Porch Light Parade 2022 - communities shining bright

Sunday, December 4, 2022


Dispel the dark of winter with the bright lights of the Porch Light Parade

Register your home before December 14, 2022 and see all the lights by following the map

Join residents in Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline to celebrate communities shining bright with the 2022 Winter Porch Light Parade from December 1 - 31!

Create light displays that will become part of a virtual map, marking the many holidays and traditions celebrated during the winter season. From porches to patios, balconies to banisters, windows or even cars, anyone can participate and help our communities transform into a magical wonderland of lights.

It is free to participate in the Winter Porch Light Parade, and there will be special acknowledgement for community spirit winners.

Learn more at the Winter Porch Light Parade webpage.



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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Sunday December 4, 2022

The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 8:30pm.


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Power restored to Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Power was restored to nearly all of the 3900+ customers affected by the early morning outage in Echo Lake and Shoreline around noon on Saturday.

And now, at 10:30pm the map is clear.

If this is not correct and you do not have power, call 206-684-3000.



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Jobs: WSDOT Facilities Maintenance Lead (MS4)

WSDOT
Facilities Maintenance Lead (MS4)

Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$73,243 - $84,999 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking an experienced maintenance professional ready and willing to provide leadership, guidance, and support to trades personnel tasked with preventative maintenance on building systems. 

As the Facilities Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for managing the contractors performing projects, participating in the hiring process, supervising crews in specific geographical areas which includes yearly performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. 

In this role you will also be responsible for managing a portion of the facilities budget associated with preventative maintenance. This experienced lead will lead by example and have a personal commitment to safety while coordinating daily work activities. Our top candidate must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description and application



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Shoreline Math Olympiad cancelled for 2023

2016 Math Olympiad photo by Amy Stapleton

A big shout out to the TWELVE volunteers that expressed an interest in joining our planning team to help make the 2023 event happen!

Sadly, we are short 12 additional planning team volunteers needed to make it all come together, so Steve and I are officially CANCELLING the proposed 2023 city wide competition. 

We both have a very strong commitment to making Shoreline Math Olympiad come together yet again in the future for our students, so we'll for sure reach out to each of you to consider recruiting interest for a 2024 event - fingers crossed we can get the community support needed to do so! 

For now, enjoy the upcoming holiday season with your family, stay warm, and continue what you do in encouraging our youth in our community in their academic challenges!

Go Mathletes!

Warmly,
Lisa McDonald and Steve Ruiter
Shoreline Math Olympiad event co-coordinators





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Musical play: “The Little Town That Could,” Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Third Place Commons

The Rotary Environmental Club of Puget Sound is sponsoring the musical play: “The Little Town That Could,” Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:30pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE..

The play is free and open to the public so come join us in an all community written and performed musical as we sing our way together to saving our Kokanee salmon.

This 30 minute, child-friendly musical takes place in Lake Forest Park's Lyon Creek where two little salmon, Frye and Alevin, befriend Tillie, a young girl, and ask her for help. 

Because of climate change, the creek is warming, and the two fish are not sure they will be able to survive to make it back home. Tillie is tasked with a big job to save her fish friends. 

After asking several adults to help her to no avail, Tillie begins to learn that through optimism and a belief in herself and her community that even what seems impossible can be surmounted.


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Haller Lake Holiday Cookies and Cocoa December 11, 2022


The Haller Lake Community Club is holding a cookie and cocoa outdoor event for the neighborhood. Bring your favorite cookies to share. Warm beverages will be available.

Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 4 - 6pm

Santa will visit and there will be holiday tunes on the pipe organ.

Bring donations and gift cards for Northgate Elementary families.

12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133-7730


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Candlelight vigil December 14, 2022 to honor those impacted by gun violence

December 14, 2022, is the 10-year mark of the Sandy Hook School shooting. By the end of this year, over one million Americans will have been killed or injured by firearms since that tragic day. 

The victims, survivors, their families and communities are often forgotten. 

Therefore, with our partners, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, Brady Campaign, Soul Box Project, Washington CeaseFire and Grandmothers Against Gun Violence, we will unite to host a candlelight vigil in loving remembrance for all those who have fallen victim to the ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America.

Our mission is to support families and communities impacted by gun violence, unite the gun violence prevention movement, educate, raise awareness, and keep this critical issue front and center throughout the nation.

Join us on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00pm at St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline, WA.

RSVP here

#WAVigilToEndGunViolence



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Shorecrest wrestlers in Mukilteo Saturday

Max Rutledge, Senior (in green)
Photo by Sean Rhodes

15 Scot Wrestlers got up early Saturday morning, December 3, 2022 and traveled through the snow to grapple at the Mariner Holiday Wrestling Tournament in Mukilteo. Valuable lessons were learned on the mats.

The Scots placed 10th overall with 62 varsity team points (not bad considering we didn't have our full varsity line-up in attendance).

Participating wrestlers included:

Mark Alvarez, Micah Fergerson, Avi Wylen, Joseph Martinez (Team Captain), Kaiju Fergerson, Shammy King, Kenneth Adams, Peter Grimm, Max Rutledge, Neta Navot, Nathaniel Skonier, Milo Hamilton, Devin Montague, Ana-Matea Reed, Rebecca Rhodes and Alexa Ruy-Aguilar.

Placing Wrestlers:

Varsity:
  • 106lbs - Mark Alvarez - 2nd Place (1 win, 1 loss)
  • 132lbs - Avi Wylen - 2nd Place (3 wins, 1 loss)
  • 132lbs - Joseph Martinez - 3rd Place (5 wins, 1 loss)
  • 160lbs - Peter Grimm - 3rd Place (4 wins, 1 loss)
  • 182lbs - Max Rutledge - 1st Place Champion (4 wins, 0 losses)
Junior Varsity:
  • 113lbs - Neta Navot - 3rd Place (1 win, 2 losses)
Girls:
  • 110lbs - Ana-Matea Reed - Co-Champion (2 wins, 0 losses)
  • 110lbs - Rebecca Rhodes - Co-Champion (2 wins, 0 losses)
--Sean Rhodes


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Olympics are spectacular in sun and snow

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The Olympics revealing themselves in the sun

Edmonds dock, looking toward Kingston.



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Spree Tree sale continues Saturday and Sunday


The Shorecrest PTSA Spree Tree sale continues Saturday and Sunday in the Windermere parking lot at Town Center on the Ballinger Way side.

Trees, wreaths, and swag sales will benefit the graduating senior class with a safe and sane year end party.



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Shoreline Community College professor appointed to state commission

Ajay Jamora, PhD
A tenure track faculty in the Shoreline Community College Department of Health Occupations and Nursing, Ajay Jamora, has been asked by the Governor to serve on the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission for Washington State.

Ajay has his PhD in Nursing and is a midwife. His work experience includes working with Maternity Support Services as well as serving as a Captain in the Army. 

Recently he has been very active in promoting Covid vaccinations on a State level. He is highly student focused and contributes to our work on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the nursing program.

Dean Mary Burroughs said "It is exciting to have his voice on a state level as he seeks to serve nursing at all levels and impact change through policy.

"He is poised to be an influencer both locally, statewide and nationally!"


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Chapter 3

 
Cartoon by Whitney Potter



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Diaper Drive to Benefit Babies of Homelessness


From Monday, December 5, through Wednesday, December 21, 2022 the City of LFP is hosting a diaper drive to benefit the local nonprofit organization, Babies of Homelessness

A collection box will be set up in the front lobby of LFP City Hall for donations of diapers and pull-ups (all sizes), wipes, and non-expired formula.

City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 17425 Ballinger Way NE.



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Shoreline Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts Plan Online Open House - citizen feedback requested

Friday, December 2, 2022

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline launched an online open house as part of the process to update the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan, which must be done every six years. 

Through the development of the PROSA Plan, we will better understand community needs and wants. The Plan will establish a long-term vision that will help guide how money will be spent and what services the City will offer for the next six years.

This latest edition will merge the Public Arts Plan with the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. These plans were last updated in 2017. Since that time, the city has grown and changed. To ensure community priorities are truly reflected in decisions, we are looking to create opportunities for inclusive participation throughout the planning process. 

The PROSA Plan will reflect the voices of Shoreline community members and support the vision of Shoreline as a thriving, welcoming city where people of all ages, cultures, and economic backgrounds love to live, work, and play, and most of all, to call home. support

The PROSA Plan guides decisions about:
  • Buying land for parks and natural areas
  • Developing new recreation facilities
  • Offering recreation and cultural programs and events
  • How best to maintain the parks, natural spaces, and facilities
  • Where and what public art should look like in our community

The online open house provides an opportunity for you to learn about the plan update, share your comments and ideas on an interactive map, and take a community survey. 

We expect to have a draft plan available for public review in summer 2023. The PROSA Plan must be adopted by the Shoreline City Council, which is expected to consider the draft plan in late 2023.

Shoreline PROSA Plan online open house
  • When: Now through Friday, Jan. 27
  • Where: https://shorelineparks.infocommunity.org/
  • Details: When you visit the website, you will learn about the PROSA Plan and you can provide your ideas and input to aid the City in its development of the 2024-2030 PROSA Plan.


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Kenmore Luminary Walk rescheduled to Friday, December 9, 2022


The Kenmore Luminary Walk has been rescheduled to Friday, December 9, 2022 from 4 - 7pm at Log Boom Park 17415 61st Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

Dress for winter weather conditions

Lighted luminary path will be along the Burke Gilman Trail and in Log Boom Park

Parking: First come, first serve along NE 175th St. Limited parking in the Log Boom Park parking lot
There are 4 ADA parking spots in the Log Boom Park parking lot

Limited additional parking available at The Vine Church located on 6214 Bothell Way NE



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Vacancies on City of LFP Planning Commission

The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on issues relating to land use policy and regulations. 

Over the next two years, the Commission will be working on updating the City’s comprehensive plan. Some of the issues that need to be addressed in this update are equity, housing affordability, and climate change. 

There is one vacancy currently and another will become open in March 2023. The City hopes to fill these vacancies with individuals that will provide perspectives that are currently under-represented on the Commission. Diversity in this case could be race, age, gender, ethnic, or socioeconomic background.

Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor. Members of the Planning Commission serve for three years. If you are interested in serving on the Commission, please submit the online application. For more information about the Planning Commission, contact Stephen Bennett, Planning Director at 206-957-2812.



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Santa PAWS Holiday Photo Contest

The Animal Medical Center of Seattle is joyfully inviting you to participate in Santa PAWS: A Holiday Photo Contest to benefit PAWS!

Enter Santa PAWS by December 31st to win a Mud Bay gift basket ($100 value) for you and your furry family member and join in on the holiday fun to help more cats and dogs find loving homes this holiday season. 

A winner will be selected in three different categories: Overall Best Dog, Overall Best Cat, Overall Best Furry Family.


The winner will be announced on the PAWS Facebook page on January 3, 2023.

There is a $5 donation suggested per entry, and the Animal Medical Center of Seattle will match each donation, up to $2,000!

We look forward to seeing all those furry faces!


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Night work coming soon to the Shoreline Fire Department Station Driveway

As early as Monday, December 5, 2022 contractors will perform night work along the Sound Transit guideway at the Shoreline Fire Department Station 65 driveway as part of the Light Rail Lynnwood Link Extension project. 

Residents should expect noise from a concrete saw, light plants, and vehicles.

Work is anticipated to occur over two nights within the period of time of Monday, December 5 through Tuesday. December 15, 2022.

Work will occur Monday – Friday 10pm to 7am the following morning. Multiple contingency nights are scheduled in the case that the work becomes delayed.

The work zone is located on NE 155th St. along the Sound Transit guideway at the Shoreline Fire Department Station 65 driveway.



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December Prayer Lab at Saint Dunstan's

Saint Dunstan’s the Church that feeds people is offering an adult education opportunity this week.

On Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 6:45pm we will have our December Prayer lab. Prayer Lab is an experiential learning series that helps people learn different ways to pray and experience their relationship with the Creator.

This month we will be doing the second part of the forms of prayer started by Saint Ignatius. 

We will be practicing finding ourselves in the Biblical Narrative. This practice is about approaching scripture from different views and imagining it from the view of difference perspectives. The hope is that this allows for a deeper understanding of the scripture you are studying and reveals new truths for our lives.

For a link to sign up for Prayer Lab click here

Saint Dunstan's Church 722 North 145th Street Shoreline, WA 98133


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Shoreline emergency severe weather shelter to be closed Saturday evening December 3, 2022

The Shoreline emergency severe weather shelter will be closed Saturday evening, December 3, 2022 for overnight guests. 

They will staff between the hours of 8-9 pm to provide transportation options to other shelters.

The shelter is housed at St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th St, Shoreline WA 98133.



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WeatherWatcher: Tuesday Storm report, more potential snow on the way

Thursday, December 1, 2022

 
Tree and power lines down on 25th Ave NE near NE 178th St.
Photo by Amy Beth Nolte

I'm going to start out by saying in my 35+ years of living memory in Shoreline, this is by far the most tree damage I've ever witnessed from any given storm. Locally, this far exceeds the major convergence zone snowstorm of December 18, 1990, or the Inauguration Day windstorm of January 1993. The 1993 storm had power out in my neighborhood for over 3 days, the 1990 storm knocked power out for almost 24 hours in my neighborhood.

This past Tuesday's storm, that same neighborhood was without power for 41 hours. Neighbors had set up a large fire pit on the street side for everyone to come warm up at, and to help dispose of some of the fallen tree matter. We have piles and piles of tree branches cleaned off the road and pushed to the sides just to get the street passable. Snow accumulations in yards were covered under a solid accumulation of tree matter.

Power lines down near the North Ridge weather station.
Photo by Raymond Dinse
There were several downed utility lines that had to be coiled up and set aside out of the traffic lanes. Many partially fallen or split trees in the Echo Lake neighborhood leaning on utility wires. Driveways blocked by fallen debris or power lines was common sight throughout the areas I drove through.

As the storm was wrapping up early Wednesday morning, most of the area was without power. There was about 5 to 7 inches of heavy wet snow on trees and the ground. 45mph winds had pushed a lot of that snow into heavy snow drifts on the southeast sides of trees and any other exposed objects.

Winds combined with the unusually wet and heavy snow is what lead to the massive tree damage in the area. Temperatures particularly in the atmosphere above us were warm enough that snow was intermittently mixing with rain. Since the air near the surface was near or below freezing all that moisture in any form ended up clinging to everything and freezing once it landed.

Shoreline ended up being very much at the transition point of this storm system. Doppler radar indicated rain just south of 145th Street in Seattle and heavy snow north into Shoreline. The rainfall equivalent was nearly 1 inch of rain in this storm. Later in the evening the rain in north Seattle transitioned over to snow as the cold front pushed south.

City Light power outage map at 1:20 am November 30th


As you can see from the outage map, most of the highland areas of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park were without power during the height of the storm. There are still a lot of broken tree limbs caught up in the tree canopy that may be coming down in future storms. Once the tree limbs settle, I think we'll see less power outages for a while as this storm has pretty much pruned out all the weak branches in our forest.

Tree and power line damage.
Photo by Raymond Dinse

Forecast: We have another storm system working its way down the Pacific coast from the northwest. Models have been all over the place on what to expect from this system. Some show a rain/snow mix, most are showing snow accumulations of 1-5 inches. There is much uncertainty in the forecasts.

Given how the other system went, I'm leaning towards the snowy version for this forecast. We could see rain and snow mixed here and there, but likely we will get some light to moderate snow accumulations out of this one as well. 

Timing wise, it'll be like Tuesday, light snow, or rain/snow mixed could start up late Friday morning to early afternoon. The heavier stuff is expected Friday evening after around 4pm or so. Snow levels are expected to hover around 200-500 feet during the warmer parts of the day and could drop all the way down to sea level in the overnight hours.

There are no winter weather advisories, watches, or warning currently. In general, for the longer-range forecast, we're looking at this cool to cold pattern to continue through possibly the end of next week. A few spots here and there of rain and thawing returning to rain/snow mix or snow. 


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Meet the artist this Saturday at Red Sky Gallery


New paintings by internationally exhibited artist Jamee Linton
Artist Reception: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 4-7pm

NOTATIONS December 1-31, 2022

Jamee Linton takes landscape painting to a new level. Through experimentation with the application of perforated music notation she introduces a elements of abstraction layered into the landscape. Mark your calendar. Reception: Saturday, December 3, 4-7pm.

RED SKY GALLERY, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155




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Sam Scott studio sale

Sam Scott pottery sale
Shoreline ceramic artist Sam Scott will be opening his studio for his 2022 Holiday Studio Show. 

Because Covid is still around he will be setting up appointments for individual visits instead of a two day general opening. 

One hour appointments will be available for Monday, December 5th through Friday, December 9th, 2022. 

Appointments will be available from 12 - 5pm each day. Exceptions can be made.

He will have lots of work available!

To set up an appointment or if you have any questions, contact Sam at cheerspots@yahoo.com, go to his website www.samscottpottery.com or call 206-542-1944.



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City Light update webpage

Seattle City Light 12/1 12 PM UPDATE: Crews are working hard to quickly and safely reduce the number of customers without power.  Restoration times may vary based on individual outages as we remove obstacles such as branches, trees, and other obstructions before making necessary repairs.

The new map is not specific as to number of outages
but it gives you an idea of where the problem areas are.




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Shoreline Farmers Market Holiday Market Saturday December 17, 2022


With one final market left in the 2022 season we're reflecting on how proud we are to be supported by this wonderful community. This year we moved locations and felt the support instantly. We're growing our board, staff, programming, and visualizing changes for future seasons. Thank you for continuing to show up in the sun, heat, wind, rain, and potential snow!

Our final market will have your favorites plus a few extras!
farms to stock up your pantry staples
local crafts for unique gifts
food & coffee truck to keep you warm
festive music to get you in the cheery spirit
holiday swag workshop to spruce up your home

Join us as we close the season and begin planning and preparing for another amazing season at their new (this year) location in the Shoreline Aurora Park n Ride at N 192nd and Aurora.



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NE 185th St. night road closure for a concrete pour of the 185th St. undercrossing

As early as Thursday, December 1st, Sound Transit will be closing NE 185th St. from 5th Ave NE to 8th Ave NE at night for a concrete pour on the NE 185th St. undercrossing. 

This work is part of the future Lynnwood Link Extension link light rail project.

Neighbors may be affected by noise from a concrete truck, pump truck, forklift, manlift and light plants.

Work is weather dependent and may be moved or adjusted to the noted backup dates.
  • Thursday, Dec. 1st from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. the following morning
  • Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. the following morning (Backup Date)
  • Monday, Dec. 5th from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. the following morning (Backup Date)


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Five northend cities form new Regional Crisis Response Agency

The City Councils of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline this month each adopted a partner agreement to form a new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency

The signed Interlocal (ILA) agreement merges the North Sound RADAR (Response Awareness, De-Escalation, and Referral) Navigator program with Kirkland’s Community Responder program to form a new entity to provide community mobile crisis response services to all five cities.
“Addressing the behavioral health needs of our collective communities requires dedication, commitment, and resources,” stated Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully. 
“I am proud of the work the Shoreline Police did in piloting the RADAR program and in our successful efforts to expand it to include other cities. Creating a regional agency is the next step in establishing a network of behavioral health support across north King County that will ensure better outcomes for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, the police that are often called to respond during a crisis, and the community.”

The RCR Agency will have 13 total staff, including ten Mental Health Professional Community Responders, which will enhance public health, safety, and emergency response services, including crisis response awareness, support, and resource referral for community members experiencing behavioral health issues across the five-city region.

Cities in the North Puget Sound region came together to find a coordinated solution for providing much-needed behavioral help resources to those in crisis,” said Lake Forest Park Deputy Mayor Thomas French. 
“This regional agency will help find the appropriate support in situations involving behavioral health challenges while reducing the burden on law enforcement as the principal responders. This collaboration to provide mental health support in the North Puget Sound region is a huge step forward for those in need.”
 
The new agency will be jointly governed and funded by the partner cities. Supplemental funding support will also come from King County’s Mental Illness Drug Dependency (MIDD) levy and other grants. The City of Kirkland will serve as the administrative host of the program. The initial term of the agreement is for four years and includes the option for neighboring jurisdictions to join after the first year of operation.

The new RCR Agency will begin formal operations at the end of the first quarter of 2023. In the meantime, existing RADAR and Community Responder staff will continue to respond to calls in their respective communities.



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Bloodworks NW Holds Area Blood Drive




You have the power to save lives! Blood donors provide the gift of life to Pacific Northwest hospitals so that medical teams can treat patients with cancer, those receiving organ transplants, and for those who have been burned or experienced other traumas. Donors are needed from our communities in December!!

Donating blood is a critical and safe activity. Pre-appointments, face masks, and photo ID are still required. No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted on-site. Please allow 40-60 minutes to complete the entire donation process. If you have been told in the past that you can’t donate blood, please try again, as donation criteria is updated often by the FDA.

Northshore Fire Department and Kenmore Community Club are partnering with Bloodworks NW to host several blood drives in December. More information is available on the blood drive flyer.

To schedule a donation appointment for Bloodwork’s event sites below, and/or to review frequently asked questions, visit bloodworksnw.org.

Kenmore Community Club
December 5, 6, 7, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
7304 NE 175th Street
Kenmore, WA 98028

Book Donation Appointment

Northshore Fire Department / Station 51
December 22, 23, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
7220 NE 181st Street
Kenmore, WA 98028

Book Donation Appointment



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Seattle City Light: Estimated Restoration Times

City Light crews went around and surveyed the damage. They immediately responded where they could, such as replacing a unit torn off a house when the branch brought down a line. Other jobs, such as an entire street of downed lines, were marked for the bigger crews. Photo by Diane Hettrick.


Last night’s wet snow and winds caused outages for many of our customers. We know being without power is a big deal, and we have crews working as quickly and safely as they can. Unfortunately, right now, due to dynamic conditions, providing accurate estimates is a challenge.

An estimated time of restoration (ETOR) is first generated at the time of the outage. As this is manually updated when more information is known about cause and repairs, the ETOR is most reliable when the status of the outage is “Dispatched,” meaning a crew has been assigned. During large scale events with multiple individual outages (hundreds in this case), our crews and staff are focused on restoration and may not have information available or the capacity to update the ETOR for each event. Please be aware restoration times are estimates and each restoration will vary based on the unique circumstances of the individual outage, so it could take less or more time than the ETOR.

We’re sorry for the uncertainty and inconvenience. We’ll keep working and updating as we know more.



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Buy your Spree Tree this weekend


Buy your Christmas tree this weekend - Friday - Saturday - Sunday - December 2-4, 2022 and help raise funds for Shorecrest seniors to attend the big end of year safe and fun party.

This year the trees will be in Town Center in front of the Windermere office just off Ballinger Way.

Trees - wreaths - garlands


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City of Shoreline: Winter Weather Update - 11/30/2022 4:00 p.m.

Winter Weather Update - 11/30/2022 4:00 p.m.
Post Date: 11/30/2022 3:15 pm

Conditions forecast 

There is still a chance for some more snow today and tomorrow. The National Weather Service has a winter advisory issued until 4:00 p.m. Thursday. The combination of heavy, wet snow and many trees with leaves still on them increases the potential for downed trees and power outages. DO NOT try to clear branches from lines or go near any downed power lines. Call Seattle City Light at 206-684-3000 or 206-684-7400 to report downed lines or call 911 to address any situation where a downed line might cause a dangerous situation. For the latest weather forecast go to National Weather Service.

What to do when the power goes out

Debris

The combination of heavy, wet snow and many trees with leaves still on them has caused a lot of limbs to break off and some trees to topple over. Shoreline crews have been moving throughout the city to clear the debris from the roads and areas where Seattle City Light crews need to work to restore power. Once the storm event has passed, crews will go back and pick-up and chip the debris. Due to the significant amount of debris across the city, this could take several weeks to complete. 

Power Outages

The Seattle City Light website allows you to check the status of a power outage. Contact Seattle City Light for more information at (206) 684-7000.

  • If outside, do not touch or go near any downed power lines. 
  • If inside, never use a generator, charcoal, or gas grill in an enclosed space, including your home and garage. These emit carbon monoxide, which is a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell but can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious threat especially when families look for alternate ways to heat their homes during a power outage. 
  • Remember to treat all intersections as a 4-way stop when traffic lights are out.

Power outage safety and carbon monoxide poisoning prevention information

Snow Removal 

Shoreline crews plow primary routes first. They will continue to do this as long as it snows. Once the snow stops and primary routes are cleared, they will move to secondary routes. Only after primary and secondary roads are clear will we start plowing neighborhood streets. Depending on conditions, it could take several days before you see a plow on your street. 

Please stay off the roads if you can to give crews a chance to clear them and treat them if possible. 

primary snow removal routes

secondary snow removal routes

For more information: Snow and Ice Control Plan.

Property Owner Responsibilities

  • Shoreline homeowners and business/property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice off driveways and sidewalks near their property, including the ridge of snow left along the edge of driveways by the snow plow.
  • If snow is removed from your property, make sure the snow is not placed in the right of way.
  • Right of way and catch basins must also be kept clear to accommodate melting snow and to avoid pooling water.
  • More information about stormwater drains can be found on the Adopt-A-Drain page.

Road Closures

Depending on conditions, the City may post road closure signs on some of our known danger spots. You can see where those are on the Snow Event Closure Map. The City may also need to close other roads due to conditions. 

Facility closures and/or hours of operations and meeting notices:

Spartan Recreation Center

  • Open - regular hours

Richmond Highlands Recreation Center

  • Open - regular programming

Shoreline Parks

  • Parks are open; however, we encourage visitors to use caution. Wet, heavy snow can cause tree branches to snap and trees to fall. Please stay out from under trees and avoid forested park areas during the current weather conditions.

Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter

  • Had to close Thursday night, November 30 because St. Dunstan's had no power. People seeking shelter were provided Lyft coupons to go to shelters that are open.  Activation will be determined on a daily basis. Call the shelter hotline at 206-801-2797 for activation status. Shelter information

Public Transit

Some King County Metro and Community Transit routes have been rerouted or canceled. For more information, visit Metro's Service Advisories website or Community Transit's Rider Alerts.

Garbage, Recycling, and Food Scrap Collection

Due to current road conditions, Recology was not able to collect compost carts for all customers today. If your compost was missed, please leave your cart out for collection. Recology expects to collect remaining compost carts this week if road conditions allow. 

Check Recology.com for the latest updates on service or contact them at shoreline@recology.com or 206-763-4444.

Storm drains and localized flooding

As the snow melts, street drains and culverts can plug as chunks of snow and slush move towards the drainage inlets. If this occurs there may be localized flooding as the water ponds or bypasses plugged drains. City maintenance crews will be clearing drainage inlets and culverts but may not be able to catch them all in advance of a problem. You can help prevent problems in your area - if you see snow plugging a drain or culvert consider clearing it and putting the snow uphill of the drain where it can melt without causing problems.

Locate storm drains near your house

A similar situation can arise on roofs with snow that may plug roof drains or scuppers as it melts. If possible, monitor your roof and maintain the roof drains. Some structures, such as out buildings and car ports, are at a higher risk of collapse under wet snow, so please use caution.

Winter Storm Resources

Shoreline StormReady
Seattle City Light Outage Map
Power Outage Safety and carbon monoxide poisoning prevention information
Recology Cleanscapes service updates
Metro Transit snow routing alerts
Community Transit
NOAA Weather Updates 



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WeatherWatcher: Winter Storm Warning in effect until 11 AM Wednesday morning

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

 
Seattle City Light Outage Map at 10:40 PM PST

About 3778 City Light customers in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are without power as of 10:40 PM PST. Shoreline Area News headquarters is now without internet because of the storm. Regular Shoreline Area News will resume once utilities are restored. The Echo Lake / North Ridge weather station is also offline as a result of a power outage.

The National Weather Service in Seattle at 10:24 PM PST has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect for Seattle and vicinity which includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. An additional 3 inches of snow is possible overnight into Wednesday morning. The Winter Storm Warning expires at 11 AM Wednesday.

The Wind Advisory also continues to remain in effect until 7 AM Wednesday morning, gusty winds up to 45 mph are possible. More power outages are likely through the overnight hours into Wednesday morning.

As of 10:40 PM PST the cold front is moving south through Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Heavy wet snow at times is expected as the cold front moves through. In the wake of the cold front a Puget Sound Convergence zone is expected to develop probably starting around Everett at first and then drifting south through Shoreline. 

The Convergence zone will produce mostly snow at these temperatures, locally heavy snow in spots. A warmup to rain or above freezing is still expected tomorrow afternoon but the warmup will be short lived. 

Another round of snow showers is possible into Wednesday evening with another inch or so of accumulation expected. Snow accumulations can locally total up to 6 inches by the end of the night Wednesday, even with the warmup in the afternoon.

It's going to be a rough week for winter weather, stay safe out there.


For current weather conditions and real time updates visit www.shorelineweather.com




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Power is going out

I seem to be close to major power outages. Going to check it out, but in case this is the only post of the day...

--Diane Hettrick 



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Scene on the Sound: USS Nimitz leaving on a new deployment

Photo by Jan Hansen

The USS Nimitz departed Monday morning from Bremerton for its next global deployment. Its last deployment lasted nearly an entire year.

USS Nimitz photo by Jan Hansen

From Military.com 

The 10 nuclear powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers are the largest warships in the world, each designed for an approximately 50 year service life with one mid-life refueling. 

USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70), and USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) have all completed their Refueling Complex Overhauls (RCOH) at Newport News, Va., with USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) having commenced RCOH in 2013.



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Home decor and gift store now open in Lake Forest Park Town Center just in time for the holidays

Sylvia is delighted to have a brick and mortar store
Photo by Mike Remarcke

The Shop by DBD recently opened in Town Center, next door to the Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park.


Owner Sylvia Larson is a local interior designer who makes naturally dyed home linens - dish towels, napkins, table runners, pillows, blankets -- a whole lot of house plants, plus watercolor and photography prints.


Along with her products, she team up with other makers in the area to have their beautiful products in the shop as well. 


We have ceramics, blown glass, skin care, jewelry, plant products, furniture, small art, candles and more. THE SHOP by DBD will become your one stop shop for all things home decor and gift giving. 

Open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5pm, Sundays noon to 4pm


Stay current with her products on her Instagram: @theshopbydbd

While you are there, check out Red Sky Gallery and drop into Vulpine Taproom for a glass of wine or beer. Two Trading Tigers is still there. Town Center is doing a good job of bringing in unique local businesses and restaurants.

Town Center is at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. These businesses are on the upper wing near the Ballinger entrance to Town Center.

--All photos by Mike Remarcke


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