Captain Brian Angelo joins Shoreline Police as second captain

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Capt. Brian Angelo joins Shoreline Police

Captain Brian Angelo has joined the Shoreline police as their second captain, joining Chief Kelly Park and Captain Tim Meyer. The position has been vacant.
We are fortunate to have Cpt. Angelo as our second captain in the Shoreline Police Department. 

He embarked on his professional journey with the King County Sheriff’s Office more than 17 years ago. 

Throughout his time, Cpt. Angelo has served in various unincorporated King County locations and has served in many capacities, to include training officer, master police officer, firearms instructor, patrol tactics, hiring, oral boards, to name a few.

We are excited and look forward to the positive energy and knowledge Cpt. Angelo brings to the Shoreline community!

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Shoreline Fire responds to two multi-family structure fires Friday evening

Fire in Kenmore. Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Friday evening, Shoreline Fire responded to two Multi-Family Structure Fires.

The first was in the 2400 block of N 202nd Pl. in Ballinger Commons (Echo Lake neighborhood) where they were dispatched at 4:13pm. The fire spread to the attic, but was quickly extinguished. 

While mopping up, they were dispatched at 5:14pm to a second fire in Kenmore in the 18100 block of 65th Ave NE near Kenmore city center.

There were no injuries, but several residents required assistance from American Red Cross Northwest Region.


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Goodnight Sun

Friday, July 12, 2024

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Goodnight Sun! See you tomorrow.



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Bothell plans higher density citywide in draft Comprehensive Plan

By Oliver Moffat

The Bothell Planning Commission presented the City Council with its recommended Comprehensive Plan at the Tuesday, July 9 meeting. The draft of the Land Use Element of the plan would increase density in neighborhoods across the city that are currently low density and allow some taller multifamily buildings downtown.

A map from the Bothell draft Comprehensive Plan shows areas of change where low density neighborhoods would be rezoned to medium density

In devising the plan, the Planning Commission considered three options. The first option would have taken no action but would not have complied with state laws passed in 2023 requiring cities to allow Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units in residential neighborhoods.

The second option, called the “Neighborhoods” alternative, would spread growth throughout the city and allow increased density across the city. And the third option, called “Centers”, would have concentrated growth into high density neighborhoods where transit is expected in the future.

A table from Bothell’s draft Comprehensive Plan shows the city needs 12,782 new homes and 18,205 new jobs in the next twenty years

The Planning Commission chose to recommend a hybrid between the “Neighborhoods” and “Centers” options. The recommendation would allow smaller lot sizes, more units per lot and allow townhouses, multiplexes, and smaller apartment buildings in neighborhoods across the city where that level of density is currently not allowed. The recommendation also would allow increased density and taller buildings in Mixed-Use zones.

The Puget Sound region is facing a housing affordability crisis and expects 1.8 million new residents by 2050 according to the Puget Sound Regional Council.

According to data from the draft plan, Bothell needs 12,782 new homes in the next twenty years and more the three quarters of those homes need to be affordable to people making less than the average median income.


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Facing bankruptcy, Mod Pizza merges with Elite Restaurant Group

Mod Pizza in Lake Forest Park
Photo by Jerry Pickard 2015

Mod Pizza, with a location in Lake Forest Park Town Center, has merged with the Elite Restaurant Group of southern California to save the chain from bankruptcy.

Mod was started in Seattle in 2008 by Scott Svenson and his wife. It has a strong community presence, hosting numerous fundraisers for local non-profits such as the PTA Clothing room, The Works.

The LFP location opened in 2015.

Puget Sound MOD locations
There are two dozen locations in Puget Sound and 500 across the U.S. and Canada 

Svenson said that a merger was the only way the business could continue, that otherwise they would be forced to close locations and lay off staff.

 

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New toll rates adopted for SR 520 bridge effective August 15, 2024

Evergreen Point 520 floating bridge
Photo courtesy WSDOT

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission approved changes to the toll rates on the State Route 520 bridge during a public hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The new toll rates ensure the toll revenues generated will meet the financial obligations of the bridge.

Starting Thursday, Aug. 15, toll rates will increase by an average of 10 percent for the entire week, with variations by time of day and day of week. There will also be fewer rate variations throughout the week, resulting in six different prices instead of eight.

State law requires toll rates on the SR 520 bridge be set to maintain travel time, speed and reliability in the corridor. 

The law also requires that the tolls generate the necessary revenue to meet the bridge’s financial obligations, such as operations, ongoing maintenance costs and repaying the construction bonds used to build the bridge. 

In December 2023, the Office of the State Treasurer determined that current toll rates on the bridge would not be sufficient beginning in July 2025. The commission was then required to adjust toll rates this summer to raise the additional needed revenue.

For more information on the rate-setting process, visit the SR 520 bridge toll adjustment page of the commission’s website, wstc.wa.gov.


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Temporary closure of the East Side Dog Park from August 5 - 19, 2024

New Ridgecrest dog park
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The Fircrest Campus Facilities Department will be resurfacing the road along and leading into the East Side Off Leash Area on the Fircrest Campus on 15th NE. The work is scheduled to begin on August 5th and will involve large construction equipment.

Due to this construction, and to keep park patrons safe during construction, the East Side Off Leash Area will be closed from August 5th until August 19th.

If you are looking for a dog park during the closure, please visit Shoreline’s newest off-leash area at Ridgecrest Park or the Shoreview Park Off-Leash Area.
  • Ridgecrest Park Off Leash Area: 108 NE 161st St, Shoreline, WA 98155
  • Shoreview Park Off-Leash Area: 320 Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177

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Settling lawsuit, BSRE sells Point Wells back to the oil company Paramount—commercial oil operations could resume in 2026

Point Wells from Google Earth
By Tom McCormick

Historically used as a marine fuel and asphalt oil terminal, Point Wells is a low-lying property on Puget Sound located directly north of the Richmond Beach neighborhood in the City of Shoreline. 

The only access to Point Wells is a two-lane road through Richmond Beach. 

The Town of Woodway annexed Point Wells in May 2024.

Prior to 2010, Paramount of Washington, LLC (“Paramount") owned all of Point Wells, and a sister company, Paramount Petroleum Corporation, conducted marine fuel and asphalt oil terminal operations at the site. 

Seeing the potential for re-purposing the site into a large-scale residential development, Paramount asked Snohomish County to designate Point Wells as an Urban Center. 

The County Council designated the site as requested, re-zoned it, and in May 2010 enacted an updated Urban Center Development Code. 

A few days later, Paramount sold Point Wells to BSRE Point Wells, L.P. (“BSRE”), a sister company newly formed to develop Point Wells. BSRE acquired the real property (the land), but not the pier, the fuel and oil tanks, pipes, equipment, and structures. 

As part of the deal, BSRE granted Paramount Petroleum Corporation a 10-year license to keep using the property until June 2020 to conduct its historical marine fuel and asphalt oil operations. 

In June 2020, those operations stopped—there have been no transfers of marine fuel or asphalt oil since then, though the facility’s permits have been kept active, and a caretaker staff has been maintaining the property and providing security.

In 2011, BSRE submitted land use applications to Snohomish County to develop Point Wells as a high-density Urban Center. BSRE proposed to build about 3,000 residential units, in buildings as tall as 180 feet, plus over 100,000 square feet of commercial space. Snohomish County twice denied BSRE's applications due to substantial conflicts with the County's development code. 

The County's most recent denial of BSRE's applications was upheld by the state Court of Appeals in 2022, and in 2023 the Washington Supreme Court denied BSRE's petition for review. BSRE's proposed Urban Center at Point Wells is dead.

The BSRE vs. Paramount lawsuit and its settlement—Paramount once again owns all of Point Wells.

While in the midst of seeking approval for its proposed Urban Center, BSRE filed a lawsuit in 2020 against Paramount (no longer a sister company, due to it being sold), asking the court to order Paramount to remove the fuel and oil tanks, pipes, equipment, and structures owned by Paramount, and to clean up (remediate) the site. 

Responding to BSRE’s lawsuit, Paramount acknowledged its responsibility to clean up the site, if and when cleanup becomes necessary. Then Paramount asked the court to order BSRE to pay its fair share of the cleanup costs, and asked for other relief, including rescission of the 2010 purchase agreement that resulted in BSRE acquiring the property.

Trial was scheduled to start in June, but on May 31, 2024, BSRE and Paramount notified the court that, "all claims against all parties in this action have been resolved,” so the trial was cancelled. On July 3, the judge signed a court order dismissing the case with prejudice.

While the full terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit that BSRE and Paramount filed with Snohomish County on July 2, 2024, along with the Bargain and Sale Deed, reveal that BSRE sold Point Wells back to Paramount for $10 million (fourteen years ago, in 2010, BSRE acquired the property from Paramount for $19.5 million). 

As a result of the just-completed sale, Paramount once again owns all of Point Wells—the real property (the land), and the pier, the fuel and oil tanks, pipes, equipment, and structures.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson 2018

Signs that commercial oil operations could resume in 2026.

Indications are strong that the oil company (now called Alon Asphalt) may seek to re-start commercial oil operations at Point Wells, possibly as early as 2026.

To comply with new Department of Ecology rules, Alon Asphalt recently advised the Department of Ecology that by mid-2026, it intends to construct a massive (and costly) secondary containment berm to contain oil spills from reaching Puget Sound should an oil tank leak or burst. 

Alon’s proposed secondary containment berm, nearly four football fields in length, will be sized to achieve a total height of 15 survey feet above a tidal bench mark known as the NAVD88 datum. Based on existing grade, the berm will range from one to four feet in height. 

Alon’s letter to Ecology, dated June 26, 2024, states that “the initial estimated project schedule of 24 months is still intact.”

From its submittals to the Department of Ecology, one can infer that Alon Asphalt has a vision of re-starting commercial oil operations at Point Wells as early as 2026. Another indicator of Alon Asphalt’s intent to re-start commercial oil operations is that in 2023, it completed costly repairs to the pier, replacing sixty 14-inch diameter deteriorated creosote-wood piles with sixty new 14-inch diameter galvanized steel piles. According to estimates, the work cost approximately $2.2 million.

If the Town of Woodway determines that Alon Asphalt’s nonconforming use rights have expired, the Town could deny Alon the permits it needs to construct the massive secondary containment berm.

Point Wells zoning and the Town of Woodway

Point Wells is currently zoned for development as an Urban Village. The historical use of Point Wells as a marine fuel and asphalt oil terminal is a “grandfathered” nonconforming use. 

Applicable law provides that “grandfathered” nonconforming use rights may be lost (expire), if a nonconforming use is discontinued for 12 consecutive months. 

Because there have been no transfers of marine fuel or asphalt oil at Point Wells since June 2020, it is possible that Alon Asphalt’s nonconforming use rights have expired, and that Alon is therefore prohibited from re-starting its commercial oil operations. 

Alon Asphalt will likely argue otherwise, saying that its nonconforming use rights have not expired, because it kept the facility’s permits up to date, and a caretaker staff has been maintaining the property and providing security.

When Alon Asphalt submits permit applications to the Town of Woodway to build the massive secondary containment berm, the Town will need to decide the threshold issue of whether Alon’s nonconforming use rights have expired. If the Town determines that Alon’s nonconforming use rights have expired, then it follows that the Town would deny Alon the permits it needs to build the massive secondary containment berm.

Whatever the Town decides on the nonconforming use issue and Alon’s permit applications, its decision is likely to be appealed to the courts.

Alon Asphalt would likely appeal if the Town decides that Alon ’s nonconforming use rights have expired and denies Alon's permit applications, while area residents and environmental groups who oppose the re-starting of commercial oil operations would likely appeal if the Town decides that Alon’s nonconforming use rights have not expired and approves Alon’s permit applications. 

It appears likely that the City of Shoreline would side with area residents and environmental groups who oppose the re-starting of commercial oil operations—a 2023 agreement entered into by the Town and the City provides that if the Town is called upon to make a decision on the nonconforming use issue, the Town must provide City of Shoreline "with standing to administratively appeal any such decision as an aggrieved party.”

Stayed tuned for further developments.


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National Night Out August 6, 2024

Thursday, July 11, 2024

A 2018 gathering for NNO in Lake Forest Park

By Diane Hettrick

National Night Out (NNO) is on August 6, 2024

NNO is a national movement based on the knowledge that safe neighborhoods are the ones where people know each other.

On this night, block by block, neighbors gather to share a meal and talk to each other. Gatherings can be on front lawns, driveways, or streets if you get a permit to close the street.

You can also request a visit from fire or police.

In Shoreline:
In Lake Forest Park:
Let your neighborhood association / block watch know about your event and by all means take photos and send them to us at Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com


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Shoreline Historical Museum hires full-time Collections Manager

Robby Grillo, Shoreline Historical
Museum Collections Manager
The Shoreline Historical Museum has hired a 2nd full-time employee.

Robby Grillo is the new Collections Manager.

He was previously a Librarian, Archivist, Collection Assistant and Archaeologist.

"I'm excited to bring these experiences in caring for the museum's collections and promoting access for the community."

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Donald Brion Norton 1940-2024

Brion and Geneva Norton
Donald Brion Norton was born on March 14, 1940 to parents Donald Barron Norton and Doris Nuttall Norton in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

He was always known as Brion. At 2 and a half years old, the family, now including brother Leroy, moved to Palo Alto, California.

While in Palo Alto, the family grew with the births of his sister Gail and brother Eric. 

Brion was a witty, energetic, engaging, and driven child. He was named “Paperboy of the Year” by the local newspaper, earned the rank of Eagle Scout attending BSA jamborees worldwide with his brother Leroy, and was a top student in the Cubberley High School class of 1958.

After high school Brion graduated from Stanford University with a BS in Physics. In 1962, Brion served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Japan from 1962 to 1965, falling in love with the Japanese people, history, and culture. 

In 1966 he enrolled in graduate school at the University of Michigan, studying for a PhD in Japanese Literature. In 1969 Brion changed course, enrolling in the University of Washington Business School for an MBA. 

It was at church at the UW where he met the love of his life, Geneva Marie Fehlberg. The two were married in Idaho Falls Latter-Day Saint temple on August 19, 1971.

In 1975, while Brion and Geneva were building their lives and family together in Seattle, he completed his MBA. He worked for 41 years in the Systems Automation and Accounting fields, eventually retiring from the University of Washington in 2016.


It was the many joys in Brion’s life, and his stubbornness, that kept him going. He and Geneva had six children together, and there was nothing he loved more than time with family. 

Brion was also passionate about his faith, Scouting, Dutch Ovens, genealogy/family history, family reunions, thinking games, model trains, cheese, HAM radio, and marveling at how amazing his wife was.

Brion left this world in the early morning of July 3, 2024 after years of battling cancers and other health challenges. 

He is survived by his loving wife and partner Geneva, his brother Leroy, his children Alayne (Brett), Keri (Dave), Maren (Cara), Derek (Tricia), Clark (Anne Marie), and Leanne (Josh), his fourteen grandchildren, Paige (Paul), Anne, Emma, Kaj, Sam, William, Mariah, Libby, Sarah, Ben, Jed, Rory, Carter, and Abigail, his two great-grandchildren, Margo and Les, and countless other friends and family. He will be interred at Abbey View Memorial Park in Brier, Washington.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 19 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 102 N 132nd St, Seattle WA 98133.


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Jobs: WSDOT Senior Traffic Designer (TE3)

WSDOT
Senior Traffic Designer (TE3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$64,474 - $105,550 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a skilled engineering professional to serve as the Senior Traffic Designer in Shoreline, WA. This position supports WSDOT’s mission by providing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for standard and advanced signing, traffic signal illumination, power supply, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) facilities as well as low-cost enhancement (Q-Design) type projects. 

This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job description and application


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LFP Water District to hold ribbon cutting for new pumphouse on McKinnon Creek

McKinnon Creek Pumphouse
LFP Water District

The Lake Forest Park Water District will hold an open house and ribbon cutting for their new McKinnon Creek Pumphouse on Wednesday July 24, 2024 from 3pm – 5pm.


Light refreshments will be provided. 

Lake Forest Park Water District is a special purpose water district at the north end of Lake Washington in King County, Washington. The District serves 910 connections with pure, unchlorinated well water from 8 artesian wells and 5 deep wells from the McKinnon and Horizon View wellfields.


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A dozen north King county grocery stores may be sold in possible Albertson's - Krogers merger

QFC in the 4-Corners business district is on the list of stores to be sold in the Kroger-Albertson merger

By Diane Hettrick

Kroger, owner of QFC and Fred Meyer, and Albertsons, which owns Safeway and Haggen, are moving ahead with their planned merger.

This would leave Shoreline and Lake Forest Park with essentially three grocery stores - the mega-merged Kroger Albertsons chain and two locally owned stores: Town & Country Market and Ballinger Thriftway, plus whatever happens with the stores being sold.

The buyer for the 124 stores to be sold in Washington is New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Kroger-Albertsons has issued the list of stores it would sell to C&S as part of the merger. 

Locally:
  • Bothell:  two QFCs and a Safeway
  • Kirkland: two Safeways and two QFCs
  • Woodinville: Haggen
  • Kenmore: Safeway
  • Mountlake Terrace: QFC
  • Edmonds: QFC
  • North Seattle: QFC on 111th & Roosevelt, QFC on 145th and 15th
  • Shoreline: QFC in 4-Corners business district
  • The full list is here
The merger is in the process for approval.


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LFP Leadership plan to attend the Comp Plan Open House on July 16, 2024

Lake Forest Park Planning Commission in a recent session

Lake Forest Park has issued notice that a quorum of the city council, as well as the Planning Commission, Climate Action Committee, Tree Board, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board plan to attend the Comprehensive Plan Open House on July 16, 2024.

City of Lake Forest Park Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Open House
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

The City of Lake Forest Park’s decennial Comprehensive Plan periodic update is well under way, now into its second year.

The active update effort is required by state law to address recent legislative changes, new King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs), and the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) VISION 2050. 

Collectively, there are new requirements and policies that change the ways we plan for housing, address the needs of vulnerable residents, and incorporate climate planning. 

The open house for the community is hosted by the City's Planning Commission. The open house is an informal setting to learn about the update, ask questions, and give feedback to the Commissioners as a check-in at this point in the process. 

The Commission has reviewed the existing goals and policies in the adopted 2015 Comprehensive Plan and made draft amendments to each element. 

Before the Commission holds a noticed public hearing and makes a recommendation to the City Council, the open house is an opportunity to update and check in with the community on this important effort.


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Community Work Party at Twin Ponds North on Saturday July 13, 2024

Back At It Again


Community Work Party at Twin Ponds North
Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 9:30- 12:30

As the sun shines and gets hotter each day, our plants need water and mulch to get through the dry season. Come join us to care and tend our Future Forest!

We meet on the far NW side of the park, along 155th street, west of the parking lot.

All that is needed is a pair of gloves and a water bottle.

(We appreciate your sharing this post with others)

~ Many Hands Make Light Work


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Tickets on sale now for Cultural Heritage Festival July 20, 2024

Wednesday, July 10, 2024


Cultural Heritage Festival
Saturday, July 20 · 6 - 8pm PDT
Shoreline Community College Theatre

The Cultural Heritage Festival is an evening celebrating traditional dance and music with live performances from the JHP Cultural Group, JHP Band, Alchemy Tap Project, Saeeda Wright, Herencias Mexicanas, Hula O Lehualani, professional poet Jamee “JAM” McAdoo, and other diverse groups. 

The event will feature storytelling, rhythms, movements, and songs, engaging attendees in exploring the connections between rhythms, life, and humanity.

Tickets are available here

JHP Cultural Group

JHP Cultural Group led by Charles Armah would be the highlight of the evening with exaggerated Ghanaian colorful designed costumes, traditional dance and music. The performances stand out for their cultural uniqueness, showcasing a fusion of Ga, Ewe, northern ethnic styles of drumming, dancing, vibrant displays of energy, fireworks, cycling, acrobatics, and creative music whiles educating and entertaining the audience.

JHP Band

The JHP Band led by Emmanuel Arhu delivers contemporary highlife music with modern instruments, typically featuring a mid-tempo 4x4 time signature, along with reggae tunes.

Alcehmy Tap Project

The Alchemy Tap Project led by Josh Scribner is a Seattle-based performance company for serious tap dancers ages 16 and up. The company was founded on the principles of experimentation, entertainment, and excellence. Members train and rehearse at least six hours a week. ATP is a regular feature at Cultural Heritage and are looking forward to electrifying our stage with their unique tap skills.

Gayatri

Gayatri's School of Kathak would be presenting classical Indian dance, a group dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of Kathak dance in its purest form.

Jamee “JEM” McAdoo

Jamee “JEM” McAdoo is a Jackson State University Graduate. Professional Poet, Award-Winning Playwright, Former On-Air Radio Personality, Published Author Performing original spoken word poetry entitled “Lessons Still Relevant” and “Rooted”

Anokye Agofoma

Led by Yaw Amponsah, the Kete Dance, a traditional Ghanaian dance from the Akan people, will be performed. Characterized by graceful and rhythmic movements accompanied by Kete drums, this dance is often featured at royal ceremonies, festivals, and significant events. The dancers wear colorful costumes that reflect the Akan cultural heritage. The Kete Dance serves both as entertainment and as a means of preserving and passing down important cultural traditions and values.

Hula O Lehualani

Hula O Lehualani would share the warmth of the aloha spirit! This is an inclusive halau with emphasis put on aloha/love, respect/ho’ihi and humility/ha’aha’a towards the practice of Hula and Polynesian dance. It is with this intent that we can create positive energies for one another and for the world we live in. Come see us on July 20 at 2024 Cultural Heritage.

SPONSORS: 4CULTURE, City of Shoreline, JHP Legacy, Jack Malek, Shoreline Community College, Shorelake Arts.


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What's Happening this Week in Shoreline - July 10- July 16

By Kate Ledbetter, Destination Shoreline

What’s Happening this Week in Shoreline?

July 10- July 16


Shoreline is bustling with exciting events this week, offering something for everyone. Enjoy Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" on July 10th, explore Italian wine regions on July 12th at Shoreline Community College, and visit the Shoreline Farmers Market on July 13th. The week continues with a neighborhood walk, shredding event, splash party, pet show, and various family-friendly activities at local parks and libraries. For more details, visit www.DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar.

Shakespeare in the Park
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Richmond Beach Community Park

ShoreLake Arts and Seattle Shakespeare Company presents Two Gentlemen of Verona. Put into an elegant court far from home, what do best friends do? Fight over the same girl, of course! Status, friendship, and true hearts collide in this comedy of impulsive love. There is no smooth course to growing up, but with disguises, songs, and a bit with a dog, this story will chart a path straight to your heart. Pre-order a box meal from Vault 177.

Source: https://www.shorelakearts.org/

Explore Wine Regions of Italy
Friday, July 12, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shoreline Community College

Join Reggie for an adventure through Tuscany, Veneto and Piedmont! These three important regions in Italy have immense history, culture, food and wine. We will venture into the wine regions in each province and explore about the foods, the wines and the history of the regions. We will taste wines from each region and enjoy charcuterie to accompany the wines. Reggie will have an array of wines and teach you how and why they are paired with the delicious foods of Italy. 21+. Fee course; registration required.

Source: https://www.campusce.net/shoreline/course/course.aspx?C=271&pc=1&mc=0&sc=0

Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BikeLink Park & Ride

Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more. Join us every Saturday through October 5th, located at the BikeLink Park & Ride (corner of 192nd & Aurora, across from Sky Nursery).

Source: https://shorelinefarmersmarket.org/

Shoreline Park to Echo Lake Walk
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shoreline Park

Meet at Shoreline Park, Parking lot directly south of soccer fields, 19030 1st Ave NE

We’ll start at Shoreline Park near the soccer fields and head north through the Echo Lake neighborhood walking by the lake and down through the neighborhood on our way back to the park. For a full list of walks visit www.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks

Windermere Real Estate Shoreline FREE Annual E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline
FREE Annual E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event! Stop by Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline on Saturday, July 13th, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (or until the truck is full) to safely shred your documents (up to two banker boxes per car) and responsibly offload your unwanted electronics. See you there!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/Qf7dKFs1pLcY6WQ3/

Wet n’ Wild Splash Party
Saturday, July 13, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunset School Park

Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association invites you to have oodles of family fun at a summer splash party. Play under sprinklers, on the Slip ‘n Slide, and be amazed by huge bubbles! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1107192837509453&set=a.629862325242509

Best in Shoreline - Pet Show
Saturday, July 13, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Twin Ponds Park

Join Us for the 2nd Annual "Best in Shoreline" Pet Show! Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3 - 5pm, the Parkwood Neighborhood Association will host the second annual pet show, "Best in Shoreline," and ALL Shoreline residents are invited to participate! Schedule: 3pm: Activities start with free popsicles and fun for kids. Followed by the pet show on the green space between the playground and the soccer field. Picnic tables are limited at the park, so bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the festivities comfortably.

Pre-register your pet contestants here: https://www.bestinshoreline.com/register

Baby Story Time
Monday, July 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Shoreline Library

Share bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a book for babies, newborn to 24 months with adult. Stay for a short play and social time for children and caregivers afterward. Registration not required.

Source: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=65e5160974bc9c2900874315

Family Story Time
Monday, July 15, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shoreline Library

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills. Ages 2 to 5 with adult. Registration not required.

Source: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=65e516c849ea29b614e1c87a

Lunch Bunch Stories
Monday, July 15, 2024
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Shoreline Library

Come for the Free Summer Meals program and listen to stories while you munch! Share songs and do activities! All ages welcome. Registration not required.

Source: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=662d9b21e3e1ee30003c1869

Lunchtime Concert Series
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cromwell Park

Chikiri – Taiko Drummers. Bring family and friends of all ages to one of Shoreline’s beautiful parks for a free concert at lunchtime during the summer. Free Lunchtime Concerts for All Ages!

Source: https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-services/events-arts-and-culture/special-events/lunchtime-concert-series

Outdoors: Cantando Y Jugando,/Singing and Playing
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Richmond Beach Community Park, adjacent to the Richmond Beach Library

Join an English/Spanish concert for families with music and songs from different countries. Presented by Marco Cortes. Una programa en Inglés y en Español para niños y familias con música y canciones de diferentes países. All ages welcome. Registration not required.

Source: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66636bb90143ab51507b4b97

Ella Bella Bee and the Pollinators in Concert
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Shoreline Library

Colorful costumes, dance, interactive songs and humor focus on bees and hummingbirds and how to sustain them. Alliteration, puns and rhymes abound! Free games and organic seeds for families. All ages welcome with adult. Registration not required.

Source: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65f9c5a7284a1a4570124e99

Karaoke in the Park
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cromwell Park

Karaoke is free and open to everyone. This is a family friendly event.

Source: https://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-services/events-arts-and-culture/special-events

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To have your event included please email DestinationShoreline@gmail.com.


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Reminder: get Wet and Wild this Saturday at Sunset Park

Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Wet N’ Wild Splash Party THIS SATURDAY!

July 13. 2024 from 3-5pm at Sunset School Park (17800 10th Ave. NW, Shoreline, WA 98177)
  • Free event!
  • Lots of water activities for kiddos!
  • Tons of fun!
  • Popsicles!!!!
We're also still looking for additional volunteers to:
  • help us set up
  • help us pack up (just stick around afterwards)
  • and to help out at different water stations
Please email if you're able to volunteer. Even 20 minutes will help us make this event successful for the kiddos and community.

Feel free to bring chairs / blankets to chill out on. 

 PLEASE NO DOGS! Even though we love them all very much.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter AND Temperatures in Shoreline

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

WeatherWatcher Carl Dinse reports that Shoreline had temperatures of: 
  • 97°F high temp for Northridge in central Shoreline 
  • 92°F in Richmond beach on Puget Sound. 
  • Both temperature peaked at 4pm.
Heat advisory was extended until 5pm Wednesday.

High temperatures Wednesday should be upper 70s to mid 80s.


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Reminder: Second annual "Best in Shoreline" pet show to be hosted by Parkwood Neighborhood Association at Twin Ponds Park on Saturday July 13


On Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 3 - 5pm, Parkwood Neighborhood Association will host the second annual pet show titled "Best in Shoreline," where ALL Shoreline residents are invited and encouraged to register their dog, cat, or other pet in the contest.

There will be awards and prizes for winning contestants. Judges will include local businesses, community members, and Shoreline City Council Member John Ramsdell.

Best in Shoreline pet categories will include Best Trick, Most Free-spirited, Most Fashionable, Best Kid Pet Handler, and more - including Best in Show!

It is highly recommended to pre-register pet contestants here

"Best in Shoreline" will take place at Twin Ponds Park, 16501 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98133.

The fun starts at 3pm with free popsicles and activities for kids, followed by the pet show on the green space between the playground and the soccer field. Picnic tables are limited at the park, so please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to watch the festivities.

Bring the whole family (including furry friends!) and celebrate all that the pets of Parkwood and the greater Shoreline area have to offer!


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Councilmember Dembowski honored for his support in establishing the North King County Regional Crisis Response team

County Councilmember Rod Dembowski was presented with a plaque recognizing his support of the North King County Regional Crisis Team. From left: Bristol Ellington, Shoreline City Manager; Rod; Brook Buettner, RCR Executive Director; Kelly Park, Shoreline Police Chief.

County Councilmember Rod Dembowski spent a few hours in the field Tuesday night responding to calls with our North King County Regional Crisis Response team, seeing first hand how they work alongside law enforcement to bring a team approach of care and compassion to those in need.

RCR Social worker Emily, with Rod, and Shoreline Officer

"Huge gratitude to Emily and her Crisis Responder teammates, and our King County deputies for all that they do. 

"I was surprised and deeply touched to receive recognition for my early support in establishing the program. It’s one of things I’m most proud to have been involved with."

Shoreline Office Dallon with K9 Koda and Rod

"Koda was also on duty at the Shoreline precinct. He’s a good dog!"



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Annual STP bike ride expected to bring 6,000 bicyclists to western Washington roads July 13-14, 2024

Photo courtesy Cascade Bicycle

OLYMPIA – Drivers and everyday bike riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, 2024. 

Roughly 6,000 bicyclists will ride western Washington’s state highways and local roads on both days for the 2024 Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic event.

The Washington State Department of Transportation asks motorists to observe the rules of the road for safe driving around people on bikes and to prepare for travel delays during the popular recreational ride. As state driving laws periodically change, drivers may want to review the online state driver guide and the driving among bicyclists section.

Bicyclists should also be aware of their responsibility to follow Washington’s bicycle rules of the road. The STP organizer, the Cascade Bicycle Club, distributes a free pocket guide about state bike laws. To request a copy of the guide, email info@cascade.org.

Cascade Bicycle STP information


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Gloria's Birds: Hey, photog, do you see what I see?

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

(Before I could look, Peter the Pileated Woodpecker took off -- can barely see his male-marker red moustache, but it's there:)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Lakeshore Residents, KCD wants to hear from you

Photo courtesy KCD

Do you live along the shore of Lake Washington? The King Conservation District wants to hear from you.

If so, take our 15-minute survey to be entered to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

As a shoreline homeowner, your input can help improve resource programs, ensuring they respond your needs and interests.

Take the Survey Now



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DSHS Mobile Community Service Office at Shoreline Library July 25, 2024


DSHS Mobile Community Service Office
Thursday, July 25, 10am-2pm
Shoreline Library’s lower parking lot

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service staff will be available to assist with:
  • Application interviews for food, cash and select medical assistance
  • Yearly eligibility and mid-certification reviews
  • Questions and answers about active cases or about any DSHS services
Registration not required.


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Upcoming restoration work parties with the Green Shoreline Partnership

Upcoming restoration work parties with the Green Shoreline Partnership!

On Wednesday, 7/10/2024 we will be in Hamlin Park at the meadow.

On Friday, 7/12 we will be in Echo Lake Park.

On Saturday, 7/13 we will be at

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


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Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Hosts After-Hours Event: "Connecting Shoreline: Light Rail Preview"

Architect's drawing of the N Shoreline 185th Station

The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Sound Transit and the City of Shoreline Transportation Department, is excited to announce an exclusive After-Hours event titled "Connecting Shoreline: Light Rail Preview." 

This special event will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm at the Scottish Rite Center in Shoreline 1207 N 152nd St, Shoreline WA 98133

"Connecting Shoreline: Light Rail Preview" is an opportunity for local businesses, residents, and community leaders to come together and learn more about the upcoming light rail developments in Shoreline and related transportation updates. 

The event will feature presentations from Erik Ashlie-Vinike of Sound Transit and Jeff Raker of the City of Shoreline Transportation Department, providing attendees with the latest updates on the August 30th launch of light rail, its impact on the community, and the benefits it will bring to Shoreline.

"We are thrilled to host this After-Hours event in partnership with Sound Transit and the City of Shoreline Transportation Department," said Kevin Barrett, Vice-President of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. 
"The light rail project is a significant development for our community, and this event will help ensure that our residents and businesses are well-informed and prepared for the exciting changes ahead."

Appetizers and light refreshments will be provided, and there will be opportunities for Q&A following the presentations.

Registration Information: This event is free for Chamber members and open to the public. Registration is required. Please register by July 15th by visiting the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce website at shorelinechamber.org.


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Reminder: LFP Police Dept. 4th Annual Safety Day this Saturday July 13, 2024

Photo courtesy LFP
It’s that time of year when warmer weather and longer days mean more families are enjoying the outdoors. 

With the popularity of biking and swimming, ensuring community safety becomes paramount. The LFP Police Department is delighted to announce its 4th annual Safety Day on July 13, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Lake Forest Park City Hall in Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way..

Mark your calendars and save the date! This year’s event includes complimentary bike helmets and life jackets for kids as well as adults with disabilities (available on a first-come, first served basis), goodie bags for the children, and a bicycle obstacle course.

Bring your appetite and check out the food vendors. Grab a ticket and take aim to dunk either Chief Harden or Mayor French in the dunk tank! Proceeds benefit the North Sound Police Foundation.


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Millions to come back to state as tobacco settlement bonds are paid off

SEATTLE – With the final payment of bonds issued two decades ago, the Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority (TSA) has dissolved.

As a result, an average of $30 million a year will now flow directly to state coffers instead of being used to repay the bonds, which were issued to close a hole in the state budget in 2002.

“We are proud of how well the staff have managed these bonds with the state’s fiscal interests foremost in mind,” said Carla M. DewBerry, chair of the TSA board. “We’ve done what we were created to do, and done it very well.”

The Tobacco Settlement Authority is an independent Governor-appointed board, staffed by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission due to the Commission’s expertise in issuing and managing bonds.

Over the past 22 years, that expertise led to twice refinancing the bonds to take advantage of favorable market conditions. The refinancings in 2013 and 2018, plus the early payoff in 2024, may have saved the state as much as $380 million in interest over the life of the bonds.

Because the bonds were issued by the TSA, the state had no financial risk or obligation for them.

In 2002, the state legislature created the TSA in order to quickly raise $450 million to help resolve a recession-related budget crisis. The bond sale to investors essentially borrowed against a $4 billion settlement that the state reached in the late 1990s with major tobacco companies over violations of antitrust and consumer-protection laws.

From the original bond sale until now, 29.2 percent of the state’s annual payment from the tobacco settlement has been diverted to pay back the bonds. Starting in 2025, this amount – an average of $30 million a year – will go straight to the state’s general fund instead.

With the TSA dissolved, the Housing Finance Commission has agreed to take on any remaining responsibilities that may arise over the next six years, such as the final audit and retaining records.

“We’re very grateful for the leadership of our board over the years, and take a lot of satisfaction in the completion of our task,” said Steve Walker, executive director of both the Tobacco Settlement Authority and Housing Finance Commission. 
“Thankfully, the staff hours that were dedicated to TSA can easily be reallocated to other projects.”


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Scene on the Sound: The Edge

Photo by Jan Hansen

By Jan Hansen

The Celebrity Edge is now sailing past on Friday evenings headed to Alaska. On board giving lectures is my favorite naturalist and researcher Brent Nixon. He is reason enough to pack a bag and take my family past Shoreline, north through the inside passage.

From Wikipedia: Celebrity Edge is an Edge-class cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group. After the new vessel was ordered with French shipbuilder STX France in December 2014, her keel was laid in June 2017, and she was floated out in January 2018. 

Upon delivery in October 2018, at 130,818 GT, she became the lead ship of the Edge class and the largest ship by gross tonnage to have joined the Celebrity fleet.


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Four individual track & field athletes and four teams broke longstanding records at Shorewood during the past school year

The May 23-25, 2024 state track meet was remarkable for Shorewood High School as four athletes broke school records that had stood from 14 to 42 years.

Individual events
  • 400m (fr 1989): Mila Fotinatos 58.43
  • 1600m (fr 1982): Keiyu Mamiya 4:13.60
  • 3200m (fr 2009): Otto Erhart 9:19.28
  • Pole Vault (fr 2023): Ava Enriquez 12’9”

Paul Villanueva, Co-Head Coach XC / Co-Head Coach Track (Sprints/Relays), Shorewood High School accepted the challenge to find information on the records being broken. 

Athletic.net has records form 2006 on, but before that it is a matter of searching old yearbooks and programs.

Here are the results of his research into records broken during the 2023-2024 school year:

Ava Enriquez. Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Ava Enriquez, a junior,
first broke the Pole Vault record her freshman year (keep in mind, she just started learning to Pole Vault the 2nd week of her freshman year track season). At the time the school record was 10'7" from 2oo3 by Laura Weigel. Not sure what Laura is up to right now but at one point in time was working in schools.  

Ava has since broken the Pole Vault record multiple times, 1st at State as a freshman with a vault of 11 feet, then breaking it four times her sophomore year ultimately finishing with a new record of 12'6" at State (ranking her the #9 sophomore in the nation), then this year as a junior finished with a new record of 12'9" at State (currently the #16 junior in the whole nation).  

Top 3 Shorewood marks include Ava, Laura, then Tiara Krismunundo (2002 10'6", Laura's teammate whose record she broke, and now high school teacher in Tri-Cities). The significance of these marks in 2002 and 2003 is that girls' Pole Vault didn't become a sanctioned high school event in Track & Field until the late 90's (not sure exactly what year in Washington) and didn't become a full medal event in the Olympics until 2000. 

According to an article on worldathletics.org "It could be said that 1998 was the year in which the women's pole vault took flight." So from the history, looks like Shorewood was really an early pioneer in girls Pole Vault. 

Mila Fotinatos. Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Mila Fotinatos, a sophomore
, first broke the 35 year old 400 meter record at WesCo South League Championships on Friday, May 10th with a time of 58.56. then again breaking her own record at State prelims in May with a time of 58.43. The previous record from 1989 was by Elizabeth Jeffries with a time of 58.61 but we don't have very much information beyond that. That was what was on the record board before we arrived at Shorewood as coaches. 

From previous State meet results, we know Elizabeth ran 58.69 at the State meet in 1989 where she also ran in the 4x400m relay that placed 4th. The same 4x400m relay owns the current school record for the 4x400m relay with a time of 3:58.31 with relay participants of Terri Jeffries (maybe a sister), Ilene Tolleson, Sumiko Huff, and Elizabeth Jeffries.

Keiyu Mamiya. Photo by Todd Linton

Keiyu Mamiya, a senior,
first broke the 42 year old 1600 meter record at Birger Solberg Invitational in Bellingham on April 6th. At the time we weren't aware it was a broken record but after some research, the time on our record board was indeed broken. We found in that research that the record in our Athletic.net electronic database is incorrectly recorded. The record was from 1982 by Chris Caviezel with a time of 4:17.45 at the State meet in 1982. 

Keiyu first broke the record with a time of 4:15.51, then his teammate Otto Erhart, a junior, broke the record with a time of 4:15.38 at Oregon Relays in Eugene, OR on April 20th.  Then at State Keiyu reclaimed the record placing 7th in 3A with a time of 4:13.60 officially breaking the record even if the incorrectly recorded time in our Athletic dot net electronic database were to be correct (4:13.67 is in the electronic database - but by State meet records, that was the place above Chris and Chris ran the 4:17.45 time). Chris Caviezel was back at Shorewood as a coach in 1995 and was very proud of the record (at the time of the 1982 record Shorewood was only 4-5 years in its existence) - we just found this out and look forward to hearing more from a former coach on that staff. Keiyu is going to continue running collegiately at Williams College on the East Coast.

Otto Erhart. Photo by Todd Linton

Otto Erhart, a junior
, broke the 15 year old 3200 meter record at State placing 10th.  The record was last set in 2009 by Chip Jackson at the WesCo South Championships when Chip would qualify for the State meet the next week at Districts, and place 12th at the State meet. Chip went on to run collegiately at Western Washington University. Chip also held our 5k Cross Country school record (from what we've seen on record) before Otto would go on to break that last fall during Cross Country season at the Northwest District 1 Championships. Chip would go on in 2012 to run on the West Region and GNAC All-Star team while also being a GNAC Academic All-Star in 2011 and 2012.

All four of our current Shorewood record holders are excellent in the classroom also and involved in various activities.

In addition, here is a list of school records broken by our athletic teams this year

  •  4x200m Relay (fr 2017): Andrew Pickett, Hayes Stetler, Avery Lagasca, Aidan MacDonald 1:31.52 - not a State level Championships event for WA but this year run weekly in our League meets
  • 4x800m Relay (fr 2023): Max Billett, Luke Gillingham, Otto Erhart, Keiyu Mamiya 7:57.25 - not a regular weekly event (maybe 2-3 times a season) - some States have it at their State Championships.
  • Distance Medley Relay (fr 2023): Max Billett, Avery Lagasca, Luke Gillingham, Keiyu Mamiya 10:22.06 (1200m-400m-800m-1600m) - not a regular weekly event (maybe 2-3 times a season) - some States have it at their State Championships
  • 1600m Sprint Medley Relay (fr 2018): Maddie Brouillard, Mila Fotinatos, Harper Lara-Kerr, Hanna Bruno 4:22.42 (200m-200m-400m-800m) - not a regular weekly event (maybe once a season)
  • 4x400m Mixed Relay (fr 2019): Avery Lagasca, Hanna Bruno, Luke Gillingham, Maddie Brouillard 3:51.09 (In Olympic program for first time in 2020 - Male-Female-Male-Female order) - not a regular weekly event (maybe twice a season)
This was a really phenomenal year for us!


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