Sen. Cantwell secures funding for UW Biosafety lab facilities and equipment

Sunday, March 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell
D-Washington
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that five health care facilities and one pathogen research lab in the State of Washington will receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve services for patients, make care easier to access, or boost the research capability of staff.

Among the five: $3.5 million for the University of Washington in King County to upgrade the facilities and equipment at its aging Biosafety Level-3 facility, which studies viral diseases and pandemic response. 

The facility received especially heavy use during the COVID-19 pandemic, and these investments will preserve and enhance UW’s research capacity for pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus, monkeypox virus, valley fever, tuberculosis, and other new pathogens as they emerge as threats. 

This funding will upgrade infrastructure like HVAC and replace critical equipment.


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Sgt. Charlie Akers retires from Shoreline Police but will stay connected

After 27 years of exceptional service to the public, we bid farewell to Sgt. Charlie Akers who served primarily in Shoreline. 

He held various roles, including patrol officer and store front officer, before becoming a Field Training Officer and School Resource Officer at Highland Terrace Elementary, Einstein Middle School and later Briarcrest Elementary. 

One of Sgt. Akers' notable achievements was his significant milestone of joining the Marine Rescue & Dive Unit. On July 1, 2015, Sgt. Akers was promoted to Sergeant.
 
Sgt. Akers is known for his empathy, professionalism, and integrity. He has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

We will miss Sgt. Akers dearly, but we are happy to know that he will continue his service by contributing to Shoreline’s Parking Enforcement program and will serve as a reserve deputy in Shoreline and with the Marine Unit.

Our deepest gratitude to Sgt. Charlie Akers – we wish him a fulfilling and happy retirement.

--Shoreline Police

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Melodic Mandarin classes for ages 10-15

Saturday, March 23, 2024


Shoreline Community College offers a language class for ages 10-15 years, to improve their proficiency in Mandarin through song and poetry.
  • Discover Chinese language & culture
  • Beginner eager to learn Chinese
  • Intermediate learner looking to deepen your linguistic and cultural proficiency
Melodic Mandarin: Exploring Chinese through Song and Verse register here

More information:
  • Date: 4/15 - 6/12 (Hybrid Class- in-person on Mondays/ online on Wednesdays)
  • Time: 3:30-5:30pm
  • Fee: $129
  • Open for ages 10-15 years

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LFP Celebrates Arbor Day with Ivy Removal Demonstration and Tree Canopy Preservation Event Saturday, April 27, 2024

Ivy climbing trees
Photo courtesy LFP Stewardship Foundation

The City of Lake Forest Park Tree Board invites the community to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00am. The event will take place at 19055 35th Avenue NE and focus on preserving our precious tree canopy by tackling invasive English Ivy.

This family friendly event will kick off with an educational demonstration on the safe and effective removal of English Ivy. Experts will share essential techniques to protect our trees from this damaging vine. 

Following the demonstration, volunteers will have the opportunity to join Tree Board members to put those techniques to work directly, helping to maintain a healthy and diverse urban forest.

Schedule of Events
  • 11:00 – 11:30am - Ivy Removal Demonstration
  • 11:30am – 1:00pm - Community Ivy Removal Work Party

If you are interested in joining the post-demonstration work party, please bring your work gloves and tools. Refreshments will be provided.

 What’s wrong with Ivy? 

Originally brought to our area as a ground cover, English Ivy can be highly destructive to trees and overall forest health. It competes for sunlight and nutrients, can choke out young trees entirely, and makes mature trees more susceptible to collapse in storms due to added weight. 

Removing English Ivy is a critical step in safeguarding our urban forest for years to come. For more information visit the website of the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board.

“Lake Forest Park’s beautiful tree canopy is one of our greatest assets. This Arbor Day, let's join forces to protect it." – Tom French, Mayor 


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2024 Shoreline Walks community walking program starts April 3 at Hamlin Park - new this year Stroller Walks

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 is the first Shoreline Walks event of 2024. Shoreline Walks is a free community walking program to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends), and feel safer and more confident exploring our city on foot.

Walks explore neighborhoods, parks, and trails offering great insight into some of the best walking routes in our city.

Specifically designed for adults ages 50+ but open to all ages and abilities. A Volunteer Walk Leader leads each walk. All walks are free to the public. No need to sign up, just show up at the meetup location and join the group on a walk. Friendly leashed dogs are welcome to join.

New for 2024, are a series of free family and stroller walks led by Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool. The Stroller walks will take place on Fridays and are fully accessible with distances being appropriate for small children. Walk destinations will often feature a playground where children can play while parents and grandparents have the chance to connect with each other.

Walks are regularly added throughout the season. More details and the schedule of Shoreline Walks HERE or contact Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2600 or mjohnson@shorelinewa.gov. Walks are also listed on the Shoreline Parks and Rec Facebook Page.

Opening Walk Hamlin Park Walk
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 10:00am

Hamlin Park is a wooded wonderland of towering evergreen trees, trails, and plenty of spots to stop and enjoy nature. We’ll explore the 2-mile loop trail that goes throughout the park. This walk starts at the picnic shelter located in the second parking lot located in the main park entrance off 15th Ave NE.

Walk is approximately: 2 miles / 1.5 hours
Walk Rating: Moderate (some steep hills and uneven ground)
Meet at: Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave NE, Shoreline (2nd parking lot on left, meet near picnic shelter)
Leader: Beth

Full walks list here  


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Register today to explore careers for women in firefighting


King County Women:

Come join King County EMS and host agency Shoreline Fire, along with over 12 other King County agencies, as we immerse you in a weekend of hands on Fire and EMS activities and provide you an opportunity to explore a career in the Fire or EMS service. 

This opportunity includes interactive activities, discussion panels, viewing live demos, and networking with EMTs, Firefighters, and Paramedics in our region. Must be 18+ to apply, King County residency preferred.

Workshop: April 20 and 21, 8am-5pm both days
Host: Shoreline Fire
Online Application: https://bit.ly/SHORELINEFWIEF
Applications due March 24, 2024
Send questions to: futurewomenems@kingcounty.gov


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Wine tasting at Ballinger Thriftway Friday March 22, 2024


Up for a tasting after your grocery run?

This Friday, March 22, 2024 from 4-7pm Cedergreen Cellars, a family winery run by Kevin & Julie Cedergreen in Woodinville, will be pouring at Ballinger Thriftway in Shoreline, 20150 Ballinger Way NE

They will even be pouring one of their fan favorites, their 2021 Rosé!

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Date change for Ridgecrest 75 year celebration

 

16516 Tenth Ave NE Shoreline, WA  98155

The reception was originally scheduled for April 10th. Like so many things in education, we are often finding ourselves in a place of learning and pivoting. After we thought we had the right date, we found out that the original date of April 10th falls on the end of Ramadan and the important day of Eid al-Fitr.   

It is important that we are being inclusive of our diverse community here in Shoreline, therefore, we made the decision to change the date to the following week, April 17th

--Organizing committee


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Rainbow PRIDE in Shoreline

Art work by Amanda Drewniak
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Spreading rainbows across the City during Pride month is now a Shoreline tradition. 

If you knit or crochet, join us! 

This year, we’ll be wrapping trees at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden as well. 

Use your needles or hooks to show that Shoreline is a colorful and welcoming place! 

For more information, contact Constance Perenyi


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Wednesday March 27, 2024 buy a sub at Jersey Mike's and your money goes to Children's Hospital

Jersey Mike's Subs at Aurora Village across from Costco.
Photo from Google Street View
ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27: EAT A SUB, HELP A CHARITY
49 Seattle Area Jersey Mike’s Locations
Will Donate 100% of Sales to Seattle Children's Hospital

Wondering what to eat and like helping others? Head to Jersey Mike’s Subs on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 and grab a sub: 100 percent of your purchase—whether in-store, online or through the app—will go to charity.

On March 27, the 49 Jersey Mike’s locations in the Seattle area will give every single dollar in sales, not just the profit, to Seattle Children's Hospital. It’s all part of Jersey Mike’s 14th Annual nationwide Day of Giving.

All month, generous customers have been rounding up and making donations at more than 2,700 Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the nation during the 14th Annual “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign for local charities. On Day of Giving, it’s our turn to give: The more we sell, the more we donate!

For Jersey Mike’s locations and partner charity information, visit our location listing by state.

In Shoreline, Jersey Mike's is located in Aurora Village, across from the Costco entrance.  

Address: 1289 N 205th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
Hours: Opens 10 am
Phone: (206) 546-9050

WHEN: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 — All day!

Since 2011, Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving has raised more than $88 million nationally.


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Flags at half-staff to mark 10 years since the Oso Landslide

This photograph shows the upper part of the Oso Mudslide that occurred in northwest Washington on March 22, 2014. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Godt, USGS

Flag Lowering - March 22, 2024 (2014 Oso Landslide)

On March 22, 2014, the town of Oso, Washington experienced heavy rainfall, which led to the collapse of a hillside, sending a wall of mud and debris into the Steelhead Haven neighborhood below. 

This landslide claimed the lives of 43 victims and is considered the deadliest landslide in United States’ history. Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the tragic event, therefore we honor both the victims and first responders.

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 22, 2024, in honor of the victims and first responders of the 2014 Oso landslide.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, March 22, 2024.

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

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


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Edmonds Sunset

Friday, March 22, 2024

 
Photo by Ron Greeley
Shoreline resident Ron Greeley was on the beach at the Edmonds waterfront for this sunset view. Children were playing on the beach - one is standing on one the of the pilings - and the ferry is in the background.


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ShoreLake Arts summer Youth Art Camps

ShoreLake Arts' Youth Art Camps for elementary students and ArtLABs for middle and high school students are taught by professional artists and experienced arts educators. 

ShoreLake Arts offers young artists unparalleled access to explore art with top Teaching Artists from our region’s diverse creative community in a fun and relaxed environment—perfect for summer!

Class sizes are limited to ensure that participants of all experience levels have a positive and enriching experience. We reserve seats in every summer session we run for students who will be offered financial assistance. Learn more about our Summer 2024 Financial Aid Program.
Our weekly summer program sessions start on July 8, 2024.
 
ShoreLake Arts Summer 2024 Programs will be located on the North City Elementary School campus 816 NE 190th, Shoreline WA 98155.


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Remove studded tires by March 31

Photo by John Boril
OLYMPIA – Springtime in the Pacific Northwest often signals blooming flowers and warmer days ahead. It also means Washington’s deadline to remove studded tires is fast approaching.

Studded tires must be removed by the end of the day Sunday, March 31, to avoid a potential fine of $137. The removal date falls on a holiday this year which could mean some shops are closed, so the Washington State Department of Transportation urges travelers to plan ahead now.

Studded tires are legal in Washington from November 1 to March 31. There is no individual exception or “out of state waiver” to the studded tire dates. Tickets could be issued by the Washington State Patrol as soon as Monday, April 1. WSDOT does not issue tickets.

State law gives WSDOT the authority to extend the deadline when circumstances call for it, most commonly when a forecast indicates widespread snow and ice. While late season storms are possible in the mountain passes, there are no forecasted statewide conditions that would call for an extension to the deadline this year. 

For mountain travel, WSDOT recommends drivers use approved traction tires and carry chains to have handy if necessary. WSDOT crews will also watch weather closely and respond quickly to any scattered spring snow to keep travelers moving.

“We know that studded tires cause between $20 million to $29 million in damage to state-owned roads in Washington each winter and also damage city and county roads,” said WSDOT Maintenance Operations Manager James Morin. 
“We urge travelers to explore all their traction options, including non-stud, winter-tread tires which are different from all-season tires. These tires are legal year-round and don’t damage our highways.”

Washington and Oregon share the same studded tire removal deadline. Other states may have different studded tire removal dates, but the Washington law applies to all drivers in the state, even visitors.

More information about studded tire regulations in Washington is available online.


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2024 Wake Up Narcolepsy National Summit in Redmond and online


2024 Wake Up Narcolepsy National Summit will be held April 27, 2024 at the Seattle Marriott Redmond,  7401 164th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052

Free ticket registration here

This free, one-day hybrid conference in Redmond WA is for people with Narcolepsy, their families, educators, clinicians and researchers. 


Leading experts, such as Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, Dr. Michael Grandner & Dr. Anne Marie Morse, and community members will share about the latest research and treatment options, impact of Narcolepsy, managing mental health, advocating for yourself and how to live a full life with Narcolepsy. 

The conference format offers an interesting mix of individual speakers, panels and breakout sessions. Breakfast, lunch, and parking are included for no cost at this free event.


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Shorecrest tennis vs Snohomish

Shorecrest tennis team
Photo by Kristi Lin
Girls tennis
3/21/24
Snohomish 6 - Shorecrest 1
At Snohomish HS

Singles
  • Emerson Norris (Sn) def. Lily Haessler 6-0, 6-1;
  • Hannah Wells(Sn) def. Zoe Greenzweig 6-1, 6-0; 
  • Mak Daver (Sn) def. Megan McMullen 6-3, 6-1; 
  • Ally Miner (Sc) def. Lauren Ellis 6-4, 7-6 (5).

Doubles
  • Bri Ulrich-Brooklyn Lewis (Sn) def. Lauren Kajimura-Sophie Schmitz 6-0, 6-2; 
  • Frankie Jones-Morgan Gibson (Sn) def. Mia Halset-Thayer Katahara-Stewart 6-2, 6-0; 
  • Lucy Danitschek-Val Landa-Contreras (Sn) def. Walker Temme-Marta Tekie 6-2, 6-3
Coach Rob Mann


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Tickets are on sale now for Death By Design at The Phoenix Theatre in Firdale Village


Tickets are on sale NOW for Death By Design by Rob Urbinati, directed by Eric Lewis at The Phoenix Theatre in Firdale Village, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020

The show opens April 5th and runs through April 28, 2024.

Edward Bennett, a playwright, and his wife, Sorel Bennett, an actress, flee London and head to Cookham after a disastrous opening night. But various guests arrive unexpectedly – a conservative politician, a fiery socialist, a nearsighted ingénue, a zany modern dancer – each with a long-held secret. 

When one of the guests is murdered, it’s left to Bridgit, the feisty Irish maid with a macabre interest in homicide, to solve the crime. Death by Design is more than homage – it’s a new classic.

  • Adults 54 & under $25
  • Seniors/Students/Military $20
Sink your teeth into the mystery at The Phoenix Theatre


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Jobs: WSDOT IT Application Development – Senior Specialist

WSDOT
IT Application Development – Senior Specialist
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$96,364 – $129,641 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a skilled individual for the position of IT Application Development – Senior Specialist. This role plays a vital part in advancing WSDOT's mission by collaborating with software development and traffic management teams to develop, enhance, support, and maintain the Traffic Management System (TMS). 

Utilizing expertise in software, hardware, and troubleshooting, the incumbent will oversee the computer systems within the TMS and manage software distribution agency-wide while providing user technical support. By facilitating consistent agency-wide solutions to traffic management challenges, this position contributes to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment aligned with WSDOT's values.

Job description and application


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Jobs: WSDOT Freeway Operations Engineer (WMS3)

WSDOT
Freeway Operations Engineer (WMS3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$102,564 – $131,569 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Freeway Operations Engineer (WMS3) to oversee the management of the Northwest Region's Freeway Operation organization, playing a vital role in advancing our mission of providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation options. 

This position involves managing budgets, schedules, and policies while collaborating with local agencies and other states to ensure seamless operations. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team responsible for the operation of the Traffic Management Center (TMC), recognized nationally for its excellence in freeway operations. 

Additionally, they will oversee an Intelligent Transportation System supporting various transportation facilities and play a pivotal role in promoting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Job description and application


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Jobs: Drumlin in Shoreline is hiring

Drumlin
Part-time cook
Pay starts at $18 DOE, plus pooled kitchen tips averaging $7-$15/hour.

Do you love to cook and move, and are you interested in making a little money on weekends and weeknights in a social setting, sometimes with live music and other entertainment?

We are hiring for a part time cook at Drumlin. The kitchen is quite new, very organized, clean, and has big windows. We currently have one full time kitchen manager and three part time cooks who balance other jobs, kids, and more. We have a supportive and respectful work culture.

You prepare and plate simple casseroles, sandwiches, soups, salads, snacks and desserts (see our menu), follow simple scratch recipes, organize, and yes, wash dishes. We don't have a fryer or a saute station. 

Technically, it's like making lunch for 50-150 kids. You can be shy, but you must be very comfortable cooking food, tidy and self-starting, and enjoy moving and cleaning. You will also communicate frequently with front of house staff.

This job can be high paced with a queue of up to 10-25 active tickets most nights. So, some experience in commercial kitchens, or playing a competitive sport with hand/eye coordination, is highly preferred. 

If you’ve not worked in a commercial kitchen before, please demonstrate that you have logged many productive and rewarding hours in other kitchens. We can train on the specifics; many of us have already transitioned from sedentary jobs to hospitality, where our work is tangible and we see the nicest people having a good day (or at least trying to.)

You must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends. The current available shifts are 2-8 pm on Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm Sundays, and 6-10 pm on Thursdays. The shifts may become longer and more frequent as business builds.

Pay starts at $18 DOE, plus pooled kitchen tips averaging $7-$15/hour.

If you're outgoing and have a great short term memory, there may also be opportunities to bartend in the near future at Drumlin and/or Ridgecrest Public House next door. Currently, three of us are trained to do both kitchen and bar (but not at the same time!)

See www.drumlin.pub for more information about us. If interested, please email your resume and detailed cover letter, including your goals and your availability to work with us, to megan@drumlin.pub.


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Track and Field results from 3-21-2024

File photo from 2017 by Wayne Pridemore
Track and Field meet
3-21-2024 Shoreline Stadium

Participating Schools: 
  • Shorewood 
  • Cascade
  • Lynnwood
  • Lakeside

Results of each event are posted on athletic.net at this specific link Track meet individual results


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LFP Police arrest burglar at Mr. Green's dispensary

Mr. Green's in Lake Forest Park
Google street view
At around 8am Thursday morning, March 21, 2024 Lake Forest Park police officers were dispatched to Mr. Green's dispensary, situated in the 15000 block of SR522, in response to a reported burglary. 

A vigilant citizen phoned in upon observing a suspicious male entering the premises. 

Promptly, officers arrived on scene, where they apprehended a male exiting a storage area with a pneumatic nail gun and stolen items in hand. 

Subsequently, he was arrested and later booked into jail. 

--LFP PD


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Shoreline Short Short Film Festival screens 12 films April 13, 2024

Thursday, March 21, 2024

The Shoreline Short Short Film Festival aims to support emerging and developing filmmakers in Washington State and encourage appreciation for the art of filmmaking in our community.

A program of 12 selected films will be screened at the Shoreline Community College Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N on April 13, 2024. Doors open at 5:30pm and program starts at 6:30pm

The films voted Best Picture and People's Choice will each take home $1,000 and a campy Sasquatch Award!

Each film ranges between 3 - 13 minutes. All films are unrated and may contain some adult content. Viewer discretion advised.

The Shoreline Community College Theater is wheelchair accessible.

  • Standard ticket $25
  • 35 Anniversary ticket $35 
  • VIP ticket $50 (includes two drink tickets, one popcorn, and one candy
  • Student $25 with current student ID
Prices are for online purchases. Prices at the door may be priced slightly higher.


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Update: IED (Improvised Explosive Device) found March 9 at LFP - Shoreline border

On March 9, 2024 at around 5:15pm Lake Forest Park Police officers were finishing a call on 30 Ave NE when a man out walking his dog contacted them. 

He advised that he had just found an IED (Improvised Explosive Device). The man found it on the west shoulder of 30 Ave NE in the 20100 block, just inside the City of Shoreline. 

He moved it from in front of a residential driveway and placed it on a rock wall. LFPPD officers approached the device, which appeared to be a tightly wrapped bomb the size of a toilet-paper roll, with a fuse attached. 

LFPPD stayed on scene while King County Sheriff deputies responded. The roadway was closed and KCSO Bomb Squad personnel arrived and safely collected the device. 

Thank you to that alert citizen.

We recommend that citizens not touch or manipulate any suspicious device and that they also avoid using radio or cell phones near the device. Get a safe distance away before calling 911.
--LFP Police Department

Update: The King County Sheriff's Media office responded that the item was later disposed of by the KCSO Bomb Disposal Unit/BDU. 

There are no suspects and no arrests were made. The case is active and open.


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Town & Country March recipe: Risotto with Sweet Onion, Peas and Prosciutto

Risotto. Photo courtesy Town & Country Market

This creamy and comforting risotto brings on the spring vibes. Risotto can feel intimidating to make, but don’t fret! Enjoy the calming motion of slowly stirring a delicious pot of goodness.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

5 cups chicken broth
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for pan
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ large, sweet onion, diced
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION

STEP 1
Place broth in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer.

STEP 2
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil pan and add prosciutto. Stir constantly until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe pan and return to heat.

STEP 3
Melt butter with olive oil. Add onion and stir frequently for 1 minute. Add rice and reduce heat to medium. Stir constantly until coated with oil and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

STEP 4
Add wine and season with salt and pepper. Stir constantly until wine is absorbed. Add 1 cup of warmed broth to rice and stir frequently until almost completely absorbed.

STEP 5
Continue adding broth, about 3/4 cup at a time, until rice is cooked, but still al dente. Place a spoonful of risotto on a plate. If it sits up without spreading, add a little extra broth.

STEP 6
Stir in peas, lemon zest and Parmesan. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve topped with crispy prosciutto.

OPTIONS

Some additions to this recipe could include sauteed asparagus, spring onions, sauteed mushrooms, fresh herbs, and crispy butter toasted panko.



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Initiative filing fee charge increased and linked to inflation

OLYMPIA — For the first time in more than a century of voter-submitted ballot proposals, the filing fee for Initiatives to the Legislature has moved from $5 to an inflation-indexed amount, currently set at $156. 

Similar adjustments to the filing fees for referenda and Initiatives to the People will take effect in January, the beginning of the next filing period for each.

The fee has remained static for more than a century, despite inflation. In 1912, voters approved Amendment 7 of the Washington State Constitution to create the ability to file initiatives and referenda, starting in 1913. 

That year, the filing fee was set at $5 to mirror contemporaneous state filing costs. At that time, home prices averaged $3,500, a gallon of milk was around 35 cents, and movie tickets were 7 cents. The change indexes the filing fees for initiatives and referenda to the modern equivalent of $5 in 1913, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics valuation, and ensures that annual review and adjustment will keep the relative value current.

“This overdue adjustment recognizes the reality of inflation on cost structures universally,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said. 
“The expenses generated in multiple state agencies for processing each and every filing of a potential ballot measure are not what they used to be in 1913, and our fee structure must reflect that.”

On January 11, 2024 Secretary Hobbs filed a change within Washington Administrative Code to link the filing fee with the federal inflation benchmark. A public hearing was held February 6. The fee change became effective March 9 for Initiatives to the Legislature. The cost adjustment to Initiatives to the People and referenda will take effect in 2025 because the filing period for each is underway.

From 1912 to 2024, the Office of the Secretary of State received 3,737 filings for Initiatives to the People or Initiatives to the Legislature. More than 60% of those filings were since the year 2010. 

In 2022 alone, 271 initiatives were filed; two people submitted 54% of that total. Each submitted initiative and referendum must be reviewed and processed by elections staff of the Office of the Secretary of State, as well as the Attorney General’s office and the state Code Reviser.

An additional rule change will randomize the numbers assigned to each initiative rather than numbering them sequentially in order of filing. The numbers will be assigned by rolling 10-sided dice.

“The participatory democracy of filing ballot measures is an important facet of our state government’s structure, but keeping the fee artificially low has problematic ripple effects,” Secretary Hobbs said. 
“Many more ballot measures are filed now and never seriously pursued. The outdated fee structure may have made that a low-cost exercise for the filers. At the same time, receiving hundreds of filings that don’t cover their own costs has driven government expenses upward.”

Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees areas within state government including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal. 


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DATE CHANGE: Ridgecrest Elementary School to celebrate its 75th Anniversary in April

 

DATE CHANGE: The celebration will be on Wednesday APRIL 17


In the late 1940s as World War II was ending, school leaders in the north end foresaw that returning soldiers would be buying homes north of Seattle and starting families. Superintendents from six small school districts met and agreed to consolidate their districts into one - the Shoreline School District.

The first school that they built was Ridgecrest. A newspaper article quoted in Jack Rogers' book "Shore to Shore and Line to Line: A History of the Shoreline School District" said that the original school building was "recognized throughout the state as being one of the finest school building ever constructed in Washington."

The school was dedicated in 1949.

--Diane Hettrick


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AG Ferguson: Judge orders Providence debt collector Optimum Outcomes to pay $827,000 penalty for violating patients’ medical debt collection rights


Ruling resolves Ferguson’s case against last remaining defendant in charity care lawsuit against Providence and its debt collectors

SEATTLE — The Attorney General’s Office won a trial against debt collection agency Optimum Outcomes. Optimum is the last remaining defendant in Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s charity care lawsuit against Providence Health & Services, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, and its debt collectors.

King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell ruled that Optimum violated the Consumer Protection Act by violating the medical debt collection rights of Washington patients more than 82,000 times. 

Judge O’Donnell ordered Optimum to pay $10 per violation for a total penalty of $827,290, which will go to the state general fund. 

Optimum must also reimburse the Attorney General’s Office for the costs of bringing the case, which are estimated to exceed $400,000. The court will determine the exact amount in a future proceeding. Finally, Optimum must make reforms to come into compliance with Washington law.

Optimum Outcomes unlawfully collected payments from those patients without providing critical information about their rights when faced with medical debt. By excluding the legally required disclosures about financial assistance in its collection letters, Optimum Outcomes created barriers that kept patients who likely qualified for financial assistance from learning about and accessing help with their hospital bills.



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Shorecrest Future Health Professionals (HOSA) competed at state leadership conference in Spokane

Shorecrest HOSA team competed at state competition
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Last week, 21 Shorecrest High School HOSA Future Health Professionals members competed at the state leadership conference in Spokane with 2800 other students from around the state.

Nine HOSA members received awards at the state convention
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Nine students earned eleven placements in the top 5. Those in the top 3 in events qualified* for the International Leadership Conference that will be in Houston in June.

  • Allied Health Statistics Exam - 1st place: Beza Mersa
  • Career Development Exam - 1st place: Betel Taddese
  • Healthcare Issues Exam - Top 5: Maggie Fisher
  • Leadership Exam - 4th place: Cadence Rotarius
  • Healthy Living - 3rd place*: Cadence Rotarius
  • Home Health Aide - 5th place: Nuhamin Tesfihuen
  • Medical Assisting - 2nd place*: Marta Tekie
  • Medical Terminology - 1st place*: Marta Tekie
  • Nutrition - 4th place: Millie Wang
  • Public Health - 2nd place*: Erin Baek, Marta Tekie, Nuhamin Tesfihuen, Ava Watson
  • Research Poster - 4th place: Ava Watson

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Shorecrest tennis vs Jackson 3-20-2024

Scots tennis team photo by Kristi Lin

Shorecrest girls tennis vs Jackson
3-20-2024 
At Jackson HS
Jackson 6 - Shorecrest 1

Singles
  • Isha Handa (J) def. Zoe Greenweig 6-0, 6-2; 
  • Jasmin Wijaya (J) Megan McMullen def. 6-1, 6-0; 
  • Gracie Schouten (J) def. Ally Miner 6-1, 6-0; 
  • Amber Liau (J) def. Lauren Kajimua 6-4, 6-1.
Doubles
  • Elise Sugarwara-Katie Shen (J) def. Brittany Morales-Sophie Schmitz 6-4, 6-4; 
  • Mia Halset-Thayer Katahara-Stewart (S) def. Sreshtac Sundar Ganesh-Mariia Andeeva 6-4, 6-2;
  • Sophie Lee-Arushi Dashore (J) def. Walker Temme-Marta Tekie 6-7(3), 6-1, 10-8
Coach Rob Mann


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Shorewood softball vs Ingraham 3-20-2024

Stormray softball photo by Heather Grutz

Shorewood vs. Ingraham at Meridian Park
3-20-2024
Shorewood 15 - Ingraham 5







Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s)

Ingraham: 
  • Kailee Schulz
  • Lizzie Bucklin (catcher)
Shorewood: 
  • Lily Doll, 
  • Emma Kellum (2)  
  • Lillian Perrault (catcher)

Highlights

Ingraham: 
  • Lizzie Bucklin 1-3
  • Claire Heiner 1-3
Shorewood: 
  • Maddie Schilperoort 3-4 (2B)
  • Emma Kellum 1-2 (2B)
  • Rose Gallagher 1-2 (2B)

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Travels with Charlie: Sparkling Day with Charlie

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Charlie smiles for the camera
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Another perfect day in our neighborhood.

After enjoying sitting on a bench at the end of the Pier on the Lake Washington, walking back I noticed the sparkling water behind Charlie's smile.

Spring is here. We will see you somewhere…

Cheers,
Gordon Snyder


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Parents Night Out - Friday March 22, 2024

Shoreline Covenant Church is hosting a Parents' Night Out event on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5-8pm for any kids ages 3-10 years old.
 
There will be pizza, games, crafts, and a movie.

The suggested donation is $30/child or $50/family.

All the proceeds will go to cover the cost of our two summer trips: a week long high school conference and a middle school service and learning experience.

Parents can register their kids at this link


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Celebrate Roz Bird & the LFP Secret Garden Tour at the Third Place Commons Breakfast on April 4, 2024

Third Place Commons invites you to join in “Growing Our Community Garden” at the annual fundraising breakfast on Thursday, April 4th to raise vital funds for Third Place Commons and its flagship program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.

This joyful celebration of community always includes a great breakfast from Honey Bear Bakery, live music from the Milner Family Fiddles, a fast, furious live auction led by the hilarious Ken Carson, and of course, the good company of friends, neighbors, and local civic and business leaders. 

In addition, one of the highlights of the event is the presentation of the Friends of the Community Award.

Sarah Phillips, Roz Bird, & Rodger Squirrell at the 5x5
installation in honor of the City of LFP's 50th anniversary
This year, Third Place Commons has selected Roz Bird and the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour Committee as the Friends of the Community Award honorees.

The LFP Secret Garden Tour celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, made possible through the hard work of the many dedicated community volunteers who make up the committee. 

Thanks to these amazing individuals, our community is united for one beautiful day a year to visit the extraordinary hidden garden gems of our area, enjoy music and art, chat with master gardeners, and shop for inspiration to beautify every garden large and small.

This year’s committee has been hard at work since last summer recruiting gardens and planning for another wonderful event on June 15th. 

Proceeds of the event benefit the four presenting nonprofits and raise funds for public art.

Among the public art the garden tour has funded in the past is the sculpture entitled 5x5 by Rodger Squirrell, gifted to the City of Lake Forest Park in honor of the city’s 50th anniversary. The group is now working with the city for a new project.

Over the years, the membership of the committee has slowly evolved, but Roz Bird was involved from the start and has been leading the committee for many years. In addition, Roz was also a founding board member with Third Place Commons where she served on the board until 2016.

Don’t miss this very special opportunity to honor the extraordinary service these dedicated volunteers have given to our community over the years. Not to mention a tasty breakfast, terrific auction, and plenty of fun! Visit the breakfast event page to learn more or get your tickets now for the big event!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering real community in real space for over twenty years through the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and hundreds of free events each year. Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155. Learn more at ThirdPlaceCommons.org.


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Shoreline City Councilmembers help shape policy on regional, state, and federal levels

Back row (l-r): Councilmembers John Ramsdell, Betsy Robertson, Annette Ademasu, Eben Pobee, Keith Scully; Front row (l-r): Mayor Chris Roberts, Deputy Mayor Laura Mork.

In addition to their duties of setting City policy, laws, and regulations; establishing the City’s budget; and approving contracts for services, Shoreline City Councilmembers also represent Shoreline residents on many different local and national committees. These committees play critical roles in establishing regional, state, and federal policies.

Below is a list of the many different committees Shoreline Councilmembers have been appointed to for 2024.

Association of Washington Cities
  • Legislative Priorities Committee - Chris Roberts
  • Federal Legislative Committee (Chair) - Chris Roberts
  • Education Training Advisory Committee - Eben Pobee
  • Shoreline Hearings Board - Keith Scully
  • Sentencing Guidelines Commission - Keith Scully
King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) - Laura Mork

King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee - Annette Ademasu

Lake Ballinger Forum - Keith Scully / Laura Mork - alt

National League of Cities
  • Board of Directors - Chris Roberts
  • Local Indigenous Leaders - Chris Roberts
  • Racial, Equity and Leadership Council (REAL) - Chris Roberts
  • Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee - Laura Mork
North King County Coalition on Homelessness - Betsy Robertson

Puget Sound Regional Council
  • Executive Board - Chris Roberts
  • Operations Committee - Chris Roberts
Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency
  • John Ramsdell
  • Betsy Robertson – alt
Regional Water Quality Committee (RWQC) - Laura Mork

SeaShore Transportation Forum - Eben Pobee / John Ramsdell

Sound Cities Association
  • Board - Chris Roberts
  • Equity Cabinet - Chris Roberts
  • Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC) - John Ramsdell alt.
  • Public Issues Committee - Chris Roberts (Chair) / Keith Scully alt.
  • Regional Transit Committee - Betsy Robertson
  • Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Laura Mork
WRIA 8 - Annette Ademasu / Laura Mork - alt


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter

 



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