How a light rail train changes direction

Sunday, August 25, 2024

A 1 Link train pulls in to the Lynnwood station.
Or is it coming out of the station?
Screenshot from video by David Carlos

Drone photographer David Carlos was curious about what happens at the end of the transit line, so he followed one of the trains as it went to the end of the 1 Line in Lynnwood.

(Spoiler alert) If you watch the video to the end, you'll see that it is the staff who change directions and the train just goes back the way it came.

Ok, that wasn't a good description. Watch the video.

And note the huge parking structure next to the tracks.

--Diane Hettrick


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Parking at Transit Stations

Mountlake Terrace parking structure November 2020
It is one of the larger garages
Photo courtesy Forma Construction

Lynnwood Link (now called 1 Link) stations will open on August 30, 2024. 

Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline North/185th, Shoreline South/148th all have parking garages which hold up to 500 cars. Shoreline North has 360 spaces, Shoreline South has 500.

Parking at all Sound Transit garages is currently free, however you cannot park overnight for those looking to park their cars to go to the airport.

The Sound Transit Board adopted a new parking policy earlier in March of this year. This slide deck outlines what the agency is looking to begin implementing at some time in 2025 and fully by 2026.

People are encouraged to find different modes of transportation to the light rail stations as parking is finite. 

Whether you are being dropped off by a friend or taking a ride share and dropped off in the designated areas at the stations, riding transit to the stations, biking, walking or any other means. 

The majority of riders on light rail do not park and ride. 

One four car train set can fit between 600 - 800 people depending on the makeup of people sitting and standing. 

So when the garage is full, that accounts for roughly one full train. The rest of the riders on our system use different means to get to and from the stations. That is one reason why Sound Transit has worked so closely with our transit partners King County Metro and Community Transit in their service plan changes, to maximize the efficiency of the system as a region.


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Shoreline South/148th Light Rail Station Grand Opening to be hosted by Shoreline Chamber of Commerce

The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the Grand Opening of the Shoreline South/148th Light Rail Station on Friday, August 30th from 4-8pm, with exciting activities and entertainment for all ages!

Enjoy live music on the Main Stage, a vibrant Lion Dance, a thrilling performance by the Double Dutch Divas, delicious offerings from food trucks, a bustling night market, and more. Plus, get the chance to learn about future developments in Shoreline and explore real estate resources available in the area.

Main Stage Performances include:
  • Shorewood High School Marching Band
  • Midnight Muse, performing an eclectic mix of popular tunes from rock, blues, soul, pop, and country
  • Lion Dance, a vibrant and traditional performance by the Mak Fai Dragon & Lion Dance Association
  • And more!
Get involved in a variety of fun activities that will keep everyone entertained:
  • Chalk Art
  • Double Dutch Divas Performance (5:30-7:00)
  • Face Painting
  • Bowling
  • Games
  • Photo Booth
The event also features a Night Market with 40 exhibitors and organizations, showcasing the diversity of our vibrant Shoreline community.

The full schedule and details can be found here


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Blood Drive at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore Thursday August 29, 2024

Blood Drive at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore
Thursday, August 29, 9:00am – 3:00pm

7220 NE 181st St., Kenmore

Appointments required. Photo ID required. No visitors under age 16 at donation sites. 

Eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation.

Go to the webpage for Thursday, August 29, 9:00am – 3:00pm to book an appointment.


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Grace Cole Nature Park Restoration Volunteers September 21, 2024

Volunteers at Grace Cole Nature Park
Photo courtesy LFPSF

Grace Cole Nature Park Restoration Volunteers
Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9am - 12noon

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

Tasks usually include: removing non-natives like ivy and blackberry, caring for trails and planting native plants.

If you enjoy working outdoors, and the great feeling of giving back to your community, this volunteer event is for you! You may get a glimpse of the resident beavers, too.

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

Questions? contact volunteer coordinator Jim Mead at jameslmead@comcast.net

Location: Grace Cole Nature Park 16735 30th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155



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UW Med: Study findings may help explain why we keep getting colds

UW lead investigator Stephanie Goya
Just when we think we've dodged the colds that are going around, a scratchy throat or runny nose tells us we're in for minor misery. 

A new study might explain the strategy that the rhinovirus — the most common cause of the common cold — uses to increase its chances of infecting someone.

According to University of Washington School of Medicine research, the rhinovirus shows up with many versions of itself.

It's a way for this cold virus to overcome your defenses with sheer numbers in case you might be susceptible to one version instead of another.

With viruses like SARS-CoV-2 or influenza, one variant will dominate for a while and then another takes over, and it, in turn, is replaced by another variant. The rhinovirus, on the other hand, appears to have many discrete variants circulating in the community at the same time.

The lead researcher was Stephanie Goya, a postdoctoral scientist in laboratory medicine and pathology at UW Medicine. The senior researcher was Dr. Alex Greninger, a UW Medicine clinical virologist.

Learn more here


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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy arrives in Seattle following scientific research, onboard fire

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) arrives in Seattle
Photo courtesy USCG Pacific Area

SEATTLE — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) arrived in Seattle Friday, August 23, 2024 after conducting scientific research in the Pacific sector of the Arctic Ocean in support of the Arctic Observing Network, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). 

Healy’s crew and embarked researchers conducted more than 150 conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) casts to investigate the circulation and properties of the water, monitored for signs of harmful algal blooms, and collected observations on marine mammals and birds in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas.

It takes 14 crew members to handle the buoy
Photo courtesy USCG Pacific Area

Additionally, two subsurface moorings were deployed that are equipped with multiple sensors collecting oceanographic data on the physical, chemical, and biological state of the Arctic Ocean. This year’s work builds on more than two decades of research to improve understanding of the Pacific Arctic ecosystem in a changing climate.

On July 25, 2024, while underway in the vicinity of Banks Island, Northwest Territories, Canada, Healy experienced an electrical fire on a transformer impacting one of the ship’s two main propulsion motors. The crew swiftly extinguished the fire with no personnel casualties. 

Healy’s crew and contractors restored power to the affected motor. However, out of abundance of caution, the cutter returned to Seattle to ensure all redundant systems are fully operational before returning to the Arctic.

“Healy’s crew and scientific researchers completed valuable data collection throughout the Bering Sea and the eastern Beaufort Sea in support of the Arctic Observing Network,” said Capt. Michele Schallip, Healy’s commanding officer. 
“While transiting to a collection site, we suffered a fire on a transformer. I am immensely proud of the crew for quickly extinguishing the fire and limiting damage to that equipment. In the Arctic, there are few rescue resources, and ice-covered waters make it difficult for rescue assets. 
"Crews operating in polar waters must be well-trained for emergency response, and responsible operation includes addressing any system degradation on a vessel before continuing operation in the high latitudes.”

Polar bear on roadside ice
Photo courtesy USCG Pacific

Healy is the United States' largest polar icebreaker and the Coast Guard’s only icebreaker designed and equipped with scientific instrumentation by the NSF to support Arctic research. The platform is ideally specialized for scientific missions, providing access to the most remote reaches of the Arctic Ocean. Healy is designed to break 4.5 feet of ice continuously at three knots and can operate in temperatures as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit.


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Future Women in Fire event October 19-20, 2024

Saturday, August 24, 2024

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

This opportunity includes interactive activities, discussion panels, viewing live demos, and networking with EMTs, Firefighters, and Paramedics in our region. 

Free.

Must be 18 to apply, King County residency preferred.

Application here
or use the QR code in the flyer

Applications due September 22, 2024


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September 2024 events at Third Place Books

Author event at Third Place Books
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Third Place Books has two featured author events in September. In addition, J.A. Jance will present her new J.P. Beaumont story on September 10, 2024

Thursday, September 12 at 7pm, Lake Forest Park 

Our blockbuster hit of September, the prolific Jodi Picoult meets with Julia Quinn, local mastermind of the Bridgerton series. Picoult's new novel By Any Other Name is about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays (ooh!!?)—who are both forced to hide behind another name. This event is ticketed.

Wednesday, September 25 at 7pm, Lake Forest Park 

Rumaan Alam's new novel Entitlement is a riveting tale for our new gilded age, a story that confidently considers questions about need and worth, race and privilege, philanthropy and generosity, passion and obsession. 

Alam's best known novel is Leave the World Behind, which was adapted into a decent Netflix film starring Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, and Mahershala Ali.

Third Place Books is located on the upper level of LFP Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Here is the full list of author events at Third Place Books in September 2024

Sept 3Sarah Kapit presents 'Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules' and 'Rachel Friedman and Eight Not-Perfect Nights of Hanukkah'
6:00pm
Sept 4Steve Duda presents 'River Songs: Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing'
7:00pm
Sept 5Hannah D Sharpe presents 'Between Lies And Revenge'
7:00pm
Sept 9Sisters in Crime Night (hosted by Marty Wingate)
7:00pm
Sept 10J. A. Jance presents 'Den of Iniquity: A J. P. Beaumont Novel'
7:00pm
Sept 11Natalie Lloyd and Will Taylor with Kirby Larson — 'The Witching Wind' and 'The School for Wicked Witches'
6:00pm
Sept 12Jodi Picoult with Julia Quinn — 'By Any Other Name'
7:00pm
Sept 15Storytime with Rushie Ellenwood — 'A Song for Nolan'
11:00am
Sept 17Linda M. Lockwood presents 'Sky Ranch: Reared in the High Country'
7:00pm
Sept 18Alisa Alering with Jaq Evans and Leif — 'Smothermoss'
7:00pm
Sept 19J. M. Miro presents 'Bringer of Dust: A Novel'
7:00pm
Sept 23Steve Hoffman with Matthew Amster-Burton — 'A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France'
7:00pm
Sept 25Rumaan Alam with Danya Kukafka — 'Entitlement: A Novel'
7:00pm
Sept 26Richard Kyte presents 'Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities (and Making Great Friends Along the Way)'
7:00pm

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Travels with Charlie: Grab your Raincoat

A beautiful rainy summer day to stay inside.

But Charlie needed to get outside. 
His look said “Grab your raincoat and let’s go”.

He was right.
Get going and look closely, things were sparkling in the rain.

Summer Rain
Photo by Gordon Snyder
Plus, The fresh air also tasted great.

Grab your Raincoat and go take a look.

Cheers,
Gordon Snyder


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Suspect arrested for stabbing in Bitter Lake, knife recovered

Knife recovered from scene of stabbing
Photo courtesy Seattle Police Dept.
By Seattle Detective Eric Muñoz

Seattle Police arrested a male for stabbing another man in the Bitter Lake neighborhood two and 1/2 weeks ago.

On July 31, 2024 at 5:02pm, patrol officers responded to reports of a possible stabbing near Aurora Ave N and N 143rd St.

Police located a 29-year-old male suffering from a laceration to his right arm. 

The Seattle Fire Department arrived on scene and provided medical treatment. The victim was transported to Northwest Hospital in stable condition.

Officers determined that an argument ensued between the two males prior to the stabbing. The suspect threw the knife at the victim, and it struck him in the arm causing injury.

The knife was recovered from the scene as evidence.

The 28-year-old man was arrested for Investigation of Assault and transported to King County Jail (KCJ). He was denied booking by jail staff for a complaint of narcotics ingestion and transported to Harborview Medical Center for evaluation.

Police later transported him back to KCJ and booked him into jail. Charges were referred to the City Attorney’s Office for Assault 4th Degree and Unlawful Use of Weapons.

Detectives with the Homicide & Assault Unit investigated this case.


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Gloria's Birds:Wow, did you see that crow whiz by, photog, asked Hedda House Finch

Female or young house finch
Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

You don't think it was a hawk, do you, she asked fearfully, continuing to watch (just in case).

(Methinks a fledgling or female House Finch, in our yard in Washington State last week)

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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Green pavement markings in Kenmore are part of Target Zero to create safer pedestrian and bicycle pathways


Year after year Kenmore has continued to make rapid progress in expanding their network of dedicated bicycle facilities! 


Green pavement markings indicate areas where bicycle facilities are installed – not all bicycle facilities are marked in green, but areas with special use or areas where traffic complexity increases (e.g. intersections, transit stops) are often marked in green to help draw attention to the areas of the road intended for use by cyclists. 

A lot of green paint has shown up on our roads in recent years, what does it all mean?

Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

Green bike lanes and bike crossings 
Bike lanes are all over Kenmore, but in areas of increased traffic complexity they are marked green to facilitate driver awareness of our shared environment. Whether a bike lane is marked green or not, drivers should always check for cyclists before crossing the bike lane or bike crossing, and a bike lane is never permitted to be used by motor vehicles for parking, turning, or travel except when directed by police or in an emergency such as a vehicle breakdown.

Green bike boxes
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

Green Bike boxes
 
Large bike boxes at intersections allow bicycles to queue in front of motor vehicles for increased safety and visibility, and help cyclists make left-turns at the start of the green light. Drivers are required to keep the bike boxes clear when stopped at a red light, and no-right-on-red signing will always accompany bike boxes at an intersection.

Green left turn boxes
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

Two-stage left-turn box
 
These left-turn boxes allow cyclists to make a two-stage left turn rather than mixing with motor vehicle traffic, and provide a safe place for cyclists to wait within the intersection between phases when completing a two-stage left turn. It places cyclists in front of queued traffic in order to complete the second stage of the turn with a head-start and from a highly-visible position. Normal intersection signal operation and signing keeps the left-turn box protected from traffic without any additional action needed by drivers.

Target Zero
These improvements are part of the City's Target Zero efforts to create safer pedestrian and bicycle pathways with the goal of achieving zero pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries in Kenmore by 2025.

More information
Read more to learn about these improvements on the City's Streets & Sidewalks webpage, specifically under the Biking in Kenmore section.


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Night closure of northbound I-5 right lane and on-ramp from NE 175th St

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Sound Transit will close the northbound I-5 right lane from NE 175th St and NE 190th St.

This includes the NE 175th St to northbound I-5 on-ramp.

From 11pm to 5am the following morning. 

Crews will be removing barriers as part of the Lynnwood Link Extension.


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Two events at Miyawaki Forest - storytelling and first birthday

Saturday September 28, 2024 from 10am - 12pm
Life of the Forest - Storytelling

Gather by the forest to hear Roger Fernandes - Native artist, storyteller and educator - share traditional stories of local Coast Salish Tribes.

Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 3:30pm - 5:15pm
First Birthday Party - Welcome Stone Unveiled

A year ago, 300 community members of all ages planted this forest. Celebrate with the unveiling of the Welcome Stone. Roger Fernandes will discuss the inspiration behind the images he carved in the 6' by 3' glacial rock.

These outdoor events include hands-on activities, refreshments, and tours.

Shoreline Historical Museum, 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Nearby bus routes: E line and 348

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Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party September 7, 2024

Volunteers at Five Acre Woods
Photo courtesy LFPSF
Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party Saturday September 7, 2024, 9am - 12noon

Join us, rain or shine, on the first Saturday of the month.

Restoration volunteers are busy improving your local forest park, Five Acre Woods.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome, children will need adult supervision and permission. Please sign in when you arrive. Dress for the weather. 

Bring your own gloves & tools if you prefer, we will have some to lend as well. Beverages and treats provided to volunteers.

Come & out and enjoy the forest

Questions? contact volunteer coordinator Polly Saunders at polly@gaiaict.com

Location:


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Iron Age

 




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Spartan Rec Center closed for maintenance August 24 - September 8, 2024

Spartan Recreation Center will be closed for annual maintenance from August 24 – September 8, reopening Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00am.

During this time, the wood floors will be refinished, and the facility will be deeply cleaned.

Spartan staff will be working remotely or taking a vacation, but for general questions, please email shorelineparks@shorelinewa.gov as it will be checked several times a day, or feel free to leave a voice mail at 206-801-2600 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.


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Jobs: Vault 177 Part-time bartender

Stock photo
Vault 177
Part-time bartender
$16.28 hr plus tips

Looking for a part time bartender for family owned craft beer and cocktail restaurant Vault 177 located inside Spin Alley Bowling Center in the Richmond Beach neighborhood of Shoreline. 


Days needed: Friday Night 6-10 Lane Service for Spin Alley Bowling, Saturday swing 11:30-9 or phase, Sunday 11:30-5, and Monday 6-9. 

This is a great opportunity to get in the door before our busy season begins in the fall! This position is perfect for someone looking to expand bartending/serving skills. Will train for the right applicant. Min wage, $16.28 plus tips. No tip pool. 

Must have valid Food Handlers and MAST permits. 

Email resume and/or cover letter to rose@vault177.com to apply or stop by and fill out an application.

Other positions available: Part Time C-Mechanic for Spin Alley Bowling and Part Time Prep/Line Cook!


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Dunn Gardens offers class in making salves and balms

Friday, August 23, 2024

Salves & Balms
Monday, August 26, 2024 @ 4pm - 5:30pm

Making herbal crafts is a fun and easy hobby to dive into. In this workshop, you will learn how to make herbal salves and balms, using commonly available garden herbs. 

A few herbs we will be using include Calendula, Comfrey, and St. John's wort. Participants will leave with the tools to create their own herbal ointments, and become familiar with ways to incorporate them into their daily lives. 

Class fee includes an herbal salve and lip balms to take home. We will also be serving a refreshing summer beverage.

Heidi Koonz has been a horticulturist at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden for 21 years, and began her herbal studies around that same time, completing an herbal apprenticeship in 2002. 

Since then, she has been avidly making herbal oils, tinctures, teas, balms, salves, and other herbal crafts, either for gifts, or to sell. She has also been teaching students these fun, and useful skills for over 10 years.

Dunn Gardens is located at 13533 Northshire Road NW, Seattle WA 98177



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Elections: Was King county elections able to read your signature

I voted - and my ballot
was counted
By Diane Hettrick

You did your civic duty and voted, getting your ballot in on time.

But let me ask you this: did you provide contact information (email / phone numbers) on the ballot envelope?

And more importantly, do you know if King County elections was able to verify your signature?

People's signatures change over time. Or perhaps, like my husband, you have a difficult signature. His ballot has been kicked out twice in the past decade. 

The first time we received a notice in the mail with a form to submit. After that, we took the option of having two people co-sign his ballot envelope.

King county elections has gotten more refined since then. Now we have signed up for ballot alerts.

At My Voter Information we provided basic information - first name, last name, birth date, house number - and you can skip one of the fields.

Click the button - the first thing it says: "We got your ballot - check the ballot tracker tab for more information"


The ballot tracker offers this:
Sign up for ballot status alerts or update your subscription information
Opt in for text or email alerts as your ballot is processed and counted.

Since we had already signed up, we got text messages telling us when our ballot was received, when the signature was verified, and when it was counted. 

Now we can relax and watch the recount for the Lands Commissioner race. With 51 ballots separating candidates for second place and a spot on the November ballot, every vote does count. In Shoreline there are two positions for precinct committee officer which are being recounted.

When you check your ballot status and discover that there was a problem with your signature, you have until Monday to "cure" your ballot and have it counted.


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Dembowski thanks Mary’s Place, welcomes Lake City Partners to reopen Northshore shelter with $675k in funding from King County budget

County Councilmember Rod Dembowski
Photo by Claudia Meadows

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski hosted representatives from the City of Kenmore and other partners to announce and welcome a new senior women’s shelter in what was formerly the Mary’s Place Northshore shelter in Kenmore.

Tom French mayor of Lake Forest Park with Rod Dembowski with gift from St. Mary’s Place recognizing his support over the years. Many attended from neighboring cities and North Shore Senior Center. Photo by Pat Deagen

The new senior women’s shelter, which will be operated by Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness, is possible thanks to $675,000 in funding secured by Dembowski in King County’s spring supplemental budget.

Mary’s Place CEO Dominique Alex
Photo by Claudia Meadows

Mary’s Place, which serves families experiencing homelessness, previously operated its Northshore shelter in the same location, a former King County Sheriff’s Office precinct building, but recently changed its model away from congregate shelter and decided to close their Kenmore location.

“Operating out of the county’s mothballed Kenmore precinct office, Mary’s Place has been a tremendous partner over the last seven years, welcoming over 500 families and nearly 1,000 children in our Northshore community and helping 191 families secure stable housing,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski. 
“Unfortunately their move left virtually no emergency shelter space in North King County, so I went to work with City of Kenmore officials and Lake City Partners – which already successfully runs the Oaks shelter in Shoreline – to see if a new shelter could be opened in the Kenmore location. 
"We then worked to identify $675,000 in the county’s budget to fund this project and I was thrilled to host today’s announcement event.”

Lake City Partners immediately responded to the inquiry with a plan to re-open the facility as a senior women’s shelter to provide a safe place for women over the age of 60 currently experiencing homelessness. 

The goal is to provide the seniors services to facilitate their transition into permanent, shared housing in a period of under a year. To do so, the shelter will leverage Lake City Partner’s existing programs and relationships with local service providers to connect senior women with needed services, promote co-habitation skills, and help them transition into permanent housing.

William Towey, Executive Director of Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness
Photo by Claudia Meadows

“Lake City Partners are thrilled to be opening a Senior Women's Shelter program in Kenmore,” said William Towey, Executive Director of Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness. 
“One of our fastest growing subgroups of unsheltered clients are very low-income seniors. This new shelter program will provide a much-needed increase in capacity to our North King County homelessness response -- one that serves senior women, a particularly vulnerable subset of our unsheltered clients.”

The new shelter is anticipated to open by the end of 2024 and will have space for up to 35 senior women at a time.

Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig
Photo by Claudia Meadows

"After seven years of partnership with Mary's Place, we are excited to welcome Lake City Partners to the old police precinct,” said Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig. “They have worked in Kenmore before, and will ensure that the building continues to be used to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness."

At Wednesday’s announcement, Councilmember Dembowski hosted City of Kenmore officials, Mary’s Place CEO Dominique Alex, King County Council Budget Chair Girmay Zahilay, elected officials from throughout North King County, representatives from Lake City Partners and the North Urban Human Services Alliance, and King County’s Department of Community and Human Services Director Kelly Rider to thank Mary’s Place for its years of operating the shelter and to welcome Lake City Partners. Photo by Claudia Meadows


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Office of the Secretary of State certifies August 6 Primary results, directs hand recount for Commissioner of Public Lands race


OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State certified the August 6 Primary results Thursday and directed a mandatory manual recount of all votes for the statewide Commissioner of Public Lands race. 
County election offices are estimating the recount will take seven business days to complete.

In the 2024 Commissioner of Public Lands primary contest, Democrat Dave Upthegrove defeated Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson for second place 396,300 votes to 396,249 votes — a difference of 51 (0.0064%). 

The candidate with the second-most votes following the statewide recount will join Jamie Herrera Beutler, a Republican and the race’s top vote-getter, on the November 5 General Election ballot.

The race is the closest statewide race in the history of Washington’s primary, exceeding the 1960 superintendent of public instruction primary where A. T. Van Devanter and Harold L. Anderson were separated by 252 votes.

“The mandatory recount underscores the importance of every vote and reaffirms the commitment of our county election officials to ensuring accurate election results. We ask for everyone's patience as county election officials administer the manual recount to ensure that the intent of every voter is accurately heard.”

Each of Washington’s 39 county canvassing boards will determine the date and time of the recount. Counties will review all ballots for the race, including overvotes, undervotes, and write-ins. After counties have completed their recounts, OSOS will certify the recounted results. The state will reimburse each county for all costs associated with this mandatory recount under RCW 29A.64.081.

Manual recounts, otherwise known as hand recounts, of statewide races are required when the difference between the candidates is less than one-quarter of 1% of the total votes cast for both candidates and also less than 1,000 votes.

Additional recount information can be found on the Office of the Secretary of State Elections website.

More than 1.9 million Washingtonians participated in the Primary, a 40.9% turnout of the state’s 4.8 million registered voters. Races on voters’ ballots included statewide executives, congressional positions, state legislators, Washington Supreme Court and Superior Court seats, and many local offices and measures.


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Capital Projects update from Shoreline Schools

Aldercrest (Cascade K-8 and Home Education Exchange) Field

From Shoreline Schools

As we enter this exciting back-to-school time of year, we are happy to share updates on the projects that you’ve seen in and around our school buildings in recent months.

These projects are all funded entirely or in large part by bonds that the voters of the City of Shoreline and the City of Lake Forest Park voted to approve. 

We are thankful to the local community for their continued support of the structural foundations that literally make learning happen in our schools.

What is a Capital Project?

Capital projects are large-scale, long-term projects that involve building new facilities or making significant improvements to existing ones. Capital projects are often permanent structural changes that are intended to increase the value of an asset, extend its life, or improve its capabilities. 

A school district’s Capital Projects (CP) fund is separate from their General Fund; money from CP cannot be spent on school operations, staffing, or materials.

Reminder: School starts this year on Tuesday August 27, 2024.


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North Cascades highway reopens after fires and mudslide


SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopened on August 22, 2024 between Granite Creek and Easy Pass trailhead (milepost 148-157) after having been closed since August 4 for fire activity and then a mudslide.

Before you start your engines, a few things to know:
  • Fire crews continue to work in the area in response to the Easy Fire and a 35 mph advisory speed zone has been posted between milepost 150 and 154.
  • Please do not pull over or attempt to pass through this area and remain alert for fire and maintenance vehicles exiting and entering the roadway.
  • Beginning 7am on Monday, August 26, there will be flagger-controlled traffic with a pilot car between milepost 150 and 154 so maintenance crews can continue to clear basins and restore drainage. The road will remain open without a pilot car during non-working hours.
Thank you to our crews for all of their work to clear ~7,000 tons of material after a mudslide buried sections of the road on Aug. 11 following a rainstorm.


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Pop-up Recology store for Shoreline residents


While the Recology store is being repaired after a flooding event, occasional pop-up stores will be available to Shoreline customers.

The next pop-up will be held at Shoreline City Hall from 10:00am - 4:00pm on Thursday, August 29, 2024. 


Shoreline residents can drop off LIMITED quantities of the following hard-to-recycle items: fluorescent bulbs, textiles, books, electronics, small appliances, Styrofoam, and small propane canisters. 

We will also be offering the option to pay your Recology bill in person!

When you arrive, enter City Hall and you can find our friendly team ready to assist you inside the council chambers. 

Please note: we will not accept any other hard-to-recycle items besides the ones listed above and this event is limited to SHORELINE residential customers, only.


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Wonderland offers a free screening tool to assess your child's development


Should my child be crawling? 

Use our free Ages & Stages Questionnaire to screen your child's development in these five areas:
  1. communication, 
  2. gross motor, 
  3. fine motor,
  4.  problem solving, and 
  5. personal-social.
Your child may be eligible for a comprehensive evaluation at no additional cost! Click here to learn more

Wonderland Child & Family Services is a nonprofit agency headquartered in Shoreline, serving children with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. Founded in 1969, Wonderland is dedicated to helping children meet healthy developmental milestones.


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Restoration work party events in Shoreline parks

Invest in the future of our city’s urban forest! Please join us for upcoming restoration work party events in Shoreline parks:

On Friday, 8/23 join us in Hamlin upper forest.

On Saturday, 8/24 we will be in

No experience necessary! Just bring your enthusiasm.

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


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NW Junior Pipe Band open house for future pipers September 24, 2024

NW Junior Pipe Band

The NW Junior Pipe Band will hold an open house at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 7 - 8:30pm. 18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177.

Learn to play bagpipes and drums! 

The Northwest Junior Pipe Band is looking for kids ages 8-18 who are looking for something fun and different! 

We are holding an open house and sign-up night on September 24th where you can learn more about the instruments, the band and what it takes to become a piper or drummer. No experience necessary!



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Super Blue Moon in first light

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Photo by Bruce Hill

Photographer's notes:

Had to wait for first light to get a better detailed shot.

So odd to have a full moon AND first light in the sky.

Actually looked behind me to see exactly where the sun is.

Facing South, guessing it is behind to the left, and the full moon is from "over the top" of Earth.

Perfect angles to do both at the same time.

--Bruce Hill


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Echo Lake Closed due to Algae Bloom

File photo from previous algae bloom in Echo Lake
Photo by Ann Michel

Echo Lake is to remain closed due to high fecal bacteria levels. 

The City recommends that people and pets do not swim, wade, fish, or engage in other activities that would cause contact with water. 

Please do not allow pets to drink the lake water. For water quality updates, visit www.shorelinewa.gov/waterquality and kingcounty.gov/swimbeach.

The City will continue to monitor and sample the lake weekly for both bacteria and algae concentrations and we are working with King County Public Health to reopen the lake as soon as it is safe to do so.

As a general reminder, please help us prevent high fecal bacteria levels by:
  • Keeping dogs on leash and picking up pet waste.
  • Not feeding water birds in the area. Ducks & geese poop where they are fed and, when fed on the beach, their droppings can cause fecal bacteria levels to spike.
The previously scheduled cattail pulling parties have been cancelled.


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