Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts (WASWD) honors Rep. Cindy Ryu

Sunday, July 30, 2023

State Rep. Cindy Ryu, left, receiving an award from Judi Gladstone, executive director of the Washington Association of Water and Sewer Districts. Photo courtesy WASWD.

An award ceremony was held on June 29, 2023 at North City Water District in Shoreline to present Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-Shoreline with an Outstanding Legislator Award from the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts (WASWD).

At a separate ceremony, they also honored Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah).
 
Both Senator Mullet and Representative Ryu were responsible for significant efforts to ensure the success of special purpose water and sewer districts in the state of Washington, which in turn provides positive outcomes for utility customers.

From her initial involvement as a Shoreline City Council Member and Mayor, to her election to the Washington House of Representatives in 2010, Representative Ryu has focused on community development and consumer protection—core tenets shared by special purpose utility districts.

Her efforts this past session included sponsoring and shepherding legislation to provide equal treatment for all local governments undertaking public works procurement processes. 

Despite not serving on the House Local Government Committee, she negotiated with her colleagues on that committee to secure strong bipartisan support for the bill. 

Thanks to Representative Ryu’s support, the bill was signed by the Governor on May 4, 2023, allowing special purpose districts the same conditions for performing work in-house, which will ultimately save on ratepayer bills.


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Linden neighbors mourn loss of affordable living and big evergreens

Demolition in progress for construction of a large apartment building
Photo by Corinne McKisson

By Diane Hettrick

Demolition has begun at 179th and Linden for a large apartment complex. The site held the low-income Garden Park Apartments.

Trees that were felled this week
Photo by Derek Blackwell

On the 17th of July, demolition of the site began, and this week the trees began to come down. Neighbors and Save Shoreline Trees held a vigil as the trees were felled.

The trees were felled this week
Photo by Corinne McKisson

When Shoreline revised its zoning codes, priority was given to concentrating development along Aurora and existing business corridors. Linden is one block west of Aurora.

Architect's drawing of the ModeraShoreline that will be constructed on the site

Neighbors are concerned about the loss of mature trees, the potential for heavy traffic on a narrow street, and the loss of affordable housing. See previous article about the ModeraShoreline.

A memorial page for the trees has been up since the plans for the site were made public.



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Wildfires: Eagle Bluff fire at 2500 acres and growing - evacuations in effect


Okanogan 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 Eagle Bluff Fire located in Okanogan County, near the city of Oroville.

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 29, 2023, at 8:30pm at the request of Fire Chief Bruce Rawley, Oroville Fire Department.

The Eagle Bluff Fire started on July 29, 2023, at approximately 2:03pm. This fire is estimated at 2500 acres and growing. It is burning in sage and scattered timber and is threatening homes, crops, and infrastructure. 

Levels 2 (Get Set) and 3 (Go! Now!) evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.

Evacuation Level information


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Lake Forest Park receives new Radio System from the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN)

State of the art radios for 
Lake Forest Park
The Lake Forest Park Police Department has received Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) radios for all staff members in the police, public works, and emergency management departments. 

This significant development means that every officer now possesses a state-of-the-art radio, and patrol cars have been equipped with new radios as well. The digital system will be fully operational beginning on August 1.

The Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) is an emergency radio system approved by King County voters and utilized for dispatch and communication among various King County agencies, including fire, law enforcement, and more. 

Initiated in 2014, the process of replacing our outdated radio system has taken nearly a decade, and we are elated to have finally received our radios.

This cutting-edge radio system operates on a simulcast 800 MHz trunked radio system, employing advanced P25 Phase II digital technology. It utilizes an extensive network of 61 radio sites to transmit signals to over 18,000 portable (hand-held), mobile (vehicle), and control station (desktop) radios, as well as dispatch center consoles within the service area. The PSERN Operator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of this network.

In the past, Lake Forest Park was utilizing portable radios that were over 20 years old and plagued with numerous issues and recurring problems over the years. 

Consequently, we are overjoyed to bid farewell to those outdated radios and welcome the new ones. This long-awaited upgrade has been a welcome sight, and we are excited about the positive changes it will bring.


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Battle of the Bands – August 3, 4, and 5 at Pfingst Animal Acres Park

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Three nights of Battle of the Bands

Don’t miss out on Battle of the Bands, sponsored by ShoreLake Arts and the City of Lake Forest Park! 

Three evenings of fun at Pfingst Animal Acres Park! Tickets are on sale through ShoreLake Arts. Battle of the Bands supports emerging and developing musicians in Washington state and encourages appreciation for the art of music in our community.

All shows begin at 6:30pm at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 and gates open at 5:30pm. A beer garden and food trucks will be on hand!

  • Semi-final Pool #1 | Thursday, August 3
  • Semi-final Pool #2 | Friday, August 4
  • Finals | Saturday, August 5
For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, head to the Battle of the Bands information page.


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Gloria's Birds: Crownies mono fini

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

These are two quite companionable American Crows who perched close to one another in our yard.

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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UW-Madison announces 2023 Spring graduates

MADISON, Wis. (July 27, 2023) - A total of 8,625 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 12-13.

There were two live ceremonies, on one for undergraduates at Camp Randall and one for all graduate degree candidates at the Kohl Center. 

Graduating were 6,225 undergraduate students, 1,487 master's degree students and 913 doctoral candidates.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE1, DEGREE, MAJOR, 

Seattle, WA

Emma Lowell, College of Letters and Science, Master of Social Work, Social Work

For more information about UW-Madison, visit http://www.wisc.edu.



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Local resident named to Dean's List at Dickinson College

CARLISLE, Pa. (July 28, 2023) - Lily Hogan, a rising junior philosophy major at Dickinson College, has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2023 semester. 

A graduate of Shorewood High School, she is the daughter of Don and Shelly Hogan of Shoreline, Wash.

Dickinson College, located in historic Carlisle, Pa., was chartered in 1783. The private, liberal-arts college is nationally recognized for its cross-disciplinary, active approach to learning, international education, civic engagement and its commitment to teaching its students about sustainability across the curriculum, the community and the globe.


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Black Rocket Computer Camps for Kids

Black Rocket Computer Camps for Kids 
August 7-11 and August 21-24 at Shoreline Community College

Black Rocket’s distinct programs in Creative Sciences and Digital Arts focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. 

Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and creative thinking through hands-on learning. Black Rocket's mission is to help ignite, unleash, and enhance these distinct talents.

In-Person camps are offered on the Shoreline Community College campus 16101 Greenwood Ave N in building #1300 computer labs. Parents can choose from morning, afternoon or combine for an all day camp. 

Camps are grouped for students age 8 - 11 years old and 11 - 14 years old. Lunch coverage will be provided if student chooses to take two sessions during the week. 

Topics include: Roblox, Minecraft, 3d Game Design, and Advanced 3d Video Game design with Unity. Some classes are almost full! For more information, and to register: Youth Programs (campusce.net)


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: U.S. Women’s Soccer

 



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Deadlines approaching for Shoreline High School Class of 1963 Reunion




                                    Shoreline High School Class of 1963
60th High School Reunion


Wednesday, September 6th - 5 pm to 10 pm
$85 per person for hearty hors d’oeuvres, desserts, no host bar
and entertainment by Grammy nominee, Shoreline’s own

MERRILEE RUSH
accompanied by Billy Mac

Nile Golf and Country Club
6601 - 244th St. SW
Mountlake Terrace WA

Please RSVP ASAP to Karen Schumacher Wolf
wolferkalena@gmail.com or 425-923-0148
 
Make your check payable to: Shoreline Class of 1963

Include a note with:

Your and your guest's names 
Your high school/maiden name 
Your email, mailing address and phone 
        
Mail your note and check to:

Marty McGowan
Shoreline Class of ’63
PO Box 3323
Kirkland WA 98033

NO reservations after August 15
Golf Scramble - 10 am tee time on Sept. 6

Text, call or email Dan Washburn to sign up.
360-739-4856 or washburn@windermere.com
 
A block of rooms has been reserved until August 8 at 
Best Western Harbor Inn in Edmonds
425-771-5021
Tell them you're with the Shoreline Class of 1963.



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Participants get Community Preparedness training at NEMCo workshop

Instructors Dan Singley and Robin McKenzie
demonstrate the proper application
of a tourniquet to workshop attendees.
By Patrick Ducey
NEMCo CERT Volunteer

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) held a Community Preparedness Workshop at Shoreline Fire Station 51 in Kenmore. 

This three-hour class is part of a program to help citizens in our area become more resilient and better prepared to handle emergencies on their own when first responder resources may be overwhelmed for a week or two after an initial incident.

Attendees at the workshop learned about the ACT (Antidote, CPR, Tourniquet) program, which teaches life-saving skills they can do before an ambulance arrives. 

NEMCo Instructor Dan Singley provides training on the
new ‘ACT to Save a Life’ approach to CPR and First Aid
There was also a presentation on the hazards we face in our community and in our home, as well as the simple yet effective steps citizens can take to prepare for a disaster. 

Each participant received a Resource Guide and various checklists to provide more detailed guidance to assist them in preparing and handling emergencies in their community. 

After the classroom portion, participants went out to the fire training ground and did a hands-on exercise highlighting the proper way for putting out a small fire with a fire extinguisher.

NEMCo Instructor Patrick Ducey teaches workshop attendees how to effectively use
a fire extinguisher on small fires
NEMCo offers numerous other training courses, including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, which is a much longer class that goes more in depth into emergency management and preparedness activities. 

NEMCo also has a RACES team for those interested in the deployment of amateur (ham) radio to support responders during emergencies.

If you missed this opportunity, NEMCo is planning to offer another free Community Preparedness Workshop later in the year. 

NEMCo is staffed by a full-time Emergency Manager and a corps of volunteers who donate their time to help our community become more prepared to handle themselves in emergencies. 

If you are interested in learning more about how to prepare for a disaster, visit the NEMCo website

Photos courtesy NEMCo


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CORE urges attendance at rally prior to Sound Transit meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Lake Forest Park

Sound Transit proposes adding a bus lane with retaining walls
on Bothell Way (SR522) in Lake Forest Park

The LFP citizens' group CORE is urging LFP residents to attend the rally prior to the Sound Transit community meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Lake Forest Park Elementary School, 18500 37th Ave NE.

The rally will start at 5:30pm. The meeting is at 6pm and both Sound Transit and CORE urge all LFP residents to attend.


CORE spokespeople say that "Attending this meeting is the way for citizens of Lake Forest Park to make their experience with Sound Transit, such as they are, known to the Staff and hopefully to the Sound Transit Board of Directors."

They continue: "This is a decisive moment for our community. Attending the meeting should be a priority, if not mandatory, for those who feel left out, marginalized, and seriously concerned about Sound Transit's plans or, for that matter, feel supportive of Sound Transit's plans for SR522/145th Bus Rapid Transit project."

CORE (Citizens Organized to Rethink Expansion of HWY 522 in Lake Forest Park) is an LFP-based citizen action organization. We are pro-mass transit and pro-Light Rail in Western Washington. We are a registered 501(c)(4) organization. Our goal is to educate the residents of Lake Forest Park that there is "a better way" for Sound Transit than building a devastating dedicated eastbound bus lane through the heart of our City, a design Sound Transit is using on 145th Ave that does not include any dedicated bus lanes.

Email CORE for more information: info@lfpcore.org


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It's the season for berry picking

Friday, July 28, 2023

 
Photo by Jan Hansen
Jan Hansen was amused by this flyover - a crow with a single berry held firmly in his beak.



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First episode of King County Recovery Conversations (KCRC) podcast features Shoreline legislator Lauren Davis

The King County Recovery Conversations podcast is LIVE everywhere you listen to podcasts!

The first episode features Rep. Lauren Davis, WRA’s Founding Executive Director, and KCRC Director Heather Venegas. 

Join us as they discuss Lauren’s story, the history of WRA and KCRC, and kick off the podcast.

Listen to real stories of people who are in recovery and be inspired to share your own! 

Our conversations will focus on personal experiences, resources, and supports available for those who are seeking to overcome substance use and mental health challenges. 

Our goal is to inspire hope, reduce stigma, and promote recovery in the King County area and beyond.

We hope you’ll join us and listen in. You’ll find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Google and Youtube. Episodes drop every 2 weeks on Mondays.
If you or someone you know is struggling, there are resources available.

Washington Recovery Helpline 1-(866)-789-1511

Washington Recovery Helpline is a program of Crisis Connections. They offer an anonymous, confidential 24-hour help line for Washington State residents. This help line is for those experiencing substance use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge.

Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.

988 Lifeline services are available in Spanish, along with interpretation services in over 250 languages. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.


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New book by Shoreline native teaches basics of circuits, circuit components, and electronics

Using fun, hands-on projects, learn what a circuit is and how it works! 

This book uses a common tool in electronics, the breadboard, to build your way to an understanding of circuits, circuit components, and the basics of computers.

You'll master current, voltage, and resistance. 

With that you can control outputs like lights and motors as well as inputs like switches and sensors. 

You'll also discover the difference between analog and digital electrical signals while studying both electricity and computers. 

Dabble in electrical engineering, whether you are interested in building things with electronics or learning to program simple, physical systems. 

A breadboard
Build your own electronic projects to learn how electronics work. And also how computers store information and process requests. 

You'll work with simple, low-cost tools like conductive tape before developing up to working with breadboards and discovering the components to build more complex systems.

With Beginning Breadboarding, makers of all ages and backgrounds can learn to build real-life physical computing systems and projects. Have fun building something with tangible results while learning all the theory you need to make new projects of your own!

Jennifer Fox, author, engineer, maker, educator
What You'll Learn
  • Rapidly prototype circuits with breadboards
  • Use common components to make simple electronic devices
  • Share electrical energy and control the flow of electricity through components
Who This Book Is For
  • Makers, seeking a fun, hands-on introduction to technology, electronics, and computers. 
  • Those who have little to no knowledge of the subject, but want to learn electronics or know more about computers.
Purchase link: Beginning Breadboarding: Physical Computing and the Basic Building Blocks of Computers | SpringerLink

Jen Fox is an engineer, a maker, and an educator. After dabbling in dark matter (B.S., Physics, Occidental College), Fox settled into engineering and inventing (M.S., Mechanical Engineering, UCLA) to solve problems related to climate change and social justice. Combining her varied interests and passion for learning, Fox founded FoxBot Industries in mid-2015 to provide an arts-based approach to STEM education.



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Ballots and farmers markets


The Shoreline Farmers Market is Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10am to 2pm. There is a ballot drop box at the front corner of the Aurora 192nd park n ride where the market is held. Saturday is kids day at the market so you can start by having your kid help you vote.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 10am to 2pm in the lower level parking lot at Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. The LFP ballot drop box is immediately adjacent to the market at the side of City Hall.


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Jobs: WSDOT IT Application Development – Journey

WSDOT
IT Application Development – Journey
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$83,260 – $111,976 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a professional Application Developer – Journey level in Shoreline, WA to join the Traffic Management Systems (TMS) Software Team. 

The TMS Software Team designs, programs, enhances, and maintains one of the most advanced transportation operations software suites in the nation that includes tolling, surveillance, tunnels, express lanes, public information, web services and freeway control and operations. 

The top candidate will create and maintain web and Windows applications and Windows services, used by the Traffic Management Center personnel, other departments in WSDOT, and external agencies. The journey-level Application Developer will also create and maintain SQL scripts and perform database modelling in support of those applications.

Job description and application



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Fireworks ruled out as cause of fatal Mountlake Terrace townhouse fire

Photo courtesy MLTNews.com

According to reporting in MLTNews.com, fireworks have been ruled out as the cause of the townhouse fire on July 3, 2023 which killed a mother and daughter and left three apartments damaged.

The fire took place while the fireworks show at Lake Ballinger, sponsored by the cities of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace, was happening in the vicinity, but there was no evidence of fireworks at the apartment fire.

The investigation continues.


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

Job description and application


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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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