Edmonds Arts Commission presents Free Summer Concerts in the Parks

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Photos courtesy Edmonds Arts Commission

Free Summer Concerts in Edmonds Parks

Sundays, 3:00 - 4:00pm

City Park | 600 3rd Ave S
  • July 7, Ockham's Razor - Celtic/Irish Rock
  • July 14, Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra
  • July 21, The Git Hoan Dancers
  • July 28, Seattle Kokon Taiko Drum Ensemble
  • Aug 4, DownTown Mountain Boys - Bluegrass
  • Aug 11, The High Life Band - Reggae/World Music
  • Aug 18, Criminal Squirrel Orchestra - Uptempo Originals and Cover Mash-Ups

Hickman Park | 23700 104th Ave W
  • Aug 25, Ranger and The Re-Arrangers - Gypsy Jazz

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm

Hazel Miller Plaza | 5th Ave S & Maple St
  • July 9, PLU Steel Band - Steel Drums
  • July 11, Michele D'Amour & The Love Dealers
  • July 16, Brian James - Soulful Country
  • July 18, Nick Drummond - Singer/Songwriter
  • July 23, Correo Aereo - Pan Latin
  • July 25, Whateverly Brothers - Americana/Pop
  • July 30, The Side Kickers - Pop/Rock/Jazz
  • Aug 1, Djam Four - Danceable Strings
  • Aug 6, Jake Bergevin Jazz Duo
  • Aug 8, Stephcynie - Hip Hop
  • Aug 13, Jean Lenke - Jazz/Pop
  • Aug 15, Reid Jamieson & CVM - Singers/Songwriters
  • Aug 20, Chimacum Creek - NW Rock/Folk
  • Aug 22, Greenwood Music Collective - Pop/Rock
  • Aug 27, ADEFUA - African Dance & Music

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Richmond Beach view

Monday, June 10, 2024

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

A peaceful garden in Richmond Beach.


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Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, June 6, 2024


Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, June 6, 2024

By Pam Cross  

The Planning Commission Regular Meeting was held in the Council Chamber using a hybrid format where both in-person and online attendance is allowed.

Commissioners Present: Christopher Mosier (chair), Leslie Brinson, (Vice Chair),Julie Povick, Bradley Cabe, Mei-shiou Lin, and Colt Fry

Absent Commissioner Lauren Hadley (excused)

Staff Presentation by
  • Andrew Bauer, Planning Director
  • Elise Keim, Planning Manager
  • Steve Szafran, Senior Planner
  • Julie Ainsworth-Taylor, Assistant City Attorney
  • Carla Hoekzema, Planning Commission Clerk
Other:
  • Emily Larson, Ota
The Commissioners discussed their questions and comments about Land Use, Housing, and Economic Developments proposed for the Comprehensive Plan. There is a detailed spreadsheet attached to the staff report linked here Staff Report PC 6/6 This provides a broad outline of where Shoreline appears to be headed.

LAND USE

The City of Shoreline provides the following definition:


Because this is a 20 year vision it is one of the most important times to have your say in what Shoreline will look like two decades from now. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan are possible once a year, but they can be difficult to incorporate.

In reviewing the Commissioners’ comments, there were some common themes: Focusing on growth near transit buildings on the existing city and regional strategies of keeping people and jobs near transit will minimize the use of private vehicles and will maximize our investment around transit/light rail. It is thought that future growth areas may emerge over time when we would consider incorporating middle housing and neighborhood commercial centers.

HOUSING

The scope of housing in comprehensive plans has expanded dramatically. It’s no longer just about the number of units, but now we are taking a deeper analysis to address people's needs and incomes. Shoreline will be looking into an affordable housing plan, including planning, funding and budget.


Other areas that will be discussed are uses for vacant and underutilized land, short term rentals, and height and design transitions between developments. These are just a few of the areas that will be looked into.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


Residents have stated they would like more shopping and dining opportunities in Shoreline.

Other topics briefly touched on included:
  • auto-dependent uses such as drive throughs. Can this be done on a policy level? They will have to talk to the business community. Drive-throughs are a salvation to parents
  • The large number of lots under Homeowners Associations control. Many of them appear to limit middle housing. The City may have to work with HOAs to include middle housing opportunities


DISCUSSION POINTS
  • If you rent low income housing without individual utility metering, you cannot qualify for a discount from the utilities themselves
  • Late fees for rent need to be capped
  • Short term rentals need regulations but do not impact affordable housing
  • We could add regulations for utilities and parking instead of outlawing them
  • Short term rentals change the nature of a residential neighborhood and we make them register as a business with low tax benefits.
  • Not everybody wants to live in apartments
  • A lot of people want to live near the light rail. Everybody wants different things
  • People want choices where they live
  • The things that we're making money from are some of the things that our residents say they don't necessarily like about the city
  • We have a lot of rhetoric throughout our comprehensive plan that talks about creating a pedestrian oriented city and also fixing aurora but we are still very car dependent.
  • We’ve talked about pedestrian access, but we’re not really getting it
  • We need accessible parking so that someone who can’t walk very far
  • Our transportation department needs to look at street Parking or loading zones for out of town people to support our commercial enterprises
  • We’re not going to get rid of parking entirely - It’s just not possible. But we could reduce it in many areas
  • How are HOAs and our regulations going to interact?
This is just a sampling of the questions asked by the Planning Commission.


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Music in the Gardens

 



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Low tide at RB Saltwater Park

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Photos by Barbara Twaddell

Not the lowest tide of the year but close at -3.28 ft on Friday, June 7, 2024.

It was a very busy today at Saltwater Park. There were many bus loads of school children, people with their dogs, and regular beachcombers.


--Barbara Twaddell

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For the Birds: Bugs Beware – Nuthatches on Duty

Nuthatch on fountain. Photo by Christine Southwick

By Christine Southwick

If you see an energetic small bluish bird with a black eyestripe zig-zagging headfirst down your trees, your trees are being gleaned of bugs and protected by Red-breasted Nuthatches.

Red-breasted Nuthatches eat beetles, spiders, ants, caterpillars, earwigs, and other tasties and feed these to their nestlings. They actively devour spruce budworm. These delightful birds readily come to feeders for peanuts, sunflower seeds and suet. In the winter they also eat conifer seeds, and any of those seeds/peanuts that they cached earlier.

Note: The theme for this year’s International Migratory Day is “Protect Insects - Protect Birds”.

Photo by Christine Southwick
These nuthatches build their nests in softer wood, especially in dead or dying trees, trees with dead tops or even just a softer space under a dying branch. They prefer conifer forests. They especially like cottonwood and alder that are near pines, firs, or cedars.

It is unusual for a non-woodpecker to excavate a nest hole, but both the female and male Red-breasted Nuthatches do this excavating. After they have lined the nest, they smear pine resin around their entrance hole, a unique practice to deter predators. The parents fly directly into the hole to avoid that goo.

Both feed their young 18-21 days in the nest, and then for two weeks after they fledge. She may have up to eight eggs and stays silent while on the eggs. The male feeds her while she is on the nest.

When these nestlings fledge you can track where they are by their loud tin-horn sounding “Yank, Yank.” Red-Breasted Nuthatches don’t have a song per se, their contact calls resemble something like a tin horn, which makes them easy to locate.

Nuthatch photo by Christine Southwick

They prefer to make their own nest holes, but they occasionally use nest boxes. They are fussy about sizing and aging (a preferred nest box mimics their deep, often 8-inch cavity) so it is better to put a nestbox up over the winter, which also offers shelter for local birds.

Save snag trees for the birds. Loss of habitat includes suitable trees for all kinds of cavity nesters.

When you hear their “Yank, yank” calls, especially if a brood has fledged, look for these delightful birds learning to use your suet.


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Summer Camp Experience for 9 to 17 year old youth

School is almost out.

Looking for something fun and creative for your 9 to 17 year old?

The RBCC Players are offering a Summer Camp Experience June 24 - 28, 20243

Your youth and young adult will spend a week learning, playing, and creating to bring you an original story on stage. What a great way to keep them occupied and help them build confidence!

Or perhaps, you have a burgeoning actor or actress at home ages 15 - 19? We are offering a Make Your Audition Great Workshop as well.

Location: Richmond Beach Congregational Church, corner or NW Richmond Beach Rd & 15th Ave NW, (Lower Level-West Side), Shoreline, WA.

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Rail and Sail Travel Talk at the Senior Activity Center Tuesday, June 11, 2024


Rail and Sail Travel Talk June 11, 2024

Come join us for another fun and engaging travel talk with seasoned international travel expert Tyson Verse for a presentation on the dos and don’ts of travel insurance for seniors. 

Tyson will also talk about his recent and upcoming travels as well as hosting a question-answer session. 

Light snacks will be provided!

Tuesday June 11, 2024 from 1:15pm - 2:30pm at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center. 18560 1st Ave NE. Shoreline, WA 98155. Southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. Free parking.

For more information, call the senior center at 206-365-1536


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Juneteenth: More Than a Day - celebration in Mountlake Terrace Saturday June 15, 2024

EVENT: Juneteenth: More Than a Day
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024
TIME: 11am – 3pm
COST: Free
LOCATION: Mountlake Terrace Library and Civic Campus. 23204 58th Avenue W.

Celebrate the history and spirit of Juneteenth with hands-on family-friendly activities, entertainment, engaging speakers from the community, and a delightful array of free food from local vendors! 

Everyone is welcome.

Join The Access Project, Project Girl Mentoring Program, Sno-Isle Libraries, City of Mountlake Terrace DEI Commission and City Council, and community partners for our 2024 Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15 from 11am - 3pm at the Mountlake Terrace Civic Campus, 23204 58th Ave W.

This community event is a day of remembrance, education, and joy, honoring the Black/African American emancipation and the end of the U.S. Civil War.

The program will include a DJ, photo booth, community resources, activities for youth, panels with community leaders, a presentation and exhibit by Georgia Payne on Underground Railroad Code Quilts, and free food provided by three local vendors: L&S Soul food and BBQ, Navis Catering Kitchen, and Yummy Box.

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Jobs: Lake Forest Park Lead Maintenance Worker


City of Lake Forest Park
Lead Maintenance Worker
$6,450 - $7,588 monthly

Class A CDL license required



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Jobs: Lake Forest Park Receptionist / Office Clerk

 
City of Lake Forest Park
Receptionist / Office Clerk
$30.18 - $40.26 hours



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Pedestrian, fatal and serious injury crashes hit record highs in Shoreline

A map from the city’s traffic report shows the locations of car crashes in Shoreline

By Oliver Moffat

Shoreline’s roads are more dangerous than ever. The number of pedestrian crashes hit a record high last year and more people were killed or seriously injured on Shoreline’s roads than ever before. These grim statistics come from Shoreline’s annual Traffic Report which was released this week.

Crashes are more violent than before. The number of collisions has returned to pre-pandemic levels but the percentage of those collisions that leave someone injured or dead is higher now than before. The number of fatal and serious injury collisions is increasing at a faster rate than the growth of the city’s population.

Graphs from Shoreline’s traffic report shows
the increasing trend of crashes that kill and injure people 

Shoreline’s data is consistent with state and nation-wide trends. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, traffic deaths reached a 33-year high and more pedestrians and motorcyclists were killed in Washington last year than in any other year on record.

The gory details of the Traffic Report will be reviewed by the Shoreline city council at the June 10 meeting followed by a discussion of automated Traffic Cameras

Information on how to provide public comment and how to attend either in person or online is available on the city’s website.


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Pre-revenue testing underway on Lynnwood Link Extension

Screenshot from video by Steven Treseler
from the pedestrian overpass at NE 198th
Testing on the 8.5-mile long Lynnwood Link Extension has entered the pre-revenue phase, marking an important milestone toward the opening on Aug. 30. 

This phase includes training for operators and maintenance staff, and continued testing to ensure stations, tracks, utilities, and vehicles work together as expected in preparation for the start of service.

During this period, light rail vehicles are running frequently between the Northgate and Lynnwood City Center stations.

In addition to trains on the tracks, people can expect to see maintenance vehicles, testing equipment, and personnel involved in the testing process, and hear sounds typical in an operating light rail system including station announcements, wheels on the tracks, and warning signals.

“With the start of pre-revenue service, the countdown has begun toward opening day for the Lynnwood extension, connecting King and Snohomish counties,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and King County Executive Dow Constantine. “This is an exciting moment for our communities as we prepare to further expand the green, integrated transit system our region deserves.”

The next phase of testing will be simulated service, which will begin next month. During simulated service, all trains will discharge passengers at Northgate and continue to Lynnwood. When the Lynnwood extension opens, trains will run every eight minutes during peak hours.

Stacy & Witbeck/Kiewit/Hoffman JV and Skanska Constructors L300 JV are executing the civil construction on the Lynnwood Link Extension. The $3.26 billion project budget includes up to $1.17 billion from a Full Funding Grant Agreement executed by the Federal Transit Administration. In addition, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau executed a $658 million low-interest loan supporting the project, including new light rail vehicles and support facilities.

The Lynnwood extension will serve the following stations, all of them with connections to multiple transit modes:

  • Shoreline South/148th Station. Located just northeast of I-5 at the NE 145th Street exit, the elevated Shoreline South/148th Station includes a parking garage with approximately 500 new spaces as part of the project.
  • Shoreline North/185th Station. Located on the east side of I-5, the Shoreline North/185th Station serves Shoreline Stadium, the Shoreline Conference Center and the surrounding neighborhoods. Improved pedestrian pathways connect the station to the west side of I-5. A parking garage with approximately 500 new spaces is part of the project.
  • Mountlake Terrace Station. Located east of I-5 at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center just north of 236th Street Southwest, west of Veterans Memorial Park, the elevated Mountlake Terrace Station straddles 236th Street Southwest, and is a short walk from the Mountlake Terrace Library, new city hall and future transit-oriented development. There are 890 existing parking spaces near the station.
  • Lynnwood City Center. Located at the Lynnwood Transit Center, this elevated station serves one of the busiest transit centers in the region, with extensive connections to local and regional service. A new garage containing 1,670 parking stalls in a five-story structure opened last year.

In 2016, voters approved the addition of a light rail station to the Lynnwood Link Extension at NE 130th Street. That station is scheduled to open in 2026.

Visit this page to learn more about the 1 Line to Lynnwood.


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Shorenorth Co-op Preschool now enrolling for fall

Now enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year! 

We offer the following classes:
Baby n’ Me, birth to 1 year
Explorers, ages 1-2 years
Toddlers, ages 2-3 years
Movers & Groovers, ages 3-5 years
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 K-3 Parent Education

Visit www.shorenorth.com for more info!


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Grace Cole Nature Park Restoration work parties on June 15 and July 20, 2024

Volunteers in Grace Cole Nature Park

Saturday, June 15

Saturday, July 20

9am-12noon

Please join us the third Saturdays of the month to improve and maintain Grace Cole Nature Park.

There are many native plants blooming now, including flowering plums, salmon berry and swamp lanterns. You may get a glimpse of the resident beavers, too.

Tasks usually include: removing nonnatives like ivy and blackberry, caring for trails and planting native plants. If you enjoy working outdoors, and the great feeling of giving back to your community, this volunteer event is for you!

Dress for the weather and bring your favorite tools and gloves, or use those provided.

Questions? contact volunteer leader Jim Mead or LFPSF at info@lfpsf.org

Grace Cole Nature Park is located at 16735 30th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 

It is accessed from NE 178th which has a camera-enforced 24 hour speed limit.


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Shoreline Fire Department buys Richmond Beach property next to Station 62

Saturday, June 8, 2024

The vintage fire truck backs into Station 62 after an open house on Wednesday - photo by Oliver Moffat

By Oliver Moffat

Wednesday is date night at Le Petit Paquet in Richmond Beach and customers can get a deal on a bottle of wine, salad and a pizza.

The place was packed and Zephyr, who opened Le Petit Paquet in 2022, was busy in the kitchen, supervising staff and greeting customers as they walked in.

“If I don’t know them when they walk in, then I know them by the time they walk out…. You can’t come in here and not talk to someone else,“ said Zephyr.

Although business is booming the future of this hidden Shoreline gem near the entrance to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is unclear.

The Shoreline Fire Department purchased the building where Le Petit Paquet and Beast & Brush are located next door to Station 62 - photo by Oliver Moffat

When the property next door to Station 62 recently came up for sale, the fire department moved quickly to use $1.85 million of Fire Impact Fees to buy the site.

The old Station 62 building is too small for a modern fire station and it currently houses some smaller rescue equipment, an antique fire truck and educational programs for young kids.

According to Fire Chief Matt Cowan, response times are acceptable now, but with the region growing, adding a new station in Richmond Beach could improve response times in the 90th percentile by more than two minutes.

Chief Cowan said the location on an arterial isn’t ideal for a station, but with climbing real estate prices, expanding Station 62 makes sense financially compared to purchasing property elsewhere.

Also, buying from willing sellers is better than the alternative. “I don’t like forcing people to sell or forcing people out of their homes,“ said Chief Cowan about the prospect of having to use eminent domain to acquire property elsewhere.

Fire Chiefs in the region have a saying, said Cowan, “you can’t close a fire station and you can’t open a station.”

A map from the Shoreline Fire Department website shows its service area and the current station locations including Station 62

The fire department has not made a decision yet about whether to build a new station and if so where. That decision would need to be approved by the fire commissioners and (depending on how the new station is funded) could require going to voters as a bond measure.

Chief Cowan said the Fire Department doesn’t have final plans right now for the property and said the earliest an expansion could happen would be 2027.

“I can guarantee at least two years notice if something would happen,” said Chief Cowan about the fate of the businesses next door.

Shoreline’s Board of Commissioner meetings are held at 5pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Station 61 Headquarters. The public is invited and public comments are allowed.


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Rainbow Bingo Friday June 14, 2024 at the Senior Activity Center

RAINBOW BINGO

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

Friday, June 14, 2024

Wear Your Crazy Hats and Celebrate Pride!

Games start 7pm, doors open at 6:00pm
southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus
Free parking

We take a summer break. This is our last bingo until September.


Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.

The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.

Register online or Call 206-365-1536 if not registering online

$10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission. Bingo is a 21 and over event.

Cash bar will serve beer, wine, Jell-O shots, and non-alcoholic beverages.


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LFP Rotary awards scholarships to ten Shorecrest High School students

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park recognized ten Shorecrest High School students at a joyful and celebratory program on June 5, 2024 for their outstanding community service and commitment to the Club’s motto “Service Above Self. 

Each awardee received $1,000 as a contribution to their higher education costs.

The program was held during the Club’s weekly meeting at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church and included family members, Supt. Susana Reyes, Shorecrest Principal Chad Towe, Career & College Counselor Mario Orallo and Lake Forest Park City Councilmember Semra Riddle.

In applications submitted earlier this spring, students described their efforts over several years in volunteering their time and energy to issues such as the environment, serving the homeless, mentoring and tutoring others, serving as leaders in their school community, and participating in cultural organizations, Shoreline-LFP Youth Court, and food banks. 

Several students also participated in Interact, Rotary’s high school service club.

Awardees include:
  • Erin Baek
  • Lucy Bleeker
  • Jaclyn Deiparine
  • Lily Fredericks
  • Rediet Girma
  • Calvin Le
  • Ole Lynass
  • Samuel Newell
  • Shivraj Raichur
  • Ava Watson
Congratulations! The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park is thrilled to honor and celebrate these outstanding students and wish them well as they begin the next chapter in their lives!


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Art by Whitney Potter: Mark Twain



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What are those orange signs about on Linden Ave N and 185th?


To Save the Date for the Shoreline Historical Museum’s: Summer Forest Celebration.

Join the Shoreline Historical Museum on June 29, 2024 starting at 5pm to celebrate the first summer of the Miyawaki Urban Forest that was planted by community in December 2023.

Come and see what’s growing as we stir up the earth with sounds of drums from: Seattle Kokon Taiko (Japanese percussion instruments) and JHP Legacy (Ghanaian percussion instruments)

Bring a picnic and blanket, or purchase Venezuelan food from Paparepas food truck at the event. There will also be activities for all ages, tours of the Miyawaki Urban Forest, and informational booths.

More information on the event here


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2024 Shorewood Lip Dub


Shorewood High School student have released their lip dub video.



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Work parties in seven parks this weekend - take your pick

Friday, June 7, 2024


Help the Green Shoreline Partnership restore our forests! We are working in 7 different parks this weekend!

Join us Saturday in any of the following parks:
and join us Sunday for more restoration fun in another area of Twin Ponds!

Sign up at our online portal or any of the links above. No experience necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm! We look forward to restoring with you.

Contact Joy Wood at stewardship@restorationad.com with any inquiries about Green Shoreline Partnership.


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Strawberry Festival: Food and Activities for All

The annual Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival returns Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 12 - 5pm at Richmond Beach Community Park 2201 NW 197th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

You’ve saved the date, now here’s what you have to look forward to.

From the parade to live music, Strawberry Festival activities have one goal in mind — building community. Bring your family and invite your neighbors to join us for a day of fun, food, and togetherness.

Community Parade Kickoff
Help us kick off the start of the festival by participating in the Strawberry Festival Community Parade, starting at 11:45am and led by the Shorewood High School drumline. This year’s parade theme is Olympics! Represent your country or favorite sport and march the park perimeter together to kick off the festival! All ages are welcome.

Kids Activities
While parents enjoy strawberry shortcakes, kids can get wiggles out in the bounce houses, play carnival games, get their faces painted, complete an art project, blow bubbles, draw with chalk, and of course, play on the playground with friends.

Music Lineup
It’s not a festival without music and Tom Petersen has lined up some great bands. While you browse the booths of local businesses and grab some food truck grub, jam to three different bands playing everything from rock and blues to jazz and salsa!

Strawberry Shortcake
Whatever you munch on, save room for our traditional strawberry shortcake — a must at the Strawberry Festival! The Richmond Beach Community Association serves this treat as a nod to our neighborhood’s strawberry farm heritage. Fresh strawberries from Town & Country and whipped cream are piled on top of shortcakes from Edmonds Bakery.


Food Trucks
Be sure to come hungry because you’ll have plenty of food options. Four food trucks will serve everything from Indian to Mexican to Southern food. Grab a street taco from Isidro’s, an espresso from Vulpine, pizza from Oskar’s, or an authentic po’boy from Where Ya At Matt.

Parking
Please plan to walk or carpool to this popular event. If needed, limited overflow parking will be available at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, in the upper lot located off 15th Avenue.

Join Us!
The RBCA’s mission is to build community. The annual Strawberry Festival is our signature event to do just that. We hope to see you and your neighbors there!



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Energize Shoreline program on heat pumps will qualify participants for a $1,000 discount

Energize Shoreline program upcoming workshops

Community members will have the opportunity to learn about heat pumps, the benefits to installing them, and much more. 

People who attend the workshops are also eligible for a $1,000 discount.

Energize Shoreline | City of Shoreline

Our free virtual and in-person workshops will provide information on heat pump technology, energy savings, and available financial incentives. 

You’ll meet select heat pump installers and be able to sign up for a free site assessment to determine which heat pump system is right for your home.

Energize Shoreline workshops are open to anyone! If you are interested in learning more about heat pumps, or are ready to install one, we encourage you to attend one of the Energize Shoreline workshops to learn more!

Sign up for a workshop today!
  • Tuesday, June 11, from 7-8 pm. Online. Sign up here.
  • Wednesday, July 24, from 6-8 pm. In-person or online. Registration link coming soon!
  • Tuesday, August 20, from 7-8 pm. Online. Registration link coming soon!
Note: You must attend a workshop to qualify for the exclusive Energize Shoreline $1,000 discount.


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Here's what's happening at Ching Gardens

We're winning the battle of the blackberries!
  • Those of you who haven't been to the garden in a few weeks will be surprised by the changes. A thick wood chip path has been laid down to aid in reaching the back areas of the garden. One crew has nearly reached the south fence line, and Inventory and assessment of orchard trees and perennials continues.
  • Rare finds last week include a backyard hose bib and a sturdy clothesline! Meanwhile, we have yet to discover the many treasures on the back third of the property.
  • We're working with Seattle Public Utilities to get the water line re-established, and asbestos removal in the house will soon be underway. House demolition is still in the permitting phase.
  • Weekly work parties continue, led by Diggin' Shoreline. Soon, we'll also have the flexibility to schedule parties for longer than 2 hours--a welcome change for folks who prefer to have a later start to their Saturday. Currently, work parties are limited to 15 volunteers. Parking is in the lot at Shoreline Community College nearest the garden.
  • New! We've added two Thursday morning work parties -- June 22 and 27 for those who prefer a weekday morning. If turnout is sufficient, we'll continue those in the summer months ahead.
Volunteer
Donate

All donations directly benefit the garden restoration and ongoing maintenance of the Ching Community Gardens. Diggin' Shoreline and GROW Northwest are all-volunteer 501(c)3 organizations. We thank you for your support.


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Kellogg teacher wants your votes in cruise line contest

Kellogg teacher Diana Cruz is entered in a national contest of teachers, sponsored by Norwegian cruise lines.



 

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Short Plays at Shoreline College through Sunday June 9, 2024

Thursday, June 6, 2024

A showcase of student written, directed, produced, and acted short plays and monologues. Presented by the students from the Drama Program at Shoreline Community College. 

Thurs June 6th  - Sun June 9th 
7:30pm 

$5.00 tickets at the door. 

Free parking


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Smoke but no fire for training on donated structure in NW Shoreline


Multiple days of fire training will begin Friday, June 7, 2024 at a donated structure at 2141 NW 201st St, Shoreline WA 98177 in Richmond Beach.

There will be no actual fire, but a smoke machine.

Training is from 9am to 3pm with scheduled breaks.


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KCSO drug team arrests eight members of Burien narcotics production and distribution ring

Good boi Quinn!

On 05/30/24, Burien/ Precinct 4 SET Detectives executed warrants at two locations in Burien related to narcotics distribution in and around the city of Burien. 

Detectives observed members of this Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) distribute narcotics to customers residing at a Burien encampment and to customers near Burien City Hall. 


This investigation involved several warrants and over 100 hours of surveillance by detectives. After the warrants were served our investigation determined this DTO was manufacturing narcotics at both locations to include pressing fentanyl powder into kilo size bricks. 


The warrant resulted in 8 arrests and 7 bookings for crimes including Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute, Manufacturing Narcotics, and Drug Conspiracy. 

Two of the individuals arrested were wanted as fugitives from justice out of Oregon for previous drug charges and one had warrants out of Seattle for a previous drug distribution arrest. 


At first appearance the judge released one subject and held the rest on bonds ranging between $200-$300K.


Below is a summary of evidence recovered/seized:
  • 22,788 Fentanyl M-30 pills
  • 19 pounds Fentanyl powder
  • 1.36 pounds of Cocaine
  • 263.6 grams Methamphetamine
  • 168 grams Heroin
  • 156.3 grams Crack Cocaine
  • $104,000 cash/drug proceeds seized
  • 1 hydraulic kilo press
  • 8 arrests and 7 booked into KCJ
We commend our detectives for continuing their work interrupting the supply of narcotics in our community.

All photos courtesy KCSO.


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