New class at Red Sky Gallery

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

 
Jamee Linton

Color Strategies For Acrylic Paint With Jamee Linton

Red Sky Gallery is offering a three hour session with artist Jamee Linton on Color Strategies For Acrylic Paint.

The three hour session will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10am. Cost $95.

Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, on the upper level.



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World Turtle Day on May 23

Eastern box turtle courtesy of Danielle Brigida

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Please help us shell-a-brate World Turtle Day. You won't be in trouble if you don't, but it'd be real cool if you did.

Did you know that the U.S. is home to the largest number of different native turtle species and subspecies in the world? These adorable reptiles play an integral role in keeping habitats and ecosystems healthy. 

Sadly, law enforcement officials have reported a rise in the trafficking of native turtles in our own backyards.

Help us protect these magnificent creatures and their homes. Here are some ways you can help turtles


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Seattle Wind Symphony ending their 2022-2023 season with a free concert at Benaroya Hall

Seattle Wind Symphony is ending ther 2022-2023 season with an Independence Day-themed concert at Benaroya Hall - for FREE! 

We hope that Shoreline community members will be able to attend.

Star-Spangled Spectacular
Monday July 3, 2023 at 7:30pm
Benaroya Hall / Mark S Taper Auditorium
200 University St, Seattle

Tickets are free but RSVP is required:

Donations greatly appreciated to help keep this concert free for the whole community.
We will see you back in Shoreline for our 2023-2024 season :)

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Blood Drive at Shoreline City Hall on Memorial Day

By Thomas Petersen

Bloodworks Northwest is looking for donors on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. 

They will be set up in the lobby of Shoreline City Hall, 175th and Midvale, from 9am to 3pm. Appointments are available at www.bloodworksnw.org or by calling 800-398-7888. 

Walk-ups will be welcome, but only for unfilled appointment times; there will be no waiting in the lobby.

Blood shortages have persisted, but Bloodworks is hoping to see a recovery this summer. "Dormant" or out-of-the-habit donors are urged to return, and first-timers are especially encouraged. Making an appointment with a friend is a fun way to go, too.

Donating blood is safe and healthy and takes about 45 minutes from start to cookies. Most healthy adults over 110 pounds are eligible. All donors are screened for certain health conditions, medications, or travel histories that might defer a person to ensure a safe blood supply. 

Masks must be worn at all times.

There have been recent changes in some deferrals that began in response to public health threats 40 years ago which are no longer barriers to giving blood. More information and the list of restrictions that may apply can be found at www.bloodworksnw.org.



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Sunset panorama

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

 
Photo by Ron Greeley

You may want to click on this photo to see a larger version. It was taken on Saturday with the baby thunderclouds and the ice-smooth sea.



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Federal Way celebrates Iam Tongi for being crowned the newest American Idol

American Idol winner Iam Tongi is from Federal Way

Federal Way Mayor Jim Farrell is delighted that  Iam Tongi has been crowned the newest American Idol.
Though his hometown may be in Kahuku, Hawaii, the City of Federal Way is proud to call him one of our own. 
We have been in touch with Iam and are working on a public event celebration for our winner! We are tentatively planning to celebrate Iam at noon on Saturday, May 27, at The Commons at Federal Way.
Keep up the fantastic work, Iam - you have a bright future!
Friends of Iam Tongi with Mayor Jim Ferrell in Federal Way WA
Photo courtesy City of Federal Way WA

Some close family friends of our American Idol winner Iam Tongi stopped by the City of Federal Way to meet with us today! 



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Rep. Davina Duerr celebrates signing of HB 1181

Signing HB 1181 sponsored by Rep Davina Duerr

Legislative District 1 Rep Davina Duerr celebrated the signing of HB 1181 which she sponsored in the House in the recent session.

It is designed to improve the state's response to climate change by updating the state's planning framework.

Rep. Duerr says "HB 1181 was signed into law! This bill is about planning. It’s about our planet. But most of all, it’s about our kids. 
"Suburban sprawl has done nothing but give us longer, more expensive commutes; more pollution; and neighborhoods in areas most at risk of flooding and wildfires. HB 1181 puts us on a path to lower costs, less pollution, and a better future for all our children.

"Thank you to all of you who have shown your support every step of the way!"
The 1st Legislative District includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, Briar, Alderwood Manor, Cottage Lake.


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Jobs: WSDOT Project Delivery Environmental Assistant (TPS2 In-Training)

WSDOT
Project Delivery Environmental Assistant (TPS2 In-Training)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$55,755 - $82,845 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Environmental Office has a fantastic opportunity for a professional who has a passion for environmental issues and responsible project delivery. In this position, you will be able to apply your current environmental policy and biology experience and training as well as develop both the breadth and depth of your professional knowledge through hands on training and collaboration with WSDOT staff, Federal, State, and Local agencies, Tribal governments, and the public.

The primary undertaking of this position will be to provide environmental support to fish passage and habitat restoration projects: from early concepts through project completion and monitoring. Your involvement and initiative will be supporting the natural ecology of our region and the livelihood of the public. With this in mind, WSDOT is searching for someone wants to make a truly rewarding contribution. This is a unique hybrid role where you will spend about half your time as a biologist and the other half doing environmental documentation and permitting.

Job description and application


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Youth volleyball camp on June 12, 13 and 14 for all incoming 4th-9th graders in the west corridor

Future Stormrays! 

We will be hosting a youth volleyball camp on June 12, 13 and 14, 2023 for all incoming 4th-9th graders in westside schools feeding Shorewood. 4:30 - 6:30pm

The camp will be led by the Shorewood coaching staff and student athletes. It will cover the principles of volleyball skills including:
  • forearm passing
  • overhead passing
  • serving
  • attacking
  • basics of individual defense
This is a great way for our student athletes to build community while having fun playing volleyball!

Registration link here  - $90 per student.

Interested or have questions? Contact coach Brittany


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Insurance Commissioner: What Washington’s new pet insurance bill means for you

Oliver. Photo by Austin Carpp
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee signed Washington state’s new pet insurance bill, Senate Bill 5319, into law in April.

What’s it mean for you? More protection and less confusion.

The bill, based on model legislation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, adds protections for pet owners, requires insurers to disclose information about coverage, and establishes training and licensing requirements for sellers.

Definitions

SB 5319 establishes uniform definitions for terms frequently used in pet insurance policies. The defined terms include chronic condition, congenital anomaly, hereditary disorder, orthopedic, preexisting condition, renewal, veterinarian, veterinary expenses, waiting period and wellness program.

If your insurance policy includes any of these terms, the company is required to use the definition cited in SB 5319 and make that definition available on its website.

Disclosures

If you’re purchasing pet insurance, the insurer is required to let you know if the policy excludes coverage based on preexisting conditions, hereditary disorders, congenital anomalies or disorders, or a chronic condition. If there’s any other exclusions, the policy must include specific language to that effect.

Your insurer also must let you know if your policy has any limitations (like a waiting period, deductible, coinsurance, or policy limit), and if your coverage reduces or premiums increase based on your claims history, your pet’s age, or a change in your location.
Free look period

After you purchase a policy, you have 15 days to change your mind, return the policy and get your money back — provided you haven’t filed a claim.

Exclusions

Policies may have exclusions for preexisting conditions, and the burden to show any condition already existed falls to your insurance company — not the pet owner.

Waiting periods aren’t allowed for accident coverage. Policies can impose waiting periods (up to 30 days) for coverage of illnesses or orthopedic conditions, but they can be waived with a medical examination.

Your insurance company can’t require a medical examination for a policy renewal.

Wellness programs

Wellness programs are usually subscription-based and help spread out costs for vet check-ups, vaccinations, and, in some cases, necessary specialty foods. A wellness program is different than an insurance policy. Your pet’s eligibility for insurance can’t be tied to participation in a wellness program, and insurers can’t market a wellness program as pet insurance or market a wellness program while selling pet insurance.

Licensing

Anyone selling pet insurance must complete the required training and become licensed by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

The bill goes into effect on January 1, 2024.


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Seattle City Light: keep balloons away from power lines

Photo courtesy Seattle City Light
Seattle City Light reports that on Saturday, May 20, 2023, they had a balloon-related power outage. 

They ask that you please remember to:
  1. Keep balloons indoors
  2. Secure them with weights
  3. Don't release balloons outdoors
  4. When the party is over, puncture to prevent flyaways
  5. NEVER retrieve balloons tangled in power lines
The latex variety are very dangerous to birds, as well.



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Recology Stores answer questions, provide a recycling class, and offer products that promote a zero-waste lifestyle

The products sold at the Recology Stores are curated to reflect their Waste Zero mission and meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • Made from recycled and/or upcycled materials
  • Part of a circular economy, considering their environmental impact from the beginning of their life cycle to the end
  • Designed to replace single-use items with long-lasting alternatives
  • Educational, teaching tips on how to lessen your footprint
  • Made locally to our stores in Washington State
Come to a "Where Does It Go?" workshop at a Recology retail storefronts. You'll learn everything you need to know about recycling, composting, and trash!
  • Shoreline: June 28, 2023 at 4pm
  • Canyon Park: June 7, 2023 at 4pm
Locations also accept hard-to-recycle items for collection, and each store is staffed by a team of recycling experts who can answer questions, offer advice about reducing waste, and provide in-person support on your Recology Customer Service needs.

The Recology Store Shoreline
15235 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline WA 98133
206-417-3877

The Recology Store Bothell
Canyon Park
22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy #111
Bothell WA 98021
425-398-8612


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Visit the Art Cottage Residency at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Cedar bark basket by Jacinthe Demmert
at the Shoreline Art Cottage
Visit the Art Cottage Residency at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park to visit Jacinthe Demmert, who will be weaving cedar bark wall hangings based on forms found on the shore of the Salish Sea.

- Fridays June 2nd and 9th, 4-6pm
- Saturdays June 3rd and 10th 12-6pm.

Come in to see fiber transforming to function as Jacinthe prepares and weaves Western Red Cedar bark into useable baskets.

The City of Shoreline Public Art Program provides space to a qualified artist, or artist team, interested in exploring their art practice while providing a regular presence at the Art Cottage and creating options for viewers to observe and engage with this creative process. 

For its fourth season in 2023, the Shoreline Public Art Program will fund up to three residencies. 

The Art Cottage is located on an idyllic bluff overlooking the Salish Sea at the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline, 2021 NW 190th, Shoreline WA 98177.

6-1-23 Story updated to reflect changes to open hours.

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Hawthorne blossoms that look like snow

Monday, May 22, 2023

Photo by Gordon Snyder

So many blossoms that it looks like snow, but look closely, it's finally Springtime for this Hawthorn.
Along the walking path at Horizon View Park.

--Gordon Snyder





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Humor: Scary movies

 
Humor by Margaret Hartley


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Lake Forest Park: multiple candidates for open council seats and contested Mayoral race


At the close of the filing period on Friday, May 19, 2023, it appears that Lake Forest Park is in for a lively election season.

Long-time councilmember Tom French has left his council position to challenge incumbent mayor Jeff Johnson.

Vying for his council seat #6 are;

Phillippa Kassover has chosen to retire from her council seat (see previous article

Candidates who have filed for her seat #4 are:

Incumbent Lorri Bodi in position #2 has no challengers. Barring a vigorous and unlikely write-in candidate, she has effectively been re-elected to her seat. Her statement was previously published.

Races with more than two candidates will be in a primary in August with the top two advancing to the general election in November.

Residents can check their registration information at My Voter Information

--Diane Hettrick


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HomeTechHacker: 5 Reasons You Should Consider a Chromebook for Your Next Laptop

By Marlon Buchanan

What’s a Chromebook?

Chromebooks run ChromeOS, a Linux-based operating system featuring Chrome web browser as its primary interface. 

Most other laptops run either Windows or macOS. Chromebooks are designed to primarily be used while connected to the Internet because most ChromeOS applications are in the cloud.

Chromebooks have done well in the education market. Many schools have adopted them as a budget and security-conscious alternative to Windows laptops and iPads. My son’s school recently switched from iPads to Chromebooks because they found them less expensive and easier to support.

Reason #1: Chromebooks cost less

Most Chromebooks cost less than $400. A good, fully functional Chromebook can be found for $300 or less. That is less than the average cost of a Windows laptop and significantly less than Apple laptops.

Reason #2: Chromebooks have excellent battery life

Chromebooks are renowned for their battery life. You can find many that get 10-12 hours off of a full charge. 

Most Windows laptops can’t make it through a whole business day of regular usage without a charge. The MacBook Air and Pro get closer to Chromebook battery life but at a premium price.

Reason #3: You use a laptop and a large tablet

Chromebooks can double as Android tablets. Popular touchscreen models come with the Google Play market installed and run most Android apps, including games. You can easily turn your laptop into a large and fully functional Android tablet.

Reason #4: You value security

ChromeOS is more secure than Windows by design. They are much stricter on the type of software that can be installed, and their default security settings are designed to keep you safe. Also, as a less popular OS, they aren’t as enticing for hackers to exploit. The reduced popularity combined with the increased security means fewer exploitable bugs than Windows and MacOS. No OS is completely secure, but ChromeOS leads the laptop pack.

Reason #5: You don’t really need MS Office apps

Many people buy Windows laptops because they want to run Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides can create documents that do most of what you want them to do and they can run on any computer with a modern web browser. You can even save your files from Google in MS Office formats.

I’m sure some of you have occasions where you have to use MS Office. 

You can buy an Office 365 subscription with the money you saved from not buying a Windows or Mac laptop and access Office Online. If you purchased a Chromebook that also runs Android apps you can you simply download the Office Android apps for free.

A couple of reasons not to buy a Chromebook

#1: You use a lot of Microsoft or Apple software


If you are deep in the Apple ecosystem, or you are a power user and rely heavily on various Microsoft software, you are going to be better off with a MacBook or Windows laptop. You can’t add a lot of desktop-based software to Chromebooks, and they don’t integrate seamlessly into other ecosystems.

#2 Your Wi-Fi isn’t very good.

If you aren’t going to be in places with a stable wifi connection to the Internet then your Chromebook will be a waste of money. This is somewhat true for most portable devices without a cellular connection, but for a machine built to access services from and store files in the cloud, this is extremely true.

Marlon Buchanan, HomeTechHacker
Marlon Buchanan is a best-selling author, IT Director, and founder of HomeTechHacker.com, a website with free resources to help you make the most of your home technology. 

If you have questions or comments about this article you can contact Marlon through his website or on Twitter.




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Gloria's Birds: Varied thrush photobomb

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

 One beautifully posed bird and one just passing through...



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Last Chance to Attend to the Third Place Commons Breakfast on May 25th

The Third Place Commons Back in the Commons Again Annual Community Breakfast is coming up this Thursday, May 25th at 7am, which means this is officially your last chance to get tickets!

This grand annual tradition provides vital operating funds to support the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and other beloved programs of Third Place Commons, including live music every weekend, community fairs, personal enrichment programs, and much more.

Get your ticket here to join in the festivities including: 
  • A delicious breakfast courtesy of Honey Bear Bakery
  • A fun, fast-paced live auction led by Auctioneer Ken Carson (Field Host for the Seattle Sounders)
  • Presentation of the Friends of the Community Award to the LFP Climate Action Committee
  • Live music from Glen Milner and Alisa McFeron of The Milner Family Fiddles
  • A joyful reunion with our wonderful Commons community
  • The opportunity to provide vital support to Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market!
Community support makes everything at Third Place Commons possible, from fostering a welcoming gathering space to hosting endless free events to offering the LFP Farmers Market each year.
The generous support of sponsors ensures that all proceeds from the breakfast benefit Third Place Commons, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, its flagship program the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, and hundreds of other free events each year.

Special thanks to Platinum Sponsors Honey Bear Bakery, Shoreline Community College Foundation, and the Town Center at Lake Forest Park (owned by Merlone Geier Partners), whose ongoing partnership and support are greatly appreciated.

Third Place Commons fosters real community in real space, and your support makes it possible. So get your ticket today! Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Sunset from Richmond Beach

Photo by Carl Dinse

Another beautiful sunset, this one on Saturday from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.




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Volunteers spruce up the Denmore Pathway on Saturday morning

Volunteers at the Densmore Pathway
Photo by Marla Tullio
Close to a dozen volunteers came to the Densmore Pathway on Saturday morning, May 20, 2023 to pull weeds and plant a few flowers and shrubs in the planting beds along the path. 

They worked along the entire block of the Pathway. 

Leader Marla Tullio said "We all were pretty much spread out working in areas East, West and in between!"

Shoreline Walks Leader Donna came through the Pathway with a very large group on her "Echo Lake Church Walk" so the timing was good to have the Pathway looking its best.

"They were all full of smiles and thank yous as they passed us
The heron concentrates on the fish, oblivious to the volunteer weeding his pond
Photo by Jay Sundahl

The Densmore Pathway is a Shoreline Right of Way that neighbors turned into an award-winning park. It runs between Densmore and Ashworth and would be N 188th if it were an actual street.

On the Ashworth entrance there is a Little Free Library, a park bench, and an enclosed bulletin board. The Densmore entrance has a wider space and is the location for National Night Out gatherings.

Art adorns the pathway. Fish swim through the grasses as a heron stands by waiting for dinner. A giant dragonfly floats overhead.

--Diane Hettrick


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Vendor Fair Tuesday for home improvement resources

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The City of Shoreline is holding a vendor fair on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 6-8pm in the lobby of City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N. Free parking in the city garage on the north side of the building.

The fair is free as is the Permitting 101 session at 7pm. 

No appointments are necessary and it is open to anyone who lives in the larger region, not just Shoreline residents.

Vendors meet with home owners at April's vendor fair
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Vendors who will have materials and representatives 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

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House and Senate bills signed by Gov. Jay Inslee to help enhance election security and remove barriers to civic participation

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
OLYMPIA — New laws and funding requested and supported by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs during the 2023 Legislative session will help ensure the integrity of Washington’s elections and improve access to the ballot for eligible voters.

The bipartisan elections measures signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee help advance Secretary Hobbs’ top priorities of election security, voter education, and fighting election disinformation.

“These new laws and critical funding will go a long way toward reducing barriers to voter registration and enhancing election security,” Secretary Hobbs said. 
“I thank the Legislature and Governor Inslee for the bipartisan support of these efforts to help ensure more secure and accessible elections and greater voter engagement and participation.”

These bills include:

Senate Bill (SB) 5208, Secretary of State-requested legislation sponsored by Sen. Yasmin Trudeau of Tacoma, enables online voter registration with the last four digits of a Social Security number instead of a driver license or state ID number. This benefits residents who do not need a driver license, including older voters and people with mobility issues.

SB 5112, Secretary of State-requested legislation sponsored by Sen. Sam Hunt of Olympia, streamlines voter registration at the Washington Department of Licensing while improving security and accuracy of voter rolls. Voter registration becomes automatic for people who have proven their citizenship while applying for an enhanced driver license or enhanced state ID card.

SB 5082, sponsored by Sen. Patty Kuderer of Bellevue, abolishes advisory votes, which voters have often found confusing. This bill clarifies that voters are being asked to decide issues, not provide opinions, and will save taxpayer money. Printing the advisory votes and their descriptions on ballots and in Voters’ Pamphlets cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in multiple election cycles.

“Advisory votes wasted public money, ballot space, and voters’ time, all to ask people to make decisions that had no consequences,” Sec. Hobbs said. “Getting rid of them was long overdue.”

SB 5152, Secretary of State-requested legislation sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez of Seattle, prohibits political campaigns from using realistic but false images, videos, or audio with undisclosed manipulation, known as “deepfakes,” to deliberately spread election disinformation. Campaigns targeted by deepfakes can now go to court to seek an injunction and sue for damages.

“As technology evolves, we have to be vigilant about malicious disinformation in new ways,” Sec. Hobbs said. “This law provides a new tool to keep people from being misled.”

SB 5182, sponsored by Sen. Joe Nguyen of Seattle, moves the filing period to run for office to begin on the first Monday in May, instead of later in the month. This change provides more time for county elections officials to produce informational materials in multiple languages.

SB 5459, sponsored by Sen. Hunt, redirects public records requests for information from the statewide voter registration database to the Secretary of State rather than county elections offices. The bill also exempts voted ballots and voted ballot images from public disclosure to protect voters’ identities.

“Due to deliberate disinformation during and after the 2020 election season, county elections offices have been inundated with public records requests,” Secretary Hobbs added. “Many of these requests tend to be overly complicated, involve sensitive information, and are targeted attempts to distract and overwhelm county auditors.”

The biennial state operating budget signed by Gov. Inslee May 16, 2023 invests in election protection by renewing the Office of the Secretary of State’s Information Security Grant Program. 

Launched in November 2022, these grants provide qualified Washington counties up to $80,000 each to cover investments in cyber and physical security improvements. Counties have used this funding to purchase or upgrade security software, hardware, and subscriptions; hire IT security personnel; make structural enhancements; and more.

Visit the Office of the Secretary of State’s Elections page to learn more about election system security.


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Shorecrest marching band takes second place in Ballard Syttende Mai Parade

Photo by Joanna Freeman

Highlander Marching Band on their 2nd place award in Wednesday's 17th of May Parade in Ballard. First place went to Ballard High School.

This was the very first parade performance for all of the members of the Shorecrest band.

Norwegian Constitution Day is the official National Day of Norway, celebrated on the 17th of May. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as “Syttende Mai” (17th of May) or Grunnlovsdagen (The Constitution Day).

For those of you who couldn’t go out on May 17 and those who would like to relive their memories, the parade is streaming at bigevent.live.



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2023 NW District 1 3A Track and Field Championships

File photo from 2017 by Wayne Pridemore

The 2023 NW District 1 3A Track and Field  Championships were held at the Shoreline Stadium 5/17/2023 to 5/19/2023.

After two days of events, Shorewood Girls were 1st out of 15 schools competing. Shorecrest girls were 9th.

Shorewood Boys were 2nd out of 17 schools and Shorecrest Boys were 5th.

Placing in the top 5 of their event:

Boys 400 Meter Dash
  • 4 MacDonald, Aidan 9 Shorewood
  • 5 Lagasca, Avery 11 Shorewood
Boys 800 Meter Run
  • 2 Mamiya, Keiyu 11 Shorewood
  • 5 Fernandez, George 12 Shorecrest
Boys 1600 Meter Run
  • 2 Schmidt, Luke 12 Shorecrest
  • 4 Erhart, Otto 10 Shorewood
  • 5 Mamiya, Keiyu 11 Shorewood
Boys 3200 Meter Run
  • 1 Schmidt, Luke 12 Shorecrest 9:20.97
  • 2 Billett, Max 9 Shorewood 9:27.59
  • 3 Erhart, Otto 10 Shorewood
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
  • 1 Marlow, Jaden 9 Shorewood
Boys 300 Meter Hurdles
  • 4 Marlow, Jaden 9 Shorewood
  • 5 Taura, Masa 10 Shorewood
Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
  • 3 Shorewood
  • 6 Shorecrest
Boys Pole Vault
  • 4 Rudberg, Brendan 11 Shorecrest
Boys Long Jump
  • 4 Marlow, Jaden 9 Shorewood
Boys Javelin Throw
  • 3 Sketchley, Jackson 10 Shorecrest
Girls 800 Meter Run
  • 1 Bruno, Hanna 10 Shorewood
  • 2 Severn, Amelia 11 Shorewood
  • 4 McGeoy, Molly 12 Shorewood
  • 5 Lara-Kerr, Harper 11 Shorewood
Girls 1600 Meter Run
  • 4 McGeoy, Molly 12 Shorewood
  • 5 Severn, Amelia 11 Shorewood
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
  • 4 Claar, Linnea 10 Shorecrest
Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
  • 3 Claar, Linnea 10 Shorecrest
  • 4 Orthel, Emma 11 Shorecrest 
  • 5 Brouillard, Maddie 10 Shorewood
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
  • 5 Shorewood
  • 7 Shorecrest
Girls 4x200 Meter Relay
  • 1 Shorewood
Girls 4x400 Meter Relay
  • 1 Shorewood
Girls High Jump
  • 2 Helstad, Emma 10 Shorewood
Girls Pole Vault
  • 1 Enriquez, Ava 10 Shorewood
Girls Long Jump
  • 3 Helstad, Emma 10 Shorewood
Girls Triple Jump
  • 1 Enriquez, Ava 10 Shorewood
  • 4 Bleeker, Lucy 11 Shorecrest
Girls Discus Throw
  • 3 Madhavan, Laurel 12 Shorecrest
Boys 100 Meter Dash Ambulatory
  • 1 Tekle, Sened 10 Shorewood 
  • 2 Nair, Varun 9 Shorewood
Girls 100 Meter Dash Ambulatory
  • 1 Cruthird, Serenity 10 Shorewood
Boys 200 Meter Dash Ambulatory
  • 1 Tekle, Sened 10 Shorewood 
  • 2 Nair, Varun 9 Shorewood
Girls 200 Meter Dash Ambulatory
  • 1 Cruthird, Serenity 10 Shorewood
Boys Shot Put Ambulatory
  • 3 Dumrong, Boon 9 Shorecrest
  • 4 Nair, Varun 9 Shorewood
Boys Discus Throw Ambulatory
  • 2 Nair, Varun 9 Shorewood

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North City’s Café Dolce aims to be a community center

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Café Dolce in the North City Business District

Story and photos by Mike Remarcke

The Café Dolce is a recent addition to new businesses in the North City business district.

The café was opened by business partners Solomon Tsegaselassie and Selam Melaku, both residents of Shoreline. After scouting out locations on Aurora Ave., they chose North City because of the new housing construction, anticipated influx of new residents, and lack of a sit-down coffee café in the area.

A sit-down coffee café in North City

The goal of this café goes beyond pouring lattes. Both partners hope to create a local arts and cultural hub, a vibrant community gathering place that will enhance the evolving North City neighborhood. 

Currently, North City artist James Schindler is displaying his artwork. The café is always looking for new local artists to promote. As part of their focus on the arts, the café has formed a “Sip Coffee and Paint” program where kids and parents gather to learn how to paint from local artists.

The café plans to promote local artists
The current display is by James Schindler

As part of the community focus, there is a meeting room where patrons can gather. A book club meets regularly, as well as some tech folks. The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and North City Neighborhood Association have also had meetings at the café.

Ethiopian blend coffee, pastries, and fresh sandwiches

But most importantly, they serve coffee (try their wonderful Ethiopian blends), pastries sourced from Macarina and Alki bakeries, and fresh sandwiches. You can top it off with a scoop of Gelato ice cream or other tasty treats.

Café Dolce is located at 17547 15th Ave NE in Shoreline and is open daily, from 7:30am to 3pm.


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Shorewood Girls Tennis District 1 Team Champions


The Shorewood girls' tennis team sent six players to compete against the best players from Wesco North and Skagit / Whatcom county at the District 1, 3A tennis tournament. 

The team won the District 1 team championship. 

The top five placers in singles and doubles would qualify for next week's WIAA 3A state tennis tournament at Vancouver Tennis Center in Vancouver, Washington. 

Shorewood qualified all six girls for the state tournament!
 
Sophomore Rylie Gettmann won the singles championship for the second straight year, junior Emily Lin placed third in singles, sophomores Mari Brittle and Alex Mignogna placed second in doubles, and seniors Lindsay Rand and Sophia Serwold placed third in doubles. 

This is the second straight state tournament for Gettmann, 8th at state 2023, Lin, Rand and Serwold. The team placed seventh at the state tournament last year.
 
Shorewood players were challenged in every match with very good opponents, but won with consistent overall skills and strategy. Coach Moreno says they won the close points and matches by being focused and intent on playing hard for every point.
 
The six Shorewood players may have made Shorewood tennis history by qualifying all six players entered in District, for the first time. 

Coach Moreno has been the varsity coach for twenty years and has never had this many qualifiers. He talked with the two former coaches before him, at Shorewood, and they told him they never had this happen. Coach Moreno believes that this team made history for Shorewood tennis.

Shorewood will send 11 players to the state tournament, also a possible Shorewood tennis record, with the five boys team entries, sophomore JD Drake in singles, seniors Murray Falkin and Blake Gettmann, District 1 doubles champs, junior Sam Borgida and senior Nathan Hagememier.

3A District 1 Tournament
At Snohomish H.S.


Shorewood District 1 team champions.

Championship matches (both to state)
  • Singles—Rylie Gettmann (Shorewood) def. Paige Oliver (Edmonds-Woodway) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
  • Doubles—Hannah Wells-Emerson Norris (Snohomish) def. Mari Brittle-Alex Mignogna (Shorewood) 6-3, 6-0.
3rd/4th-place matches (both to state)
  • Singles—Emily Lin (Shorewood) def. Audrey Medina (Stanwood) 4-6, 6-1, 7-6. 
  • Doubles—Lindsay Rand-Sophia Serwold (Shorewood) def. Bri Ulrich-Mak Dauer (Snohomish) 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-4.
5th/6th-place matches (winner to state)
  • Singles—Brooke Asper (Marysville Pilchuck0 def. Gracie Cecka (Oak Harbor) 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2.
  • Doubles— Tessi Mumbulumma-Alissa Rautenberg (Stanwood) def. Claire Mitchell-Lily Haessler (Shorecrest) 6-3, 6-1.

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Appendix

 
Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Gordon Snyder: There are Good People in my Neighborhood

The Horizon View Park photo
that Gordon sent to his friend
Story and photos by Gordon Snyder

There are Good People in my Neighborhood. Here’s my simple proof…

A few days ago Shoreline Area News published a photo i made at Horizon View Park. The photo is full of spring green colors, trees budding out and a picnic table.

After taking that photo, my dog Charlie and I walked up to that table and I sat on the bench. Charlie just sniffed around.
 
I wanted to send the Horizon View Park photo to my friend Steve in Anchorage because he was moaning that Spring hadn’t arrived there yet.

I took my cap and sunglasses off while I sat there editing the photo and the text sent. Then we wandered off thru the park.

When Charlie and I headed for a walk the next afternoon. I grabbed my cap but my sunglasses weren’t nearby. No Big deal. We wandered off to our adventures.

Gordon has been wearing these glasses for years.
Over the next week, I looked everywhere for my sunglasses. I’ve been wearing them for years. I looked in cars, around the house, my office, all my pockets and packs, etc. I thought maybe I lost them at Rite-Aid or Safeway.

After a week, I was convinced they were lost. Doesn’t everyone hate losing something? Argh!

Time to shop for another pair….

But, more importantly, time for Charlie and me to head out for a walk, so we headed to the Horizon View park.

Could it be the lost sunglasses?
Wandering along our usual park sniffing paths, I spotted something sitting on a picnic table.
 
Hmmm… As i walked closer, that something looked like sunglasses. Went over to check them out.

Unbelievable! My sunglasses were sitting there. Yep it was them.

It seems that over the week the sunglasses were lost in the park grass. The grass was mowed.

Yes!
But... someone had found the glasses before mowing and left them on that table for days until I spotted them.

Think about this... nobody took them while they sat on the table waiting for me to wander by and find them.

Unbelievable!

Thank You Neighbors for Making My Day.

Gordon Snyder


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Destinations: Agencies work to address landslide impacts on SR 504 to Johnston Ridge Observatory

The upper portion of SR 504 leading to the Johnston Ridge Observatory in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is still closed after a massive slide over the weekend and likely will be for quite some time. The instability of the hillside means we have no time frame yet for when reopening work may start. Debris from the hillside fell about 2,000 feet, covering the road and causing catastrophic damage to the Spirit Lake Outlet Bridge. Photo from WSDOT

VANCOUVER - On Sunday evening, May 14, 2023 around 9pm a landslide caused significant damage to the upper portion of State Route 504 at milepost 49, leading up to the Johnston Ridge Observatory north of Mount St. Helens. The event followed a recent warming trend and significant snowmelt.

The slide washed out an 85-foot bridge, damaged the roadway, and severed power to Johnston Ridge Observatory. No one was injured because of the incident and twelve members of the public who were stranded overnight at Johnston Ridge Observatory were safely flown out the following morning.

In coordination with federal agencies, the Washington State Department of Transportation closed the highway to all travelers. Travel along SR 504 remains open with multiple scenic viewpoints up to milepost 43 near the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater.

There is currently no access to Coldwater Lake, the Hummocks Trail, and the Johnston Ridge Observatory. For safety, WSDOT and federal agencies strongly encourage people not to venture beyond the highway closure location due to the severity of the unstable hillside.

The USDA Forest Service is in the process of exploring alternative options for visitors who would like to visit the north side of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument this summer and develop a plan to manage the influx of visitors in a safe manner.

Several other visitor centers located along SR 504 remain open to the public, including scenic viewpoints where visitors can see Mount St. Helens and learn about the history, eruption, and recovery of the volcano. As the snow melts and forest service roads open for the season, additional sites on the Monument and surrounding communities will begin to open for visitors to explore.

WSDOT and federal agencies are working together to assess the slide area and develop next steps. Due to continued landslide instability, data collection is being conducted from the air.


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Baby thunderclouds at sunset

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee (she/her) Lageschulte took this photo at sunset on Friday. 

WeatherWatcher Carl Dinse said that they are small cumulus clouds, the type of cloud when it gets really tall turns into a thunderstorm.

Cold air aloft with surface heating and a little humidity creates these clouds.




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Richmond Beach garage sales today, Saturday, May 20, 2023

 
Richmond Beach garage sale locations

The annual Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale, sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association, is today May 20th.

>> Here's a PDF map of the registered locations <<

For those in the neighborhood who didn't register, no worries! Simply round up your sale items and post some signs in your front yard and at nearby intersections.

And for everyone else: Happy hunting for treasure!


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Rhododendron Stroll at Dunn Gardens on Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 12-3pm

Friday, May 19, 2023

Rhododendron Stroll - Sunday, May 21st 12-3pm

The rhodies are blooming! The rhodies are blooming! 

Join us for a fun afternoon of blooming rhododendrons and lots of spring color. 

We have a fun afternoon planned:
  • Lathe and spoon demonstrations by Seattle Woodturners
  • Gallery of creations by the Woodturners and several items for sale
  • Mini-tours by our fabulous volunteer docents
  • Acoustic music by Third Harbour in Ed’s Cottage
  • Plant sale including ornamental spring containers designed by our horticulture staff
  • Cards and artwork for sale by Robin Maynard-Dobbs
  • Wine available from Tinte Cellars
To make things easy, a shuttle will be provided for your convenience. Details to come!"

Cost: 
  • Members-$6
  • Not-Yet-Members- $12
Location: Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd NW Seattle, WA 98177


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