Shorewood Girls Wrestling opens season with 3rd place victory at Return of the Seahawk Tournament

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Stormray Girls: (L-R back row) Tricia Norton (coach), Aly Fellores, Amelia LaClergue, Cora Morgan, Brady Houck (coach), Finley Houck, Sarah Norton, Abi Chishungu
(L-R front row) Ellie Van Horn, Libby Norton, Kiyomi Hakuno. Photo by Jeremy Tantrum

By Coach Tricia Norton

The Shorewood Girls Wrestling team officially kicked off their season Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Chief Sealth High School’s Return of the Seahawk tournament.

The Stormrays finished last season as Regional Champions. Despite losing three of their state participants to graduation in 2023, the girls' team has some new freshmen and is ready to roll. 

After a long and grueling day of wrestling, the Stormrays finished in 3rd place overall out of 26 girls' teams. 

Congrats to medalists: Finley Houck (1st at 120 lbs), Abigaele Chishungu (1st at 190 lbs), Libby Norton (2nd at 115 lbs), Izzy Crave (2nd 155 lbs), and Aly Fellores (3rd at 155 lbs). 

This week Shorewood will host a double dual with the Woodinville Boys and Girls @6:00 pm at SW on December 5.


Read more...

Scene on the Sound: We love our ferries

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

It wonderful to see the ferries passing today. So many are looking forward to this service continuing. 

The Edmonds-Kingston ferry route was restored to two-boat service Friday morning, but it’s only set to last through the weekend.

--Jan Hansen

Read more...

Miyawaki Forest cools flora, fauna and folks: Shoreline Historical Museum invites you to Planting Day, Dec 9, 2023

By Bruce Scholten

Urban trends can be heartwarming. We smile at lovers’ padlocks left on walkways to Seattle’s ferry terminal. Graffiti sometimes turns into murals brightening streets, cafes and businesses.
Nice, you say. But how about a trend that actually cools urban heat islands to fight global warming? 
Enter Miyawaki Forests. The idea was developed by the late Dr Akira Miyawaki, who was hired by Nippon Steel Corporation to landscape its new steelworks. 

For various reasons, the selected plants and trees failed to thrive. The Japanese botanist thought about Nippon’s most durable species, realizing they inhabited ancient temple gardens. Miyawaki researched the flora and fauna that pre-historically preceded the steelworks.

Voila! They flourished. Not only did the right combination of plants grow well, they did so 10-times faster than alternatives. Soil amendments improved fertility, spurred growth and increased water retention – a safety valve against flash floods in an unruly climate.

Thus, the Miyawaki Method was born, with native plants, slugs, bugs and butterflies - cooling cities. 

Densely planted indigenous plants and trees sequester carbon and emit more oxygen for human breathability. Garry oak trees nudge three meters in height in just three years, baffling sound. The roar of diesel buses and clank of garbage trucks is hushed by rustling trees. People enjoy the quiet – even spiritual - solace of an urban green oasis.

Volunteers with dirt for the pollinator hill
Photo by Sally Yamasaki

Shoreline Historical Museum’s Miyawaki Forest project

With a team of volunteers, Shoreline’s Miyawaki Forest project received generous funding from sources including Puget Sound’s Environmental Rotary Club, and Rotary Clubs of Emerald City, Lake Forest Park, Mill Creek, and Shoreline. Also Miyawaki Forest Friends, King County Conservation District (KCD), SUGi Project, 4 Culture, and Diggin’ Shoreline.

Volunteers are developing 4800 square feet adjacent to the Shoreline Historical Museum, just south of the City of Edmonds.

Guiding Shoreline is architect Ethan Bryson, who in 2016 founded ‘Natural Urban Forests.’ The goal is improving habitability for Seattle’s people, plants and creatures. He envisions Miyawaki forests in the Yakama Nation, in Ellensburg, and in Seattle. 
Bryson says, ‘I was contacted by Shoreline Historical Museum Society member Matt Tullio and we discussed various possibilities for creating forests for the community in Shoreline.’

Part of the Miyawaki magic is quick improvement to local air and soil quality. What about status as a climax forest? Bryson said, ‘Dr. Kazue Fujiwara has said these forests can reach maturity in 60 years as opposed to about 200 years.’

Volunteers create pollinator hill
Photo by Sally Yamasaki

MIYAWAKI URBAN FOREST PLANTING DAY - December 9, 2023, Saturday 10am – 2pm.

Shoreline Historical Museum invites the public – people of all ages – to 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133, on December 9, 2023, Saturday 10am – 2pm.

10:00 Forest Dedication, 11:00 Forest Planting Begins, Refreshments! Kids’ Activities and Tours!

For more information, contact museum volunteers


Read more...

Gloria's Birds: I'm assuming the reservations I made

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

to stay in your ravine are good for the entire winter, yes, photog?

--Indeed, I'd have it no other way, you splendid [male] Varied Thrush!

--Gloria Z. Nagler


Read more...

Shorecrest wrestling season opens with a double dual meet

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Senior Team Captains Peter Grimm and Kaiju Fergerson
Story and photos by Sean Rhodes

The Shorecrest High School Highlanders kicked off their wrestling season November 30, 2023 with a double dual meet against the Everett Seagulls and the Cascade Bruins.

Still only two weeks into the season, about half of the Scots wrestling team was still not eligible for this contest. 

However, the wrestlers who were able to compete proved highly capable.

The action started off nicely for the Scots at the 144lb weight class with junior Kenneth Adams out-muscling the Gulls' Jack Franklin for 3 team points. 

However, from there it was a lopsided exchange, with Everett picking up 30 points in pins and 24 team points in uncontested forfeits. 

The forfeit advantage for Everett included a medical forfeit when senior captain Kaiju Fergerson couldn't finish the 3rd round, despite a 10 point lead. 

Despite some great performances by senior captain Peter Grimm (1st round pin), junior Carter Nichols (1st round pin), and sophomore Avi Wylen (3rd round pin) the team point advantage was too great to overcome for the Scots.

Kenneth Adams, Junior, out muscling the
Gulls' Jack Franklin for 3 team points
Final Score: Everett - 54, Shorecrest 27

144—Kenneth Adams Jr (SC) def. Jack Franklin (EVT) 6-2; 
150—Cashton Moore (EVT) won by forfeit; 
157—Sam Tracy (EVT) pinned Oskar Bohne (SC) 2:29; 
165—Peter Grimm (SC) pinned Alex Buiukli (EVT) 1:18; 
175—Josh Strago (EVT) pinned Devin Montague (SC) 1:43; 
190—Phoenix Monohan (EVT) won by forfeit; 215—Carter Nichols (SC) pinned Maxton Gaiten (EVT) 1:03; 
285—Narinder Chana (EVT) pinned Mateo Domiguez (SC) 1:30; 
106—Mark Martinez (SC) won by forfeit; 
113—George Tracy (EVT) pinned Graham Grabow (SC) 0:54; 
120—Adrian Magnabosco (EVT) won by forfeit; 
126—Ian Lorio (EVT) pinned Laith Salem (SC) 0:43; 
132—Robert Thorne (EVT) won by Injury default over Kaiju Fergerson (SC) 
138—Avi Wylen (SC) pinned Darey Pestana (EVT) 3:14

Lath Salem, Freshman pinned his opponent
After getting a serving of humble pie from the Seagulls, the Scots woke up for their dual against Cascade. 

They bumped a few of their junior varsity wrestlers up into the varsity slots to fill the gaps in the line up. 

The last minute change proved valuable, with some newly minted wrestlers notching their first ever wins in a varsity match. 

This included 126lb Freshman Laith Salem, who pinned his opponent with a double arm bar in the first round! 

Another notable first time varsity win was by 157lb sophomore Oskar Bohne. Bohne is not only new to Shorecrest High School and the sport of wrestling, he is also new to the United States of America. He is a foreign exchange student from Germany living with another SCHS wrestler and his family this year. Welcome to America Oskar! 

Carter Nichols, Junior
This time around, the Scots only gave up 3 forfeits and picked up 3 of our own. 

They also picked up 24 team points in pins thanks to performances by Bohne, Grimm, Salem and Adams

Also contributing to the team point tally was 215lb Carter Nichols with a major decision (4 team points) against Cascades' Fedhi A-Mosawi.

Final Score: Shorecrest 46 - Cascade 33

150—Mario Toledo-Hernandez (C) won by forfeit;
157—Oskar Bohne (SC) pinned Ethan Tran (C) 5:12;
165—Peter Grimm (SC) pinned Matthew Barclay (C) 1:11; 
175—Abraham J Marquez (C) pinned Devin Montague (SC) 3:20; 
190—Edison Ho (C) won by forfeit; 
215—Carter Nichols (SC) maj. dec Fedhi Al-Mosawi (C) 14-2; 
285—Daron Rainey (C) pinned Mateo Dominguez (SC) 1:34; 
106—Mark Martinez (SC) won by forfeit; 
113—Preston Chao (C) def. Graham Grabow (SC) 8-4; 
120—Jehsiah Smith (C) won by forfeit; 
126—Laith Salem (SC) pinned Agustine Dang (C) 0:56; 
132—Kaiju Fergerson (SC) won by forfiet; 
138—Avi Wylen (SC) won by forfeit; 
144—Kenneth Adams Jr. (SC) pinned Nour Qandeel (C) 1:05

Correction: Carter Nichols is a junior, not a senior


Read more...

Icebreaker Polar Star sailing to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze

Previously we have followed the icebreaker Healy as it sailed through the arctic, conducting science experiments and research in conjunction with Canada, Iceland, and Russia and returning home via the Atlantic and the Panama Canal.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Graves

Now her sister ship the Polar Star has officially set sail in support of Operation Deep Freeze! 🌊🚢🌊

ODF is a crucial mission that ensures delivery of critical supplies to sustain the U.S. Antarctic Program's year-round operations and supports international partnership in the harsh Antarctic environment.

Since leaving Seattle on November 21, 2023, the crew has already successfully executed multiple training drills, held a promotion ceremony for four of the officers aboard, and even caught its first rainbow on its way to the Rainbow State! 🌈

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Graves

On November 23, they made port in Honolulu, in time for Thanksgiving. Despite being far from home, they had a delicious feast prepared by talented Culinary Specialists onboard.


Read more...

Mod Pizza Raise Some Dough for Cascade K-8 PTSA on Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Mod Pizza Raise Some Dough for Cascade K-8 PTSA
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Use code: MODGIVES20 and Cascade K-8 PTSA will receive 20% of fundraiser sales* during this fundraiser. 

Participate on December 5, 2023 by ordering online using the code MODGIVES20 or by visiting the Lake Forest Park MOD and showing this fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout.

* Tax, gift cards and retail sales are excluded from the donation.


Read more...

Update from Shoreline Schools re closure of Kellogg and Shorecrest on Friday, December 1, 2023

Dec 1 2023

Dear Shoreline Schools Community,

We are writing to share with you an update about the reported safety concerns that led to the decision to cancel school at Kellogg and Shorecrest on Friday, December 1. (see previous article)

In regard to the safety concerns for students and staff at Kellogg and Shorecrest, the following information is what we can share at this time.

Thursday evening, November 30, we received multiple reports of a student who may have been planning to harm another student at Kellogg, potentially with a gun at school. 

Out of concern for safety while these reports were investigated and to allow for a thorough process, we made the decision to cancel school today (Friday) at Kellogg and at Shorecrest. Canceling school is never a decision to take lightly, but we felt it was necessary to fully ensure the safety of students and staff.

Today, in coordination with Shoreline Police, we have been investigating these reports and following up on concerns. 

At this time, there is no reason to believe that there is a risk to student or staff safety at either Kellogg or Shorecrest, and all school activities will resume on a normal schedule on Monday, December 4.

There are two processes currently taking place with regard to the student(s) named in the reports: law enforcement’s investigation, and the school disciplinary process.

In terms of school discipline, the school district is not permitted by law to share disciplinary action. What we can share is that no student will be permitted on a school campus or to return to a campus if there is any safety concern. 

Our school district takes a very deliberate set of actions in conjunction with law enforcement that help guide our decision making. We are taking very seriously the reports that we have received.

Kellogg and Shorecrest will have their counseling teams on hand next week to support students who need someone to talk to or help process their feelings. Please encourage your child to seek this support if you feel they would benefit from it. 

We know that you, as parents and guardians, have helped your children through many challenging issues throughout their lives. Hearing about these situations can also affect students who do not attend schools directly impacted by the school closures. 

You can use this information from the National Association of School Psychologists in having conversations with your child about their feelings: 

We are proud of our students who reported these concerns. 

Also, please take this opportunity to reinforce or encourage with your children that if they see or hear anything that they find concerning, to please:
  • share those concerns or information directly with you, 
  • tell a school staff member, 
  • call the police, or 
  • submit detailed information through our 24/7/365 SafeSchools Alert system.

Thank you for your partnership and support in caring for our Shoreline Schools community.

Sincerely,

Superintendent Dr. Susana Reyes
Assistant Superintendent of Schools Brian Schultz
Shorecrest Principal Dr. Chad Towe
Kellogg Principal Becca Whitney


Read more...

One outage left in north end

Pinehurst outage at 9:15pm Saturday
Not until midnight do City Light crews expect to have the power back on for the 299 customers in the Pinehurst neighborhood north of Northgate. 

This outage is caused by "equipment failure."

The lights are back on for the rest of us in the north end.


Read more...

In the Dark: power outages after storm

Seattle City Light outages 10:30am Saturday

I don't know how bad it might have been after the wind, which hit here around 3:30am, as predicted (See WeatherWatcher report) but at 10:30am, Seattle City Light reported four outages in LFP / Shoreline and one at Northgate.

  1. LFP a tree in LFP took power out to 313 customers. Dispatched. *8pm
  2. NE Shoreline one customer was out in Ridgecrest, south of the Shoreline library *5pm
  3. NW Shoreline 60 outages in Innis Arden along the Shoreview Park boundary *8pm
  4. N Shoreline one customer in the Westminster Triangle across from Shoreline Place *4pm
Not always, but often a single outage is what's left of a larger outage in the area.

PSE shows no current outages north of Kirkland / Redmond.

*Estimated restoration time.

--Diane Hettrick

Read more...

Keeping away the dark: Porch Light Parade - Communities Shining Bright

Graphic courtesy City of Shoreline

Starting today and all month long, experience the magic of lights this holiday season across four cities.

Check out homes and businesses in Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Kenmore, and Shoreline that have gone all out this holiday season with light displays. 

This self-guided tour of lights is the perfect outing to enjoy with your family or friends from the convenience of your car.

There is still time to participate and add your display to the map!

To plan your route, find more information, or register, go to: Winter Porch Light Parade


Read more...

Opportunity to comment on Shoreline's Comp Plan online

Comprehensive Plan Update
Online Open House closes December 10; provide your input!

Shoreline is working to update its 20-year Comprehensive Plan - the vision for the city’s future.

Your input can help bring Shoreline’s future into focus.

The online survey is closing soon! Take the survey by Sunday, December 10, 2023.

The survey closes on Sunday, December 10 and is available in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Amharic, and Tigrinya! 
To stay informed about the plan for Shoreline’s future, sign up for project updates here.


Read more...

Evergreen Beauty College Santa Event for schoolkids provides complimentary Haircuts, Mini Facials, Mini Manicures and more

Evergreen Beauty College, 18336 Aurora in Gateway Plaza, is proud to be hosting our annual Santa Event for kiddos ages K-12.
Complimentary Haircuts, Mini Facials, Mini Manicures and more!

Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 11am - 3pm
Call for details: 206-542-1111


Read more...

Holiday Open House with treats at Town and Country Market December 9, 2023

Treats everywhere at Town & Country Market on December 9 from 12 - 4pm
Photo courtesy Town & Country Markets

Saturday December 9, 2023 from 12 - 4pm
Festive cheer and samples galore at your Shoreline T&C December 9th!

At T&C, we consider you not just our guests, but our family. This December, we invite you into our market – our home – to share with you some of our favorite treats of the season. 

All our department managers and staff will be stepping out from behind the counter to greet you with goodies to sample, festive cheer, and community spirit. 

Come visit some familiar friendly faces and delight in the little joys found at your local Town & Country Market this holiday season.


Read more...

Public invited to comment on Washington’s 2024-2027 program of multimodal transportation projects


OLYMPIA – A compilation of prioritized transportation improvement projects is now ready for public review and comment through Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

More than 1,200 statewide transportation improvement projects using $3.8 billion in federal funds are included in the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP for short. 

The draft 2024-2027 STIP is a four-year program of multimodal transportation projects identified through state, metropolitan, regional, tribal and local agency planning processes.

Projects identified as using Federal Highway Administration or Federal Transit Administration funds must be included in the STIP to authorize the expenditure of federal funds. Also included are regionally significant projects funded through the Washington State Legislature’s Connecting Washington and Move Ahead Washington transportation packages.

The comment period for the STIP is the final step of the community engagement process that began locally during development of individual transportation improvement programs. The Washington State Department of Transportation will accept comments until 5pm Tuesday, December 19. Any comments received by WSDOT will be sent to the local agency or metropolitan or regional planning organization for consideration.

About the STIP

The STIP is a four-year, fiscally constrained, prioritized multimodal transportation program of state, local, tribal, and public transportation transit projects. It includes highways, streets, roads, railroads, transit-hubs, park-and-ride lots, bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes, ferry terminals, trails, and safety projects. The STIP is a calendar-year document and is developed on an annual basis with monthly updates from January through October.

The collaborative effort between WSDOT, local agencies and metropolitan and regional planning organizations ensures projects are consistent with local, regional, and state long-range plans. Some county projects are not included in the draft STIP because state law requires counties to complete their transportation improvement programs by the end of the year; those projects are amended into the final STIP in January.

The current 2023-26 STIP can be viewed online and a similar, searchable database of the 2024-27 STIP will be created in January 2024, following FHWA and FTA approval.

How to comment

Written comments can be sent to: Nancy Huntley or Steve Ahlsten, WSDOT, P.O. Box 47390, Olympia WA 98504-7390, or emailed to: Hqlpstip@wsdot.wa.gov . Comments must be received by 5pm, Tuesday, December 19, 2023.


Read more...

Local student receives doctorate from UW-Madison

Friday, December 1, 2023

University of Wisconsin Madison
Photo courtesy UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. (December 1, 2023) - Just over 1,300 students received doctoral, bachelor's, master's and professional degrees in August 2023 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

While there is no commencement ceremony in August, many of the graduates take part in the ceremonies the previous spring or in December.

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

Shoreline, WA

Shan Lu, College of Letters and Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Statistics

More information about UW-Madison, here.


Read more...

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Gone Phishing


Read more...

King's High School to retire jersey of NBA player Corey Kispert in sold out ceremony December 20, 2023

Photos courtesy CRISTA

King’s High School has announced that NBA sharpshooter Corey Kispert will be returning to campus on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 for a special ceremony in which his iconic #24 jersey will be retired prior to the Knights’ boys basketball game versus Bear Creek.
 
The game and ceremony will take place at Mike Martin Gymnasium (330 N 190th St, Shoreline WA 98177) on the CRISTA Ministries campus. The event is sold out.

2016 King's
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Prior to reaching professional basketball’s highest level, Kispert was a four-year letterman at King’s from 2013-2017, and was an integral part of 1A state championship squads in both 2015 and 2016. He will join his former teammates in a halftime ceremony honoring the back-to-back title teams.

Corey at Gonzaga
Photo by Geoff Vlcek
After graduating from King’s in 2017, Kispert went on to a stellar four-year career across the state at Gonzaga University in Spokane. 

During his senior season in 2020-2021, Kispert was both a preseason and end-of-season selection to the Associated Press All-American First Team, recognizing the five best players in the country. 
He would go on to lead Gonzaga to the national championship game and a 31-1 overall record while capturing the Julius Erving Award as the nation’s top small forward.

Kispert is currently in his third season with the Washington Wizards after having been selected as the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Following the December 20 ceremony and game at King’s, Kispert will be back in action the following night when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Wizards at the Moda Center.

Stated Kispert: “When King’s reached out about this night, I was really excited. It’s going to be great to go back to my school, as I still have a lot of really good friends and people that I consider family on the coaching staff that work at King’s. I can’t wait to get back to see everybody.”

Stated King’s High School Director of Athletics, David Gerig: 
“On behalf of the King’s community, we could not be more excited to welcome Corey back for ‘24Ever a Knight.’ He was an incredible student athlete, and an even better person throughout his many years at King’s. 

"We are looking forward to a special evening on December 20 to honor Corey and his teammates on two state championship teams. Corey’s #24 jersey will hang prominently in our gym, where it will be able to inspire countless other student athletes in the future.”

Read more...

Fire safety tip: Keep family pets out of the kitchen

Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

In the last couple of months the Enumclaw Fire Department has responded to multiple incidents that were caused by a family pet accidently turning on a burner on the stove.

Two of the incidents caused fires in the kitchen and one caused a natural gas leak.  

Pets being the cause of kitchen fires is more common than you might think - try Googling "dog on stove."

Kitchen safety is not only for humans. Keep pets out of the kitchen while you're cooking and while you are not home.  

Keep combustible materials off of stove tops at all times.

That applies to toddlers, as well, particularly if you have a stove with control knobs above the oven!


Read more...

Lake Forest Park Police Calls – 11/01 – 12/01 - 842 calls for service

Lake Forest Park Police Calls – 11/01 – 12/01

Your officers responded to 842 calls for service or self-initiated incidents, which included the following:
  • 347 Traffic related incidents
  • 121 Extra patrols / Business checks
  • 54 Alarms / 911
  • 80 Suspicious Circumstances
  • 10 Transient / Welfare checks
Recently, in one 12-hour shift, officers responded to felony threats, a suicidal subject, a large disturbance involving firearms in which 11 people had to be detained, a burglary in progress, and a welfare check of a possibly suicidal subject. 

Bothell Police Department provided invaluable assistance with these calls to the two officers who were working that night.

While we don't routinely respond to social media posts, please call 206-364-8216 if you have any questions.


Read more...

WeatherWatcher: Wind Advisory in effect overnight; Weekly forecast

National Weather Service weather pattern timeline
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a wind advisory in effect beginning Friday night, December 1, 2023 at 11pm until Saturday morning at 6am. 

Winds are expected to pick up around or after midnight Friday night. The peak of the winds is expected between around 3 to 5am. The wind advisory is in effect for the greater Seattle and Puget Sound area, including the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

From the National Weather Service:
  • What: South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  • Where: Southwest Interior, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma area, Admiralty Inlet area, Hood Canal area, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Bellevue and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity.
  • When: From 11pm Friday evening to 6am Saturday.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Forecast: We have begun the transition into an active weather pattern that is very typical for the late November and early December time of year here. The jet stream is pointed right at the Pacific Northwest bringing the storm train with it.

For the weekend, we have a series of colder storms moving through, bringing several rounds of heavy rain and wind to the lowland areas. Mountains are expected to be picking up a lot of snow from this first series of storms. Windstorm overnight into Saturday morning. Then another windstorm is expected Sunday afternoon or possibly later into Monday.

Next week the fun continues with a warmer series of storms and a lot of rain. Remember how I mentioned above the mountains would be getting a lot of snow this weekend? The warmer weather next week is expected to bring rain to the lowlands and the mountains. Several inches of rain could fall in the Shoreline area, and many more inches of rain in the Cascade Mountains.

River flooding is expected next week. Small streams and creeks could start to flood and cause localized urban flooding as well. The moderate to heavy rainfall is expected for the most part to last all the way through at least next Thursday with temperatures in the mid 40's to low 50's.

Further out in the forecast shows more storms are likely to move through the region. As the week progresses, I suspect we might see more windstorms show up in the forecast as well.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com


Read more...

Let’s Get Growing Indoors! workshop at Shoreline Library Sunday December 3, 2023

Let’s Get Growing Indoors!

Sunday, December 3, 4 - 5pm. For Adults.

Join Lisa Taylor for a hands-on session about planting and growing seeds inside. Discover crops that are well suited for Northwest gardens.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Registration not required.


Read more...

Sweet Dream Bakes makes its Shoreline debut at the Sky Nursery Makers Market on Sunday

Cindy Yuong, owner of Sweet Dream Bakes
will be at the Makers Market Sunday at Sky Nursery.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce will introduce their newest member Cindy Yuong, owner of Sweet Dream Bakes on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Shoreline Sky Nursery holiday Makers Market from 10am to 4pm, 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Cindy is a long time resident of Shoreline, graduate of Shorewood High School, and a new small business owner.

Cindy is the owner and cake artist of Sweet Dream Bakes, a home bakery that specializes in putting your passion onto cakes to make celebrations even brighter. 

She creates artfully crafted custom designs on cakes to bring the images of your dreams into reality. 

Featuring various Asian flavors, high quality ingredients, and not-too-sweet eats inspired from her travels throughout Asia, Sweet Dream Bakes is here to help you celebrate the most important days of your life with something uniquely yours. 

We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at the table shortly after the market opens, around 10:10am. Cindy will also have a cake cutting ceremony and serve slices of cake to those attending! Of course her signature items will be available. Come by to support the start of a new Shoreline based business and visit the wonderful artists at the market.  

Although based in Shoreline, there is no storefront to visit. Custom cakes are made to order by booking in advance through the website sweetdreambakes.com, which will launch on 12/3. 

Cakes and sweet snacks are available for pick up, delivery, and at pop ups held throughout the greater Seattle area. Stay updated with Cindy through Sweet Dream Bakes on Instagram and Facebook. 


Read more...

Rock and Drag Holiday Party benefit for Lambert House Friday at Darrell's Tavern


Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:00pm

$15/per person

Featuring SCOTT YODER, SEASIDE TRYST, JACK MOZIE, HALEY GRAVES and Drag Queens! 

Enjoy a fun evening and raise funds for Lambert House, which provides LGBTQ youth safe programs and resources to empower them through developing leadership, social, and life skills.


Read more...

Teen Center December activities


Shoreline Teen Center

(Richmond Highlands Recreation Center)
Shoreline, WA 98133

South of Shorewood High School


Read more...

Help plan the future of Shoreline by serving on the Planning Commission

Photo by Jason Goodman on unsplash.com
The Shoreline City Council is looking for volunteers to serve on the Planning Commission for four-year terms beginning in April 2024. 

The volunteers who serve on the Shoreline Planning Commission provide recommendations to the City Council on land use, growth, and development issues.

The Commission addresses key questions that affect the quality of life in Shoreline, such as: 

  • How should we balance new commercial and residential development with the desire to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods? 
  • How do we plan for a future that includes light rail? 
  • How can we encourage developers to use green building practices and provide affordable housing? 
  • How will the City allow alternate housing types that fit within our established neighborhoods?

No technical background or experience in land use is required. Important qualifications are an ability to listen and work well with others; a willingness to prepare and read staff reports prior to the meetings; and a commitment to regular attendance and active participation at the meetings. Candidates must live or own property in Shoreline. The City compensates Commissioners for their time.

Application details

If you are interested in applying, fill out a Community Service Application. You can also pick up a copy from City Hall. Submit your application by email to clk@shorelinewa.gov or mail it to:

City of Shoreline, City Clerk
17500 Midvale Avenue N
Shoreline, WA 98133

You can also drop it off in person at the City Clerk’s Office on the first floor of City Hall. Applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, January 5, 2024.

MORE INFORMATION

shorelinewa.gov/plancom
Senior Planner Steve Szafran
sszafran@shorelinewa.gov
206-801-2512


Read more...

King County Prosecutor: 80+% Increase in charged homicide and firearm cases

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has
86.5% more charged homicide cases in 2023 vs. 2019

From the blog of King County’s elected Prosecutor, Leesa Manion
Published on Medium

In November of 2023, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has 86.5% more charged homicide cases and nearly 83% more charged firearm cases when compared to the same month in 2019.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team that responds to these cases is called the Most Dangerous Offenders Project, or MDOP.

MDOP Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are on call 24/7, 365 days a year, and are frequently called on in the middle of the night to respond to homicide scenes, assist detectives with search warrants, etc. 

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys who respond to these calls see the case through from start to finish, in what’s known as a vertical prosecution model.

In 2023 (through November 2), MDOP has responded to 144 callouts (potential homicide scenes) and there have been 123 confirmed homicides. In approximately 20 of those 144 callouts, the victim survived or the cause of death was ruled an overdose, suicide, or accident.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has
83% more charged firearm-involved cases in 2023 vs. 2019

Of the confirmed gun violence homicides in 2023, 82% were people of color and 20% were ages 18–24.

MDOP began with 7 Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, 1 chair, 2 paralegals, and 1 victim advocate, but in response to the increase in homicides in King County since 2019 the team has expanded. Today, there are 13 MDOP Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, with each attorney handling between 14–25 filed homicide cases.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office’s top priority continues to be addressing people charged with repeat offenses and responding to serious, violent cases. These serious, violent cases are not only at historic levels, but also take significantly more time and resources to prosecute compared to less serious crime types. 

Throughout King County, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is charging felony gun crimes every day, charging repeat property offenses each day, staying in constant communication with law enforcement, working proactively with community groups to prevent tragedies and recidivism, and tracking every reported gunshot with our Crime Strategies Unit and sharing those reports publicly.


Read more...

The Driftwood Players' Willy Wonka is a sweet treat of pure childhood nostalgia

Bucket Family (L-R): Stephanie Marshall, Brian Knudson, Nina McKinstry, Jeff Strom, Jennifer Nielsen, Vicki Wicks, Marty Wicks. Photo by Dale Sutton of Magic Photo.


Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the Book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl
Directed by Jenny Cross

November 24 - December 17, 2023 
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
Wade James Theatre, 950 Main Street, Edmonds.

Tickets: $28 General Adults (ages 19-59); $25 Junior/Senior/Military. 

Performances of this classic musical are completely sold out; however as any seats open up along the way, they will be available at this link.

Factory (L-R): Shannon Johnson, Cindy Chen, Jeff Strom, BJ Smyth, Nina McKinstry, Sarah McBride, Russell Presho, Kanton Budge. Photo by Dale Sutton of Magic Photo.

By Kindle Carpp

Having grown up in the 80s, the 1971 Charlies & the Chocolate Factory frequently featured in my childhood, so it was quite a treat to see a live production.

There were a few changes from my childhood classic that I was quite charmed by, namely the inclusion of The Squirrels and additional musical pieces.

The Gene Wilder movie switched out The Squirrels from the book for chocolate-laying geese. I suspect that it was the 70s lack of cgi and their need to use puppetry that led to this decision. However, this stage production did not allow size to be an issue, allowing for four foot tall, nut-cracking squirrels.

The second change was the inclusion of additional musical numbers. I particularly enjoyed "I Eat More" sung by Augustus Gloop and his mother.

A minimalist setting was created with projections on a background screen. The lack of scenery made every prop and costume invaluable. Thankfully the costumes and props were on point.  

Some of the costume highlights were Willy Wonka, the Oompa Loompas, and Veruca Salt.

The boat was the highlight of the props, as it sailed around the stage with a load of passengers.

A joy and a delight of the stage direction was the oompa loompas, as they transformed into the machinery of a candy-making gumball machine.

BJ Smyth's Willy Wonka was the backbone of the show.
Photo by Dale Sutton of Magic Photo.

Out of such a large ensemble there were some standout performances. 
  • Kendra Tamär Budd (Ms. Beauregarde) is a gem and sure to be an audience favorite.
  • Royce Napolitino (Phineous Trout) you can't take your eyes off of him. Half of his performance genius was his facial expressions.
  • Merry Senn (Mrs. Gloop) Mama Gloop's humorous interpretation leaves a lasting impression in spite of her short time on stage.
  • Shannon Johnson (Veruca Salt) draws the eye with her strong performance.
  • BJ Smyth (Willy Wonka) (cameo as Candy Man) was the backbone of the show. 
All in all this production was a sweet treat of pure childhood nostalgia.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is a volunteer-based nonprofit community theatre that is proud to have been entertaining audiences in the Pacific Northwest since 1958, making EDP one of the oldest operating community theatres in Washington State. 
As we celebrate our 65th Season in Edmonds, we would like to thank the community for their continued support of local theatre.” -Katie Soulé, Managing Director

Read more...

School cancelled Friday December 1, 2023 at Kellogg and Shorecrest for police investigation

Kellogg Middle School
No class on Friday December 1, 2023

**SCHOOL AT KELLOGG AND SHORECREST CANCELED FRIDAY 12/1**

Important message from Shoreline school District administration:

Good evening families,

We have received reports of concerns for safety at Kellogg Middle School and Shorecrest High School. In order to further investigate this in partnership with law enforcement, school is canceled tomorrow, Friday, December 1, at both Kellogg and Shorecrest. 

Students and staff should not report to either school; however, administration will be out front in the morning to help direct students and families who may arrive at either campus.

Because we are sending this late in the evening, please help us by sharing information of tomorrow’s school closure with your Kellogg and Shorecrest contacts.

The best avenue to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns, is our anonymous safety tip line. 

This system allows anyone to report safety concerns to school officials any day, at any time.

We will provide an update to the Kellogg and Shorecrest communities by the end of the day Friday.

We are grateful for your partnership and supportive, timely engagement with these concerns.

Thank you,

Superintendent Susana Reyes
Shorecrest Principal Chad Towe
Kellogg Principal Becca Whitney

Shorecrest and Kellogg are located next to each other on 25th NE in Shoreline.


Read more...

LFP Mayor’s Corner – Reflection

Thursday, November 30, 2023

LFP Mayor Jeff Johnson
With this being my last Mayor’s Corner message to the LFP community, I would like to use it to say what an honor it has been to serve as your Mayor the last eight years and as a city council member for four years before that.
 
Over the last 12 years, we have accomplished a lot, including the following:
  • We weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and maintained balanced budgets throughout the economic downturn
  • Moved to hybrid city council and advisory body meetings, expanding public access to the legislative process
  • Moved the culvert replacement plan forward by completing the culvert on NE 178th Street and preparing the next replacement at NE 185th Street
  • Built a picnic shelter at Pfingst Animal Acres Park
  • Purchased the Lake Front Park property and began the public planning process
  • Held Coffee with the Mayor events
  • Welcomed a new Municipal Judge
  • Held the annual Picnic in the Park event each year and the popular Battle of the Bands
  • Created the Climate Action Committee
  • Said goodbye to some long-term staff who retired, and welcomed new hires

If I had to pick the one thing I am most proud of during my tenure as mayor, it is the city’s purchase of the Lake Front Park property. Once complete, our community will have free waterfront access to Lake Washington. Our name is Lake Forest Park, after all.

If I had to pick the biggest ongoing challenge to the city, it would be finding funding to maintain and update our public amenities like parks and sidewalks. 

When presented with a proposition on the November 2021 ballot to help fund sidewalks, parks, and multimodal connections, voters said no. Without the community’s support for funding of these types of improvements throughout the city, future city leaders will be faced with tough choices when developing budgets— how to maintain the current levels of service and improve and maintain infrastructure in the face of inflation and staffing limitations. 

If park and sidewalk development and maintenance is truly a desire of the community, the community will need to support funding options.

I would like to thank all the city staff members for their hard work and dedication to the LFP community. I always enjoyed seeing you at council meetings, events, and around city hall.

Lake Forest Park is a great place to live and work and it has been an honor to serve as an elected official during these past 12 years.

Happy holidays to you and yours, and may the new year bring blessings to all.

--Mayor Johnson


Read more...
ShorelineAreaNews.com
Facebook: Shoreline Area News
Twitter: @ShorelineArea
Daily Email edition (don't forget to respond to the Follow.it email)

  © Blogger template The Professional Template II by Ourblogtemplates.com 2009

Back to TOP