Saturday is Free Comic Book Day at the Shoreline Library

Saturday, May 6, 2023

 

Saturday, May 6, 2023 is Free Comic Book Day at the Shoreline Library, 11am to 3pm. 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155.



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King County Council approves sending renewal of Veterans, Seniors and Human Services levy to voters in August


The King County Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to send to voters a proposal to renew the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services levy for another six years. The current levy is set to expire at the end of 2023.

After the passage of the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy renewal proposal by the King County Council, Executive Dow Constantine issued the following statement:

"I want to thank the King County Council for endorsing this critical renewal today and look forward to voters having their say in August. 
"Through this levy, we can continue to meet veterans’ basic needs, build connections among seniors, and support housing affordability, healthy living, and financial stability across communities.”

The proposal would start out at the same levy rate of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2024, and would be projected to generate approximately $564.7 million during the six-year period. 

At that rate, the levy would cost an estimated $83.75 in property tax in 2024 to the owner of a median-valued home in King County (based on 2022 median value of $694,000).

With Tuesday’s approval by Council, the proposal will now be placed on the August ballot for King County voters.


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Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State presents the 2023 WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference

Tacoma, WA – Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State in partnership with the WSU Master Gardener State Program will present the 2023 WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference, taking place at Marriott Tacoma Downtown on September 27-30, 2023.

The Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State and the WSU Master Gardener State Program are proud to announce the 50th Anniversary of the Master Gardener Program.

The Master Gardener Program is WSU Extension’s flagship volunteer program; a grassroots, sociologic movement that started at Washington State University in 1973 and was emulated across the United States and into Canada and South Korea. 

The conference will be the culminating event of a year-long anniversary celebration. The 2023 Advanced Education Conference offers top-notch classes and instructors, and significant WSU-approved continuing education hours to statewide Extension Master Gardeners who serve our communities here in Washington State. 

Thirty-five classes are taught on research-based gardening and environmental stewardship practices. The WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference is open to the public.

Early registration opened on May 1, 2023. Program information, hotel reservations and ticket prices can be found here.

Michael Blackstock
Photo courtesy Partnership for Water 
Sustainability
Keynote speaker, Michael Blackstock (Gitxsan name: Ama Goodim Gyet), is a writer and visual artist. He has written over 20 publications, and produced over a dozen limited edition northwest coast art prints. 

Michael is currently the artist in residence at the Echo Valley Ranch and Spa, Jesmond, BC, where he carved faces on living trees, as spiritual guardians for the water springs. 

Michael has a Master of Arts degree in First Nations Studies from the University of Northern British Columbia in 1997. He is also professional forester, and a charted mediator. Michael was mentored by his uncle Walter Harris as a northwest coast carver. 

Michael served on the UNESCO Expert Advisory Group on Water and Cultural Diversity from 2008-2012 and worked with youth artists around the world to curate an art project on water.

As an Independent Indigenous Scholar and founder of the Blue Ecology™ theory, Blackstock offers a unique First Nations perspective on the climate crisis, inserting water into the difficult debates about carbon emissions. He has published over two dozen peer reviewed papers, bridging Science and centuries old Indigenous ways of honoring nature.

The Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State is instrumental in providing funding to advance the Master Gardener Program and education through horticultural-based research generated through Washington State University and affiliated university systems. 

WSU Extension Master Gardeners empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant and unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education.


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Ivy Out at South Woods on Saturday May 6, 2023

Friday, May 5, 2023

Invasive English ivy strangling a tree in South Woods.
Photo by Janet Way
Come to an IvyOut,
an Ivy Removal Project 
at South Woods Park

Saturday, May 6, 2023
10 am to 2 pm

The term "Ivy Out" originally began as "Ivy O.U.T." (Ivy Off Urban Trees) by the No Ivy League in Portland.

The first Ivy O.U.T. program was at Seward Park in Seattle and was a collaboration between Washington Native Plant Society and Seattle Parks.

Our goal is to rid the trees of English Ivy, Hedera Hibernica, a high-climbing, invasive evergreen vine.

We use a technique called "lifesaver." This involves stripping a two or three foot band of ivy, all the way around the lower trunk of the tree. 

Then we clear the ivy from the ground in a circle around the base of the tree. This technique makes the ivy in the upper reaches of the tree die and thwarts ivy's re-growth up the tree. 

English Ivy can outcompete native habitat and it inhibits regeneration of the understory. Climbing stems exude a glue-like substance producing small rootlets that secure the vine to the tree. That is why ivy vines can to attach to almost any surface

Ample parking is available in the Shorecrest High School lot at 25th Avenue NE and NE 153rd Street.

Come with your friends and enjoy the camaraderie with other neighborhood volunteers. Meet at the information tent set up at the platform alongside the main path.

Bring gloves, a shovel, a tarp, loppers, hand clippers, and a reusable water bottle. Join the action for as long as you have time to give. We welcome you!

The next work party is Saturday, June 3rd.

For questions, call or contact: Bettelinn Brown at bettelinn@hotmail.com


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Open youth membership position on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board

Are you a Shoreline resident between the ages of 15 and 19? Are you looking for a leadership opportunity or community service hours? Do you want to help shape the future of Shoreline by having a say in the City’s parks, recreation programs, and events? 

If you want to gain experience in civic government and make a difference in your community, then become a member of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS)/Tree Board.

The City is accepting applications for one youth position to serve on the PRCS/Tree Board for the 2023/2024 academic year.

The Board consists of seven adult members and two non-voting youth members, ages 15-19 years. The youth appointed to this position has the option to begin their term in July or wait until September as their schedule allows. Per a recently adopted ordinance, Board members will be compensated at a rate of $50 per meeting.

The PRCS/Tree Board advises the City Council and City staff on a variety of issues related to parks, recreation, public art, special events, cultural services, 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 Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from January through October and the first Thursday in December from 7:00 to 9:00pm at City Hall. Current Board meetings are held using a hybrid format allowing for either in-person or online attendance.

The youth of our community are users of parks, trails and recreational programs and their representation on the Board is encouraged by the City Council and welcomed by Board members and staff.

If you are interested, you can complete and submit your application online. If you would like to submit a paper application, you can pick one up from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall and return it there after you have completed it.

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on Friday, May 12, 2023. You will contacted after the deadline regarding the status of your application.

If you have questions, you can contact Recreation, Cultural, and Community Services Director Mary Reidy at 206-801-2621 or mreidy@shorelinewa.gov


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Legislature passes new suite of climate laws continuing the path to 100% clean energy future

Bill signing ceremony at Horn Rapids Solar Farm in Richland,
a solar energy production and storage facility 

Building on landmark climate laws like the emissions-slashing Climate Commitment Act and the requirements of the Clean Energy Transformation Act to get to 100% clean energy by 2045, Washington state legislators passed more than half a dozen bills this session that put the state closer to achieving its energy needs and create more jobs while ebbing the tide of climate change.

With laws on the books requiring the state drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, policymakers are now implementing the strategies to get there. 

During the next two years they will be aided by more than $2 billion for state investments in clean energy, transportation, and natural habitat management and restoration, thanks to revenue generated by the state’s new cap-and-invest program.

“This funding will be used to make homes more energy efficient, electrify transportation, invest in renewable energy, aid farmers in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality in communities overburdened by pollution, and more,” said Gov. Jay Inslee.

The governor signed seven climate-related bills passed this session at an event Wednesday at Horn Rapids Solar Farm in Richland, a solar energy production and storage facility established in 2020 with financial help from the state’s Clean Energy Fund. 

The facility provides energy to the city of Richland and offers workforce training for solar and battery storage technicians.

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2023 Summer Gardening: free, in-person workshop series for environmentally friendly gardens


Join the City of Shoreline and King County Master Gardeners for a FREE summer gardening workshop series!

Master Gardeners will present on a variety of topics, from growing juicy tomatoes and plump berries to creating pollinator-friendly habitats and low-maintenance lawns. 

All classes will include tips and tricks to reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides, herbicides, and other hazardous materials to help you create a beautiful landscape that is easier to care for and healthier for your family, pets, the Shoreline community, and Puget Sound. 

Classes are geared toward beginners, but all experience levels are welcome!

All classes are free and will be in person on Saturdays from 10-11am. The location will vary from class to class. Registration is required. Space is limited. 

  • May 20: Growing Vegetables
  • May 27: Growing tomatoes
  • June 3: Container Gardening
  • June 17: Pollinator-friendly Gardening
  • July 8: Growing Berries
  • July 22: Planting & Maintaining Lawns
  • August 5: Waterwise Gardening
  • August 26: Native Plant Gardening
The series is a collaboration between the City of Shoreline and King County Master Gardeners. Funded in part by the Hazardous Waste Management Program. 

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Peace Dancing in Shoreline at North Seattle Friends Church Sunday morning May 7, 2023

Peace Dancing returns to Shoreline!

Come meet our new neighbors... North Seattle Friends Church! 

Sunday Morning, May 7, 2023 
10:00 Quaker Meeting for Worship 
11:00 Snack and Meet 
11:30-1pm Peace Dancing

No Experience Necessary All Dances taught: short inspiring phrases to simple melodies and movements
Live Music

Suggested donation: $10. Seated Dancers and those with limited funds...Welcome! ADA accessible Masking Appreciated

One block west of Hwy 99... ample parking and frequent bus service:
off-board at N 175th, from RapidRide E Line

Main Entrance is on upper level at the back of the building via steep driveway to the Parking Area
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  • Though Peace Dance gatherings usually draw from a variety of wisdom traditions from around the world, this particular gathering will be entirely drawing on the wisdom and inviting the spirit of Christ, in his native tongue of Aramaic, as well as English and Latin.
  • Please also join for the 10 o'clock Quaker worship, which includes times of silence and an invitation to share God Stories, as inspired. Prayer requests, also, often arise.

For more info: Ka Ginger Hayra hayrafatah@gmail.com 

Hope to see you there!


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Shorewood girls' tennis team wins WesCo South league championship, then defeats WesCo North champions

Shorewood girls' tennis team
WesCo South 2023 League Champions

The Shorewood girls' tennis team concluded their final week of matches with three straight wins and the WesCo South league championship. 

On Monday May1st Shorewood defeated Arlington 5-1, Tuesday May 2nd they defeated Cascade 7-0.

The team traveled to Snohomish, WesCo North champions, on Wednesday May 3rd. In a battle between league champions, Shorewood won 5-2. 

Shorewood also defeated WesCo 4A league champions, Jackson, in an early season match.

They finished the season with a 7-0 league record and 13-0 season record. This is the second straight undefeated season and league championship.
 
Coach Arnie Moreno points out that the team won by being consistent in every phase of the game with a high level of tennis skills. The team's individual matches record show how dominant they were, winning 46, losing 1 in league and winning 81, losing 7 overall.

"In my twenty years of varsity coaching at Shorewood, this is the best team I have ever had the pleasure of coaching!"

Shorewood 5, Snohomish 2
At Snohomish H.S.


Singles
  1. Rylie Gettmann (SW) def. Lily Westman 6-0, 6-0; 
  2. Emily Lin (SW) def. Lauren Ellis 6-0, 6-0; 
  3. Alex Mignogna (SW) def. Brooklyn Lewis 6-4, 6-1; 
  4. Mari Brittle (SW) def. Kinley Allan 6-1, 6-2. 
Doubles
  1. Hannah Wells-Emerson Norris (Sno) def. Lindsay Rand-Sophia Serwold 7-6 (7-3), 6-1; 
  2. Mak Dauer-Bri Ulrich (Sno) def. Emma Nelson-Emma Okamura 6-3, 6-3; 
  3. Bridget Cox-Emilia Garibay Romero (SW) def. Meg Loesch-Lucy Danitschek 7-5, 6-3.
Coach Arnie Moreno


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Shorewood girls golf team wins final match and moves on to Divisional Tournament next week

L - R: 2023 Shorewood Girls Golf Team: Josie VandenDyssel, Mae Lunde, Sofina Morgan, Sadie Austad, Emily Zhang, Coach Val Patrick

The Shorewood Stormrays Girls Golf team was challenged by Edmonds-Woodway Girls Golf team at the Nile Golf Course on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The stage was set with perfect weather for the final match of the season.

"This was our closest match of this season. Our team played in the fairway and demonstrated emotional resilience in StormRay Style against a tough Edmonds-Woodway Warriors team.

"The final tally: SW 243- Ed-WW 244. This wrapped up the season with a victory! Onward to the Divisional Tournament next week."
Both teams recognized their Seniors, Shorewood's Mae Lunde and Edmonds-Woodway's Allison Richards for their contributions to their teams and all rallied around them and honored their achievements. These two students will graduate with honors and head to college where we can't wait to see what they will accomplish in the next chapters of their lives.

Coach Val Patrick


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Interested in running for office? Candidate Filing Week is May 15-19

From the Office of the Washington Secretary of State

OLYMPIA — Candidate Filing Week is May 15-19, and the Office of the Secretary of State is joining county elections offices across Washington to accept applications for public office.

Nearly 3,400 local offices across the state are up for election this year, including more than 100 mayorships; many city and county council positions; and port, hospital, water, fire, and parks and recreation districts.

People interested in running for local or county offices may file with the county elections department in which a position resides. For filing instructions, candidates should contact their respective county elections office:


Applicants are encouraged to file online during the filing period, which runs from 9am Monday, May 15, until 4pm Friday, May 19. Those who wish to file online and pay the required fees via credit or debit card can do so any time — day or night — during the week.

Applicants may also download a Declaration of Candidacy form and mail it along with a check for the required fee to Candidate Filing, Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 40229, Olympia, WA 98504-0229, or drop it off in person at the Secretary of State’s office in the Legislative Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW in Olympia during normal business hours. Filings and fees delivered by mail or in person must be received by 5pm May 19.

Candidates who cannot file online and who need in-person services should contact their county or state elections office to learn more about available services and business hours.

Once their filing is completed by the state or county, candidates will receive an email with instructions for submitting their Voters’ Pamphlet statement and photo online.

For more information, visit the Candidates and Campaigns page on the Secretary of State’s Elections site. There, applicants can download a candidate filing guide, read answers to frequently asked questions, and more. A brief instructional video is also available.


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Planning to travel out of the country? There's a major backlog in the passport system

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal recently sent out current information on the passport system:

There’s been a major backlog in the passport system – which I know is a big headache if you’re travelling in the near future. 

Today, I’m writing with some information on the process for renewal and who you can contact to speed up that process if need be.

Current estimates suggest that processing times for passport renewal may be up to 13 weeks.

For general info on forms, costs, and processing times, visit the State Department's website. And to check the current status of your passport application, click here.

To contact the National Passport Information Center, call 1-877-487-2778 on Monday through Fridays from 5:00am to 7:00pm Pacific Time, or on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time. The call center is closed on federal holidays.

The State Department prioritizes customers who are traveling internationally in the next 3 business days due to a qualified life-or-death emergency. What number you call to make an appointment depends on the day of the week and time of day. Learn more at their Life-or-Death Emergency page.

You can also schedule an appointment for urgent travel service if you are traveling internationally within the next 14 days or need a foreign visa within 28 days. To do this, contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.

Find your nearest Passport Acceptance Facility here.

Please make sure to check when your current passport expires and always leave yourself and your application extra time in case of delays. And as always, if you need assistance with these processes, please reach out to my office. We’re here to help.

Pramila Jayapal
U.S. Representative (WA-07)
Seattle Office 
1904 3rd Ave, Suite 510
Seattle WA 98101
Phone: 206-674-0040; Fax: 206-623-0256


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Jobs: WSDOT Program Monitor (TE2)

WSDOT
Program Monitor (TE2)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$66,377 - $89,271 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to conduct Program Monitoring for the Northwest Region Program Delivery Office in Shoreline, WA. The Northwest Region Program Delivery office manages and oversees the current Highway Construction Program, which includes day-to-day management of the scope, schedule, and financial controls of the projects through design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction phases of development. 

This position prepares, processes and archives work order authorization packages for the sub-program manager. The work includes updating the various reporting systems to ensure that action requests on the work orders are properly documented. The position also monitors, maintains, and updates project information in the Capital Program Management System (CPMS) related to the project scope, schedule, cost estimates and expenditure aging to ensure that all data is accurate and reasonable, based on information from various sources.

Job description and application


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Jobs: WSDOT Traffic Operations Supervisor (TE3)

WSDOT
Traffic Operations Supervisor (TE3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$73,244 - $98,520 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as the Traffic Operations Supervisor in Shoreline, WA. WSDOT’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses. 

This position supports that mission by supervising the Northwest Region Traffic Operations Team, who applies region, state, and national guidance to provide compliant and best practice supplemental, regulatory, and miscellaneous signing and striping on state routes throughout the region. This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job description and application


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Jobs: WSDOT Assistant Regional Administrator - Program Management and Administrative Services

WSDOT
Assistant Regional Administrator- Program Management and Administrative Services
Shoreline, WA- Northwest Region
$120,132- $154,056 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking an Assistant Regional Administrator (ARA) for the Program Management and Administrative Services in Shoreline, WA This position is the executive manager responsible for Capital Highway Construction Program development and management, successful delivery of transportation projects by local agencies using state and federal funds, and delivery of administrative services and operations in the largest WSDOT region.

The ARA in this position will manage the NWR Program Management Office to develop a deliverable Capital Highway Construction Program and monitor the scope, schedule, and financial controls of the projects through the design, right-of-way acquisition and construction phases of development. This position will provide early warning to Region Executives and HQ when a project is in jeopardy of missing program delivery expectations. 

In addition, this position interprets the intent of Legislative and Transportation Commission policies and makes decision on how they should be applied to the region. The Highway Construction Program consists of the transportation projects in the 10-year program to be accomplished by Northwest Region, the largest of six WSDOT regions, and amounts to a committed expenditure plan of over $1.8 billion for the 2023/25 biennium. 

The ARA will direct strategic short-range planning and programming to determine the best approach for developing current and future programs to best accomplish WSDOT’s long range plan. This position will also direct the development of the program, integrating the work of many other divisions and making final decisions on which projects will be included in the region’s proposed budget.

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Jobs: WSDOT IT System Administration – Journey

WSDOT
IT System Administration – Journey
Shoreline, WA- Northwest Region
$84,067 - $113,060 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region Traffic Management Center (NWR TMC) is currently seeking a skilled IT Systems Administrator – Journey level in Shoreline, WA. 

This position supports server and computer systems and will be a peer to the existing IT Systems Administration Journey. The position will coordinate these systems and other ITS systems with WSDOT ITD for inventory, lifecycle preservation, security, updates, and technology issues. 

The position is also responsible for server and computer systems supporting ITS and IT/OT at the NWR TMC and technical support as necessary to ensure 24/7 TMC functionality. This position provides IT system consultation and analysis for ITS design regarding system lifecycle, compatibility and alignment with existing IT security policies, training, troubleshooting, and/or problem resolution for the ITS in the TMC.

Job description and application


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Lake Forest Park Elementary School Principal Aimee Miner named Shoreline Schools Administrator of the Year

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Aimee Miner (right) with Supt. Susana Reyes
The Shoreline School District has named award winners for 2023 Staff of the Year. 

Principal Miner and the ten other winners will be honored at a reception on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Kellogg Middle School Commons 16045 25th Ave. NE from 5:30-7:00pm. The public is invited.

Jordan Davidson and Joann Fukuma
Contribution from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation allows the district to continue this beloved Shoreline School District celebration.

All award winners will receive a $50 grant for the Shoreline school of their choice, courtesy of the Foundation.

After 150 nominations were received and reviewed, these award winners will be celebrated at this year's ceremony:
  • Administrator of the Year, Aimee Miner, Lake Forest Park Elementary School Principal
  • Office Staff of the Year, Jordan Davidson, Shorewood High School Main Office Secretary
  • Secondary Educator of the Year, Joann Fukuma, Shorewood High School Athletic Director
  • Elementary Educator of the Year, Laurie Pearson, Lake Forest Park Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
  • Early Learning Educator of the Year, Stephanie Gregorich, Edwin Pratt Early Learning Coordinator
  • Support Staff of the Year, Jill Steinberg, Highland Terrace Elementary School Family Advocate
  • Educational Specialist of the Year, Jennifer Broadstone, Physical Therapist
  • Paraeducator of the Year, Sari Wall, Echo Lake Elementary School
  • Volunteers of the Year, Kaija Dalan and Erin McDermott
  • Community Partner of the Year, Laurie Field, Shoreline Library Children’s Librarian
Kaija Dalan
Each of the award winners was surprised recently by a visit from Superintendent Susana Reyes, announcing their prestigious honors.

In the Shoreline School District, we believe that celebrations, demonstrations of gratitude, and opportunities to come together as a community are important elements of maintaining a positive and welcoming culture for staff, students, families, and the communities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

Laurie Pearson
Members of our community look forward to these events and were grateful to see them return in recent years.

Despite the budget challenges and reductions in front of us, we welcome the opportunity to lift up these dedicated, deserving members of our school district community and honor their contributions to our students and schools.

Photos courtesy Shoreline Schools. All winners can be seen on Shoreline Schools Facebook page


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Lake Forest Park's police force protect and serve with compassion

Last Sunday, Lake Forest Park Police officers were responding to other calls for service when they observed two subjects pushing an Albertsons shopping cart in a nearby park. 

When contacted, the subjects turned out to be a 15 year old and a 17 year old runaways who had shoplifted food because they were hungry. 

The juveniles were taken into protective custody, the store manager was contacted, and night shift officers bought pizza and drinks for the runaways until the parents could be contacted.

LFPPF officers are "Crisis Intervention" trained professionals who provide compassionate care and services when there is a need. Together with local, county, and state resources for youth, families and others in crisis, services are provided to help our citizens and residents.


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Recycling collection event in Kenmore May 13, 2023

The Cities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore are partnering for a combined Recycling Collection Event in Kenmore on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Northlake Lutheran Church.6620 NE 185th St, Kenmore.

Rain Barrels and Compost/Worm Bins will be available for purchase for $25 (cash only, exact change required) while supplies last. 

Items you can bring:
View the Event Flyer for the full list of what you can and cannot bring. Fees do apply for certain items. 
  • Tires*
  • Propane Tanks*
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Appliances and Scrap Metal*
  • Cardboard
  • Porcelain Toilets and Sinks*
  • Lead Acid and Household Batteries
  • Mattresses*
  • Paper Shredding (4 box limit)
  • Clean Bulky Wood
  • Refrigerators and Freezers*.
*Fees apply

Please note: No flat beds or dump trucks allowed. We reserve the right to refuse over-sized, commercial, contaminated, excessive, or unacceptable loads.


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Planning for Fall: vendor applications being accepted for Underground Holiday Market in November

Vendor applications for the 2023 Underground Holiday Market taking place on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Shoreline City Hall are now being accepted through June 30. 

Vendors will be notified of acceptance starting July 20, 2023. This is a partnership with the City of Shoreline, Shoreline Farmers Market and ShoreLake Arts.


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Jobs: WSDOT Lead Appraiser (PAS5)

WSDOT
Lead Appraiser (PAS5)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$67,957 - $91,396 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire a real estate professional to serve as our next Lead Appraiser supporting our Northwest Region (NWR), comprised of King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island, and Whatcom counties. 

This position is responsible for developing scope of work, evaluating suitability, providing technical expertise, and direction, and recommending payment for appraiser consultants. 

This is an expert level eminent domain appraiser position that lends a supporting role to the appraisal division supervisor, leads appraisal department efforts, trains appraisal division personnel, performs valuations/appraisals/reviews as required, and oversees projects. 

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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Indigenous Peoples of North Lake Washington - Sunday at Kenmore Library


Indigenous Peoples of North Lake Washington

Come to the Kenmore Library, 6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore WA 98028 on Sunday May 7, 2023 at 12pm to attend a presentation with local historian David Buerge.

He will discuss research on the lives of the indigenous peoples who lived and inhabited the northern part of Lake Washington.

No registration necessary.


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Cultivating a More Drought Resilient Garden - topic for LFP Garden Club Tuesday May 9, 2023

Master Gardener Christina Peiffer
Lake Forest Park Garden Club will meet on Tuesday May 9, 2023. 

General meeting is at 9:30am then a break for cookies, etc. If you want something to drink please bring it with you. At 10:30am our speaker will start her talk. She is a well known speaker and author.

We meet at LFP Town Center in the upper level stage area. It is at Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE.

New members are always welcome. We meet September to May each year. Dues are $25 a year. Novice and experienced gardeners are welcomed

Hope to see you for the talk. Any questions please email Jan at janronzu@comcast.net

May 9, 2023 Christina Pfeiffer

“Cultivating a More Drought Resilient Garden,” covers a range of gardening activities: including plant selection, plant succession in the garden, watering practices, fertilization practices, mulch, soil care, plantings under mature trees, pruning considerations, planting methods.

Author of “Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening” and Master Gardener


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Jobs Shoreline School District is now hiring and training bus drivers

Shoreline School District hiring bus drivers
Shoreline School District
Bus drivers

Bus Drivers
  • Employees are paid during driver training
  • Permanent positions, 4+ hours/day available
  • Full-time work is available
  • Sub drivers are also needed
  • Starting pay rate is $27.10/hour
  • $30.75/hour after just 60 days!
Why should you work for Shoreline Schools Transportation?
  • Give back to children and the community.
  • Morning and afternoon hours free up your day.
  • Extra pay opportunities driving for field trips, athletics, and activities.
  • Be the first to welcome students to their school day.
Benefits include: 
  • Retirement, 
  • Medical, Dental (family), 
  • Vision (family), 
  • Paid Leave, 
  • Paid Holidays, 
  • Life Insurance

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Shorewood softball vs. Mountlake Terrace 5-3-23


Shorewood softball
at Meridian Park on 5/3/23
Shorewood 9 - Mountlake Terrace 1


Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s) 
  • Mountlake Terrace: Amaya Johnson (start, Return in 6th), Ellie Gilbert (4) and Kaylee Mitchell and Cameron Dunn (4) (catchers)
  • Shorewood: Ellie Van Horn and Riley Wheaton (catcher)
Highlights
  • Mountlake Terrace: Amaya Johnson 1-3 (2B) Ellie Gilbert 2-3 Delia Glover 1-3 (2B)
  • Shorewood: Lillian Perreault 3-3, Stolen Base Yuri Siler 1-3 (2B) Riley Wheaton 2-3 (2B) Cayden Wheaton 1-3 (HR) Ellie Van Horn 1-3 (2B)
Coach Paul Jensen


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Strawberry Festival: Food and Activities for All this Saturday

2014 parade photo by Bob Pfeifer - they are now Shorewood students
By Katie McNeil

The annual Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday, May 6, 2023. 

You’ve saved the date, now here’s what you have to look forward to.

From the children’s parade to live music, Strawberry Festival activities have one goal in mind — building community. 

Bring your family and invite your neighbors to join us for a day of fun, food, and togetherness after four years apart.

Kids Activities

While parents enjoy strawberry shortcakes, kids can get wiggles out in the bounce houses, play carnival games, create a card with Beach House Greetings, blow bubbles, draw with chalk, and of course, play on the playground with friends.

The main event for our youngest attendees will be the Children’s Parade, starting at 11:45am and led by the Shorewood High School drumline. 

Several children in the 2014 parade photo above are now Shorewood High School students, evidence of the strong ties the Richmond Beach community holds. 

This year’s theme for the Children’s Parade is Rainbow! Dress in your favorite color and march the perimeter of the park together.

Music Lineup


It’s not a festival without music and Tom Petersen has lined up some great bands. 

While you browse the booths of local businesses and grab some food truck grub, jam to four different bands playing everything from R/B and soul to honky tonk and classic rock. 

Don’t miss Whey, a Shorewood High School neo-funk band, in their first-ever Strawberry Festival performance!

Fresh strawberries and whipped cream are piled
on top of fresh shortcakes from Edmonds Bakery.
Strawberry Shortcake

Whatever you munch on, save room for our traditional strawberry shortcake, a Strawberry Festival must! 

The Richmond Beach Community Association serves up this treat as a nod to our neighborhood’s strawberry farm heritage. 

Fresh strawberries and whipped cream are piled on top of fresh shortcakes from Edmonds Bakery.

Food Trucks


Be sure to come hungry because you’ll have plenty of options for food. Four food trucks will be serving everything from Indian to Mexican to Southern food. 

Grab a street taco from Isidro’s, a paratha roll from Foody Moody, or an authentic po’boy from Where Ya At Matt.

Come Together after Covid


The RBCA’s mission is to build community. The annual Strawberry Festival is our signature event to do just that. We hope to see you and your neighbors there!

The Strawberry Festival will be held Saturday, May 6 from 12-5 pm at Richmond Beach Community Park, 2201 NW 197th St, Shoreline, WA 98177.

Please plan to walk or carpool to this popular event. If needed, overflow parking will be available at Syre Elementary, 19545 12th Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177.

More information here!

Questions or suggestions? Email the Strawberry Festival committee 



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Gloria's Flowers: Curvy petals drew my eye (and my lens)

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

(Sorry, I'm not good at i.d.'ing flowers, just birds! Shot this in a community garden last week.)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Accident





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Shoreline, Washington, man sentenced to 51 months in prison for illegal possession of ammunition

FMK Model AR-1 photo courtesy Spotter Up
Defendant in mental crisis possessed arsenal, including sniper rifles, on high floor of downtown hotel

Seattle – A 45-year-old Shoreline, Washington man was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 51 months in prison for unlawful possession of ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. 

Rustam Yusupov pleaded guilty in February 2023, following his arrest in March of 2022. At Tuesday’s sentencing hearing U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour said the prevalence of guns on the streets is leading “to a bloodbath in this country.”

“Washington State is a pioneer in Red Flag laws designed to keep firearms out of the hands of those who pose a danger,” said U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. 
“We will never know what motivated Mr. Yusupov to bring high powered firearms and sniper rifles to a downtown hotel. This prosecution means his arsenal has been surrendered to police, and he remains prohibited from purchasing more firearms in the future.”

According to records filed in the case, Seattle Police Officers were called to a downtown Seattle hotel room on March 10, 2022, with reports of a distraught man asking the hotel staff for assistance. When the officers went to the hotel room, they noted that furnishings had been over-tuned, with the mattress moved to block the door. Police found two firearms in the room – including a “ghost gun,” -- a firearm without a serial number.

Due to his agitated state, Yusupov was transported for medical attention. As officers were preparing to leave the hotel, a staff member working in the garage alerted them to weapons he had seen in Yusupov’s car. 

In the car were multiple firearms – including two additional “ghost guns.” 

In all, police recovered:
  • FMK Firearms Model AR-1 Extreme 5.56 NATO caliber rifle.
  • Aero Precision Model X15 5.56 caliber pistol.
  • Ruger Model 5.7 5.7x28mm caliber pistol.
  • Ruger Model 18029 Precision 6.5mm Creedmoor/.308 Winchester Caliber rifle.
  • Kel-Tec Model Sub 2000 9x19mm caliber rifle.
  • A North American Arms Corp. Derringer .22 revolver.
  • Two Polymer80 9mm caliber pistols with no serial number.
  • A skeletonized AR-15 5.56 NATO caliber pistol with no serial number.

In his plea agreement Yusupov admits that he is the subject of a domestic violence protection order. He had been ordered by King County Superior Court to surrender all his weapons. In March 2020 and again in May 2021, Yusupov was ordered to surrender his firearms and had signed paperwork and informed law enforcement that he no longer possessed any firearms.

When law enforcement went to search Yusupov’s home, they found the walls smeared with blood. Testing revealed that it was the blood of a dog. A dog was also found in the home in a kennel, badly malnourished. It was taken to a shelter for care.

The search of the home resulted in the recovery of two inert grenades; a container for 120mm rocket projectiles; hundreds of rounds of assorted ammunition (both handgun and rifle caliber), including 600 rounds of Israel Military Industries 5.56mm caliber ammunition; multiple handguns and rifle magazines (some loaded); assorted pistol slides; a ballistic vest with rifle plates; a bolt-action rifle; and assorted firearms accessories and firearms parts.

Yusupov is forfeiting multiple firearms and ammunition to the government.

The case was investigated by the Seattle Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives (ATF).

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Todd Greenberg.


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Hillwood Neighborhood Association annual meeting Thursday, May 4, 2023

 

The Hillwood Neighborhood Association will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Room 303.

Guest speaker is Police Chief Kelly Park. 

The Hillwood Neighborhood is bounded by 205th, Aurora, Richmond Beach Rd/185th, and 8th NW in north central Shoreline.


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May schedule for Shoreline Teen Center


Schedule of activities at the Shoreline Teen Center for March 2023. All activities start at 3:30pm at the Teen Center 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

The Shoreline Teen Center is a free teen center for youth aged Middle School to 18 years old. The Center provides hot food as well as many activities. They have basketball, pool, ping pong, foosball, video games, and art daily.

All activities are free of charge. For more information email aelliott@shorelinewa.gov

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Broadview Garden Club Plant Sale this weekend May 6-7, 2023

Broadview Garden Club Plant Sale
Sat and Sun, May 6 - 7, 
10:00am – 3:00pm
12513 4th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98177

Please join us at the second of three BGC plant sales. This sale will feature a variety of spring ephemerals including trillium; mouse plant; ferns, hostas; iris; hardy geranium, saxifrage, Solomon’s seal, a variety of herbs, limited veggie starts and more. 

Included are plants donated by the Miller Garden; Heronswood, Dunn Gardens. Proceeds support public gardens and local non-profits.

Funds raised are used to support garden club speakers and for donations to local, non-profit public gardens such as the gardens listed above. Approximately 85% of funds raised are donated. 

Other recipients include the Jimi Hendrix garden; Carkeek Park Salmon program; King Co Master Gardeners Shorecrest HS Culinary Arts Program; Broadview Prepares emergency preparedness; a local domestic violence family shelter and more.

Mark your calendar for the final sale of the year (location to be announced on FB a few days prior to the sale: Saturday June 3 - Sunday June 4

Email for more information


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Jobs: Career Fair TODAY at Seattle Golf Club in Shoreline


Join Shoreline Community College and your community at the Career Fair, hosted by the Seattle Golf Club on Wednesday, May 3 from 1:30pm-3:30pm

The community is invited to attend and learn about the various career opportunities and job postings available throughout the Seattle Golf Club. Managers from all departments will be on hand with interactive stations that will allow attendees to have some fun and win some great prizes! 

We are currently hiring several part time, full time and seasonal positions, including internships.


Recognized as one of the premier private golf clubs on the west coast, Seattle Golf Club is seeking hard working and energetic team members with a passion for personal and professional growth. Team members enjoy a positive and professional work environment while working with and for some of the most influential men and women in all of Seattle. 

We offer career building opportunities in multiple fields, including but not limited to turf management, hospitality management, culinary arts, event planning, golf management, business management, facilities management and communications. Even if a career in private clubs isn’t your end goal, the skills you will gain while working at Seattle Golf Club will help make you a better candidate for any career you aspire to pursue. We offer competitive wages and incredible benefits, including golf!


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