Our Olympics go year-round
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
The Olympics with the medals has wrapped up - but we still have our Olympics and they have a new coat of snow.
The Olympics with the medals has wrapped up - but we still have our Olympics and they have a new coat of snow.
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – February 25 – March 3
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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – February 25 – March 3
Shoreline is showing up with a week full of opportunities to learn, reflect, connect, and get involved. From powerful community conversations like Dante King’s keynote at Shoreline College and an inside look at the importance of hyperlocal journalism, to hands-on workshops, homebuying classes, gardening seminars, film festivals, tastings, and live music, there’s a meaningful mix of education and entertainment happening across the city.
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
Dante King at Shoreline College
Wednesday, February 25 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Community College
Join us in this thought-provoking keynote, Dante King will explore the systemic nature of anti-blackness in America, its psychological and sociocultural dimensions, and the ways it continues to shape our communities today. Drawing on historical research, lived experiences and contemporary examples, this keynote will challenge participants to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a vision for equity, justice, and collective healing.
Why Hyperlocal Journalism Matters
Saturday, February 28 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Shoreline Library
On February 28, we’ll be hosting a casual conversation on hyperlocal journalism and its role in civic life. We’ll be joined by Teresa Wippel of My Edmonds News, Oliver Moffat of The InterUrban Canopy, and David Mendez of The Osprey to talk about how journalism can support public engagement and social resiliency, how we can help keep it alive, and whether we should ever, ever read the comment section.
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
Paperwork and Packing Tape: What You Need for the Next Chapter
Wednesday, February 25 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Learn about essential documents like wills and power of attorney, and get a roadmap for decluttering and downsizing with confidence.
Financial Literacy Month - Home Buying 101: Why Rent When You Can Own
Wednesday, February 25 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Third Place Commons
In today’s presentation we will learn about homebuyer loans, including FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional financing options, along with how to qualify, prepare and get the most out of your money. We will also talk about establishing realistic goals and how to make a successful offer in today’s market.
Volunteer Training and Refresher at the Shoreline Tool Library
Wednesday, February 25 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved with the community and help out at the Shoreline Tool Library.
NY Dog Film Festival - at Landmark Crest Cinema Center, Shoreline
Wednesday, February 25 7:00 PM, Landmark’s Crest Cinema Center
One-night-only celebrations of our favorite furry stars!
Ballinger Thriftway Ambassador Cellars Tasting!
Friday, February 27 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Ballinger Thriftway
Stop by the Ballinger Thriftway each week for weekly wine/spirit/beer tastings.
FREE Class - Simplify The Homebuying Process
Saturday, February 28 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Ballinger BECU
This FREE Homebuying class will share key resources and demonstrate how BECU can support you on the path to homeownership.
Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Open House
Saturday, February 28 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline Cooperative Preschool
We can’t wait to welcome you into our classroom, open up the playground gates, and introduce our wonderful teachers!
Getting Your Hands Dirty: Veggie Gardening 102
Saturday, February 28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sky Nursery
Okay, so you've grown a vegetable or two in your time, sure. But how can you optimize your garden to reach your harvest goals?
Book Signing: "Feasts of Good Fortune" by Hsiao Ching Chou and Meilee Chou Riddle
Saturday, February 28 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
Come to Shoreline T&C to meet celebrated cookbook authors Hsiao-Ching Chou and Meilee Chou Riddle, who will be signing copies of their book "Feasts of Good Fortune," a joyful, deeply personal celebration of Lunar New Year food and tradition.
Succeeding with Roses
Saturday, February 28 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Sky Nursery
Learn everything you need to know to succeed in growing your very own roses in your own backyard or patio. It’s easier than you think!
GADZ plays the Songbooks
Saturday, February 28 7:00 PM, Third Place Commons
Perform interpretations of songbook classics for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Alzheimer’s Association Special Presentation Series at Laurel Cove
Tuesday, March 3 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Laurel Cove Community- Assisted Living & Senior Care Community Shoreline
We are pleased to announce that Laurel Cove is joining forces with the Alzheimer’s Association to bring you a Special Presentation Series focused on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia and improving the lives of all those impacted by it. This session will focus on 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
Third Place Commons Community Breakfast 2026
Wednesday, March 4 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM, Third Place Commons
As our largest fundraiser of the year, the Breakfast is a meaningful way to support the hundreds of free performances, events, and activities that serve the community year-round.
Shoreline Community Resource Fair
Thursday, March 5 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Meet community organizations offering support with health, food, clothing, childcare, and day camp resources. This free event is a great opportunity to learn what’s available in our community and discover helpful services that support you and your family.
Shoreline Comic Con
Friday, March 13 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Celebrate your favorite fandoms at the Teen Center’s Comic Con! Join other teens for a day filled with cosplay, games, art, and trivia. Explore themed activities, show off your costume, and connect with friends who share your interests in comics, anime, movies, and gaming.
LANTERN FESTIVAL Hosted by Shorelake Arts
Saturday, March 14 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Shoreline College
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/
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Registration open for the Emerald City Bicycle Ride
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| Emerald City Ride photo courtesy Cascade Bicycle Club |
Registration opened Tuesday for the historic Emerald City Ride, which offers the rare chance to bike on the West Seattle Bridge car-free. Join thousands of happy people on bikes on April 25, 2026 and experience Seattle from a unique vantage.
Cascade Bicycle Club worked with the City of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Transportation to temporarily close the westbound lanes of the West Seattle Bridge and the southbound lanes of Washington State Route 99 to motor vehicles for several hours on the morning hours of Saturday, April 25.
Register here
Sign-waving Sundays at Shoreline-Edmonds line continue March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2026
Special "No Kings" rally Saturday, March 28 - look for details to come
Sign-waving Sundays at Shoreline-Edmonds line continue, March 1, 8, 15 and 22
The steady stream of untruths, Constitutional disregard, and inhumanity emanating from President Trump, his billionaire buddies, and his enablers in Washington, D.C., can be disheartening.
That's part of the goal - to make you feel powerless and stand down - but standing up with others who are concerned for the future of democracy, civil rights, and a healthy economy in our country can buoy your spirit and help build strong communities that say "no" to dictatorship and "yes" to rule of law.
Sunday Sign-wavings are scheduled for March 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2026 from 1-2pm, at the intersection of Aurora Ave N and N 205th St. at the Shoreline-Edmonds line. Organized by local group Everyday Activists, participants are committed to the principles of nonviolent protest - and all are welcome to attend.
Bring a sign or just yourself (some signs will be available to borrow). Toiletries and shelf-stable food items will be accepted for donation to a local organization.
Please note there is no sign-waving scheduled for March 29 due to a special nationwide "No Kings" rally on Saturday, March 28. Local events are planned, including in Shoreline. Watch for more details coming soon.
--Pamela Mieth
Public Art Exhibit: The Art of Blanca Santander
On view at Spartan Recreation Center now through February 27, 2026.
Councilmember Dembowski helps secure capital grant for Hunger Intervention Program (HIP)
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| Rod Dembowski at the HIP 2026 Community Appreciation Event Photo courtesy HIP |
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski has helped the Hunger Intervention Program to secure a $1.75 million capital grant to help them acquire a new, larger home for HIP.
"This money would allow us to expand the breadth and quality of services that we provide. As more families, single adults, and seniors struggle with food insecurity every day, this new home will be key in addressing the increasing need."
Dembowski said,
"I’ve been a big fan of Hunger Intervention Program in Lake City for a long time. They are effective and efficient at making sure people don’t go hungry - a policy area I want King County to do more in. Thrilled to be able to write into our 26-27 budget a significant capital grant to help them acquire a permanent home that will secure their future and help them grow their essential work."
During this time, HIP’s volunteers were awarded multiple Mayor’s End Hunger Awards for their commitment to feeding the Seattle community.
In 2008, HIP became a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
HIP transitioned its daily breakfast service up north in 2010 in order to emphasize the issues of hunger among the homeless and low-income residents of the Lake City community.
In the years that followed, HIP created the Summer Meals, Senior Community Meal, Afterschool Snacks, and Shelter Meals programs, and added nutrition education and anti-hunger advocacy as pillars of its work.
Today, HIP serves over 10,000 meals a month to children and families, seniors, and unhoused individuals across North King County.
Four Shoreline schools receive Music Program Grants from Women’s University Club Foundation
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| Photo courtesy Women's University Club Foundation |
Two area elementary schools, Meridian Park and Lake Forest Park, as well as Shorecrest High School and Einstein Middle School have just been awarded grants to support their music programs.
The grants, made by the Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation, support struggling public school music programs through their Music Counts! Program.
Schools like these then use grant money for basic classroom needs such as sheet music, instrument repairs and accessories, educational materials, coaching, and purchase of instruments. This year, 21 schools won more than a combined $11,000 in awards, benefiting almost 6,000 of their students.
Norton noted that, for almost two decades, the Music Counts! Grant program has raised funds for schools at their annual Cabaret, which features performances by talented high school ensembles that have received grants.
This year’s Cabaret will feature a Garfield High School jazz ensemble, Bellevue High School’s jazz chorus, and a 21-piece jazz band from Hazen High School of Renton. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 from 7-9pm.
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“We were delighted to fund these grant applications,” says Susan Norton, Chair of the 2025 Music Counts! Committee. “Area public school music teachers can easily find our short-and easy application online at Women's University Club Grants to K–12 Music Programs."
Norton noted that, for almost two decades, the Music Counts! Grant program has raised funds for schools at their annual Cabaret, which features performances by talented high school ensembles that have received grants.
“Our greatest pleasure is raising money at our Cabaret—and then giving it all away to schools so students can learn to make music,” said Norton. “Truly, we know we’re helping give them a gift of a lifetime.”
This year’s Cabaret will feature a Garfield High School jazz ensemble, Bellevue High School’s jazz chorus, and a 21-piece jazz band from Hazen High School of Renton. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 from 7-9pm.
Tickets for the Roaring 20’s dessert fest are available here for $35. Club members and all jazz lovers of every age and sex are invited to attend. More information is online here
The Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation, a public charitable trust established in 2005, supports scholarship, historic preservation, and community education and outreach.
The Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation, a public charitable trust established in 2005, supports scholarship, historic preservation, and community education and outreach.
Transit riders can now Tap to Pay with multiple methods
How the new Tap to Pay feature works
- Riders can pay for transit with most contactless-enabled credit or debit cards with a contactless symbol, or with digital credit or debit cards via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay, by tapping their cards or smart devices on ORCA card readers.
- ORCA cards will still be issued and accepted across the region on buses, trains, and ferries. ORCA cards continue to provide the most cost-effective, convenient benefits for many riders across the region, especially those enrolled in free or reduced fare programs such as ORCA LIFT, Senior RRFP, Disabled RRFP, Youth, and those with employer or organization sponsored ORCA cards.
- Contactless payments through ORCA are not accepted on:
- Seattle Monorail
- Washington State Ferries
- King County Metro DART, Community Vans, Metro Flex
- Community Transit DART, Zip Shuttle
- Pierce Transit SHUTTLE, Pierce Transit Runner
- Everett Transit Paratransit
- Some of these services may offer other ways to pay using contactless payments outside of the ORCA system.
- Tap to Pay will soon be available on Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries, Foot Ferries, and King County Water Taxi.
- Riders paying with contactless credit or debit cards are charged an adult fare and will still receive the ORCA 2-hour transfer window benefit, allowing for seamless transfers across Puget Sound, as they do today.
- Riders cannot receive discounts (Senior, Youth, ORCA LIFT, Disabled) or passes.
- Riders with ORCA cards that receive discounts are encouraged to keep tapping their existing ORCA cards.
- Customers will not be able to pay for multiple riders or groups using one card or device. Every rider will need their own payment method.
- Cards need to be tapped directly on the ORCA card readers. Riders should remove physical cards from their wallets before tapping to avoid unwanted charges on other cards or tap failures.
- If you have both an ORCA card and a credit or debit card in Google Wallet™, the card reader should default to charging your digital ORCA card when tapped. If you wish to use a digital credit or debit card, select that form of payment on your smart device before tapping.
- For Apple Pay users with Express Mode enabled, riders can simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a card reader to ride transit across the Puget Sound Region — without having to unlock or wake up their device. And with power reserve, if their iPhone needs to be charged, they can still use it to ride transit.
- Riders who tap with a contactless payment method may be subject to fare inspection on some services. Fare inspectors will not scan credit or debit cards; however, they will ask Tap to Pay riders to share the last 4 digits of their card number to confirm fare was paid. This allows fare inspectors to input the last 4 digits of the card used to confirm that the fare transaction occurred. More information on how fare inspection will work can be found here
ORCA cards remain the best option for many, but this enhancement to the ORCA product suite makes riding transit easier than ever for all types of riders.
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February recipe from Town & Country Market: How to Thaw and Cook Lobster Tails
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Lobster tails might look scary but they're actually easy to prepare. They're decadent and impressive. Let's make tonight lobster night!
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- Prep Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Yield: 1 per person
Ingredients:
- Lobster tails
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Extra melted butter or sauce of choice, optional
- Thaw lobster tails by placing in refrigerator overnight; or, to thaw same-day, place in a sealed plastic bag and submerge in cold water. Change water every 15 minutes for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until fully thawed.
- Place oven rack in top third of oven. Heat broiler to high. Rinse lobster tails and pat dry with paper towel.
- Using shears, cut shell down the back to expose meat. Gently pull the shell apart and loosen the meat but leave it in the shell. Dot the tail with about 1 tablespoon butter and season with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Broil 7-9 minutes for smaller tails, or up to 15 minutes for large tails. Lobster is done when the meat is opaque and is tender when poked with a fork. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and melted butter or sauce of choice.
Lobster is delicious served with melted butter, garlic herb butter, hollandaise, or beurre blanc. You can use cooked chopped lobster meat in any number of uses such as in mac and cheese or fettuccine, in chowder or eggs benedict.
Or make everyone's favorite - lobster rolls! Simply mix with mayo, celery, chives, lemon juice and other seasoning as desired then place in a soft bun with lettuce and enjoy.
Dietary Information: Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free
Town & Country Market is located at 15505 Westminster Way N. Shoreline WA 98133. It is easily recognized by the distinctive silo at the front of the building.
Or make everyone's favorite - lobster rolls! Simply mix with mayo, celery, chives, lemon juice and other seasoning as desired then place in a soft bun with lettuce and enjoy.
Dietary Information: Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free
Town & Country Market is located at 15505 Westminster Way N. Shoreline WA 98133. It is easily recognized by the distinctive silo at the front of the building.
New ladder truck dedicated at "push in" on February 23, 2026 at Station 63
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| New ladder truck for Shoreline Fire Station 63 Photo by Mike Remarcke |
Ladder trucks have to be able to rescue people from the upper stories of burning buildings, so as buildings get taller, the ladders have to reach higher.
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| Ceremonial cutting of the "rope" Photo by Mike Remarcke |
This brand new ladder truck was dedicated Monday morning at its new home in Station 63 on NE 180th in the North City Business District.
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| Fire fighters and commissioners push the truck into the bay Photo by Mike Remarcke |
Firefighters worked together to push the truck into the service bay. The Push-In Ceremony is a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the days of horse-drawn apparatus, when firefighters would physically push equipment into the station after returning from a call.
Fortunately this only happens once, during the ceremony. Subsequent returns will drive in through the back of the building.
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| Fire Chief Matt Cowan (right) speaks to the crowd Photo by Mike Remarcke |
--Diane Hettrick
Shorewood basketball wins district title and heads for state tournament
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| Basketball team poses with the district championship trophy after defeating Snohomish 51-36. Photo courtesy Shorewood Basketball |
By Zane Hopen, Assistant Coach
The Shorewood High School boys basketball team will begin its journey through the WIAA 3A State Tournament this Friday after winning its third district title in school history (1984, 1986).
The Stormrays defeated Snohomish 51-36 in the district championship game last Saturday night, and are seeded 10th in the state bracket awaiting the winner of Monroe and University (Spokane).
This marks the second consecutive season the Shorewood boys have appeared in the state tournament after breaking a 38-year drought last season where they were eliminated by Federal Way in the opening round as the 19 seed. This year, the Stormrays have to win one game to advance to the Round of 12 at the Tacoma Dome.
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| Sophomore forward Tyler Marlow (23) and senior forward Jaden Marlow (24) high-five after a big play. Photo by Kristi Lin |
Season at a Glance
Following a successful year three under Head Coach Joey Petschl in the 2024-25 season, the Stormrays came into 2025-26 with a significant core of the drought-ending state team coming back.
Preparation began for the season last June, with a strenuous schedule of weight lifting, practices, and games on the weekends against top competition, capping it off with a showcase at Bellevue College put on by the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association with college coaches in attendance.
With so many of the team’s contributors experiencing the highs and lows of the run to state, they worked extremely hard in the summer to prepare for their next goal: make it even further next season.
The Stormrays started the year 4-1 in their non-league games with two wins over WesCo 4A opponents Kamiak and Jackson. With three WesCo League games before the holiday break, Shorewood went 2-1 including an 85-61 win over rival Shorecrest, marking the program’s first win over Shorecrest under Coach Petschl.
The Stormrays started the year 4-1 in their non-league games with two wins over WesCo 4A opponents Kamiak and Jackson. With three WesCo League games before the holiday break, Shorewood went 2-1 including an 85-61 win over rival Shorecrest, marking the program’s first win over Shorecrest under Coach Petschl.
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| Junior guard Yuto Allison shoots a corner three-pointer against Edmonds-Woodway. Photo by Kristi Lin |
Shorewood took its 6-2 record to Vancouver, WA for a three-game event at Mountain View High School over the holiday break, an essential stretch to prepare for the remaining league schedule. They went 1-2 with a win over Battle Ground and losses to Auburn Mountainview and Columbia River, who have both qualified for their respective state tournaments. Despite the tough competition, they didn’t play their best. The sky wasn’t falling by any means, sitting with a 7-4 record and only one league loss, but the trip south ended up being a big turning point in the season.
The team went 8-1 in January, with its only defeat being a 54-52 loss to Mount Si which is currently the No. 1 team in the state in 4A. All eight wins came in league play, outscoring opponents 533-392 and holding them under 55 points in eight of the nine games. Within the hot streak was a win over Edmonds-Woodway which at the time was undefeated and ranked No. 5 in the state, and a 63-55 win over Meadowdale which beat Shorewood earlier in the year.
Approaching playoff time, Shorewood had two crucial games to close the year: a rematch with Edmonds-Woodway in the season finale for the regular season championship, and a WesCo League North/South crossover game with Snohomish to solidify seeding for the district tournament. The Stormrays lost both (55-48 to Edmonds, 61-55 to Snohomish), earning themselves the fourth seed in the district tournament.
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| Senior guard Nathan Abraha shoots a three-pointer against Sedro-Woolley. Photo by Kristi Lin |
Playoffs
Shorewood won its first playoff game at home against Sedro-Woolley 63-45 in a strong defensive performance, setting the team up for a third matchup with Edmonds-Woodway in the district semifinals, with the winner clinching a spot in the state tournament.
After losing in their gym two weeks prior, Shorewood bounced back and beat Edmonds-Woodway in a hard-fought game 42-40, continuing to find ways to win with a defense-first mentality.
The win set up another clash with Snohomish in the district championship game, where Shorewood was able to get revenge yet again by securing the third district championship in program history with a 51-36 win.
The 3A state tournament bracket was released midday on Sunday where the seeding committee put Shorewood in the 10 slot, awaiting the winner of Monroe vs. University. The winner will advance to the Tacoma Dome in the Round of 12.
The game will be this Friday, February 27 at 8:00pm at North Creek High School in Bothell, and streamed live on NFHS Network. Find the full state tournament bracket here.
Note from Coach Hopen
As an assistant coach, I speak for the whole coaching staff when I say I’m incredibly proud of the season the boys have put together. Since last June, each of these boys has been bought into the strategy, mentality, and principles we’ve preached in order to complete the incredibly difficult task of reaching back-to-back state tournaments. Through the highs and lows of the season, they’ve continually responded to every challenge put in front of them, and have done it the right way.
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| Senior guard Nathan Abraha, junior guard Tommy Moles, and junior guard Kevin Cambronero playing defense against Edmonds-Woodway. Photo by Kristi Lin |
Note from Coach Hopen
As an assistant coach, I speak for the whole coaching staff when I say I’m incredibly proud of the season the boys have put together. Since last June, each of these boys has been bought into the strategy, mentality, and principles we’ve preached in order to complete the incredibly difficult task of reaching back-to-back state tournaments. Through the highs and lows of the season, they’ve continually responded to every challenge put in front of them, and have done it the right way.
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| Senior class Jaden Marlow, Nathan Abraha, and Elijah Haub pose with the district championship trophy. Photo courtesy Shorewood basketball |
They are role models to kids throughout the school district and community in how to carry themselves and how to compete.
Thank you to all of those who have supported us along the way, and we would love to see as many people as possible wearing blue at North Creek on Friday night, and hopefully at the Tacoma Dome beyond that. Go Stormrays!
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Thank you to all of those who have supported us along the way, and we would love to see as many people as possible wearing blue at North Creek on Friday night, and hopefully at the Tacoma Dome beyond that. Go Stormrays!
Community Open House & Business Showcase February 28, 2026
Community Open House & Business Showcase on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Kinect @ Shoreline Apartments 18553 8th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155
This free, public event is designed to connect local residents - especially those new to Shoreline - with Chamber member businesses while providing an opportunity to tour one of the community’s newest apartment properties.
More than 20 Shoreline Chamber member organizations will be on site to share information about their services, offer special promotions, and build relationships with residents.
The event emphasizes connection and community visibility rather than direct sales, giving attendees the opportunity to meet local business owners in a relaxed, conversational setting.
Apartment Tours & Leasing Special
During the event, Kinect @ Shoreline will offer guided apartment tours for prospective residents and highlight its current leasing special of “10 Weeks Free” on new leases. Guests can also enjoy a game area with opportunities to win prizes. Kinect @ Shoreline is a pet-friendly community.
Supporting Local Business
Many of the participating businesses represent a wide range of services, including professional services, health and wellness providers, nonprofits, retail, and hospitality. For new residents, the showcase provides a convenient introduction to trusted local resources. For established residents, it offers a chance to discover businesses they may not yet know.
Community members are encouraged to attend, tour the property, and support local Shoreline businesses. No registration is required for this free event.
The following Chamber member businesses will be on site to:
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting the Shoreline Business Community
For more information, contact:
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
info@shorelinechamber.org
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Community Open House & Business Showcase
Saturday, February 28, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Free and open to the public
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| Kinect @ Shoreline |
During the event, Kinect @ Shoreline will offer guided apartment tours for prospective residents and highlight its current leasing special of “10 Weeks Free” on new leases. Guests can also enjoy a game area with opportunities to win prizes. Kinect @ Shoreline is a pet-friendly community.
Supporting Local Business
Many of the participating businesses represent a wide range of services, including professional services, health and wellness providers, nonprofits, retail, and hospitality. For new residents, the showcase provides a convenient introduction to trusted local resources. For established residents, it offers a chance to discover businesses they may not yet know.
Community members are encouraged to attend, tour the property, and support local Shoreline businesses. No registration is required for this free event.
The following Chamber member businesses will be on site to:
- Share information about their products and services
- Offer special promotions or discounts
- Build relationships with residents and community members
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting the Shoreline Business Community
- Rex & Roxy Pet Care – Professional Dog Walking & In-Home Pet Care
- Laurel Cove Community – Assisted Living & Memory Care in Shoreline
- Success-Minded Leader – Leadership Development and Performance Strategy
- Edward Jones – Brien Houston – Financial Advisor
- Marina Dream Realty/Skyline Properties Inc – Real Estate Broker
- Smokin' Pete's BBQ – BBQ Catering
- Kumon of SHORELINE – SOUTH – After-School Math & Reading Programs
- Ingrid Pape-Sheldon Photography – Headshots, Branding & Commercial Photography
- Uplift Climbing – A Bouldering Gym Built for Climbers Everywhere
- Seven Ways Consulting, LLC – Continuous Improvement Coaching & Facilitation
- Seniors Helping Seniors – In Home Senior Care Services
- Shoreline College – Public Community College
- Moonshine Wellness – Burnout Recovery
- Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective, Gallery and Boutique
- Seattle REconomy – Promoting Sustainability and Community – Tools, Classes, Events
- ShoreSmiles Orthodontics – Exceptional Orthodontic Care
- Floor Coverings International – Premier Flooring Store in Seattle/Shoreline
- Vault 177/Spin Alley – Restaurant, Bar and All-Ages Entertainment Center
- Creative Catapult Coaching – Coaching for Gifted, ADHD, & Creatives
- Kiamsha – Music, Dance, Poetry, and Other Art Forms
For more information, contact:
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
info@shorelinechamber.org
Shorewood / Einstein orchestra teacher inducted into Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame
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| Karen Helseth inducted into Washington Music Educators Hall of Fame Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools |
Karen was honored at the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) annual conference and added to this distinguished list of educators in recognition of her profound contributions to music education and student musicians in our community.
Her excellence in teaching, dedicated service and mentorship, and inspiring leadership have made a lasting impact on generations of Shoreline students.
We are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement. Thank you, Karen, for the countless lives you’ve touched through your passion for music and commitment to students!
Jobs: WSDOT Quality Verification Inspector (TE2) In-Training
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$68,014 – $100,951 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to join the Northwest Region (NWR) Snohomish/King Construction team. This role supports the organization’s mission by ensuring highway projects are built in compliance with contract documents and mandatory standards.
$68,014 – $100,951 Annually
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to join the Northwest Region (NWR) Snohomish/King Construction team. This role supports the organization’s mission by ensuring highway projects are built in compliance with contract documents and mandatory standards.
This is accomplished by inspecting contract work, keeping accurate, complete, and detailed field records, ensuring that environmental regulations are being adhered to in a safe manner.
See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
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See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK
Eric Thomas Holzer 1984 - 2026 - Ridgecrest Elementary PTA President
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| Eric Holzer |
The son of Tom and Barb Holzer, Eric was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 11, 1984, and from the age of two on was raised in Issaquah, Washington. He was a graduate of Issaquah High School and the University of Washington.
Growing up Eric spent portions of his summer vacations on the Denson family ranch in southeastern Montana. It was during these vacations that Eric and his brother Matt, nurtured by their grandparents, Ross and Faye and his uncle Dennis (Buckshot), gained a deep appreciation for the expansive beauty of southeastern Montana and for the hard work entailed in ranch life. It formed a strong attachment for Eric and was central to his personality and character throughout his life.
After graduation from college Eric went to work as a project manager for Lease Crutcher Lewis in Seattle, Washington. Working on commercial construction projects throughout the Seattle area, Eric worked his entire career there and the management and fellow employees of the company comprise part of his extended family.
Eric met Ina Karalic while both were civil engineering majors at the University of Washington and they were married in 2014. Lexi Rose was born in 2016 and Ruby Atiya joined the family in 2020. He was a devoted Papa and found tremendous enjoyment in everyday life with his girls. Upon marrying Ina, he became a perfect fit in the extended Karalic family.
Eric and Ina built an incredible foundation of friendship and community. In addition to Eric being president of the Ridgecrest Elementary PTA, he and Ina were active volunteers in school activities as well as coaching various youth teams. He gave willingly of his time with no expectation of anything in return doing his part enriching the lives of young people in the area.
Central to Eric’s character was an abiding and infectious positive attitude propelled by a engaging personality. He was forever gracious in his interaction with people and always willing to lend a hand to ease their burdens if by chance they would arise along the way. Somehow people always felt reassured and at ease when Eric was in the room. His enthusiasm was contagious and he never shied away from embracing life.
Eric was a dedicated husband and father and had very close ties with family, friends, and co-workers. He was fortunate to have acquired a close community of friends along his journey through life. His friends enriched his life over the years and are providing comfort to his family as well as to themselves following his unfortunate passing.
Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents Ross Denson and Paul and Barbara Holzer.
He is survived by his wife Ina and daughters Lexi and Ruby of Shoreline, parents Tom and Barb Holzer of Issaquah, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Sherif and Nermina Karalic of San Jose, California, brother Matt (Lindsey) Holzer and nephews Caleb and Levi of Alexandria, Virgina, brother-in-law Adi Karalic (Ana), niece Zana and nephew Timur of San Jose, California, brother-in-law Fedja Karalic, of San Jose, California, and great grandmother Faye Denson of Broadus, Montana.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Ridgecrest Elementary School PTA
Celebration of Life for Eric Holzer Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Center for Urban Horticulture - 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105 from 3:00pm into the evening.
Dante King at Shoreline College February 25, 2026
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| Dante King |
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:00 - 8:00pm
Shoreline College
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Main Dining Room (9215) Pagoda Union Building
Free parking!
Join us in this thought-provoking keynote, where Dante King will explore the systemic nature of anti-blackness in America, its psychological and sociocultural dimensions, and the ways it continues to shape our communities today.
Main Dining Room (9215) Pagoda Union Building
Free parking!
Join us in this thought-provoking keynote, where Dante King will explore the systemic nature of anti-blackness in America, its psychological and sociocultural dimensions, and the ways it continues to shape our communities today.
Drawing on historical research, lived experiences and contemporary examples, this keynote will challenge participants to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a vision for equity, justice, and collective healing.
Dante King is a San Francisco native, author, and executive producer of the award-winning book and docuseries Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness: White Psychopathology, Collective Psychosis, and Trauma in America, which debuted as Amazon’s #1 New Release. He is the founder of Blackademics, a nonprofit dedicated to creating educational opportunities for professionals and the broader community.
Dante’s work spans Afro-Realism, Critical Race Studies, Whiteness Studies, and American History, with a focus on race, racism, and legality in shaping U.S. culture and identity. He also authored The 400-Year Holocaust: White America’s Legal, Psychopathic, and Sociopathic Black Genocide and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory.
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Dante King is a San Francisco native, author, and executive producer of the award-winning book and docuseries Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness: White Psychopathology, Collective Psychosis, and Trauma in America, which debuted as Amazon’s #1 New Release. He is the founder of Blackademics, a nonprofit dedicated to creating educational opportunities for professionals and the broader community.
Dante’s work spans Afro-Realism, Critical Race Studies, Whiteness Studies, and American History, with a focus on race, racism, and legality in shaping U.S. culture and identity. He also authored The 400-Year Holocaust: White America’s Legal, Psychopathic, and Sociopathic Black Genocide and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory.
Public hearing on the proposed Lakefront Park Improvements project at 9:00am on February 24, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
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| Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park |
The City of Lake Forest Park Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on the proposed Lakefront Park Improvements project at 9:00am on February 24, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.
The hearing will also be accessible via Zoom.
More information can be found here
The Hearing Examiner will take public comments after the applicant's presentation.
The Hearing Examiner will take public comments after the applicant's presentation.
Low tide at ferry dock
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
Today was one of those typical Northwest days, with overcast skies and rain most of the day.
The low tide was an extra attraction. Gentle waves left marks on the sand that look like waves, blending into the actual water.
Shoreline Rotary has scholarship money for local students
Applications can be requested by emailing Clarita Bhat at Kalrika.csaky@gmail.com
Applications can also be requested by reaching out to the Shoreline Rotary Club at PO Box 60062, Shoreline WA 98060
Alpha Delta offering scholarships to future teachers
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A∆K is an international organization of women educators who support excellence in education, altruism, inclusion, and world understanding.
Alpha Delta Chapter, established in Shoreline in 1963, contributes to international and national projects as well as local schools, charities, and programs that facilitate education. Our local focus is on the Shoreline School District and schools (such as EW HS) where we have or have had members.
The Alpha Delta Scholarship, open to graduating seniors, may be accessed through each school's Scholarship Listing. The application is due March 26, 2026.
Selection will be based on scholarship, community service, and intent to become an educator. Questions may be sent to the Scholarship Committee at alphadeltaadk@gmail.com or your school's College and Career Center.
Shorecrest Gymnastics 2A/3A State Champions - Coach Susan Riley named Coach of the Year
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| Shorecrest Scots crowned 2026 2A/3A Gymnastics State Champions |
Friday, February 20, the Shorecrest Scots gymnasts were crowned the 2026 2A/3A State Champions. This is the first gymnastics State title for the Scots.
The Scots set a new school record of 168.875 ahead of Inglemoor (165.325), Ballard (164.275), and Columbia River (164.425).
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| from left: Naomi Rodriguez, Aine McKenna, Maggie Beatty-Witt |
The team was led by State All Around Champion, Sophomore Aine McKenna, Senior Maggie Beatty-Witt, and Junior Naomi Rodriguez.
Overall results
All Around
- 1st MaKenna 37.025
- 3rd Beatty-Witt 36.275
- 4th Rodriguez 36.00
- 2nd McKenna 9.35
- 5th Rodriguez 9.175
- 1st McKenna 9.475
- 3rd Beatty-Witt 9.075
- 5th Rodriguez 8.55
- 2nd tie McKenna and Beatty Witt 9.325
The Scots are coached by Susan Riley, Sarah Marshall, and Jodi Worthington. Coach Riley was also named 2A/3A Coach of the Year.
“These athletes worked hard all season, breaking multiple school records along the way. They encouraged each other and were truly more excited for each other’s accomplishments than their own. They had a true ‘team’ mindset”
Leadership Snohomish County announces 2026 Step Up Conference
The 2026 conference theme, “Step Up for What Matters to You,” empowers participants to connect their values with action, turning passion into tangible impact across Snohomish County and beyond.
The conference will feature keynote speaker Ruchika T. Malhotra, author of Uncompete:Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success.
The conference will feature keynote speaker Ruchika T. Malhotra, author of Uncompete:Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success.
Malhotra, a distinguished thought leader in organizational culture and leadership strategy, is recognized for her expertise in helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential by redefining success through authenticity, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.
In addition to the keynote presentation, the full day event will include networking opportunities, world café style breakout sessions and discussions that highlight innovative leadership approaches across diverse sectors—from business and education to social impact and public service, we’ll continue to move equity forward.
Event Details:
About Leadership Snohomish County
Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) connects, equips, and inspires people to strengthen the communities where they live and work. Through leadership development programs and community initiatives, LSC fosters collaboration across industries and sectors to address its most pressing challenges.
For event sponsorship opportunities and additional information, please contact Adrianne Wagner at Adrianne@leadershipsc.org
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In addition to the keynote presentation, the full day event will include networking opportunities, world café style breakout sessions and discussions that highlight innovative leadership approaches across diverse sectors—from business and education to social impact and public service, we’ll continue to move equity forward.
Event Details:
- Event: Step Up Conference 2026 – Step Up for What Matters to You
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Location: Hotel Indigo, 1028 13th Street, Everett, WA 98201
- Tickets: Tickets available via Eventbrite
About Leadership Snohomish County
Leadership Snohomish County (LSC) connects, equips, and inspires people to strengthen the communities where they live and work. Through leadership development programs and community initiatives, LSC fosters collaboration across industries and sectors to address its most pressing challenges.
For event sponsorship opportunities and additional information, please contact Adrianne Wagner at Adrianne@leadershipsc.org
GADZ plays the Songbooks - Saturday February 28, 2026 at Third Place Commons
Greg Shroeder, Andy Roben, Dan Benson, and Zep Zittle
perform interpretations of songbook classics for your
listening and dancing pleasure
LIVE at 3rd Place Commons, LFP Town Center
intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way NE
Saturday February 28, 2026
FREE Music and Dancing starting at 7 PM
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