Local Residents named to President's List at Gonzaga University

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington

SPOKANE, WA - The following local students have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President's List for fall semester 2023. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Lake Forest Park, WA
  • Carson Duling
  • Tyler Montague
North Seattle, WA
  • Livie Hammond
  • Anna Huycke
  • Rolfe Zeisner
Shoreline, WA
  • Julia Brajcich
  • Preston Ernst
  • Chloe Giles
  • Max Reyes
  • Sammi Schindler
Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga is routinely recognized among the West's best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers over 75 fields of study, 24 master's degrees, four doctoral degrees in one college and six schools.


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Local students named to Dean's List at Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University, Spokane WA

SPOKANE, WA - The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean's List for fall semester 2023. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

North Seattle, WA
  • Hannah Embry
  • Sean Essad
  • Molly Mazure
  • Cooper McKenny
  • Ethan Petrie
  • Henry Seward
  • Harrison Sheldon
  • Mae Skokan
  • Anna Thomas
Shoreline, WA
  • Lauren Adams
  • Hailey Belfie
  • Chloe Brockway-Langehaug
  • Haley Cavanaugh
Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga is routinely recognized among the West's best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers over 75 fields of study, 24 master's degrees, four doctoral degrees in one college and six schools.


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Local students make the Fall 2023 Dean's List at St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College
NORTHFIELD, Minn.

The following local students made the Fall 2023 Dean's List at St. Olaf College. 

The Dean's List is a scholarly award for students who demonstrate academic excellence.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJORS (if listed), PARENTS (if listed)

North Seattle, WA
  • Ani Krabill, Social Work, Ronald Krabill and Nancy Chupp
Shoreline, WA
  • Joy Brandenstein, , Dale Brandenstein and Laura McMillan
  • Megan Peery, Social Work, Robin Peery

Located on 300 acres in Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf College is a residential liberal arts institution with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students offering over 85 undergraduate majors, concentrations, and pre-professional tracks. 


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Seven new Shoreline Fire recruits enter training Monday

Shoreline fire recruits begin training academy Monday
Photo courtesy North King County Training Consortium

Seven new recruits from the Shoreline Fire Department will begin the North King County Training Consortium (NKCTC) 2024-1 Recruit Academy on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Upon successful completion, they will begin work with Shoreline.


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Pedestrian hit by car on 145th

Looking south across NE 145th at Shoreline Fire response
Photo by Bruce Miller

Just before 10:30pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on NE 145th at 30th Ave NE.

Washington State Patrol has jurisdiction.
Photo by Bruce Miller

Shoreline Fire and Washington State Patrol (WSP) responded to the scene. The pedestrian was quickly taken for medical care.

WSP has jurisdiction.

No further information was available as of this writing but both Fire and WSP have been contacted.

--Diane Hettrick


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Resident rescued from residential fire at Haller Lake

House fire at Haller Lake
Photo courtesy Seattle Fire

SEATTLE — Tuesday evening, January 23, 2024 at 5:55pm, Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls about a home on fire in the 14000 block of Meridian Ave N in the Haller Lake neighborhood in north Seattle. 

Crews arrived on scene and saw a well-involved fire with flames and heavy smoke coming from the residence.

Upon entering the structure to begin the fire fight, crews found a person inside and rescued them through the right side of the building. Primary and secondary searches were clear and no one else was found inside the home.

Firefighters continued an offensive approach, attacking the fire with water from the inside. By 6:44pm, crews had extinguished the fire.

Two people reported injuries during the incident and were both transported to Harborview Medical Center: a 72-year-old male was rescued from the fire and is in stable condition. An adult male in stable condition.

A third person was in the home at the time of the fire but reported no injuries.

Shoreline Fire Department Medics provided mutual aid during the response. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Investigators ruled the cause of the fire as undetermined.

--David Cuerpo, Seattle Fire Line


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Lynnwood WA: Carjacking - Robbery - Assault with Firearm

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Photo courtesy Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Lynnwood, WA – Shortly before 2am on January 27, 2024, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a robbery, carjacking at gunpoint that had just occurred at an apartment complex near the City of Lynnwood. 

The suspects in this carjacking went to another apartment complex in the 16800 Block of Larch way where they robbed another victim of his money.

Citizens reported hearing gunshots in the area of the second apartment complex. The second victim had been shot more than once in the leg after the robbery. The suspects then fled the shooting scene.

Deputies spotted the vehicle a short distance away and turned to chase. 

Before Deputies could engage in the pursuit, the suspect vehicle crashed into a power pole near 18300 Larch Way, causing powerlines to drop onto the roadway and ignite the stolen vehicle. 

Both suspects fled the stolen/wrecked vehicle, but were later apprehended by K-9 units.

The original shooting victim is currently at the hospital and is undergoing medical care. One suspect in the crash of the stolen vehicle sustained an injured leg and is also receiving medical care at the hospital.

Public Utility District was working to repair broken lines.


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February 2024 Author Events at Third Place Books

Third Place Books 
Lake Forest Park 
February 2024 EVENTS
 
Unless ticketed, events are free and open to the public. See thirdplacebooks.com for details.
 
() – denotes ticketed event
() – denotes event for children or middle grade readers
 
 
Thursday, February 1 at 7pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Becky Gibler with Debby Handrich
Wherever The Road… A Journey of Self-Discovery in the Second Year After the Loss of My Love
 
Tuesday, February 6 at 7pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Nancy Horan
The House of Lincoln: A Novel
 
Wednesday, February 7 at 6pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Alan Gratz
Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor
*TICKETS REQUIRED*
 
Thursday, February 8 at 7pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Ijeoma Oluo with Gabriel Teodros
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too
*TICKETS REQUIRED*
 
Tuesday, February 13 at 7pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Susan Elizabeth Phillips with Christina Dodd and Jayne Ann Krentz
Simply the Best: A Chicago Stars Novel
 
Thursday, February 15 at 7pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Jeffrey Siger
At Any Cost (Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mystery #13)
 
Monday, February 19 at 6:30pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Local Author Open Mic
 
Monday, February 26 at 7pm (Third Place Books Lake Forest Park)
Cory Doctorow with Neal Stephenson
The Bezzle: A Martin Hench Novel
 
Third Place Books is located on the upper level of Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and BallingerWay in Lake Forest Park.


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The Lady Demands Satisfaction opens February 2, 2024 at the Phoenix Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for The Lady Demands Satisfaction by Arthur M Jolly, Directed by Eric Lewis, opening Friday February 2, 2024.

Be among the first to see this new comedy first produced in 2019 - and get your tickets now because productions tend to sell out.

When a young maiden who has never touched a sword learns she must defend her inheritance in a duel, she struggles with a milksop suitor, a servant girl posing as a Prussian fencing master, the actual Prussian fencing master who believes he is there to marry her, a stodgy lord, and her domineering aunt – the finest blade anywhere - to save her house and lands.

Phoenix Theater is located in Firdale Village, directly north of NW Shoreline, 9673 Firdale ave, Edmonds, WA 98020




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North Seattle student makes Dean's List at Southwestern College for Fall 2023

Southwestern Kansas
WINFIELD, Kan. (Jan 18, 2024) - Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean's Honor Roll for the fall 2023 semester. 

Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor.

Gannon Dow of Seattle

Southwestern College is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1885 by Methodists in south central Kansas. Today its Winfield campus is the residential hub that guides students to lives of meaning and service, with well-rounded academic and extra-curricular offerings attracting traditional-aged students from throughout the nation and world.


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NW Flower and Garden Show presents The Big British Tea Wednesday February 14, 2024


THE BIG BRITISH TEA
SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTER, ROOM 3AB
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 -  4:30pm TO 6:00pm

Join garden guests from across the pond for a traditional - and tasty - afternoon tea! 

Enjoy a menu of nibbles, sweets and “a cuppa” with a tea specialist sharing pointers on taste and “proper” preparation. 

NWFGF Garden Judge Jo Thompson, “Mr. Plant Geek” Michael Perry, and resilience expert Kim Stoddart will participate in a brief panel, answer questions then mix and mingle while signing their beautiful books. There may be a few other surprise goodies as well!

Price: $150 single

(ticket includes admission to the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, swag bag with garden tool, seeds and a panelist’s book)

Click here for more details and to secure your spot.


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Work in progress on the Ballinger Maintenance Facility for Shoreline Public Works

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Diane Hettrick

Work is currently underway on the Ballinger Maintenance Facility, part of Shoreline's public works facilities.

The site is a long, narrow piece of land which was the site of the Brightwater tunnel access, now closed over and no longer needed by Brightwater. It is located on Ballinger Way NE in the Ballinger business district.

The site was leased to the post office for several years. When the USPS failed to purchase the land where the North City Post Office was located on 15th NE, they were unable to find a similar site for their Shoreline operations.

Site demolition and construction of the back wall were underway in August 2023.
Google Street View

They split their operations into the retail center at Gateway Plaza at 185th and Aurora, and their processing center to the old Office Max building at Gateway Place in Mountlake Terrace.

They leased the Brightwater Portal land from the City of Shoreline and used it to park their small vans.

Shoreline, in the meantime, needed to expand their maintenance facilities. A proposal to expand their existing facility at Hamlin Park to a consolidated public works facility was met with extreme displeasure from the community and mostly abandoned.

Rather than having all their facilities in one place, the city is using four parcels of land they already own and updating them. 
  1. Brightwater Portal property (20031 Ballinger Way NE) - maintenance yard
  2. North Maintenance Facility (NMF) (19547 25th Avenue NE) - use some land for parking but add a section to Brugger's Bog Park with Ballinger Creek stream restoration.
  3. Ronald Wastewater District (RWD) property (17505 Linden Avenue N) - City's Wastewater and Surface Water Maintenance crews.
  4. Hamlin Yard (16006 15th Avenue NE) - plans for a building on the site within 5-8 years

The vehicle washing stations are at the very back. The building to the right is a storage facility. The building to the left is a two-story commercial building. Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Ballinger Maintenance Facility, currently under construction at 20031 Ballinger Way NE, will generally include:
  • An enclosed 950 square-foot single-story building for equipment storage
  • Three canopy structures totaling approximately 7,500 square-feet to facilitate: 
    • Salt storage and decant street sweepings
    • Vehicle washing
    • Vehicle fueling
  • Site improvements such as new asphalt and concrete

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Community safety – Twin threats of firearms and fentanyl

Friday, January 26, 2024

Some of the blue fentanyl pills seized in the district.
From Report to the Community
By U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman
Dept of Justice - Western Washington District

Federal law enforcement works tirelessly to stem the flow of potentially deadly fentanyl pills into Western Washington. 

The Western District of Washington filed 63 drug prosecutions in 2023, involving some 135 defendants. 

That is 14% more drug cases and a 27% increase in drug defendants over last year. 

Our cases focus on cartel connected organizations, violent drug dealers, and those having a dramatic impact on our communities.

Fentanyl pills
The Criminal Enterprises Unit leads investigations of organized drug trafficking groups. 

Whether the traffickers are operating in the urban core or in our rural communities, law enforcement makes stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl a top priority. 

Some of those trafficking these drugs have clear connections to Mexico based cartels such as CJNG – a group known for its violence. 

Two leaders of that drug trafficking organization were sentenced to 17 and 12 years in prison.

The influx of fentanyl tainted pills into Western Washington continues to wreak havoc on our communities with fentanyl overdose deaths at an all-time high in King county.

Some of the firearms seized in a raid
In March 2023, we indicted 24 people connected to a white supremacist prison gang for trafficking fentanyl, meth, and other drugs. 

Law enforcement seized nearly 2 million doses of fentanyl and more than 225 firearms – some shown at left.

As part of our commitment to public safety and interdicting gun crime, federal prosecutors joined with the Seattle Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration to prosecute those who were dealing drugs in key downtown Seattle hot spots while carrying firearms. 

Our Terrorism and Violent Crime Unit prosecuted nine people who were selling narcotics – primarily fentanyl pills (such as those at right) -- at 12th and Jackson (Chinatown/International District) and at 3rd and Pike/Pine. 

These vibrant parts of Seattle have become a magnet for crime with open air drug dealing. Ongoing efforts by the city and federal partners are aimed at returning a sense of safety to these sections of the city. In one of the cases we prosecuted from this effort, an armed drug dealer from the downtown area was sentenced to five years in prison.


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HistoryLink.org: Native Americans attack Seattle on January 26, 1856

Artist's depiction of settlers seeking shelter in Seattle blockhouse, 1856
Painting by Emily Inez Denny, Courtesy MOHAI (MP1955.921b)


Native Americans attack Seattle on January 26, 1856.
By Walt Crowley and David Wilma
Posted 2/15/2003

On the morning of January 26, 1856, after months of raids and clashes with federal troops in southern King County and in Thurston County, Native Americans attack Seattle. 

Previously warned by friendly Indians, most settlers had barricaded themselves in a blockhouse. 

The attackers are driven off by artillery fire and by Marines from the U.S. Navy sloop-of-war Decatur, anchored in Elliott Bay. 

Two settlers and an unknown number of raiders perish in the all-day "Battle of Seattle."



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Mathilda Hummel serves as a page in Washington State Senate

Sen. Jesse Salomon sponsored Mathilda Hummel as a Senate Page
Photo courtesy Legislative Services

OLYMPIA – Mathilda Hummel of Mountlake Terrace served as a page for the Washington State Senate during the second week of the 2024 legislative session. Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) sponsored her time at the Legislature.

The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to find out how state government works. During a week-long interactive learning experience, students are visited by guest speakers and get to draft their own bills. Students also get to explore the Capitol Campus by delivering papers for Senate staff.

Hummel, 14, is a student at Edmonds-Woodway High. She plays trumpet in her school’s concert band and enjoys ballet dancing. Hummel joined the page program because she was interested in government and law; an interest that intensified after her trip to Washington D.C. She is the daughter of Kristina Jipson and Thomas Hummel.
 
“I’ve enjoyed getting to know the security guards, the buildings, and seeing how everything works,” said Hummel.
Pages also create their own bill to be heard in a mock committee meeting. Hummel decided to work on legislation that would provide state funded pre-schools. Hummel has enjoyed her time in Olympia.

“I haven’t met anybody who has been unkind or difficult to talk to,” Hummel said.
For more information about the Senate Page Program, contact SenatePageProgram@leg.wa.gov.

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Flags at Half-staff

Flag Lowering - 1/26/2024 (Engineer Ryan Pleasants)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Walla Walla County Engineer Ryan Pleasants, 41, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Pleasants died in the line of duty on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Governor Inslee has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, January 26, 2024. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, January 27, 2024, or first thing Monday morning, January 29, 2024.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A memorial service will take place on January 27th, at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome at 1:00pm.

Please email FlagRequests@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag lowering.


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Shorewood Girls Wrestling redemption comes in the form of WESCo South 3A League Title

Shorewood Dual Meet Champions
Photo by Jeremy Tantrum

By Tricia and Derek Norton

Early in the season the Stormray girls lost to the Edmonds Woodway Warrior girls in a match that showcased the lean lineup and youth of the Shorewood lineup. 

Thursday night at Archbishop Murphy, the Stormrays showed what a season of hard practices and challenging competition can do as they beat the Warriors 39-27. 

The Stormrays also rolled through the Shorecrest girls team 48-12 to clinch the league title.

Freshman Kiyomi Hakuno came through with a huge pin
Photo by Jeremy Tantrum

In the Edmonds Woodway match, Stormray Freshman Kiyomi Hakuno came through with a huge pin, her first of the season. 

Additional wins and pins by Libby Norton, Finley Houck, Ellie Van Horn, Izzy Crave and Abi Chishungu helped secure the lead.

Freshman Sarah Norton got a first round pin against Shorecrest
Photo by Jeremy Tantrum

Against Shorecrest, freshman Sarah Norton got a first round pin, as did sophomore Elie Van Horn. Libby Norton, Finley Houck and Aly Fellores prevailed with second round pins.

The Stormray girls are looking forward to the postseason where they will defend their second place team title at the Sub-Regional tournament at Juanita High School on Friday February 2nd, and their first place Regional title at Monroe on Saturday February 9th.

Aly Fellores (left). Photo by Jeremy Tantrum

Box Score Shorewood vs. Edmonds Woodway (Girls)
Final Score 39-27


100--Double Forfeit
105--Libby Norton (SW) pin Lena Kubler :25
110--Kiyomi Hakuno (SW) pin Isabella Caparasso 5:31
115--Finley Houck (SW) dec Hannah Baldock 8-4
120--Corbyn Foster (EW) received FF
125--Leslee Chavez (EW) received FF
130--Ellie Van Horn (SW) pinned Emily Reed 5:02
135--Lily Frank (EW) dec Aly Fellores 4-2
140--Izzy Crave (SW) pinned Caitlyn Gallagher :53
145--Grace Fitting (EW) pinned Cora Morgan 1:56
155--Sarah Norton (SW) received FF
170--Stephanie Cesar (EW) pinned Natalia Pittman 1:15
190--Abi Chishungu (SW) pinned Mere Elridge 1:24

Finley Houck took down her opponent
Photo by Jeremy Tantrum

Box Score Shorewood vs. Shorecrest (Girls)

100--Double Forfeit
105--Double Forfeit
110--Libby Norton (SW) pinned Rebecca Rhodes 3:06
115--Finley Houck (SW) pinned Ryan McElmurry 2:16
120--Camille Alfonse (SC) received FF
125--Double FF
130--Ellie Van Horn (SW) pinned Lily Fredericks 1:46
135--Aly Fellores (SW) pinned Alexa Ray-Aguilar 3:50
140--Izzy Crave received FF (And won exhibition match against Ellie Noble from Lynnwood)
145--Cora Morgan received FF (And won exhibition match against Gracie Garibay from Archbishop)
155--Sarah Norton (SW) pinned Simon Stebbins 1:59
170--Abi Chishungu received FF (And won exhibition match against Julia Cox from Meadowdale)


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Shorecrest Hip Hop team has a busy season

Shorecrest Hip Hop team
Photo courtesy Shorecrest Athletics

Shorecrest's Hip Hop Varsity team is co-captained by Solyana Abraham and Nuhamin Tesfihuen. 

After securing a strong, Districts-qualifying 2nd place win at Shorewood's first competition in December and producing a successful dance show with three nearly sold out shows just last weekend, SC Hip Hop was back to competing on Saturday, at Redmond High School. 

They have two more competitions in their regular season coming up in February at Kentlake and Kentwood.

-Alan Bruns, SC Athletic Director


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Volunteers needed for LFP boards, commissions, and committees

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Help the LFP community by volunteering. There are currently several vacancies on the City’s advisory bodies.

If you would like to apply for any of these openings, please complete the online application.


Civil Service Commission

Duties of the Civil Service Commission include establishing eligibility lists for hiring, reviewing candidate applications, and making hiring recommendations for the police department.

Qualifications to serve as a commissioner: 
  • must be a resident of the city for at least three years immediately preceding appointment and 
  • be at least 25 years old.
The commission meets as needed, usually in the morning.

Terms are for six years and there is one full-term vacancy that expires February 28, 2030.

Email Human Resources Director Shannon Moore with questions.


Climate Action Committee

The purpose of the Climate Action Committee is to gather and analyze climate information and draft a Climate Action Plan for recommendation to the City Council. Regular meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm and are held in a hybrid format with virtual attendance via Zoom and in-person attendance at City Hall.

There are two college / high school student positions available on the Climate Action Committee. Both are partial terms that expire on February 28, 2025.

Email Environmental and Sustainability Specialist Cory Roche with questions.


Library Advisory Committee

The Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee serves as a liaison between the Lake Forest Park Library, City Council, Mayor, the LFP community, and the King County Library System.

Meetings are held quarterly in March, June, and September on the fourth Wednesday of the month and in December on the first Wednesday. Meetings begin at 7:00pm and are held at the Lake Forest Park Library.

Terms are for three years and there is one full-term vacancy that expires on February 28, 2027.

Email Deputy City Clerk JoAnne Trudel with questions.


Tree Board

The Tree Board provides advice to the City Council on policy and regulatory issues involving trees, provides outreach and education to the community on tree-related issues, and organizes and facilitates public events involving trees.

The Tree Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Meetings are hybrid—on Zoom and in-person at City Hall. Board members must live within or own property within the city limits of Lake Forest Park.

Terms are for three years and there is one partial term vacancy that expires February 28, 2026.

Email Assistant Planner Elizabeth Talavera with questions.


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King County Elections mails ballots for February 12 Special Election

On Wednesday, King County Elections (KCE) mailed ballots to just over 150,000 voters across five districts for the February 12, 2024 Special Election. King County Elections is projecting 32% turnout for this election.

Ballots should arrive to voters’ mailboxes by Monday, January 29. If a voter believes they should have received a ballot but did not, they should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

Voters can also check our online ballot tracker and sign up for ballot alerts to get text or email notification of their ballot’s progress through the process, from mailed to counted. Voters who run into an issue with their signature will also receive an alert that additional action is needed for their vote to count.

The deadline to register to vote online or by mail for this election is Monday, February 5. Voters may register or update their registration in person until 8pm on Election Day. KCE will provide in person service, including providing replacement ballots and assistive voting devices for those with disabilities, at KCE Headquarters in Renton.

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, February 12. Or voters may place them in a secure ballot drop box until 8pm sharp on Election Day. 18 ballot drop boxes are open for this election, including all within 3-miles of a participating jurisdiction.

Many voters in King County may also participate in the annual King Conservation District (KCD) Board of Supervisors election. 

Voting in the KCD election began on Tuesday, January 23, and will continue until Election Day, February 12. Voters must return separate ballots for each election. For more information about the KCD election, visit kingcd.org/vote.


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CityLearn classes online and in-person February 7, 2024

The City of Shoreline sponsors a series of classes which explore different aspects of city government. 

Classes are open to all residents with no registration required. They are held in person at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 18500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 or online on Zoom.

CityLearn - Demystifying the City Budget

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 7 - 8:30pm
In-person in Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall, or online
Zoom link here

By State law, cities in Washington are required to maintain a balanced budget. How does Shoreline make sure expenses do not exceed income? How much of your taxes, both property and sales, go into the City budget? Join Meng Liu, the City’s Budget and Tax Manager, for an informative and engaging presentation.

Contest: Learn About the City Budget and Win!
  • The current local sales tax rate is 10.3%.
  • If you shop in Shoreline and spend $10 on taxable items, $1.03 is collected in tax.
  • QUESTION: Do you know what percentage of that amount stays in Shoreline?
Bring your guess to CityLearn on February 7, either in-person or virtually. Participants with the closest estimates win a prize!

CityLearn is a monthly series of hybrid meetings open to everyone who lives and/or works in Shoreline. 

This is an opportunity to connect directly with City Councilmembers and staff.

For more information, contact Constance Perenyi


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Shorewood Boys Wrestling takes down Lynnwood Royals

Senior Rock Harris had a big win
Photo by Kristi Lin

By Tricia Norton

It was a spectacular finish to Senior Night at the Shorewood High School boys wrestling match. The evening started with a JV bout between the two schools. Shorewood Junior Varsity boys beat the Royals soundly, winning more than half of the JV match-ups.

Then the Stormrays honored their six seniors. This year Shorewood’s senior class is an unlikely bunch--many of whom ended up on the mat as essentially first or second year wrestlers as seniors. But the boys have worked hard during their short wrestling careers, and the Stormrays came through with a win in a very close contest.

Senior Mak Kanzler
Photo by Kristi Lin

Three of the Stormray seniors got big wins during the match, Rock Harris at 138, Mak Kanzler at 175, and Zo Ayers at 215. 

The seniors were aided in pulling off the win by freshman Emi Olivera who got a pin at 113, juniors Masa Taura, Sky Klein and James Nottingham who got pins at 132, 144, and 150 pounds respectively. Ayers' win at 215 clinched the match for the Stormrays.

Senior Zo Ayers' win at 215 clinched the match
Photo by Kristi Lin

The Shorewood Girls will wrestle for the 3A Wesco South Championship team title on Thursday 1/25 at Archbishop Murphy. 

The Stormray Boys and Girls are looking forward to the opportunity to take on the Shorecrest Scots at Shorecrest on Friday night at 7pm.

Seniors Zo Ayers and Rock Harris
Photo by Kristi Lin

Box Score Shorewood v. Lynnwood January 24, 2024
Shorewood 39 Lynnwood 36


Match started at 106

106-Dylan Por (LYN) pinned Finn Greenleaf 5:18
113--Emi Olivera (SW) pinned Erin Sarimento :57
120--Ashton Meyers (LYN) dec. over Eli Jeppsen (9-2)
126--Braedyn Clark (LYN) dec. over Matbeal Dinka (10-5)
132--Masa Taura (SW) pinned Eric Ly 4:34
138--Rock Harris (SW) dec over Mateo Phillips (7-5)
144--Sky Klein (SW) pinned Bryson Le 5:10
150--James Nottingham (SW) pinned Gabriel Robbins 1:54
157--Caleb Gately (LYN) pinned Oli Dalan 5:03
165--Nathan Williams (LYN) pinned Brennan Carl 1:44
175--Mak Kanzler (SW) pinned Sebastian Rodriguez 1:52
190--Tan Nguyen (LYN) pinned Isaac Lilijegren 2:20
215--Zo Ayers (SW) pinned John Manla 2:52
235--Jerin Wilson (LYN) pinned Ben Jenkins 2:11



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Shorecrest wrestlers to meet Shorewood Friday for the Shoreline Cup

Shorecrest wrestler
Photo courtesy Shorecrest athletics
Shorecrest Athletic Director Alan Bruns reports that the wrestling team has some solid accomplishments during this winter season.

Shorecrest wrestler
Photo courtesy Shorecrest Athletics
  • Carter Nichols 22-4 record. 1st place at Snohomish Panther Classic.
  • Peter Grimm 21-5 record. 1st place at Mariner (15-man bracket) & Fife (16-man bracket)
  • Avi Wylen 19-4 record. Consistently places top 3 within his weight class at tournaments.
  • Kaiju Fergerson 18-6 1st place at Mariner (12 man bracket)

The top performers for the girls wrestling team have been seniors Rebecca Rhodes and Alexa Ruy-Aguilar.
 
Come see the wrestling team Friday January 26, 2024 at 7:00pm for the home match against Shorewood, where the Shoreline Cup is on the line!

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UW Med: simultaneous publication of 10 research papers exploring relationship between chronic pain and traumatic brain injury

Dr. Jeanne Hoffman
UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeanne Hoffman and colleagues from across the nation were poised to celebrate their exceptional achievement: the simultaneous publication of 10 research papers that explore the relationship between chronic pain and traumatic brain injury.

Then came another, even rarer, reason for jubilation: They learned that their papers would fill the current issue of The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, cover to cover. 

It was the scientific equivalent of a baseball triple play, a rare and noteworthy achievement.

“We've all been a little bit bowled over,” said Hoffman, a professor of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. 
“Typically, topical issues are only part of a larger journal. We definitely managed to fill the whole thing.”

Hoffman co-authored the preface and nine of 10 articles in the series. The 10th, on the use of cannabis and opiates in association with TBI, was co-authored by Amy Starosta, assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine at the UW School of Medicine. 

Research has shown a high prevalence of long-term chronic pain among people who had experienced traumatic brain injury. In surveying more than 3,800 people from that population, Hoffman and her colleagues found that about 60% reported current or previous chronic pain. 

“What we saw is really high rates of chronic pain across many years post-injury,” Hoffman said. “These are  people who even 25 or 30 years out have about the same rates of chronic pain. Around 46% of our group are reporting experiencing current chronic pain, which tells us that they're probably not getting the right kind of treatment.”

Another complication for doctors: The sources of pain associated with TBI vary. Pain can stem from the brain injury itself, or from soft tissue or muscles and bones.. Neuropathic pain and cognitive difficulties are seen as significant barriers to the effective treatment of chronic pain. 

Addressing chronic pain more effectively in individuals with TBI has the potential to improve their health and quality of life. People with traumatic brain injuries who also have chronic pain tend to report more disability, worse psychological health and greater difficulty reintegrating into their communities. 

Addressing chronic pain in this patient population is especially important, given the heightened focus on opioid addiction globally. 



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Rainbow

Thursday, January 25, 2024

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

For once, I am at a loss for words.

--Diane Hettrick


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Sno-King School Retirees Association scholarships

Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce that four scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2024 from a public high school in Edmonds, Northshore, or Shoreline School Districts. 

Applicants must be planning a career in a school related field. (Teacher, Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Specialist, Physical Therapist)

We will offer four scholarships of $2500 each that can be extended for one more year when proof is shown that the student is studying for a degree in one of the accepted fields.

Application forms are available with school career specialists, school counselors and on line at the  SKSR website.

All complete applications must be postmarked or received electronically by March 15, 2024.


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Registration open for new class from Washington Institute for Parent Leadership and Advocacy

Get inspired to take action and make a difference in your community and in your child’s school! The Institute for Parent Leadership and Advocacy (IPLA) is a free online advocacy and civic participation course for Washington parents and those who work with families.

This 11-week, transformative, and empowering online course is based on social justice and will help you understand how Washington's local and state systems are structured, how you can become fully engaged in your community and public schools, speak confidently with decision-makers, and advocate for what matters most to you.”

Registration for The Washington Institute for Parent Leadership and Advocacy, session Spring 2024 is now open! Classes in English and Spanish start March 2, 2024. All classes are conducted online.

For more information and to apply, click here.


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Shoreline city council meeting Monday, January 29, 2024 includes public hearing on proposal to extend application deadlines for multifamily projects

Shoreline City Council 2024
The Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting will be held Monday, January 29, 2024 in the Council Chamber using a hybrid format where both in-person and online attendance is allowed. 

You may attend the meeting in person, join via Zoom webinar, or listen to the meeting over the telephone. 

Council is providing opportunities for public comment in person, remotely, or by submitting written comment. 
Council Links:
These three items are on the agenda:

ACTION ITEM  
  • Public Hearing and Discussion of Ordinance No. 1003 – Extension of Interim Regulations to Extend Application Deadlines for Multifamily and Mixed-Use Projects That Are Ready to Issue and Delayed Due to the Unavailability of Construction Financing
Excerpts from the staff report:

In the Puget Sound region, slower tenant growth, record-high vacancy rates, and higher interest rates continue to stifle new construction in the region and leasing activity has slowed. More new apartments came onto the market in 2022 and 2023 than in any previous two-year period, and current vacancy rates are at a 15-year high.

Developers are still experiencing difficulties in securing lending for certain projects in Shoreline. Some developers were also met with unanticipated development costs in the 148th Street Station Area related to high ground water and lack of adequate utilities to serve multifamily and mixed-use developments.

Staff have heard from developers in Shoreline that long identified and secured by option financing for multifamily and mixed-use projects in our area is being terminated and not extended. Additionally, the cost of construction is high, rents are leveling out, the cost of lending and insurance has also dramatically increased

Proposed Ordinance No. 1003 has the potential to protect the time and financial investment of applicants for mixed use and multifamily developments. Supporting the viability of approved Ready to Issue permit applications supports the greater economy and community with little or no impact on the City’s resources.

STUDY ITEMS

(a) Discussion of Law Enforcement Accountability Study (No action will be taken)

The City of Shoreline retained the Center for Public Safety Management, LLC (CPSM) to provide a third-party assessment of law enforcement services and accountability in Shoreline, including the internal mechanisms of the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) – both from a preventative and reactive perspective. The intent of this study was to ensure public trust and safety and to improve the relationship between Shoreline Police and the community they serve.

The City Council will receive a brief update on the finding of the study. The City Council will be joined by the Public Safety Consultant and Team Leader, Jarrod Burguan, from CPSM. Chief Kelly Park will also be present to provide context to some of the findings highlighted in the study. The report is attached to the staff report.

(b) Discussion of Next Steps for the Distributed City Maintenance Facility Plan (CMF) (No action will be taken)

The execution of the Distributed City Maintenance Facility Plan (CMF), approved by the City Council in 2019, is nearing completion. The CMF authorized and funded “early work” improvements at the North Maintenance Facility (North MF), design and construction of improvements at the Ballinger Maintenance Facility (Ballinger MF) and schematic level and final design for the Hamlin Maintenance Facility (Hamlin MF) and North MF. The early work at North MF is complete, the Ballinger MF improvements are scheduled for completion in the first half of 2024 and the schematic design phase of the Hamlin MF is complete. With completion of the schematic design, the next step in thePlan is to complete the final design for Hamlin MF and North MF.

There are impediments to implementing the CMF as originally envisioned however, with the most notable barrier being insufficient funding to construct facility improvements at Hamlin MF and North MF. As a result, staff have identified a revised strategy for the maintenance facilities.

--Pam Cross


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