Hoop-a-Palooza 2023 tips off this Saturday, January 28, 2023

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Hoop-a-Palooza 2023 tips off this Saturday, January 28, 2023

Come for part of all of this day full of fun, cross-town rivalry games between Shorecrest and Shorewood boys and girls high school basketball teams, in the Shorewood gym 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Game schedule:
  • Girls C Team @ 10:30 am
  • Boys C Team @ noon
  • Girls JV @ 1:30 pm
  • Boys JV @ 3:00 p,
  • Girls Varsity @ 5:00 pm
  • Boys Varsity @ 7:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at the door. Prices:
  • Adults $7.00
  • Students without ASB $5.00
  • Seniors and Children $5.00
Bring non-perishable food 4:30-7:30pm to benefit North Helpline!



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HomeTechHacker: Sell Your Old Tech For Money

By Marlon Buchanan

Did you get some new tech this holiday season? Maybe a new phone or a smart TV? What do you do with the tech it replaced? How about get some money for it?

Here are a few ways to get rid of old tech you aren’t using anymore while putting a little money in your pocket.

SellCell

SellCell is now my go-to for selling old cell phones. They are an aggregator; They’ll show you what all the top used cell phone companies (e.g., Declutter and BuybackBoss) are paying online and then you can choose which service you want to use to easily offload your phone. Sometimes you’ll get a bonus if you go through SellCell instead of directly through the used cell phone company.

Contrary to their name, they provide this service for more than cell phones. You can use them for tablets, wearables, gaming consoles, and more.

eBay

eBay is probably the online place you should sell your old items if you want to maximize your profit. However, it takes time to set up an eBay account, and time to properly set up a competitive listing. You also have to manage shipping and communication with potential buyers. If you are up for that, this is a great place to sell all of your electronics.

Swappa

Swappa is a human-powered marketplace that cuts out the middle person. It’s a platform where buyers deal directly with sellers, but with a focus on tech. They provide you with pricing data so you can maximize your sale. Buyers pay a small fee, but sellers don’t, which makes it different than eBay. You’ll have to set up an account to use the platform.

Game Stop Trade-In

Did you know Game Stop has a trade-in program for more than games and gaming consoles? They accept cell phones, tablets, headphones, and more. Using the Game Stop website or app, you can find up-to-date trade-in values for your gear. But, you have to take the gear to a local shop to trade it in.

When you trade in items, you can get store credit or cash. You’ll get a higher payout if you choose store credit. If you happen to be a Power Up Pro Rewards member at Game Stop you’ll get a 10% bonus on your trade-ins.

Amazon Trade-In

Okay, technically this option doesn’t give you cash for your old tech. But, if you’re like me, Amazon credit is basically cash because of all of the things you buy there. The process is simple. You go to the Amazon Trade-In Store and search to see if the item you want to trade-in is eligible. Assuming they accept your item, you then answer some questions about its condition. Amazon quotes you a value and if you accept it you can print a label and ship it to them.

Assuming they accept the item, you’ll get an Amazon gift card for the agreed-upon amount. If they don’t accept it, they’ll send it back to you for free. In some locations, you can drop off the item instead of shipping it.

Best Buy Trade-in is a similar program, except you end up with a Best Buy Gift card.

Donate it

You can always donate your items if none of the options above work for you. Goodwill, Salvation Army, and local charities accept all kinds of different tech donations.

Sure, they don’t pay you for your electronics. But if you get a receipt you may be able to deduct them from your taxes, which is like money in your pocket. Talk to your accountant for details on whether or not this will work in your situation.

I’ve had good experiences donating old tech to Goodwill and local charities. I’ve also bought electronics from Goodwill, so I’m thankful for others who donate too!

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.

Marlon's previous columns can be found here



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Registration is open for the free, virtual Spring 2023 Parent Leadership Training Institutes in English or Spanish


Registration is open for the free, virtual Spring 2023 Parent Leadership Training Institutes in English and Spanish. 

Classes begin Saturday, February 25, 2023 and continue every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm and every Saturday from 9am to noon. 

Parents learn leadership and public speaking skills and how to understand and navigate systems. They develop a community project to benefit their schools or communities.

The course is 12 weeks and covers different topics to encourage parents or anyone in contact with children, whether through work or care, to become actively involved in their communities and schools. 

These courses are the equivalent of a college quarter and, upon completion, earn five elective credits for Community college.

Graduation will take place on Saturday, May 20th at the Washington State Capitol. 

Participants must be able to attend the first two classes on Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th.


¡Nuestros mejores deseos para un año nuevo lleno de paz, alegría y salud!

La inscripción está abierta para los Institutos de Liderazgo de Padres de primavera de 2023. Los cursos son virtuales y gratuitos en inglés y español. 

Las clases comienzan el sábado 25 de febrero y continúan todos los Miércoles de 6pm a 9pm y todos los sábados de 9am a mediodía. 

Los padres aprenden, liderazgo, como hablar en público y como navegar diferente sistemas.La graduación tendrá lugar el sábado 20 de mayo en el Capitolio del Estado de Washington.

Los participantes deben poder asistir a las dos primeras clases el sábado 25 de febrero y el sábado 4 de marzo. Los graduados son elegibles para recibir 5 créditos para el colegio comunitario.

Las clases se llenan rápidamente. ¡Registrese aquí ahora!

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Volunteers needed to serve on Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board

Twin Ponds North
Photo by Hitomi Dames

The City of Shoreline is now accepting applications for four volunteers to serve on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree (PRCS/Tree) Board

Three vacancies are for full four-year terms, and one vacancy will be completing a term ending in March 2025. PRCS/Tree Board members must live, work, or own property in Shoreline. The City Council appoints the PRCS/Tree Board members.

The PRCS/Tree Board advises the City Council and City staff on a variety of issues related to parks, recreation, public art, and trees on public property. 

Topics may include park operation and design; programs and events; property acquisition; arts opportunities; and development of planning documents, rules, or regulations. 

The PRCS/Tree Board consists of seven adult members and two non-voting youth members and meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from January through October and the first Thursday in December from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The PRCS/Tree Board currently holds meetings using a hybrid format allowing for either in-person or online attendance.

If you are interested in applying, you must complete a Shoreline Community Services Application. The City Clerk’s office must receive your completed application no later than 5:00pm on February 10, 2023.

For more information:

shorelinewa.gov/parkboard
Recreation, Cultural, and Community Services Director
Colleen Kelly
206-801-2251
ckelly@shorelinewa.gov



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Memorial service Saturday for journalist Evan Smith

Evan Smith
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Richmond Beach Congregational Church 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177 for journalist, athlete, and Richmond Beach resident Evan Smith, who died November 18, 2022.  


Those who knew and loved Evan are invited to come and share stories – he loved nothing more than telling and listening to good ones.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Evan Smith Fund for Cross Country and Track at Whitman College at give.whitman.edu/smith, which will support the program that meant so much to him and his lifelong teammates. 

Others might consider subscribing to their local newspaper and reading it regularly in Evan’s honor.



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Destinations: Come Together free Rooftop Concert Celebration @ Kirkland Urban

“Come Together” to Kirkland Urban for the second annual musical celebration inspired by the original surprise Beatles Rooftop concert in 1969. 


The event will feature a musical performance by one of Seattle’s favorite Beatles music experiences, Good Day Sunshine, who will perform every song from the original Beatles Rooftop Concert. Attendees will enjoy photo moments with Beatles inspired costumed characters, themed instagrammable moments, and groovy giveaways (while supplies last.)

Photo courtesy Kirkland Urban

Kirkland Urban is an inclusive and accessible open-air shopping center. To support children and adults of all abilities, sensory-sensitive toolkits will be available onsite during all Kirkland Urban events.

Toolkits include noise-canceling headphones, sensory/fidget toys, earplugs and an identifier sticker/badge and can be picked up upon arrival. This event is free and open to the public.



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Gloria's Birds: O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! I saw a Virginia Rail today!

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

I had never seen one before. These Rails are shy birds, they hang out in marshes and wetlands, and are just 9-1/2 inches long. Saw it only because a young bird watcher pointed it out to me. He even moved over so I could get a clear shot:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Flags at half-staff for the tragedy in Monterey Park, California

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of the victims who tragically lost their lives on January 21, 2023, in Monterey Park, California.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please email FlagRequests@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Dick's celebrates their 69th anniversary with 19 cent burgers


To celebrate their 69th anniversary, Dick's Drive In is rolling back the price of a Dick’s cheeseburger or hamburger to the original price of 19¢ over a special three-day period. 

  • Tuesday, January 24th - Wallingford and Broadway
  • Wednesday, January 25th - Lake City, Holman Road, and Crossroads
  • Thursday, January 26th - Edmonds, Queen Anne, and Kent

The 19¢ hamburgers and cheeseburgers are exclusively available at the specific Drive-In on the designated promotion day. One hamburger or cheeseburger per customer present on the patio.

Find out more at ddir.com/19-cent-burgers/



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Northbound I-5 and SR 104 ramp closures this week

Sound Transit has several ramp closures planned this week to facilitate the ongoing Lynnwood Link extension work
  • The westbound SR 104 on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 8pm to 4:30am nightly beginning Tuesday, Jan. 24, through the morning of Friday, Jan. 27.
  • The eastbound SR 104 on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close at 8pm on Thursday, Jan. 26, and reopen at 4:30am Friday, Jan. 27.
  • The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound and westbound SR 104 will close from 9pm to 4am. nightly beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25, through the morning of Friday Jan. 27.

State Route 104 (SR 104) runs from Lake Forest Park to the Edmonds ferry, then continues through Kitsap County. Most of the route through Shoreline marks the county line between King and Snohomish counties so the road is NE 205th on the south side of the street and 244th SW on the north side.

In Lake Forest Park and into Shoreline, it is called Ballinger Way. As it crosses under the I-5 freeway where these closures take place, it is Ballinger Way on the east side, and NE 205th/244th SW on the west side.

Farther west, it is Lake Ballinger Way for a short distance before morphing into Edmonds Way, which continues to the ferry.



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Nine new firefighters for Shoreline

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Nine individuals completed 18 weeks of training at the fire academy, graduated on Friday, January 20, 2023 and are now on shift at Shoreline Fire.



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Continuing Education: Learn about Windows 11

Are you ready to learn about Windows 11?
 
Microsoft updated Windows 11 in Fall 2022 but continues to support Windows 10 for the next few years. 

What benefits does the new OS offer and should you make the transition now or wait to buy a new computer? 

Class will be held in a computer lab, but you can bring a laptop.

2/15 - 2/22 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Wednesday (2) | Fee: $49 | Brian Boston | Location: Building 1300, Room 1308, Shoreline CC Campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98155




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Lake Forest Park Police Department recognized for excellence in policy management and training

Lexipol, the nation's leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants, has recently announced that Lake Forest Park Police Department has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2022.

The "Lexipol Connect Program" tracks police agencies performances on five metrics proven to measure success in policy management. 

Lake Forest Park Police Department achieved "Gold" recognition for consistent and effective policy dissemination to personnel, timely policy updates as laws change, and officer training on policies. 

This is the highest level of recognition currently offered by Lexipol.

"Up-to date policy and ongoing training are a priority for our agency, and we are honored and excited to be recognized for our continued commitment to serving our community."




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Attorney General: $9.3M in stolen unemployment money recovered for Washington state

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently announced that his office recovered another $9.3 million stolen as part of a massive fraud perpetrated against states across the country. 

The money had been deposited by fraudsters into Bank of America accounts, and last week a King County Superior Court judge ordered Bank of America to return the stolen funds to Washington state.

Ferguson’s Complex Litigation Division has now used forfeiture laws to recover $33.7 million stolen from the Employment Security Department. Essentially, the Attorney General is recovering stolen money sitting in accounts at banks and other institutions such as PayPal. 

While multiple states suffered substantial losses, Attorney General Ferguson remains the only state attorney general to exercise state asset forfeiture powers to recover these taxpayer dollars.

During the pandemic, sophisticated fraud rings used identity data harvested from data breaches to steal tens of billions of dollars from at least 11 states, including Washington.

Attorney General Ferguson initiated a unique investigation searching for bank accounts where fraudsters had not yet withdrawn all stolen funds, and launched a legal effort to reclaim these funds for the state. 

To date, financial institutions across the country have cooperated with the Attorney General’s investigation. The Attorney General’s Office anticipates additional recoveries from other financial institutions in the months ahead. The recovered resources go back to the state and federal unemployment systems.

“Our initiative is delivering results for taxpayers,” Ferguson said. “Fraudsters parked this money in accounts with banks and financial institutions all over the country. We’re going directly to those institutions to get it back. We are not slowing down.”

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Photo: Twin apartment towers nearing completion in Seattle's Denny Triangle

Monday, January 23, 2023

Photo by Shoreline resident Jay Lindberg
The Atrium, under construction at 1200 Stewart St, is a twin skyscraper apartment complex in the Denny Triangle neighborhood north of downtown Seattle.  

The project is located at the intersection of Stewart St and Denny Way and comprises 1,014 apartments, retail space, a music venue, and a galleria in two 48-story buildings.

It will incorporate a retired United Airlines 747 as a lounge which will be suspended between the two buildings.

It began construction in 2018 and is scheduled to be completed in late 2023.



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Shoreline resident honored as recipient of 2023 Diamond Award from the UW College of Engineering

Alain Adjorlolo, B.S. 1979 MSE;
M.S. 1981 MSE; Ph.D. 1985 MSE
Project Engineer, Lead,
Advanced Materials,
The Boeing Company
The University of Washington College of Engineering is committed to celebrating the many achievements and contributions made by outstanding alumni and friends. 

The College Diamond Awards honor exemplary individuals,

Named as the recipient of the 2023 Diamond Award for Translating Innovation into Impact is Shoreline resident Alain Adjorlolo.

This award honors outstanding alumni of the UW College of Engineering who have developed innovative technologies or enabled technology translation resulting in impactful solutions in industry or society.

Corrosion assessment and prevention is critical for aircraft design and maintenance, yet the topic has few experts due to its technically challenging nature. 

One such expert is Alain Adjorlolo, a pioneer and innovator in the field, who holds 10 granted patents and 11 patent applications on corrosion inhibitors, adhesives and composites. 

Adjorlolo has built a career and reputation as a highly respected engineer via technical advances that have influenced modern aircraft design and advanced sustainability across the industry.

After graduating from the University of Washington, Adjorlolo joined The Boeing Company as a fledgling support engineer, and today serves as a project engineering lead for advanced materials. Over his 31-year career, he has made many significant contributions. 

His design of a corrosion risk assessment tool is now industry standard for minimizing risk of galvanic corrosion of aluminum structures in assembly with carbon fiber composites, extending the airplane’s heavy maintenance interval from eight to twelve years. 

He streamlined production of the one-piece carbon fiber airplane frames used on all Boeing 787 aircrafts while maintaining compliance with corrosion requirements. 

With increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability, Adjorlolo is leading the charge to eliminate hazardous materials commonly used in corrosion prevention. In doing so, he’s built a roadmap for environmental sustainability to improve the commercial aviation ecosystem of the future.

His expertise is highly sought after across Boeing teams as well as in his home department at the UW. An affiliate professor of MSE, Adjorlolo is commended by his students for his unique ability to communicate complex information. 

In 2022, Adjorlolo was named a Technical Fellow at Boeing, a designation held by less than 500 engineers. He received the Black Engineer of the Year Award in Outstanding Contribution in Industry category from US Black Engineer and Information Technology in 2020 and was featured in Innovation Quarterly in 2021.



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LFP Rotary Polar Bear Dip raises funds to eradicate polio

LFP Rotary members run to Lake Washington
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary
The 4th annual Polar Bear Dip on Saturday, January 21, 2023 was a splashing success in Rotary's campaign to eradicate polio! 

Undaunted by the snow at 1:00pm, participants and supporters gathered at Sheridan Beach on Lake Washington. 

Our thanks to LFP Police Chief Mike Harden, Lt Diego Zanella and the many other handsome officers whose presence added to the significance of the effort. 

Eldon’s delicious chicken noodle soup – thanks Eldon! - and Starbucks coffee – thanks Allison! - warmed us as Robin’s heartfelt testimony of giving polio drops in Ethiopia encouraged our generosity in the cause. 

With that, the brave - or crazy? - swimmers stripped off their coats (or in Ed Sterner’s case, bathrobe) to reveal shivering bodies who ran eagerly to plunge (or wade cautiously) into the water. 

It was reassuring to have the Marine Police there – thank you so much! - in case of a mishap, but we’re thankful none occurred. 

Smiles, hoots, and cheers greeted the stalwart polar bears – our heroes of the day! - as they scrambled back to the warmth of a towel and a hug from proud family members. 

Even the sun came out to give its blessing. A big thank-you to all who came! You helped make this a successful – and fun! – event. And special thanks to organizer, Robin Roat, and her team who made it possible. See you next January!

--Account from the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park



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Department of Health: Abortion rights in Washington state

Fifty years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Roe v. Wade decision. Even before that, Washington state made abortion legal in 1970. 

Abortions are still legal and protected in Washington even with the reversal of Roe last year. 

For more information on how to access safe and legal abortions in Washington, visit the FAQ page of the Washington State Department of Health: http://bit.ly/3vZfPwr



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The Great Kindness Challenge at Echo Lake Elementary

Be the I in Kindness

Story and photos by Karen Nicholson

Echo Lake Elementary will be celebrating their 8th year participating in "The Great Kindness Challenge!" The "Great Kindness Challenge" has over 18 million students participate worldwide in 115 countries.

Rock Out to Kindness

Our theme this year is "Kindness Rocks!" We will be kicking our week off with a Kindness Assembly on Monday, January 23, 2023 with student speakers, Shoreline school superintendent Susanna Reyes, and a kindness video made at Echo Lake.

Let Kindness Flow

During the week, students will be painting rocks for a river of kindness in front of the school, and filling in items on the kindness checklists. We will also be collecting Kind Coins for Our Earth to help in ridding the ocean of plastics and other pollution.

Kindness isn't just a week at Echo Lake Elementary, but we enjoy our week of celebrating!



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Presentation on Miyawaki Urban Forests at online meeting of Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound

Photo by Dino Kužnik, Danehy Park Forest

Community members Sally Yamasaki and Sarah Phillips will be making a presentation on Miyawaki Urban Forests, a concept being explored at the Shoreline Historical Museum. 

Join them at the Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound's meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:30pm over Zoom.


 

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Sound Transit wetland restoration begins Monday near South Shoreline station

Starting Monday, January 23, 2023 Sound Transit will be performing wetland restoration work inside the guideway, from NE 149th St to NE 155th St. 

This work will start in the early morning and is expected to take three weeks. 

It is being accelerated to keep the future Lynnwood Link Extension link light rail project on schedule.



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Sound Transit building noise and retaining walls along several blocks of 5th NE east of I-5

Continuing Sunday, January 22, 2023 Sound Transit will be performing night work inside the guideway along 5th Ave NE between NE 182nd Ct and NE 185th St.

They will be building noise and retaining walls that need to be accelerated to keep the project on schedule. This work is a part of the Lynnwood Link Extension project.

The work is expected to take 3-5 weeks, depending on weather delays. Work hours are from 6pm to 4am.



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Blue Kettle mobile bookstore at Drumlin Sunday

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Blue Kettle mobile bookstore will be at the Drumlin Sunday

Blue Kettle Books, the "bookstore on wheels," will be returning to Shoreline this weekend - Sunday January 22, 2023 at Drumlin, alongside Sunny Up Food Truck from 9am-12pm.

The Drumlin is in Ridgecrest at 522 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 - just down the street from The Crest Theatre.

We will be there every other week for the next few months, so Sunday 1/22 and Sunday 2/5 are the next two dates coming up (9am-12pm). 

Happy shoppers browse the shelves in the Blue Kettle

Blue Kettle Books fills a much-needed gap in the heart of Shoreline/Ridgecrest for an independent bookstore! Neighbors can step inside our gorgeous, teal-colored remodeled shuttle bus and find themselves lost in a little bookstore world with a curated, amazing selection of books for all ages. 

We also have new art prints, notecards, body care products, book candles, and more to share. Not to mention our discount book bins with popular hardcovers at a deep price cut. 

Please help spread the word to Shoreline neighbors to come on out this weekend to shop at the Blue Kettle!



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ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival Saturday January 28

Photo courtesy ShoreLake Arts
Lunar New Year begins on Sunday, January 22, 2023 as the  Year of the Rabbit, but festivities continue for over a week.

ShoreLake Arts’ Lantern Festival is one week away on Saturday, January 28 and here are lucky number 6 things to look forward to:
  1. Lanterns and crafts. Make your own paper lantern celebrating the year of the rabbit. Make a personalized traditional Chinese bookmark and try Calligraphy.
  2. Music from Jeannie Rak.
  3. Taste the dumplings from Kathmandu MomoCha Food truck.
  4. Take a guided forest walk though the North City Neighborhood Park.
  5. The Neighborhood Associations of North City and Ridgecrest will be there to answer your community questions.
  6. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association.
Find more information at https://www.shorelakearts.org/lantern

Lantern Festival
January 28 at from 12:00 - 3:30pm
North City Elementary School Campus
816 NE 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Rain or Shine
Free Family Friendly.
Everyone is welcome.
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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: The Year of the Rabbit


Cartoons by Whitney Potter



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Scene on the Sound: The Great Grayness

Photo by Lee Wolfe

Amid the Great Grayness, commerce provides a few patches of color.

- Lee Wolfe



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UW workshops designed to engage African American high school students


Young, Gifted, and Black (YGB) is designed to engage African American high school students interested in the University of Washington.

The workshops will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 on the main UW campus. 

The purpose of this conference is to promote positive self-esteem, social consciousness, and cultural awareness, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of higher education. 

The workshops and interactions with current African American UW students, staff, and the community will provide both the resources and role models to help students make a commitment to pursue higher education. 

Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.


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Inattentive driver takes out power to a thousand residents near Firdale in Snohomish county

A 68 year old Edmonds driver collided with a telephone pole on Edmonds Way (SR 104) on Saturday, January 21, 2023, bringing down power lines and taking out power to over a thousand nearby residents.

Edmonds police cited the driver for inattentive driving. No injuries were reported and no signs of impairment were detected.

Power was out and the road was closed for two hours while Snohomish County PUD repaired the damage.


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Backyard Birds: The Tweet

Saturday, January 21, 2023

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

You don't need an app for this Tweet!






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With $20 million donations, UW Medical school creates endowed deanship honoring retired dean, Dr. Paul G. Ramsey

Part of the UW Medical Center campus
Photo courtesy UW
UW Medicine has announced the creation of a historic endowed deanship honoring retired dean, Dr. Paul G. Ramsey. 

The Paul G. Ramsey Endowed Deanship was established with leadership gifts from Steve and Connie Ballmer and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 

Each donated $10 million to advance research discoveries, train medical leaders and further excellence and equity in healthcare. 

The $20 million in philanthropic support makes this the largest, publicly announced medical school deanship in the country. The first distributions from the endowment will be available starting June 30, 2023, and decisions about the deanship appointment will follow University Regental processes after funds are fully vested.

“We are deeply grateful to Steve and Connie Ballmer and the Gates family for their visionary investment in the University of Washington School of Medicine,” said University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. “Through this endowment, future School of Medicine deans will have valuable resources to help improve health for everyone, here in our community and around the world.”

Dr. Ramsey retired this past summer after 25 years of distinguished service as CEO of UW Medicine and dean of the UW School of Medicine. During his tenure, he led the integration of the School’s clinical, research and training programs, a move that positioned UW Medicine to serve as a regional, national and global leader during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Dr. Ramsey has been an extraordinary leader, a trusted physician, a dedicated mentor, and a cherished friend. We are pleased to be able to honor Paul’s contributions to advancing health equity in our community in this way,” said Bill Gates.


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North Seattle resident named on Goshen College Dean's List for Fall Semester 2022

GOSHEN, Ind. (January 20, 2023) - Goshen College recently recognized 163 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the fall 2022 Dean's List.

Saige Lind, a Senior Graphic Design major from Seattle, was recognized for academic excellence on the fall semester Dean's List at Goshen College. Lind is a graduate of Nathan Hale Sr High School.

The Dean's List includes students earning at least a 3.75 GPA, while completing at least 12 hours of coursework for a letter grade. Only grades from the designated semester are included in the Dean's List selection process.

Initiated in the fall of 1999, the Dean's List celebrates the achievement of Goshen College students who have met high academic standards and can motivate students preparing for graduate studies.



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Pilates Northwest celebrates its second anniversary in Shoreline

Second year in Shoreline
Pilates Northwest is in its 23rd year of business, but recently set down roots in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline in February of 2021. 

An equipment-based Pilates studio, Pilates Northwest employs ten fully certified, experienced Pilates instructors in its new location and offers private sessions, duet sessions and small group sessions using state-of-the-art commercial Pilates equipment.

Ten fully trained, certified instructors work with clients
Pilates is a form of exercise with vast benefits including enhanced core strength, greater flexibility, balanced muscular development and upright, aligned posture. Their motto is Move Better. Feel Better. 

Move Better - Feel Better
This simple yet powerful message expresses their core philosophy. 

By helping clients not only gain core strength through Pilates, but also improve alignment and address postural imbalances, body pain and joint dysfunction, they reach their goal: clients truly do move and feel better.

Louise Beckley, owner of Pilates Northwest says, 
“We are so happy here. We have a beautiful, safe studio, an educated, friendly staff and grateful, kind clients. 
"Two years after moving in, we are delighted to have chosen Shoreline as our new home.”

Pilates Northwest can be contacted at 206-368-6904 or www.pilatesnorthwest.com  The studio is located at 20030 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Interview

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE
 



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Jobs: WSDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Compliance Lead – PS5

WSDOT
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Compliance Lead – PS5
Shoreline, WA – Headquarters
$66,377 - $89,271 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Compliance Lead (Program Specialist 5) to join the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) in Shoreline, WA. 

This specialized position serves as the point of contact for the administration of the Agency’s Civil Rights program in Northwest Region. The DBE Compliance Lead provides consultation to regional leaders concerning engagement of Civil Rights programs to ensure that federally assisted and state funded contracts for highway, transit and aviation projects are made available for small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. 

In this role, you will perform Conditional Use Function (CUF) reviews of WSDOT projects, and projects developed and managed by external Local Agencies to ensure state and federal program compliance. CUF functions include conducting desk and onsite reviews which include investigation, research, analysis, and development of recommendations to cure or remedy DBE program non-compliance.

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Films: Music that adds shocks, thrills, and adds dimension to films

Learn about film music "Through the Eyes of a Great White - JAWS!" next week. Sign up NOW!

John Williams’ music helped turn the 1975 summer thriller Jaws into a classic. 

Watch the movie with fellow film lovers and aspiring filmmakers and see how Williams uses music to shock, thrill and add dimension to the film. For students 16+ and adults of all ages.

1/25 - 2/8 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm | Wednesday (3) | Fee: $79 | Brian Boston | Location: 1100 Building, Room 1104, Shoreline CC Campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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Wrestling: Shorewood vs Lynnwood Friday night

By Clark Norton

Shorewood visited Lynnwood High School on Friday night for a tough match against the home Royals

The first bout of the evening set the tone for the entire contest. Shorewood freshman Paddy Andresen stepped out under the lights and battled back and forth with his opponent. Clinging to a two point lead, Andresen gave up a reversal with seconds left in the third period to force sudden death overtime. It was the Royal wrestler who struck first as the home team snatched away a victory.

Andresen’s valiant effort was followed up by junior Mak Kanzler in the 170 match. Kanzler came out on fire and bullied his way to an 11-1 lead early in the 3rd. Kanzler, who attends King’s High School, but wrestles for Shorewood because King’s does not have a team, never took his foot off the gas and was able to finally pin his opponent and give Shorewood the lead.

The pin at 170 pounds was the first in a string of five straight pins by the Stormrays as they built a 30-3 lead in the team score. 

Lynnwood would not go easily though, as senior Phillipe Ban faced off against Shorewood freshman Eli Jeppsen in the 106 pound match. Jeppsen could not get anything to work, nearly scoring time after time only to find himself with a 6-1 deficit at the end of the 2nd period. With pure determination Jeppsen began a furious comeback and was holding Ban’s shoulders barely off the mat as time expired to force overtime with the score tied 9-9. In the extra period Jeppsen blocked Ban’s leg attack and spun around behind as the referee awarded him a two point takedown, only to see one last gasp of explosion from Ban, reversing the move as the ref changed his own call and gave the win to the home wrestler.

Three more wins in a row by Lynnwood narrowed Shorewood’s team lead to just 30-23 with four weight classes left. A pair of sophomores put Shorewood back in charge in the 132 and 138 pound match ups. First it was Masa Taura, using a quick takedown to pin his opponent in just 49 seconds. Then it was James Nottingham, grinding his way to a methodical 7-0 win. Those two wins gave Shorewood an insurmountable team lead on their way to a gutsy 45-29 victory.

Shorewood Record: 2-1 WESCO South, 4-4 Overall

Shorewood 45 – Lynnwood 29
1-20-2023
@ Lynnwood HS

*Match began at 160 pounds

106: Phillipe Ban (LY) dec. Eli Jeppsen 11-9 OT
113: Ashton Myers (LY) pinned Owen Mulder
120: Eric Ly (LY) tech. fall Finn Bachler 20-4
126: Brayan Nunez (LY) pinned Eion Ritter 3:11
132: Masa Taura (SW) pinned Chandler Olds 0:49
138: James Nottingham (SW) dec. Mateo Phillips 7-0
145: Kayden Myers (LY) pinned Jonathan Burkholder 2:53
152: Isaac Van Horn (SW) pined Nate Williams 2:43
*160: Malik Tunkara (LY) dec. Paddy Andresen 10-8 OT
170: Mak Kankler (SW) pinned Matthew Van 4:26
182: Alberto Solano (SW) pinned Andy Chavez 1:42
195: Matt Burns (SW) pinned James George 2:25
220: Hunter Tibodeau (SW) pinned Adrian Gau 1:16
285: Milan Johnson (SW) pinned Dylan White 3:43


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Salomon bill would hold people accountable for failing to comply with court ordered drug treatment programs

Sen. Jesse Salomon D-32
Olympia – Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) has introduced a bill which would encourage treatment for those found in possession of controlled substances while holding people charged with illegal drug possession accountable for failing to comply with court ordered treatment.

“Working for 15 years as a public defense attorney and child welfare prosecutor, I have worked with thousands of people affected by drug addiction. I believe we need to encourage and fund treatment, but I understand that people in the throes of addiction can’t always make the best choice for themselves and their families,” added Salomon. 
“Therefore, under the bill, if people are convicted of illegal drug possession and refuse treatment, there will be jail time imposed. If they do complete the treatment, the case will be dismissed.”

This bill would provide an opportunity for those arrested for simple possession to receive the help they need and start their path to recovery. The current process in which officers must refer people without allowing any criminal charges would be repealed.

“This is an outside-the-box policy idea that is treatment-forward but with accountability for failure to undergo treatment,” said Salomon. “I have heard from many mayors, community members and police officers that the current referral system is not working. This bill provides a better path.”

First and foremost, this bill is about effective treatment. If the person completes the substance use disorder treatment prior to their conviction being entered, the court would be required to dismiss the charge. If a conviction is entered, the court could not sentence to jail but would order the person to undergo treatment based on their treatment needs. If the person completes the treatment, the conviction would be overturned and dismissed.

If the person willfully abandons or demonstrates a consistent failure to engage in treatment, however, the court would be required to impose at least 45 days of jail.

Under this legislation, the treatment requirement would be subject to the availability of treatment and the availability of funding for it. If treatment or funding were not available, the court would not be allowed to sanction the person with jail time for noncompliance with treatment. This provision protects indigent individuals from being at an unfair disadvantage due to their financial status.

“We appreciate and support this bipartisan proposal that provides incentives to encourage drug rehabilitation and treatment, while holding those who are in unlawful possession of drugs accountable in a compassionate manner. We must break the cycle of drug abuse, provide help to individuals in need, and take back our public spaces for our community and our businesses,” said Steven D. Strachan, Executive Director of the Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

The bill has already received bipartisan support from three Republican members and 12 Democratic members, including the Senate minority leader.

“We all learned during the failed war on drugs that we can’t arrest or jail our way out of the drug epidemic. But we’re now learning that voluntary programs alone aren’t enough, either. A middle ground that focuses on treatment but has consequences for failing to complete it is the right step forward,” said Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully.

Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, represents the 32nd Legislative District, which includes Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, Shoreline, Woodway, and unincorporated Snohomish County.



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Police standoff in Lake Forest Park nets robber wanted in Snohomish county

Just after 3:20pm on Friday, January 20, 2023, a Lake Forest Park Police Department patrol sergeant identified a known subject he recognized to be a wanted person for robbery and multiple arrest warrants out of Snohomish County. 

The subject ran from the sergeant when contacted and a foot pursuit ensued. The subject fled on foot into an occupied residence in the 17500 block of Ballinger Way NE, just across from Town Center.

The resident was able to safely exit as the suspect hid in the home. Security camera footage from the victim's residence showed the subject entering the residence. 

A King County Superior Court judge approved a search warrant to enter the residence and arrest the subject. A SWAT team and negotiators took over tactical command of the incident in efforts to safely and peacefully resolve the situation.

Ballinger Way NE was closed in both directions between NE 175 and NE 178 St and traffic diverted through the mall.

At 9:10pm, the suspect was located hiding in the basement of the residence. He was arrested by the North Sound Metro SWAT Team without further incident.

Ballinger Way was opened soon after that. 

It was a successful outcome with the help of regional agency support. Thank you for your patience with our law enforcement officers and the delays this caused in your traffic commute.


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Residential structure fire in LFP sends smoke billowing into the sky

Friday, January 20, 2023

Smoke billows into the sky from residential fire in LFP
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Shoreline Fire responded to a residential fire in the 4700 block of NE 192nd Pl in Lake Forest Park around 5:30pm on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Shoreline Fire responding
Photo by Gordon Snyder

The fire was extinguished in just over 20 minutes. One person was home at the time of the incident and that person escaped unharmed.There were no injuries to firefighters.

As the home is unable to be occupied, Red Cross was called in to assist with the residents' needs.

The road was blocked during the response
Photo by Gordon Snyder

47 Ave NE was closed north from NE 195 St south to the intersection with 47 PL NE. The roadway was reopened at 6:30pm.

The scene has been turned over to fire investigators to conduct a cause and origin investigation.



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