Home Sales in Lake Forest Park during the month of September 2023

Monday, October 9, 2023

The following are properties that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of September 2023. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Indigenous People's Day

Indigenous People's Day was formerly Columbus Day which was celebrated in Columbus, Ohio.

Wikipedia has an interesting history of Christophorus Columbus.

 

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Did you feel it? 4.3 magnitude earthquake Sunday in Puget Sound

Sunday's earthquake
Map courtesy PNSN

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) reported a Magnitude 4.3 earthquake on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 7:21 PDT. It was at a depth of 57km, 20.9 miles north from Poulsbo, Washington / 23.44 miles WNW from Everett. 

It was felt from Vancouver to Olympic, the length of Puget Sound.

But did you feel it? Some did, some didn't. Some dogs reacted and other didn't seem to notice or react. Don't ask your cat - they don't care.

PNSN would like to have you tell them whether you felt it or not. Here's the link

Folks may be wondering why they did not get an earthquake warning message on their phones. 

ShakeAlert did not send out a public warning because the quake was not big enough to meet the alert threshold. If they had, we would have had an 11 second advance notice.

--Diane Hettrick


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I ain't afraid of no crows

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Photo by John Wolfe

This barred owl spent several hours in our neighbor’s tree on Saturday. 
The crows raised up quite a fuss.

--Lee Wolfe



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Shoreline High Schoolers, mark your calendars for the After the Game Party Friday October 20, 2023


Shoreline High Schoolers, mark your calendars!

After the Shorewood vs Shorecrest football game, 
there is an annual After The Game Party 
at the Spartan Rec Center next to the Shoreline Stadium

So Save The Date!

October 20. 2023 from 9 to 11:30pm!


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Volunteers welcome at park restoration events this week

Help spread mulch at Shoreline Park
Photo by Sara Camaresi

Join the City of Shoreline’s Forest Stewards to perform ecological restoration in Shoreline’s forested parks!

To register, visit our online portal here. We work on weekends and during the week.

No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we will teach you the rest. Do good removing weeds and installing native plants – rain or shine!

We will provide tools. Please bring a water bottle, layers for the weather, and tough shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Bring gloves if you have them, but we also have some that you can borrow.

We will work in the following city parks between October 8 - 15, 2023:
  • Darnell
  • Hamlin
  • Twin Ponds
  • Shoreline
  • Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Feel free to sign up for other parks in future weeks: Choose your park and sign up here


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Power outage in Ridgecrest neighborhood affects 32 households

Ridgecrest power outage

A power outage in the Ridgecrest neighborhood between NE 152 and NE 155th, east of Paramount School Park on Saturday, October 7, 2023 left 32 households in the dark.

Crews were dispatched. Power went out at 3pm, no cause listed, and estimated restoration time was 7am Sunday, October 8, 2023.



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Jobs: City of Mountlake Terrace Arthritis Aquatics Instructor

City of Mountlake Terrace
Arthritis Aquatics Instructor
Category Part-Time Employment Opportunities
Salary Hourly wage range: $18.00 - $23.00
Published Oct 4, 2023

This position is responsible for instructing a warm water low-impact exercise program designed for adults with arthritis or anyone with joint pain and muscle stiffness.

Work hours are subject to change, but will typically be:
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  • (summer classes will be scheduled earlier in the day)
  • May be required to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.
Full description

Apply through Form Center



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Eleven mile segment of East Lake Sammamish Trail opened in Redmond Friday

East Lake Sammamish Trail
Photo courtesy King County

King County Executive Dow Constantine led the opening celebration for the final segment of the East Lake Sammamish Trail Friday, October 6, 2023 in Redmond.
The 44 miles Locks to Lakes Trail

The 11-mile paved path contributes to the the 44-mile Locks to Lake Corridor that connects Golden Gardens Park in Ballard to Eastside cities and the Cascade foothills, running through Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore on the Burke Gilman Trail on its way.


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Sen. Murray at Shoreline Community College to meet with State officials and providers on lapse of key Federal Child Care funding

Saturday, October 7, 2023

On Friday, October 6, 2023, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a former preschool teacher, visited Shoreline Community College to hear about how Washington state is responding to the expiration of federal child care funding that she was instrumental in delivering in the American Rescue Plan.


Senator Murray was joined by Washington State Rep Tana Senn (D-LD-41); Allison Krustinger, Director of Public Affairs at Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services (DCYF); Junaid Haq, Director of the Parent Child Center at Shoreline Community College; Deeann Puffert, CEO of Child Care Aware of Washington; and parents of children who are enrolled at the Parent Child Center at Shoreline Community College.

Senator Murray spoke about her efforts to extend federal child care stabilization funding, her comprehensive child care reform legislation, and her continued work to address the child care crisis through every possible avenue in Congress.

When the pandemic pushed the already-fragile child care sector to the brink of collapse, Senator Murray led Democrats in Congress by delivering a historic $24 billion in child care stabilization funding nationwide through the American Rescue Plan to save the sector from collapse.

U.S. Sen. Murray at Shoreline Community College

The funding made an enormous difference, keeping 220,000 child care providers afloat over the last few years and saving child care slots for up to 10 million kids nationwide — but the funds expired at the end of September.

Last month, Senator Murray introduced the Child Care Stabilization Act, which was cosponsored by dozens of her Democratic colleagues and would extend the child care stabilization funding and ensure that providers can keep their doors open — and she is working to build the support needed to get it to the President’s desk.

“As a former preschool teacher and someone who got my start in politics advocating for my kids’ pre-k program, child care has always been an issue that is close to my heart,” said Senator Murray.
“No matter where I go, I am constantly hearing from families who are stressed trying to figure out how they will find a child care opening, and how they will afford it if they can get off the waitlist.
 
"I led the efforts in Congress to save the child care sector from collapse when COVID hit our country hard — and the investment we made in child care, which was the largest one-time investment ever, helped over 220,000 providers keep their doors open and serve up to 10 million kids nationwide.”

“But," Murray said, "those funds expired at the end of September — threatening to make it even harder than it already is for parents and families to find child care. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to extend these critical child care stabilization funds to help providers keep their doors open and serve families.

"Because let’s be clear: our child care system isn’t just stretched thin — it’s broken. I’m going to continue working every avenue available — and work with every willing partner in Congress and in Washington state — to help families in our state find and afford quality child care,” Murray said.


Junaid Haq, Director of the Parent Child Center at Shoreline Community College, said, 

“As the Director of a Parent Child Center, I truly understand the importance of serving our faculty, students, and community with high quality childcare. 
"My center helps our faculty and community families to continue to work, and our students to follow their goals and future endeavors. 
"I strongly believe that further investments in childcare will help with families that receive financial assistance and the amount that childcare providers are paid."

Earlier this year, Senator Murray reintroduced her Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation to solve the child care crisis and ensure families across America can find and afford high-quality child care.

Senator Murray has long fought to strengthen the Child Care and Development Block (CCDBG)—and last year as Chair of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, she successfully secured a 30% increase in funding for the program. 

As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Murray secured another $700 million increase for CCDBG in the draft fiscal year 2024 funding bill that passed out of Committee in July.



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Fall plant sale at Kruckeberg continues Sunday and next weekend

Plant sale at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Swing by Kruckeberg Botanic Garden for the Fall Plant Sale to score amazing deals on plants for your gardens and containers.

  • Sunday October 8
  • Friday - Sunday October 13-15
  • 10am to 5pm 

KBG takes pride in propagating many of their plants from seed and cuttings.

All proceeds support this 4-acre, free-to-the-public botanic garden.



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Town and Country Market October recipe features vegetable comfort food

Maple Ancho-Roasted Delicata Squash

The fall vibes are strong with this warm and comforting recipe from Town and Country Market 

Maple Ancho-Roasted Delicata Squash

Sweet and smoky go so well together in this simple side dish. Roasting at a high temperature ensures good caramelization for amazing flavor.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 large or 2 small delicata squash
½ cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper½ cup roasted, salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

PREPARATION

STEP 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silicone mat. Do not use foil.

STEP 2
Cut squash in half lengthwise, cut off ends and scoop out seeds (no need to peel). Cut each half crosswise in 1/2-inch thick half-moons.

STEP 3
In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, olive oil and chile powder. Add squash and toss to coat. Place squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Season generously with salt and pepper.

STEP 4
Roast until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, flip squash over and cook another 10 minutes.

STEP 5
Transfer to a platter and garnish with roasted salted pepitas.

OPTIONS
Try curry powder, Harissa powder, or any of T/C's spicy or smoky spice blends from bulk foods in place of the chile powder. This recipe will also work with sweet potatoes or other winter squash (the skin will not be edible). Cooking times will vary.

Shoreline Town and Country Market is located on the upper level of Shoreline Place 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline WA 98133.



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Last farmers market of the season in Shoreline Saturday October 7, 2023

Geneva Norton is one of the many people who love the Shoreline Farmers Market
Photo courtesy SFM

Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturdays,10am-2pm through October 7th

18821 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
(KC Metro Park n Ride across from Sky Nursery)

Season 12: It’s a Wrap, Folks!

This Saturday, October 7, 2023 will mark the end of the regular farmers market season. 

Please join us to thank the farmers who work tirelessly to grow your food, the musicians that put on a show every Saturday, and the dedicated volunteers who work to make the market a success year after year.
 
Thank you Shoreline, for continuing to show up and support local businesses.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Farmers Market

But wait....there's more!


We will be back on October 28th for our Annual October Harvest Market. We'll have fun activities for kids (and grown up kids), FREE face painting, games for everyone, and you can stock up on winter storage produce for the fall. 

Costumes are highly encouraged (humans and their four-legged families members, too )!

Just when you're settling into winter and really missing the market we'll have our final market of the year on December 16th. We'll have lots of prepared food vendors, crafts for holiday shopping, and farm vendors with fresh produce to inspire delicious winter meals.

See you Saturday, Shoreline (and Shoreline-area friends)!


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King County Library System receives $133,252 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop a Climate Action Plan

Four of the 30 King County Libraries
Shoreline, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

The King County Library System (KCLS) received a $133,252 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to develop a Climate Action Plan over the next two years under the Climate Smart Humanities Organizations program. 

The KCLS Foundation will match the amount that NEH awarded by July 2024, for a total of $266,504 in grant funding.

NEH supports research, education, preservation and public programs in the humanities. The Climate Smart program is one of three new grant programs that NEH created under the agency’s American Tapestry: Weaving Together Past, Present and Future initiative, which leverages the humanities to strengthen our democracy, advance equity for all and address our changing climate. 

The program enables cultural organizations — such as museums, libraries, archives and humanities centers — to develop strategic Climate Action Plans.

In this round of funding, NEH awarded $41.3 million in grants for 280 humanities projects across the country. 

KCLS was the only library system in the nation to receive the NEH grant to produce a Climate Action Plan.

“The NEH grant funds will help KCLS do its part to preserve and protect the environment for current and future generations to come,” said KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. 
“We look forward to establishing and implementing our Climate Action Plan to further improve energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.”

The Climate Action Plan will align with federal, tribal, state, and local climate goals and priorities. KCLS will work with technical consultants to assess current greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy usage, and establish a measurable plan to implement conservation strategies.

The grant funding from NEH and the KCLS Foundation will help supplement green efforts already underway at KCLS, which has long committed to environmental stewardship. 

KCLS has been incorporating green building practices into library renovations and new construction for the past 15 years. In 2022, KCLS partnered with Puget Sound Energy to go carbon neutral at most library buildings. 

And KCLS’ Capital Bond Building Program, made possible by a voter-approved bond measure in 2004, included eco-friendly building designs, green roofs, rain gardens and other features ranging from carpeting to plumbing.

“Our environment and our libraries are two precious resources that must be protected and cared for,” added KCLS Foundation Executive Director Lisa Yamasaki. 
“The KCLS Foundation is looking forward to raising funds to match the NEH grant award. KCLS’ Climate Action Plan will benefit our communities for years to come and it's a privilege to be a part of that.”

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.


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Kenmore Police: Sir, you can't park here

Photo courtesy Kenmore Police

 Sir, you can't park there.

But seriously, please don't drink and drive. As this gentleman found out, getting arrested for DUI will only make your night worse.

--Kenmore Police


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Cry It Out opens Thursday, October 12, 2023 at As If Theatre in Kenmore

As If Theatre Company presents CRY IT OUT,
a comedy with dark edges, by Molly Smith Metzler

October 12-29, 2023

As If Theatre Company is pleased to announce its sixth mainstage production, Cry It Out, written by Molly Smith Metzler (Shameless, Orange is the New Black, and Maid), and directed by Betsy Mugavero. 

Cry It Out holds both a microscope and a megaphone to the joys and perils that today’s mothers face. This heartwarming comedy takes a sharp and honest look at the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work after being home with a newborn, and the effect that economic and social class has on parenthood in America.

“It’s an investigation of class, friendship, and resilience through the lens of working parenthood in America,” says director Mugavero. 
“This play is such a poignant look at both the absurdity and profundity that follows in the wake of a newborn for those first few weeks of delirious bliss and unimaginable terror. I can't wait for audiences to laugh and cry with us.”

Cry It Out features the talent of Taryn Pearce (Jessie), Gabriela Noble (Lina), Kira Dorrian (Adrienne), and Varun Kainth (Mitchell), with a creative team that includes Ken Michels (Set Design), Gwyn Skone (Lighting Design), William French (Sound Design), Ali Kidder-Mostrom (Costume Design), and Chandria Danelle (Property Design).

  • When: Oct. 12-29, 2023 – Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 5:00pm
  • Where: Kenmore Community Club, 7304 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
  • Tickets: $25 and $20 (Seniors / Students) available at asiftheatre.com

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Kenmore City Council will consider adopting new exceptional tree ordinance at Monday's meeting

Sequoia photo by Melody Fosmire
(not the tree that was cut down in Kenmore)
After public outcry when the City of Kenmore issued a permit for a developer to cut down an enormous Sequoia at a new construction site on 68th Ave, the Kenmore City Council is expected to adopt an exceptional tree ordinance at its October 9, 2023 meeting.

The proposed ordinance protects extraordinary trees, defined as native trees and other very large trees that because of their unique combination of size and age are worthy of retention. 

Exceptional trees are exceedingly important to the local environment and community as they reduce soil erosion and pollution in streams and creeks, remove pollutant gases and airborne particles, lower temperatures, reduce noise pollution, and provide habitat for wildlife. 

Upon adoption of the ordinance, removal of any trees it protects as exceptional anywhere within the city will be punishable by fines up to $2,500 per inch in diameter at breast height with minimum a penalty of $10,000 and a maximum of $150,000. 


See our previous article on The Amazing Sequoia



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Hamlin Halloween Haunt October 20, 2023

 

Hamlin Halloween Haunt - a free Halloween event held outdoors at Hamlin Park.
Friday, October 20 - 5:30 to 8:30pm

Join us for Shoreline’s annual Hamlin Halloween Haunt!

Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, ride the hay wagon, pose in your costume in the photo booth, and play Halloween games. The first half hour is dedicated to activities with reduced sensory stimulation.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Mouse

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Shorecrest varsity tennis vs Edmonds-Woodway 10-6-2023

Shorecrest varsity tennis team
Photo by Coach Rob Mann
Boys varsity tennis
10-6-23 At Edmonds-Woodway HS
Edmonds-Woodway 6 Shorecrest 1

Singles
  1. Nalu Akiona (E) def. Sohum Vohra 6-2, 6-2, 
  2. Armaan Mkrtychev (E) def. Indigo Vining 6-0, 6-4, 
  3. Thomas Mahoney (E) def. Thomas Linville 6-1, 6-3, 
  4. Miles Garbaccio (S) def. Sam Marchise 7-6(9), 4-6, 10-5. 
Doubles
  1. Jude Wilcox-Nico Menanno (E) def. Ashton Johnson-Zane Weber 6-4, 6-2, 
  2. John Marquart/Tim Park (E) def. Ben Feinberg-Nathaniel Skonier 6-4, 7-5, 
  3. Simon Branch-Cooper Giles (E) def. Asher Martin-Shane McMullen 6-3, 6-1.
--Coach Rob Mann


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Gift Cards for Guns October 21, 2023 at Shoreline Community College


On Saturday, October 21, 2023 join King County and the King County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the cities of Shoreline and Kenmore, for our second Gift Cards for Guns event.

The program, dedicated to reducing the number of firearms in circulation and enhancing public safety, invites community members to exchange firearms for Visa/Mastercard gift cards.

The Drive-Through event will be held from 10am to 2pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

--Dow Constantine, King County Executive
--Shoreline Police Department

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Shorecrest sports roundup for the first half of Fall season

Story and photos courtesy Alan Bruns, Shorecrest Athletic Director

Hello Shorecrest sports fans - We're in the 2nd half of the Fall sports season, with the playoffs coming soon. Here's a look at each of our teams and their top performers so far. Lots to be excited about with Shorecrest Athletics!

Follow us on Instagram at ShorecrestAthletics and share your fan photos to #whereirootforsc
Go Scots!

VOLLEYBALL
  • Overall record: 8-2, tied for 3rd in league, #18 in State
  • Offensive top performers:
    • Senior OPP/Setter - Violet Burchak - leads the Scots with an impressive 60 kills, 111 Assists, 22 Aces 63 Digs and 16 Solo Blocks.
    • Middle Blocker - Lily Starr - is coming up behind her with 42 kills, 8 Aces and 17 Blocks
    • Defensive top performer: Lexi Paule is digging up an impressive 68 digs.
GIRLS SOCCER
  • Overall record: 10-1, 2nd in league, #11 in State
  • Soccer has 8 shutouts (6 in a row) (Tati Zahajko and Kylee Mitchell combined)
  • The team has had 14 girls score a goal out of 19 players
  • Bria leads the team with 8 goals (Bailey is 2nd with 6) and Ezzie leads with 6 assists (Tayvi has 5)
  • Defensive highlight: Team has only allowed 3 goals.
CROSS COUNTRY


Top 7 boys:
    • Fedem Irungu
    • Ben Wick
    • Lewis Stotler
    • Jayden Heighway
    • Ethan Urquhart
    • Ben Goenen
    • Lucas Deng
Top 7 girls:
    • Scout Lynass
    • Addison Phillips
    • Vivi Hakim
    • Rebecca Rhodes
    • Siana Grams
    • Rosie Campbell
    • Ruby Pierce
  • Girls finished 3rd place at the Three Course Challenge in Seaside, OR.
    • Fedem has won two league meets this season.
    • Scout has won a league meet this season.
BOYS TENNIS

Team record: 5-1 in league
  • Haakon Jakobsen-Indigo Vining are undefeated at doubles #1 with a record of 3-0. They beat Meadowdale 6-1, 6-0, Mountlake Terrace 6-0, 6-2 and Archbishop Murphy 6-0, 6-1.
  • Peyton Caskey is 8-2 in singles
  • Sohum Vohra is 7-3 in singles
GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE
  • Overall record: 3-1
  • Top relay members: Owan Fralick, Aila Howson, Quinn Whorley, Miranda Thompson
  • All four are also the leading point scorers this season, and are all poised to qualify for the State Meet in all of their events.
  • Top Freshman so far: Anna Bendickson, Avery Leptich and Walker Temme
FOOTBALL
  • Offensive leaders - WR Charlie Chin has been the go to guy while the Offensive Trenches have been held down by Carter Nichols and Theo Childs.
  • Defensively the team is led by leading tacklers (Linebacker) Kevin Vo, and two defensive lineman - Senior, Peter Grimm and Sophomore, Michael Murray.

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Rainbow Bingo is Back - October, Friday the 13th

Friday, October 6, 2023

RAINBOW BINGO IS BACK!


October, Friday the 13th

Fall is in the air so it must mean RAINBOW BINGO starts up again.

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

  • Friday, October13th, 2023
  • Games start 7pm, doors open at 6:00pm.
  • Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline WA 98155.
  • Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!
  • Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.
  • The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.
  • $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.
  • Register online https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/events/special-events/
  • Call 206-365-1536 if not registering online.
Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve soft drinks, water, beer, wine and Jell-O shots.


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Echo Lake closed for fishing, swimming, dogs due to toxic algae bloom

Algae photo by Ann Michel
According to Stefan Grozev, Senior Surface Water Program Specialist, for the City of Shoreline Public Works, after sampling an algae bloom on Monday the results show that Echo Lake currently contains high levels of toxic algae. 

On the recommendation of King County Public Health Warning signs will be posted at the beach but KCPH has not closed the beach. 

Due to the presence of toxic algae we do not recommend swimming, wade, fishing, or entering the water. 
Toxic algae can cause serious illness and can be fatal to humans and pets.

They will continue to sample the lake weekly, and after two consecutive weeks of safe results we can remove any signage and consider the lake safe again. 

There is a caveat that King County Public Health requires all sampling to occur at least 24 hours after any major storms, so it is likely that sampling will occur late next week.


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Portion of 195th Trail to be closed for PSE gas main work

While the 195th Trail is closed, detour to N 194th St.

Starting on Monday, October 9, 2023 a portion of the 195th pedestrian trail between Meridian and 1st Ave NE in Shoreline, behind Ballinger Commons, will be closed until Saturday, October 14th. 

The trail will be closed due to Puget Sound Energy performing maintenance work on the gas main, and it will become unsafe for the public to use the trail. 

If you have any questions, please contact John Rockford, CP Tech III, at John.Rockford@pse.com or (206) 255-2704.


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Streamside Restoration 101 online October 26, 2023

Photo courtesy KCD

Streamside Restoration 101
October 26, 6:00pm to 7:30pm via Zoom

King Conservation District (KCD) staff will be presenting ways you can support wildlife, enhance your property’s aesthetic, and reduce maintenance needs on your stream or lakeside property. 

Learn from experts and get your questions answered.

Sign Up Now



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Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore city councils to hold joint dinner meeting

Shoreline City Hall courtesy City of Shoreline

Three city councils will meet over dinner on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 5:45 to 6:45pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline WA 98155 - Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore

On the agenda:

Round-Robin City Updates
  • North King County Aquatics Center Study Update
  • Regional Crisis Response (RCR)/Connections Accomplishments
  • Early look at State Legislative Priorities

You may attend the meeting in person (bring your own dinner!), join via Zoom webinar, or listen to the meeting over the telephone.

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Live fire training at houses on NE 155th

Live fire training photo by Steven H. Robinson

Story and photos by Steven H. Robinson

The vacant properties south of NE 155th street in the 100 Block were provided to the Shoreline Fire Department to conduct various in service training opportunities related to training about structural strength and design of single family homes, the venting of heat from home fires, coordination of multiple fire agency responses and interagency communications systems.

Fire units from Bothell Fire Department, Shoreline Fire Department, and South County Fire District (provides fire and rescue services for the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and South Snohomish County) participated in the training.

This training provides an opportunity for firefighters from various agencies to practice together and develop their skills for use in real situations which they may respond to on a daily basis. This type of training allows for real life training in a safer environment.

This training will be taking place on four more days during the month of October and additional regional fire departments may participate in those training days.


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Shoreline police have access to interpreters for 240 languages plus ASL

Shoreline Police

We are proud to have a multicultural and multilingual diverse team of officers who can assist community members who speak Turkish, Farsi, Arabic, Kurdish, Korean or Spanish.
 
In addition to the phone interpreters which we have had for years, we can now connect with professional interpreters in real-time through video calls, in 240 languages plus ASL. 

This means that even if you speak a language not covered by our multilingual officers, we can still provide you with the assistance you need through video!

--Shoreline Police


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Student and adult volunteers needed for LFP Advisory Boards and Committees

Be involved in your community by serving on an Advisory Board or Committee. 

The City of Lake Forest Park has openings for members and alternates on a variety of committees and boards.

Climate Action Committee
There are two vacant student representative positions on the Climate Action Committee. The terms expire February 28, 2025. Student representatives must be residents of Lake Forest Park and high school or college students. If you are interested, please complete the online application.

Library Advisory Committee
Do you like to read and want to contribute as a volunteer with the Library Advisory Committee? If so, please complete the online application. Full terms on the Committee are for three years, and there is currently one vacant position, with a partial term that expires February 28, 2024.

Planning Commission
There is currently one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Terms are for three years, and the term of the vacant position expires February 28, 2025. If you are interested, please complete the online application.

Tree Board
There are currently three vacancies on the Tree Board. Terms are for three years, and the terms for all three vacant positions expire February 28, 2025. Please complete the online application if you are interested.

Alternates Needed for Planning Commission, Climate Action Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Tree Board
The City Council recently adopted an ordinance amending the city’s Municipal Code to allow alternate members to be placed on Boards and Commissions to serve as voting members when an alternate is needed to fill a quorum and to become permanent members when vacancies occur.

The amendment to the Volunteer Commission System allows the Mayor to appoint up to two alternates, with confirmation from the Council, who may fill in on a board, commission, or committee if a regular member is absent. Should there be a vacancy on the board, commission, or committee, the senior alternate would fill the remainder of the vacant member’s term.

Alternates would be used as voting members when there would not be a quorum present for a meeting. Otherwise, they would not be a voting member but would be expected to attend the meetings to stay informed and provide feedback during meetings.

If you are interested in being an alternate on the Planning Commission, Climate Action Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, or Tree Board, please complete the online application.


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Shoreline Teen Center Middle School Night Special Event October 28, 2023

Thursday, October 5, 2023


City of Shoreline Recreation Halloween Party for middle school teens at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 6 - 10:30pm. 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Register for this event on EVENTBRITE!

Pre-registration is required. This ensures the safety of your kids and our staff.
FREE. Costumes are encouraged!


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See the stars Saturday at Paramount School Park

Paramount School Park Stargaze Party
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:30pm
Open to Public

Join the group out in the middle of the Park, corner of 8th Ave NE and NE 155th in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood of Shoreline.

This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Shoreline, Parks / Recreation Department and is free of charge.
 
Experienced astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) volunteer their time and telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Everyone is welcome including families with children.

The Moon is near its "third quarter" phase and as such the Moon does not rise until near or after midnight making Shoreline skies particularly dark and favorable for stargazing.
 
Check the SAS website frequently for stargazing event status. If weather conditions force cancellation of an event, that news will be posted not later that 4pm the day of the event.
 
Visit the SAS website for other Puget Sound stargazing events, and for outreach opportunities, meetings and membership information.


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CYYAD’s Mural Apprenticeship Artwork on Exhibit at Shoreline Community College


Over the course of eight weeks, nine students worked with Urban ArtWorks and the King County Center for Education and Career Opportunities (CECO) at Shoreline Community College to design a mural that represented an inclusive pathway to job, language and social skills.

The students, who spent the previous academic year attending GED preparation and post-secondary courses at CECO, described the meaning of the mural design in a joint artist statement:

“This mural is a welcoming, culturally positive, and bright outlook on Washington nature and the world. It also is about inclusion and family by showing a combination of different cultures and their patterns. 
"The Salmon represent Washington as well as a school as a community, the patterns outlining the mural are global. A growth and transformation journey is taking place within the mural, and it is art piece that was accomplished through teamwork.”

Students and staff pose with the completed mural.

The mural is currently on display at Shoreline Community College’s gallery and is part of the Through the Lens exhibit until October 19 before it is moved to its permanent home in the Transitional Studies Office.
  • “Urban ArtWorks made an impact that is irreversible- they made me a paint monster,” a student said.
Students said the experience helped them grow artistically and also as a community.
  • “I found friends and Ohana with Urban ArtWorks. I am forever grateful,” a student said.
Another student shared how the apprenticeship program helped them build deeper social connections.
  • “It taught me more about people and how to treat others,” the student said.

CECO is a partnership between DCHS and Shoreline Community College and provides 16 to 21-year-olds without a high school diploma the chance to return to school to earn their high school diploma and/or GED and go on to college, technical training, and/or employment. 

CECO is tuition-free and fee-free. It delivers services to support students “to and through” a post-secondary education, with paid internships, relational case management, behavioral health services, and fiscal support services, including all programs available at multiple colleges.

Published by KC Fenner
WA Dept of Community and Health Services


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