Shoreline Harvest Market Saturday - costumes encouraged -

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Join us this Saturday at the Shoreline Farmers Market, 192nd and Aurora Ave N, 10am-2pm

We're so excited to host our 2nd Annual October Harvest Market this Saturday, October 29. 2022. 

We'll have your favorite farms and food producers so you can stock up your fridge and pantry. 

Plus, we'll have activities for everyone!
  • Halloween games for all ages
  • Free hot apple cider
  • Trick-or-treat stations for the kiddos
  • Fall themed photo booth where you and your family can show off your festive looks
  • Costumes are encouraged and bonus for bringing your furry friends in costumes
  • Adorable adoptable dogs to meet from Three Little Pitties Rescue
  • Free tree saplings from Bartlett Tree Experts (while supplies last)
See you on Saturday, Shoreline!



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Upcoming Blood Drives near Shoreline

Bloodworks Northwest is holding several mobile drives in the greater Shoreline area in November and December. 

Appointments can be made at www.bloodworksnw.org or by calling 800-398-7888.

Here is a list of upcoming blood drives:
November sweepstake: Nintendo Switch bundle! More information can be found here: Donate and Win - Bloodworks Northwest (bloodworksnw.org)



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Jobs: WSDOT IT System Administration – Entry

WSDOT
IT System Administration – Entry
Shoreline, WA – Headquarters
$69,287 - $93,227 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Information Technology Division is currently seeking an IT System Administration Entry in Shoreline, WA. This position is an entry-level system administration professional serving the Northwest Region and Mega Projects for the end-user computing environment. 

The role requires professional and technical knowledge to independently identify and resolve highly complex problems within the region for matters involving desktop, laptop, and tablet hardware, software, operating systems, mobile devices, and related components. 

This position ensures the agency can accomplish its mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses by supporting the high-profile transportation infrastructure projects of the Northwest Region and Mega Projects.

Job description and application



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Shorecrest girls varsity volleyball vs Mountlake Terrace 10-26-22

Shorecrest volleyball team 
Shoreline girls varsity volleyball vs Mountlake Terrace
10-26-22 at Shorecrest
Shorecrest 3- Mountlake Terrace 0
25-22, 25-23, 25-21

Stat Leaders

Mountlake Terrace Volleyball
  • Kills: Tamyah Dabney 4, Maya Faulkner 3
  • Digs: Haley Trinh 14, Maya Faulkner 9
Shorecrest Volleyball

Leaders
  • Kills: Violet Burchak 12, Lily Starr 7
  • Digs: Maria Alvarez 15, Ava Watson 7
  • Aces: Violet Burchak 6
  • Blocks: Violet Burchak 5, Lily Starr and Lillian Reimer-Buffalo 2
  • Assists: Violet Burchak 18, Sydney Telling 7
--Coach Robyn Williams



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WeatherWatcher: Windy day on Thursday, more rain on the way

Wednesday, October 26, 2022


The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a wind advisory to our neighbors in Woodway, Edmonds and northward. Areas along the water are expected to see the strongest winds and I imagine the neighborhoods near the water in Shoreline such as Richmond Beach will get in on the action as well. Most of Shoreline will feel these winds but not quite into Wind advisory criteria, according to forecasts.

Winds are expected to gust up to 35-40mph Thursday between 5am and 8pm PDT. I think it's possible we could see a stray gust of 45-50mph near the water or in the extreme north end of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Some scattered power outages are possible, any light objects left loose in a yard could get blown around as well.

Thursday evening, as the winds die down, more rain arrives. Somewhere around a quarter to a half inch of rain is expected with the passing cold front. Rain is expected to continue through most of Friday before tapering off in the evening.

Saturday is probably our better of the two days this weekend with only a chance of showers among cloudy skies. Another rainmaker comes in to keep Sunday rainy all day. Rain is expected through the beginning of next week as well at least through Wednesday.

Rainfall by the numbers: we haven't caught up yet to normal for October, but we've made up almost a third of it in just a few days.

Temperatures are back down to normal now too, both in the daily high temperatures and daily low temperatures.

The switch to fall weather has occurred.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Annual Finnish Bazaar / Joulumarkkinat in Seattle November 12, 2022

Announcing the Annual Finnish Bazaar / Joulumarkkinat in Seattle November 12, 2022

After a two year hiatus due to Covid concerns, the Finnish American Heritage Committee invites one and all to the Annual Finnish Bazaar and Joulumarkkinat on November 12, 2022 at the Swedish Club in Seattle.

The Bazaar is a wonderful meeting place for all Finnish organizations, vendors, and lovers of Finnish (suomalainen) culture. We will be sharing Finnish and Scandinavian related food, treats, gifts, music and dance, and we sincerely hope that you will be part of the celebration!.

The 2022 Finnish Bazaar is scheduled for 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, November 12, at the Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle WA 98109. Parking and admission are free, along with complimentary coffee.

We hope that you will join the Annual Finnish Bazaar/Joulumarkkinat as we celebrate Finnish community and culture in the Northwest!

Finnish American Heritage Committee


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Free in-person mental health counseling for teens


The Shoreline Teen Center (located at 16554 Fremont Ave N Shoreline WA) has a free mental health therapist available for 6th – 12th graders after school Monday – Thursday. 

She can help with a variety of issues and is able to refer teens to outside resources if needed. 

Drop by anytime to meet her and chat! 

For more information contact Angela at aelliott@shorelinewa.gov



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Judge grants AG Ferguson’s request for maximum $24.6M penalty against Facebook parent Meta

OLYMPIA — A King County Superior Court judge today issued the maximum penalty of $24.6 million against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, in Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s campaign finance transparency lawsuit. Ferguson had requested the maximum penalty be imposed.

Judge Douglass North ruled that Meta intentionally violated Washington law 822 times. Because the violations were intentional, the court had the option to triple the penalty, for a maximum of $30,000 per violation.

Today, Judge North ordered Facebook to pay the maximum penalty: $24,660,000. This represents the largest campaign finance penalty anywhere in the country — ever.

Judge North also ordered Facebook to reimburse the Attorney General’s costs and fees, and ordered that those attorneys’ fees should also be tripled “as punitive damages for Meta’s intentional violations of state law.” 

That amount will be determined at a later date, but Ferguson’s office is requesting a total of $10.5 million, which includes the treble damages. The court ruled that Meta must pay 12 percent interest per year on the total judgment, starting from when the payments are due. By law, campaign finance penalties go to the State Public Disclosure Transparency Account.

“I have one word for Facebook’s conduct in this case — arrogance,” Ferguson said. 
“It intentionally disregarded Washington’s election transparency laws. But that wasn’t enough. Facebook argued in court that those laws should be declared unconstitutional. 
"That’s breathtaking. Where’s the corporate responsibility? I urge Facebook to come to its senses, accept responsibility, apologize for its conduct, and comply with the law. If Facebook refuses to do this, we will beat them again in court.”

This law requires campaign advertisers, including entities such as Meta that host political ads, to make information about Washington political ads that run on their platforms available for public inspection in a timely manner. The state asserted that Meta violated the law repeatedly since December 2018 and committed hundreds of violations.

The Attorney General’s campaign finance enforcement has in recent years resulted in two other findings of intentional violations: One against the Consumer Brands Association, formerly known as the Grocery Manufacturers Association, totaling $9 million, the other against initiative promoter Tim Eyman for $2.6 million.

More information here



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MLTNews.com: Edmonds police arrest Mountlake Terrace man following standoff at Hwy 99 hotel

Photo courtesy Google Maps
From MLTNews.com

Edmonds police arrested a 36-year-old Mountlake Terrace man on charges of burglary, assault and harassment after a two-and-a-half-hour standoff at a Highway 99 hotel early Sunday morning.

No one was injured during the incident.

Edmonds police spokesperson Sgt. Josh McClure confirmed that the man had previously been trespassed from America’s Best Value inn, located near 220th St SW and Highway 99. 

At around 3am Sunday, the suspect returned to the hotel and stood in the lobby with a large knife.

Police officers responding to the scene attempted to negotiate with the suspect, but he remained aggressive and threatening. The man made no attempts to surrender, even when police told him he was under arrest.

When the suspect tried to escape up the hotel stairs, an officer subdued him with a Taser.

After the suspect was taken to the hospital for evaluation, he was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for second-degree assault, first-degree burglary and felony harassment.



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City of Shoreline reception held for retiring city manager Debbie Tarry

Debbie Tarry and her family
On Monday, October 24, 2022 the City of Shoreline held a reception for outgoing City Manager Debbie Tarry. The room was a Who's Who of city councilmembers present and past, city staff, and citizens as well as Debbie's family.
l-r Debbie Tarry, Keith Scully, John Norris, Jeanne Monger
Photos by Steven H. Robinson
Mayor Keith Scully was master of ceremonies and one of the speakers, along with Assistant City Manager John Norris, and neighborhood activist and community volunteer Jeanne Monger.
All photos by Steven H. Robinson
Immediately after the reception, the council convened for the regular council meeting, which will be Debbie's last.
Debbie's last council meeting photo by Steven H. Robinson
John Norris will be the acting City Manager until the new City Manager Bristol Ellington will take office.



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Dia de Muertos at Spartan Rec Center November 2, 5:30pm


Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St., Shoreline
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:30pm

Family event of music, community, art and food. Bring items for the community ofrenda (alter), enjoy music from Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana, food truck El Cabrito, sugar skull decorating, and other children's crafts. 

Volunteers needed! Go to volunteer webpage to sign up



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The Holy Rosary Edmonds Women's Association Holiday Fair to be held Nov. 11,12,13

Holy Rosary Edmonds
Come join us for a shopper's delight of new and gently used treasures featuring Christmas decorations, household goods, handcrafted items, collectibles, jewelry, games, toys, and more. 

Plus, our famous homemade pies and baked treats topped off with a silent auction and raffle. 

Lunch will be available on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.


Times are 
  • Fri. Nov. 11 1pm-4pm, 
  • Sat. Nov. 12 9am-4pm, 
  • Sun. Nov. 13 8:30am-1pm. 
Mark your calendars!



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Department of Health: New school immunization data shows childhood vaccination rates remain flat

Photo courtesy DOH
On-time immunization throughout childhood helps protect from diseases

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has updated their school immunization data dashboard to include data from the 2021-2022 school year. 

The newest data included show that the vaccination rates have remained flat.

“Vaccines remain the single most important public health strategy for keeping communities safe from many communicable diseases that can lead to disability and death,” says Jamilia Sherls-Jones, Director of the Office of Immunization. 

DOH recommends families and health care providers focus on getting children up to date on their vaccinations as soon as possible.

The new school immunization data from the 2021-2022 school year provide several key points, including:Washington state’s K-12 immunization completion rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 91.7%. This rate has remained steady for the last two years.

After the implementation of House Bill 1638 in 2019, kindergartener vaccination rates for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) rose from 90.8% in the 2019-2020 school year to 94.4% in the 2020-2021 school year.

The data show the number of students with at least one personal vaccine exemption is going down, while the number of students with at least one religious membership exemption is going up.

Read more about school and child care immunization requirements in Washington.



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Green Shoreline Day at Paramount Open Space -- Saturday, October 29: 9am-12pm

Join us to celebrate Green Shoreline Day, our biggest celebration of the year! 

We will be maintaining the forest of Paramount Open Space and we want to see you there! 

Coming out to work with us is one of the best ways to give back to your local forest and your neighbors. 

Help us to build healthy habitat and build a healthy community by taking part in Green Shoreline Day.

All are welcome to attend and no experience is necessary! This is a highly sought-after event, so please make sure to register here and save your spot to plant with us.

  • When: Saturday, October 29 from 9am to Noon (12pm)
  • Where: Paramount Open Space. Tent will be set up east of the parking lot at 946 NE 147th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155
  • Who: Hosted by Friends of Paramount
  • We Provide: tools, work gloves, and refreshment.
  • Why: The plan will be to pull English Ivy and other invasive species near the north end of the park.

Questions? Feel free to call (360-909-8001) or email me at mccallum.cameron@gmail.com. Please visit our calendar for additional work party dates.

NOTE: In accordance with the City of Shoreline’s vaccination policy, the Green Shoreline Partnership will require all volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Effective December 1, volunteers ages 12 and up will be expected to show proof of vaccination with photo ID and sign an attestation confirming that they are fully vaccinated. Parents/guardians of participants between 12 and 18 years of age will be required to sign a youth waiver/COVID-19 vaccination attestation form. If you think you need a religious or medical exemption, please email greenshoreline@forterra.org



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Book review: The Personal Cybersecurity Manual: How Anyone Can Protect Themselves from Fraud, Identity Theft, and Other Cybercrimes

The Personal Cybersecurity Manual by Marlon Buchanan

Cybercriminals can ruin your life—The Personal Cybersecurity Manual teaches you to stop them before they can.

Cybercrime is on the rise. Our information is more valuable and vulnerable than ever. 

It’s important to learn to protect ourselves from those who wish to exploit the technology we rely on daily. Cybercriminals want to steal your money and identity and spy on you.

You don’t have to give up on the convenience of having an online life. You can fight back and protect yourself and your loved ones, all with the tools and information in this book.

This book will teach you to protect yourself from:
  • Identity theft
  • Ransomware
  • Spyware
  • Phishing
  • Viruses
  • Credit card fraud
…And so much more!

Don’t be a victim of cybercrime. Anyone can follow the information in this book and keep hackers and other cybercriminals at bay. You owe it to yourself to read this book and stay safe.
What others are saying about The Personal Cybersecurity Manual:

“A simplified and highly reliable guide to security/safety in Cyberspace from an expert in the field.”
- Reedsy Discovery
“This manual not only provides a comprehensive overview of common cyber attacks you need to be aware of, but offers very doable cybersecurity practices for preventing hackers from infiltrating your home network and personal information.”
- Goodreads Reviewer
The Personal Cybersecurity Manual paperback and audiobook are available at Amazon and bookstores worldwide. The ebook can be found in the Amazon Kindle store.

Marlon Buchanan is a best-selling author, IT Director, and founder of HomeTechHacker.com, a website with free resources to help you make the most of your home technology.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Halloween comedy ??

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Virtual open house to review the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency draft strategic plan

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has developed a draft strategic plan.

The plan will chart a course for the Agency to improve air quality, address climate change, and engage with communities across King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

We've created a virtual "open house" where you can view the plan, make comments and suggestions, and ask questions. 

Your input will help shape the Agency's priorities through 2030.

Visit the virtual open house

You can also visit the open house at pscleanair2030.com. Please share the site with your neighbors, friends, and family.

Plus everyone who provides feedback on the plan automatically has a chance to win a $50 gift card!

The draft strategic plan is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese (see links below).

Timeline
After the virtual open house, we will share community input with our Board of Directors for them to consider in the winter of 2022/2023.

Additional feedback
Questions or additional comments? Please contact us at strategicplan@pscleanair.gov or (206) 343-8800.

Who we are
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is a special purpose, regional government agency chartered by state law in 1967 under the Washington Clean Air Act. Our jurisdiction covers King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties -- home to over half of Washington State's population.


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Classifieds: LFP City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Budget/Property Tax Levy/2023 Rates and Fees on October 27, 7pm

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 – 7:00 P.M.

2023 – 2024 Biennial Budget, 2023 Property Tax Levy, 2023 User Fees, 2023 Surface Water Utility Rate, 2023-2024 Sewer Utility Rates

The City of Lake Forest Park City Council has been reviewing the proposed 2023 Biennial Budget, including the proposed increases for the 2023 Property Tax Levy, 2023 User Fees, 2023 Surface Water Utility Rate, and the 2023-2024 Sewer Utility Rates. The proposed budget can be found on the city’s website.

The public hearing will be conducted during the City Council’s regular meeting on October 27, 2022. The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M., and the public hearing will commence thereafter. The public hearing will be held in person at the City Council Chambers and virtually. Instructions for how to participate in the virtual public hearing may be found on the agenda for the meeting. Written testimony will be accepted prior to the meeting and distributed to the City Council, and verbal testimony will be accepted during the public hearing.

Written comments should be submitted to City Clerk Matt McLean at mmclean@cityoflfp.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on the date of the hearing. Any person wishing to provide oral testimony at the hearing is encouraged to register via the Remote Public Comment Sign-in Form on the City’s Hybrid City Council Meetings webpage (https://www.cityoflfp.com/615/Hybrid-City-Council-Meetings) by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Persons who have not signed up on the online public hearing sign-in sheet will be called upon to raise their hand through the Zoom meeting webinar feature and will be added to the speakers’ queue by the City Clerk to be called upon by the Meeting Chair or designee. A request to speak can also be made by phone directly to the City Clerk at 206-368-5540 prior to 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.

The agenda for the October 27 regular City Council meeting is available here.

Matt McLean
City Clerk


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Snowplow operator training on Shoreline streets November 3-7, 2022

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Although snow and ice season may be another month or two away, residents might see multiple snowplows out on the roadway November 3 - 7 as the City crews conduct their annual snowplow operator training. 

The training provides an opportunity for snowplow drivers and support personnel to review procedures; inspect and test all the equipment; and then take to the streets to practice driving the established snowplow routes.

“The Snow Dry Run gives our team the chance to test every function of our snow operations and the equipment utilized during the snow season,” said Public Works Superintendent David LaBelle. 
“This gives us the opportunity to resolve any concerns well in advance of the area’s anticipated first snowfall and gives our newer employees a chance to familiarize themselves with the vehicles and the snow routes when there’s no snow on the road.”

The City is equipped with six trucks fully outfitted with plows and spreaders dedicated to snow removal and ice control. Approximately 8,000 gallons of liquid calcium chloride and 200 tons of rock salt is stocked and ready to aid the snow and ice removal efforts.

For more information on the snow and ice program or to see our primary and secondary plow routes, go to shorelinewa.gov/stormready.



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Eat, Drink, and be Scary - Humanities Washington free online webinar

Monday, October 24, 2022


Eat, Drink, and be Scary

Just in time for Halloween, Humanities Washington is hosting a free, online webinar on October 26, 2022 called “What Are We Afraid Of?” (registration)

Hear Pacific Coast Indigenous stories, Scandinavian tales, and Mexican legends from local scholars and historians, and learn why we love scary stories.

Registrants will receive a recipe for a special cocktail and mocktail to enjoy while watching the event!



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Letter to the Editor: The key issues in Prop 1 are services and expertise

To the Editor:

I support Shoreline Proposition 1 because it makes sense to me. I believe the key issues are services and expertise.

None of us can turn our backs on crime, homelessness, and the needs of the less fortunate. I’m optimistic about the RADAR program that pairs mental health professionals with police to mitigate behavior health crisis. 

It must be less costly and more humane to avoid jail for people that just need direction to the resources that can provide the help they need. Homelessness and food insecurity is jarring to see and think about. Don’t we want our city to step in to help? I do.

Other services like the Customer Response Team may seem like a given, but are they? Would those services be reduced with the failure to pass Prop 1? Less resources means less services. An average increase of $30.00 a month with passage of Prop 1 will keep our city solvent and providing the same level of services we currently enjoy.

Finally, I believe in the City’s financial expertise. Staff are required to plan for a 6-year period in which inflation is currently running at 6 to 8 per cent. If they compensate for inflation by using the reserve, the reserve will be gone, and services would still be cut. I value City services and respect their financial expertise. That is why I support Prop 1 and I believe you should too.

Joan Herrick
Shoreline


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Gov. Inslee: Washington students leaving money on the table by forgetting the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1, 2022. Students nationwide are applying for aid that might support their college education or career training. 

Many students in Washington state are missing out - the state has the third-lowest FAFSA completion rate in the country.

About $50 million in federal aid has been left on the table by Washington students that never filed a FAFSA.

To catch up, the Washington Student Achievement Council has begun several marketing campaigns to get the word out: there's money available, and you must file your FAFSA to get it.

Washington has some of the most generous student aid programs in the country. Low- and middle-income families often discover that the cost of college is either completely or significantly covered after aid. State programs also support students that choose technical education or apprenticeships.

The FAFSA is complex and time-consuming, but completing it may yield substantial reward for students planning their futures.

“The number-one thing that students can do for themselves is to sit down with their families and complete the FAFSA," says James Miller, dean of admission at Seattle University.


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King county flood management planning

Kick-off meeting recap

We held two online meetings on October 4 and 6, 2022. With the help of guest speakers we shared information about flooding in King County and about the development of the next flood plan. 

More than 80 people participated across the two meetings. Meeting attendees shared how flooding affects them and ideas to help prepare for flooding or reduce flood risks. We gathered a lot of valuable feedback to shape the focus of the flood plan. Our staff is following up with folks who shared specific questions or comments in the meeting chat. 

Here is some of the collective feedback we heard:
  • Interest in planning for climate change.
  • Interest in Integrated Floodplain Management (IFM). Carol Macilroy, Carol Macilroy Consulting, and Brandon Parsons, American Rivers, introduced IFM in their presentations. IFM is a collaborative model designed to deliver more funding, more partners, more support, better results, and be a more efficient way to reduce flood risks.
  • Need for solutions to stormwater, small stream, lakeshore, and coastal flooding.
  • Interest in having flood risk reduction projects do more! Such as protecting and restoring habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local agriculture, and improving water quality in streams, lakes, and Puget Sound.
Recordings from both meetings are available on the King County Flood Management Plan webpage. We invite you to watch and if you have feedback, please share it with Jason Wilkinson at Jason.Wilkinson@kingcounty.gov.

Couldn't make it to the kick-off meetings? King County is interested in coming to you. We welcome your suggestions for community events that we can attend to hear from you about flooding. Please contact Chrys Bertolotto at 206-263-2677 or cbertolotto@kingcounty.gov to discuss options.

Partner Planning Committee

We shared a broad invitation in September and October for people to join the Partner Planning Committee. This Committee is one important avenue for gathering public input on the flood plan, and will help inform the recommendations in the plan. We’re grateful for our partners’ time and interest in participating on it.

King County will hold the first Committee meeting this week on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, from 11am to 1pm. Committee meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, please contact Spencer Easton at seaston@esassoc.com for the virtual meeting information. The agenda is posted on the Partner Planning Committee webpage. Future Committee meeting dates will be posted when they are scheduled.


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Looking for something to keep you warm?

By Pam Cross

After too much sun, our lovely rainy fall days are here. Feeling like something to keep you warm?



These cuties arrived today. Too young for a forever-home, they are currently being fostered.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill organization located near the border of Seattle and Shoreline, at 14717 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133. (501c3 #91-2041961.) SAFe Rescue takes in homeless cats and kittens, gives them the care they need to recover, and finds them loving homes.

An extensive network of community volunteers and foster families helps the rescue carry out its mission and save more lives.

Volunteer jobs are available for all skills from cleaning and doing laundry, kitty care, behavior training, retail and desk reception, adoption counseling, office support, to veterinary support, and transporting rescue cats. Learn more and sign up at SeattleAreaFelineRescue.org/volunteer

Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) Adoption Center and shelter facility will move to a new Shoreline location at Ballinger Village Shopping Center which will more than double the Rescue’s current physical footprint. 

In addition to a busy feline Adoption Center, the new location will be home to a new Community Medical Program offering subsidized veterinary care to income-qualified pet owners.

If you’re a pet owner, you know that veterinary costs have increased. You also know that a feline pet can provide great enjoyment and comfort for the young and the old. This became more apparent during the pandemic when we were largely confined to our homes.

If you don’t have time to volunteer, SAFe Rescue, has a food pantry for cats. You can drop off food your fussy cat decides is not to their liking, and pick up another one to try.
Give cats and kittens a life-saving second chance with this kind and generous no-kill shelter in Shoreline.


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Stage 2 burn ban lifted in King County


Shoreline Fire says that effectively immediately, the King County Fire Chiefs Association and King County Fire Marshals are terminating the Stage 2 Burn Ban. 

Burning of recreational fires on private property can now resume.


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Halloweentown #9 Meridian Park

 
Photo by Thessalonika T Benny

Welcome to Meridian Park!

Photos by Thessalonika T Benny

A variety of inflatables, including those evil looking cats in front of a security sign, skeletons both upright and semi-buried and a couple of creatively adorned skeleton pirates.

All this in a stroll through the Meridian Park neighborhood.



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Green Shoreline Day - work parties in five Shoreline parks Saturday October 29

Green Shoreline Partnership, Forterra, and the City of Shoreline are hosting Green Shoreline Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm to help restore urban parks in Shoreline. 

Volunteers are needed to plant trees, remove invasive weeds, and provide a helping hand to our green spaces. The event is open to people of all ages and features fun activities such as planting native trees and shrubs, removing colonizing weeds, and a raffle.

Green Shoreline Day will host five events at the following locations, 9am to 12pm: Brugger’s Bog, Hamlin Park, North City Park, Paramount Open Space, and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

Green City Partnerships and its Green City Days bring together local nonprofits, community members, and city partners who are dedicated to the region’s forested parks, natural areas, and communities. It’s a true community effort. This fall marks 17 years of outstanding service.

“Shoreline residents care deeply about their urban forests and it shows through the thousands of hours of volunteer work they have put in helping to restore and maintain our parks and open spaces,” stated Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully. 
“They know that a healthy urban forest is essential to a healthy environment and a healthy community. The Green Cities Partnership is a great opportunity to join a region-wide effort to save and preserve our urban forests.”

The value of this volunteer work is immeasurable – communities are working together to restore our local urban forests that clean the air, buffer noise and retain water to reduce the impacts of flooding. Forests also provide important habitat for wildlife and make outdoor recreation more accessible.

For an up-to-date list of all Green Shoreline Day locations and to register for festivities, visit greenshoreline.org 

For more information contact Ash Lehto at greenshoreline@forterra.org.
Volunteer information

No experience is necessary - tools, gloves and training are provided. Activities include planting young trees and plants, removing weeds (blackberries and ivy), spreading mulch, and more.

Forterra is an unconventional land trust that works across Washington’s communities and landscapes, from the ranches and shrub-steppe of the Yakima basin, to the estuaries, farms and forests of Washington’s coast, reaching more than 100 counties, cities, towns and rural communities. 

Working cooperatively with people and nature, Forterra drives land stewardship, management and planning; innovative programs and policies; farming and forestry approaches; community ownership opportunities; and development solutions. Visit Forterra.org

About Green City Partnerships

In 2004, natural areas around Seattle were infested with invasive plants, which prevented a new generation of trees from growing. Forterra and the City of Seattle recognized an opportunity to restore and maintain Seattle’s 2,500 acres of forested parkland with the help of the community. 

From there, a 20-year strategic plan was developed and the first Green City Partnership began. Today, there are 14 cities and one county involved. 

Green City Partnerships help urban communities in the Puget Sound region effectively enhance and care for their natural open spaces and tree canopy.



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It's illegal to take campaign signs

It's election season and once again people are stealing campaign signs.

Basic facts:
  • Campaign signs are legal.
  • It's illegal to steal them.
If a campaign sign is placed so that it is a traffic hazard or obstructs a driver's view, police will remove the sign. This happens very rarely because campaigns know the rules.

If this were to happen, the city would contact the campaign and hold the sign at City Hall for pick up.

In my experience, the signs are taken by random people who have nothing to do with any campaign and are unknown to anyone.

If you see someone taking a sign, call 911 to report the theft. Those signs are expensive.

--Diane Hettrick



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Intro to Emergency Radio in person class at Kenmore fire station


Be one of the helpers after a disaster. Learn how to operate Emergency Radios and volunteer with a local group. 

The three hour Intro to Emergency Radio class is delivered by NEMCo's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This program is for CERT members and residents of Shoreline, Kenmore and Lake Forest Park. 

You will learn how to use basic handheld radios and why they are critical to your preparation and during emergencies or other events. You will also learn how to setup a Neighbor to Neighbor network with your radios. This is an introductory class with no previous radio experience required.


Please complete this registration to enroll in the NEMCo's Intro to Emergency Radio. This class will be held from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday November 2nd at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore 7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore WA 98028.  
For additional information contact: northshoreemc@gmail.com

If you are interested in volunteering to be part of your community emergency services, a number of cities in the area have groups you can join. You aren't limited to being involved in just your community. Volunteer groups welcome people from all over the area.

Lake Forest Park and Kenmore have a joint agreement that is covered by the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo). https://www.northshoreemc.com.
  • Volunteer opportunities are in Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Shoreline has volunteer opportunities in radio and neighborhood programs.

Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) https://sites.google.com/a/w7aux.org/shoreline-acs/


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Continuing Education at SCC: Printmaking

Print/Etching Workshop Nov 2nd and 3rd

This is an introductory print class using acrylic printing plates for drypoint methods in addition to acetate plates working at a manageable scale.

It's a great way to learn how printmaking is done and be accessible at home. We will touch on some history about printing, in particular, methods of etching. 

Create multiple prints, some with added color, ready to be framed. For ages 15+ and adults of all ages.

Dates: 11/2/2022 - 11/3/2022 (WED & TH)
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $59.00
On Campus!
Instructor: Marissa Essad

Register here



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Gov. Inslee: World’s largest melter of radioactive waste now heating up at Hanford

Hanford crews conduct routine maintenance of a waste tank containing radioactive waste.
Image courtesy of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

The world’s largest melter of radioactive waste is now heating up near Richland after more than 20 years of construction. 

The melter will be used to glassify radioactive waste from Hanford tanks, preparing the waste for permanent disposal. The melter will first create practice glass before processing real Hanford tank waste by the end of 2023.

The Hanford Site is a decommissioned nuclear production site. Between 1942 and 1987, the facility produced plutonium for the nation’s nuclear arsenal. Radioactive waste was stored and remains today in tanks with a lifespan of only about 25 years. 

Leaking tanks and other problems pose enormous risks, threatening the local community and environment. Adequate, stable federal support is vital to clean up the site.

Earlier this year, the federal government took the unprecedented step to amend a funding proposal for the Hanford cleanup, adding $191 million to the effort over the next fiscal year. State leaders have petitioned the federal government for decades for more funding to support the cleanup. 

The federal adjustment to the funding proposal was an encouraging step, one that Gov. Jay Inslee hopes will be followed by continued support.

"Things are heating up in this Hanford cleanup," said Inslee. "This melter has been a long time coming - its activation is a big leap forward for the project. Likewise, we hope this recent federal support is a sign of greater commitment."



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Damages awarded to WSDOT for tunnel completion delays

Bertha's cutterhead against a backdrop of tunnel construction photos.
Photograph from Supertunnel by Catherine Bassetti
OLYMPIA – On Oct. 12, the Supreme Court of Washington denied a request from Seattle Tunnel Partners for further review of a 2019 jury judgment that awarded $57.2 million to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The jury awarded WSDOT financial damages due to contractor Seattle Tunnel Partners’ late completion of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Tunnel project.

The decision by the Supreme Court is the final step in the appeal process for this case. WSDOT will receive the judgment amount, plus 12% interest while the appeal process played out, which will bring the entire recovery by the state to approximately $77 million.

The project’s tunnel boring machine, widely known as Bertha, was launched on July 30, 2013, but stopped tunneling about four months later. This delayed completion of the project for approximately two years.

During this time, Bertha’s cutterhead was brought back to the surface, rebuilt and then lowered back into place to continue digging.

The re-built Bertha then went on to complete the nearly two-mile dig under Seattle. The tunnel, carrying two lanes of north/south traffic in each direction, has been operational since opening to traffic in February 2019.

A Shoreline resident, Catherine Bassetti, documented the entire tunnel building process, and published a coffee table book of photographs and explanations of the process. See our previous article about the book here.

In the following years, WSDOT pursued the contractor for costs associated with the delay of building the tunnel. Yesterday’s final decision by the Supreme Court puts an end to that portion of the litigation.

“The $77 million to be collected in connection with the Alaskan Way Viaduct tunnel project represents an incredible effort to recoup funds on behalf of Washington taxpayers,” observed Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar.

“I’m pleased that the state will be compensated for the delay,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “I’d like to extend my thanks to all involved with all aspects of the AWV project and especially the legal components in recent years.”

WSDOT estimates the funds will be received in the coming weeks.

Pending litigation

A separate case involving WSDOT claims for insurance coverage against its insurers for the costs associated with the repair and reinstatement of Bertha, during the two-year period that Bertha was not operational, is still in the appeals stage and will ultimately be sent back to the King County Superior Court for resolution. The claims at issue in the insurance coverage case involve separate and distinct damages claims that were not included in the $57.2 million awarded in 2019. It’s likely that the insurance coverage case is at least 12-24 months from resolution.



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SCC Foundation annual Student Success Luncheon November 4, 2022 - hybrid format

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Friday, November 4, 2022 from 11:30am - 1pm

Your support provides the vehicle for students to Grow at Shoreline CC and Go to a university or launch into a career.

The annual event raises funds which are given to students in need. Both large and small grants are awarded, depending on the amount of money raised here.

Several student recipients are spotlighted to tell their inspiring stories. A community member is recognized - this year it is Jeanne Monger, well known for years of volunteer service in our community.

This is the first time with a hybrid format, allowing everyone to see the program. It will be held in person on the campus at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133



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