Correction: PROSA Plan Update Meeting: How Shoreline is incorporating your feedback

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Correction: This story was previously published with the indication that it was about the recent Shoreline Parks Bond. Not so.


Image courtesy City of Shoreline
The meetings are about the PROSA Plan, which is the plan that creates a 20-year vision and framework providing for Shoreline’s recreation and cultural programs and facilities, and for maintaining and investing in park and open spaces.

From the City of Shoreline:

Over the past year, we engaged with the community as we update the Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, and Arts (PROSA) Plan. 

We want to share what we’ve learned through our community engagement and early analysis and gather any additional feedback you may have. 

We’ll use your input from these meetings to shape our Strategic Action Initiatives and the draft PROSA plan.

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

We are hosting two virtual open houses on Monday, May 15. Meeting content will be the same, but we’re offering different times of day so you have more options to join us.

Afternoon Meeting
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81312380127

Evening Meeting
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82957583778

No need to RSVP. We’ll have a brief presentation at the beginning, and you can drop in at any time during the meeting and join the conversation! Spanish interpretation will be available. If you have other language access needs, contact Jacob Bilbo at Jbilbo@shorelinewa.gov.

If you are unable to attend, you can still provide input. You can review the presentation with our early analysis and email Jacob Bilbo at Jbilbo@shorelinewa.gov with any additional comments by May 21, 2023. 

We’ll post a recording of the meeting on the Shoreline PROSA website following the events.


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Thursday's sunset

Friday, May 12, 2023

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Complete with rays of sun beaming into the white clouds.





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Vision House luncheon raises almost $700,000 to fight homelessness


Pictured: John Camerer, Vision House Co-Founder; Melissa Gehrig, Executive Director; Ninevah Lowery, Jack and Jill Foundation; Geoff Tamman, Board President; Susan Camerer, Vision House Co-Founder and Presenting Sponsor – Camerer Real Estate, Windermere; Bob Goff, Author and Guest Speaker.

This past Monday, May 8, 2023 the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue had almost 700 guests eager and attentive to consider their legacy. 

The Vision House Luncheon featured speaker and New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who spoke on the joy of neighbors and community coming together to be a safety net - a safety net of care and support we all desperately need - especially local moms and kids at Vision House.

The goal of this event was to raise support for families experiencing homelessness in the greater Puget Sound area, and that is exactly what was done. Funds are still coming in, but so far almost $700,000 has been raised to help provide safety and healing for families.

Executive Director Melissa Gehrig shared about the continuum of care that Vision House provides for families.
“Families are in crisis and just getting them housed is not enough. We can’t just put someone in a house and expect them to be successful in keeping it.” 

Gehrig shared that the Vision House program includes case management, accountability, and time with licensed mental health counselors. This strategy has enabled Vision House to have a success rate historically of 90-92% in moving families to permanent housing.

Jacob's Well in Shoreline

Vision House is a nonprofit organization providing transitional housing, childcare and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness. Since its beginning in 1990, the faith-based organization has served more than 1,400 children, women and men experiencing homelessness, each receiving the support they need for achieving independence and self-sufficiency. 90% of participants who complete the program move into permanent housing. 

Headquartered in Renton, the agency is debt-free, owning and operating 46 units of housing and two childcare facilities in Renton and Shoreline (Jacob's Well); and two Diversion Centers in Renton and Burien – with a third planned for Shoreline.


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Cooling centers in King county

Hot Sun by David Law on Unsplash.com

With the anticipated heat events of the next week or so (see WeatherWatcher) the King County Regional Homeless Authority has released a complete list of cooling centers.

In our area the libraries are the primary option. 



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Shoreline Police make arrests in two incidents of suspects brandishing a gun

Weapons and ammunition removed from home of Shoreline suspect who threatened neighbor with an assault rifle. Photo courtesy Shoreline Police.

In the first reported incident, an individual threatened a neighbor with an assault rifle (location not provided). Officers responded quickly to the 911 call, obtained a search warrant and removed multiple weapons and ammunition from the suspect’s residence.

The suspect was arrested and charged with assault in the first degree. 

We couldn’t have done it without the diligent and extraordinary teamwork of our Criminal Investigations Unit, Special Emphasis Team detectives, and Patrol Officers.

Guns, ammunition, and drugs were confiscated from the vehicle of a man who was brandishing a gun at a Shoreline bar on 15th NE. Photo courtesy Shoreline Police.

In the second incident, Shoreline Police officers responded to a call about a man brandishing a gun at a bar in the 14500 block of 15th Ave NE. 

Thanks to the quick response and coordination of Shoreline officers, they were able to arrest the suspect and impound his vehicle for further investigation. With the assistance of the Criminal Investigations Unit and a Patrol Officer, a search warrant was executed, and the following items were seized:
  • 2 handguns (1 stolen)
  • Ammunition
  • Crystal Meth
  • Fentanyl Powder (59 grams)
  • Heroin
  • MDA Powder
  • 60 Fentanyl Pills (M30’s)
Police arrested the suspect and impounded his vehicle.


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Virtual Open House on Middle Housing in Shoreline – May 24

One example of "middle housing"
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
As part of the City of Shoreline’s update to its Comprehensive Plan, they are studying options to allow middle housing throughout the city.
 

The goal is to provide more housing choices in more locations for all our residents. 

We would like to invite you to join us for a virtual community open house on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to discuss what middle housing is, and how it would impact the Shoreline community.

Shoreline Middle Housing Virtual Open House

Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87344972726

This is an opportunity for us to hear your thoughts, concerns, and questions regarding middle housing. Your perspectives and experiences are essential to creating housing solutions that work for everyone in our community.

If you are interested in joining, please register for the event. Registration is optional; however, registered participants will receive a meeting reminder and any follow-up materials shared by the project team. 

If you choose not to register, the meeting information will be added to the Shoreline Comprehensive Plan Update webpage closer to the day of the meeting. We will also post a recording of the meeting to the site following the event.
 
Recent Changes in State Law

Washington’s new middle housing law will allow more housing units per lot in most neighborhoods in most cities across the state. 

However, the law leaves it up to cities to determine what that housing will look like. 

We will need to update Shoreline’s development code to comply with the law by mid-2025. Because of these recent changes, we are focusing on the different forms of middle housing like duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes and what they might look like in Shoreline.


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Jobs: City of Shoreline - multiple jobs

Check out the City of Shoreline jobs page at shorelinewa.gov/jobs for all open positions, including 
  • Customer Response Team Representative, 
  • Environmental Services Program Manager, 
  • Day Camp Leader, 
  • Ground Maintenance Seasonal Laborer, 
  • IT Specialist, 
and more!


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One man crime spree ends after suspect tracked by aircraft and arrested by Seattle police

Seattle Police took a suspect into custody following a series of crimes that left one man with a gunshot wound late Wednesday night, May 10, 2023.

Just before 12am, a homeowner in the Windermere neighborhood on Lake Washington in north Seattle called 911 after a family member found a man in their house. 

While on the phone, the victim saw their vehicle drive away from their house and noticed a purse was also missing from inside the residence.

The homeowner told officers a small tracking device was attached to a set of keys inside the missing purse. Using information from the device, the victim updated police with the location of their stolen car.

While officers worked to find the suspect and stolen vehicle, a road rage incident was reported in the 3000 block of NE 140th Street just after midnight. The suspect vehicle in the incident matched the description of the homeowner’s car taken during the burglary.

Around 12:30am, police received a report of a man shot as he sat in his vehicle at 3rd Avenue NW and NW 75th Street. Officers arrived and found the victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and damage to his vehicle caused by gunfire. 

The description provided by the victim also matched the vehicle stolen in the burglary. The victim was treated by Seattle Fire at the scene, then transported to Harborview Medical Center for further evaluation.

With assistance from Washington State Patrol aircraft, officers located the stolen vehicle and suspect in a Queen Anne neighborhood. However, the suspect refused to comply with commands and ran from police.

Additional patrol units arrived and set up containment as police on foot tracked the suspect. Officers found the man hiding in the backyard of a residence and took him into custody.

Police found evidence of a shooting and recovered the homeowner’s purse inside the stolen vehicle. Two officers sustained minor injuries during the foot pursuit and were evaluated by Seattle Fire.

The 59-year-old suspect was transported to the King County Jail and booked for investigation of assault and burglary.

--SPD Blotter


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The air is warm but the water is cold: how to stay safe around water

Participants at Kenmore Waterfront Activity Day all wore proper safety gear

With hot weather predicted in the coming weeks (see WeatherWatcher article) here are some important reminders from UW Medicine.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning kills about 4,000 people each year in the United States and it is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old.

Drowning is preventable. Dr. Chinenyenwa Mpamaugo, a pediatric resident at the University of Washington School of Medicine, says every family should be mindful of three priorities before spending time at a beach, lake, river or pool:

1. Wear a life jacket.

“Regardless of your capability of swimming and how good you think you are as a swimmer, I want to reinforce the importance of having a life jacket,” said Mpamaugo. “For any kid under age 5, all of them should be wearing a life jacket at any body of water.” 

Mpamaugo says any boat passenger or participant in open-water activities like paddle boarding or kayaking should wear a life jacket — and adults can set positive examples for children in this way. Young children need a life jacket even when playing near water or on a dock.

2. Avoid alcohol and other brain-affecting substances.

Dulling your senses on or near the water “will just make it harder for you to be aware of your surroundings and to stay safe,” Mpamaugo said.

3. Swim with a buddy and with a focused supervisor nearby.

“If you are that person and you have been tasked with supervising children or even adults, it's really important that you be the person to put your phone down to be able to put 100% into the role,” said Mpamaugo. “It's key that you are watching all of the people who are involved because of how quickly things can happen.”


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Senior Activity Center featuring new menus from different cultures


Each month, the Senior Activity Center will feature new menu items from various cultures in our society. 

Our professional chefs have chosen their favorite recipes to share with you as part of our daily Community Dining Program. We will continue to provide the meals for a suggested donation of $4/person aged 60 and over, and $10 for those under 60. 

Please reserve your seat by calling 206-365-1536. You DO NOT have to be a member to come and enjoy our meals. See you at the Center!

Doro Wat Ethiopian Chicken Stew
ETHIOPIAN CHICKEN DORO WAT
– Wednesday, May 17th – Meal Served 11:45am – 12:30pm.

Guest chef Mante will create her favorite recipe from home, Doro Wat Ethiopian Chicken Stew. 

This is a spicy (we will tone the spices down), mouthwatering, and comforting one-pot dish, slowly simmered in a blend of robust spices. 

The meal will also feature homemade buttermilk cheese, mixed greens and Injera Bread (flat bread). 

Please reserve your seat by calling 206-365-1536. You DO NOT have to be a member to come and enjoy our meals!

Soul food
SOUL FOOD
– Tuesday, May 23rd – Meal Served 11:45am – 12:30pm.

Your favorite chef, Donnie Bland, will serve up one of his favorite recipes, Chicken and Brown Gravy, with Sauteed Mixed Greens, Bacon Roll and a Watermelon dessert. 

You won’t want to miss out, so call soon to reserve your seat. 

You do not have to be a member to participate in this luncheon. Simply let us know that you are coming by calling 206-365-1536.

The Senior Activity Center is the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155


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Spring plant sale at Prince of Peace Saturday, May 13, 2023

 
The annual spring plant sale at Prince of Peace Church is this Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10am to 3pm.

Homegrown annuals, perennials, vegetable starts and houseplants at affordable prices.



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Shorewood girls varsity tennis qualifies six players for District 1 tournament

Thursday, May 11, 2023


Shorewood hosted the Wesco South tennis tournament on May 9 and 10, 2023 at Shorewood Courts. 

After coming off of a successful undefeated league season, the team was able to qualify six players that were entered to next week's District 1 state qualifying tournament.

Each league school had two singles and two doubles entries with the top five qualifying for District 1. 

Shorewood players that will move on in tournament play were: Sophomore Rylie Gettmann, singles champion, and junior Emily Lin who placed third in singles. 

Doubles qualifiers were: sophomore Alex Mignogna and sophomore Mari Brittle doubles champions, and seniors Lindsay Rand and senior Sophia Serwold placed second. 

Coach Moreno says " consistency has been the key to their success and knowing how to get through the tough points when they lose them and focus on the winning next point."

District 1 will be at Snohomish High School courts on May 16th and 17th with matches starting at 11am. The top five placers will qualify for the WIAA State 3A tennis tournament at Vancouver Tennis Center, Vancouver, Washington. Matches at state start on Friday May 26th at 8:30am and continue on Saturday May 27th.

Coach Moreno says "Congratulations to our Shorewood Girls tennis team!"

Wesco 3A South Tournament
At Shorewood H.S.


Singles (top 5 to districts)
  • Championship: Rylie Gettman (Shorewood) def. Paige Oliver (Edmonds-Woodway) 6-2, 6-3; 
  • 3rd/4th place: Emily Lin (Shorewood) def. Katelynne Wyckoff (Meadowdale) 6-0, 6-1; 
  • 5th/6th place: Cami Sikora (Shorecrest) def. Hannah Douglas (Lynnwood) 6-1, 6-2.
Doubles (top 5 to districts)
  • Championship: Mari Brittle-Alex Mignogna (Shorewood) def. (2nd place) Lindsay Rans-Sophia Serwold (Shorewood) 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 6-4; 
  • 3rd/4th place: Natalie Yockey-Mackenna Cook (Edmonds-Woodway) def. Claire Mitchell-Lily Haessler (Shorecrest) 6-4, 7-5
  • 5th/6th place: Emily Riggle-Meron Amha (Edmonds-Woodway) def. Jasmine Mudaliar-Bella Tang (Meadowdale) 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4).

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WeatherWatcher: Excessive heat watch in effect Saturday - Monday

 
Sunny day in Shoreline on 185th near Aurora Ave. March 2019
Photo by Carl Dinse
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an excessive heat watch to be in effect from Saturday afternoon until Monday afternoon. This is expected to turn into a heat advisory as we get closer to the weekend.

High pressure has built up in the upper atmosphere along the west coast interior, centered over interior British Columbia, Canada. This "heat dome" or dome of high pressure is pushing sinking heating air south and west into the Puget Sound region. This brings us glorious sunny weather, clear skies, and warm temperatures.

The sunny skies and warm air are making up for our unusually cold spring. Thursday and Friday high temperatures are expected to be in the mid 70's. We could even get near or just past 80°F on Friday and into the low to mid 80's on Saturday.

Sunday and Monday are when the heat starts to crank up, with high temperatures into the mid to upper 80's, or low 90's. There's a higher chance of seeing 90°F or more if you're south of Northgate, or away from Puget Sound. I expect most of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to be in the upper 80's to near 90°F.  Lake Forest Park might trend warmer.

At the tail end of this heatwave, as with most heat waves around here that end quickly, there is a slight chance of thunderstorms developing. An upper-level low over California might rotate some extra energy from the east up and over the Cascade Mountains. This could be enough energy combined with the cooling atmosphere to get convection started, leading to possible thunderstorm activity.

One of the dangers of this heat wave is it may drive a lot of people to go to the water. Water temperatures are still dangerously cold right now which will put a lot of people at risk of hypothermia if they spend time in the water.

If SeaTac reaches 90°F this weekend or Monday it could set the record for earliest day in the year breaking the 90°F mark. 

Beyond the weekend: Mostly sunny conditions are expected to continue through all next week, highs in the mid 70's and lows in the upper 50's. It's going to feel like summer for a while, outside of this heatwave it's probably welcomed by many after this cold and grey spring we've been having.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com


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LFP Garden Club annual plant sale Saturday May 13, 2023


On Saturday May 13. 2023 from 9am to 2pm the Lake Forest Park Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale.

Location: LFP Elementary School
37th Ave NE and Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park

We will have perennials for sun and shade ~ Sedums ~ Ferns ~ Native Plants ~ Grasses ~ Shrubs ~ Bulbs and more. 

All plants are grown by garden club members so will do well in our areas.

This year we will have a large variety of gently used Yard Arts from pots to cute little critters for the yard.. Also lots of gardening books.

We also have a great basket of gardening items and other goodies that we will be offering a chance to win. Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

Winner need not be on site to win. We will be calling the winner the next day.


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Massive Seattle / King county free clinic treats over 3,000 patients in a weekend

3,000 patients, 3,000 volunteers

Story and photos by Doug Cerretti

Seattle/King County Clinic (SKCC) brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, non-profits, private businesses and volunteers from across the State of Washington to produce a giant free health clinic at Seattle Center.

The Dental X-ray Computer Station serves two dentists and two dental technicians.

After a hiatus of three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a volunteer-driven four-day clinic providing free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare was held April 26 to 30, 2023.

Dentist requesting her next patient.

Dental care included extractions, x-rays and deep cleanings. Vision care included vision screening, complete eye exams, reading and prescription eyeglasses. 

And medical care included physical exams, x-rays, mammograms, ultrasounds, select lab tests, immunizations, foot and wound care, dermatology, physical and occupational therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, behavioral health, and more. 

SKCC is a major function of the Seattle Center Foundation.

X-rays using the handheld Nomad X-ray unit.

The day starts early for patients at 5:30am when admission tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis: 550 for dental, 325 for vision and 200 for medical care each day. 

Those patients needing additional care after SKCC are directed to community health clinics. I again volunteered at the dental x-ray station with a team of dental professionals for triage. 

Analyzing the X-ray to determine the required treatment.

Typically, the dentist will ask a patient what problems they are experiencing. During the examination, I enter the patient's name and ID number into the computer database.

Interpreters wearing red vests are highly visible.

If an x-ray is needed, the dental technician will use a Nomad handheld x-ray unit. The x-ray will appear on the computer screen and the dentist will determine the course of action. 

The patient is sent to one of 89 dental chairs manned by a dentist and dental technician for treatment. 

Dentist communicating with a patient
using an off-site interpreter

In person interpreters are available but if one is not, an interpreter from a remote location is used with a communication station. This SKCC clinic served over 3000 patients with the support of over 3000 volunteers.

The next SKCC will be held February 15-18, 2024

See our previous article on SKCC


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Idol top 5 contestant from Federal Way

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Iam Tongi with Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell
The TV singing competition American Idol just cut contestants to the Top 5. 

Among them is a King county man. 

Federal Way's Iam Tongi advanced to the Top 5 on American Idol
Vote for Iam this Sunday night on KOMO-TV. 
While the show airs on ABC at 8pm (PST), the voting is open on May 14 from 5-7pm (PST).

--Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell


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Community Work Party at Twin Ponds North on Saturday, May 13, 2023


Community Work Party at Twin Ponds North

Saturday, May 13, from 9:30-12:30

On May 13, from 9:30-12:30, the Washington Native Plant Urban Forest Stewards will be hosting a community work party, at Twin Ponds North.

We meet on the far NW side of the park, along 155th street, west of the parking lot.

Please bring gloves, hand pruners, water, and snack. We will have tools on site to help with the projects.

Contact us with any questions at northtwinpondsrestoration@gmail.com

All Are Welcome!


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Controlled burn in Kenmore for firefighter training

Shoreline Fire crews training in Kenmore
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Shoreline Fire is always happy to have a house to burn down.

It means the crews get real life experience in actual buildings of the type they will encounter on calls.

We are so thankful when someone donates their building to us for “real” training!

On Monday, they had a house in Kenmore that was slated for demolition. Fire crews will be at the building in the 6500 block of NE 202nd in Kenmore from 10am to 3pm, Monday through Thursday.

If you have a structure to donate call 206-533-6500. They are happy to practice on commercial buildings as well as residential. In recent years they trained on the Shoreline pool and the Sears property at Shoreline Place.

--Diane Hettrick


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King county libraries expanding hours starting Sunday, May 14, 2023

top row: Kenmore by Mike Remarcke; Richmond Beach by Steven H. Robinson
second row: Shoreline by Steven H. Robinson; Lake Forest Park by KCLS

The King county library system is expanding its open hours and days, beginning Sunday, May 14, 2023. The changes affect all our local libraries.

Click on a library name to visit the location page and preview new hours.

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Fire in vacant Lake City apartment building

Lake City fire photo by John Odegard

By David Cuerpo in Fireline

Seattle — Early Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023 at 4:42am, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a two-story vacant apartment building at the 13500 block of Lake City Way NE. 

Engine 39 arrived first on scene at 4:48am and confirmed heavy smoke and flames coming through boarded up windows of the building. They removed several boards to gain access to the fire, but quickly realized it was not safe to enter due to high heat, smoke and unkept conditions of the vacant building.

Battalion 6 took command of the scene and ordered all responding units to transition to a defensive strategy by pouring water on the fire at a safe distance away from the building. 

Photos by John Odegard

Seattle Police and the Seattle Department of Transportation were requested to the scene to close down Lake City Way NE so firefighters could work safely. 

At 5:04am, the Deputy Chief took command of the scene and upgraded the incident to a 2-alarm fire requesting additional resources to protect adjacent buildings from the fire.

The scene began to stabilize by 5:29am and crews had the fire under control thirty minutes later. A few units remain on scene through the morning to monitor for flare ups. 

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.



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Jobs: City of Lake Forest Park seasonal maintenance workers

City of Lake Forest Park
Seasonal maintenance workers
$30.82 - $36.25 Hourly

Performs general grounds maintenance duties including preparation of walking trails and fields at assigned city and park sites, and basic maintenance tasks in city right-of-way including vegetation control, asphalt, concrete, gravel, and drainage repairs. 

Operates a range of small powered and specialized equipment. Provides support for special events. May perform duties of similar complexity in other maintenance areas as required or assigned. 

Because of the small size of the city staff, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of field duties as required from time to time.



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Tennis camp for middle and high school students from Arnie Moreno

Tennis coach Arnie Moreno
Shorewood varsity tennis coach Arnie Moreno is going to have a tennis camp for middle school and high school students, July 10th to 14th, 2023. Two hours each day from 10am to 12 noon.

For all skill levels from beginners to advanced. Rackets provided for use during the camp if needed. Learn to play tennis for a lifetime of fun! 

Liability waiver can be submitted on the day the student starts the camp. Copy and print the schedule and liability waiver.

Arnie Moreno
  • PTR Certified Tennis Instructor
  • Shorewood High School Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
  • Shorewood High School Boys Varsity Tennis Coach
  • Shorewood High School 428 wins 16 Wesco South League Championships
  • WesCo South Coach of the Year 2022
  • Seattle P – I Girls Tennis Coach of the Year 2005
  • King 5 “ Coach that makes a Difference” Feb. 2008
  • Washington State University “ Educator of Excellence” Award 2007
LOCATION: Shorewood HS tennis courts, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
  • Time/ Days: MONDAY – thru - FRIDAY 10am to 12 noon
  • Dates: July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
LAST DAY OF CAMP JULY OF CAMP July 14, 2023
  • * 17th and 18th make up dates only for rain out lesson
  • * Call instructor for dates of make up lessons 206-412-3191
COST
  • 5 two hour lessons for $125 or $25 per lesson
  • *Family plan – more than one family member in the camp :
  • 5 2 hour group lessons for $100 per student or $ 20 / day- per student.
  • Checks payable to Arnie Moreno or pay by lesson or number of lessons you plan to take.
    • Mail payment or bring to first day of practice.
    • 18904-32nd AVE NE, Lake Forest Park, WA. 98155
Ball Machine - Live ball drills - Fundamentals
Games and Matches - Skill drills – Strategy

ALL LEVELS OF SKILL – BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED - MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL

RACKET PROVIDED IF NEEDED - BALLS PROVIDED

Required by first week of tennis camp: 
  • emergency contact 
  • insurance coverage information
PLEASE CALL or email ARNIE MORENO TO SIGN UP, signups accepted on any day during the camp

CONTACT INFORMATION
ENROLLMENT FORM
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Student name __________________________________________

Parent signature ________________________________________

Emergency contact # ____________________________________

Insurance ( name of company only ) _______________________________________

I release any claim for liability for Summer Tennis Skills and Drills ( Camp ), instructors and Moreno Company. I understand the risk involved in physical activities required in tennis and hold the Camp and instructors harmless. The Camp and instructors will use appropriate and safe instructional techniques, equipment and drills.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Year Off

 
Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE


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Basketball camps for Shorewood female basketball players

Reserve your spot now! We are excited to offer our camps to future Shorewood Girls Basketball Players.

CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Register through the district payment site
  • You will need to select "Summer Camps" through Items at your student's school. 
  • You will also be prompted to fill out a google registration form that includes submitting your student's t-shirt size (included in the camp price).
All incoming 3rd-8th grade girls are invited to attend this summer's basketball camps at Shorewood High School. 

Our camps are run by the Shorewood Girls Basketball coaching staff and current players, and are designed for skill development, learning offensive/defensive team concepts through small sided games and connecting with future and current Shorewood Stormray basketball players.

This is a great opportunity for girls of all skill levels to come together for 4 days in the summer to develop their basketball skills and have fun!

Please email Coach Glasser if you have any questions:brandon.glasser@ssd412.org


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City to remove poisonous hemlock from several locations in Richmond Beach and RB Saltwater Park

Hemlock photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Poisonous Hemlock Removal

Shoreline’s Grounds Maintenance team will perform chemical treatment for poison-hemlock in several locations in the Richmond Beach neighborhood including Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

Poison-hemlock (conium maculatum) is an acutely toxic weed. 

All parts of the plant are poisonous and are a hazard to people and animals. 

Eating the plant is most dangerous, but it can also be toxic to the skin and respiratory system. 

Even the dead canes of the plant can remain toxic for up to three years.

We have attempted to control known poison-hemlock locations over the last few years by removing the plants by hand but have failed to completely get rid of them. 
Due to the danger for people, pets, and wildlife, we need to use chemical controls to stop the spread of this plant.

The City is committed to using pesticides only as a last resort when non-chemical methods have failed. See our Integrated Pest Management policy for more information.
 
Treatment locations: 
  • Richmond Beach Dr. NW between NW 195th and NW 196th
  • 15th Ave NW between 14th Ave NW and NW 175th
  • NW Richmond Beach Rd adjacent to 1240 NW Richmond Beach Rd
  • Richmond Beach Saltwater Park – several locations

We will post signs at the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park locations before and during chemical application.

Identifying poison-hemlock
What to do if you find poison-hemlock
  • If you see poison-hemlock on City property, please use the Report a Noxious Weed form to report it to King County Noxious Weed Control.
  • If you see poison-hemlock on your own property and you would like help creating a weed management plan, email noxious.weeds@kingcounty.gov or call 206-477-9333.
  • If you plan to remove it yourself, always wear gloves and long sleeves. Take frequent breaks when working on removal. Dig it up or pull and discard in the trash (not in your green compost bin).

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Kenmore joins Shoreline Community Court, expanding innovative, problem-solving court services in North King County

KENMORE, Wash. – To build stronger and safer neighborhoods and help prevent repeat of criminal behavior, the City of Kenmore has partnered with King County District Court to join the Shoreline Community Court. 

The Shoreline / Kenmore Community Court is an alternative, problem-solving court that differs from traditional courts by seeking to identify and address the underlying challenges of court participants that may contribute to further criminal activity. An accompanying resource center connects participants and community members to an array of services.

King County District Court Judge Karama H. Hawkins hears cases at the Shoreline / Kenmore Community Court on Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

The community resource center, co-located with the Shoreline / Kenmore Community Court, connects court participants – and anyone else in the community – to services that will help address their needs and give them a chance to have a better outcome. 

The resource center is open on Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Shoreline City Hall and includes community partners that provide services such as healthcare/insurance, education, job training, behavioral health, substance use disorder help, and more. 

There is also a virtual resource center available online. The in-person and virtual resource center are open to everyone in the community – you do not need to be a community court participant to access the services. 

At the Kenmore branch of the King County Library, there is a computer reserved exclusively for the virtual resource center every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

Community court participants are charged with low-level, quality of life crimes. Examples include disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia, vehicle prowl and minor in possession. Driving-related cases are not currently eligible, and participants must not have any violent felony convictions in the last five years; any pending violent felony charges; or a sex offender history.

“Sometimes the traditional criminal justice system does not address the root causes of the criminal behavior,” said Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig. 
“In the case of non-violent offenders with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, or other challenges, if we can step in and provide better assistance and access to more services that can help break the cycle, we can make Kenmore safer for everyone.”

Community members who would like to volunteer for the Kenmore / Shoreline Community Court and/or the resource center can contact volunteer@kenmorewa.gov or 425-398-8900.

More Information on King County District Court Shoreline/Kenmore Community Court webpage


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Shorewood softball vs Arlington


Varsity softball
Shorewood vs. Arlington 
at Meridian Park 5-9-2023


Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s) 
  • Arlington: E. Larson and Ally Sahnow (catcher)
  • Shorewood: Ellie Van Horn and Riley Wheaton (catcher)
Highlights

Arlington: 
  • E. Morris 2-3 (2B)
  • R. Sahnow 2-3
Shorewood: 
  • Yuri Siler 2-4 (2B)
  • Riley Wheaton 2-4
  • Cayden Wheaton 2-3 
  • Rose Gallagher 1-3 (2B)
  • Ashley Kendrick 3-4
Coach Paul Jensen


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Name the Stormray's mascot

Stormray mascot photo courtesy Shorewood Boosters

Shorewood High School Fans! Our mascot is here but needs a name. 

Alumni, students and community members can share their ideas in the Stormray Name Survey! 

And here is the official logo.


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Elections this fall for three school board positions

School board members must live in their district

Elections for Shoreline School Board District Directors will be held this fall for positions in Districts 1, 4 and 5. 

The filing deadline for candidates is May 15-19, 2023. Interested candidates must be registered voters residing in those respective district boundaries. 

The Shoreline School Board is a local board, established by the Washington State Legislature. Although each of the five members comes from a different geographical area in the district, all board members are elected by all Shoreline voters. Board members serve a four-year term.




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Join us for RAINBOW BINGO Friday, May 12, 2023

Tuesday, May 9, 2023


Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center holds our monthly fundraiser RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess Sylvia O’Stayformore!


  • Friday, May 12, 2023
  • Games start 7pm, doors open at 6:00pm.
  • Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center,
    • southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus,
    • 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline WA 98155.
  • Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
  • Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.
  • The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.
  • Register online https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/events/special-events/
  • Call 206-365-1536 if not registering online.
  • $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.
Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve beer, wine and Jell-O shots.


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Comics and Cosplay at Shoreline Library for comic book fans

Browsers check out the offerings at Shoreline Library comic book day

According to Popverse.com, Free Comic Book Day was the brainchild of retailer Joe Field in 2001, inspired by Baskin-Robbins’ “Free Scoop Night” promotional efforts at his local ice cream parlor.

Darth Vader and R2D2 had a brief skirmish at the library

The first FCBD took place the next year, giving away more than two million comic books from just four publishers. It was such a success that it quickly became an annual event.

Time for a photo op with Captain America at the Shoreline Library

It is held the first Saturday in May, this year on May 6, 2023, at participating libraries and stores. Locally, the Shoreline Library and Arcane Comics in Shoreline can be counted on to participate.

Comic book day brings some interesting patrons to the library

The Shoreline Library welcomes cosplayers for the event, delighting fans and all library patrons with appearances by R2D2, Storm Troopers, and other characters.

Boxes of comics at Arcane Comics stretched across two storefronts

Arcane Comics, with less interior space than the library, put their offerings in a long row of boxes in front of the store so shoppers could browse at will.

Shoppers went inside the store as well to check out the offerings

Of course they have the distinct advantage of being open year-round! They are located in Parkwood Plaza at 15202 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133, across the street from Jersey's Great Food and Spirits.

--All photos by Steven H. Robinson


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