Blood drive at Shoreline Fire Station 51 in Kenmore on Monday July 31, 2023

Friday, July 28, 2023

Scan the QR code in the flyer or go to the webpage to schedule an appointment to donate blood at the Shoreline fire department blood drive to be held on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Station 51 in Kenmore, 7220 NE 181st, Kenmore WA 98028.


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CORRECTION: Zack Stallings suspends campaign for school board and endorses Hazim Ghanim

Zack Stallings suspends campaign
for Shoreline School Board
Correction: All votes are counted and the top two advance to the General election, even if the candidate has withdrawn.

Announcement from Zachary Stallings

I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for School Board Director Position 4, and to endorse my wonderful and learned opponent Hazim Ghanim.

My only goal in running was to make Shoreline Schools the best district in the nation. An agonizing soul search and many sleepless nights has led me to the conclusion that I am not the best candidate to do this. My part is staying on the ground, in school, where I belong. 

Hazim Ghanim
Hazim has the vision, the knowledge, and the chutzpah to get things done on this board. I am so glad that Hazim has joined our community and cares enough to throw his hat in the ring for the board. I know that he will bring the fresh perspective this board so desperately needs.

To my supporters and voters, thank you so much for your confidence in me, it means the world. It is unfortunate that Washington State has a backwards electoral system where some votes are wasted. Let’s fight for a fairer voting system where all votes matter!

I am so glad to have talked with so many people with so many different opinions across this great community. I am delighted to know so many people here are in-tune with local politics. Thank you so much for the time that you gave to speak to me.

With Gratitude
Zachary Stallings


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Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) rescues dog from mountain trail

Kanu being packaged for transport
Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) +1 425-681-5498 or 911
is a volunteer organization which rescues pets and livestock in emergency situations: such as dogs over cliffs, horses in wells.

This past Sunday July 23, 2023 they received a call about an American Bulldog-Cane Corso mix named Kahu who was on the new Mailbox trail in the Cascades and unable to make it back to the trailhead.

WASART responded in partnership with King County Search and Rescue Association

Kanu was too fatigued to make it
out on his own.
King County Search and Rescue’s Rapid Alpine Deployment team (Team 1) was first on site and was able to send a hasty team up trail to the dog and owner.

Soon after, Team 2 with members of WASART and ESAR (King County Explorer Search And Rescue) were also on location with the dog. 

Kahu had paw damage including a torn paw pad. After bandaging the paw and further evaluation, it was evident that he was too fatigued to continue down the trail on his own. 

During that time, Team 3 arrived carrying the rescue litter which was assembled for his ride down.

Making sure Kanu is secured in the litter
Kahu was carefully packaged and secured into the litter. WASART and ESAR members worked together to carry the litter the 2.7 miles back down to the trailhead. 

Moving a litter down a trail is hard physical work and arms get tired. Having lots of responders available to switch out and rotate with keeps the litter moving efficiently down the trail.

Volunteers take turns carrying the
heavy litter down the trail.
Once back at the trailhead, he was placed in the owner’s car and they headed to the emergency vet for further care.
 
The team debriefed, packed up, and headed home.

A huge thank you to King County Explorer Search and Rescue and King County 4x4 Search and Rescue for their assistance. We are fortunate to work alongside some of the best search and rescue organizations. 

For more information about all three nonprofit organizations or to make a donation, please visit:
Photos courtesy WASART


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Tuesday's sunset

Thursday, July 27, 2023

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Even though skies have been variable and often overcast this week, the sunsets are still spectacular.



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Missoula Children's Theatre performs The Secret Garden Saturday only at 3pm and 5:30pm

Looking for family friendly fun this weekend?! 
Join EDP and Missoula Children's Theatre for two performances of The Secret Garden!

THIS SATURDAY ONLY - 7/29
3:00pm and 5:30pm performances

The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life. 

Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way she makes friends with the hilarious Canadian Geese and the colorful Giant Bugs that Rock! 

In time she learns to appreciate everything around her, including the Moor Animals and the helpful Fireflies. Add to that a good healthy dose of caring, and what happens? 

Colin, Martha, Archibald – well, the whole household – begin to enjoy the return of health and happiness in a garden carefully tended…until it blossoms once more.

Adapted by Michael McGill
Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill

TICKETS: $12 General Adult (19-59); $9 Jr/Sr/Military
or by phone at 425-774-9600

Run Time: This production is anticipated to be about 1-hour with no intermission


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WSP seeking witnesses to a drive by shooting on I-5 near 50th St

Vehicle damaged by bullets
Photo courtesy WSP
At approximately 6:10am on Sunday, July 23, 2023, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a victim stating that they were shot at by another vehicle on SB I-5 near 50th St. in Seattle.

The victim reported that his contact with the suspect began around 5:10am at an ARCO station located at 950 N 85th (and Aurora) in Seattle. The victim asked the suspect to move their vehicle so he could get out at which time the suspect approached him with a handgun visible in his hand which he then put in his waistband.

The incident began at the ARCO station at 85th and Aurora in Seattle
Photo from Google

The victim was able to leave the gas station and enter SB I-5 from N 85th St with the suspect following him. 

The vehicles continued south and around N 50th St the suspect fired three rounds at the victim then exited to N 50th St. 

The victim stated the person who shot at him was the same person that displayed the handgun at the gas station. The victim’s vehicle was struck in the passenger front door, the passenger side mirror and the rear window. 

The suspect vehicle was described as a silver or gray Mercedes Benz S Class with a dent in the driver’s side front fender. The suspect was described as an African American male with short hair and standing approximately 6’1” tall. The victim was driving a 2020 Lexus RX 350. 

Thankfully no injuries were sustained.

WSP detectives are seeking anyone that may have witnessed this shooting or has information on the suspect or suspect vehicle. Please contact Detective Haake at Russ.Haake@wsp.wa.gov.


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Camps: Making Video Games and Websites Javascript

Photo courtesy unsplash.com

Making Video Games and Websites Javascript
July 31 - August 4, 2023
In person at Shoreline Community College

This is a very fun and popular camp and students will leave the class being confident in mastering the main concepts of JavaScript. This class will teach professional design and coding patterns and techniques. Students will see and use real-world applications of mathematical concepts such as coordinate system, variables, matrices, Pythagorean theorem, and more.

Students will be making Calculator, Sudoku, Piano, Paint, Spellman, Treasure Hunt, Blasterball and Matching Memory Games. 

The class is taught by Margaret Royzen, a professional software developer with 30+ years of experience in the software industry and 11 years of teaching CS. 

Her students are routinely accepted into top CS programs and excel in competitions throughout the country. 

In-Person camps are offered on the Shoreline Community College campus 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 in #1300 computer labs. To learn about the curriculum and the camp, go to: Computer Coding and Design Camps for Teens - Advanced (campusce.net)


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Reminder: City of LFP to hold honorary street dedication for author Octavia E. Butler on Saturday July 29, 2023

Octavia Butler, signing her book for fans
The City of Lake Forest Park will recognize the many contributions of science fiction author Octavia E. Butler with an honorary street dedication on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Ms. Butler was a visionary and influential African American author whose groundbreaking work greatly contributed to the science fiction and speculative fiction genres. 

She was the first science fiction author to receive a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and was later awarded the PEN West Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work.

Octavia Butler's novels, including Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Lilith's Brood, have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Awards for Best Novelette in 1985 and the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1999. 

Ms. Butler spent the last years of her life living on 37th Avenue in Lake Forest Park, where she wrote her final novel, Fledgling, in 2005.

Saturday July 29, 2023, at 10:00am
Intersection of NE 165th Street and 37th Avenue NE


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Play Day at Rhododendron Park on Saturday July 29, 2023

Rhododendron Park
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore
Come to Play Day at Rhododendron Park next Saturday, July 29, 2023 for FREE fun and games to keep your family active and engaged! 6910 NE 170th St, Kenmore, WA 98028

The City of Kenmore has partnered with Step It Up to provide a variety of activities to get you moving and having fun together outdoors. 

From tug-o-war, badminton, and an obstacle course, to a 3 on 3 basketball tournament (register in advance) there is something active and exciting for everyone at Play Day! 



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Jobs: WSDOT Area Traffic Engineer (WMS Band 3)

WSDOT
Area Traffic Engineer (WMS Band 3)
Shoreline, WA- Northwest Region
$102,564 - $131,568 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire an experienced traffic engineer looking to advance their career into a leadership role and serve as our Area Traffic Engineer for Snohomish County and the Mt. Baker Area (Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties). 

The primary role of this expert position is to provide technical & strategic guidance on transportation system analysis, design, and operations, including leading teams that provide professional traffic/transportation engineering services. 

The Area Traffic Engineer has the authority to provide direction on behalf of WSDOT on projects external to the agency, on WSDOT-led projects, and on safety and operational enhancements led by the Region Traffic Office. Amongst other duties, the incumbent will lead the Region’s Active Transportation team within the traffic office, review of traffic control device/system design for the regional Sound Transit program, and coordination on transit agency led projects. The Area Traffic Engineer fulfills a vital role in WSDOT’s successful delivery of agency projects, maintaining public confidence, and ensuring a safe and efficient transportation system.

If you are interested in taking on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply to lead this highly successful program, joining a team of outstanding staff to deliver the best results for WSDOT and the State of Washington.

Job description and application


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Jobs: WSDOT Maintenance Mechanic 2 (In-Training)

WSDOT
Maintenance Mechanic 2 (In-Training)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$53,953 – $67,296 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to join Northwest Region’s Facilities Maintenance team in Shoreline, WA. 

The top candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a variety of building systems including electrical, structural, exterior, and especially heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. 

This position is expected to consider personal, co-worker and public safety as the first and foremost objective during the planning and performance of all activities in connection with work assignments.

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Sound Transit meeting Wednesday to respond to community concerns about the Stride 3 (S3) bus line through LFP

Sound Transit CEO speaks to a packed house
at the LFP City Council. Photo by Mike Remarcke
On Wednesday August 2, 2023, the Stride project team will host an informational meeting on the S3 Line in Lake Forest Park. 

At this meeting, Sound Transit staff will give a 30-minute presentation to show how Sound Transit has incorporated community feedback since the project was approved by voters in 2016, clarifying issues related to tree impacts, queue jumps, station size, retaining walls, and noise and environmental impacts.

We will also share what refinements can be made at this level of design. This meeting will include an hour-long moderated question-and-answer session with the Stride project team.

When: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Where: Lake Forest Park Elementary School: 18500 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, 98155

We will be using Slido to help collect questions in advance for our Q/A and hear your feedback. 

To send your questions ahead of the meeting, please click here or go to www.slido.com and enter 4141819.

Tips and Reminders for submitting questions
  • Questions can be submitted anonymously.
  • We encourage you to access Slido before the meeting to review and upvote what others have posted.
  • In addition, members of the public will also be able to ask questions directly to staff at the meeting via moderated Q/A.
If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact us at brt@soundtransit.org.

In October 2023, there will be a series of 90% design informational sessions along the entire S3 line



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Destinations: The Washington State International Kite Festival August 21-27, 2023 at Long Beach, Washington

August 21-27, 2023 at Long Beach, Washington

By Diane Hettrick

The earliest date I could find on the International Kite Festival webpage was 1983 but judging by the number and type of events, it must have been going for a lot longer.

Did you know there are fighter kites? There are and there are multiple fight competitions.

Did you know that kites dance? Apparently they fly them in formations like programmed drones at the Olympics. Except the kites answer to the wind, not a controller. 

There are events for seniors, children, handicapped people, 

There are over a dozen types and shapes of kites and events for each of them:
  • Single line flats kites, bowed kites, dimensional kites, delta kites, flexible kites
  • Single line kites by purpose: fighter kites, Rokkaku kites, figure kites
  • Multiple single line kites: trains and centipedes, arch trains, figure kites
  • Multi line sports kites
  • Multi line power kites
Fortunately, there are no quizzes and nothing to prevent you from enjoying them without knowing what they are.

It's no wonder that it's a seven day event.

If you have time, visit the World Kite Museum



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Destinations: CHOMP! returns August 19, 2023 to Marymoor Park

Wednesday, July 26, 2023


CHOMP!, King County’s celebration of local food and sustainable living, returns August 19, 2023 to Marymoor Park in Redmond with live music from Blind Boys of Alabama, plus a full day’s worth of free, fun activities for all ages.

Activities will start at 10am and include a farmers market, local food vendors, tree climbing, NW Kung Fu lion dance, petting zoo, a fix-it fair, and scavenger hunt. 

Bring your gardening questions for Washington State University Master Gardener volunteers or make your own seed balls to take home.

Since 2015, CHOMP! has supported King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Local Food Initiative by celebrating local farmers, chefs, and restaurants that use locally sourced food along with community organizations that promote healthy food, sustainability, and social justice.


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Wildfires: Wawawai Fire in Whitman county threatening 911 communications towers


Whitman County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Wawawai Fire located in Whitman County, near the city of Pullman. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 25, 2023, at 1:45 a.m. at the request of Fire Chief Lester Erwin, Whitman County Fire District 12.

The Wawawai Fire started on July 24, 2023, at approximately 9:22 p.m. This fire is estimated at 350 acres and growing. It is burning in grass and brush and is threatening crops, rangeland, and infrastructure including 911 communication towers. Level 1 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.


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Continuing Education: Credit Smarts for Home Buyers


Learn from expert local mortgage planner and credit counselor Suzie Remilien what actions you can take to improve your credit and your chances of getting a home loan or other investment. 

Class is Sunday July 30, 2023 so register now! 

Credit Smarts Class has scholarships available:
  • Class is only $14 thanks to a generous donation from a community sponsor through the Shoreline Community College Foundation. 
  • At check out, use: SCC$25$
Credit Smarts for Home Buyers (campusce.net)

Class is on campus at Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Oops



 

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Protecting the privacy of health information: A baker’s dozen takeaways from FTC cases

By Elisa Jillson, 
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection

In the past few months, the FTC has announced case after case involving consumers’ sensitive health data, alleging violations of both Section 5 of the FTC Act and the FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule. 

The privacy of health information is top of mind for consumers – and so it’s top of mind for the FTC. 

Companies collecting or using health data, listen up. There are a number of key messages from BetterHelp, GoodRx, Premom, Vitagene, and other FTC matters that you need to hear.




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Back-to-school support for youth in foster care through Treehouse


SEATTLE, WA – Treehouse, Washington’s leading nonprofit supporting youth in foster care, has announced the start of their back-to-school drive season. 

They are welcoming shoppers and processing funding requests for the next school year. Donations are welcome any time of the year but are especially critical during the summer and into fall as youth and their caregivers get ready for the new school year.

“Over 23,000 items were given away during last year’s back to school season, and 50% of those items came from donation drives,” said Victoria Kutasz, Resources and Operations Director at Treehouse. 
“With the public’s support, we are able to meet the need, and this year, we anticipate an even greater need now that the eligibility for Treehouse programs has expanded to all school-aged youth in Washington state.”

Treehouse’s school-aged programs opened their eligibility to all youth in foster care across the state on April 3, 2023 making thousands more youth eligible to shop in the Treehouse Store or place funding requests for such expenses as school fees and extracurricular activities.

Individuals, companies and community organizations can support youth experiencing foster care this summer in a variety of ways.

The simplest way to help is to purchase items from their Amazon wish list at treehouseforkids.org/wishlist
This list is kept up to date with the items most requested by youth and their caregivers.

In 2022, over 1,000 youth and their caregivers statewide were supported during July and August through in-person shopping, fulfilling online orders, processing funding requests and popup shops.

In addition to the more than 23,000 items were given away through the Treehouse Store, Just-in-Time Funding approved 810 requests totaling almost $142,000. The requests ranged from extracurricular activities and school fees to personal care and technology.

About Treehouse

Treehouse envisions — and strives to create — a world where every child who has experienced foster care has the opportunities and support they need to pursue their dreams and launch successfully into independence. 

We directly support and work alongside more than 6,000 youth in foster care in Washington State, as well as their caregivers, educators, school administrators, and social workers, to ensure each young person has an individualized plan and network. 

We also advocate for systems-level change, informed by our on-the-ground expertise. Through direct programs and advocacy, Treehouse is uniquely positioned to close the opportunity gap and positively change the outcomes of youth who have experienced foster care.



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Gloria's Insects: I can see clearly, now, the rain is gone...

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

(Yellow-faced Bumblebee astride a petal, having a look-see. Wouldn't bet the farm on my i.d. so I'm open to other options:).

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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King County Library System (KCLS) Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum announces retirement November 30

Lisa Rosenblum to retire
as KCLS Executive Director
ISSAQUAH, WASH. — July 25, 2023 — King County Library System (KCLS) Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum has announced her retirement, effective November 30, 2023.

Rosenblum joined KCLS in January 2018. KCLS has won numerous awards for outstanding services and innovation during her tenure, including a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for three consecutive years. 

This year, KCLS was also named a National Medal finalist by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for the first time.

Rosenblum demonstrated an unwavering commitment to patrons throughout the coronavirus pandemic. She brought innovative services and a sense of connection to communities by implementing new online programming, expanding digital collections, boosting Wi-Fi hotspots in library parking lots, and creating safe and convenient access to print materials through curbside service and 24/7 library lockers. 

Furthermore, she established partnerships with Public Health—Seattle - King County to provide vaccine clinics, test kits and masks in libraries, and to help distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to nonprofits across the county.

In 2019, she oversaw the completion of the 2004 Capitol Bond Building Program. The voter-approved $172 million Capital Bond funded the construction of 17 new libraries, 11 expanded libraries, 15 renovated libraries, a parking-lot expansion and a three-level garage. 

Rosenblum also created and opened Makerspaces at the Bellevue and Federal Way Libraries in 2018 and 2022, respectively. Makerspaces provide free hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages to explore emerging technologies.

In 2020, Rosenblum established a new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) department, which has strengthened KCLS’ commitment to provide equitable services to its communities. 

And this spring, she gained the KCLS Board of Trustees’ approval to remove late fines for overdue materials and to clear all late fine accruals from patron accounts. Removing late fines increases accessibility and encourages library use for all patrons.

A distinguished librarian, Rosenblum has spent the past 35 years working for public libraries. Prior to joining KCLS, she served as the director and chief librarian of the Brooklyn Public Library, as well as the director of multiple library systems in Silicon Valley.

The KCLS Board of Trustees is charged with hiring the new executive director. They will conduct a national search for the position with the support of an executive-level search firm.

"While the decision to retire was not an easy one, I am thankful that my nearly 20-year run as a library director will end at KCLS,” said KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. “I have been honored to serve King County residents, and I am proud of the extraordinary work we continue to do to help our patrons grow, learn and thrive.”

About the King County Library System:
 
Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Supporting the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and serves nearly 1.6 million people. 

In 2022, residents checked out 7.9 million digital eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, making KCLS the second-highest digital circulating library system in the U.S. In 2011, KCLS was named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal.

 

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Jobs: WSDOT Transportation Engineer 3

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

WSDOT
Transportation Engineer 3
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$79,807 – $107,335 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as a Transportation Management Center (TMC) Toll Liaison with the Toll Division. 

This position serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with the Toll Division for the Northwest Region (NWR) Traffic. The incumbent will support WSDOT’s mission by operating the region’s intelligent transportation systems (ITS), guiding other staff in the use of these systems, and making decisions that directly impact driver safety and optimize traffic flow on WSDOT roadways while also helping build algorithmic programs that assist ITS potential. 

The candidate selected for this position will also work to support traffic analysis and data requests for the region Traffic Office and assists in producing engineering studies and reports. The successful candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts to include day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays, sometimes with little notice to assist in the 24/7 operations of the TMC.

Job description and application


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Kids Day at the Shoreline Market Saturday July 29, 2023


Kids and kids at heart are all welcome to join in the fun at Shoreline Farmers Market on Saturday July 29, 2023 from 10am to 2pm.

We'll have special activities, your favorite vendors, and so much more!

Walk, bike, bus, or drive and park. Wheelchair accessible

The market is held in the Aurora Park n Ride at 192nd and Aurora - street address 18821 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

You can also drop your ballot at the drop box at the front corner of the site.


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Update: Four Shorewood tennis players take top honors in Snohomish Summer Smash

Shorewood’s Rylie Gettmann took
the Girls Gold Singles title
Last weekend, the eight tennis courts at Snohomish High School were alive with the sounds of competitive tennis, as one of the largest junior tennis tournaments in the state took place. 

One hundred eighty-five players traveled from as far South as Seattle and as far North as Bellingham, making their way to the Snohomish Valley to see who would come out on top at the 8th Annual Snohomish Summer Smash presented by Gaffney Construction. 

When the smoke cleared, among those holding the coveted Champion t-shirts was Shorewood’s Rylie Gettmann, taking the Girls Gold Singles title to go with the two titles she claimed last year, and Shorewood’s Mari Brittle winning the Girls Silver Singles. 

Shorewood’s Mari Brittle
won the Girls Silver Singles
Edmonds-Woodway’s Nalu Akiona grabbed the Boys Gold Doubles title with Cole Balen of Archbishop Murphy, and then followed that up with the Mixed Doubles title with MK Fuller from Holy Names.

Boys Silver Doubles Division Championship was won by Riley Boyd and Eli Sheffield. Both are rising Shorewood sophomores.

Riley Boyd and Eli Sheffield won the
Boys Silver Doubles Division Championship
The Summer Smash was started in 2015 as an alternative for high school players who wanted to take part in competitive tennis but not play in USTA tournaments.

Participation in the four-day tournament has grown exponentially since the Pandemic, with this year’s turnout nearly triple the total from 2019. 

Players interested in learning more about the tournament can go to snohomishsummersmash.com.



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Gloria's Insects: Unscheduled flyover in the garden last week...

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

(My best guess/i.d.: Bee on blossom is a Long-horned Bee -- I mean, look at her antennae! -- with a green eye to boot! Related to the Honeybees, but the Long-horns nest in the ground.

The bee in flight may be a Western Leafcutter Bee, a common summer pollinator in our region. The green-eyed males are known to guard flowers in "their" territory -- like this one is doing now -- and can be aggressive towards other bees. The females, like the Long-Horned Bees, nest in the ground.)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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NUHSA: Helpful support resources

Helpful Support Resources - compiled by NUHSA

New King County Hotline for Eviction Help

The new Tenant Resource Line is available for any low-income renter with an eviction notice or summons, subsidy termination notice, or who requires a reasonable accommodation due to a disability. Tenants will be screened and provided with legal advice, self-help resources, or legal representation as available. Interpretation services available. (Mon.-Fri. 9am-1pm)
CONTACT: Call 206.580.0762 or 1.855.485.8767 for help.

King County Child Care Financial Assistance Program

King County has allocated $7 million of its federal ARPA funding to support families with the cost of their child care. For more details, visit the grant website here, or email KingCCFA@childcare.org.

Working Connections Child Care Grant

Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) helps eligible families pay for childcare. For more details, visit the grant website here, or email providerhelp@dcyf.wa.gov or call 1-800-394-4571.

Yard Clean Up for Seniors

A one time King County project to assist older adults with major yard clean up and decluttering at no cost. The goals are to reduce risk of falls, improve functionality and access in the home or apartment. Click here to find out more and fill out a referral form.

Renewing Apple Health (Medicaid) Coverage

On June 1, the state began removing people from Medicaid who no longer qualify, something they had been prohibited from doing during the pandemic. So now, for the first time in three years, people must confirm eligibility for Apple Health, or enroll in alternative coverage to maintain access to their physical and behavioral healthcare, including many of the services and supports DCHS offers. View details and helpful steps here.

Help Paying Energy Bills in King County

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program administered by Byrd Barr Place that helps low-income households meet their immediate home energy needs. LIHEAP assistance is now available year-round. Customers in North King County (north of NE 145th St) and East King County should call Hopelink at 425.658.2592.


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Newest Shoreline District Court judge Raul Martinez

Judge Raul Martinez
Judge Martinez was appointed to the King County District Court bench in January 2023. 

His 21 years of diverse private and public sector legal experience includes working as a civil litigator representing a broad range of clients; a legal advisor and transactional attorney for corporate, small business and government clients; and a prosecutor in felony superior and appellate court cases. 

Judge Martinez also previously served as counsel in multiple law enforcement involved homicide inquest cases, including in the roles of special counsel to the Court and as an attorney in private practice. 

He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Seattle University School of Law in 2001. Judge Martinez is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Judge Martinez’s commitment to public service includes prior service on the Northwest Justice Project’s Board of Directors and Fund Development Committee; and the Latina/o Bar Association Board of Directors and Judicial Evaluation Committee, among many other local groups. 

He has also served as a volunteer coach for youth basketball and soccer in the Northshore area.

Judge Martinez has a deep understanding of the impacts of poverty, discrimination, addiction, mental health illness, and violence. His father is a Vietnam War veteran who suffered from and overcame PTSD and addiction. His mother is an immigrant who, despite hardship, modeled what it meant to be a community leader. 

In his earliest years, his family followed the West Coast crops, working as farmworkers, while living in migrant farmworker camps, before settling in Eastern Washington so that he and his siblings could get an education. During his youth, he saw violence, addiction, and discrimination firsthand. 

He is the first in his family to graduate from high school, college, and/or law school. His personal history informs his understanding of many who come before our courts today.


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Shoreline District Court Judge Karama H. Hawkins

Judge Karama Hawkins
Shoreline District Court
Judge Karama H. Hawkins was elected to the King County District Court bench in November 2022. 

Her prior judicial experience includes serving as a Judge Pro Tempore in a dozen district and municipal courts throughout Western Washington, including King County District Court since 2015. 

Judge Hawkins is assigned to the Shoreline Courthouse where she presides over a wide range of civil and criminal matters. 

Judge Hawkins presides over the Shoreline and Kenmore Community Court.

Judge Hawkins has extensive experience gained prior to joining the bench. She served as a Senior Associate with the Federal Way Public Defender’s Office from 2009-2013. 

In 2014 her law firm took over as the main public defender for Federal Way Municipal Court until August 2022. Judge Hawkins was honored with a Certificate of Recognition by the Washington Defender Association for her role in establishing the Federal Way Therapeutic Community Court. 

She served as a conflict public defender through the King County Department of Public Defense representing those accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses. She represented litigants in Contempt of Court and Protection Order proceedings in King County Superior Court. 

Judge Hawkins has provided over 100 hours of pro bono legal representation to indigent litigants in Municipal, District and Superior Court each year as a public service to her community. Judge Hawkins has served with various community organizations to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion, including the Washington State Gender and Justice Commission.

Judge Hawkins knows first-hand how empowerment can change lives. It was through empowerment that she was able to overcome adversity in her own life. As a single teen mother, she was able to come from a place of housing instability to joining the bench with the support of her family. 

Judge Hawkins earned an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree from North Seattle Community College (NSCC). She excelled at NSCC, serving as president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and as Legislative and Collegiate Liaison for the NSCC Student Government. After her graduation from NSCC, Judge Hawkins was granted undergraduate admission to the University of Washington (UW). 

While attending UW, she worked her way through college and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) Degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Globalization and Social Change. Judge Hawkins was accepted into the University of Washington Law School in Seattle where she earned her Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree. While in law school she excelled in advocacy, competing nationally and locally in various Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions and receiving a number of merit-based scholarships.

Judge Hawkins worked throughout law school, serving as a Rule 9 legal intern with the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Department of Security and Emergency Management, where she drafted the SPU Open Space Ordinance. She served as a public defender in various King County courts and in the Children and Youth Advocacy Clinic representing children in Dependency cases.

Judge Hawkins’ judicial philosophy is to ensure that individuals in the court are treated with dignity, to require accountability and to serve with integrity. Her life experience informs this judicial philosophy. 

Judge Hawkins believes that the justice system should not be used as a weapon, but as a driving force for accepting responsibility and to facilitate positive change. She believes that it is critical to have judges who empower people to take control of their own lives and provide the tools to facilitate success.

Judge Hawkins is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of King County District Court – to provide an accessible forum for the fair, efficient and understandable resolution of civil and criminal case, and to maintain an atmosphere of respect and dignity for all individuals.


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UW Med: Study of psilocybin with group therapy for patients with metastatic cancer

Psilocybin mushrooms photo courtesy GoodRx
Recruitment has begun for a small study of whether psilocybin, in the setting of group psychotherapy, can reduce anxiety related to a diagnosis of metastatic cancer.

Psilocybin is the psychedelic compound found in some species of mushrooms.

“Studies have explored psilocybin’s value among people with cancer, but in a format of two therapists to one patient. 
"Other researchers have seen impressive benefits of psilocybin in reducing anxiety and depression in a group setting. 
"I am asking the question of whether we could have a similar benefit for people with cancer in a group,” said Dr. Anthony Back, a UW Medicine oncologist and palliative-care specialist.

He will lead the study, which will include a maximum of 56 people and be based solely at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He expects to announce findings in about two years.

More details here.


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Recreation: Snoqualmie Tunnel Bike Ride with the Mountains to Sound Greenway on August 5, 2023

Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride
Photo by Ray Lapine

Join Mountains to Sound Greenway to bike through the cool darkness of the two-mile-long tunnel at Snoqualmie Pass on August 5, 2023!

Learn about the ecological and historical significance of the area while biking 27 miles along a beautiful stretch of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail and Snoqualmie Valley Trail.

Secure your spot

Following the event, participants can enjoy a taco bar and drinks back at South Fork in North Bend, while connecting with Greenway staff and other supporters and learning about the Ancestral Lands Movement and local conservation projects from the Snoqualmie Tribe.

  • Location: Starting and ending at South Fork in North Bend – 14303 436th Ave SE, North Bend, WA 98045. A shuttle to Snoqualmie Pass will be provided.
  • Distance: 27 miles
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Total Trip Size: 100 participants
  • Age Restrictions: 12 years and older (see exemptions). All youth 16 or younger need to be accompanied by an adult.
  • Cost: $100 / person. This cost includes a shuttle ride for you and your bike, as well as lunch. We do have financial scholarships available, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn how to apply.
Click here to view full event details, including where and when to meet, what to pack, bike rental info, and more.


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Jobs: United Way Benefits Hub - 3 different Americorp jobs on campuses


United Way Benefits Hub
Coach, Coach Lead, and Resources Navigator positions at our Benefits Hub campuses!

Coaches: Make a direct impact on students' lives by connecting them to crucial financial resources and helping them achieve their educational goals.
Hiring at:
  •  Bellevue College
  •  Green River College
  •  Highline College
  •  North Seattle College
  •  Renton Technical College
  •  Shoreline Community College
  •  South Seattle College
  •  UW Bothell and Cascadia College
Coach Lead: You'll provide mentorship and guidance to incoming coaches, lead and facilitate training sessions, develop service delivery tools and resources, and provide direct services to students. To be considered for this program you must already be trained in Benefits Hub interventions and have maintained good performance throughout your previous service term with United Way

Resource Navigator: you'll receive full support, training, and become an expert in housing navigation, public benefits, and client services to assist students facing housing insecurity, food insecurity, or financial instability.


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Southbound I-5 mainline closed in downtown Seattle overnight Friday, July 28, 2023

Crews will test fire system under convention center
SEATTLE – All lanes of the southbound Interstate 5 mainline through downtown Seattle will close Friday night, July 28, 2023 for scheduled maintenance. 

People traveling southbound, either to or through downtown Seattle, should detour using the I-5 express lanes and should expect additional ramp closures.

Beginning at 11pm Friday, July 28, until 6am Saturday, July 29, the I-5 mainline will close from the Stewart Street off-ramp to the Spring Street on-ramp (milepost 167.8 to 165.61). 

During the closure, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct fire system testing under the Seattle Convention Center.



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Over 70 Shoreline citizens petition the city council to save a giant sequoia from development

72.8” diameter Giant Sequoia

More than 70 concerned citizens emailed the Shoreline City Council regarding the importance of retaining trees 70” in diameter and greater in Shoreline.

Of current concern is a 72.8” diameter Giant Sequoia located at 18525 Firlands Way N, previously saved by Barbara Monks in 1978.

Many of the emails can be seen on the July 24, 2023 city council agenda under Item 8 Study Items.

As stated at the July 24th City Council meeting, the City of Shoreline will review the tree code in 2025.


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Shoreline Walks: Historical Borders and Boundaries Walk and Talk Thursday July 27, 2023

Monday, July 24, 2023

Shoreline Historical Museum
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Historical Borders and Boundaries Walk and Talk
Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00am

Join staff from the Shoreline Historical Museum in a walk and talk discussing this history of borders and boundaries in the City of Shoreline. Be a part of the conversation and explore different ideas relating to the borders and boundaries that have developed over time in our area. 

This walk and talk will ask participants to actively participate in conversations. It is rated moderate for some small hills and up to two miles in length.
 
Walk is approximately 2 miles, 1.5 hours
Walk Rating: Moderate
Meet at: Shoreline Historical Museum Parking Lot, 18501 Linden Ave N. Shoreline (additional parking across street at Fred Meyer)
Walk Leader: Shoreline Historical Museum

SHORELINE WALKS
Explore neighborhoods, parks and trails on some of the best walking routes in our City. Designed for adults ages 50+ but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free. No need to sign up, just show up at the meetup location and we'll take care of the rest!  Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome to join.


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