Youth volunteers wanted for SIFF showings at Shoreline Community College

Sunday, April 23, 2023

SIFF is seeking volunteers for the 49th Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) happening May 11-23! 

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers ages 16 and up to support our festival venue at the Shoreline Community College Theater. 

Festival volunteers help with all aspects of the festival, including hanging posters in the community, and theater operations such as ticket scanning and ushering. 

As a SIFF Volunteer, you'll earn movie tickets, win cool swag, and connect with fellow film lovers! 

Please visit our website at siff.net/volunteer to learn more. 

You can download our SIFF 2023 Festival Volunteer Guide and watch our How to Fest as Volunteer Video.

@SIFFnews #SIFF2023


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AG Ferguson, Rep. Mena bill protecting Washingtonians from utility shut-offs during extreme heat signed into law

AG Ferguson, Rep. Joe Nguyen, Rep Sharlett Mena stand with Gov. Inslee as he signs their bill
Photo courtesy AG Office

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill Attorney General Bob Ferguson partnered on with Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, to ensure a utility operator cannot shut off Washingtonians’ power or water when the National Weather Service issues a heat-related warning or alert.

The bill, House Bill 1329, does not relieve Washingtonians of their obligation to pay their utility bills. It protects human health and safety by preventing electricity shutoffs for failure to pay during extreme heat. It does not prohibit utilities from shutting off power to prevent or mitigate damage from forest fires.

It passed the Senate on April 10, 2023 with a 29-20 vote. The House passed the bill with a bipartisan 64-31 vote in late February.

Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, sponsored a companion bill in the senate.

“This will provide a tangible, important, life-saving benefit to Washingtonians,” Ferguson said.

“Extreme heat is risky for seniors, people with disabilities, folks who work outside, and anyone who can’t afford their utility bill;” Rep. Mena said. “Power and water can be a matter of life and death during a heat wave. This legislation will ensure that every Washingtonian has the ability to protect themselves against extreme heat.”

The bill places a moratorium on utility shutoffs for inability to pay during a Weather Service heat-related warning or alert. The legislation protects all Washingtonians’ access to electric fans, working refrigerators and running water during extreme heat, as well as air conditioning for residents with access.

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Op-Ed: Vote Yes on Proposition 1, the Crisis Care Centers Levy

Lake Forest Park resident and North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) member Alison Carver generously shared the following personal story in order to encourage residents to vote YES on Prop. 1, the Crisis Care Centers Levy. 

To learn more, click here Vote by April 25th!
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Vote Yes on Proposition 1, the Crisis Care Centers Levy. If approved, this proposition would fund behavioral health services and capital facilities, including a countywide crisis care centers network; increased residential treatment mobile crisis care; post-discharge stabilization; and workforce supports.

I don't share this information lightly but with the hopes your vote can prevent another unbearable loss.

My beautiful, talented, and brilliant daughter died by suicide on October 8th after numerous interactions with the broken mental health system in Washington State. She was seemingly thriving with a promising career, friends and her own apartment.

In the months before she died, she was transported to Harborview on numerous occasions, strapped in a four point restraint, left in a cart in a hallway in the ER, administered a dose of Haldol, then released the following day with no follow-up care. 

She was released from an involuntary 110 hour hold by a King County Judge, against the advice of her care team, doctors and social workers, again with no follow up care. She talked constantly about the trauma of being restrained and the physical scars the restraints left of her wrists and ankles.

I believe access to a walk in Crisis Care Center, staffed with trained medical teams, would have saved her life.

Please vote YES on Proposition 1. Ballots are due April 25th.


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Gloria's wildlife: Don't cry, Randy.

 
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

I'm sure the humans will one day realize that good planets are hard to find, and then they'll get serious about saving ours.

(Happy Earth Day from Randy and Rita Raccoon!)

--Gloria Z. Nagler


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Pollet bill to increase funding for special education heads to Governor's desk

Rep. Gerry Pollet
46th LD
OLYMPIA – Students with disabilities and exceptional needs continue to lack equitable access to special education programs and funding in Washington state. 

Seeing an “unconscionable” failure to meet the state’s paramount duty to fund basic education for students with disabilities, State Representative Gerry Pollet, D-North Seattle, introduced House Bill 1436, which the House passed on Saturday.

School districts reported that they are spending over $500 million from local school levies this coming year on services for students who have been evaluated to have disabilities and are entitled to services under federal and state laws (referred to as “Individual Education Plans,” or IEPs).

Under HB 1436, as adopted today, and in the new state budget, the Legislature will add $417 million in new support for special education during this biennium and nearly a billion dollars over four years. It increases how much special education funding school districts receive per student up to the new cap, which is increased from 13.5% to 15%.

It further requires a study of the adequacy and efficacy of the special education funding formula. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is required to review data to ensure that there is not a disproportionate identification or under-identification of specific groups of students, and to develop an allocation and cost accounting methodology to ensure equitable funding for special education programs.

The legislation also begins an effort to have the Office of Education Ombuds provide special education ombuds to assist parents, as advocated for by Senate Education Chair Lisa Wellman.

“Washington has a constitutional obligation to fund every child’s education. Disability is not a choice,” said Rep. Pollet. 
“Today, we move one step closer to fully supporting all students in our state with a high-quality public education. Looking to the future, more work remains. I am hopeful that the legislature will support future proposals to completely remove this cap because of the disproportional impact on students in our state.”

HB 1436 now heads to the Governor’s desk.

Rep. Gerry Pollet represents the 46th Legislative District in NE Seattle from about NE 45th in the U District to NE 145th on the Seattle/Shoreline boundary.


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LFP Green Fair Saturday April 29, 2023


The LFP Green Fair is back! All are welcome and invited to attend this free event!
 
Local organizations and businesses will be there to answer your questions regarding composting, recycling, reducing waste, natural yard care, water conservation, environmentally-safe products, and more!

Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10am to 2pm, and join us!

Sponsored by Lake Forest Park's Third Place Commons upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.


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McMahan License Agency in Mountlake Terrace closes permanently


According to an article by Teresa Wippel in MLTNews.com, McMahan License Agency in Mountlake Terrace closed its door on April 8, 2023.

A message from a reader alerted us: “McMahan License Agency closed in Terrace. I was shocked when I went to get tabs. That was our go to…”

We reached Pat McMahan, who has operated McMahan License Agency since 1997. McMahan was taking a well-deserved vacation but was happy to talk about the closure, which was effective April 7.

“Closing it down was the hardest decision I ever made,” McMahan said.

The bottom line, he said, is he wants to focus on the insurance business. He owns Plaza Insurance, located around the corner from the now-closed license agency. And, at age 61, he would like to have a more flexible schedule than the license agency allows.



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Gravesite Memorial held for WWII Veteran and Shoreline resident Joseph Mehelich

21 gun salute for Joe Mehelich
By Doug Cerretti
Photos by Steven H. Robinson 
except as noted

World War II veteran Joseph (Joe) Peter Mehelich, a resident of Shoreline, WA passed away December 20, 2022 at the age of 99, three weeks shy of his 100th birthday. 

A gravesite memorial to honor Joe was held at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery March 18, 2023 under the direction of Major General Ray Coffee, United States Volunteers-Joint Service Command (USV-JSC). 

Attendees from USV-JSC and Shoreline Fire Dept,
Station 65. Photo by Doug Cerretti
Participating in the ceremony were members of the Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) Funeral Honors team and the 50th MP BN (D) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 Rifle Honor Guard under command of Captain Frank Martinez.

In attendance were members of the Starr Sutherland, Jr Post 227 of The American Legion, members of USV-JSC, representatives from the Shoreline Fire Department, Station 65 (who mutually visited each other for years) and Joe’s daughters Marilyn Peck and Shirley Sell, grandchildren and great-children, additional family members, as well as friends and neighbors.

Artist Michael Reagan and Joe’s daughter Shirley Sell.
Pastor Tom Ruhlman and Major General Ray Coffey
in the background. Photo by Doug Cerretti
Pastor Tom Ruhlman from the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Shoreline, WA gave the eulogy followed by a 21-gun salute and a bugler sounding taps. 

The JBLM Funeral Honors team then made precisely 13 folds of the United State Flag (in remembrance of the original 13 colonies) as Major General Coffey read the meaning of each fold. 

Presentation of the Flag to Joe’s daughter Marilyn Peck
The team then presented the flag to Marilyn Peck. Captain Martinez presented Marilyn with three cartridges, one from each volley used during the 21-gun salute.

After the ceremony the JBLM Funeral Honors team stated that, “It was a privilege to conduct the flag presentation ceremony for this great man, we are all very grateful and honored to have been there.”

Joe was born January 11, 1923 in Montana on a rural farm with no running water or electricity. 

During the Great Depression Joe’s family did better than most as they could live off the land; Joe would trap rabbits and sell what the family did not need for $1 each. 

Joe Mehelich in WWII
Joe was drafted into the US Army in 1941. Little did he know that his combat experience would span almost the entire operation of the US Army in the western hemisphere. 

He started with General George Patton’s army in North Africa followed by the invasion of Sicily eventually ending up in Rome. 

He was then transferred to England where he was in the first wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day June 7, 1944

Only Joe and a couple of other soldiers survived from his landing craft. 

Joe rejoined Patton in the 3rd Army, breaking out of the D-Day beaches through France. 

He then participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Joe’s combat ended when he greeted the Russians at River Elbe signifying the end of the war.

The bugler playing "Taps"
Beginning at Omaha Beach, he was involved in 282 days of intense combat over a period from June 1944 through April 1945. 

Joe was a tank commander and medic and was on speaking terms with General Patton who would take in Joe’s advice and reports on tank operations in his sphere of influence. 

For his service to his country Joe received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He received five stars on his Europe-Middle East-Africa campaign ribbon signifying the number of combat operations he participated in.

Portrait of Joe Mehelich by Michael Reagan
After a honorable discharge from the army, Joe moved with his parents to the Seattle area eventually getting a job with Pioneer Sand and Gravel and soon met and married Helen Bolstad in 1947. 

Joe lived most of his years in Shoreline, WA where he was a beloved member of the community. Joe and Helen had five children, 14 grand-children and 23 great-grandchildren. Helen passed away in 2016.

On a personal note, I had the honor to meet Joe last October when fellow American Legion member Larry Fischer invited me to join him in one of his frequent visits to his house. 

Joe mentioned how much respect he had for General Patton but little else of his wartime experiences. He probably did not want to remember all that he saw. 

Before Larry and I left, we told him we would be at his 100th Birthday Party. I was hoping to see Joe again.

Ceremonial folding of the flag

What kind of man was Joe?
He once came upon a German soldier on the battlefield lying wounded. He treated him and took him to a location where his fellow German soldiers would find him. The soldier asked Joe why he helped him and Joe said, “Because you needed help and I don’t hate you.”

Rest in Peace Joseph Peter Mehelich!

(Previous article on the occasion of Joe's 95th birthday)


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We only have one planet

Saturday, April 22, 2023

 
Earthrise
Photo by Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders

This is what it's all about - we only have one earth


Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders created the Historic Flight Museum in the Skagit Valley outside Mount Vernon. In the Museum he displays the camera he used and a display of the events of 1968.

The museum has flight days where airplanes from the collection are flown. Sometimes Major General William Anders flies in formation with his two sons.

--Steven H. Robinson


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Earth Day

 

Saturday, April 22, 2023 is EARTH DAY




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A weekend of free medical, dental, and vision services for those in need

Cartoon courtesy Public Health

Seattle/King County Clinic returns for an eighth year to Seattle Center, April 27 – 30, 2023 with free dental, medical, and eye care services for those who struggle to access or afford healthcare.

Led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle/King County Clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, non-profits and private businesses to transform Seattle Center facilities into a giant dental, medical and eye care operation. 

Licensed healthcare professionals and general support volunteers donate their time and expertise with a goal of helping more than 3,000 people in need during the four-day period.

EVENT DETAILS

TIME/DATE: Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30, 6:30am – 4pm

LOCATION: McCaw Hall, 305 Harrison St, Seattle WA 98109

Organizers open the facility and begin to distribute free admission tickets in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (corner of 2nd Ave N and Thomas St / Lenny Wilkens Way) each day beginning at 5:30am, with the doors to the Clinic opening at 6:30am. 

Once the Clinic opens, patients are escorted to the service facility and admitted by ticket number to be registered and receive free dental, medical, and vision care.


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Saturday - discount film tickets for students $15 with ID


Students - want something fun to do tonight?

Students with school ID can get in to the Shoreline Short Short Film Festival for $15.

Shoreline Short Short Film Festival, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Doors open at 5:30, films start at 6:30pm

At Shoreline Community College Theatre 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Free parking.


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Legislature passes ban on assault weapons

Gov. Jay Inslee and AG Bob Ferguson listen to KeAnna Pickett recount the death of her husband DeVonne, shot dead outside of their family business in Seattle in October 2022

The Legislature on Thursday passed HB 1240, sponsored by Sen. Strom Peterson, to prohibit the sale of assault weapons. Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign the bill soon, along with legislation to require safety training and a 10-day waiting period, and a bill to strengthen accountability for manufacturers and retailers.

Washington will become the tenth state to ban assault weapons.

"WA does not and will not accept gun violence as normal," tweeted Inslee.

Fifty-nine Americans died in mass shootings in just five years preceding a federal ban on assault weapons in effect between 1994 and 2004. Only 53 died during its ten years of effect, and mortality exploded after its expiration. 

The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma estimated that the ban reduced the likelihood of mass shootings by 70%.

"High-capacity assault weapons have no practical use in civilized society except to make it easier for people to easily kill multiple people," said Sen. Marko Liias in 2017, not long after a mass shooting involving an assault weapon left three dead in Mukilteo. 
Washington state last year passed a ban on high-capacity magazines and so-called untraceable “ghost guns.” 

Washington voters have also approved policies to strengthen background checks and implement extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flags. Such policies are helping address various forms of gun violence including suicide and domestic violence.


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Sno-King School Retirees award scholarships to two Shorewood students

Sno-King School Retirees have chosen four students to receive $2500 scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year to begin their studies as future teachers. Our unit consists of retired educators from Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline School Districts. 


Through the generosity of a former member, Winnie Smith, we will be able to offer each of these students an additional three years of financial help to become an educator.

Marin Cady, scholarship winner
Two of these recipients are from Shorewood High School, Marin Cady and Sophia Calandrillo

Marin will be pursuing her degree at Lewis and Clark College with a goal of teaching history to middle school students. 

Marin has spent many hours tutoring other students and this has solidified her desire to be a teacher. 

She plays softball with her school team and year long with her select team. 

Marin also is a violinist with the Shorewood Symphony Orchestra. 

We will watch Marin grow and succeed in the next four years and marvel at her accomplishments.

Sophia Calandrillo, scholarship winner
Sophia
also plans a teaching career after she receives her degree from UCLA. 

She has been very active in school and the community with tutoring also taking up much of her time. 

Sophia has run cross country and track while being very involved in community projects with Rotary International where she was the president of Key Club. 

Sophia will continue to work hard for her goals and will be a wonderful teacher!


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Jobs: WSDOT Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer (TE4)

WSDOT
Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer (TE4)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$80,879 - $108,750 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has an exciting and unique opportunity for an Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer in Shoreline. 

This position will manage Traffic Operation functions, provide internal and external coordination, develop policy guidance, and determine training needs for WSDOT’s Northwest Region (NWR). 

The successful candidate appointed to this unique position will serve a vital role in support of WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality.

Job description and application


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Jobs: WSDOT Assistant IT Operations Manager | NW Region

WSDOT
Assistant IT Operations Manager | NW Region
Shoreline, WA – Headquarters
$92,660 - $124,651 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region (NWR) Information Technology (IT) Department is currently seeking to fill the Assistant IT Operations Manager position located in Shoreline, WA. 

This position directly manages the daily operations of the IT staff and IT resources for the NWR, Urban Mobility, Access, and Mega Programs. In this role you will, assist in the strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, and supervision of IT technical staff. The Assistant IT Operations Manager is responsible for all operational functions of IT relating to personal computers, laptops, tablets, printers, copiers, multi-function printers, software licensing, asset lifecycle management, end user technical training, security including anti-virus and patch management, audio/visual conference services, and telework implementation services. 

Our top candidate will have exceptional customer service skills, as this position frequently interactions with employees and customers at all levels throughout the Region.

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Shorecrest track meet results 4-20-23



Shorecrest was in a coed dual track meet at the Shoreline Stadium on 4-20-23 with Archbishop Murphy and Mariner.

Shorecrest men and women came out on top in all categories.


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Shorecrest girls varsity tennis vs Edmonds-Woodway 4-21-23


Girls varsity tennis
4/21/23 at Edmonds-Woodway
Edmonds-Woodway 5 - Shorecrest 2

Singles
  1. Paige Oliver (E) def. Cami Sikora 6-0, 6-2
  2. Claire Mitchell (E) def. Isis Liaw 6-1, 6-2
  3. Lily Haessler (S) def. Joyce Ho 6-2, 6-1
  4. Zoe Greenzweig (S) def. Julie Anders 3-6, 7-6(1), 10-4
Doubles
  1. Natalie Colabang/Luisa Cano (E) def. Sofia Francescutti/Delaney Davis 6-2, 6-3
  2. Natalie Yonkey/Makenna Cook (E) def. Nur Bajrai/Haley Cox 6-, 6-3
  3. Rashni Gill/Marissa Druxman (E) def. Karsin Hutchins/Rina Issac 6-0, 4-6, 10-4
--Coach Rob Mann


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Shorewood girls softball vs Stanwood


Girls varsity softball
Shorewood vs. Stanwood
at Meridian Park 4-21-23
Shorewood 3 - Stanwood 2







Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s) 
  • Stanwood: Eliot McDonald and Scarlett McEwen (catcher)
  • Shorewood: Ellie Van Horn (10 K's) and Riley Wheaton (catcher)
Highlights

Stanwood: 
  • Karsen Bilow 1-3 (2B)
  • Madi Rel 2-3
  • Jessie McLain 1-3 (2B)
Shorewood: 
  • Avery Grutz 1-2
  • Riley Wheaton 1-3 (2B)
  • Lillian Perreault 2-3 (Game winning 2-run HR)

--Coach Paul Jensen



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LFP Water District Plant Exchange kicks off Saturday, April 22, 2023

Friday, April 21, 2023

Plant exchange at LFP Water District
Lake Forest Park Water District will kick off its annual plant exchange at the District yard on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10am to 2pm.

They will also be attending the Green Fair on the Following Saturday, April 29.

In 2019 they started an annual plant exchange which was a great success. 

Thank you to the many participants and the variety of their contributions!

Beginning in APRIL and running until SEPTEMBER consider taking part in this exchange as you tend your garden and divide plants.

Come down and peruse the plants are our office near the entrance gate. 4029 NE 178th St, Lake Forest Park WA 98155.

We currently have a number of the following plants in our yard:
  • Bear Grass
  • Hairy Honeysuckle
  • Red Twig Dogwood
  • Douglas Fir
  • Pacific Crabapple
  • Thornless Blackberry
  • Rose Campion
  • Oregon Grape
  • Salal
  • Hosta
In addition to contributions remaining from last year, the District has ‘seeded’ the project with starts of:

Our list of guidelines is short, please continue to:Identify your donations as best you can with tags.
  • Bring your plants in pots. (We have 1 gallon pots available if you need them)
  • Leave as many plants as you take.
  • Please don’t bring invasive or noxious weed species (see more below)
  • The community of LFP is legendary for its gardens and generosity, let’s share the wealth here!
  • Please practice social distancing during your visit this year.
Noxious weeds -Please help control noxious weeds – King County has information and identification guides including this Citizen’s Guide

You may even be interested in using your smartphone to report noxious weeds. Details here.


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Irons Brothers Construction receives 2023 Guildmaster with Distinction Award

 
L-R: clients Jason and Duana; Designer, Tamar Kestenbaum of Sienna/Sage, Joseph Irons, President of IronsBC, Maria Wilson Production Coordinator at IronsBC

Irons Brothers Construction in Shoreline has received the 2023 Guildmaster with Distinction Award for the 6th consecutive year.

Since 2018 they have received this distinguished honor amongst colleagues who work with surveyor Guild Quality. This firm provides 3rd party feedback from actual clientele each year.
 
THANK YOU to our amazing team @ironsbc and all of our hard working business partners for providing exceptional service daily! 

Irons Brothers is located at 1510 NE 170th St in the North City Business District of Shoreline WA 98155.



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Fun and trash - Hillwood neighborhood litter pick up event

Hillwood volunteers hold their litter pickers in triumph after a successful clean up event
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Hillwood Neighborhood Association held a CLEAN UP HILLWOOD work party on April 15, 2023 to pick up litter at Hillwood Park.

Chris Buzard and Madeline Pepple, Hillwood NA Secretary examine safety gear
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
 
Kits including safety vests, litter pickers, buckets and gloves were provided, along with snacks and water.

Chelsea Bush and Cassidy with daughters Marguerite and Rosemary
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

It was an opportunity for neighbors to get together, for families to demonstrate values to their children, and for the Hillwood Neighborhood Association to improve their environment.

Besides that, it was decent weather and a lot of fun!

The Hillwood Neighborhood is the area between 8th NW and Aurora, and N/NW 205th and Richmond Beach Road.



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Police say mail theft is on the rise

Mail theft is on the rise
Photo courtesy LFP Police
According to Lake Forest Park Police, our area has been experiencing an increase in mail theft. 

This is clearly a crime of opportunity, where suspects look for gift cards, checks, credit cards, cash, or documents that can facilitate ID thefts.

Suspects target not only traditional mailboxes but also locking ones and cluster box units.

Steps you can take to reduce your risk:
 
  1. Make sure that you collect your mail every day, 
  2. don’t leave mail in the box overnight, and 
  3. if you are going on vacation, either arrange for a neighbor to collect your mail or ask the post office to hold mail. 
  4. When sending mail, don’t place it out for the mail carrier but drop it off at the post office — a red flag tells everybody that there is mail in your box!

"Although we are conducting extra patrol — especially during evenings and nights—and we are actively working with USPS Investigators, we urge our citizens to call 911 if they notice somebody spending time at or near mailboxes or following a mail carrier."



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Tickets for Shorecrest High School's production of "Hello, Dolly!" on sale now


"Hello, Dolly!" will run at the Shorecrest High School Performing Arts Center from Thursday, May 11, through Sunday, May 14, 2023 and again the following weekend, Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21. 

Shorecrest High School is located at 15343 25th Ave NE in Shoreline.

Evening performance times are 7:30pm Thursdays - Saturdays; matinees are at 2:00pm each Sunday, plus an added 2:00pm matinee prior to the evening show on Saturday, May 20.

Visit the event page at Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5770435
  • Advance ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12/students with ASB card. 
  • Tickets purchased at the door on the day of performance are $20. 

About "Hello, Dolly!"
Featuring all-time great songs like "Before the Parade Passes By" and "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," this Tony Award-winning classic is one of the most enduring and best-loved musicals ever. 

Irrepressible "woman-who-arranges-things" Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers, New York, to make a match for the miserly Horace Vandergelder and gets more than she bargained for. 

This exuberant, family-friendly musical bursts with humor, dance, and romance. It's a feast for the eyes, ears, and spirit --- pure musical theatre magic!



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Edmonds homicide suspect arrested in Seattle

Thursday, April 20, 2023

As many as 17 emergency vehicles were at the scene
 of the homicide at the WinCo complex on Hwy 99 in Edmonds.
Photo courtesy Edmonds Police.
Edmonds Police Department, with assistance from Seattle Police and alert community members, were able to locate and arrest 43-year-old Ian S. Bramel-Allen for first-degree murder and first-degree robbery.

Bramel-Allen was wanted for stabbing a 37-year-old man to death in a parking lot at the WinCo business complex 21900 Hwy 99 in Edmonds on April 19, 2023 and stealing his vehicle before fleeing the scene.

The vehicle was found abandoned in Seattle early Thursday morning and was impounded for evidence.

Bramel-Allen was spotted a few hours later in the area. He initially fled from Seattle Police officers before being taken into custody after a short foot chase. He was taken to an area hospital for self-inflicted wounds and turned over to the custody of Edmonds Police.

The original incident occurred shortly before 8:45pm when the victim walked from a nearby store to his vehicle. Responding officers provided medical treatment to the victim until fire/EMS arrived, but unfortunately the victim succumbed to his injuries before being transported from the scene. Multiple witnesses provided officers with crucial information about what had occurred.

Investigators have determined this was likely not a random attack and are still investigating how the victim and suspect knew each other and why they were together at this location.

Anyone with information about the incident or Bramel-Allen's whereabouts before or after the incident can contact the Edmonds Police Department via email at policetips@edmondswa.gov or by calling the Edmonds Police department.


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Panorama

Photo by Ron Greeley

 Here is your calm view for the day - a panoramic view from Edmonds by Ron Greeley.



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Twin Ponds plant sale - flower and vegetable starts - May 19-20, 2023 10am to 4pm


Annual plant sale benefitting the volunteer run food bank gardens at Twin Ponds Community Garden. 

Purchase affordable vegetable and flower starts for your own garden. All starts lovingly grown by volunteers with organic gardening practices. Cash only and small bills appreciated.

Friday May 19 and Saturday May 20, 2023 from 10am - 4pm 15401 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155, across the street from Aegis Living.

Revised: plant sale hours are 10am to 4pm

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Vendor fair April 25, 2023 for home remodeling information

Remodeling vendor fair at Shoreline City Hall
April 25 and May 23, 2023
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Are you considering a major remodel or perhaps an addition to your Shoreline home?

The Shoreline Planning department is sponsoring vendor fairs on Tuesday April 25, 2023 and Tuesday May 23, 2023 in the lobby of Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Free parking in City garage.

Local businesses will have representatives with information about their services.

Permitting 101 presentation at 7pm
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The event is free and runs from 6 - 8pm. It is open to all, not just Shoreline residents. 

Also free is a workshop on Permitting 101 with planning staff discussing permitting in Shoreline. This session is at 7pm.

Vendor fair photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Vendors who will be at the fair:
  • Lowes - North Seattle 
  • Master Gardener Program
  • Irons Brothers Construction
  • City of Shoreline Public Works, Surface Water Program
  • City of Shoreline Planning and Community Development, Comprehensive Plan 
  • Built Green Program (Master Builders)
  • City of Shoreline Community Services, Environmental Services Program
  • Greenhome Solutions
  • Northwest Solar
  • Signature Surveying and Mapping
  • Sound Seismic
  • Dunn Lumber
  • BECU
  • Gene Johnson Plumbing
  • CNL Design
  • Sky Nursery
  • Seattle Credit Union
  • Walls and Weeds Architecture 
  • Buildings For The Future SPC
If you have questions, contact Jarrod Lewis 206-801-2521 email JLewis@ShorelineWA.gov


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Carjacker in Edmonds stabs and kills driver before fleeing in his vehicle

Homicide investigation on Hwy 99 in Edmonds
Photo courtesy Edmonds Police

Edmonds Police report that a carjacker stabbed and killed the male driver before fleeing in his vehicle.

The incident took place in the parking lot of a business complex in the 21900 block of Hwy 99 in Edmonds on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 around 10pm.

The victim’s stolen vehicle is a white Kia Sorento, WA license BTZ2137, last seen headed westbound.

The suspect is a 20-30 year old white male, wearing a grey beanie, grey sweatshirt, blue jeans, and brown boots. 

The public is advised not approach the suspect but to Call 911 if seen. 


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Shorecrest girls tennis 4-19-23 vs Lynnwood


Girls varsity tennis 4/19/23 
Shorecrest 6 - Lynnwood 1
At Kellogg M.S. 

Singles
  1. Cami Sikora (S) def. Hannah Douglas 6-0, 6-1
  2. Odko Altangeral (L) def. Megan McMullen 6-3, 3-6, 11-9
  3. Zoe Greenzweig (S) def. Rose Tulga 6-2, 6-0
  4. Haneen Faraj (S) def. Cece Camacho 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
  1. Sofia Francescutti/Delaney Davis (S) def. Kalyani Blackwell/Semhal Beyeve 6-2, 6-0
  2. Claire Mitchell/Lily Haessler (S) def. Sobo Thoy/Adrianna Safarova 6-0, 6-2
  3. Kennedy Powell/Nur Bajrai (S) def. Lexi Williams/Caitlin Weeks 6-0, 6-1
Coach Rob Mann


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Shorewood softball vs Marysville-Pilchuck


Shorewood vs. Marysville-Pilchuck 
at Meridian Park 4/19/2023
Shorewood 15 - Marysville-Pilchuck 3








Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s) 
  • Pilchuck: Sonya Capello, Morgan Crawford (3) and Maddy Lewis (catcher)
  • Shorewood: Emma Kellum (perfect through 3 innings), Rose Gallagher (4), Yuri Siler (5) and Riley Wheaton (catcher)

Highlights
  • Pilchuck: Morgan Crawford 1-2 (2B) Sonya Cappello 1-2
  • Shorewood: 
    • Avery Grutz 2-2 (2B)
    • Yuri Siler 2-4 (2B)
    • Riley Wheaton 2-3 (2B)
    • Cayden Wheaton 3-3
    • Lillian Perreault 2-2
Coach Psul Jensen


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Lithium-ion Battery recycling event Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Lake Forest Park Town Center

Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash.com
Recycle your lithium-ion batteries on Saturday April 22, 2023 from 9am to 2pm at the LFP Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. 

The drop off site will be in the parking strip across from the downstairs entrance. 

Here is a list of what can be dropped off.
  • Cell phones, laptops, tablets, electric toothbrushes, wireless headphones and headsets, 
  • Keyboards, mouse, digital camera (pull memory cards), e-readers (Kindles and Nooks, 
  • Game controllers X-Box, Nintendo), PlayStation, 
  • Smartwatches, 
  • Smoke/fire carbon monoxide detectors (IF 10year without battery) 
  • Chargers, ion or photoelectric alarms, power tool batteries, 
  • Lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride batteries, 
  • Any rechargeable device with a lithium-ion battery. 
You may bring the entire device. 

Before dropping off a personal device you should sign out of all accounts and perform a factory reset.

Here is more information on what batteries can be collected at the event

This is quite a long list and hopefully it will provide you with the opportunity to safely discard these items. Thanks for being a part of this effort!

The event is sponsored by Rotary District 5030 which includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park clubs.


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Classifieds: Shoreline Fire Board meeting rescheduled


NOTICE OF MEETING RESCHEDULED

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has rescheduled the regular meeting scheduled for May 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to May 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm.

Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
April 17, 2023


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Holocaust historical presentation May 2, 2023 at Shoreline Community College


Tuesday May 2, 2023 special presentation in the Shoreline Community College theater. 

In connection with the recent Holocaust Remembrance Day, please join us for this important historical discussion featuring Rita Davidova. 

Mrs. Davidova was born in Leningrad, now St Petersburg, Russia, in the mid 1930’s. In the year 1941, Rita found herself, her family, and her city under heavy siege by the Nazis for nearly 900 days, believed by leading historians to have been the deadliest siege in human history. 

For information and to register, go to: www.Shorelinejewishcenter.org/event
  • Community / Faculty / Staff $18
  • Students $8


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Small Business Development Center opens April 26, 2023 at Shoreline Community College - first center in north King county

Join the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and Shoreline Community College in welcoming the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to Shoreline!

The official opening of this local office at Shoreline Community College is set for April 26 at 1:30pm.

Washington State Rep. Cindy Ryu will attend the ceremony, as will Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully. The ribbon and scissors for the event will be provided by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, which conducted the needs assessment and business outreach that ultimately led to the decision to locate an SBDC in Shoreline.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 1:30 to 3:30pm, Wednesday, April 26 at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1400, Suite 1413, in Shoreline.

“The City of Shoreline is pleased to welcome the Washington SBDC to Shoreline,” said Shoreline Mayor Keith Scully. 
“As a City, we are lucky to have great partners like the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, Shoreline Community College, and now the SBDC, who share our commitment to support small business startup, retention, and expansion, since, as we all know, small business is the backbone of the economy.”

The Shoreline center will join more than two dozen SBDC centers across the state where small business owners can access no-cost technical assistance to help them start, grow or buy/sell a business. 

SBDC business advisors can assist entrepreneurs with diverse challenges including preparing for a loan, creating a marketing plan, setting up business systems, managing cash flow and preparing for export.

Jennifer Shelton, an SBDC advisor with more than 20 years’ experience in small business technical assistance and lending, will be co-located with the Business Department at Shoreline Community College where she will meet with clients both in person and via Zoom.

“This is the first time an SBDC has been established to serve North King County and I am grateful for the support of Shoreline Community College as a trusted partner in small business growth,” said Shelton, who helped start an SBDC center in South King County and revitalize two SBDC centers in other parts of the state.

"I look forward to collaborating with the College and the business faculty there to support our business owners and to help drive local economic development.”

Funding for the SBDC office in Shoreline is being provided by the City of Shoreline, which is using federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) designated for economic recovery.

Washington State University has been the statewide host of the Washington SBDC network since its inception in 1980. The program is sustained through a cooperative agreement between WSU and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

To schedule an appointment with Jennifer Shelton call 833-492-7232 or email Jennifer.Shelton@wsbdc.org 

For more about the Washington SBDC, go to www.wsbdc.org


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