Halloween decor in Shoreline

Thursday, October 17, 2024

 
Photos by Lee Lageschulte

Halloween decor around Shoreline. The Jack o'lanterns and the ghost are on 6th NW near 200th. The cheerful orange tree is near Einstein Middle School.on NW185th.

Send your Halloween photos to Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com!


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Richmond Highlands Park closed for construction beginning October 22, 2024

Concept design for Richmond Highlands Park

Construction is set to begin on the next 2022 Park Bond Project! 

On October 22, 2024 we will begin construction at Richmond Highlands Park 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

During construction, the park will be closed. We anticipate completing the improvements by the end of 2025.

Improvements will include a parking lot with lighting; frontage improvements; walkways; a sensory trail; a multi-sport court; a play area; a picnic shelter and tables; new plantings; and more! 

The Richmond Highlands Recreation Center will be open during construction.

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Dia de los Muertos @ Evergreen Washelli November 1, 2024


Our family at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home invites you and your family to our Dia De Los Muertos celebration on Friday November 1, 2024 from 5pm-9pm.


Join us for a night of enriching Mexican culture to celebrate those we have lost with music, dancing, food & art. 

This is a free event, perfect for all ages!



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LFP Councilmember responds to article on affordable housing in Lake Forest Park

LFP Councilmember Tracy Furutani
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park
By Tracy Furutani, Councilmember, Lake Forest Park

I take exception to Oliver Moffat’s article “Barriers keep affordable housing out of Lake Forest Park and the city’s plan is late for review” (Shoreline Area News, October 7). I offer some significant corrections.

First, Lake Forest Park’s Comprehensive Plan Update – Housing Element is, in no sense, late. The state deadline for adoption of the update by the City Council is December 31, and the city of Lake Forest Park will easily meet that goal. The timeline laid out by King County for its cities does not indicate any other deadline.

Lake Forest Park’s Planning Commission has been working on the housing element of the update (and the other sections of the update) for a year and a half. They have held an open house and a public hearing, as well as a public survey, all in an effort to gain different perspectives of what LFP residents want to see for their city in 2044. The planning commissioners have worked with SCJ Alliance, a consulting firm that works with many local municipalities’ planning commissions in developing comprehensive plans and updates.

The example cited in the article, which states LFP needs to build 760 more units of affordable housing (164 of them for permanent supportive housing, or PSH) over the next twenty years to meet county targets, is used to browbeat LFP. Of course, the “760” figure is in the context of the 797 already-existing units of that housing stock within the city – thus, LFP would need to double that stock over the next twenty years!

LFP is not unique in that regard; Shoreline has 6531 units of the type described in the article, and needs to build 8969 of them in the next twenty years (more than double) to meet county targets. Kenmore has 2377 such units, and needs to build 2498 in the next twenty years (again, more than double). These figures are from the 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies document Appendix 4. Spoiler alert: NO city does much better for this type of housing.

Oh, and PSH? Shoreline has 89 such units, Lake Forest Park has 9, and Kenmore has none. We all can do better.

No LFP city staff or planning commissioner is quoted, or even cited, in the article. Many of the points I raise could have been clarified with one phone call. In fact, the residents of LFP worked with city staff to hold a well-attended housing forum last month to discuss these same legislatively-mandated changes in the comprehensive plan housing element. During that forum, potential solutions, such as community land trusts and shared housing, were introduced. I wish that some of that discussion could have been captured and presented in this publication.

Lake Forest Park is not exemplary in its allocation of housing types – racial covenants, redlining and other historical discriminatory practices have all played roles in the question of who gets to live where. But to pillory LFP specifically for an issued shared by all cities does a disservice not only to the hard-working LFP city staff, planning commissioners and residents, but to ALL city staffs, planning commissioners and residents who are trying to find solutions that allow housing for all.


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9th annual mattress sale fundraiser at Shorecrest High School to help fund the band program and its students

9th annual mattress sale fundraiser at Shorecrest High School
Sunday, November 3, 2024

This event helps fund the band program and its students. On Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 10am to 5pm we will have 30+ mattress on display in the Shorecrest High School gym.

If it can be had at a retail mattress outlet, it can be had at our one day sale. Prices are generally 10-25% less than retail and the customer service is top notch! 



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Great Washington ShakeOut exercise on Thursday, Octobr 17, 2024


An earthquake can strike at any time! Are you prepared? 

Practice with millions of others this Thursday October 17, 2024 at 10:17am. It's a great time to also practice your tsunami evacuation drill! 

Register for the Great Washington ShakeOut here to practice & improve your level of earthquake & tsunami preparedness. 

Everyone can participate! 

More on WA's tsunami hazard HERE


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Comment on Draft Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan update

Graphic courtesy City of Shorelline

Over the past year and a half, the City of Shoreline has been working with the community to update its Comprehensive Plan. You now have an opportunity to comment on the draft Plan and on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). 

The DEIS shows the potential impacts of the Comprehensive Plan Update and the needed mitigation measures to address growth that may occur over the next twenty years. There will be several opportunities to provide comments.

How to access draft Plans
  • The DEIS and draft Plan are available for public review on the Picture It: Shoreline 2044 project webpage from October 15 through 5:00pm November 14.
  • Public Informational Meeting: A public informational meeting on the Plan and DEIS will be held on October 24, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.
  • Planning Commission and Public Hearing: Following the public informational meeting, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at their Special Meeting on October 24 at 7:00 p.m., also in the Council Chamber.
How to Comment
  • The DEIS and draft Plan are open for a 30-day public and agency comment period. Comments on the DEIS may be provided at the public meeting, public hearing, or submitted in writing to:
  • Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. November 14, 2024
The City will provide responses to the public comments in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) issued following the close of the public and agency comment period.

The Comprehensive Plan is the city’s primary policy document for guiding growth and development and covers a wide range of topics such as environment, land use, housing, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, utilities, and capital facilities. 

The DEIS and draft Comprehensive Plan will be available for review from October 15 to 5:00pm November 14. Links to the documents can be found on the project webpage: Picture It: Shoreline 2044.


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Parent group protests school closing

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Highland Terrace Elementary
Photo by Frank Kleyn

A group of parents, originally from Syre, Brookside, and Highland Terrace, is advocating for "no school closures" in the Shoreline School District.

Save ALL Shoreline Schools is being joined by other parents, as people begin to realize that closing one school can impact many more, as boundaries are adjusted and students are moved to make room for students from the closed school.

Since closing one school does not make up the budget gap, parents are very concerned about what district-wide cuts are coming.

And they are directing citizens to contact legislators, as school funding comes from the legislature.

Their stated goals in order of priority:
  1. A Commitment For Adequate Funding. We advocate for the proper funding of our school district and all districts throughout Washington to prevent cuts and school closures.
  2. Transparency in Budgeting. We seek a clear understanding of how school closures relate to the larger budget crisis. A savings of $1.3 million does not address the overarching budget shortfall exceeding $8 million. We request information on additional cost-cutting measures being considered and alternatives to school closures in order to understand trade-offs.
  3. Collaborative Decision-Making. We believe in collaborative decision-making and problem-solving to tackle budget challenges before any decisions regarding school closures are made.

The task force has recommended that Highland Terrace Elementary be closed (see previous article). The final decision on whether to close a school and if so, which one, is entirely up to the elected School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susana Reyes.

There are two upcoming meetings of importance to this issue:
  1. Shoreline School Board meetings - the next one is Tuesday October 22, 2024 6-8pm
  2. The local chapter of the Washington Educators Association will be hosting an Education Funding Crisis Town Hall on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 6 - 7:30pm at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Legislators from the 1st, 21st, 32nd, 44th and 45th legislative districts have been invited.
--Diane Hettrick


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Shoreline High Schools' cross-country teams clash at Hamlin

 (L-R) Harper Birgfeld, Max Billet, Otto Erhart
Photos by Todd Linton

WesCo triple dual meet was held October 15, 2024 at Hamlin Park in Shoreline.

Shorecrest girls took team honors as Freshman Harper Birgfeld (414) wins the individual title with a time of 22:28 on the hilly Hamlin Park 5-kilometer course.

Otto Erhart (Sr) first to cover the boys course with a time of 17:56 for 5-kilometers as Shorewood boys score 16 points in the win.

Both Otto Erhart (493) and Max Billet (489) have set school record marks this year at the 5-kilometer distance.

As the Shorecrest and Shorewood coaches have the teams work toward peak performances late in the season, the upcoming meets to watch are..

  • WesCo South Championships October 26th Granite Falls WA Meet info
  • District 1&2 Championships November 2nd Lakewood High School Arlington WA
  • Washington State Championships November 9th Pasco WA  Meet info

There is quite a buzz among Shoreline High School distance running fans as this is shaping up to be a very special year for Shoreline High School runners.

--Todd Linton


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Go smell the candytuft

 
Photo by Seattle Poppy
A field of candytuft along the parking at the newly refurbished Ridgecrest Park smells wonderful. You can smell it for yourself at 108 NE 161st St, Shoreline, WA 98155 - go in on NE 161st from 5th Ave NE.



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Task force will recommend district close Highland Terrace Elementary

Parents from Syre, Highland Terrace and Brookside wait to hear which of the three schools will be chosen for closure - photo by Oliver Moffat

By Oliver Moffat

A task force will recommend the district close Highland Terrace Elementary next year.
 
At an October 15 meeting, while parents watched from a nearby assembly room, the School Capacity Review and Closure Consideration task force voted to remove Syre Elementary and Brookside Elementary from further consideration for closure and will recommend the school board close Highland Terrace Elementary at the October 22, School Board Meeting

The district will hold two public hearings about the closure: one December 4th at Highland Terrace and another later in January. 

To redraw the elementary school boundaries, the district is assembling a new Boundaries Committee that will meet starting in November through the end of January. Information on the Boundaries Committee and information on how to apply is available on the district’s website.
A map from the Shoreline school district website shows the current nine elementary school boundaries 

Once home to three high schools, five junior highs and nineteen elementary schools with nearly 18,000 students at its peak, the Shoreline School District has shrunk to just over 9,000 students and is once again facing budget shortfalls. Shoreline has a long history of closing schools dating back to the end of the baby boom more than fifty years ago. The last time Shoreline went through this painful process was in 2006 when the district shuttered North City Elementary and Sunset Elementary. 

Elementary School Closures in the Shoreline School District (Closure Year):
  • Hamlin Park Elementary (1965)
  • Cedarbrook Elementary (1971)
  • Cromwell Park Elementary (1971)
  • Paramount Park School (1971)
  • Richmond Beach Elementary (1971)
  • Ronald Elementary (1971)
  • Aldercrest Elementary (1982)
  • Hillwood Elementary (1982)
  • Horizon View Elementary (1982)
  • Meridian Elementary (1982)
  • North City Elementary (2007)
  • Sunset Elementary (2007)
Earlier this year, the district assembled the School Capacity Review and Closure Consideration task force to recommend which of the district’s ten elementary schools the School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susana Reyes could close next year. 

The task force spared Meridian Park, Cascade K-8, Parkwood and Briarcrest in May and Lake Forest Park and Ridgecrest were removed from closure consideration in June. 

Echo Lake Elementary was spared by the task force at an October 1 meeting

The final decision on whether to close a school and if so, which one, is entirely up to the elected School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susana Reyes. The closure decision and any new school boundaries is expected to be finalized in time for Kindergarten open enrollment in January of 2025. 

Facing a budget emergency, the Shoreline School Board approved a budget this year with a deficit of over $4 million. The district estimates closing an elementary school will save about $1.2 to $1.3 million per year and forecasts it will deplete its unreserved funds next year. 

Although closing a school may be necessary to balance the budget, it will likely be insufficient because teacher and staff compensation accounts for 87% of the district’s $182 million budget.

Despite the McCleary decision, in which the state Supreme Court ordered the Legislature to increase funding for schools, Washington still lags behind other states in adequately funding K-12 education. According to School Financial Data, relative to Washington’s economic output, the state spends less to fund public schools than the national average. 

Schools across the state are facing budget shortfalls, laying off staff and closing schools. In a letter to Governor Inslee, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said “no matter how you look at the numbers, Washington currently underfunds K–12 education by around $4 billion per year.”

The local chapter of the Washington Educators Association will be hosting an Education Funding Crisis Town Hall on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 6 - 7:30pm at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Legislators from the 1st, 21st, 32nd, 44th and 45th legislative districts have been invited. 
 
A November ballot measure (2109) if approved by voters, would repeal the state’s capital gains tax, which collects up to $500 million per year for schools.

Information on how to attend a school board meeting and submit public comment is available on the district’s website

Corrections: Dates were corrected in the beginning of the article.


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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline October 16 – 22


By Kate Ledbetter, Destination Shoreline

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline
October 16 – 22

This week in Shoreline is packed with events for all ages and interests! Head over to the library for some gaming fun or bring broken items to the Fix-It Night to learn some repair skills at the Shoreline Tool Library. 

Get into the Halloween spirit with the Hamlin Halloween Haunt, or explore the fall foliage at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden’s plant sale. Cheese lovers can enjoy Wisconsin cheeses at Town & Country, while art enthusiasts can catch a live glass blowing demo at CafĂ© Aroma. From community walks to cultural events, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

For more details or visit https://www.destinationshoreline.com/calendar.
 
Game On! at Shoreline Library
Wednesday, October 16, 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.
 
Fix-It-Night @ Shoreline Tool Library
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Shoreline Tool Library
Bring your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at the Shoreline Tool Library! It’s time to start collecting all those items around the house that need to be fixed but you don’t know how! Volunteers will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry in on your own. You are encouraged to enjoy the community of reuse! View the event calendar to register online.
 
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Fall Plant Sale 
Friday, Saturday, Sunday - October 18th-20th!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Join us for our Fall Plant Sale - October 18th-20th! Enjoy our selection of trees, shrubs, ferns, and perennials both native and foreign ready for fall planting in your garden! Plus, discounts on select plants! Members always save 15% on full-price plants. All proceeds benefit the ongoing support of the garden through the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation.
 
Talk Time Class
Friday, October 18, 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.
 
Shoreline Walks - Kruckeberg Garden Flower Walk - Free
Friday, October 18, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Richmond Beach Congregational Church
Walk from 195th St. up 20th Ave. NW and then through Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens where we’ll have a chance to check out the new boardwalk and fall foliage and flowers. We’ll return to our starting location via 12th Ave. NW.  This walk is rated moderate for some hills.  Restroom available at the Garden. Meet in the parking lot of Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 15th NW and NW 195th St, far north end of parking lot behind church.
Walk is approximately: 2.8 miles / 1.5 hour
Walk Rating: Moderately Easy
Meet at: Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St. (rear parking lot)
Walk Leader: Bonnie
**If there is heavy rain or wind, this walk will be rescheduled for the next Friday, October 25th, 2024 @ 12:00pm.***
 
Hamlin Halloween Haunt
Friday, October 18, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hamlin Park
Join us for Shoreline’s annual Hamlin Halloween Haunt! Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, ride the hay wagon, pose in your costume in the photo booth, and play Halloween games. The first half hour is dedicated to activities with reduced sensory stimulation. Hamlin Halloween Haunt is a free Halloween event held outdoors at Hamlin Park.
 
Shoreline Walks - Parkwood Elementary School to "Apartment-land" Walk - Free
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Parkwood Elementary School
We will walk past the school up a fairly long hill through the Parkwood neighborhood, then work our way through the ever changing landscape of new apartment and condo complexes west of the new light rail station. If the weather is favorable, we will cross 145th and walk through the Lakeside School campus, then backtrack to Twin Ponds Park. Otherwise we will go directly to the park where we will walk on a trail along the edge of one of the ponds on our way back to the Parkwood School.
Walk is: 3 miles/2 hours.
Walk rating: Moderate (some hills and trails)
Meet at: Parkwood Elementary, 1815 N 155th St.
Walk Leader: Donna
 
Saturday Family Story Time at the Shoreline Library
Saturday, October 19, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shoreline Library
Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills. Restrooms closed. Portable restrooms available in the parking lot. Registration not required. 
 
Talk & Taste: Wisconsin Cheese Spreads at Shoreline Town & Country
Saturday, October 19, 2024
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Town & Country Market Shoreline
Explore the flavor and versatility of high-quality cheese spreads. Take a trip to the heart of America's dairyland with a visit from the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin! Learn about the flavor and versatility of high-quality Wisconsin cheese spreads, try them in an assortment of delicious recipes, and discover the world of creative possibilities found inside the tub.
 
Shoreline Historical Museum Library Program
Saturday, October 19, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shoreline Library
BOTTLES & BOTANY: A PHYSICIAN’S TOUCH
A presentation on the archaeology and history of medicine in northern King County. Join us as we discuss medicinal practices through the lens of historical documents and artifacts from the museum’s collection.   
 
Giving Together Fundraiser: Cioppino
Sunday, October 20, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Town & Country Market Shoreline
Pick up a heartwarming bowl of cioppino and support local food banks
Stop by your local Town & Country Market Sunday October 20th for a delicious lunch that tastes good AND does good! We'll be selling bowls of cioppino with crusty bread for a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds benefit our local food banks through our Giving Together program, so treat yourself or a loved-one and let’s work together to make our community a better – and tastier – place.
 
Dan Friday Glass Blowing Demo & Glass Art Pop-Ups
Sunday, October 20, 2024
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Café Aroma
Experience the magic of glass art at Refract in Shoreline this weekend! Enjoy live glass blowing demonstrations and pop-up galleries featuring local artists, including the talented Dan Friday. Ask questions, learn about the art, and shop for unique glass pieces throughout the neighborhood. Admission is free, but ticket reservations are available for seating—plus, the first 100 ticket holders get a special gift.
 
Reading Buddies at Shoreline Library
Tuesday, October 22, 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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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Graveyard





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Kenmore police respond to shooting and to dramatic burglary

Burglars crashed a stolen car into a business to gain entry.
Photo courtesy Kenmore Police

Kenmore police dealt with two separate incidents of note during the past week.

During the early morning hours of October 8, 2024, Kenmore Officers were dispatched to a shooting in the parking lot in the 7500 block of NE Bothell Way. 

Officers located a victim, who had been shot and suffered non-threatening injuries. The suspects fled the scene before officers arrived. The King County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is following up on the investigation. There is no suspect information to share at this time.

Then during the early morning hours of October 15, Officers responded to a commercial alarm at a business in the 6200 block of NE Bothell Way. 

They found that unknown suspects had used a stolen vehicle to crash through the front doors of the business, stealing merchandise from inside. They then fled in two other vehicles staged near-by.
The investigation of both incidents is ongoing.

Kenmore, like Shoreline, is a contract department of the King County Sheriff's Office.


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Learn Bollywood Dance at the Shoreline Library

Bollywood Dance at the Shoreline Library on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 2-3pm.

Cost: FREE

Dance to songs from Bollywood movies. Learn choreography from dances that are part of the largest movie making capital in the world - INDIA!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Free but please register here

345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155


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Your Voice, Your Vote: Register and Vote at the Shoreline Library October 24, 2024

Ballot drop box at Shoreline Library
Your Voice, Your Vote: Register and Vote

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Thursday, October 24, 11am-6pm

Exercise your right to vote! Learn about the upcoming General Election, register to vote, update your voter registration and get your ballot. 

King County Elections’ staff will provide assistance and resources to ensure a smooth and informed voting experience.

Registration not required. Drop in.


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First Draft staged reading presentation at the Driftwood Players on November 10, 2024


Join the Driftwood Players for a FREE First Draft staged reading presentation of "One Night at the Ranch" written by Kirsten McCory & Lori Stein and Directed by Kirsten McCory. ONE NIGHT ONLY - Sunday, November 10 at 7pm! 
Admission is FREE! Learn more about EDP's New Works Program and reserve your free seats here

One night at the Ranch (The Fantasy Ranch that is, a brothel in Wadsworth, Nevada), Sahara and Madam DeeDee sing a karaoke of “YMCA” and then argue over a letter. While Jaznelle keeps the client busy, Mercy and Niclette share a bottle of Crown Royal while comparing and contrasting and complaining about the clientele coming out of L.A. these days. 

To complicate matters, the mysterious Kelstro Corporation has become business partners with the Ranch’s enigmatic, egg-hating owner Del Delmonico. Will the new rules and regulations bind the women together or encourage them to tear each other apart?

Features the acting talents of: Melody Mistlin, Telisa Steen, Rita Baxter, and Jenn Olivier.

Expected Run Time: 60 minutes, with no intermission

Content Warning(s): Adult language, discussions of domestic abuse, gun violence, prostitution and physical violence



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Seattle police officers rescue man from an oncoming train in Downtown Seattle last week

Watch the heart-stopping video here

On October 7, 2024 at 9:16pm, patrol officers responded to reports of a man experiencing mental health crisis sitting on a ledge high above the train tracks near 2nd Ave Exit and East Jackson Street.

Officers began speaking with him in hopes of getting him to back to safety. Police dispatch requested inbound trains to be stopped, yet a train was already inbound.

The man slipped and fell approximately 25 feet onto the rocks below and suffered serious injuries and was unable to move.

Policemen on the lower platform ran across the tracks to rescue the man while a train approached them at high speeds. An officer dragged the man to safety, risking his life, with only seconds to spare.

The 57-year-old male sustained multiple fractures. He was treated by the Seattle Fire Department and transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.

Due to the rescue efforts by first responders, the man survived.


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King County Council Passes Motion Expressing Opposition to Passage of State Initiative 2066


At its October 15, 2024 meeting, the King County Council passed Proposed Motion 2024-0331, a motion expressing the Council’s opposition to Initiative 2066 and encouraging the voters of King County to reject Initiative 2066 at the November 5, 2024 general election.

The initiative, if approved by voters, would repeal or prohibit certain laws and regulations that discourage natural gas use, and/or promote electrification, and require certain utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers.

The text of Motion 2024-0331 is available here.



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Travels with Charlie: Beautiful day for walking around the Sound

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Photo by Gordon Snyder

Charlie and I headed to Edmonds area. Beautiful day for walking and sniffing around the Sound.

Southerly view from Sunset Ave. is Edmonds Ferry with Olympics in the background and Roses in the foreground.

Photo by Gordon Snyder

Later, we headed along Olympic View Dr and stopped at the bench at Stamm Overlook Park. A couple of boats and hummingbirds added to the view.

Charlie inquires "What's the delay?"
Photo by Gordon Snyder

We continued on Olympic View Dr until the Southwest County Park pullout.
This is a nice spot for a forested hiking trail that is nestled along the road.

As usual, Charlie is wondering what’s the delay? Let’s explore more...

Cheers,
Gordon Snyder


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Update on Shoreline Parks and Park Bond at ELNA meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2024


ELNA meeting Tuesday October 15, 2024, 7-9pm on Zoom.

Nickolas Borer Shoreline Parks, Fleet, and Facilities Manager will discuss the current status of Shoreline Parks and the parks on the current parks bond.

Mallory Van Abbema, Shoreline's Community Opportunities Coordinator (neighborhood contact) will say hello and talk about her new job working with Shoreline's neighborhoods.

The meeting is virtual, on Zoom. Email ELNABoard@gmail.com for the link to attend the meeting.

The meeting will be recorded and posted to ELNA's YouTube channel.


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ShoreLake Arts watercolor class at the Senior Activity Center

ShoreLake Arts and the Senior Activity Center are partnering for an upcoming watercolor series.

Information about the class:

Class title: Beginners' Watercolor

Join our watercolor classes and explore your creativity. 4 one-hour sessions to practice your skills and have some fun! No Experience Necessary! This class is a collaboration between Shorelake Arts and the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center.

Please call 206-365-1536 or visit the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center to register for this class by October 28, 2024.

Dates: Monday 11/4 11/18 12/2 12/9
Time: 2-3pm
Cost: Members - $50 Nonmembers - $60
Location: 18560 1st Ave NE. Bldg. G Shoreline, WA 98155



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Flagger Certification with Shoreline CC

Get trained as a Certified Flagger with Continuing Education at Shoreline Community College

Two different Dates: 10/26 and 11/16
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Days: Sa
Location: 16101 Greenwood Ave N, 1500 Building, Room 1515, Shoreline WA 98133
Instructor: Claire Pruitt
Fee: $99
Registration link

Shoreline CC's Continuing Education program is offering two different dates this fall to get your Flagger Certification Training. By completing the course, you'll gain the essential knowledge to direct traffic safely and efficiently, while also obtaining certifications that make you eligible for jobs across the country.

What You’ll Receive Upon Course Completion
  • Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Flagger Certification
    • After successfully completing the course, you'll receive a WSDOT-approved Flagger certification card. This card is valid for three (3) years and allows you to work as a certified Flagger in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
    • American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger Certification. In addition to the WSDOT card, you’ll also earn a national ATSSA Flagger certification. This card is valid for four (4) years and allows you to work in 48 other states (all except Washington and Oregon).
Flexible Training Options for Businesses

If you are a local business or organization looking to certify multiple employees, we offer both on-site classes and offsite accommodations for large groups. This flexibility ensures that your team gets the training they need, wherever it’s most convenient for you.

Requirements to Enroll
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must possess a valid state-approved ID
This course is not only an investment in safety but also an opportunity to open doors to a range of new job prospects.

Take the first step toward becoming a certified Flagger and join a course today!


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Shoreline Teen Center's Career Speaker Series begins October 23, 2024 with Librarian

Do you want to learn more about different career paths?

Are you in middle or high school?

Come to the Career Speaker Series at the Shoreline Teen Center!

We will have monthly visits from different professionals to talk to any interested middle and high school youth about their work!

What is the speaker series?

We will host monthly events at the Shoreline Teen Center where professionals from various careers will speak about their work and how they got there.

Exact dates and times will vary due to the availability of our guest speakers. We will release event details at least two weeks ahead of the upcoming speaker event. Each event will have at least one speaker as well as catered food. Follow us on Instagram and on Linktree to stay up to date with these events!

On the Horizon:

  • Wednesday October 23rd at 2:30pm talk with King County Library System’s Leslie and team!
  • Friday Nov 8th, 4pm meet and learn from award winning author Tae Keller!
  • Thursday Dec 5th, 4pm, learn about the life of an artists and meet Miyuki!

Curious about upcoming events? Email to mhale@shorelinewa.gov

Follow us on Instagram @SHORELINETEENPROGRAMS to stay up to date on activities and events!

Location: Richmond Highlands Recreation Center 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


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