Jobs: City of Mountlake Terrace Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

City of Mountlake Terrace

Facilities Maintenance Worker I
Salary $24.83 - $29.35 per hour
Published Aug 16, 2023, 12:00 PM

The City of Mountlake Terrace Facilities Department is accepting applications to fill one Maintenance Worker position. Duties include performing building maintenance, repair and improvement tasks as required providing a clean, safe, and functional environment for all city patrons and employees.

Scheduled hours are 7:00am – 3:30pm Thursday - Monday.

This is a union-represented position.

Job description

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Scene on the Sound: Air quality alert extended into Monday

Monday, August 21, 2023

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Sunday evening 
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

There is an air quality alert in effect for King County until noon on Monday. This is the second extension, so hope for a nice, strong wind to sweep out the wildfire smoke.

No Olympics, no Puget Sound
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

We had the dubious distinction of having the worst air quality in the nation on Sunday. Lake Forest Park was clear in the morning but joined the rest of Sound in the afternoon.

View of Edmonds - Kingston ferry
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Same view as above but in the afternoon
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Ah - take a nice deep breath of the bracing sea air! This wasn't the only pleasure boat out on the Sound on Sunday.

Photo by David Walton
A lone paddler ignored the smoke and rode the path of the sun.

--Diane Hettrick


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Jazz Walk is back on a high note

Shoreline Fire truck, Rotary Beer Garden and a cute baby for entertainment
North City Jazz Walk
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Diane Hettrick

After a two year pandemic absence, the North City Jazz Walk came back on a high note, offering favorite performers, a lot of food, and children's activities. The event was held on Tuesday August 15, 2023, sponsored by the North City Business District.  

The look was different this year and there were fewer venues.

15th NE was open to traffic, but everyone seemed to cope
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Organizer Ellen Sullivan said that the biggest difference was that the street - 15th Ave NE from 175th to 180th - was not closed. During the pandemic a large apartment building was constructed on the street.

Food trucks were lined up on NE 177th, which was closed this year.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

"We thought it would be too dangerous to close the street and have people coming and going from the apartment building during the event. So we closed NE 177th instead and put the booths and food trucks there."

One of the Frank Lumber outdoor venues
Photo by Mike Remarcke

In addition, sponsor Frank Lumber hosted twin sites across from each other for outdoor performances with beer gardens.

The beer garden is always one of the most popular spots - a place to sit, drink beer, and listen to the music.

Face painting. Photo by Mike Remarcke

However, their popularity was rivaled by the kid activities. ShoreLake Arts had a booth for the first time, with art activities for kids. Another booth offered face painting. Both were busy the entire night.

Fire trucks are always popular
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline Fire brought their big ladder truck and provided kid tours.

The North City Bistro and Wine Shop has music almost every night
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Performers included Greta Matassa, the Jaqueline Tabor Jazz Band, Sonando Latin Jazz Band, Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints, the Stacy Jones Band, Pearl Django, Hook Me Up, and the Doug Reid Group -- all locally well-known and very popular.

Texas BBQ was the hit of the evening.
Photo by Mike Remarcke

A new food booth this year serving Texas BBQ was a hit, as was dessert truck Sugar + Spoon. It was a first appearance in Shoreline for both but they did so well that they are sure to be back next year. All the food trucks did well - tacos and jazz bites were also popular.

Easy Monkey has a full menu and this night there was music wafting in from the street
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

It was as much a food event as a music event. Easy Monkey remodeled during the pandemic, turning their downstairs room into a game room. They were no longer available as a music venue but the restaurant / bar was still full of customers.

Line for the North City Bistro. People enjoyed chatting while they waited to get in.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

North City Bistro, under new ownership, had a full menu as well as music and the line stretched out the door. North City Lounge (previously Tavern) was the same. 

Bethel Lutheran Church continued as a music venue but members were busy providing root beer floats.

New restaurant Sodam Chicken was a great music venue.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

A new restaurant Sodam Chicken offered a remodeled space which worked well as a venue and provided a full menu.

There were six venues, 500 tickets, and they sold out! Late comers were directed to the outdoor venues. The crowd was estimated at 800. 

Sullivan says they expect to add venues next year to be able to accommodate more people.

But they are just glad to be back.


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Jobs: City of Shoreline Management Analyst

City of Shoreline
Management Analyst
Rate: $42.91/hr - $54.29/hr
Dates: 8/18/23 – 9/5/23

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

The City of Shoreline is looking for a talented management analyst to assist the City in managing its Fleet and Equipment replacement and maintenance funds, support contract management and provide analytic support to the Administrative Services Department. 

This position will report to the City Parks, Fleet and Facilities Manager and is responsible for developing and maintaining vehicle and equipment funding models related to acquisition, replacement, maintenance and surplusing of vehicles and other City owned equipment. 

This position is responsible for calculating related rates and monitoring budgets to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of these special purpose funds. Additional responsibilities include planning, developing and monitoring facility maintenance budgets, maintaining the City's property schedule, and coordinating property additions and losses with the City's risk management pool. 

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative analyst possessing advanced software skills utilizing various analytical tools with an emphasis on excel models, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

DEFINITION

To perform analytical work of a highly responsible nature requiring program, contract or budgetary analysis; to participate in the design and implementation of possible solutions to problems, policy development, special studies, contract and project management; and intergovernmental coordination; and to provide assistance to lower level professional and clerical personnel.

Job description and application


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Garden Guy and Friends: Care for Your Trees During the Dry Season

[Our Garden Guy has taken off August from his usual monthly writing duties. His guest columnist for this August issue is his long-time WSU Master Gardener colleague and fellow writer, Marty Byrne. Ed.]

How do we take care of our trees during this time of unpredictable, changeable weather? Trees need water, just like your flower and vegetable gardens and lawn. Proper watering and mulching will help your trees survive upcoming hot and dry spells.

Photo by JoeGardener.com
Correct Irrigation 

Water needs differ for newly planted trees and established trees. Newly planted trees need routine more frequent watering for the first three years. More established trees have put down deep roots and require less supplemental water. 

For all trees: Water deeply and infrequently rather than delivering more frequent shallow watering. Deep watering encourages deep root growth; shallow watering encourages roots closer to the surface with more negative impacts from summer heat and winter cold.

How do I know when to water? 

Check the soil around the base of the tree and at the drip line (the imaginary circle on the ground underneath the outermost branches of the tree’s crown). Gently dig 6 to 9 inches into the soil underneath the tree. Water if the soil is dry or barely moist. You can also use a water meter, available at most nurseries and garden centers.

Check newly planted trees every few days for the first three years; check established trees once or twice a month. Soil content may help determine frequency: Sandy soils will hold less water, requiring more frequent watering.

Water bag. Photo by mortonarb.org
How do I know how much to water? 

For newly planted trees, thoroughly soak the soil several inches down. One guideline suggests two gallons of water, delivered slowly, for each diameter inch of trunk for the first three years. 

A drip irrigation bag (seen left) around the base of the tree can also ensure the tree is getting enough water. Tree bags allow water to seep slowly to the roots.

Checking the soil around your established trees is the best way to determine if they need water. 

Here the general guideline is one inch of water per week during dry periods. Use a soaker hose at the tree’s drip line to deliver water right to the roots.

Over-watering can be as detrimental as insufficient water. Roots need oxygen, and too much water fills up the spaces between soil particles.

Mulch photo by pubs.nmsu.edu
Think mulch! 

The list of benefits that mulch provides is a long one. Here are a few to consider:
  • Reduces moisture loss around the base of the tree
  • Controls weeds
  • Provides insulation for the roots during high and low temperature extremes
  • Improves the soil over time: aeration, structure, drainage
  • Reduces the chance of damage to the tree bark caused by weed whackers and lawnmowers
  • Certain mulches decompose over time, improving soil fertility

What kind of mulch should I use? 

Wood and bark chips make the best mulch. They do not contain pesticides or dyes and because of the variety of material, decompose slowly, providing nutrients to the tree. Many tree services will give you the chips for free. You may get enough to spread on your other landscape areas and paths in addition to what you’ll need for your trees. Arborist chips may not be as pretty as bagged mulch, but they do a great job of protecting the tree roots.

Bagged mulches are also an option. The size of the pieces can range from fine to chunky. Choose a chunky mulch rather than one with very fine pieces. Chunky mulch allows air and water to pass through; fine mulches will become matted over time, impeding air and water flow. Avoid mulches with dyes, which will leach into the soil. You can also use an inorganic mulch like rock, pebbles or lava rock. Rubber mulches (ground or cut-up tires) are not a good choice as they can leach chemicals. They are also flammable, a genuine consideration now during our hot season.

Photo by sacramentotreefoundation.org
How should I spread the mulch? 

Keep mulch away from the tree trunk by eight to 12 inches. 

Mulch applied too close to the trunk may lead to root rot or allow rodents to burrow near the trunk and chew on the bark during the winter months. 

Spread it two to four inches deep out to the drip line for established trees, beyond the tree canopy for newly planted trees.

We value our trees in western Washington. Preparing for hot, dry weather will help our trees survive and be more resilient in our changing climate.
 For further reading:
Marty Byrne is a long-time WSU Master Gardener based in King County. 

In addition to her horticultural volunteer efforts at the Shoreline Farmers Market and the Lake Forest Park Master Gardeners Clinic, Marty is also a freelance writer, editor and gardening columnist for the Master Gardener Foundation newsletter.


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Community members are welcome to join the Shoreline Concert Band


Come join the SHORELINE CONCERT BAND this fall! 

The band meets on Monday nights at 7pm and we invite all students, faculty, staff, and members of the Shoreline community to play with us. 

Any experience level is welcome! Our first rehearsal is on Monday, September 25, 2023 7pm at the Shoreline Community College music building, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133. 

This course is also available for college credit during fall quarter. 

Please contact director Christopher Vongvithayamathakul at cVongvithayamathakul@shoreline.edu for more info on the band or other music performance opportunities at Shoreline Community College!

Register here: Shoreline Community College (campusce.net)


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Vacant building fire on Aurora Ave N in Seattle

Fire in vacant structure 120th and Aurora
Photo by Bruce Miller
By Kristin Tinsley, Seattle Fire

SEATTLE – Seattle firefighters were dispatched to a fire in a vacant structure around 10:30am on August 20, 2023. Fire apparatus responding to the scene could see black smoke billowing from the structure blocks away prior to arriving.

The building was well-involved before fire crews arrived
Photo by Bruce Miller

Engine 24 from the Bitter Lake neighborhood arrived first and reported flames visible from the exterior and heavy fire and high heat conditions throughout the structure. The fire had reached the void space and the building quickly became well-involved in fire.

Crews declared a defensive attack for the derelict building
Photo by Bruce Miller

Battalion 6 arrived at the incident location and declared a defensive fire attack due to derelict building conditions and the amount of fire present. Fire engines quickly connected to hydrants to establish a water supply and ladder trucks set up for ladder pipe operations. Firefighters also deployed hand lines to hit the fire from all angles on the exterior.

Approximately 30 minutes into the incident, the roof began to collapse, and incident command extended the collapse zone around the incident to protect members of the public and firefighters. Due to the extent of fire damage, the building was unable to be searched for possible victims.

Neighbors were warned of smoke exposure
Photo by Bruce Miller

An AlertSeattle emergency alert was issued to neighbors to warn of smoke exposure if windows and doors were not kept closed. The smoke added to already unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke making it to the region Sunday morning. Just after 2pm, all lanes of Aurora Ave N were reopened to vehicles.

At the height of the incident, SFD had 10 fire engines and four ladder trucks on scene, and various support and command vehicles. Fire investigators responded to the scene and have begun the investigation into how the fire started. The SFD has requested the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections to the site to conduct a building evaluation.

The building, at 12020 Aurora Ave N, was the former home of the Mekong Village restaurant and the emission testing, COVID test site.

Updated with building location 8-21-2023

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Gloria's Insects: Who knew?

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

Flies are second only to bees as pollinators of flowers. We need 'em!
Granted, they're not as photogenic:)

(This is a Lesser Housefly busy dining and pollinating in the community garden last week. They live only 2 or 3 weeks. I'll probably never see her again.)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Visit the goats Saturday August 26, 2023 on the Interurban Trail

Poster boy Filbert is happy to pose for the camera

By Diane Hettrick

Goat Day at Midvale Gardens on Saturday August 26, 2023, 10am to 6pm. 

Midvale Gardens is a piece of land adjacent to the Interurban Trail at 192nd and Midvale, behind Sky Nursery. The property belongs to Seattle City Light, which allowed it to go wild. 

A thick tangle of blackberry and ivy eight feet tall choked the trees on the site, looking impenetrable to all but the homeless and drug users who burrowed into it to make camps.

Neighbors, led by Derek Creisler, began a clean up project. Affiliating with Shoreline Parks - and through them City Light - they started to clear the site. 

Volunteers from the immediate neighborhood and the greater Echo Lake Neighborhood Association held work parties to remove piles and piles of vines. Parks staff came in and cleared the garbage and drug paraphernalia as well as hauling away the piles of vegetation. 

Midvale Gardens - before and after
Photos by Derek Creisler

Derek joined Diggin' Shoreline, a local organization dedicated to the creation of community gardens, which has 501(c)3 status, and enlisted their help and sponsorship. Clearing the site was still slow and laborious.

And then - someone (probably Derek) said "What about the goats?"

Ed Portnow owns Earthcraft Services and rents out a herd of hungry goats to clear overgrown sites like this. The City of Shoreline has used Ed's goats on several occasions, usually for clearing brambles on steep slopes, which, of course, are no obstacle to goats.

Derek says "Ed loves the project and the goats need to eat." 

In the beginning the City funded the cost through environmental mini-grants but that fund was never intended to support ongoing projects. Rather than ask for more from the city, Derek and Diggin' Shoreline set up a Goat Fund Me Diggin' Shoreline site to raise money from the public.

Derek points out that "in the end the money raised goes into hay fodder for the herd. So we've worked out a strong relationship. He brings the goats, and I raise the $. This year we're actively advertising the events"
 
So far this year, the project has received some strong donations, including local businesses Dunn Lumber, and West Highland Dental, and many individuals such as Larry Monger. Larry and his late wife Jeanne were among the first to step up to clear blackberry vines from the site.

The goats were able to work through the pandemic, so progress continued. 

The site has been literally transformed from a spooky urban jungle that appeared impenetrable (but wasn't if you were determined to setup camp hidden in the weeds).

The goats cost $500 a day and it usually takes six days a summer to keep the site clear. You can help by donating here.

The public is more than welcome to visit as the goats are at work. They are comfortable with people and dogs, but you might not be as attractive as a yummy mouthful of blackberry vines.

Midvale Gardens is directly across the street from the Aurora Park n' Ride where the Shoreline Farmers Market is held, also on Saturday.


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Celebrate Shoreline! finishes with a burst of energy

Celebrate Shoreline! Photo by Patricia Hale

By Patricia Hale

The musical group BroHamM, the last band of the evening at the Celebrate Shoreline! event at Cromwell Park on Saturday, August 19, 2023, did an excellent rendition of Brick House, by the Commodores. 

It got everyone on their feet and dancing. including (left to right) Shoreline City Manager Bristol Ellington. Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Director Mary Reidy. and Shoreline City Councilman John Ramsdell.


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Oktoberfest in Richmond Beach - in September

Get prepared for Oktoberfest in Richmond Beach September 23
Photo courtesy RBCA
By Chris Drake

The early arrival of pumpkin spice and pre-season Seahawks games can mean only one thing: Oktoberfest will soon be returning to Richmond Beach

In what has become a favorite annual tradition, your Richmond Beach Community Association is once again partnering with our friends at Vault 177 for the 3rd Annual Richmond Beach Oktoberfest. 

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from noon to 5pm, and promises to be even bigger and better than ever.

This family- and pet-friendly event will once again be held outdoors with tents (rain or shine) in the parking lot of Spin Alley/Vault 177. 

Authentic German sausages, potato salad, kraut, and a variety of locally produced and imported German beers will be available along with kids’ meals, music, and a variety of family-friendly activities for all ages.

All proceeds directly benefit RBCA and help support community events, the newspaper, and the mission of the RBCA -- to build and connect our wonderful community. 

So dust off your lederhosen and dirndls and join us for food, fun, and festivities later this month! We can’t wait to see you there, raise a glass, and help ring in the fall season. Prost!

Saturday, September 23, 12:00 - 5:00pm Spin Alley/Vault 177 parking lot, 1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline WA 98177

Visit the RBCA website to learn more about the event details and fun promotions.


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Garage sale at First Lutheran of Richmond Beach this weekend August 25-26, 2023

First Lutheran of Richmond Beach is holding a garage sale to raise funds to send the youth of the church to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in the summer of 2024.
  • Friday, August 25, 2023 – 10am to 6pm
  • Saturday, August 26, 2023 – 10am to 4pm
Where:

First Lutheran Richmond Beach - in the Fellowship Hall
18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline,WA 98177

Questions? office@flrb.org or 206-546-4153


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Nigerian citizen extradited from Germany to face charges over attempt to steal $25 million in U.S. benefits

Seattle – One of two Nigerian citizens residing in Canada, who allegedly defrauded the pandemic unemployment benefit programs in multiple states, made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Friday August 18, 2023. 

Sakiru Olanrewaju Ambali, 45, was arrested in February 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany, as he traveled back to Canada from Nigeria. Ambali had been detained in Germany pending extradition. 

Ambali and codefendant Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, 45, are accused of using the stolen identities of thousands of Americans to submit over 1,700 claims for pandemic unemployment benefits to over 25 different states, including Washington State.

According to the indictment, Lawal and Ambali used the stolen personal information of thousands of U.S. taxpayers and residents to file fraudulent claims for COVID-19 pandemic assistance and false tax returns seeking refunds. In total, the claims sought approximately $25 million, but the conspirators obtained approximately $2.4 million, primarily from pandemic unemployment benefits.

The co-conspirators allegedly submitted claims for pandemic unemployment benefits to more than 25 states including New York, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, California, and Washington. Using 13 Google accounts they filed some 900 claims. The co-conspirators also allegedly established four internet domain names that they then used for fraud – creating some 800 different email addresses that were used for fraud.

Lawal and Ambali allegedly filed over 2,300 fraudulent income tax returns seeking over $7.1 million in tax refunds. The IRS caught most of the fraud and paid only about $30,000 in fraudulent refunds.

The co-conspirators also attempted to use the stolen American identities for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to defraud the Small Business Administration.

According to the indictment, the co-conspirators had the proceeds of their fraud sent to cash cards or to “money mules” who transferred the funds according to instructions given by the co-conspirators. They also allegedly used stolen identities to open bank accounts and have the money deposited directly into those accounts for their use.

Lawal and Ambali are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, ten counts of wire fraud and six counts of aggravated identity theft.

Lawal remains in Canada, pending extradition.

The National Unemployment Fraud Task Force provided a lead on this case to the investigative team in Western Washington. The case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG). 

Also contributing to the investigation were Washington State Employment Security Division (ESD), the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), and the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Cindy Chang and Seth Wilkinson of the Western District of Washington. DOJ’s Office of International Affairs is assisting.


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Wildfires: Gray Fire in Spokane County threatening medical facilities

Spokane 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 Gray Fire located in Spokane County, near the town of Medical Lake. 

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on August 18, 2023, at 2:45pm at the request of Fire Chief Cody Rohrbach, Spokane County Fire District 3.

The Gray Fire started on August 18, 2023, at approximately 12:00pm. This fire is estimated at 200 acres and growing. It is burning in grass, timber, and wheat and is threatening homes, crops, Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, Highway 202, and the town of Medical Lake. 

Levels 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.

LEVEL 1:  GET READY
LEVEL 2:  GET SET
LEVEL 3:  GO!


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Wildfires: Winona Fire in Whitman County - 5000 acres of grass and brush - threatening structures - Level 3 evacuations

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 Winona Fire located in Whitman County, near the town of Winona.

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on August 18, 2023, at 4:15pm at the request of Fire Chief Keith Luft, Whitman County Fire District 6.
 
The Winona Fire started on August 18, 2023, at approximately 2:31pm. This fire is estimated at 5000 acres and growing. It is burning in grass and brush and is threatening cropland, rangeland, and primary and secondary structures.  Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.

LEVEL 1:  GET READY
LEVEL 2:  GET SET
LEVEL 3:  GO!


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Wildfires: Oregon Fire in Spokane County - 2000 acres burning - Level 3 (GO!) evacuations

Spokane 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 Oregon Fire located in Spokane County, near the town of Elk. 

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on August 18, 2023, at 7:15pm at the request of Assistant Chief Mike Nokes, Spokane County Fire District 4.

The Oregon Fire started on August 18, 2023, at approximately 4:12pm. This fire is estimated at 2000 acres and growing. It is burning in grass and timber and is threatening thirty homes, timber, power infrastructure, and crops. Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.

LEVEL 1:  GET READY
LEVEL 2:  GET SET
LEVEL 3:  GO!


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Wildfire smoke alert for Sunday

The view from Richmond Beach Saturday afternoon - water but no mountains
Photo by Carl Dinse

A wildfire smoke alert was issued Saturday from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and local county public health agencies around Puget Sound as air pollution increased due to wildfire smoke.

Wildfire smoke will continue to impact air quality in the Puget Sound region over the weekend.

Locally, we reached moderate levels, but as of Saturday night it was generally safe. It is expected to be moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups Sunday morning and afternoon, but then start clearing out Sunday evening.

Westerly surface winds late Monday/early Tuesday will help with clear out the smoke.

Sensitive groups are infants, children, and people over 65, or those who are pregnant, have heart or lung diseases (such as asthma or COPD), respiratory infections, diabetes, or are stroke survivors.

Everyone should try to limit their exposure by staying inside, postponing or limiting outdoor activities, and keeping indoor air clean.

Outside, wear an N95 mask.

More information:
Air quality information is available on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency site


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Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at noon in Cromwell Park

Saturday, August 19, 2023


Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at noon! 

The annual celebration of the City's birthday will have two stages of entertainment, pony rides, beer garden, children's theater, food trucks, and much more! 

Bring the whole family and join us at Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline,WA 98133

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Global Warming




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Brown Bear Car Wash will provide free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, August 24, 2023

Brown Bear Car Wash will provide free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, August 24, 2023 as it celebrates 66 years of serving customers throughout the Puget Sound area, including the Brown Bear tunnel car wash at 16032 Aurora Ave N in Shoreline.

Available at 28 tunnel wash locations from 8am to 8pm, the one-day event continues a tradition by the family-owned, Seattle-based company to say “thank you” to its customers.

Over the past 17 years Brown Bear Car Wash has provided more than a half million free “Beary Clean” washes to celebrate its anniversary and honoring former and current service members on Veterans Day.

“There’s no better way to celebrate this milestone than to dedicate an entire day of free car washes to the public,” said Brown Bear Founder and CEO Victor Odermat. “It generates plenty of smiles, not to mention thousands of sparkling cars and trucks.”

Odermat opened the company’s first location in 1957 at 1800 15th Ave West in Seattle. The Official Car Wash of the Seattle Seahawks, Brown Bear owns and operates 54 car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane. For other participating tunnel wash locations and more information about Brown Bear Car Wash, visit brownbear.com

Widely recognized for its environmentally friendly practices, Brown Bear uses gentle, biodegradable cleaning detergents at all its locations and recycles and filters the water used.



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Hot weather, cold water: the King County Sheriff's Office would like to keep you from drowning


From King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO)

With recent tragedies involving outdoor water activities, we want to remind you of the importance of water safety.
 
We reached out to Sergeant Rich Barton of the King County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit for the following words of advice to our communities.
 
Hot weather, cold water. The water in the river is not warming up even though the temperatures are. It may be 90-plus degrees outside, but the rivers can still be below 60. The temperature difference can cause cold water shock and drastic changes in breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. 

It also can cause a sudden gasp and rapid breathing, which creates a higher risk of drowning regardless of swimming ability. This applies to all waters.

The rivers are down to their extremely low levels right now. This does not mean they are safer. There are still hidden hazards and strong currents. Slippery rocks and uncertain footing can cause a fall or slippage.

Life jackets work, period. If you are a fair swimmer or non-swimmer, use a life jacket or stay out of the water.

Stand-up paddleboards are required to have a life jacket and whistle on the board, not necessarily worn. 
  • Do not use the attached leash if using a paddleboard on the river. Leave it off. The leash could get caught around an obstruction and hold the person in a bad situation.
  • If using the paddle board on lakes and the Puget Sound, use the leash.


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Destinations: Locally filmed 10 Things I Hate About You at the SIFF Theater Egyptian on August 29, 2023

Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles star in 10 Things I Hate About You
Filmed here in Seattle and Tacoma, 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU stars Julia Stiles as the fiercely independent Kat Stratford, and Heath Ledger as the charismatic bad boy Patrick Verona. 

Sparks fly as they navigate a web of teenage drama, secret admirers, and unexpected emotions, teaching us that sometimes, love can be found in the most unexpected places.

Washington-based filmmaker Vicky Berglund-Davenport, who worked as a location scout on 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, will introduce the film!

Plays Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the SIFF Egyptian Theater 805 E Pine St, Seattle WA 98122 as part of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Back to School series.


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Badge pinning ceremony at Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire held a badge pinning ceremony this week to celebrate newly promoted personnel. as follows:
  • In Fire Prevention, Deputy Fire Marshal Tim Schwartz and Deputy Fire Marshal Russ Holmes.
  • In Suppression, our new Lieutenants are Jonni Hill and Cameron Eickelmann
  • In the Medic ranks, Nate Etherington, Cody Barwell and Geoff Olson (not pictured)
"These promotions are due to steadfast dedication and hard work! Congratulations"


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LFP Early Registration for Fall Recreation Programs with the City of Shoreline begins Thursday August 24, 2023

Live in Lake Forest Park? Interested in recreation?
 

Take advantage of recreation programs offered through the City of Shoreline. 

Lake Forest Park residents are eligible for a 24-hour early registration period prior to the start of each season’s programs plus an 8% discount on all program fees (not rentals) through the entire year! 

LFP Residents' early registration for Winter 2023 begins August 24, 2023 at 8:00am.

Visit Shoreline Recreation for more information or give them a call at 206-801-2600 with any questions.

Reminder, LFP offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible youth and specialized recreation participants who reside in the City and are registered for and attend cultural, recreation, or aquatic programs and camps. 

For more information, go to our webpage or call City Hall, 206-368-5440.


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Wayne's Wabbits: Wild wild wabbits

Friday, August 18, 2023

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

 
Wabbit wild do your thing,
  twist and turn you wild wild thing.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore
 
Jump high and do your thing, 
  playing leap frog wabbit style you wild wild thing.
 
Wabbit Wayne



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