WeatherWatcher: Windy Sunday, a repeat of Thursday

Sunday, October 30, 2022

 

A frontal system very much like the one we just had on Thursday is moving in during the early morning through early afternoon hours on Sunday. It is expected to give us pretty much the same kind of breezy day, with winds gusting to 30-35mph, as we had on Thursday.

Another wind advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for our neighbors to the north in Woodway and Edmonds up through Everett to the Canadian border. The wind advisory is in effect from 11PM PDT Saturday night until 2PM PDT Sunday afternoon.

Rain is expected most of the day Sunday, but it will be light for the daylight hours, with around a quarter of an inch expected. Once the front moves south in the evening, winds will slow a little and the rain will pick up with up to one inch of rain in the forecast for Sunday night.

For Halloween it will remain on the breezy side in the morning and afternoon hours with a chance of showers or showers likely through most of the day. It should be a little drier Monday evening for Trick or Treaters, with only a chance of showers remaining. 

Below is the UW WRF-GFS forecast model for Monday evening between 5pm - 8pm PDT. It appears Shoreline and Lake Forest Park will fall in the Olympic Mountain rain shadow at this time so it should be mostly dry. It does however show a convergence zone near Everett. Convergence zones are very difficult to forecast even hours before they form, which means it's possible that convergence zone may develop further south into the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park areas.

Cloudy and wet weather is expected through the remainder of next week with near normal temperatures. We might see some sun breaks on Wednesday. Thursday evening through the next weekend has a steady rain signal in the forecast.


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Halloween eye safety

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Stylish Belles
By Dr. David Epley

It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Halloween is a particularly perilous time for eye-health. Many costumes involve enhancements and alterations to the eye. 

One mishap can lead to frightening results. Glitter mishaps or costume contact lenses sold illegally are just a couple of the hazards that can lead to temporary and permanent blindness.

To avoid a real-life horror story, remember that eye tissue is among the most delicate in the human body. Damage to that tissue is especially difficult to reverse.

The Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons wants to make sure you have a safe Halloween this year. 

Below are a few safety tips to avoid a real-life horror story as you and your family navigate the hazards that come with some Halloween costume-related accessories.

False eyelashes 
  • Test for lash glue allergies
  • Don’t share false eyelashes with anyone else
  • Wash your hands before putting on and taking off
  • Visit an experienced aesthetician to see what shape and weight works best with your eyes
Eye makeup 
  • Avoid metallic, glittery or flakey eye makeup
  • Avoid applying products inside the eyelash line, which has been shown to increase irritation and dryness of the eye surface
  • Carefully select the makeup you use, and be aware that certain ingredients such as fragrances, preservatives, metallic pigments and color additives might cause irritation to your skin or eyes
  • Remove all eye makeup before bed
Halloween costume contacts

Wearing colored contacts that weren’t prescribed to you could cause: 
  • Painful infections
  • Sore and scars
  • Corneal abrasions
  • Corneal ulcers
  • Vision loss
Other contact safety tips: 
  • Don’t share contacts with anyone
  • Always remove contacts before sleeping
  • Be sure to use contact solution and not water
  • If you experience any redness, irritation or decreased vision while or after using contact lenses, discontinue wear immediately and reach out to your eye care provider for guidance
Sure, a simple accessory can complete a costume and bring it to the next level, but before you purchase anything, consider asking your eye doctor what would be best.

For more eye-related safety and information, visit Vision for Washington, CDC and the FDA.

Dr. David Epley is a pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist from Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), affiliated with Swedish Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Evergreen Hospital and Skagit Valley Hospital.



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Four weeks of traffic revisions on NE 155th under the freeway

Starting as early as Monday, October 31, 2022 Sound Transit will be working on NE 155th St for roadway and sidewalk restorations near the I-5 overpass. 

This work is part of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension Project. 

These lane shifts will occur between the work hours of 7am and 5pm.

What
  • The overpass will remain open.
  • There will be different variations of westbound and eastbound lane shifts on NE 155th Street.
  • Sidewalk closures will be performed along with lane closures (one open sidewalk will be maintained at all times).
  • Flaggers will help direct traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists as needed.
  • Sound Transit has coordinated with King County Metro, Shoreline School District, Shoreline Fire Department and the City of Shoreline to minimize construction effects.
  • Access to driveways will be maintained.
When
  • Week 1: Monday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 4 from 7am to 5pm.
  • Week 2: Monday, Nov. 7 to Friday, Nov. 11 from 7am to 5pm.
  • Week 3: Monday, Nov. 14 to Friday, Nov. 18 from 7am to 5pm.
  • Week 4: Monday, Nov. 21 to Friday, Nov. 25 from 7am to 5pm.
Where
  • Work zone is located on Northeast 155th beneath the I-5 overpass between 1st Ave NE and 2nd Ave NE (see map).
  • Local access will be maintained.
  • See map for work area details.

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Crime prevention in Lake Forest Park

Did you know that the Lake Forest Park Police Department provides its citizens with an effective crime prevention tool called "Crime Watch"?

Crime Watch is a free program staffed by volunteers who check homes of residents who are out of town. 

To sign up for a vacation house check, residents fill out a Crime Watch Vacation House Check Form and bring-or send-the completed form to the Lake Forest Park Police Department.
https://www.cityoflfp.gov/DocumentCenter/View/901/Vacation-House-Check-Form?bidld=

The Crime Watch program depends on volunteers. Each volunteer is assigned a partner, both of whom will go out together in a city vehicle to check the houses of those residents who have submitted the Vacation House Check Form. 

Signing up to participate as a crime watch volunteer requires both a background check and a credit check. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lieutenant Diego Zanella at dzanella@cityoflfp.gov



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Letter to the Editor: Farewell to Leena's Restaurant

To the Editor:

I am so sorry to see that Leena's Restaurant in North City is to be replaced by yet another six story apartment building. We have enjoyed eating there for years, and know people from surrounding cities who also eat there as often as they are able.
 
It seems that once Shoreline gets done approving multi-housing buildings in North City, there won't be a business district left for any of us to enjoy. We all will have to drive further and further for the services that used to be local.  What a shame!
 
Robin Leaden
Shoreline



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Nightly closure of I-5 off-ramps to SR-104

As early as Monday October 31, 2022 Sound Transit’s contractor will work on bridge operations, near the SR-104 and I-5 interchange in Shoreline - Mountlake Terrace. 

This work will require the nightly closure of the I-5 NB off-ramps to both EB and WB SR-104. 

The ramp from SB I-5 to EB SR-104 will be closed at night as well. The contractor has obtained a temporary noise variance to complete the work. Detours will be provided.

October 31 through November 11, from 10pm to 7am, excluding weekends



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Parks restoration volunteer opportunities in Lake Forest Park November 5 and 19, 2022

 
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Parks Restoration Volunteer Opportunities

Five Acre Woods 


Saturday

November 5th

9am-12noon


Location:

City Park Five-Acre Woods

18678-18998 40th Pl NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, USA


The forest is waiting for you!


Questions? 

please email volunteer coordinator polly@gaiaict.com

Grace Cole Nature Park


Saturday

November 19th

9am-12noon


Location:

Grace Cole Nature Park (GCNP)

16735 30th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, USA


A hidden gem of a park!


Questions?

Contact park restoration lead Jim Mead at jameslmead@comcast.net.


Two opportunities to help restore parks in Lake Forest Park in November. Five Acre Woods on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9am - noon and Grace Cole Nature Park on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 9am - noon.



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NextCycle Washington grants available for incubating a new innovative business or project

NextCycle Washington is a statewide circular economy accelerator program. 

By nurturing projects that incorporate waste prevention, repair, reuse, recycling, and organic recovery, NextCycle Washington helps reduce waste, keeps materials in use longer, and regenerates natural systems, while developing equitable local economies.

More information about the program here.



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How to Die on Other Worlds

From the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California comes this Halloween-adjacent discussion.

How to Die on Other Worlds
Monday, Oct 31, 2022 2:30 PM PDT

Welcome to outer space. Life is harsh out here. We come from a beautiful, pale blue dot thriving with a wide variety of life. And now we're planning for lunar bases and heading off to Mars. 

These worlds - and others in our solar system - are not friendly to human life. In honor of Halloween, just how will these other worlds try to kill us if we were to go there? 

(Including Europa, even though we should "attempt no landing there".) 

Join Seth Shostak and Beth Johnson for a spirited and humorous discussion on the horrors of death on other worlds.

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Letter to the Editor: I do not support Proposition 1

To the Editor:

I do not support Proposition 1. 
 
It promises to retain our current level of services. However, I would like to see our current reduced level of services restored to what it was pre-COVID, and I don’t understand why the City needs a surplus to do that.
 
We cannot improve on crime until we have an adequate number of police officers. At present, we have 16 unfilled positions. These open positions are already in the budget but remain unfilled because there are not enough applicants. Budgeting for more positions when we cannot fill the ones we have is pointless.
 
RADAR has the potential to provide needed assistance to the police by having mental health professionals work with the police to get those in crisis the care they need. However, it will require the police to respond to the calls with RADAR. The RADAR positions are difficult to fill because they require significant education and training for a part-time position. 
 
Finally, the statement in Currents that said the City would reduce services they “are not legally obligated to provide” should have been elaborated on. 
 
Many Shoreline citizens are already struggling to pay the inflated costs of utilities, groceries, gas, and services. The passage of Prop 1 would make their struggles even harder. And this doesn't just apply to homeowners. Landlords would have to raise rents to cover their higher tax bills.
 
At the very least, we deserve an explanation of why the City wants to create such a surplus in its budget at a time when many taxpayers cannot look beyond the end of the month.
Sincerely,

Margaret Willson
Shoreline



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County Executive: Progress in improving conditions for both people in custody and for staff

Photo courtesy King County
Two months after Executive Constantine appointed a Special Deputy to provide additional support in implementing critical actions at King County’s correctional facilities, the County has made great progress in improving conditions for people in custody and staff.

Most immediately, actions include a set of in-person activities that are returning for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to better connect people in custody with support services and their loved ones. Other changes implemented thus far are designed to improve safety.

Newly approved labor agreements, meanwhile, seek to honor the vital work performed by corrections officers and juvenile detention officers under difficult conditions.

“Thanks to the urgent, concerted action of Jail leadership and employees, we have successfully advanced multiple critical improvements at our correctional facilities,” said Executive Constantine. 
“King County is committed to improving the living conditions of those in custody and increasing support for our workforce as we recover from the challenges of the pandemic.”


--From the office of Dow Constantine


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Letter to the Editor: Consider the harsh effects of WA's vaccine mandate

To the Editor:

At this election, I hope all voters will consider the harsh effects of WA’s now permanent vaccine mandate for most state agency workers. Previous mandates have contributed to the loss of approximately 3000 health care staff who have vacated their jobs over the course of the mandates. This loss became obvious to me during a recent ER visit.

With all the rooms full, my cart was rolled into a hallway niche. I soon began to feel the discomfort of glaring lights and transporter traffic. What bothered me most was that it was hard to get a nurse’s attention. With no call light and an IV in each arm, I tried hard knocking on the window next to me to people at computers on the other side. Worse yet was an old man in a room near me crying out “nurse…nurse” and then plaintively “person…person” as he coughed, snorted, swore, yelled and was ignored. Finally he was in the doorway yelling. Eventually staff came and with his oxygen back in place, he became grateful for care that could have been given earlier if there had been sufficient nurses.

This was not a hospital TV show. It reminded me of a letter-to-the-editor by an ER nurse working in a nearby hospital who emphasized having 10 patients per nurse!

If we ask why the national shortage of healthcare workers has been exacerbated in our state, it’s easy to attribute it to the excessive use of emergency powers by our governor. His powers have remained unlimited by the legislature, and for that reason incumbents of the dominant party deserve to be voted out of office. We need to recognize the damage done by choosing new legislators.

Shirley Oczkewicz
Edmonds, WA



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Musical production of Jungle Book KIDS at Third Place Commons Saturday and Sunday

Friday, October 28, 2022

Join us for a musical theater production by Seattle's Performers

There are three performance times and dates, all shows are the same.

Saturday, October 29, 2022
  • 12:00 - 12:45pm
  • 3 - 3:45pm
Sunday
  • 3 - 3:45pm

Jungle Book KIDS: Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. 

On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin' musical rhythms of the jungle. 

After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.

This project is supported, in part, by a grant from 4Culture/ King County Lodging Tax. Thank you!

Third Place Commons is located on the upper level of LFP Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, across from Third Place Books.



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Plan now if you have business with King County Records and Licensing Services

King Street Center
King County Records and Licensing Services is moving to a new location in Pioneer Square, King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson Street.

If you have documents to record (marriage licenses, real estate deeds, mortgages, etc.), need to apply for a marriage license, or need to pay real estate excise taxes, plan ahead. Due to the move, the Recorder’s Office will be minimally staffed weekdays from November 14 - 25, 2022.

The Licensing Services Office anticipates minor services delays during the move. Licensing Services includes: Taxi, For-Hire and Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
Vehicle and Vessel Licensing

Here are some tips to manage during the move:
  • Consider doing your business with Records and Licensing before November 10 or after November 25 and plan for possible delays. The best way to do business with Records and Licensing is online.The Recorder’s Office is online but allow for delays.
  • You can renew license tabs online.
  • Access For-Hire Transportation Licensing services (Taxicab, Flat-Rate For-Hire, TNC) online.For vehicle and vessel licensing needs (tabs, titles, etc.), consider visiting one of the 21 conveniently located Local Licensing Offices

The drop box at the Administration Building (500 Fourth Avenue) will close permanently on November 14. The new drop box will be open starting November 21 at: 201 S Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104 on the King Street side of the building between the Metro Pass Sales office and the building entrance. 

Do not mail physical documents to Records and Licensing from November 14 - 25. Starting November 28, physical records can be received by U.S. mail at:

King County Recorder’s Office
King Street Center
201 S. Jackson Street
M/S KSC-ES-0204
Seattle, WA 98104

King County Licensing Office
King Street Center
201 S. Jackson Street
M/S KSC-ES-0206
Seattle, WA 98104

Services will continue to be provided online and via U.S. mail until the grand re-opening in January 2023. Check our Records and Licensing Services (RALS) for additional information.

Background and services

The most popular services of the King County Recorder's Office are online records search and marriage licensing. The office also conducts the accurate recording of documents, such as real estate deeds, mortgages, plats, surveys, and registered land (Torrens), as well as their preservation and reproductions (copies). They are also responsible for collecting real estate excise taxes.

The most popular services of the King County Licensing Office are Vehicle/Vessel Licensing (including titles, registration/car tabs, and mobile homes), For-Hire Licenses, TNC Permits, and Process Server Licenses.



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Caring for our Environment, Urban Forests and Trees

Boeing Creek Park photo by Melody Fosmore
By Melody Fosmore

Whether it’s your own backyard, neighborhood or neighboring park, the first step is to become aware of the environment around you. 

Why should we care? Because we are a part of this ecosystem, we all call home. Imagine if we had not enough trees to provide shade or filter the stormwater which runs through our watersheds and into the Salish Sea which in turn provides nutrients to our local sea life - or imagine the loss of birds which keeps the insect population in check or provide bird songs? Even when weather is changing, make time to visit nearby woods alone and spend time in quiet observation.

Illustration courtesy 
https://www.traversotree.com/mature-during-drought/
Wildlife
: Get to know the wildlife that comes into your yard or neighborhood. What birds, squirrels and other larger mammals do you see? 

Do you live near a bog or water – do you observe otters, beavers, snakes, frogs, salamanders or fish? Do you see or hear owls? Bats? 

All of these animals and amphibians need the ecosystem to survive and our trees play a major role in their survival. And frankly, so do we. 

If you are lucky to have tall trees on your property you can help with habitat diversity in your yard. 

Suggestions include having a good ground layer including some downed wood for hiding and nests; a shrub layer for the birds to hide; and a strong overstory with mixed species of trees including broadleaf trees as they provide the most food and nesting value for birds and squirrels. 

Also, try not to rake up all of your leaves as that provides nutrients for the soil and hiding places for our wildlife.

Flagging on cedar trees
photo by Melody Fosmore
Trees and water
: During the fall you will see ‘flagging’ on our cedar trees. This is a healthy part of the cedar tree's life cycle. 

However, the heat waves of the past couple of years have affected the health of our tall trees and you can help by watering these trees during the warmer and dry spells. 

Once a week, about an inch of water to the soil, under the entire canopy diameter, is adequate. No need to overwater – and don’t let water sprinklers hit the bark of trees, they can physically damage the bark, causing fungus disease, and algae, inviting insect trouble.

Are you seeing signs of tree stress? Trees gain their growth from the crown, and so it’s at the top of the tree where you might see distress. No new growth, or the tip dying back is a warning sign. The heat dome of 2021 is really showing up now in our tree canopy. Even with the rain now here, continue to water just to re-saturate the water table. Monitor your tall trees for hazard branches that may require removal and always consult an arborist before you take a tree down. There may be hope!

 
Wildlife snag
photo by Melody Fosmore
A Wildlife Snag: Do you have a dead or dying tree in your yard? Ask the tree cutter to leave a 10-15’ snag. Bats, pileated woodpeckers, even raccoons love these snags for food and nesting. Bats love snags for their daytime sleep. Birds and bats help keep our insect populations in balance. 

The snags may not look ‘pretty’ but they provide an essential service to our local wildlife. I personally have enjoyed many moments of observing all the animals and birds enjoying a snag in my yard. The pileated woodpeckers are especially wonderful to observe.

Nesting boxes: Birds love nesting boxes in safe locations high enough off the ground from predators (including house cats). The boxes will need to be cleaned every year. See the attached resource in the list below for safe ways to hang a birdhouse.

Root damage
photo by Melody Fosmore
A kind note about dogs and our parks
: I am a dog lover so I understand the joy of walking your dog in our open woods. 

However, please bear in mind their impact - dogs running through salmonid bearing streams don't just spread disease to the water, they also tear up the reeds where the fish lay their eggs. 

And, they can expose tree roots which then become non-functional and compromise the health of the tree. 

Best to control their footprint and keep our woods healthy. 

Keeping on the trail and not creating new trails also protects nesting, trees and the entire ecosystem. Leaving no trace and a light footprint protects our parks for all to enjoy.

Enjoy the bounty of our environment and remember - everything works together and mankind benefits from the ecosystem, not the other way around!

Resources:
Melody Fosmore is the Co-Chair of Save Shoreline Trees



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Grand Opening of Paris Academy of Beauty in Shoreline

 
Join Paris Academy of Beauty and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of the beauty school at 20190 Aurora Ave N, Suite 104, Shoreline WA 98133, across from Aurora Village.

The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:30am on Saturday November 5, 2022



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SAGE Club to meet Friday November 4 at teen center

SAGE Club is having a meeting on Friday November 4, 2022 at the teen center! 

We invite any LGBTQ+ and allies, in middle and high school, to come stop in at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 for a meet and greet and free button making! 

We have all the supplies for the button making just come ready to create artwork for your buttons! The teen Center opens at 2:30pm and will have food, games and more. 

We will start our button making around 5pm (or earlier if someone is ready to start!)

Follow us on Instagram @ shorelineteenprograms

Check out this activity at Activity detail | Online Services (activecommunities.com)



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Gloria's Insects: They call her Mellow Yellow...

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

(And zounds, what a pollen sac! Yellow Bumblebee in the community garden)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Prayer Labs offered at Saint Dunstan’s the Church that feeds people

Prayer labs at Saint Dunstan's
Saint Dunstan’s the Church that feeds people would like to invite the community to our November and December Prayer Labs.

The topic is the Ignatian Examen, Ignatius was a Basque nobleman from the Pyrenees of northern Spain. He was wounded in the Battle of Pamplona and discerned his spiritual vocation while recovering from a military wound. His life was lived in the early 1500s. 

He composed “Spiritual Exercises” to help others follow the teachings of Jesus. His spiritual practices emphasized the affective life (feelings of the Christian).

Ignatius became expert at helping others deepen their relationship with God by using imagination in prayer, discernment and interpretation of feelings, cultivation of great desires and generous service. 

As one writer said, “Ignatian spiritual renewal focuses more on the heart than the intellect. It holds that our choices and decisions are often beyond the merely rational or reasonable. Its goal is an eager, generous, wholehearted offer of oneself to God and to his work.”

We will look at the first two: Discernment and Interpretation of feelings and imagination in prayer.

Mother Carola will lead us on Wednesday, November 2 on discernment in the Christian’s life and will focus on the Examen that Ignatius taught to his trainees.

Then in December Sarah Roskam will lead us on Wednesday, December 7 using imagination in prayer. We will focus on stories of Advent.

If you’re interested in the Prayer Lab please RSVP using the following link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/450864015407



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The 2022 Shoreline DĂ­a de Muertos Celebration is on Wednesday, November 2, 2022

2022 Shoreline DĂ­a de Muertos Celebration on Wednesday, November 2.

Here are 5 things to look forward to at the event:
  1. A community altar to honor our dearly departed. This tradition is a central part of any DĂ­a de Muertos celebration. You are invited to bring photos of loved ones and other items to contribute to the community altar.
  2. Exhilarating live music performed by Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana. This authentic Seattle-based mariachi band is sure to have your feet moving!
  3. Hands-on art projects for kids and adults, plus sugar skull decorating. You can cut elaborate patterns into tissue paper to make papel picado, make brightly colored tissue paper flowers, and decorate your very own sugar skull with colorful icing!
  4. The El Cabrito food truck serving up authentic Oaxacan fare. Come hungry so that you can enjoy some hot and delicious Oaxacan food!
  5. A chance to serve your community and meet cool people by volunteering. This is a great way to connect with your community and help bring some joy to the people around you! Sign up to volunteer at https://signup.com/go/YWcfLcp.
Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana also performed at the 2019 DĂ­a de Muertos event at Spartan Recreation Center. Photo courtesy ShoreLake Arts

Details
The 2022 Shoreline DĂ­a de Muertos Celebration is presented by ShoreLake Arts and the City of Shoreline and is generously sponsored by Windermere Realtor Jack Malek. Thanks, Jack!

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.



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Jobs: WSDOT Highway Maintenance Worker (HMW2)

WSDOT
Highway Maintenance Worker (HMW2)

Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$56,814 - $69,179 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is looking for career-minded individuals to join our maintenance team in Shoreline, WA to help keeps highways safe. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working outdoors, performing manual labor, and operating a variety of equipment to complete tasks. 

As part of our maintenance team, you will assist with repairing and rebuilding of state highways, and adjacent right of ways to assure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic, and safety to the motoring public. 

We encourage you to apply if you are dependable and looking for a career with growth potential! Working in the maintenance area will require responsible, safety-minded individuals. 

These positions require a quick response time to job sites. Highway maintenance crews are ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By taking on this role, you are serving a key and vital function to the State of Washington.

Job description and application



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Shorecrest Band annual mattress sale fundraiser November 20, 2022

The Shorecrest High School Band is running their 7th annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser.

If you are in need of a new bed, please come see what they have to offer at the Spartan Recreation Center on the Shoreline Center campus 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 on Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 10am to 5pm. 

Everything available at a traditional retail store is available from our sale!

There are delivery and pick up options, which are advertised the day of the sale. Home delivery (per order and includes setting a bed up) is only $125. Our third party delivery company will remove and recycle your old mattress and boxspring set for $50 (prices subject to change.) 

Support the SC Band and sleep better as a result!


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SR 520 bridge - a view you rarely see

Thursday, October 27, 2022

520 bridge photo courtesy WSDOT
SEATTLE – Due to a concrete truck rollover on westbound State Route 520 on the floating bridge in Seattle all lanes were blocked in both directions from I-5 to 92nd Ave NE.

Cement truck is on the right. No cause was given for the rollover. 
Photo courtesy WSDOT
Emergency crews were on scene. Travelers were advised to prepare for long delays and consider alternate routes such as I-405 and SR 99. All on-ramps from I-5 to SR 520 were also closed.

Bike - pedestrian lanes closed. Photo courtesy WSDOT
WSDOT closed the pedestrian / bike lanes to make room to get the truck upright and clear the scene.

The lanes were reopened after two hours.

UPDATE 2:51 p.m.: According to the State Patrol, they are still working to determine the cause. There is eight yards of concrete in the drum that did not spill. There was a small fuel spill that is being addressed. Driver has minor injuries. 

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Power outage season

Well, it's that time again. With heat and drought we had forgotten about wind and rain and falling tree branches.

We have had a lot of power outages this year but they are truly painful in cold weather.

We've had two power outages in three days. The first one was Tuesday October 25, 2022. It apparently started at 6pm east of Aurora Village and kicked out two circuits down the line.

Those close to Aurora Village were in the dark for about an hour and a half. The neighborhoods to the east were out for five hours, with power restored at midnight.

Then on Thursday, October 27, 2022 an outage affecting Shoreline and North Seattle knocked out power to 2600 customers. It was reported just before 8am.

I didn't see the notice until it had been resolved. In the future, I'd be happy if someone would take a screenshot of the outage map and email it to me Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com

And all of you in Lake Forest Park with your generators, share your wisdom and send information with your recommendations for generators - types, power sources, companies.

Start time 7:12am. 1717 Shoreline customers. Cause not listed.
Estimated restoration time 11am. October 27, 2022

Thank you Katie for sending in the power out map screenshot! It was a huge part of Shoreline and all on the west side of Aurora. And all apparently from the same unnamed cause.

--Diane Hettrick

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Rainbow Girls Community Trunk or Treat and Hopelink food drive Sunday

Don't forget to pack up your ghosts, monsters, superheroes, princesses, pirates, and dinosaurs and visit the Rainbow Girls Community Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 2 to 4pm. Windermere ~ Shoreline parking lot. 900 N 185th Street.

It's free fun, games, prizes, and trick or treating for the whole family including your dog.

Most importantly it's a food drive/collection for Hopelink. In addition to food please consider hygiene items: toothbrushes, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, razors, deodorant. Paper items: paper towel, toilet paper, zip lock bags. Let's make the lives of our neighbors better!

Please check out our amazing array of sponsors and supporters. Their generous contributions have made this "spooktacular" event possible!

For any updates and to learn more visit Richmond Highlands Rainbow Girls Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066894976767



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Just like that - the switch was flipped

 
Photo by Ken Berkun

There we were, watching our plants droop, worrying about drought, and begging for rain. 

Virtually overnight the rains swept in. It became cold, dark, and wet. We're damp, freezing and sunset is before 6pm.

Is it too soon to complain? Probably not quite yet.

--Diane Hettrick



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Shoreline has a new herbicide-free solution to address hard to reach weeds on City property

Shoreline grounds maintenance crewmember
using the new foam produce
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The City of Shoreline stopped using herbicides on a general basis years ago - which is why there are so many volunteer groups happily taking care of Shoreline parks.

There had been some limited, targeted use of herbicides for the control of noxious weeds in inaccessible natural areas or ROW, which required director approval. 

However, the city now has a new solution.

You may soon see grounds maintenance crews using a new technique to get rid of weeds. 

We have recently purchased Foamstream by Weedingtech. Foamstream is a herbicide-free solution to getting rid of weeds by using hot water (208°F) and a plant-based oil to create a foam that covers plants. 

The foam creates a barrier keeping the heat in giving it time to kill the leaves and move down the roots killing the weed. The foam dissipates within 10 to 20 minutes and is harmless to people and animals. 

We will be using Foamstream in the City’s rights-of-way to start but additional applications are in the works for some park areas.

Crewmembers applying new foam treatment
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Foamstream is the world’s leading herbicide-free weed control solution. It kills unwanted vegetation, including weeds, moss, and algae, using the precise application of hot water insulated by a specially formulated biodegradable and organic foam. 

The purchase of the Foamstream is intended to allow for a different approach to weed control while continuing with the pesticide/herbicide-free approach residents, and workers, have been accustomed to. 

In addition to our new tool for fighting weeds, we have also just received our first all-electric mower made by Mean Green Electric Mowers. It has a run time of up to 8 hours and will be deployed into parks for mowing as early as next week. 



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Smoke in senior living complex in Kenmore

Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4pm Shoreline Fire responded to a smell of smoke in the lobby of a senior living complex in Kenmore at the 7000 block of NE 182nd St.

As it happens, the fire station is across the street.

While there wasn’t a massive fire problem, there was smoke in the structure due to smoldering wood products behind a wall near utilities.

Access was made to the area involved and the problem was mitigated. Crews remained on site assisting residents and working to reset the system. 

Agencies that responded to the incident were from Shoreline, Eastside Fire and Rescue, Bothell Fire, and Kirkland Fire Department. There were not any injuries reported.

The cause is under investigation.


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In the Garden Now: A winning trio

Photo and plant by Victoria Gilleland
Bright pink ‘Dancing Pixies’ Saxifrage nestles perfectly at the foot of climbing ‘Fiona Sunrise’ Jasmine. 

Fuchsia ‘Isis’ is in the mix with tiny deep rose and white flowers on dainty branches.

'Fiona Sunrise' produces clusters of white sweetly scented flowers in summer. 

Its chartreuse foliage adds a decorative touch year-round. 

'Isis' blooms from early summer until frost while 'Dancing Pixies' are in bloom from late summer into fall.

In my shady garden these easy to grow plants have flowered well, been evergreen and made it through recent winters in great form. 

 This is truly a winning combination!

--Victoria Gilleland



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