Voting begins Friday for Washington's August 6 Primary Election

Friday, July 19, 2024

King County Elections (KCE) has mailed nearly 1.4 million ballots for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election. KCE is projecting 40% turnout for this election.

Voters’ pamphlets, featuring statements from each candidate and about each measure, will also arrive in mail boxes this week. Voters can access a personalized voters’ guide on My Voter Information.

Voters will receive their ballots in the coming days and should have them by the Monday, July 22 mail delivery. 

Voters who have not received their ballots by Monday can call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

For the first time since moving to vote-by-mail fifteen years ago, KCE is sending I Voted stickers directly to each voter right inside their ballot packet.

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, August 6, or returned to one of the 81 official drop box locations across the county. Drop boxes are open 24-hours, seven days a week, until 8pm sharp on Election Day.

The deadline to register to vote online is July 29. Voters can register and vote through 8 p.m. on Election Day at any of KCE’s Vote Center locations.

All voters are encouraged to track their ballot to make sure their voice heard. Voters can also sign up for ballot alerts to receive text and email notifications about their ballot status from when it’s mailed to when it’s verified and counted by King County Elections. Simply opt in online through KCE’s ballot tracker.


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Letters to the Editor: Orange ribbons are gone from trees on 175th

Photo by Kean Engle
To The Editor:

Help!

In early May, volunteers from Save Shoreline Trees tied orange ribbons around most of the 274 trees that the City of Shoreline intends to cut down for the upcoming 175th St Project: from I-5 to Stone Ave. 

Forty-eight of those trees are on private land, so those trees were not tied unless with permission.

Similar, but yellow, ribbons indicated trees that the City would try to save, but that might be too impacted to make their survival possible.

We removed our signs after the June 3rd City Council meeting where these issues were discussed, since the signs were in the way of maintenance workers, but the City said we could leave the ribbons.

Ribbons are expensive, but worth it to us to help folks visualize what “cutting down 274 trees” really means), and to better understand the impact that this will have on shade, temperature control, pollution control, our water table, and surface water management.

Save Shoreline Trees is a local non-profit hoping to protect our mature trees which provide so many benefits to us all. Of course we are also for safe sidewalks and bike lanes for everyone, young and old, and we agree with the goal of getting people out of their cars and walking, riding, rolling as much as possible instead. .

Save Shoreline Trees is not about saving EVERY tree; that’s not practical or even desirable, but we also are convinced that this community does not need 13 foot sidewalks (as planned for 175th), nor should bikers go up and down a major and dangerously busy hilly street when alternatives pathways to the north are readily available at less cost and at a significant increase of safety for both bikers and walkers. If the City incorporated these sensible changes to their current plan, many of those big trees could be saved.

Sometime last Friday, July 12th, every ribbon tied around every tree on 175th St disappeared, including the ones that we had to scramble up the rockeries to tie. Vanished.

I would like folks to know that the City of Shoreline has assured us that they, like us, have no idea who took the trouble and considerable time to remove every ribbon without a trace.

In fact, the City took the time to check with all relevant Departments to make sure that they were not involved, which we appreciate.

If any one has any idea who did remove those ribbons on 175th trees, and why, we would love to know.

Thank you,

Trish Woollcott
Shoreline


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Crafts Day Sunday at Lake Forest Park Farmers Market


Join us from 10am to 2pm for our highly anticipated annual Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market!

This special event is one of the best shopping days of the year, showcasing a truly impressive array of creative and high-quality items from local artists, artisans, and crafters – all handmade right here in Washington state!

Whether you're seeking beautiful jewelry, luxurious skincare products, enchanting candles and diffusers, stylish home décor, trendy clothing and textiles, or stunning handbags, you'll find it all here.

Each piece is a testament to the creativity and skill of our local artisans, and there's something for every age and style. You’ll even find unique and gorgeous artwork in nearly every medium and handmade greeting cards for every occasion! 

And for our furry friends, shop for original pet beds, dog carriers, catnip toys, and adorable pet accessories like bow ties and bandanas.

This year's lineup features many of your favorite vendors along with some fresh new faces, bringing you an even broader selection of high-quality, hand-crafted goods. It's the perfect opportunity to discover new treasures and support local talent.

Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of craftsmanship! Mark your calendar now and get ready for the best shopping experience of the summer.


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Gerbil rescue

Kind-hearted citizens in Northcrest Park. Photo by Seattle Poppy

Roving photographer Seattle Poppy came across this scene in Northcrest Park in Shoreline.

People were walking in the park when their dogs discovered a box holding 10 gerbils. The gerbils were rescued and delivered to an animal rescue group.


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Bothell council votes to donate downtown lot for affordable housing

By Oliver Moffat

At the July 16 meeting, the Bothell City Council voted 5 to 2 in favor of donating a downtown lot to Bothell United Methodist Church for affordable housing.



Bothell spent roughly $20.6 million starting in 2009 to buy 18 acres in downtown from the Northshore School District. Since then, the city has sold eight properties for more than $28.8 million. The city still owns a number of lots downtown including the 1.67 acre lot known as P-South a block from Pop Keeney Stadium.

As previously reported, instead of selling P-South for a profit, the city intends to donate the land to Bothell United Methodist Church (BUMC) to be developed into affordable housing.

According to the plan, BUMC will lease the land to BRIDGE Housing (the developers building affordable housing at the Northgate Transit Station). The building will have 200 units of affordable housing, human services, job training, and community space.

Mayor Mason Thompson spoke in support of the project. 

“Over 99 years, 200 units: this will help thousands of people with one of the biggest needs we have in our community… And it will make Bothell a more welcoming city, a more vibrant city,” he said. 
“I’m really excited to see this project in the ground because I think this is the kind of impact that's worth us investing in. Especially when it's with a local partner that has been around since before Bothell was Bothell,” said Thompson.

Council member Jeanne Zornes opposed the donation. “We've been told that there is interest in buying this property for $10 million. This is a generous give from the city and I have heard no gratitude, no ‘thank yous,’” she said.

Council member Benjamin Mahnkey also voted against the proposal over concerns the project would take too long or fail. “A five year timeline for shovels to hit the ground does concern me a lot. It's going to be an empty vacant property in its current state during this time. There's no guarantee that funding will be obtained.”



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Continuing Education: Introduction to Mosaic Art


Introduction to Mosaic Art

This class offers a comprehensive introduction to mosaic techniques, guiding students through the process of creating their own unique mosaic pieces, whether it be a decorative wall hanging, coaster, candleholder or a vase for the garden. 

Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, participants will unleash their creativity and learn to transform ordinary materials into extraordinary works of art. Supplies included but students can also bring their own tiles upon approval of the instructor. 15+

Offered through the Continuing Education department of Shoreline Community College there are three different classes ranging in time from 2-5 hours.

7/21 - Make a Mandala
8/4 - Make a Terra Cotta Garden Pot
8/4 - Mosaic Coasters 

Classes are held at the college at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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Jobs: WSDOT Traffic Analyst Engineer (TE3)

WSDOT
Traffic Analyst Engineer (TE3)

Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$78,460 - $105,550 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is actively seeking an engineer with exceptional problem solving and leadership skills to deliver near-term, small-scale transportation improvement projects and to be a traffic resource for local agencies, developers, and WSDOT project teams. As the Traffic Analysis Engineer, this position is responsible for ensuring projects are implementing WSDOT best practices for all modes of transportation, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to plan and design strategies for efficient and safe travel, and to model and analyze targeted roadways to inform alternative analysis.

Engineers in King County Area Traffic will make an impact on one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Successful candidates will influence the next generation of transportation in Seattle and King County and help maintain safety and mobility not only in the growing suburban and rural areas but also on major corridors like I-405, SR 520, and I-5.

Job description and application


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Ballyhoo Theatre production at Edmonds Black Box Theatre: Urinetown

Harper Flynt as Hope and Peter Wujek as Bobby.
Photo by Gabriel Corey
Urinetown, a musical-comedy satire by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, has played to critical and popular success for over a decade. 

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! 

Funny and honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. 
The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. 
Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

Urinetown is directed by Shileah Corey and choreographed by Jordan King. Performances will be held at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, July19-28, 2024. For accessible sliding-scale ticketing and more information, go to ballyhootheatre.org.


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Jobs: WSDOT Surplus Land Disposal Specialist (PAS4)

WSDOT
Surplus Land Disposal Specialist (PAS4)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$67,608 – $90,854 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Surplus Land Disposal Specialist (Property & Acquisition Specialist 4) to play a vital role in facilitating the disposal of surplus properties and easements in alignment with state and federal laws. 

This position operates with autonomy, coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the entire disposal process, from initiation to conclusion. Responsibilities include negotiating sales, estimating property values, and resolving complex real estate issues while upholding WSDOT’s mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options. With a focus on innovation, project investment, and organizational strength, this role contributes to WSDOT’s vision and values while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job description and application


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Jobs: WSDOT Northwest Region Tribal Liaison (TPS4)

WSDOT
Northwest Region Tribal Liaison (TPS4)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$80,438 – $108,158 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Northwest Region Tribal Liaison (Transportation Planning Specialist 4) to manage strategic tribal coordination, consultation, and policy development for the Region’s interactions with Tribes. 

This role acts as the primary WSDOT Northwest Region (NWR) contact for tribal communication throughout all phases of planning, project development, construction, and maintenance, including the fish passage program. 

The liaison supports compliance with federal and state directives and laws, as well as agency policies, on tribal consultation. The liaison collaborates with Region Environmental Coordinators, Environmental Managers, Project Engineers, Planners, and WSDOT Headquarters staff in developing program and project-specific tribal consultation plans. 

This position is vital in promoting a respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment while ensuring projects meet regulatory standards and enhance community and economic vitality.

Job description and application


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Hydrangea

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

This is the most vibrant blue I've ever seen in a hydrangea. Absolutely gorgeous.

My mother used to plant nails to one side of her six foot tall hydrangea, so the iron would make the flowers blue. I don't remember what she planted on the other side of the bush, but the flowers were pink.

--Diane Hettrick


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Put your vintage clothing to work for a good cause

Photo courtesy LFP Rotary

LFP Rotary Environmental Sustainability Committee tip of the week

Put your vintage clothing and accessories to work for a good cause. 

Donate those twentieth century clothes and other items to the Historic Clothing Group of Seattle Children's Hospital for their vintage fashion shows. Proceeds benefit uncompensated care at the hospital.

More information here


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Shoreline Place redevelopment

Looking southwest, over the top of Town & Country Market (silo)
Drone photo by David Carlos

Merlone Geier is in the process of redeveloping the former 1960’s era Aurora Square Sears into Shoreline Place. 

This multi-phased mixed use project will incorporate previous planning efforts from the City and community while creating shopping and living experiences that meet current market demands and reflect the unique characteristics of the area. 

For additional updates and information visit www.ShorelinePlace.com.

Still in the plans are a small "town green" as well as a dog park and retail spaces. Round Table Pizza and Chipotle are open on the lower level and they have signed leases with Mod Pizza, and Big Chicken.

Looking east, the Town & Country silo is to the right. Straight ahead is Pet Evolution, next to Bed Bath & Beyond. The new construction site has been completely cleared. Drone photo by David Carlos.

Pet Evolution featuring pet food, supplies, and grooming, is holding its ribbon cutting and grand opening on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:45am PDT. This event will be held at 15515 Westminster Way N Suite C, Shoreline, WA 98133 with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.

Construction materials and equipment and huge piles of dirt on the lower level, looking directly south
Drone photo by David Carlos

Sears building. Drone photo by David Carlos

Front and center is the old Sears building. In the background, the six story Department of Transportation building. Behind Sears is a former auxiliary parking lot, now used for construction equipment and next to it are the piles of dirt.

In the lower, right corner, cars are parked at existing businesses on a separate land parcel, not owned by Merlone Geier.

--Diane Hettrick


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Story Walk in Horizon View Park


Visit Horizon View Park (198th at 47th Ave NE) to see the King County Library Story Walk!

Stroll the path and read along with "I Am a Bird" by Dana Walrath.

This Story Walk will be on display until approximately July 31, 2024.


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Register your Shoreline National Night Out party

Ridgecrest 2017. Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Street closure applications are now CLOSED for National Night Out parties on August 6 or earlier, but there's still time to register your event! 

Complete and submit your registration by Friday, August 2, 2024.

When you register, you can request visits from City officials and representatives of the Shoreline Police and Fire Departments. 

Whether you're sharing ice cream bars with neighbors or hosting a block barbecue, let's make this National Night Out a memorable one!



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Shoreline to help struggling apartment developer; again

Vacant lots awaiting construction crews like the future site of the ION 149th are a common sight in Shoreline. Photo by Oliver Moffat

By Oliver Moffat

With 3,010 units coming soon, Shoreline has more new apartments under construction than any other King County suburb. 

Yet, amid a housing affordability crisis, more than nine vacant lots and blocks of derelict homes blight Shoreline neighborhoods as high interest rates cause some developers to struggle to get the construction loans needed to start building. 

The Shoreline city council will hold a public hearing on July 22 on whether to extend permit deadlines for the eighth time to help developers get more time to secure construction financing.

Projects must complete a costly and time consuming permit application process after which the developer has six months to start work. The city can issue a one-time, six month permit extension “due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant” but after that, the permit will expire - forcing the developer to go back through the application process again.

Because of pandemic stay-at-home orders, the city granted temporary permit extensions to developers in May of 2020, July of 2020, January of 2021, June of 2021, and again in November of 2021.

As previously reported, starting in the fall of 2022, the city said developers were asking for permit extensions because they had been unable to get construction loans. So in 2023, and again earlier this year, the city granted more extensions. On July 22, the Shoreline city council will hold yet another public hearing on a proposed ordinance to extend permit deadlines for struggling developers again.

Under state law, the city must hold a public hearing to wave permit deadlines but the city did not release information about which developments were asking for help prior to any of the previous hearings. 
The city also removes architectural plans and contact information for permit applications after six months from its website, making it difficult for residents to look up information for themselves.

A map shows the locations of vacant lots and blocks of derelict homes near the 145th Light Rail station.

More than nine vacant lots and blocks of derelict homes are visible in the North City, Ridgecrest, Parkwood and Richmond Highlands neighborhoods: 
  1. The Leeway (MXU23-3073) at 104 NE 147th St by Evergreen Point
  2. the Ion 149th at 345 NE 149th Street by AAA Management
  3. Paramount 2 at 305 NE 152nd St by WZL Enterprises LLC
  4. Shoreline Peak at 14540 5TH AVE NE by Grand Peaks
  5. Burl at 14802 5TH AVE NE by Spectrum
  6. MSR Communities (MFR24-1397) at 15124 5th Ave NE, and 
  7. derelict homes on 155TH at 15455 4TH AVE NE by TERRENE
  8. Brea at 18005 Aurora Ave N formerly Highland Ice Arena, and 
  9. Trent at 18910 8TH AVE NE the former site of North City Little Free Pantry.

The city has not said whether or not those projects are delayed because of the high cost of construction financing and the city has been inconsistent about which developers have asked for the permit extensions. 

At the public hearing in August of 2023, the city said “there are more than one and they are in both of the station areas” but then in January of 2024, the city said, “there is one applicant who has taken advantage of the extension.”

In an emailed response to a request for clarification, the city said AAA Management Company (a San Diego based Real Estate Investment company) is the only company to take advantage of the extensions because their financing fell through. 

AAA previously built the Ion Town Center and the Geo on Midvale and 180th and in 2021 they purchased a block of homes north of the 148th Light Rail Station at 345 NE 149th Street which is now vacant. In 2022, CBRE helped AAA get a $85.5 million construction loan for the project, but that loan fell through.

In an interview, Rosalie Merks VP of Real Estate Development at AAA Management, said rising construction costs from a concrete strike and the war in Ukraine plus rising interests rates caused lenders to pull out of the project. 

In addition, construction by Sound Transit caused a “pressurized aquifer” under the site which cost $2 million to de-water and an additional $250,000 redesign. Merks said despite the setbacks, she is working to get started as soon as possible. “We are $9 million in on this project. We are not limping along. We are fully committed,” she said.

Merks said the building will meet LEED platinum standards, the highest level of sustainability practices, and its location steps from the transit station will reduce car dependence of residents. Unlike the homes it will replace, the entire building will be electric and the building will have space for ground floor retail.

In response to local activists who criticize tree removal in the neighborhood Merks said, “where are you going to put 254 units? I think I save more trees by making one building than if I built 250 single family units… Do they care about whether their kids or grandkids can find a home nearby?”

The city council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposed permit extension ordinance on July 22, 2024 at Shoreline city hall.


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Takin' it to the streets: North City Jazz Walk will close five blocks of 15th Ave NE for pedestrians August 13, 2024 6-10pm


Tuesday, August 13th  6-10pm 

We are excited to be able to close down five blocks of 15th Ave NE in North City, between 175th NE and 180th NE.

Here is the lineup for the 2024 venues and artists:
  • Bethel Lutheran Church: The Marina Albero Quintet
  • Easy Monkey Taphouse: The Susan Pascal Quintet
  • Sodam Chicken: Greta Matassa
  • St Mark Parish: The Stacey Jones Band
  • North City Bistro: Pearl Django
  • North City Water District: Reggie Goings Quartet
  • North City Lounge: Greg Schroeder
Our two outdoor venues:
  • Frank Lumber Delivery: Hook Me Up
  • Frank Lumber Bargain Barn: Jazz Overhaul
For more information, please visit our website


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Residential structure fire in Lake Forest Park

Shoreline Fire responded to a Residential Structure Fire this morning in the 15800 block of 33rd Ave NE in Lake Forest Park, near Briarcrest Elementary School. 

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

This dispatch came in around 3:30am. We arrived on scene and found the interior with light smoke and charged smoke from the roof vents and peak. 

One engine crew went interior and pulled ceilings and found heavy fire in the attic. Our ladder truck crew cut a vertical vent hole above the suspected fire origin area and heavy fire erupted from the vent hole. 

Multiple addition vent holes were cut as well as ceilings being pulled from the interior. A good knockdown was made and fire was contained to the attic. 

All residents had evacuated prior to our arrival. Our medics evaluated one of the residents for possible smoke inhalation. 

The cause is under investigation.


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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? July 17- July 23

Wednesday, July 17, 2024


By Kate Ledbetter, Destination Shoreline

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline?

July 17- July 23


Shoreline is hosting a variety of exciting events this week. On Wednesday, July 17th, attend Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library to repair household items, and learn about the upcoming Light Rail at the Connecting Shoreline: Light Rail Preview event. 

That evening, enjoy live music and activities at Swingin' Summer Eve in Cromwell Park. On Thursday, July 18th, join the Shoreline Historical Museum for a Historical Borders and Boundaries Walk & Talk. 

The week continues with the Shoreline Farmers Market and other family-friendly events, culminating in the JHP 9th Annual Multicultural Heritage Festival on Saturday, July 20th. Keep reading for more details or visit www.DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar.

Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Shoreline Tool Library

Bring by your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at the Shoreline Tool Library! It’s time to start collecting all those items around the house that need to be fixed but you don’t know how. We are having a fixing night at the new Shoreline Tool Library. We will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry in on your own. We encourage you to help as much as you can and enjoy the community of reuse!

If you are excited about fixing and want to help out with this event or other fixing opportunities we are looking for more fixers. Sign up to help out at this event here or join our list of fixers by sending us an email at ShorelineTL@seattlereconomy.org.

Source: https://seattlereconomy.org/event/fix-it-night-at-the-shoreline-tool-library-3/

Connecting Shoreline: Light Rail Preview - After Hours Informational & Networking Event
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Seattle Scottish Rite

Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, Sound Transit, and the City of Shoreline invite you to an evening event to learn about the upcoming launch of Light Rail in Shoreline and related transportation updates. "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.

Source: https://shorelinechamber.org/event-5743854

Swingin' Summer Eve
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cromwell Park

Enjoy a midweek festival featuring live music, food trucks, photo booth, inflatables, and hands on activities. This is a free event, there is a cost for food from the food trucks.

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

Historical Borders and Boundaries Walk & Talk
Thursday, July 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shoreline Historical Museum

Join staff from the Shoreline Historical Museum in a walk and talk discussing this history of borders and boundaries in the City of Shoreline. Be a part of the conversation and explore different ideas relating to the borders and boundaries that have developed over time in our area. This walk and talk will ask participants to actively participate in conversations. For a full list of walks visit www.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks

Source: https://www.shorelinewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18643/982

Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, July 20, 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/

Hillwood Neighborhood and Crista Walk
Saturday, July 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BikeLink Park & Ride

Starting at the Park & Ride, we’ll head west exploring the Hillwood Neighborhood and the Crista Ministries Campus learning about its history. After, we’ll swing by Kings Elementary School and loop around back to our starting point. For a full list of walks visitwww.ShorelineWA.gov/ShorelineWalks

Source: https://www.shorelinewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18645/982

Storytime at the Museum
Saturday, Juy 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shoreline Historical Museum

Orchards to Markets. We’ll be reading books about food that has been grown in this area, appreciating current produce in the area, and making our own fruit craft. Join us as we explore our history and environment through stories, music, movement, and creating art. For ages 1-8 with adult.

Source: https://shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org/programs-and-community/

JHP 9th Annual Multicultural Heritage Festival
Saturday, July 20, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Shoreline Community College Theater

Enjoy traditional dance and music with performances from the JHP Cultural Group, JHP Band, Alchemy Tap Project, Saeeda Wright, Herencias Mexicanas, Hokulani's Hula, Professional Poet Jamee “JAM” McAdoo, and other diverse groups. Featuring storytelling, rhythms, movements, and songs, engaging attendees to explore the connections between rhythms, life, and humanity.

Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multicultural-heritage-festival-tickets-922251457937?aff=oddtdtcreator

Shoreline Silent Book Club July Meet Up
Sunday, July 21, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drumlin

Shoreline Silent Book Club Second meet up for July. Please comment on Instagram if you plan to join: Source: https://www.instagram.com/silentbookclubshoreline/

Baby Story Time
Monday, July 22, 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

Alka Rockets with the Museum of Flight
Monday, July 22, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Richmond Beach Library

Learn the basic physics involved in launching rockets as well as the fundamental shapes and design of a rocket. Design and launch small rockets using Alka-Seltzer as their fuel. All materials provided by The Museum of Flight. Ages 5 to 7 with adult. Please register each child attending. Accompanying adults need not register. Walk-ins welcome only if space allows.

Source: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6671ca881be1968097d6d85b

Family Story Time
Monday, July 22, 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

Lunchtime Concert Series
Tuesday, July 23, 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

Karaoke in the Park
Tuesday, July 23, 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

For more information and more upcoming events, visit the Shoreline events calendar on DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar

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


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Bowling

 



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Music4Life delivered 13 ready-to-play musical instruments to Shoreline Schools in the 3rd quarter of 2023-24

During the third quarter of 2023-24 (March thru May) Music4Life delivered thirteen (13) ready-to-play musical instruments to Shoreline Public Schools.: Three alto saxophones; four clarinets; four flutes; and two 4/4 violins. 

Thus, your total for the first three quarters of the year is eighteen (18) delivered instruments valued at $8,275. In that time, your Music4Life Chapter has raised $1,000 in financial donations. Instrument delivery numbers are being verified with Shoreline Public Schools.

Instrument deliveries have resumed at a more normal pace across all 13 of our Programs during the last quarter. (Recently added were Chapters for Lake Washington and Issaquah schools.) Even so, we are working to add new vendor/repair shops to help spread the opportunity among local businesses and continue to value quality repairs over quantity.

Every instrument we provide is “a loaner.” Because these instruments have an estimated remaining useful life of three to 15 years, several students are expected to experience the educational benefits from the use of many of them. Please feel free to share our progress with your team and anyone in the community as you wish.

In addition, there are other instruments in-process of repairs that should be delivered soon to Shoreline Schools and more are coming in. These will be reported to you in future months. For fairness, instruments are provided to participating public school districts on the basis of the relative financial productivity of each of their Chapters.

If you have an unused musical instrument that you could donate so that a student whose family cannot afford instrument rentals will have access to music in the schools, here is the information on where to donate.

How to donate an instrument

Click on the link below, download the Donor Form, fill it out and put it into the case with the instrument (one form per instrument, please!). 

There are a number of donation drop-off locations to choose from at the bottom of the Donation Form, including the nearest Kennelly Keys Music, Hammond Ashley Violins in Issaquah, Ted Brown Music locations in Tacoma and Seattle, Guitar Center stores in Seattle and Tukwila and Rafael Carrabba Violins in Seattle.

Download Donation Form

Once we get the report from the repair shop, we’ll be glad to e-send you a thank you letter upon request that you also can use for your tax purposes.

--David Endicott, Co-Founder & Chairman/CEO


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Special guests at Echo Lake native plant restoration


By Ann Michel

Volunteers are transforming our parks here in Shoreline. 

We had some special guests at our Native Plant Restoration party at Echo Lake Park. Huge thanks to Wendi Valle and her hardworking staff from State Farm Insurance. They are now expert mulch movers! 

And we were thrilled to have Erin Cox with us; she creates beautiful baskets and hats (modeled here) with the leaves and vines of invasive plants. Here she is showing off a huge yellow flagged iris that will become art! We all learned a lot from Erin about her craft and farm. 

We always love our regular volunteers. Echo Lake is beloved far and wide! Here are some of our volunteers from Shoreline, Seattle and from Lake Forest Park, who come together to support Echo Lake. 

Thank you to Erin, Myra, Manuele, Wendi, Nancy and Brendan. Not pictured: Paul, Zach and Edith. 

Many thanks to the Green Shoreline Partnership, which provides plants, tools and support to all the parks in Shoreline.

Would you like to join a work party? Make your local park greener and better prepared for global warming? Come join us! :)

Check this link for a list of all scheduled work parties in Shoreline parks


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Interurban Trail through Ballinger Commons resurfaced

Photo by Johanna Polit
The middle section of the Interurban Trail through Ballinger Commons.


By Diane Hettrick

When the Interurban Trail was finished through Shoreline, the planners took advantage of the fact that the Ballinger Commons already had a trail that ran from 195th to 205th.

That trail is sloped and lined with trees, whose roots have been busily displacing the asphalt for years. I walked that section of trail once, 20 years ago, and never went back. Bicyclists sped past me, doing ski jumps over the uplifted asphalt, while I worried about losing my footing. 

Happy to say that the current owners, the King County Housing Authority, have redone a long and dangerous section of that trail.

Johanna Polit, who provided the photos, says that

"It is nice and smooth all the way and some areas that were quite hazardous due to root upheaval are now entirely flat. So much better for all of us, even runners and strong walkers!!"

Photo by Johanna Polit
The last section of the trail with the art piece on N 205th visible at the end of the trail.


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Outdoor Movies at Marymoor Park - weekly through August


BECU Movies at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA
Outdoor Movies - Food Trucks - Entertainment - Dog Friendly

Enjoy the ultimate summer movie lineup in a walk-in, blanket-and-chairs festival format at King County Parks’ Marymoor Park in Redmond.

All events include entertainment, food trucks and big screen movies under the stars. Load up the blankets and lawn chairs and join us weekly from July 10 – August 28 at King County’s Marymoor Park.

Tickets here - Tickets are $11.38 and parking is $1

Here’s the schedule for the upcoming screenings:

July 24: "Shrek"
July 31: "Barbie"
Aug. 7: "Pitch Perfect"
Aug. 13: "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone"
Aug. 20: "Encanto"
Aug. 28: "The Princess Bride"



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King County Council approves $178 million supplemental budget, with funding to address housing, gun violence, traffic patrols, more

The King County Council on July 16, 2024 approved a $178 million supplemental budget, with funding for housing assistance, increased traffic patrols, addressing gun violence, food security, transportation and more.

Sponsored by Council Budget Chair Girmay Zahilay, it marks the third supplemental budget of the current budget cycle, with the council expected to take up a new full budget for 2025 this fall.

“My goals as Budget Chair are to ensure King County delivers the best possible services while abiding by smart budgeting principles that allow us to navigate a general fund shortfall and economic uncertainty,” Zahilay said. 
“I think our Council struck the right balance with this supplemental budget. We won’t be spending beyond our means, but we will also be supporting critical services and infrastructure projects that benefit residents of King County.
"We will be investing in public safety, housing, workforce development, and critical resources for our neighbors in need. I am grateful for the thoughtful proposals that initially came from Executive Constantine and his team, and for my colleagues and staff on the Council for their work in uplifting every corner of our region in this budget.”

Key council initiatives in the budget include:
  • Providing rental assistance to people on the verge of eviction
  • Housing for unhoused neighbors in East King County, North King County, and beyond
  • Supporting apprenticeship programs in Auburn and Federal Way
  • Increasing traffic patrols in rural King County
  • Addressing gun violence around the region
  • Investing in resources for survivors of sexual assault
  • Food security for seniors

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski commented:
“I want to thank Chair Zahilay for leading a transparent and collaborative supplemental budget process that focused on key priorities, making important investments while protecting our county’s fiscal health. 
"I’m thrilled that working together, we were able to secure funding to open a new senior women’s shelter in Kenmore and fund a study to re-connect the Interurban Trail at the King-Snohomish line.”

The budget also funds several other key initiatives, including:
  • $14 million for Metro Transit to test hydrogen fuel cell buses as a component of its zero-emission conversion
  • $12 million to the Climate Office for grant-funded work, including solar and heat pump programs and regional climate preparedness coordination
  • $73 million to implement the first year of the Doors Open Program
  • $5 million in funding from the state for transitional and long-term housing support for unsheltered, recently arrived refugees and asylum seekers
The full budget staff report and other documents can be found here.


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Gloria Nagler: Different but alike

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

"Snowflake" photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

Despite the difference in the portion of white displayed, both the Douglas' Squirrel and Dark-eyed Junco in these images, taken in our yard, are leucistic.

Leucistic Junko
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

Not albino, because, e.g., their eyes are not affected. 

The internet tells me its a partial or total loss of pigmentation. 

I've seen a number of leucistic birds, but only ever this one leucistic squirrel (whom we call Snowflake:).

--Gloria Z. Nagler

  

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Swingin' Summer Eve at Cromwell Park Wednesday July 17, 2024

Photos by Steven H. Robinson 2022

Enjoy a midweek festival featuring live music by Lago Vista Social Club, food trucks, photo booth, inflatables, and hands on activities. 

This is a free event, there is a cost for food from the food trucks.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm  


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Tinsel Town Mafia at Cromwell Park Wednesday evening July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024 at 7:00pm Tinsel Town Mafia, Cromwell Park, Shoreline.

Tinsel Town Mafia performs high-energy rock & pop songs from films like Guardians of the Galaxy, Top Gun, Footloose, The Crow, So I Married An Axe Murderer, and many more. 

Shoreline's Swingin' Summer Eve at Cromwell Park from 5:30 - 8:30pm. 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Presented by ShoreLake Arts.


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Come meet Artist Roger Fernandes and watch him carve a granite Welcome Stone at the Miyawaki Urban Forest

Artist in Residence Roger Fernandes at the
Miyawaki Forest of the Shoreline Historical Museum

Artist in Residence Roger Fernandes of the Lower Elwha Band of the S’Klallam Tribe will be working on site at the Miyawaki Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum this week (to Friday July 19, 2024)


Starting each day around 12pm and ending around 8pm, he will carve a piece of Cascade granite to create a welcoming feature into the Forest. 

"With a variety of skills and knowledge, we are thrilled to have him connected to this project and place." 

Even though the Museum is closed on Sunday and Monday, please come by and visit him and the Forest over this next week! Please note that his hours are subject to change.


Fernandes, artist, storyteller, and educator, is carving a 6’ x 3’ glacial rock with images based on the local tribal teachings, thanks to a grant from the Rotary Foundation.

He will be working on site at the Miyawaki Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum until Friday, 7/19. 

According to Fernandes, "The carvings will represent local tribal stories that teach our relationship to the plants and brings storytelling into the meaning of the rock and carved designs." 
He continued, "Plants are our greatest teachers."
Shoreline Historical Museum directions


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Shoreline South Light Rail Grand Opening Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with Chamber of Commerce in charge of festivities


Sound Transit has chosen the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce to organize and host a grand opening celebration of the Shoreline South/148th light rail station in Shoreline on August 30, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm.

The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce would like to feature Shoreline Businesses, especially Chamber Members. 

There are multiple ways you and your business can participate.
  • Set up a booth in the Night Market vendor area.
  • Volunteer to oversee an activity and also have the opportunity to meet people.
  • Sponsor an activity and your business will receive recognition signage at that activity.
  • For our members involved in Real Estate, there will be a real estate resource table.
We are also going to need our members to volunteer for an hour or two to manage this event – set-up, assisting with games, answering questions, and cleaning up.

There will be a Night Market featuring businesses, non-profits and food vendors, Live Music and entertainment, engaging activities and carnival style games, free popcorn, food trucks, a photo booth and more. 

The stations are going to be packed, with an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 attendees throughout the event.

If you would like your business to be represented, please take a few minutes to complete the Participant Registration Form

DEADLINE: Friday, August 2, 2024

Contact Renée Smith, Event Manager, with questions renee@reneesmithevents.com


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