory lane as Scott gave recognition to an impressive list of members who have passed on.

Former DG Alan Merry and President Scott Wands
(with photo of Tim Davis) honoring the memory
of members who have passed on

To mention only a few: Tim Davis, charter member after whom our Sharing Tree is named and whose lovely wife, Jan, was present – great to see you, Jan!
Ben Cashman, charter member and former mayor of LFP.
Julie’s husband, Gordon Hungar, popular dentist and charter member.
Judge Christy Cufley, a bright light to all who knew her.
Captain Dick McNees, WWII pilot and Pearl Harbor survivor.
General Dick Rainforth, also a pilot and veteran of WWII, former mayor of LFP, and charter member of our club.
Dr. John Halver, world renowned fish nutrition expert.
Roger Bouck, the energizer bunny instrumental in founding Rotacare.
Marj Ando, illustrious editor of our valuable newsletter.
And my own Busso Lemmé, exuberant international director for many years.
Scott named a lot more amazing people, all of whom deserve our remembrance and thanks for their service to our club.

Since Silje Sodal and George Piano were unable to attend our Changing of the Guard event last June, former DG Alan Merry took this opportunity to recognize each of them belatedly as Rotarians of the Month.

Clockwise L-R Chuck Paulsen, Dennis Day, George Piano,
LFP Police Chief Mike Harden, Bryce James,
Ed Pearson, and Jon Magnuss

It now behooves them (and previous such recipients) to recommend a non-Rotarian individual or organization who/that is worthy to receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Heidi did so in recommending the Hunger Intervention Program to which this award was given last June.

Our thanks to all who attended. Please join us again.

Happy birthday to the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, the little club that can!

Richmond Beach Halloween Carnival Saturday from 3 - 7pm

Poster designed by Roz Vaughn

Richmond Beach's

Halloween Carnival
October 22, 3-7pm

Syre Elementary

19545 12th Avenue NW

Richmond Beach Community Association’s Halloween Carnival is this Saturday, from 3:00 to 7:00pm, at Syre Elementary School.

Children of all ages and abilities and their guardians can scare up some fun at the carnival where they will find traditional carnival games with prizes, inflatables, food and more.

Early entry for special needs kids

Children who have a particular way of seeing, hearing, moving, feeling, thinking, or perceiving the world are often not comfortable attending functions such as this due to the commotion of large crowds and noises.

To make the carnival accessible, kids with special needs and their families will have the gym to themselves for one hour from 2:00 to 3:00pm to play carnival games in a less busy environment while also allowing any modifications possible to meet their skills and abilities.

Their parents and/or caretakers are invited to volunteer at the carnival and use the special skills and knowledge they possess to staff the carnival games during this hour.

Excited to help? Please email carnivalvolunteers@richmondbeachwa.org

Shoreline City Councilmember Eben Pobee awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Eben Pobee, Shoreline City Council

Shoreline City Councilmember Eben Pobee recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas:

Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements
Public sector resource management
Community planning and development
Effective local leadership
Diversity, equity, and inclusion

“Being a city leader in Washington is a complex job,” said AWC CEO Deanna Dawson. “Through our CML program we are providing our elected officials with the knowledge they need to effectively operate within the law, plan for the future, secure and manage funds, foster strong relationships, and work to build more equitable communities.”

Pobee completed more than 30 hours of training to earn this distinction.

Pobee was elected to City Council in 2021. His term expires December 31, 2025. In 2019, Governor Jay Inslee appointed Pobee to the Board of Trustees of Shoreline Community College, where he currently serves as Vice Chair.

He also serves as the Chair of King County’s 4Culture Arts Advisory Committee. He works as a finance manager with EPOBS Suite, a cloud-based Financial Management Software company. Pobee is also co-founder and Artistic Director of JHP Legacy which provides a variety of cultural and arts programs.

Association of Washington Cities (AWC) serves its members through advocacy, education, and services. Founded in 1933, AWC is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that represents Washington's 281 cities and towns before the state legislature, the state executive branch, and with regulatory agencies.

AWC also provides training, data and publications, and programs such as the AWC Employee Benefit Trust, AWC Risk Management Service Agency, AWC Workers’ Comp Retro, AWC Drug and Alcohol Consortium, and AWC GIS Consortium.

Work party at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Saturday

HELP US GROW OUR FOREST AT RICHMOND BEACH SALTWATER PARK

Saturday October 22, 2022 9:00am - 11:00am

Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympic 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 – and how you can set it up in your own gardens to save water and keep your plants healthy.

No experience is necessary; just an interest in having fun while protecting native habitat. We provide all of the tools and work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own if you wish. We appreciate everyone who comes to help us restore nearshore habitat at the park!

Please pre-register if you can. Walk-ups also welcome!

Green Shoreline Partnership: greenshoreline.org

Town and Country Market celebrates 65 years Saturday with treats and cake

Photo by Harver Yang

For 65 years, Town and Country (T/C) Markets has been searching the world – and our own neighborhoods — to bring you new ways to experience the joys of food, and share it with the people you love.

Join us in celebrating our 65th anniversary with a one-day-only open house at all markets on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 11am to 3pm.

Cake at Town and Country Market Saturday
to celebrate 65 year anniversary

Discover and sample delicious treats and eats from all over the PNW region + beyond. Stay a while, and explore the market for surprise deals. Did we mention there will be cake?!

There will be tables / carts / vendors doing various sampling and some giveaways throughout the market!

Shoreline currently has commitments from Salt Blade Salami (meet the maker) and CB's nuts, as well as various cheese vendors and also some giveaways from different departments!

As one of few family-owned, independent grocery stores in the region, T/C is thrilled to celebrate being in business for more than six decades and excited for what’s to come during the next 65 years!

Founded in 1957 by Ed Loverich and brothers John and Mo Nakata, Town and Country Markets is one of few family-owned, independent grocery stores in the region. For 65 years, T/C has been searching the world–and its own neighborhoods— to bring customers new ways to experience the joys of food, and share it with the people they love.

Today, John’s granddaughter, Mo’s sons and other key leaders work together to guide the company, and members of both families work in various locations.

John and Mo's grandfather emigrated from Japan to Bainbridge in 1899 and worked at Port Blakely Mill. After opening a barbershop and laundry in Winslow, their grandfather bought a strawberry farm in 1924.

The brothers' parents were married on the farm, converted the barbershop into a meat market, and during World War II were forced to go with their sons to a Japanese-American internment camp.

After the war, they returned home to Bainbridge and partnered with Ed Loverich to open Town and Country Market, bringing the community together around food, people and love.

The Shoreline Town and Country (aka Central Market) is located at 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133 in Shoreline Place (aka Sears)

Two Lynnwood men face federal charges for actions during January 6 Capitol breach

Photos courtesy Sedition Hunters

WASHINGTON — Two men from the state of Washington have been arrested on federal 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.

Tucker Weston, 34, and Jesse Watson, 33, both of Lynnwood, Washington, are charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia.

Weston is charged with felony offenses of assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers, and interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, and related misdemeanor offenses.
Watson is charged with misdemeanor offenses. Both men were arrested on Oct. 19, 2022, in Lynnwood, Washington. They made their initial appearances yesterday in the Western District of Washington and were released pending further proceedings in the District of Columbia.

According to court documents, Weston and Watson were roommates and traveled together to Washington, D.C. They illegally entered the grounds of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, moving about separately for much of the day.

Weston participated in removing a metal barricade being used by law enforcement officers to secure the area. This enabled Weston and others in the mob to advance on the Capitol. He and other rioters then engaged in a confrontation with police officers on the West Front of the Capitol. During this confrontation, Weston shoved police officers. Weston entered the Capitol Building at approximately 3:14pm through a broken window next to the Senate Wing Door. He left soon afterwards. During the afternoon, Weston also kicked media equipment near the Capitol.

Watson, meanwhile, entered the Capitol at approximately 3:09pm through the Senate Wing Door. He then headed to the Crypt area and assisted another individual in displaying a banner on a pillar. Watson then headed back towards the Senate Wing Door and exited the building at approximately 3:21pm, through a broken window.

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 the FBI’s Washington Field Office, which identified Weston as #437 on its 'seeking information' photos. Valuable assistance was provided by 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

WeatherWatcher: Fall rains arrive Friday, unwelcome smoke to clear out

Thursday, October 20, 2022

The switch is flipping. Autumn is now turned on and this unwelcome wildfire smoke will soon become history. Half an inch to 1 and a half inches of rain is expected to fall between Friday morning and Sunday evening. Most of the rain will be Friday into Saturday.

Roads will be very slick especially on Friday due to the buildup of oils with this very long dry streak we had. Take extra caution during the commutes Friday with these slick roads, it might feel like driving on ice.

Sunday might be our nicest day this weekend with a break in the rain during Sunday morning and afternoon. More rain returns Sunday evening and continues into Monday next week. Steady rain or a chance of rain remains in the forecast all the way through next week.

Mountains will see snow come down to Stevens Pass level as well. US 2 will be potentially hazardous through the weekend. Debris flows or mudslides are possible along the areas burned by the Bolt Creek fire, and snow will make its first appearance at the summit.

This string of much overdue weather should put an end to our wildfire season.

For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com

Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Shoreline's Proposition 1

To the Editor:

As a member of the City of Shoreline’s Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee, and a resident of Shoreline for over 46 years, I would like to correct some misinformation in circulation about Prop 1.

First and foremost, Proposition 1 helps pay for all city services. It pays for police, for staff in our recreation and senior centers, and for maintaining parks and roads. It would not fund acquisition of land or buildings.

Those urging a no vote claim the city can ride out the next two years and live off its current meager budget surplus. That is folly. Our Advisory Committee learned about anticipated increases for union contracts with police, the rapid rise in the cost of materials to repair our roads, and the need to hire more staff to handle a near doubling in building and permit applications. Voting “no” will inevitably result in cutting back basic city services. Voting “yes” allows Shoreline to keep up with rapid inflation.

A city survey asked residents where to focus efforts and how to prioritize funds. Overwhelmingly, Shoreline residents responded: do more about homelessness and public safety.

Proposition 1 funds expansion of the RADAR program which pairs mental health professionals with our public safety officers to respond to people in distress, inebriated, or who need a referral to social services.

When our Advisory Committee was asked if the city should increase the levy lid, expanding RADAR was the only program we all agreed should grow. The modest cost on the median home value in Shoreline from Proposition 1 - $30 per month – is a needed investment in our quality of life.

I urge Shoreline residents not to be misled by misinformation. Vote yes to keep Shoreline one of the best places to live in this region.

John Thielke
Shoreline

Letter to the Editor: Vote No on Shoreline's Proposition 1

To the Editor:

Shoreline’s Proposition 1 on the ballot November 8, 2022 for a levy lid lift will increase the City’s property tax revenue from $15 million in 2022 to $22 million in 2023, as discussed in the City Council Meeting of 09/19/22 regarding agenda item 9a-1. This increase will raise city property taxes by nearly 50%.

Many Shoreline homeowners are hurting financially. A 2022 survey commissioned by the City found over 40% of Shoreline residents were hurt financially by the pandemic, including lost income, being sick, and losing their jobs. Almost 60% report their biggest financial concern is inflation. Incomes are not keeping up with costs.

If approved, Prop 1 will hurt financially vulnerable Shoreline families who will struggle to pay the nearly 50% increase in city property taxes.

Please vote No on Prop 1 and ask the City Council to come back to us with a property tax proposal that is affordable for all Shoreline residents.

Philip Brock
Shoreline

King County Wastemobile will be in Bothell October 21-23, 2022

Do you have Household Hazardous Waste that needs disposal?

The King County Wastemobile is making a stop in Bothell this weekend, Friday – Sunday, October 21 – 23, 2022 from 10:00am to 5:00pm, to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents.

The address is: 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011.

You may drop off items such as antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, fluorescent lights, and pesticides.

To view the full list of what you can and cannot bring and learn some safety tips visit the King County Household Hazardous Waste webpage or call the Household Hazards Line with King County at 206-296-4692.

If you cannot make it to the Wastemobile, do not dispose your hazardous waste like cleaning products, batteries, or pesticides in the garbage or down the drain.

Take your hazardous waste to the North Seattle Hazardous Waste drop-off site for safe disposal.

12550 Stone Ave N Seattle, WA 98133
9am - 5pm
Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

What to bring - what not to bring

Hopelink has financial help for renters in Lake Forest Park

Hopelink’s Financial Assistance Program is offering financial aid to those affected by the pandemic in order to prevent evictions and assist with move-in costs for renters in Lake Forest Park.

If you’re behind on rent or having trouble making the high up-front costs for a new place, call Hopelink today!

Who qualifies?

Must be currently renting or moving into a rental unit in Lake Forest Park.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected your finances.
Household income be at or below 50% AMI (area median income) or 200% FPL (federal poverty level)

YOU MUST APPLY BEFORE NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Call your local Hopelink Center in Shoreline at 206-440-7300 to apply or visit https://www.hopelink.org/need-help/financial-assistance to learn more about the program.

*If you want to learn about other Hopelink programs, please visit our website https://www.hopelink.org

Hopelink offers Food Assistance, Transportation Services, Adult Education programs, and much more!

Scene on the Sound: Change is in the Air

Change is in the Air
Photo by Jan Hansen

This is a photograph by Jan Hansen. At first glance, it looked like a painting. Jan titled the photo Change is in the Air and there are certainly a lot of ways to mark that. Days are shorter, rains are coming, geese are getting restless.

The wildfires will burn out or get rained out and the smoke that makes this composition so artistic will be gone. - for a few seasons.

UW Med: Over-the-counter hearing aids available now

Dr. Cliff Hume, UW Medicine

As of Monday, October 17, 2022, hearing aids are available for purchase without a prescription for the first time in the United States.

Dr. Cliff Hume, an otolaryngologist with UW Medicine, says these aids are designed for people who have untreated, mild challenges with hearing.

“If you look at the American population, there are probably 40 to 50 million people with hearing loss, and only about a fifth of those use hearing aids,” he said.

The Food and Drug Administration issued a ruling in August to allow the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. This action finalized congressional legislation from 2017 that called for broader availability of the devices.

Several major retailers have announced they will sell the devices, at a range of $199-$799 per pair. OTC hearing aids could provide a stepping stone to clinical care for people who find that store-bought aids don’t solve their untreated hearing difficulties,

Hume said. “We know that hearing loss affects things like cognitive decline, ability to interact socially, performance at work, depression — things that impact your health on a daily basis. Not only yourself, but also your family.”

Dr. Hume explains more in this YouTube video

New medical resource for local pet parents in need of assistance

Local cat adoption center announces Community Wellness Clinic to support low-income individuals and households in need of wellness care for their owned cats.

Shoreline, WA (October 19, 2022) – Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) is pleased to announce that on Monday, October 24, 2022 the first SAFe Rescue Community Wellness Clinic will be held at SAFe’s Adoption Center from 9am to 3pm.

This clinic is the first in a series focused on supporting individuals and families in the community who are low-income and/or experiencing homelessness by providing wellness care for their owned cats.

"As we continue to see the cost of veterinary care surge across the country, it's been an ongoing goal of SAFe to have the ability to provide services for our low-income and unhoused neighbors,” said Dylan Shaffer, the Rescue’s Community Support Specialist.

“For many of these individuals, a visit to the vet is simply financially out of reach. Regardless of where someone may be in their life, their pets are a part of their family. Being able to provide wellness care that meets the needs of our community ensures that all pets are able to continue to live happy, healthy lives in loving homes while easing the financial burden on their owners."

This first clinic will focus exclusively on wellness care for owned cats. This care includes exams, vaccines (Rabies and FVRCP), microchip implantation, flea treatment, dewormer, nail trims, and FIV/FeLV combo tests.

As SAFe’s Community Support program continues to grow, there are plans to expand the available services offered through the monthly clinics.

This wellness clinic is also just one part of a larger community-focused program that SAFe Rescue is putting in place for those that are in need of affordable medical services for their feline companions.

Also in the works is a facility move to Ballinger Village. (Why a cat would need 6400 square feet)

“There is so much need for veterinary services in our community,” explains Kim Morgan LVT, SAFe’s Veterinary Care Manager. “With more space, we can acquire more equipment—and that means helping more cats!”

The clinic coming up on Monday, October 24 is currently accepting appointments for eligible clients. Interested parties can sign up on the Rescue’s website and spots will be available until filled.

https://www.seattleareafelinerescue.org/community-wellness-clinics/

The next clinic is scheduled for Monday, December 5th, and SAFe Rescue is excited to be able to provide these services to the community.

About SAFe Rescue
SAFe Rescue saves feline lives by taking in homeless cats, giving them the care they need, finding them loving homes, and supporting their human companions.

SAFe Rescue believes each cat has inherent value and that humans and felines enrich each other’s lives. This bond builds compassionate communities with empathy for all living things.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue is currently located on the border of Seattle and Shoreline, at 14717 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133. SAFe is a non-profit, no-kill rescue, 501c3 #91-2041961.

Each year, 1,400-2,000 felines, including seniors and special needs cats, find homes at SAFe as people searching for new friends visit SAFe's welcoming storefront Adoption Center.

SAFe primarily works with organizations from all over Washington state and across the U.S. to take in cats in need of care. An extensive network of community volunteers and foster families helps the rescue carry out its mission and save more lives.

Trick or Treat and Halloween party at LFP Town Center and Third Place Commons on Halloween night

Halloween Night Trick-or-Treating and Free Magic Show at Third Place Commons!

The spooky countdown is on to one of the biggest events of the year at Third Place Commons, the annual Halloween Celebration!

First, in the lead-up to the big night both this weekend and next, the days are filled with great Halloween themed performances from the students of the Northwest Ballet Center and Seattle’s Performers.

Check the Third Place Commons online calendar for time and details about these and other events coming up, including great live music onstage (with an open dance floor) every Friday and Saturday night!

Then weeks of special Halloween themed festivities wrap up in a grand finale on Monday, October 31st – Halloween night. The fun begins with trick-or-treating for costumed kiddos across the Town Center at Lake Forest Park from 4 to 6pm.

Participating merchants are still being confirmed, but visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org as the event approaches for an updated list of merchants who will be giving out candy.

Following trick-or-treating at 6pm on the Third Place Commons stage, it’s time for the Spooky Magic Show with Jeff Evans! Perfect for kids of all ages, Jeff’s magic is sure to keep even the littlest witches and goblins entertained to the end.

Halloween at the Commons featuring Jeff Evans is sponsored in part by the good folks at the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library, so thanks to them for making this fantastic, family event possible.

And remember that events at Third Place Commons are always free and open to everyone, so join in the fun!

Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been building community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for more than 20 years. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

To learn more, or to make a gift to support the market and the Commons, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org

#6 Halloweentown Skeleton Thief

Photo by Cheryl Davis

If you are missing Halloween decorations from your yard, it may be the fault of this emaciated fellow on upper Richmond Beach Drive.

Wildfire smoke: we made it into the purple zone on Wednesday

See the cluster of purple dots? That's us on Wednesday 10-18-22.
Puget Sound Clean Air

By Diane Hettrick

Wednesday's smoke was the worst I've seen this year. Unlike most days where the thickest layer of smoke hovers in the treetops and the ground level air is passable, this smoke was thick all the way to the ground.

I have figured out that I am in the "vulnerable population" after a lifetime of allergies. I was very happy to have an N95 mask at hand when I went out. They really do protect you from breathing the smoke and inhaling the particules, even if I still haven't figured out how to keep my glasses on my face when wearing a mask.

If you see someone outside with their head tipped back, it might be me, trying to keep my glasses on my face.

Sunset at Richmond Beach. Photographer Frank Kleyn says there is a boat on the water.
And that's there's water.

WeatherWatcher Carl Dinse often observes how the weather is different between his stations in Richmond Beach and Shoreline/Northridge, with Richmond Beach being somewhat cooler. The wind that comes off the Sound to cool Richmond Beach was not in evidence Wednesday.

If anything, it looked worse. Frank Kleyn says there is a boat in his photo.

However, in a previous weather report, Carl said that rain would be coming, potentially overnight Friday.

Jobs: WSDOT Land Surveyor (TE3)

WSDOT

Land 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 Land 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

Pages

About Shoreline Area News

Subscribe to email edition

Contact us!

Search This Blog

Features

Blog Archive

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Friday, October 21, 2022

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Top Stories

Shoreline Weather

Destination Shoreline

Opinions

Things To Do

Organizations

Libraries / Books

Parks / Gardens

Medical

Veterinarians

News Partners

Subscribe