Shorecrest Drama presents Peter and the Starcatcher

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Based on the 2006 instant best-selling book by comedian Dave Barry and novelist Ridley Pearson, the multiple Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher has captured the hearts and minds of adults and children alike since its theatrical debut. 

Peter and the Starcatcher provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character, Peter Pan, and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook. 

In this wickedly imaginative play set on the high seas, we meet a poor orphan child simply called Boy, because in the absence of a mother and father, he was never given a name. His sad and lonely world is turned upside down when he meets Molly. 

The daughter of famous Starcatcher Lord Astor, our heroine is on a mission to save the world and protect a treasure trunk filled with magical starstuff from getting into the hands of evil and greedy pirate Black Stache. 

As they travel aboard a ship called The Never Land headed for faraway shores, Molly and Boy learn about love and friendship, and forge an unbreakable bond.

Peter and the Starcatcher will run from Thursday, November 14 through Sunday, November 17 and again the following weekend, Thursday, November 21 through. Sunday, November 24. 

Evening performance times are 7:30pm on Thursdays-Saturdays; matinees are at 2:00pm each Sunday. 

Visit our event page at Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your tickets. Advance ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12/students with ASB card; tickets purchased at the door on the day of performance are $20. Shorecrest High School is located at 15343 25th Ave NE in Shoreline.


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TODAY: CityLearn at Shoreline Library focuses on the Regional Crisis Response Agency


Presented by the City of Shoreline, the final CityLearn session of 2024 focuses on the Regional Crisis Response Agency!

When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

The Regional Crisis Response Agency (RCR) builds on the success of the RADAR program, first launched in Shoreline in 2017.

RCR now provides behavioral health crisis response via the 911 system through a collaboration among North King County Cities. 

Services provided by RCR are person-centered, focused on compassionate and immediate crisis response, de-escalation, resource referral, and follow-up. 

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the RCR program and the impacts on our community.

If you would like to attend virtually, register here for the zoom link.


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Flagger Certification Training at Shoreline Community College


Do you love the outdoors and need a flexible well-paying job? Shoreline Continuing Education is offering a Flagger Certification class on November 16th.

There are many Flagger jobs available right now because storm season is here and there are many construction projects in the region including paving and road work, painting, utility work, tree trimming, etc. 

Flagging contractors are always hiring and pay well.
 
Upon successful completion of the Flagger course, you will receive a Washington State Department of Transportation approved Flagger certification card that is valid for three (3) years. Also valid in Oregon, Idaho and Montana. 

In addition, you will receive a national American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger card, which is valid in the other 48 states (all except WA & OR) and is valid for four (4) years.

If you are a local business, we can provide both on-site classes along with offsite class accommodations for large groups and/or organizations. 

You must be 18+ years of age and possess a valid state approved ID.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: It's Fall!




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SHORELINE: I-5 overnight closures this week

Sound Transit contractor crews will work in Shoreline for the Lynnwood Light Rail extension project this week.


The work involves the following closures:
  • The two right lanes on northbound I-5 between NE 175th and 189th streets from 10:30pm to 5am nightly Tuesday, Nov. 5, through Friday morning, Nov. 8.
  • The two right lanes on southbound I-5 between NE 205th and 195th streets from 11pm to 5am nightly Tuesday, Nov. 5, through Friday morning, Nov. 8.
  • The NE 175th Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 from 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, until 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8.

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? November 6 - 12


By Kate Ledbetter, Destination Shoreline

Shoreline has a great lineup of events this week! Get creative at the LEGO® Block Party or challenge friends at Game On! with Nintendo Switch favorites at Shoreline Library. 

Book lovers can join the Richmond Beach Library Book Group to discuss Home Fire, while CityLearn offers a chance to learn more about The Regional Crisis Response Agency. 

Don't miss the Thanksgiving Sides Taste-Off, an inspiring Sip and Paint night, or the student and faculty short film showcase. With story times, Rainbow Bingo at the Senior Center, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

For more details and upcoming events visit https://www.destinationshoreline.com/calendar.
 
LEGO® Block Party
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Shoreline Library
Build together at an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire session or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks, you supply the imagination! Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library. Registration not required.
 
Game On! at the Shoreline Library
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Shoreline Library
Play video games on Nintendo Switch!  We've got Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and more. Snacks provided by Friends of Shoreline Library. Don't miss out! Grades 6-12. Registration not required.
 
Richmond Beach Library Book Group
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Richmond Beach Library
Book: Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie. New members are always welcome.
 
Shoreline CityLearn
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
7:00 PM  8:30 PM
Shoreline Library
This month, CityLearn goes on the road! This meeting will be at the Shoreline Library, 345 N 175th Street. Can't make it in person? Attend via Zoom! Register Here.
 
The Regional Crisis Response Agency builds on the success of the RADAR program, first launched in Shoreline in 2017.  RCR now provides behavioral health Crisis Response through the 911 system through a collaboration between north King County Cities. Services provided by RCR are person-centered, focused on compassionate and immediate crisis response, de-escalation, resource referral, and follow-up. This is an opportunity to learn more about how RCR serves the community.
 
CityLearn is a monthly opportunity to learn about timely topics in Shoreline. Meetings are open to everyone who lives and/or works in  Shoreline. Participants connect directly with City Councilmembers and staff from different departments.
 
Preschool Story Time
Thursday, November 7, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Richmond Beach Library
Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your preschooler’s early literacy skills. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Registration not required.  
 
Thanksgiving Sides Taste-Off at Shoreline Town & Country Market
Thursday, November 7, 2024
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Town & Country Market Shoreline
Join us on November 7th to sample all the delicious and festive sides our deli is offering this Thanksgiving. Sides are available a la carte, or as part of our holiday pre-orders here: Holiday Pre-Orders - Town & Country Markets Inc. Try them all and find a new favorite for your holiday table!
 
Sip and Paint, Travel Paintings, with Laura Brewer
Thursday, November 7, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drumlin
Bring your favorite 8" x 11" photo from your travels or a photo of your wishlist travel spot. Laura will show you how to transform your photo into a beautiful acrylic painting. Laura Brewer, from Art Adventures with Laura, is a local artist and teacher of many years. All supplies will be included for only $50, and the first glass is on us! Worried about your skill level? Laura is a pro at helping artists and artist-in-the-making explore their talent and improve their skills. All while having a great time. Sign up
 
Talk Time Class
Friday, November 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Richmond Beach Library
Practice speaking with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world. Registration not required.
 
Learn about your 2025 Medicare options at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center
Friday, November 8, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center
MedAdvise Licensed Broker, Carrie Hagel. will discuss the 2025 changes to Medicare options in a session on November 8, 2024. Free, but registration required due to limited space. Call the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center to reserve your seat 206-365-1536.
 
Student / Faculty Short Film Showcase
Friday, November 8, 2024
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Shoreline Theater (Building 1600)
Special event announcement! Shoreline Community College's Theater and Film Arts department is presenting a student/faculty short film showcase. Admission is free and pizza and other light refreshments will be provided.
 
RAINBOW BINGO at the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center
Friday, November 8, 2024
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center
Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center is thrilled to host RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O'Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers! Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards. The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.
$10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission. The chance to win great prizes, including cash! Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve beer and wine. $10 bingo cards will be paid for at the door with cash or check.
 
Story Time with Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser at Ridgecrest Books
Sunday, November 10, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Ridgecrest Books
We are so excited to be hosting Ben Clanton, the beloved creator of the Narwhal and Jelly series, and his co-author, Andy Chou Musser, author/illustrator of Home Under the Stars and Trees of the Pacific Northwest, for a story time featuring their latest book, "Paint with Ploof"! Ben and Andy will follow up story time with a drawing demonstration and book signing! No tickets required.
 
Reading Buddies at Shoreline Library
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shoreline Library
Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K-8 and English language learners in grades K-12. Reading Buddies share eBooks on an iPad. Book selection changes every two weeks. Students may bring a book to share. Look for volunteers wearing the green Reading Buddies t-shirt. Add your name to the sign-up sheet for a 30-minute spot at your reading level.
 
For more information and more upcoming events, visit the Shoreline events calendar on https://www.destinationshoreline.com/calendar
To have your event included please email DestinationShoreline@gmail.com.

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Holiday Open House and Gingerbread House Decorating at Town & Country Market December 7, 2024


On December 7, 2024, locally owned Town & Country (T&C) Market is hosting a festive Holiday Open House and Gingerbread House Decorating event at its Shoreline store.

Holiday Open Houses

At T&C, we consider you not just our guests, but our family. This December 7th from 12-4pm, we invite you into our market – our home – to share with you some of our favorite treats of the season. 

Department managers and staff will be stepping out from behind the counter to greet you with goodies to sample, festive cheer, and community spirit. 

Come visit some familiar friendly faces and delight in the little joys found at your local Town & Country Market this holiday season.

Gingerbread House Decorating

Come one come all to Town & Country’s annual gingerbread house decorating! 

On December 7th, for one day only, gingerbread kits will be on a can’t-miss half-price sale! Pick up one of our premium, pre-assembled kits at your local T&C and join us for some decorating fun! 

We’ll provide all the icing and candies you could possibly need for decorating, plus we’ll be serving hot apple cider and festive cookies! 10am-3pm: don’t miss it!



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Jobs: WSDOT Assistant Traffic Engineer – Regional Operations (WMS Band 3)

WSDOT
Assistant Traffic Engineer – Regional Operations (WMS Band 3)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$116,726.00 - $149,637.00 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire an experienced engineer looking for career advancement into a unique transportation leadership role as the Assistant Region Traffic Engineer located in Shoreline, a few minutes north of Seattle. 

As the Assistant Region Traffic Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing WSDOT’s nationally recognized Freeway Operations Program, which includes traffic management software development and maintenance, and Traffic Management Center (TMC) and Incident Response (IR) operations. 

This leadership position is also responsible for highway maintenance of traffic control devices including striping, pavement markings and signage. The successful candidate will have background and experience with providing strategic direction and managing multiple organizations, programs, and projects, as well as have the technical expertise to lead innovation in these critical WSDOT functions.

To achieve program success, this position directly manages a multimillion-dollar budget in operational and capital funding, including management of a multimillion-dollar fleet and facilities. The Assistant Region Traffic Engineer leads a combined staff of engineers, technicians, highway maintenance workers and IT personnel, working from multiple locations within the Region. Staff are represented by two unions, as well as several are in non-represented positions. A portion of the workforce covers 24/7 TMC operations.

If you are interested in taking on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply to lead this exciting and highly successful multimillion-dollar program, joining a diverse team of outstanding staff, technicians, and engineers to deliver the safety of the transportation infrastructure system throughout the region.

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Cruise around Seattle on Argosy Christmas Ship with Shoreline Recreation

Argosy Christmas ship cruise

Join Shoreline Recreation as we cruise around Seattle on the Argosy Christmas Ship enjoying carolers, light displays and other festivities. Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 3:30-8:30pm. 

Register Online

Hop aboard the Argosy Christmas Ship and cruise around Lake Washington enjoying festive lights and choir performances. 

We’ll be followed by a parade of decorated boats as we sail by onshore festivities from several different lakeside communities including the bonfire celebration at Matthews Beach. 

Drinks and food available for purchase aboard the ship with indoor and outdoor seating. Transportation, trip leader and boat tour included.

#8261 Sa 12/21 3:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Michael Young
Location: Spartan Recreation Center, Parking Lot
Fees: $71 Res/$85 Non-Res
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Today at Shoreline Library: Open enrollment for Health Insurance, ORCA pass, City Light discounts, EBT applications

Seattle King County Public Health department will be available for open enrollment:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
4:00pm – 7:30pm
Shoreline Library, Small Meeting Room
345 NE 175th St., Shoreline 98155

Get help with:
  • Health Insurance Enrollment
  • ORCA Lift & Subsidized Annual Pass
  • Seattle City Light Utility Discount Applications
  • Food Assistance - EBT Applications
For more information:

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LFP Police officers complete ABLE refresher program

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is pleased to announce that all sworn officers have recently attended and successfully completed the 2024 reinforcement module of the "Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE): An Update on the Science" refresher course, a 2-hour session.

The ABLE Project serves as a national resource for training, technical assistance, and research aimed at fostering a police culture where officers regularly intervene—and welcome interventions—when necessary to prevent misconduct, reduce errors, and support officer wellness.

The goals of promoting active bystandership in law enforcement include:
  • Strengthening police-community relationships
  • Minimizing unnecessary harm to civilians
  • Reducing unnecessary harm to officers
  • Lowering the risk of job loss for officers
  • Enhancing officer health and wellness
  • Increasing job satisfaction for officers
  • Reducing the risk of lawsuits against the department, city, and individual officers
  • Improving public satisfaction with their law enforcement agency
Currently, Lake Forest Park Police Lieutenants, Lt. R. Adams and Lt. D. Zanella, are certified ABLE instructors.


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Shorecrest Football earns second consecutive State Playoff berth with win over Mt. Vernon

Shorecrest football team
Football
November 1, 2024
Shoreline Stadium
Shorecrest 36 – Mount Vernon 28
Shorecrest overall record: 6-3

An elated Shorecrest Football team is headed back to State!

With a spot in the first round of the WIAA State 3A Playoffs on the line, the Scots prevailed 36 to 28 in a hard-fought battle against Mount Vernon, a WesCo North crossover opponent who came to Spartan Stadium in Shoreline ready to play.

For Shorecrest, coming off a convincing rivalry win last week over Shorewood in the Rotary Cup to secure the third spot in the WesCo 3A South, this might have seemed like an easy matchup: The Bulldogs came to town with only two wins on the season, against six losses. However, one of those wins was against Sedro Woolley, which was 6-2 on the year; and three of the other losses were by a touchdown or less. 

#16 Pavel Tatarinov kicks off to start the game for Shorecrest

As if to drive the point home, the Bulldogs – the Underdogs – lit Shorecrest up in their first drive, going the length of the field for the first touchdown, a 13 yard slant fired by Bulldog QB Kaiden Anderson to senior receiver #1 Michael Johnson. Scots defender Tyson Lasconia blocked the extra point, but the Scots were 6-0 with just a few minutes gone in this game. 

#8 Ben Chesnut eyes his touchdown ball coming into the bucket  

Shorecrest responded with a drive of its own that stalled out in the red zone, making it fourth down on the 14 yard line. With the Bulldog defensive line bearing down, Scots senior QB Danny “Dimes” Stephenson dropped a ball to a breaking Ben Chesnut for the score, Chesnut’s team leading 11th touchdown of the season. Tatarinov added the PAT – Scots 7, ‘Dogs 6.

Counterpunch: Mt Vernon drove the field again, with the Anderson-Johnson combination again turning a slant into a score, 23 yards for a second TD. This time the visiting team opted to tie things up with a two-point conversion to go up 14-7. Not stopping there, Mt. Vernon scored again, this time on a run from 15 yards out, again going for two on the PAT to go up 22-7 over the Highlanders with 7:20 to go in the first half. These Bulldogs had some game! And just like that the Scots were looking at a two-score deficit.

#7 Eli Gojdics celebrates his touchdown with #19 Max Beer and #5 Charlie Chin

It was time for Shorecrest to show some of its weapons. First up, and fired up, Eli Gojdics punched in from two yards out and with the Tatarinov PAT, put the Scots within 8 with 1:33 left in the half. Any running back will be quick to credit his offensive line – in this case, ironmen Michael Murray and Carter Nichols, who anchor the blind side and play nearly every down on defense as well; center sophomore Aram Suleiman, called into action mid-season to replace an injured Noe Cordova, and has blocked and accurately hiked each ball to Stephenson in the shotgun; and Tyler Glenn and Jacob Engle on the right side. Kudos to these five!

Anthony “Ant” Downing handles the pass for the two point conversion to tie the game.

Well, there wasn’t much time left in the half... but that didn’t matter much to senior Charlie Chin, who picked off an underthrown Anderson pass around his own 35 and returned it, looking like DK Metcalf got lessons from Christian McCaffrey, all the way to the Bulldog five. Chesnut took it the rest of the way, punching it in for the touchdown and his second score of the night. Down two, Coach Brandon Christensen and his offensive coordinator Mike Wollan, called for a two point conversion. Stephenson rolled out, spotting Anthony Downing just past the goal line. Downing slipped, but he managed to get a handle on the pass to tie up this game, 22-22, to close out the first half. Whew.

Chin goes low and Blidchenko goes high to stop #3 Gideon Hope as a gang of Scots stands ready to assist.

The second half was mostly Scots. Chesnut took the handoff on the first drive and ran it from 26 yards out, for his third touchdown of the night. Tatarinov got another PAT, and Shorecrest had just run off 22 straight points to go up 29-22. From then on the home team’s defense, which has been strong all year, showed their mettle. Nichols harassed the Bulldog backfield; #4 sophomore Isaiah Blidchenko played like a veteran, breaking up a crucial 4th and 9 pass attempt to kill a Mt. Vernon drive. Lasconia punched well above his weight, Chin, Chesnut and of course, Beers, all had big stops. It was a masterclass in stopping the run and the pass. #3 Soren Lirhus, a linebacker and running back, is also a nifty punter, dropping a high wedge shot that stopped at the Bulldogs two yard line with 3:10 left in the game.

#10 Danny Stephenson has a little “cele” after his touchdown run.

A final play for the highlight reel was a 60 yard Stephenson to Chesnut hookup to put the Scots on the one yard line. Stephenson, with a big assist to that O-Line, carried it in for the final Scot’s score of the night to put them up 36-22 with 3:10 left in the game.

Mt. Vernon did manage a final touchdown, with zero time on the clock, to make the final score 36-28, but this final regular season matchup for the Scots was terrific football for this group of teammates, in all facets of the game. And they’re not done yet.

Only twice in two decades has a Shorecrest team made it to the first round of State in back to back years – in 2004, and again in 2005, with Scot’s legendary running back Jesse Hoffman ravaging WesCo’s defenses under then head coach Mike Wollan. That year Shorecrest won their first state game, making it to the round of 16 before losing to Rainier Beach.

And now this season’s Highlanders have repeated this feat, earning back to back trips to the round of 32, advancing to face off this week against top-ranked Bellevue, which won the state championship back in 2005 (and last year).

The Scots will play this state game at 7pm at Bellevue High School, this Friday night, November 8, 2024. Come and cheer on the Highlanders!

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Election night results - November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The first count of votes in the 2024 general election for Washington state showed a preference for incumbents and Democrats. Candidates with a wide majority have done the math and are already claiming victory.

STATEWIDE
Ballots counted to date: 2,642,738
Ballots remaining to be counted: 793,865

King County
Ballots counted to date: 777,581
Ballots remaining to be counted: 153,738

As ballot tabulation continues, results will be released daily. The final results will be certified on November 26, 2024.

FEDERAL

President / Vice President (Washington state only)
  • Harris / Walz  58%
  • Trump / Vance 39%
U.S. Senator
  • Maria Cantwell 60%
  • Dr. Raul Garcia 40%
Congressional District 7
  • Pramila Jayapal 85%
  • Dan Alexander 15%
Congressional District 1
  • Suzan DelBene 64%
  • Jeb Brewer 36%
Congressional District 2
  • Rick Larsen 64%
  • Cody Hart 35%
MEASURES
  • 2066 regulating energy services - yes with 51% of the vote
  • 2109 - no with 63%
  • 2117 - no with 62%
  • 2124 - no with 55% 
STATE EXECUTIVE 

Governor
  • Bob Ferguson 56% 
  • Dave Reichert 44%
Lt. Governor
  • Denny Heck 57%
  • Dan Matthews 43%
Secretary of State
  • Steve Hobbs 60%
  • Dale Whitaker 40%
State Treasurer 
  • Mike Pellicciotti 58%
  • Sharon Hanek 42%
State Auditor
  • Pat (Patrice) McCarthy 59%
  • Matt Hawkins 41%
Attorney General
  • Pete Serrano 44%
  • Nick Brown 56%
Commissioner of Public Lands
  • Jaime Herrera Beutler 47%
  • Dave Upthegrove 53%
Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Chris Reykdal 54%
  • David Olson 46%
Insurance Commissioner
  • Patty Kuderer 57%
  • Phil Fortunato 43%
State Legislature 32LD - two positions
  • Cindy Ryu 75%
  • Lisa Rezac 25%
  • Lauren Davis 76%
  • Lori Theis 24%
State Legislature 46LD - two positions
  • Gerry Pollet 89%
  • Beth Daranciang 11%
  • Darya Farivar 88%
  • Simone Barron 12%
State Legislature 1LD

State Senator
  • Derek Stanford 96%
  • unopposed
State Representatives
  • Davina Duerr 70%
  • Mark Davies 29%
  • Shelly Kloba 96%
  • unopposed
JUDICIAL

The closest race on our entire ballot

SUPREME COURT - Justice Position #02
  • Sal Mungia 1,115,134 49.73%
  • Dave Larson 1,116,230 49.78%
  • WRITE-IN 11,091 0.49%

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Scene on the Sound - ferry and mountains

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

How iconic can you get? Ferry and snow-capped mountains. We are so lucky to have views like this within minutes or seconds of where we live.




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Shoreline real estate market shows significant changes in October 2024

The October 2024 Shoreline real estate market shows significant changes compared to October 2023:

  • Total Sales: Increased by 68%, with 57 homes sold in 2024, up from 34 in 2023.
  • Median Price: Decreased by 4%, dropping from $848,000 in 2023 to $816,000 in 2024.
  • Average Price per Square Foot: Rose by 10%, reaching $514 in 2024 compared to $469 in 2023.
  • Average Days on Market: Reduced by 18%, with homes staying on the market for 27 days in 2024 versus 33 days in 2023.
These trends indicate a more active market with higher sales volume and faster turnover, despite a slight decrease in median home prices.

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Halloween Tricks & Treats With Shorewood Girls Varsity Soccer - Chills, Spills and Thrills, Oh My!

Top row, from left: Varsity Coach Shaun Warner, Mady Finseth, AnaLeah Gonzalez, Rylie Gettmann, Avery Hogle, Maggie Alonzo, Harper Emanuel, Maddie Strasser, Lilly Burris, Kyla Smith, Frankie Lara, Abbey Lee, Sophie Schindler, JV Coach Travis Bear
Bottom row, from left: Asst Coach Dagmawi Terfasa, Shineun Moon, Maily Fly, Emmy Barron, Maggie Mauney, Whitney Ernst, Scarlett VonGunten, Jasmine Bea Lumbera, McKenna Anderson, Rilan Fly, Vol Coach Chris Guardiamo
Not Pictured: AD Joann Fukuma, Natalia Schweitzer

On Halloween night in the Pacific Northwest, it was a typical wet, rainy evening, but all was quiet in the Stormrays’ locker room. They were putting their feet up with a bye, as the #2 seed. 

Meanwhile, the 3A District 1 play-in contests were going ahead, with #5 Shorecrest facing #12 Meadowdale, at the familiar confines of Shoreline Stadium. 

In this all-Wesco South matchup, Scots were favored over the Mavericks, having won both home and away fixtures during the league regular season, and they duly edged Meadowdale by a singular goal, 1-0. 

Shorecrest will move on to face #4 Oak Harbor (Northwest Conference) away, on Saturday 11/2. 

Of greater interest, a few miles north, at Edmonds Stadium, #7 Edmonds-Woodway (Wesco South) faced off against #10 Everett (Wesco North), and the Seagulls pulled a trick on the Warriors, treating themselves to a surprise 1-0 win. 

Everett will move on to face #2 Shorewood away, on Saturday 11/2. In the other quarter-final matches, #1 Snohomish will play #8 Sedro-Woolley, and #3 Monroe will play #11 Mountlake Terrace, with the Cubs and Hawks out-spooking their play-in opponents. 

All quarter-final games will be played at the home field of the higher seed. The sweets of semifinals and finals beckon the winners, while the losers face the specter of the playoffs for third and fourth place. Qualification for State is at stake!

Ace Striker Lee Takes A Shot, Surrounded By Defenders

HOT FLASH:

Shorewood high school’s girls varsity soccer team put on a plucky performance last Saturday night in cool, rainy conditions at the 3A District 1 playoff quarter-final match of the league postseason soccer tournament. 

They wrapped up the Wesco 3A South league title on October 28th with a record of 10-1-1, qualified as the #2 seed for the District playoffs, with the best RPI ranking in the league. 

But #10 seed Everett did not care one whit about seedings nor RPI as they knocked out a favored Edmonds-Woodway team two nights ago, and they brought that same steely attitude against Shorewood at Shoreline Stadium, in a tighter than expected contest. 

The Seagulls had adapted by flooding the midfield to deny the Stormrays their passing lanes. Their main strategy was to punt the ball forwards, sideways, backwards, simply anywhere, to disrupt Shorewood's fluid, coherent movement. 

As a result the Stormrays dominated possession, but were profligate with several shots, and even when on target denied by superb goalkeeping, and twice by the crossbar. As the clock drifted towards the half, diminutive midfielder #11 finally bundled the ball into the net, 1-0. 

Att Mid Fly Goes On The Attack For Opening Score!

Everett would have to come forward to find an equalizer, and after a few hopeful long lobs, managed to earn a corner kick. A seemingly innocuous inswinger sailed untouched high above the Stormray keeper, and just below the crossbar into goal, which was either an outrageous bit of skill or luck, Seagulls did not care, 1-1, and there the half ended, all square.

In the second half, the Seagulls reverted to a ferocious defense, relying on occasional counter-attacking to threaten the opposing goal. They played an unusual 6-2-2 formation, heavily defensive, and dared the superior Stormray attack to beat them. 

Shorewood poked and prodded, but in the entire second half, Everett was resolute, denying the final pass to roving forwards just itching to score, time and time again. As the clock wound down to full-time, it dawned on the Stormray supporters with a chill, that Seagulls were content to play for a draw, and go to the lottery of penalty kicks. 

 FB Jasmine ‘Sockeye’ Lumbera powers home the Golden Goal!

Shorewood had 10 minutes of Golden Goal extra-time to avert this fate. The Everett plan was working, and the first five minutes flashed by without a score, due to superb goalkeeping on both sides, but mainly by the Everett keeper, as Stormrays again camped out in the opposing half, one futile shot after another. 

Under two minutes of time were left, and the dreaded shootout was looming, but Shorewood continued lobbing ball after ball into the box, when a cross, drifting between the intended strikers found the unlikely head of defensive fullback #5 (affectionately known as JBL) who soars high like a magnificent salmon, and in a blink flicks home a bolt from the blue, 2-1. 

Checkmate - a dramatic finish that releases equal parts delirium and relief, but Stormrays live to fight another day.

At the midway point of the District 1 playoffs, #3 Monroe defeated #11 Mountlake Terrace, 2-1; #4 Oak Harbor edged #5 Shorecrest, 3-2; #8 Sedro-Woolley beat #1 Snohomish after a goalless draw & PKs. 

So the semi-final matchups are Shorewood vs Monroe, and Oak Harbor vs Sedro-Woolley, on Tuesday 11/5, for the right to meet in the final, and qualify for State! 

Anything can and probably will happen, as there was tension and high drama at the old stadium tonight, where the unlikeliest players stepped up to keep Shorewood alive.

However, the journey is not over for Snohomish, Shorecrest, Everett and Mountlake Terrace, as they enter a playoff to try win 3rd or 4th place, and still go to State! Watch. This. Space.

--Story by TCA
--Photos by Todd Linton


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Washington state reaches 5M registered voters

Washington officially reached the 5 million registered voter milestone Monday, November 4, 2024.

The Office of the Secretary of State is dedicated to ensuring that all 5 million registered voters can participate in safe, accessible, and secure elections.

“Elections are an important opportunity for all Washington voters to shape the futures of our communities,” Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan said. 
“The Office of the Secretary of State encourages all registered voters to participate and vote on the candidates and statewide initiatives on the ballot this election.”

10,059 voters registered on Monday, Oct 28, 2024 the deadline for registering or updating voter registration online and via mail, setting a state record for online voter registrations in a single day. Eligible voters can still register to vote or update registration in person at voting centers until 8pm on Election Day, November 5, 2024.

Voters must return their ballots to a county drop box or voting center by 8pm Tuesday, November 5 for their ballot to be accepted. 

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 5 to be accepted. Washington has 544 official drop boxes and 67 voting centers across the state.

Washingtonians can visit VoteWA.gov to check the status of their ballot, print replacement ballots, and locate ballot drop boxes and voting centers near their registered address. 

A complete map of drop boxes and voting centers is available on the Office of the Secretary of State’s Elections webpage.

Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees areas within state government including managing state elections.


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Ridgecrest Neighborhood food drive for Hopelink

Today starts the 2024 Ridgecrest Neighborhood November/December Food Drive for Hopelink.

You do not have to live in our neighborhood to participate - and please feel free to donate multiple times.

All donations (including $) are appreciated.

There are three convenient locations for you to drop off donations and we have a link for cash donations (scan the QR code or use this link)

Most Needed Items:
  • Milk (Dried, Canned or Shelf Stable)
  • Non-perishable Meals (Instant Ramen, canned/pouched meals)
  • Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, SPAM, etc.)
  • Paper Products (Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Baby Wipes, Diapers including adult sizes)
  • Cereal/Oats
  • Nut Butters
  • Soup and Broth (low sodium appreciated)
  • Allergy-specific foods (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian)
  • Cooking Oil
  • Spices (salt, pepper dried herbs, etc.)
  • Hygiene Products (Dental Care, Soap, Shampoo, Feminine Products, Deodorant)
  • Beverages (Water, Juice)
  • Pet Food
  • Baking Items (Flour, Sugar, etc.)
  • ...and even leftover Halloween candy


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Shorecrest student wins award at All-American High School Film Festival in New York


From Trent Mitchell - Shorecrest Digital Photo/Video Productions Teacher

Shorecrest Video Production student Harrison Todd recently had two of his films screened at the All-American High School Film Festival in New York. 

Harrison attended the festival with his family and his movie 'Shimmer' won Best Visual Effects (out of 10 nominees and 60 Official Selections in the category from all around the world)!

Click here to watch his film. Within seconds of hitting play, you will see the award for Best Visual Effects is well deserved.



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Lake Forest Park Municipal Court operating with limited services until further notice

Due to a statewide data system outage, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court is currently operating with limited services until further notice.

Limited Services at Front Counter

The Court Clerk’s Office will remain open to the public during the outage with limited services. 

We encourage court customers to call or email before visiting in person (Phone: 206-364-7711, Email: LFPcourt@cityofLFP.gov) to confirm we can assist you. 

If you would like to make a payment on a case, please note that the Court Clerk’s office can accept payment by check or money order only; neither cash nor credit card payments (whether in person or online) will be accepted during the outage.

Hearings on Traffic Tickets (including camera tickets 

These hearings will proceed as usual via Zoom or in person.

Proceedings in Criminal Cases 

If you are scheduled for a hearing on a criminal case, you should attend Court on your scheduled date and time. If you have further questions, please contact your attorney.

Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc., P.S.
655 West Smith St, Suite 210
Kent, WA 98032

Phone: 253-859-8840
Fax: 253-859-2213
Website: https://sbmhlaw.com

Scheduled Support Services/Probation Appointments 

If you have an upcoming appointment scheduled with probation, please attend as scheduled.


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Attn: Last minute voters - get your ballot in the drop box before 8pm

Ballot drop box at the 192nd/Aurora Park n Ride
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

King County Elections locks every drop box at 8pm. They said that every election they find ballots sitting on top of a drop box.

They collect those ballots but they are not counted.

We have drop boxes at Lake Forest Park City Hall, Shoreline Library, 192nd and Aurora Park n Ride. If you will be in other parts of King County, here is the map with info on all the drop boxes. 

--Diane Hettrick



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Vehicle from hit and run found but driver and friend still at large - WSP asks public's help

This is the actual vehicle from the hit and run fatality on NE 145th October 30, 2024

WSP detectives are asking for the public's help to locate the driver of the 2007 GMC Yukon involved in a deadly hit and run crash at N 145th St and Stone Ave N on October 30, 2024. 

Investigators believe there is another vehicle associated with the Yukon that provided assistance to the fleeing driver.

Driver of 2005 Chevy Silverado provided assistance to fleeing hit and run driver

That vehicle is a silver 2005 Chevrolet Silverado with black hood and black rear driver side quarter panel. 

Do you live in this area?
Review your video cameras to look for the vehicles associated with the hit and run on N 145th 

Investigators are asking anyone who lives west of I-5 between Northgate Way and N 145th St to review their video cameras between 6:20pm and 7:30pm on October 30, 2024. 


Please upload any video using this QR code. 

Additionally, detectives are seeking anyone with information on the driver of the GMC Yukon to contact Detective Ivan Sergeev at ivan.sergeev@wsp.wa.gov


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Snow on the Olympics

Monday, November 4, 2024

Photo by Lee Wolfe

The first snow of the year and the Olympics finally look like they are supposed to!

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


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Coho have arrived in Lyon and McAleer Creeks

You can see a video of coho salmon in McAleer Creek in November 2, 2024 at this link.

Elementary schools release a large number of coho fry through the Salmon In the Schools program, (see previous article) and the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation and several private citizens operate remote site salmon egg incubators in the neighborhood.

Juvenile coho fry are fairly common in our streams year around, and in the fall if all goes well adults make their way into our streams. 

Coho salmon like to move into area streams after a good rain, and the break in the weather this Saturday provided a good opportunity for salmon surveys. 

Much of both Lyon and McAleer creeks pass through private property, making complete surveys impossible, but a survey of accessible areas between SR 522 / Bothell Way and the culvert beneath Perkins Way revealed three adult coho salmon, including a pair spawning over a redd (nest where eggs are laid).

All three were seen within the boundaries of Pfingst Animal Acres Park at NE 178th and Brookside Blvd in Lake Forest Park.

It’s quite possible that additional coho are spawning downstream of SR 522 / Bothell Way, but most of that section is on private property. If you live there, take a look!

Coho prespawn mortality, Lyon Creek, Lake Forest Park, November 2, 2024

A survey of Lyon Creek from the mouth through Whispering Willow Park turned up a single deceased coho salmon (in Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve). 

This fish, a female, had not yet spawned. Pre-spawn mortality is common in urban streams, particularly for coho, due to toxic residue from tires being carried from roads directly into streams after rains (more information and links at this excellent site produced by Wild Fish Conservancy)
 
With continuing rain in the forecast, it’s likely that more coho will be coming our way. Keep an eye out when the stream drops after a rain. Streamside homeowners … you might just find salmon in your back yard!

You can report sightings of salmon via the North Lake Washington Salmon Watchers reporting link using your phone and this QR link.

--Dr. Jeffrey S. Jensen


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