Shoreline Area News

Scene on the Sound: TS Golden Bear

Thursday, July 3, 2025

TS Golden Bear
Photo by Jan Hansen

TS Golden Bear is the training ship of the California State University Maritime Academy (CSUMA), a campus of the California State University.

The first training ship of the then–California Nautical School was known as the Training Ship California State, then as the TS Golden State. Since then, there have been three ships to bear the name TS Golden Bear.

The current Golden Bear was transferred to the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) from the US Navy in 1994. She was converted for use by the then–California Maritime Academy and transferred there in 1996.

Her sister ship, the TS State of Maine (formerly USNS Tanner) currently resides as the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy.

--Wikipedia

Parkwood's 3rd Annual Best in Shoreline Pet Show - Sunday July 13, 2025

Parkwood's 3rd Annual Best in Shoreline Pet Show - Sunday July 13, 2025, 3:00pm at Twin Ponds Park

Your Parkwood Neighborhood Association is hosting the 3rd annual Best in Shoreline Pet Show in Twin Ponds Park. Go to BestInShoreline.com to learn more and register your pet.

All Shoreline residents and all types of pets are welcome. Bring your dog, cat, or other beloved pet. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Best trick
Most fashionable
Most free-spirited
Best kid pet handler
Best exotic pet
Best trained
Most ridiculously good looking
And of course, Best in Show!

Our esteemed judges will include local community members. Participating local pet business will be on hand to answer questions about your pets..

Activities start at 3:00pm with free popsicles for kids, followed by the pet show on the grass between the playground and soccer field. Picnic tables are limited, so bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the festivities comfortably.

Bring the whole family, including your furry (or other) friends to celebrate the wonderful pets of Parkwood and the greater Shoreline area!

Twin Ponds Park - next to the playground

N 155th St & 1st Ave NE

Story time with authors at Ridgecrest Books July 20, 2025

Michelle Jing Chan / Chloe Ito Ward Story Time on July 20, 2025 at Ridgecrest Books

Michelle Jing Chan is back at Ridgecrest Books for another amazing story time to promote her new book,

100 Days: A Story of Sisterhood and Michelle always brings friends!

This time Chloe Ito Ward will be joining us and reading from her picture book, Made For More.

We'll have story time, coloring pages, and a chance to chat with these authors/illustrators!

Grab brunch from the food truck or a coffee from the Drumlin or Cafe Aroma and join us for story time!

Ridgecrest Books 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Discover the Art of Mosaics this July at Shoreline College

Shoreline College is offering a series of mosaic art classes designed for beginners and creative enthusiasts alike. Taught by mosaic artist Aleksandra Nadbitova, these workshops guide participants through traditional and modern mosaic techniques (no prior experience required).

Introduction to Mosaic Art is a creative deep dive into the fundamentals of mosaic making. Participants will learn how to design and construct their own decorative pieces. With expert instruction and all materials provided, it’s the perfect weekend workshop for anyone looking to try something new.

Mosaic House Number Workshop: In this creative and hands-on workshop, students will learn how to design and make a beautiful, durable mosaic house number for their home. The outdoor mosaic house number will be approx. 11” x 27” inches.

Class details:

Dates: July 12 - July 13 | Days: Sat: 10 am - 3 pm & Sun: 10 - 11 am | Fee: $129 | Location: 2900 Building; Room 2905

Mosaic Stepping Stones: Create a custom stepping stone for your garden or home in this fun and creative mosaic class! Using colorful tiles and glass, you’ll design and assemble a unique mosaic pattern that’s both decorative and durable. 13+

Class details:

Dates: July 26 | Times: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Days: Sa | Fee: $59 | Location: 2900 Building; Room 2905

With all supplies included and plenty of creative freedom, these mosaic art classes offer an inspiring way to spend a summer weekend. Space is limited and registration is open now.

More information or register here

If kids eat foxglove call Washington Poison Center

Washington Poison Center

We’ve been getting lots of calls about young kids eating foxglove flowers

The blooms contain potent heart-affecting toxins, so keep your kiddos away!

Always supervise smalls kids outdoors & teach them not to touch or taste plants

What to watch for: nausea or vomiting, irregular heartbeat, dizziness or confusion

Call us immediately if a child eats foxglove: 1-800-222-1222

Three new paramedics at Shoreline Fire

New paramedics John Clark, Hans Hurn and Tess Parkhouse

Congratulations to our three new paramedics at Shoreline Fire!

They completed 10 months of training down at Harborview Medical Center.

They are completing their training back in Shoreline and start shift very soon.

Welcome back John Clark, Hans Hurn and Tess Parkhouse!

(They look much more relaxed than they have the last few months!)

--Shoreline Fire

Make a Super Sock Puppet and Tabletop Stage July 7, 2025 at the Richmond Beach Library

Make a Super Sock Puppet and Tabletop Stage

Monday July 7, 2025 at 11am

Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline WA 98177

Under the instruction of puppeteer Cheryl Hadley, make a colorful fuzzy puppet with working mouth, plus small cardboard stage to decorate and take home. All tools and materials provided.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Ages 6 and older, ages 6 to 7 with adult.

The event is full, but you can register for the wait list.

Please register. Accompanying adults do not need to register.
At 10 minutes past the start time, unfilled spaces will be given away to those who may be waiting.

For the Birds: Why You Find Feathers

By Christine Southwick

Feathers and wings are the definition of What is a bird?! Nothing else in the world has feathers!

There are only six types of feathers

Even more impressive, there are only six types of feathers, with the most obvious feathers being the long flight feathers.

These are the feathers that we see when birds are flying—long feathers on the wings that propel these fabulous entities forward toward their destinations, be it short distances or from pole to pole.

The feathers that we find are almost always the flight feathers. Why is that true?

Because they are large enough for us to notice them.

And because many are brightly colored and we simply don’t want to ignore them.

We want to identify them, to learn from which bird they came. We are tantalized by them. Feathers allow birds to fly, which most have us have aspired to at some time in our lives.

Small white tail feathers found on the ground are likely from our local Dark-eyed Juncos.

Birds replace all their feathers yearly because feathers wear out from use, from sun exposure, storms, from dealing with vegetation. This replacing of feathers is called molting.

Feathers are made from keratin, the same protein as fingernails, and once a feather grows to its appropriate size, it is dead, just like hair.

All feathers need to be replaced to stay functional for warmth, cooling, resisting rain, and for optimal flying. This molt usually takes place in spring to late spring, with some species exceptions.

Most warblers and some others, like American Goldfinches, have an extra molt called the alternate molt which creates those striking breeding plumages.

Red-shafted Northern Flicker tail feathers--woodpecker feathers are stiff
and have a pointed end to help them prop against tree trunks

Molt proceeds in symmetrical steps to enable flying even while in the process of molting. This sequential process, well documented, is one of the best ways to age birds. When a bird is molting it loses matching feathers on each wing so that the bird can still fly. People looking up will see what looks like holes in the wings.

Because molting requires a huge amount of energy to grow and replace the lost feathers, breeding birds will delay their molt until they are through feeding their offspring.

So look and watch our local crows: Crows flying right now with “holes” in their wings didn’t breed this year. The crows that are raising young won’t molt until July/August So when you see crows with “holes” in their wings in August, you can bet that they have raised young this year.

And the last obvious view of crow molts is a time when their neck feathers have dropped, and it looks like someone strangled them.

Found a feather and want to ID it?

Go to: https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/idtool.php

Communi-trees: A Free Tree for You, a Greener Shoreline for All

Free trees in Shoreline

Shoreline residents, businesses, schools, and churches can get free trees through Communi-trees, the City’s tree giveaway and planting program.

Why trees? Trees clean our air and water, provide shade, reduce stress, and make neighborhoods more beautiful. Communi-trees helps grow a healthier, greener Shoreline.

Communi-trees participants receive:

A free tree, watering bag, and mulch
Tree planting and care training
Planting help (based on volunteer availability)
Tree care reminders

Want help picking the right tree?

Schedule a free, optional site visit now at ShorelineWA.gov/Communitrees for personalized advice—and if you do, you can request more than one tree!

Starting July 15 – apply for your free tree! Don’t miss out on this tree-mendous opportunity!

Applications close on August 31st. Apply at ShorelineWA.gov/Communitrees

Please know that supplies are limited. Not all applicants may receive a tree.

'We the People' gathering in Mountlake Terrace July 4, 2025

“We the People” in Mountlake Terrace Friday, July 4, 2025 from 3:00 – 4:30pm

236th St SW & 56th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace
Hosted by Democracy in Action (MLT/Lynnwood/Edmonds/Brier)

Event details and RSVP

This peaceful gathering is about showing up for justice, inclusion, and the basic rights enshrined in our Constitution—free speech, equal protection, and the idea that power comes from the people. It’s not a protest against our country—it’s an act of love for it, especially in a moment when core democratic principles are under threat.

We’ll be holding signs, waving flags, and reminding each other that patriotism isn’t just fireworks and barbecues. It’s standing up for dignity, for truth, and for each other—especially when it’s hard.

--Dustin DeKoekkoek

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This is the only protest scheduled locally for the 4th of July

Other events:

Every Sunday in July - Shoreline / Edmonds border at 205th and Aurora 1-2pm

"Good Trouble Lives On" events on Thursday July 17, 2025 from 4:30 - 6pm

Shoreline at 175th and Aurora / Midvale
Lake Forest Park at Bothell / Ballinger
Lynnwood Hwy 99 / 196th SW in Lynnwood
Kenmore 4-6pm
Edmonds Civic Center Playfield 5:30 - 7:30pm

Safety Day July 12, 2025 with Lake Forest Park Police Department

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Get Ready for an All-New, Action-Packed Safety Day with the Lake Forest Park Police Department!

Saturday July 12, 2025, 10am to 12pm in front of Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155

We’re shaking things up this year, and you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun!

Safety Day is back and better than ever — packed with everything you know and love plus some brand-new surprises you’ll have to see to believe.

What to Expect:

Free helmets & life jackets

Fan favorites like the bounce house & Noodle Wash!

Bigger, better bike safety course

Live music & awesome new sponsors

Mystery attractions (we're keeping them secret... for now!)

Tons of fun from our amazing community partners

Safety Day 2025 is shaping up to be our best one yet, and we can’t wait to see you there!

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – July 2 - 8

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – July 2 - 8
From a hometown neighborhood 4^th of July kiddie parade and karaoke nights to hula dancing by the beach and disaster prep with veterans, Shoreline is full of fun, connection, and community this week!
Explore our weekly guide to upcoming local events. For all the upcoming Shoreline events this week visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar

Destination Shoreline Featured Events of the Week:

KARAOKE NIGHT at Darrell's
Thursday, July 3
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Darrell's Tavern
First Thursday every month at 8 PM. 21+ KARAOKE NIGHT – NO COVER!

Highland Terrace 4th of July Kiddie Parade
Friday, July 4
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet at 2nd NW and 159th at 11 AM on the 4^thWe have been doing this fun, very old-fashioned little parade for years. The kids are pulled, pushed or drive themselves around the block a few times and then we stop to share some refreshments. There are always surprises, too. Cookies and juice contributions are encouraged.

Heroes Café-Shoreline
Tuesday, July 8
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Seattle Scottish Rite Center
Coffee and Pastries will be available at 9:00 am with Lunch provided by Crista Senior Living at 11:15 am. A Veteran program will start at 10:00 am with a Formal Opening, Flag Salute, POW/MIA Flag Placement and July Birthdays Acknowledged. Join us for a BBQ lunch and conversations on Disaster Preparation with a Panel of Experts. We are due for a big shake and extreme Heat events are occurring annually. A Limited supply of home emergency kits will be available from Home Depot. Veterans, Family, Friends and the Community are Welcome. Heroes Café-Shoreline is the largest gathering of Veterans on a monthly basis in King County. Unique among Veteran Organizations is that there is nothing to join, You Just Show Up!

Noon Concerts - Halau Hula O Napualani
Tuesday, July 8
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Join us July 8th for a Pacific Island Dance performance by Halau Hula O Napualani at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

Family Friendly Karaoke in the Park
Tuesday, July 8
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cromwell Park
Come to Cromwell Park each Tuesday this summer and sing your heart out. Karaoke is free and open to everyone. This is a FREE family friendly event.

For more information about life in Shoreline, WA and upcoming events visit: www.DestinationShoreline.com

Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline. Whether you’re planning to sell, buy, or simply explore your options, Kate Ledbetter is ready to provide expert guidance tailored to your unique real estate needs. Visit www.KateLHomes.com for more information.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: A Good Buddy ? ?

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

Attorney General Brown wins court order blocking Trump administration’s dismantling of Health and Human Services

SEATTLE – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today, along with attorneys general from 19 states, secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ensuring continued access to critical public health and social service programs.

On May 5, Washington co-led the coalition states in suing to stop the Trump administration’s sweeping and unlawful directive, which left HHS unable to carry out many of its most vital functions.

Today, Judge Melissa R. Dubose of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island blocked the administration's mass layoffs at several key HHS agencies while the case proceeds.

“This ruling affirms that Secretary Kennedy can’t abruptly and unlawfully cut off crucial, congressionally mandated health services,” said Brown.

“That is the very definition of arbitrary and capricious, not to mention cruel to the federal employees performing those essential services in our states, and the millions of residents relying on them."

More information here.

King County Council sends Medic One/Emergency Medical Services levy to ballot for renewal

Levy to continue funding for Medic One to be on the November ballot
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The King County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved placing a six-year levy proposal on the November ballot. This levy would secure continued funding for the county's Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program through 2031.

“King County’s EMS system is one of the best in the world and has saved countless lives,” said Councilmember Reagan Dunn, the prime sponsor of the legislation.

“This proposal ensures that our life-saving services remain funded and accessible while decreasing the tax burden on our residents. It’s a win for the community, the EMS, and our taxpayers.”

The Medic One/EMS system serving King County is primarily funded with a countywide, voter-approved EMS levy. The current levy expires at the end of 2025.

The proposal, which now goes to voters on the November ballot, is expected to generate up to $1.4 billion over the next six years. It would also set the maximum levy rate at $0.250 per $1,000 assessed value (AV).

“King County leads the world with our Medic One program,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski, who cosponsored the legislation at Council.

“I’m proud to cosponsor this legislation to make sure we continue our leading role in emergency medical response.

"I thank our first responders for their dedication, professionalism, and service to our county, and am honored to support legislation that ensures we deliver the resources they need to continue saving lives.”

King County’s Medic One/EMS system provides regional response, which is part of a tiered system of care.

Providing life-saving services on average every two minutes, “cardiac arrest victims in King County are two to three times more likely to survive compared to other communities across the nation,” Dunn added.

The November election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. To learn more about King County’s EMS system, visit kingcounty.gov/ems.

Worker Bees are busy at Echo Lake Park Native Plant area

Three generations of the Leinweber family volunteered at the Echo Lake Native Plant Zone

Story and photos by Ann Michel

We had a great work party this week. New neighbors met old neighbors, kids filled wheelbarrows, grown-ups got a work out and we all ate banana bread.

The Native Plant Zone at Echo Lake Park is happily crowding out the invasive plants, filtering our lake water and creating habitat for critters.

Neighbors and BECU staff worked side by side to restore native plants at Echo Lake

A very special thanks from the native plants to Laurel Stromme, Mary Jo Fiery and Maia Lark, all from BECU, and three generations of Leinwebers!

The buttercups are not happy about meeting Janine and Arthur Sullivan, Brian and April Brennan, or Pat Deagan. Sorry about that, buttercups.

Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts announces Campaign for King County Assessor with backing from 60+ local leaders

Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts
running for King County Assessor

Shoreline, WA — Shoreline City Councilmember and current Mayor Chris Roberts has officially announced his candidacy for King County Assessor, launching a campaign centered on restoring integrity and delivering transparent, effective leadership to one of the most vital offices in county government.

Roberts, a four-term councilmember with over 16 years of experience overseeing one of Washington’s fastest-growing cities, is entering the race with a proven record of public service and a deep understanding of how to manage growth, affordability, and accountability.

“Our county deserves a leader who listens, leads with humility, and fights for everyone, not just the well-connected,” said Roberts.

“We need an Assessor focused on keeping people in their homes, especially by improving the processing of senior and low-income property tax exemptions. King County deserves an office that works for the people, not around them.”

Roberts emphasized his experience in local government as a key qualification for the role.

“As a longtime councilmember, I’ve helped lead Shoreline through tremendous change, providing steady oversight and management of city staff during some of our most challenging years,” he said. “People should expect more from their leaders, not less.”

Roberts enters the race with significant momentum and support from over 60 local and elected leaders, including:

King County Councilmembers Girmay Zahilay and Rod Dembowski
State Senator Javier Valdez and State Representatives Chris Stearns, Lauren Davis, and Amy Walen
Port Commissioners Fred Felleman and Ryan Calkins
Former King County Assessor Lloyd Hara
Plus dozens more across King County

If elected, Mayor Roberts will be the first Native American to serve in an elected King County government position.

For more information, to volunteer, or to support the campaign, visit www.electroberts.com.

Fireworks shows around the region

Thanks to Congresswoman Suzan DelBene for this map of fireworks shows in our area.

Personal fireworks are illegal but there are half a dozen shows around Washington's 1st Congressional District.

Green Shoreline Partnership work parties this week in Shoreline parks

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Please join us this week for restoration work parties in Shoreline parks with the city-sponsored Green Shoreline Partnership!

This week we have events at the following parks:

Wednesday, July 2

Hamlin Park, 9am – 12pm

Thursday, July 3

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 9 – 11:30am

Friday, July 4

Hamlin Park, 9am – 12pm

Saturday, July 5

Hamlin Park, 9am – 12pm
Boeing Creek Park, 10am – 12pm
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 9 – 11:30am & 10:30am – 12pm (beach clean-up)
Shoreline Park, 11am – 1pm
Echo Lake Park, 2 – 5pm

Sunday, July 6

Twin Ponds Park, 9am – 12pm

Shoreline City Manager to appoint Pool Facility Advisory Committee

Old Mountlake Terrace pool

Are you interested in helping to plan for a potential new pool facility in Shoreline? Then apply to be a member of the City’s Pool Facility Advisory Committee (Pool Committee).

The City Manager will appoint 12 to 14 community members to serve on the Pool Committee. They will meet from September 2025 through February 2026.

Next spring and summer (2026), the City Council will discuss whether to place a pool facility funding measure on the November 2026 election ballot. As a starting point for that discussion, the City Manager will provide the Council with a recommendation.

The Pool Committee will review and provide input on pool designs, purposes, and costs. They will also learn about the funding model. After this review, the Committee’s main goal is to provide a recommendation to the City Manager. He will then use that information to help create his recommendation to the City Council.

The Pool Committee will meet eight times in person at Shoreline City Hall. We will hold the meetings on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00pm.

If you are interested in serving on the Pool Committee, please visit shorelinewa.gov/poolfacility for details and to fill out the online application.

If you would like a paper application, you can email hmdelacruz@shorelinewa.gov or call 206-801-2227.

Applications are due by 5:00pm July 28, 2025.

The City Manager is looking to appoint a broad range of community members. Committee members will receive a $50 stipend per meeting. You don’t need to have prior experience serving on a committee or a board to apply.

In addition to the appointed community members, a member of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services/Tree Board and a Shoreline School District staff representative will also sit on the Pool Committee.

For more information about the project and to apply to be a member of the committee, go to shorelinewa.gov/poolfacility.

Join the fun at Wet N' Wild July 12, 2025

WET N’ WILD IS COMING – And It’s Free

One of the joys of summer as a child is running through the sprinklers. Imagine the fun of multiple sprinklers, a giant slip n’ slide, water balloon launching and more on a beautiful summer day in the park with families in your neighborhood.

The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association invites you to join the fun at the seventh annual Wet N’ Wild on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 3-5pm at Sunset School Park 17800 10th Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177.

The event is free to all. Bring fun loving kids of all ages, your chairs and beach towels, and prepare to have a great time.To volunteer or ask questions, contact Pete Gerhard at petegerhard@gmail.com.

Local author: Nights of Hunger: A Cocktail of Grief, Dreams & Dating for Old-Ass Women

Local author Pamela Katims Steel has written a memoir of her journey toward healing after the sudden death of her husband Patrick.

She shares it in Nights of Hunger: A Cocktail of Grief, Dreams & Dating for Old-AssWomen.

The last four-plus years of my life, since my beloved husband Patrick died, have been challenging - to put it mildly.

Beyond tennis and traditional therapy, I’ve found healing through writing a memoir in which I bare my soul.

I invite you walk with me through the depths of devastating grief, the slow climb toward the light, encounters with the unexplainable, and a few absurd tales from today’s dating scene.

Readers have described my story as raw, vulnerable, courageous, entertaining and deeply authentic.

The book is available through Amazon in either print or Kindle format.

Paramedic Craig Overfield retires from Shoreline Fire

Paramedic Craig Overfield

Craig Overfield began his fire service career in 1989 as a volunteer with the City of Fircrest. In February of 1995, Shoreline was fortunate to welcome him aboard, where he would go on to serve with dedication for the next three decades.

Throughout his career, Craig wore many hats—serving on the aid car, the engine, as a promoted driver for six years, and in the role of acting Lieutenant.

He ultimately pursued and achieved his Paramedic certification, graduating from Harborview’s Class 33.

Over nearly two decades as a medic, Craig cared for countless patients and navigated some of the most challenging calls with professionalism and compassion.

He will be remembered not only for his clinical skill and leadership but also for his ever-present smile and his gift for finding humor—even during the most difficult moments.

Thank you for your service to our community and department.

The Fourth of July: a pet's least-favorite holiday

Lost dog
Photo by Dale Lydin

About half of all pets that go missing every year are lost around the Fourth of July.

Fortunately there are steps you can take to help keep your dog, cat, or other animals safe from the bang, boom, and pop of fireworks.

Before the Fireworks

Exercise your pet in the daytime before fireworks begin. That can help tire them out so they sleep through the peak of the noise.
Check your pet’s license, ID tag, and/or microchip, and make sure the information is up to date in case your pet escapes. Pets with ID are much more likely to be returned to their owners.
Create a safe space in your home. Set up a quiet, comfortable room with familiar bedding and toys where they can relax. You may also consider using a white noise machine, a fan, or soft music to mask some of the fireworks noise. Cats often like a covered crate or a space under a bed where they can hide.
Check with your veterinarian about calming aids that could help, and be sure to have those items in hand well before Independence Day.

During the Fireworks

Keep your pet indoors. If they’re normally kept outside, consider bringing them into a well-ventilated garage, shed, or basement. Don’t leave them outdoors, as they could hurt themselves trying to escape.
Close windows and curtains to block the flashes and reduce outside noise. Keep pets occupied with their favorite toys, chews, or treat puzzles.
Stay calm, and don’t yell at or scold your pet if they seem frightened.
Don’t assume that your pet won’t react to fireworks just because you haven’t had problems in the past. Sometimes, pets become sensitive to loud noises later in life.
Never bring a pet to a fireworks show

Remember: Cats hide - Dogs run

You may find your cat in places you didn't think possible
Your dog may be blocks away from home

Where it's legal to discharge fireworks

Not anywhere in King County

No location in King County is legal to discharge fireworks.

In Snohomish county, with date and time restrictions:

Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Monroe and Snohomish
Darrington and Stanwood
Sultan

In Kitsap county, also with date and time restrictions:

Bremerton
Port Orchard

Fox13 created a comprehensive list which you can read here.

Burn Bans: King County and Snohomish County

Stage 1 Burn Ban in Effect for King County

Effective June 30, 2025.

Not Allowed:

Yard debris burning

Land clearing burns

Allowed (with precautions):

Recreational fires in approved fire pits

Barbecues – gas, wood, or charcoal

For full details and safety guidelines, visit: kingcounty.gov/fire

The Snohomish County Fire Marshal has issued a countywide burn ban July 1 through August 31.

Recreational fires are still ok –

those are the only type of fire allowed year-round in South County Fire’s service area.
Recreational fires must be small (less than three feet wide and two feet high), at least 25 feet away from any structure or combustible material, constantly attended and you must have a water source nearby.

It’s never okay to burn garbage, yard debris, or create smoke that impacts your neighbors.

More info at: southsnofire.org/OutdoorBurning.

Grocery Outlet store opening in old Office Depot / post office site in Mountlake Terrace - hiring staff now

Correction: They are going into the old Office Depot / Post office station. Yes, the old Comp USA was across the street, later to be the Gene Juarez Academy.

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The large building that originally housed ~~CompUSA~~ on the border of Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace in the Ballinger Neighborhood will house a new Grocery Outlet store.

The owners, who also own the Lynnwood Grocery Outlet, are hiring staff now and planning to open in August.

They are holding a hiring fair at the store Tuesday July 1 from noon to 4pm and Wednesday July 2, 2025 from 2pm to 6pm.

Mountlake Terrace Grocery Outlet, 24360 Van Ry Blvd, Mountlake Terrace WA 98043.

You can also email your resume to mountlaketerrace@groceryoutlet.com or apply online at groceryoutlet.com/careers

The 3rd of July Family Celebration is a beloved tradition in Mountlake Terrace

Monday, June 30, 2025

3rd of July at Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace

3rd of July Family Celebration

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Drive

This year’s festivities will begin at 6:00pm. The fun will include pie eating contests, field games, a DJ and food trucks. A fantastic fireworks display over beautiful Lake Ballinger will be the highlight of the event when darkness falls at approximately 10:00pm.

2025 Food Truck Lineup

Although personal fireworks are illegal in the city, the City Council authorized a fireworks display with a professional pyrotechnics company. The fireworks show will take place over the lake. The boat launch and waterfront areas, including the new fishing pier, will be closed.

The spectator viewing area will be on the hillside within the park – directly to the south and southeast of the Mickey Corso Community Clubhouse (also known as the Mountlake Terrace Senior/Community Center).

Park and clubhouse restrooms will be closed to the public but there will be portable restrooms on site. Strong attendance is expected so please plan ahead and be prepared for any weather conditions. Please bring chairs or blankets for seating. Drivers are encouraged to avoid this area as there may be congestion.

There is no onsite parking available, so walking, biking and rideshares are strongly encouraged.

Limited parking for guests with disabilities is available at the clubhouse parking area.

Other options include free parking at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center or paid parking at the Nile Shrine at 6601 244th Street SW followed by a walk along the Lakeview Trail. If you are taking the bus, Community Transit route 130 drops off across the street from Ballinger Park

More info: email or call 425-744-6287

Fort Hays State University announces Spring 2025 Deans’ Honor Roll recipients

Fort Hays State University

HAYS, Kansas. - Fort Hays State University has named 1,841 students to the Deans Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester.

The Deans Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only.

To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Lake Forest Park, Washington

Morgan Kelly

Fort Hays State University was founded in 1902 on the grounds of Fort Hays, a nineteenth-Century frontier military outpost.

FHSU today is a regional comprehensive public university where determined, innovative and caring faculty and staff share a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

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