Construction begins for roundabout at 145th and I-5: look for seven month road closure and removal of significant number of trees
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| Map of 145th road closure |
Expect delays near N 145th Street (State Route 523) and I-5: Seven-month closure of N 145th Street begins April 1
SHORELINE – Travelers who use N 145th Street near Interstate 5 in Shoreline should plan for additional travel time beginning Monday, April 1, 2024.
Contractor crews working for the City of Shoreline and its partners will implement a seven-month closure of N 145th St (SR 523) between 1st Ave NE and I-5.
The I-5 interchange will remain open throughout construction; however, the traffic on the overpass will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
The closure allows construction crews to install, build and/or relocate critical utility infrastructure to accommodate construction of the new roundabouts. This section of the street will remain closed until fall 2024.
The closure allows construction crews to install, build and/or relocate critical utility infrastructure to accommodate construction of the new roundabouts. This section of the street will remain closed until fall 2024.
The closure is part of the City of Shoreline’s 145th Street Corridor and 145th Street and I-5 Interchange projects.
Getting around the closure
Plan ahead for detours! This closure will have a significant effect on traffic flow and access in the area. Southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps will be open, but only accessible from the east side of the closure. We expect some occasional overnight closures of these ramps, but they will mostly remain open.
Travelers wanting to head east and west between 1st Ave N and I-5 will need to detour and use N 155th St or N 130th St.
Plan ahead for detours! This closure will have a significant effect on traffic flow and access in the area. Southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps will be open, but only accessible from the east side of the closure. We expect some occasional overnight closures of these ramps, but they will mostly remain open.
Travelers wanting to head east and west between 1st Ave N and I-5 will need to detour and use N 155th St or N 130th St.
Bicyclists and pedestrians will use a detour along N 147th St.
Detour signage will be in place during the closure, and we will continue to coordinate work with our transit partners, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Seattle Department of Transportation.
Travelers are also encouraged to sign up for email updates for the 145th Improvements Projects.
Map of 145th Closure Area
Map of 145th Closure Area
Questions and Concerns
If you have questions or concerns about construction or the project, you can call the 24-hour construction hotline or send an email.
We have designed these projects to affect as few trees as possible. However, the project involves widening the footprint of 145th St, which will require the removal of a significant number of trees. This removal will begin around April 1, 2024.
We will plant new trees once the project is complete. We will plant trees in medians and along sidewalks to expand the square footage of the total tree canopy in the area. This aligns with the City’s goals for the corridor and the recommendations found in our Urban Tree Canopy Assessment. By planting medians or along sidewalks, the City can grow the tree canopy in an area that otherwise would be bare.
Removing trees is a balance between short-term effects and the long-term benefits of a more sustainable transportation system. By carefully selecting which trees to remove and planting new trees at a high rate, we can build toward the future in a responsible way.
If you have questions or concerns about construction or the project, you can call the 24-hour construction hotline or send an email.
- 24-hour construction hotline: 206-899-5127
- Project email: 145thProject@shorelinewa.gov
We have designed these projects to affect as few trees as possible. However, the project involves widening the footprint of 145th St, which will require the removal of a significant number of trees. This removal will begin around April 1, 2024.
We will plant new trees once the project is complete. We will plant trees in medians and along sidewalks to expand the square footage of the total tree canopy in the area. This aligns with the City’s goals for the corridor and the recommendations found in our Urban Tree Canopy Assessment. By planting medians or along sidewalks, the City can grow the tree canopy in an area that otherwise would be bare.
Removing trees is a balance between short-term effects and the long-term benefits of a more sustainable transportation system. By carefully selecting which trees to remove and planting new trees at a high rate, we can build toward the future in a responsible way.
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LFP early registration for Spring/Summer recreation programs & camps with Shoreline begins 3-21 & 28
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Lake Forest Park residents are eligible for a 24-hour early registration period prior to the start of each season’s programs plus an 8% discount on all program fees (not rentals) through the entire year!
LFP Residents early registration for Spring/Summer Recreation Programs and Camps dates are:
Reminder, LFP offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible youth and specialized recreation participants who reside in the City and are registered for and attend cultural, recreation, or aquatic programs and camps. For more information, go to our webpage or call City Hall, 206-368-5440.
Shoreline Recreation Guide Here!
- Summer Camp Registration: March 21, 8:00am
- Classes & Trips Registration: March 28, 8:00am
Reminder, LFP offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible youth and specialized recreation participants who reside in the City and are registered for and attend cultural, recreation, or aquatic programs and camps. For more information, go to our webpage or call City Hall, 206-368-5440.
Shoreline Recreation Guide Here!
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Drug bust in Richmond Beach nets ten pounds of drugs and cash
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 the Shoreline Police Street Crimes Detectives successfully executed a search warrant in the Richmond Beach neighborhood of Shoreline, where nearly ten pounds of drugs and cash were seized.
These types of investigations require a unique skill set, to include bilingual detectives bridging the communication gap.
Our deep gratitude to our partners, the Pct. 4 SET, Shoreline CIU Detectives, Shoreline patrol officers, and the dynamic duo of K-9 “Fury” and his partner for their collaboration.
One person was booked in the King County Jail.
Five Shorewood students compete at national indoor track meet in Boston
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| Shoreline Track 4 x 1 relay team compete in Boston Photo by Matt Gillingham |
A boys 4 x 1 mile relay team and a female pole vaulter from Shorewood High School competed at the New Balance Indoor National track meet held in Boston, Massachusetts March 7-10, 2024.
Otto Erhart, Luke Gillingham, Max Billet, and Keiyu Mamiya competed in the 4 x 1 mile relay and finished 8th in the nation (Boys 4x1 Mile Relay Championship (flashresults.com)).
Ava Enriquez competed in the pole vault and took 13th in the nation (Girls Pole Vault Championship (flashresults.com))
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Get your taxes done for free at United Way of King County's Tax Prep sites
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Funded by United Way, the IRS, Washington’s Department of Commerce, and the City of Seattle, the Free Tax Preparation program runs until Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Services are available at 19 different locations across King County.
Virtual assistance is also available through online tax site.
Last year our Free Tax Preparation program helped 13,900 clients claim more than $13 million in state and federal tax credits and refunds. And we look forward to doing it again this year!
Services are both in-person and virtual:
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United Way tax preparation specialists will help clients understand their tax situation and take advantage of credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working Families Tax Credit to maximize their refund.
Last year our Free Tax Preparation program helped 13,900 clients claim more than $13 million in state and federal tax credits and refunds. And we look forward to doing it again this year!
Ryan McFerran, United Way Tax Credits & Financial Stability Program Manager said, “The tax season is a time of opportunity for people to receive hundreds or thousands of dollars in refunds and credits. Give yourself a break and let us prepare and file your taxes for you at absolutely no cost.”
Services are both in-person and virtual:
Nearby in-person tax sites on the list
- Shoreline Hopelink #8
- Lake City Customer Service Center #11
- Solid Ground (U District) #18
Note: Tax site hours have hard stops and will not stay open past closing hours. Please come in as close to opening as possible to have the best chance to receive assistance or arrive no later than 45 minutes before tax site closure. If you come later, you may need to return to the tax site at another time to finish your return.
Questions? Email at freetax@uwkc.org
Questions? Email at freetax@uwkc.org
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See the stars Saturday at Paramount School Park
Come out to see the Stars at this FREE Star Party viewing event sponsored by the Seattle Astronomical Society.
Paramount School Park, corner of NE 155th & 8th Ave NE - out in the middle of the field. All ages welcome. (Leave your dogs at home)
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.
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Garden Guy: Dahlias for a late season experience
By Bruce Bennett
It is a ‘Look at ME!’ perennial that can stand as a specimen plant or be massed around taller shrubs and serve as a bright spot in a mixed border.
What it can’t stand is the cold of our winters when the plant reduces down to a brown heap in the garden. So, why discuss it now – in late winter?
The reply is an easy one: Tubers showed up in multiple booths at the recent NW Flower and Garden Show and will be on sale at the annual Puget Sound Dahlia Association Sale later this month. More about this event at the end of the column.
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| What is there not to love about dahlias? Photo by PugetSoundDahlias.com |
These blousy beauties are easy to grow and provide great color spots in the landscape. They have many eye-catching flower sizes, shapes and colors.
After all, there are some 40 species and over 20,000 varieties of these blooming sweethearts in the horticultural world.
Consequently, a gardener should have no problem finding the right combination of height, color and shape for the garden focal point that needs a bit of pizzazz.
Dahlias are an attractive floral statement whether planted in the garden or in a patio container that will bloom from mid-summer through the first heavy frost. Also, as cut flower arrangements, they will brighten a kitchen table in early autumn.
First decide where you want to grow your dahlias – in a dedicated bed, along a fence or building, as a border, a mixed or dedicated garden or in containers? The location will determine what cultivars to select as they vary greatly in size. It is not recommended to plant the larger cultivars forms as borders or in containers. Low growing dwarf size cultivars such as the Collarette dahlias will be excellent in porch and balcony containers.
When selecting tubers, look for firm and large ones with multiple eyes. If you buy early, like at the Flower and Garden Show, box stores or the Puget Sound Dahlia Association’s tuber sale, store them in a cool (50-60 degrees F.), dry and dark place. The basement or near the house-adjacent wall of the garage should do nicely.
First decide where you want to grow your dahlias – in a dedicated bed, along a fence or building, as a border, a mixed or dedicated garden or in containers? The location will determine what cultivars to select as they vary greatly in size. It is not recommended to plant the larger cultivars forms as borders or in containers. Low growing dwarf size cultivars such as the Collarette dahlias will be excellent in porch and balcony containers.
When selecting tubers, look for firm and large ones with multiple eyes. If you buy early, like at the Flower and Garden Show, box stores or the Puget Sound Dahlia Association’s tuber sale, store them in a cool (50-60 degrees F.), dry and dark place. The basement or near the house-adjacent wall of the garage should do nicely.
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| Tubers. Photo by PugetSoundDahlias.com |
Incorporate compost and a sprinkle of bone meal. Plant the tubers four to six inches deep and laid horizontally with the ‘eyes’ pointing up (as much as is possible).
When planting your dahlias, place large cultivars two feet apart in holes that are four to six inches deep. Around one foot apart is good for the smaller varieties.
Doing this will provide good airflow and reduce fungal issues (like Powdery Mildew).
Dahlias prefer loamy, well-drained soil and adding compost and a bit of bone meal will improve drainage and feed the tuber roots. If the area is too wet, the tubers will rot. A sunny location that will provide at least 5 to 8 hours of sun per day is required to grow healthy dahlias. Soil temperature should be pushing 50 degrees F before planting.
Expect the plants to reach maturity and bloom in about eight to ten weeks.
I tend to plant the tubers outdoors at the end of May in a sunny south exposure garden. For each tuber, dig a hole 4 – 6 inches deep and plant the eyes 2 inches below the soil. This is also a good time to add support stakes. You can see the tubers and won’t pierce them with the stakes.
Water-in thoroughly after planting. Your dahlia foliage will emerge from the eyes at the top of tuber crown. They will appreciate supplemental water and an organic fertilizer, something like 5-10-10 or 10-20-20 once a month. Depending on air temperatures, your plants may need to be watered three or so times a week. Container-grown plants may need to be watered daily. Think about pinching plant tips after 2 to 3 sets of leaves have developed and two weeks later to encourage fullness. Removing spent flowers will encourage more blooms over a longer period of time.
Dahlias’ worst enemies tend to be slugs and aphids. Slugs can decimate young plants overnight. Sprinkle your favorite slug and snail treatment in the planting bed or, get really organic, and simply hand-pick them off the plants. To control aphids, direct a strong stream of water at the infected leaves where the aphids are doing their dastardly deeds.
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| Photo by PugetSoundDahlias.com |
If you are an optimistic gardener, leave the tubers in the ground and cover the area with tree or fern leaves or mulch. If there are dahlias that you really love, then digging some or all of them makes the most sense.
Carefully dig up your tubers after the first frost kills the leaves. Cut the stalk down to around 3”, shake of any extra soil and, if dealing with multiple varieties, label your tubers. Then, lay them in the sun (or protected spot if frost is in the offing) to dry. Store them in a container with a bedding medium of your choice.
For a number of ecological reasons, don’t use peat moss. Instead, opt for vermiculite, wood chips (wood shavings used for small pets), or sand. Other options include wrapping the tubers in newspaper or plastic wrap. There is no single answer for the medium. Experiment and find what works for you. During winter storage, inspect the tubers periodically to be sure they remain in good condition. If they appear to be drying out, spritz the medium with a spray bottle. If a tuber feels mushy, discard it before it infects the rest of the tubers.
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| Photo by PugetSoundDahlias.com |
You are now ready to start planting around May. You can plant the whole crown or divide it into 2-3 tuber plants. Do enjoy these brilliant color spots throughout your summer/autumn planting beds. They are soooooo easy to grow and worth bringing color to the yard and into your home. Happy gardening!
The Puget Sound Dahlia Association Tuber Sale will be held this March 22 - 23, 2024 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA.
The Puget Sound Dahlia Association Tuber Sale will be held this March 22 - 23, 2024 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA.
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| Annual show at Sky Nursery Photo by PugetSoundDahlias.com |
The annual regional Dahlia Exhibition is the largest such dahlia program in the country and is scheduled to be held August 10 - 11, 2024 at Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA. Look at the Exhibition’s flowers this August and purchase the tubers next March.
Further Reading:
- Albrecht, Kristine & Sprinsock. Brion, DAHLIAS: Seed to Bloom. 2023. Independent Publications: Santa Cruz, CA.
- McClaren, Bill. Encyclopedia of Dahlias. 2009. Timber Press: Portland, OR,
- Rowlands, Gareth. The Gardener’s Guide To Growing Dahlias. 2003. Timber Press: Portland, OR.
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| Garden Guy Bruce Bennett |
If you have questions concerning this article, have a gardening question to ask concerning your own landscape or want to suggest a topic for a future column, contact him at gardenguy4u@gmail.com
Read his previous columns here
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Poison hemlock removal planned across Shoreline
Friday, March 15, 2024
Before sunset on Thursday evening, stair climbers huffed and puffed past a sign near the top of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park warning of the dangers of nearby poison hemlock growing amongst an uncontrolled patch of Himalayan blackberries.
Across town at James Keough Park dogs and their owners enjoyed an evening stroll while young poison hemlock shoots grew in a patch of weed cherry trees.
Starting next week, the city will be using herbicide to remove the highly toxic weed from locations around the city including the Richmond Beach and Innis Arden neighborhoods and at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and James Keough Park.
According to the King County Noxious Weed Control Program, poison hemlock is highly toxic and, if ingested, even small amounts can kill people and animals. It’s widespread across the region and thrives in open sunny areas like vacant lots and along roadsides where other noxious weeds flourish.
Starting next week, the city will be using herbicide to remove the highly toxic weed from locations around the city including the Richmond Beach and Innis Arden neighborhoods and at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and James Keough Park.
- Richmond Beach Saltwater Park – several locations
- James Keough Park – the southwest part of the park
- Richmond Beach Dr. NW between NW 195th Street and NW 196th Place
- 15th Avenue NW between 14th Avenue NW and NW 175th Street
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| Young poison hemlock sprouts near a stand of noxious weed cherry at James Keough Park. Photo by Oliver Moffat |
According to the King County Noxious Weed Control Program, poison hemlock is highly toxic and, if ingested, even small amounts can kill people and animals. It’s widespread across the region and thrives in open sunny areas like vacant lots and along roadsides where other noxious weeds flourish.
Because of its extreme toxicity and aggressiveness, the state has designated this plant a Class B Noxious Weed - meaning that governments are required to eradicate it by any means necessary. Including the use of herbicide.
Residents should be on the lookout for poison hemlock which can grow to 6-10 feet tall and produce tiny, white, 5-petaled flowers in late spring. The plants have a resemblance to carrot tops this time of year.
Residents should be on the lookout for poison hemlock which can grow to 6-10 feet tall and produce tiny, white, 5-petaled flowers in late spring. The plants have a resemblance to carrot tops this time of year.
Flowering poisonous hemlock may be confused wild carrot (aka Queen Anne's Lace) which is also a noxious weed but non-toxic.
Shoreline seeks to “reduce and/or eliminate use of pesticides in the city” under its pest management policy. For example, favoring “mechanical control” of pests including “hand pulling” of noxious weeds in public parks.
Shoreline seeks to “reduce and/or eliminate use of pesticides in the city” under its pest management policy. For example, favoring “mechanical control” of pests including “hand pulling” of noxious weeds in public parks.
This backbreaking work is primarily performed by volunteers with the Green Shoreline Partnership in parks across the city.
On city right-of-ways, the city uses a hot foam herbicide-free solution to address weeds which kills weeds along with beneficial fungi, flora and fauna in the soil.
The city attempted to remove the poison hemlock in recent years without herbicide, pulling the plants out by hand. But that technique failed.
But when it comes to a weed as aggressive and dangerous as poisonous hemlock, the city will use herbicides to eradicate it.
With more than 400 acres of park land and open spaces in Shoreline, the city’s Green Shoreline 20-Year Forest Management Plan identified 240 acres of forest in 23 parks in need of noxious weed removal and restoration by 2039 - a pace of roughly 9.6 acres per year.
On city right-of-ways, the city uses a hot foam herbicide-free solution to address weeds which kills weeds along with beneficial fungi, flora and fauna in the soil.
The city attempted to remove the poison hemlock in recent years without herbicide, pulling the plants out by hand. But that technique failed.
But when it comes to a weed as aggressive and dangerous as poisonous hemlock, the city will use herbicides to eradicate it.
With more than 400 acres of park land and open spaces in Shoreline, the city’s Green Shoreline 20-Year Forest Management Plan identified 240 acres of forest in 23 parks in need of noxious weed removal and restoration by 2039 - a pace of roughly 9.6 acres per year.
Yet in the six years since its founding in 2017, volunteers working with the Green Shoreline Partnership have only restored 15 acres in 13 parks - a pace of only 2.5 acres per year, according to Shoreline’s 2023 Urban Forest Strategic Plan.
The county’s website says, “if you suspect poisoning from this plant, call for help immediately because the toxins are fast-acting – for people, call 911 or poison-control at 1-800-222-1222 or for animals, call your veterinarian.”--By Oliver Moffat
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Drought-proofing starts with soil - free class in The Savvy Gardener series April 10, 2024
THE WATER-FRIENDLY GARDEN: Drought-proofing starts with soil
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6:30–8:00pm at North City Water District 1519 NE 177th St in Shoreline
Water plays a critical role in how our gardens grow, particularly in the dry summers. Water is also critical for living soil organisms to stay active and abundant, the true foundation of healthy gardens and a living planet.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6:30–8:00pm at North City Water District 1519 NE 177th St in Shoreline
Water plays a critical role in how our gardens grow, particularly in the dry summers. Water is also critical for living soil organisms to stay active and abundant, the true foundation of healthy gardens and a living planet.
The steps we take to grow healthy living soils are the same steps we take to mitigate and even help our gardens thrive during dry conditions. By starting with growing healthy soil, any gardener can drought-proof their garden to grow more with less water.
Learn how to plant a water friendly garden, catch and keep the water that’s available, and maximize the benefits of organic matter to grow healthy living soil and plants all year round.
Learn how to plant a water friendly garden, catch and keep the water that’s available, and maximize the benefits of organic matter to grow healthy living soil and plants all year round.
Class is free, but you must register to attend.
Ea (Elizabeth) Murphy is a soil scientist and author of Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach (Cool Springs Press, 2015). Her passion for growing food led to a master’s degree from University of California, Davis, where she researched the fundamentals of soil organic matter and sustainable ways to improve it.
- Contact us in advance by email to customerservice@northcitywater.org
- or call our office at 206-362-8100.
Ea (Elizabeth) Murphy is a soil scientist and author of Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach (Cool Springs Press, 2015). Her passion for growing food led to a master’s degree from University of California, Davis, where she researched the fundamentals of soil organic matter and sustainable ways to improve it.
She has worked on farms, with urban gardens, in environmental restoration, in agro-ecological research, and for Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program.
With twenty years of hands-on practical experience and the latest research in soil health to back her up, she shares the simple truth that to grow more, we need to do less. Based in Tacoma, Washington, Ea spends her time digging in community gardens, enjoying the year-round harvest of a living soil, and empowering others to bring soil to life, wherever they are.
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Jobs: WSDOT Assistant Local Programs Engineer (TTE)
Assistant Local Programs Engineer (TTE)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$92,836 - $124,878 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Technical Engineer to serve as the Assistant Local Programs Engineer in Shoreline, WA. This position manages federal and state grant programs by directing, guiding, and representing cities, counties, transit organizations, port districts, tribal nations, and other agencies in the Northwest Region.
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Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$92,836 - $124,878 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Technical Engineer to serve as the Assistant Local Programs Engineer in Shoreline, WA. This position manages federal and state grant programs by directing, guiding, and representing cities, counties, transit organizations, port districts, tribal nations, and other agencies in the Northwest Region.
The Assistant Local Programs Engineer manages activities to coordinate, review, process, and fund transportation and transit improvements and operations in approximately 50 municipalities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) and Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPO's), tribal nations, port districts, and other agencies.
As a technical program specialist, they will use independent decision making and problem-solving skills in providing direction, guidance, and support to the various agencies during preliminary engineering, design, right of way, and construction of transportation improvements to ensure the agencies meet all technical, design, legal, and procedural requirements.
The incumbent in this position acts for, and on behalf of the Northwest (NW) Region Local Programs Engineer. This position is currently assigned the following geographic area but may change pending on workloads and number of projects over time: Snohomish County and North King County. This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job description and application
Job description and application
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Career Speaker Series at the Shoreline Teen Center
Are you in middle or high school?
Come to the Career Speaker Series at the Shoreline Teen Center!
We will have monthly visits from different professionals to talk to any interested middle and high school youth about their work!
What is the speaker series?
We will host monthly events at the Shoreline Teen Center where professionals from various careers will speak about their work and how they got there.
Exact dates and times will vary due to the availability of our guest speakers. We will release event details at least two weeks ahead of the upcoming speaker event. Each event will have at least one speaker as well as catered food. Follow us on Instagram and on Linktree to stay up to date with these events!
On the Horizon:
- Friday March 22nd at 3pm come meet Microbiologist Sylvia!
- Wednesday March 27th at 3pm learn from Evergreen Beauty School’s Courtney!
- Friday April 19th, 4pm come and learn lots from Social Worker Kat!
Interest in being a speaker? Email lsheilds@shorelinewa.gov
Follow us on Instagram @SHORELINETEENPROGRAMS to stay up to date on activities and events!
Location: Richmond Highlands Recreation Center 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
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Travels with Charlie: Today we headed to the Sound
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| The ferry heads toward Edmonds with the Olympics in the background. Photo by Gordon Snyder |
Today, Charlie and I headed to the Sound.
With a day like today, we met up with my daughter and headed to the Sound by the Edmonds Ferry Dock for some Strolling and Sniffing along Sunset Ave N.
The Ferry was docking with calm waters, sunny blue skies and the Olympics on the horizon.
Does it get any better than this?
Does it get any better than this?
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| Bald eagles circled overhead. Photo by Gordon Snyder |
Nope… Cuz the day continues. A pair of Bald Eagles screeched and glided back and forth over our heads.
Does it get any better than this?
This little Pocket Park is a perfect place to enjoy the open water views of the Puget Sound.
Does it get any better than this?
Hard to beat a beautiful day along the shoreline.
Does it get any better than this?
Hard to beat a beautiful day along the shoreline.
Cheers,
Gordon Snyder
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Sno-Isle Genealogy offers help with research 'brick walls"
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| Research Library at Heritage Park, Lynnwood |
Sno-Isle Genealogy Society is offering researchers another opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday March .23, 2024, at its Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood.
To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message in a clear voice. Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment if we can understand the message.
Margaret Summitt is an experienced researcher who can direct your research efforts in the free 40 min. session. If the 4 sessions are filled you will be placed on a waiting list for the next "brick wall" day.
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Lunar New Year is now an officially recognized holiday in Washington State
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| Signing day for Lunar New Year holiday |
Lunar New Year is now an officially recognized holiday in Washington State!
Yesterday, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 2209 into law.
ICHS Foundation Manager Christine Consolacion and other members of Washington’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities joined Governor Jay Inslee and Representative My-Linh Thai (D-Bellevue) at the Capitol for the special occasion.
Sponsored by Rep. My-Linh Thai, this legislation acknowledges the “vibrant tapestry of cultural contributions woven by the AANHPI communities,” said Rep. Thai in the official announcement.
“Recognizing this day sends a clear signal to future generations that their heritage is respected and celebrated.”
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Third Place Commons Executive Director Amy Whittenburg will step away from her role at the end of June 2024
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| Third Place Commons Executive Director Amy Whittenburg |
“It has been my great privilege and joy to serve as the Executive Director of Third Place Commons,” Amy says. “This is indeed a vibrant, welcoming community, and I have cherished my time working to ensure it remained so over the years.”
After eight years in her role, Amy notes that her decision was a difficult one due to her love for the community of friends and neighbors who make up our Commons community and her continuing dedication to the organization.
“I am proud of how much we’ve accomplished over the years, not least of which is remaining a strong, thriving nonprofit organization even through the leanest years of the pandemic. And to see our community returning in force – both to our hundreds of free events and to the beautiful Lake Forest Park Farmers Market – is deeply gratifying.”
Nonetheless, Amy has decided that the time has come for her to pursue her first passion. A lifelong writer, she will be stepping away to focus her energies on writing and publishing a series of novels she has planned. She is currently working on book two in the series. However, Third Place Commons will remain close to her heart.
“Amy has led this organization in many exceptional ways over the past eight years and we are tremendously grateful for her capable and skilled leadership,” comments Silje Sodal, Chair of the Third Place Commons Board of Directors.
Over the coming months, Amy will work closely with the organization’s board in the search for her successor while laying the careful groundwork for the smoothest possible transition for the organization.
The Third Place Commons Board of Directors is currently developing a timeline and plan for the search process, and the position is expected to be posted in the next month. Additional details will be posted on the Third Place Commons website as they become available.
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“We are so appreciative of Amy’s gracious and generous offer to work with the Board as we begin the process of finding a new Executive Director. Additionally, we are excited for Amy in this next chapter in her life of pursuing her passion in writing,” Silje adds.
“If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that life is short and we must prioritize those things that fill our soul. So we certainly wish Amy well in this exciting next step, even though we will miss her enormously!”
The Third Place Commons Board of Directors is currently developing a timeline and plan for the search process, and the position is expected to be posted in the next month. Additional details will be posted on the Third Place Commons website as they become available.
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West African music from Santrofi at The Drumlin on March 29, 2024
Friday March 29, 2024 from 7pm-10pm live at The Drumlin, Santrofi from West Africa.
This free show was made possible because of the group's local connection - the group's leader is the brother of Shoreline City Council member Eben Pobee.
Eben has been producing music events in Shoreline for years with his JHP Legacy organization.
Line up early--will be a significant attendance event! Drumlin has a terrific sound system--we will do this right in Shoreline!!!!
Listen to their music here
Drumlin is located in the Ridgecrest business district at 522 NE 165th St, Shoreline WA 98155
Drumlin is located in the Ridgecrest business district at 522 NE 165th St, Shoreline WA 98155
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arts,
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entertainment,
music
Dr. Jeff Duchin to retire as Public Health Office for Seattle - King County
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| Dr. Jeff Duchin to retire as Public Health Officer for Seattle & King County on July 1, 2024 |
His retirement will go into effect July 1, 2024. Public Health Director Dr. Faisal Khan is appointing Dr. Mia Shim as Interim Health Officer while a national search is conducted.
“Dr. Duchin has served our community with unflappable dedication and distinction, helping improve our quality of life and elevating King County’s stature as a public health pacesetter,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
“His expertise and leadership during the first COVID outbreak in the nation in King County drew praise from around the country.
"Under his guidance, King County’s sustained response to the pandemic has led the nation, holding illness and death rates to among the lowest in major counties, while focusing on equity as a guiding principle in our work. I’m grateful for his wise counsel and for his long record of accomplishment on our behalf.”
Duchin joined Public Health – Seattle & King County in 1994 as a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Medical Epidemiologist assigned to Public Health’s TB and HIV programs, and was named as Chief of Public Health’s Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Immunization Section in 1998. Since 2015, he has served as Health Officer for King County.
More information here
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Additional day of auditions scheduled for Mary Poppins
Thursday, March 14, 2024
RBCC Players is scheduling auditions for “Mary Poppins.” Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and astonishing stagecraft.
Due to the increase in interest in our auditions, we have added another day, Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the morning.
Please visit the sign-up to add your name to the list.
To schedule a time, follow this link: follow this link
The cast will be announced on April 8 and rehearsals will begin on April 13 with a schedule of Saturday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Monday - Wednesday evenings (not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals).
The Performances will be on June 7, 8, 14, and 15.
We are also looking for people to help with
• Set design, build, and stage crew.
• Stage manager
• Choreographer
• Light and sound design and running
• Costume and props helpers
• Marketing and PR
Have an interest in one of these, email us at rbccplayers@gmail.com.
We perform and rehearse in the
Bill McLaughlin Theatre (west side, lower level)
Richmond Beach Congregational Church
1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline WA 98177
Tickets for Mary Poppins: $20 for Adults and $15 for Students and Seniors.
Doors 7:00 pm • Show 7:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays
Doors 1:30 pm • Show 2:00 pm Saturdays
All seats are general admission and available now
Please visit the sign-up to add your name to the list.
To schedule a time, follow this link: follow this link
The cast will be announced on April 8 and rehearsals will begin on April 13 with a schedule of Saturday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Monday - Wednesday evenings (not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals).
The Performances will be on June 7, 8, 14, and 15.
We are also looking for people to help with
• Set design, build, and stage crew.
• Stage manager
• Choreographer
• Light and sound design and running
• Costume and props helpers
• Marketing and PR
Have an interest in one of these, email us at rbccplayers@gmail.com.
We perform and rehearse in the
Bill McLaughlin Theatre (west side, lower level)
Richmond Beach Congregational Church
1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline WA 98177
Tickets for Mary Poppins: $20 for Adults and $15 for Students and Seniors.
Doors 7:00 pm • Show 7:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays
Doors 1:30 pm • Show 2:00 pm Saturdays
All seats are general admission and available now
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entertainment,
theater
PopUp Art Social event at Copperworks Distilling Co on Monday March 18, 2024
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| Patrons at the bar of Copperworks Distilling in Kenmore Photo courtesy Copperworks Distilling Co. |
Copperworks Distilling Co. is hosting a PopUp Art Social event on Monday, March 18, 2024 from 3 - 7pm at the Copperworks-Kenmore tasting room and cocktail bar in partnership with Arts of Kenmore (AOK), a nonprofit organization whose goal is to encourage and promote participation in all forms of the arts by the citizens of the area and for the enrichment of the community.
“One of our main goals when we opened Copperworks-Kenmore was to serve as a community gathering space that highlights the incredible work of area organizations,” said Copperworks Distilling Co. Co-Founder, Co-Owner, and President Jason Parker.
“In fact, we are so committed that we have reserved every Monday for local non-profits, community organizations, or social groups to utilize our space for their causes.”
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| Copperworks Distiling exterior Photo courtesy Copperworks Distilling Co. |
PROCEEDS: $1 of every glass benefits AOK initiatives serving Youth Arts, Youth Poet Laureate, and AOK grants for schools.
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fundraiser
32nd District Town Hall with Sen. Salomon and Rep. Davis
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| Town Hall April 10, 2024 with Sen. Salomon and Rep. Davis |
32nd District legislators Sen. Jesse Salomon and Rep. Lauren Davis will host an in-person Town Hall in Mountlake Terrace at 7pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Mountlake Terrace City Hall 23204 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
This is your chance to hear a post session update, have your questions answered, and discuss what issues you’d like to see the legislature address next year.
The 32nd district includes Shoreline, Woodway, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Northwest Seattle.
Constituents are encouraged to submit questions in advance here
The 32nd district includes Shoreline, Woodway, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Northwest Seattle.
Constituents are encouraged to submit questions in advance here
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politics
SW Girls Golf celebrates sunshine and first win
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| l-r Sofina, Maya, Sadie & Ivy. Sofina and Sadie returning players and Maya and Ivy are new to the team. |
It was a beautiful day at Jackson Park Golf Course and the SW Girls Golf competition is underway.
This spring, players from all schools have faced rain, hail, snow, wind and really cold temps, not the typical 'golf weather' we associate with the sport.
We persisted, we are practicing and we are improving, One swing at a time!
We played a good team, and nice girls from Archbishop Murphy. Their #1 player was the medalist for the match and Sofina, Ivy and Sadie rounded out 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishes for our first match.
ALL the girls from BOTH schools played with a lot of heart today. Jackson Park is not an easy course for new golfers. Everyone cheered each other on and it was a good day for players and the coaches.
~Val Patrick
Jobs: WSDOT Local Programs Engineer (TE3)
Local Programs Engineer (TE3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$76,179 – $102,475 AnnuallyWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Local Programs Engineer (Transportation Engineer 3) to support the administration and delivery of federal and state grant programs to local agencies in the Northwest Region.
In collaboration with the Assistant Local Programs Engineer, this position plays a key role in advising local agencies on procedures, policies, and regulations related to the use of allocated grants for transportation projects. Responsibilities include processing grant paperwork, assisting with PS&E review, and tracking grant programs.
The incumbent will provide valuable assistance to local agencies during the pre-construction and construction phases, offering training and acting as a resource for construction-related matters. With a focus on Skagit County, Whatcom County, Island County, San Juan County, and the City of Seattle, this position contributes to the successful execution of federally funded projects.
Job description and application
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Job description and application
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Results for Shoreline Track and Field jamboree
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| Shoreline Stadium Aerial photography by Jared Solano. Instagram @Juarez.Solano |
The Shoreline Track and Field jamboree was held at Shoreline Stadium on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Three local high schools participated: Kings, Shorecrest, and Shorewood.
No team scores were kept as it was a jamboree. However the standings for every event can be viewed here.
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sports,
track and field
Destinations: Admiralty Head Lighthouse has new exhibit on the history of Pacific Northwest lighthouses
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| Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort Casey Photo courtesy Washington State Parks |
The Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort Casey Historical State Park will open later than usual, in mid-April, with an exciting update to its exhibits.
The lighthouse is a popular attraction on Whidbey Island that attracts more than 50,000 visitors a year. It will reopen with museum-quality interpretive panels that promise improved readability and new ways to interact with the two Fresnel lenses on display.
The previous exhibits were in place for nearly 15 years – and some longer. They told the broader story of Fort Casey State Park, while the new exhibits focus on the history of Pacific Northwest lighthouses.
A few steadfast Fort Casey partners helped make this happen, including Keepers of Admiralty Head Lighthouse. The Lighthouse Environmental Program group of volunteer docents contributed $50,000 to the project using proceeds from the gift shop they run at Fort Casey. The rest of the $160,000 budget came from the sale of State Parks specialty license plates.
The Admiralty Head Lighthouse was constructed from 1901 to 1903. It was designed in Spanish mission style and is unique among Northwest lighthouses. The lighthouse stands as a remnant of early 20th century maritime safety and navigation tools that changed rapidly with the advancement of technology.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources.
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destinations,
museum
Secretary Hobbs praises Legislature for passing elections security bills and reinforcing important public services
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| King County election workers Photo courtesy King County Elections |
OLYMPIA—During the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature approved several bills and $33.3 million in funding requested by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that will enhance the integrity of Washington elections and improve support for charities and libraries statewide.
“These bills and critical funding will go a long way toward reducing barriers to voter registration, enhancing election security, and supporting libraries and other key services,” Secretary Hobbs said.
“I thank the Legislature for their strong support of these important efforts.”
Priority legislation includes:
House Bill 1241, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), makes harassing election workers a class C felony and allows harassed election officials to apply for the Address Confidentiality Program.
House Bill 1962, requested by Secretary Hobbs and sponsored by Rep. Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens), helps maintain accurate voter lists and streamlines registration updates for voters moving from one Washington county to another.
Senate Bill 5843, requested by Secretary Hobbs and sponsored by Sen. Joe Nguyen (D-White Center), requires counties to notify the Office of the Secretary of State if they experience malicious cyber activity and maintain intrusion detection systems to safeguard against election cyber threats, among other security improvements.
Senate Bill 5824, requested by Secretary Hobbs and sponsored by Sen. Sam Hunt (D-Olympia), protects library districts and expands voter eligibility to include all qualified district residents who can vote when a proposal for library dissolution appears on the ballot. It also increases the petitioning threshold from 10% of voters in unincorporated areas to 25% of qualified voters in the district.
These bills now await the governor’s signature.
Among the $33.3 million allocated in supplemental budgets for the Office of the Secretary of State, $23.75 million will support election cost reimbursements to Washington’s 39 counties for the 2024 elections.
Another $3.9 million will stabilize operations of Washington State Library and Washington State Archives operating funds, which are experiencing shortfalls due to historically low transactions from document recording fees, as well as provide continued funding for the new Library and Archives building in Tumwater.
In addition, $500,000 will expand voter education and outreach programs statewide,
$587,000 will modernize the Combined Fund Drive donor management system, $72,000 will expand charities education outreach, and $52,000 will support Office of the Secretary of State international trade missions to expand workforce development opportunities stateside and abroad.
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“Thank you to Senator June Robinson, Representative Timm Ormsby, and the budget committee members for your tireless work shaping this budget,” Secretary Hobbs said.
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elections,
secretary of
state
Shoreline Community College summer 2024 youth camps open for registration
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Choose from basketball, community youth band, game design and advanced computer coding camps, Dandylyon Drama musical theater, piano, film-making and more!
Camps begin the week of July 8, 2024 and run through August 23rd, 2024.
Interurban Trail at Ballinger Commons reopened
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| A jogger enjoys sunny weather and the newly reopened Interurban Trail at N 205th Street Photo by Oliver Moffat |
By Oliver Moffat
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| Used yellow “CAUTION” tape and spray paint cans in the back of maintenance vehicles as crews worked nearby. Photo by Oliver Moffat |
As previously reported, the segment of trail that runs through Ballinger Commons had been closed without notification - surprising both residents and the city.
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| Newly painted stripes warn bicyclists and pedestrians of uneven pavement on the Interurban Trail at Ballinger Commons. Photo by Oliver Moffat |
In an email from a spokesperson, KCHA promised to provide advance notice for future trail closures and said trail maintenance projects are planned through the fall of 2024.
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