Shoreline Area News

Philharmonia Northwest Orchestra to feature acclaimed pianist in Shoreline concert and on Seattle's Classical KING FM

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Philharmonia Northwest (PNW) announced that it will perform on Classical KING FM's Northwest Focus Live program with pianist Sandra Wright Shen, on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7pm Pacific, marking the orchestra's first radio performance in its 50-year history.

With this performance, PNW is also set to become the largest ensemble to ever perform on the Seattle radio station's flagship live music program.

The broadcast will consist of selections from the orchestra's upcoming Inspired by Amadeus concert on Sunday, March 29 at 2pm at Shoreline's Shorecrest Performing Arts Center.

Shen, a Steinway Performing Artist and Piano Lecturer at Stanford University, will be featured as soloist on Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. The program will also include interviews with Shen and PNW Music Director Michael Wheatley.

Both the radio broadcast and 3/29 concert will feature Mozart's Symphony No. 35 (the "Haffner")—PNW's first performance of a Mozart symphony in a decade—as well as works inspired by the Austrian composer and his sizeable influence on Western music.

The Ravel Concerto was inspired by Mozart's concept of a “genuine concerto,” in which the orchestral accompaniment is configured to put the soloist’s virtuosity front and center. Both performances also feature Orchestral Suite No. 4 (nicknamed "Mozartiana") by Tchaikovsky, one of Mozart's most ardent admirers.

Listeners can tune into the broadcast locally on 98.1 FM, and online at classicalking.org. Tickets and more information for the concert in Shoreline are available at philharmonianw.org/.

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155

No Kings 3 - Saturday, March 28 - Rallies planned across country, local region to 'defend democracy'

What began last year as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy, including ours.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28 -- don't watch history happen, make it. "We the people" have the power in this country and are joining together to say "NO!" - to kings, corruption, mismanagement, trashing the rule of law, and trampling the Constitution.

Special "No Kings 3" events are planned across the nation, including locally in Shoreline, Edmonds, Lake Forest Park, and Bothell (https://www.mobilize.us/nokings).

Shoreline event, Park at Town Center, 1-3pm

Shoreline's No Kings 3 rally and march is scheduled for 1-3pm (rally starts at 1:15pm), at the Park at Town Center, 17550 Aurora Ave N, just north of the Walgreens, near City Hall.

The event will include a rally with speakers followed by a march (optional), sign-waving, action tables, children's activities including sign-making and a kids' march, and a food/toiletries/pet food donation drive.

The site is accessible to those with disabilities and limited disabled parking spaces are available on the adjacent roadway, city hall parking behind the Walgreen's, and at Shoreline City Hall, itself.

Parking is also available at nearby Shorewood High School (the school parking lot is also used by others on the weekends so please make sure to only park in marked spots and obey all parking signs).

Limited on-street parking in the area is available; and the park is served by Metro Transit's RapidRide E Line and the #346 stops nearby.

All are welcome. Please note No Kings events are committed to nonviolence and participants are expected to try to de-escalate potential confrontations with those who disagree, and to act lawfully. We ask that weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, not be brought to events.

Join others in standing up for the Constitution, Rule of Law, future free and fair elections; and human rights and dignity for you, your neighbors, and those who can't stand up for themselves. For more information email swmminfo@gmail.com or visit Mobilize.

Co-organizers for this event are Everyday Activists, Indivisible Shoreline WA, Fortify Washington, along with numerous volunteers from Shoreline and surrounding communities.

Valdez bill banning face-concealing masks for law enforcement heads to governor’s desk

Sen. Javier Valdez

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate gave final approval Monday to legislation prohibiting local, state, and federal law enforcement officers - including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents - from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public.

Senate Bill 5855, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), strengthens existing law requiring officers to be reasonably identifiable through clearly displayed names or other identifying information. The bill bans opaque face coverings such as balaclavas, tactical masks, gaiters and ski masks.

“Our communities deserve to know who is exercising government authority in their neighborhoods,” Valdez said. “Today’s vote brings us one step closer to greater transparency and accountability, and I’m proud to send this bill to the governor’s desk.”

After passing the Senate earlier this session, the bill moved to the House, where it passed with amendments. House amendments to the bill include:

Allowing officers to use personal protective equipment required under federal or state safety laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.
Expanding the helmet exemption to include officers riding wheeled all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, helicopters or any vehicle requiring a helmet.
Exempting head and facial coverings worn for religious purposes.

With the Senate’s concurrence on the House amendments, the bill now heads to Gov. Bob Ferguson for signature, bringing Washington closer to establishing a statewide standard for identifiable and accountable law enforcement.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Luck

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

Poetry reading at Dunn Gardens March 18, 2026

Cozy up with a cup of tea for a late winter poetry reading in Ed’s Cottage on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 1-2pm.

We’ll have a fire in the dining room, tea brewing, and sweet treats to enjoy while listening to the poems of Mary Pinard.

Come early or stay late to see early signs of spring in the Gardens.

Poet Mary Pinard is visiting from Boston, where she regularly visits Olmsted parks in the area.

Mary Pinard is the author of two books of poetry, Portal (2014), and Ghost Heart (2022), which won the 2021 Ex Ophidia Press Prize for Poetry.

Her play, Heart/Roots County, was published by Volland Press during the summer of 2022. Over the last 15 years, she has collaborated with several visual artists and musicians in the Boston area, where her poems have been variously

incised in glass (“Fragment House,” Slocum River Reserve, Dartmouth, MA),
shaped in wire (“Lineage,” Old Frog Pond Farm, Harvard, MA),
adhered to an exhibit wall (“Breaking Prairie,” Hollister Gallery, Babson College), and
set to music (“On the Wing: A Celebration of Birds in Words and Music,” performed at several New England venues).

She teaches literature and poetry courses in the Arts & Humanities Division at Babson College, where she has been a member of the faculty since 1990. She was born and raised in Seattle. For more information visit her website Copies of Mary's books will be available for purchase at the event (cash preferred)

Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd, Seattle WA 98177

As If Theatre Company wins Gregory Award for People’s Choice Organization of the Year for North Puget Sound

The As If Theatre Company performs frequent shows at the historic Kenmore Community Club located on Brew Row.

They believe that theater is community, and desire to instill hope, laughter, conflict resolution, empathy, awareness, and a deeper understanding of self and others through the art of theater.

They recently won the 2024-2025 Gregory Award for People’s Choice Organization of the Year for North Puget Sound.

Their upcoming show, Yoga Play, opens March 19, 2026. Read the full story and interview with their co-founder at Findkenmore.org.

Diggin’ Shoreline’s Dinner Auction Next Week March 21, 2026

The countdown is on! Diggin’ Shoreline’s first-ever dinner auction on Saturday, March 21, 2026 promises an unforgettable evening of down-home, folksy fun, great food, and lively bidding.

There are just a few more days to get your tickets!

Tickets to the event are affordable--just $50 and $35 (students).

Your ticket price includes three hours of entertainment, fellowship with friends, and food.

Purchase your tickets or donate on the Auction website here.

The evening will feature live music from Hokum Creak and catering by PattyPan Cooperative.

Guests can bid on a variety of live and silent auction items including experiences, art, gardening items, live plants, and a few special surprises.

Event Details:

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 5:00 – 8:30pm
Shoreline College, 16001 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133, Pagoda Union Bldg (PUB),
$50 adults / $35 students
Inquiries: info@digginshoreline.org or call 206-437-9118

Raymond (Ray) Watkins Coffey 1949 - 2026

Raymond (Ray) Watkins Coffey was born December 6, 1949, at Sand Point Naval Air Station in Seattle, Washington.

Ray was the youngest of three children to Robert William Coffey Sr., a career U.S. Navy officer, and Anne Louise Hagar Coffey, a homemaker.

Ray's early years were spent in the Beacon Hill neighborhood until 1956 when the family moved to the Wallingford neighborhood where he attended Seattle public (Interlake Elementary school and Hamilton Junior High School) and then graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969.

As a young student, Ray enjoyed participating in Boy Scouts, Naval Sea Cadets, and being part of the Lincoln High School marching band and the Seattle All-City Band as a saxophone player and Drum Major.

He was voted by his peers as the most talented by his senior class.

Ray met Linda Martinsen on a blind date during Ray’s senior year in high school, and they continued their relationship through their college years.

After high school, Ray joined the U.S. Naval Reserve as a quartermaster and later earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, after attending the Naval Academy Prep School for a year. At the U.S. Naval Academy, Ray regularly attended Sunday chapel and surrendered his life to Christ and became a Christian at a Midshipmen Retreat.

Due to a serious illness, Ray left the Academy and returned home to Washington to finish his education and eventually earned a BA in Law & Justice through Central Washington State College while working full-time as a State Trooper for the Washington State Patrol.

In 1973, Ray and Linda were married at Christian Temple Church in Seattle and later moved to Vancouver, WA with the State Patrol, and a while later was reassigned to the Executive Protection Unit for then Governor Dan Evans, they welcomed their first child while living in Olympia, WA.

During this time, Ray transferred to the Army Reserve and received his Commission and entered the Military Police Corps, later welcoming his second child while living in Seattle.

In 1982, Ray and Linda moved to Shoreline, WA, and continued to raise their family, adding three more children, bringing great joy to Ray’s life. His family was his pride and joy.

After ten years on the Washington State Patrol, Ray retired from full-time police work and began a 30-year career with Seattle King County Metro as a Transit Safety Investigator and Supervisor. Among other activities at Metro, Ray enjoyed facilitating the annual Metro Rodeo competition for transit operators and maintenance staff.

Ray continued his service with the Army Reserve and was promoted through the ranks, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel through various leadership positions held and accolades earned.

Life was busy and full for Ray and Linda. He was a devoted husband and enjoyed raising his children and being involved in many of their activities. Ray was also a pillar in his community, coaching youth sports, leading Royal Rangers (a Christian scouting organization), volunteering at his church, chaperoning the Shorewood High School marching band, being an active member of the Lincoln High School Alumni Association, and various veterans organizations.

Ray also volunteered his time serving as a Military Academy Liaison, assisting students and parents in the application process for the military academies, ROTC, and other commissioning programs.

Shortly after the 911 Attacks, Ray was offered a commission in the Washington State Guard, where he served as Chief of Staff for Intelligence and later Provost Marshall, and was promoted to the rank of Colonel.

In his retirement, Ray continued to serve his community through various projects, faith organizations, and activities in support of military veterans and families, including American Legion Post 227, Miracle Ranch Military Kids Camp, The Seattle Mariners, other Christian ministries, and establishing Heros’ Café of Shoreline.

In 2009, Ray joined the U.S. Volunteers-Joint Services Command, where he sought to honor veterans and families by providing Military Funeral Honors to deceased veterans at national and local cemeteries and providing incident response for natural disasters.

Because of Ray’s prior service and leadership, he was appointed Brigadier General to the 10th Regional Command and later appointed Major General supporting the Legislative Affairs command in the U.S. Volunteers, championing veterans’ issues at the state, regional, and national level while continuing to direct and provide final military honors for veterans in the Puget Sound area.

Ray found his greatest joy in simply being with family—cherishing time with his adult children, whose lives and love meant so much to him, and delighting in every opportunity to watch his grandchildren grow, thrive, and become the people he was so proud of.

Ray had a larger-than-life personality, and to know him was to know what it meant to be cheerful, dependable, and generous, with a no-quit attitude and a fervor for life. He was always willing to lend a hand when possible or help others in times of crisis. He had a quirky sense of humor and strong opinions, but he was unapologetically himself—something we admired and loved about Ray.

Ray is survived by his wife, Linda Coffey, and their five children: Lynanne Coffey (Brett Macfarlane), Robert (Kara Mae) Coffey, Russell (Shannon) Coffey, Angela (Scott) Chapman, Amy (Derek) Heath, and ten grandchildren, with one more on the way.

Ray is also survived by sister, Barbara Welk (Coffey), and brother, Richard Coffey.

While our hearts are heavy with loss, we are also filled with gratitude for a life well lived, for the love he gave so freely, and for the memories that will stay with us always. Ray’s legacy lives on through his family and the community he served, through kindness and encouragement for others, the faith he lived, and a life honoring God.

Treefall in Ridgecrest

At least one tree fell on the hood of the vehicle
Photo by Seattle Poppy

This property on 3rd NE in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood did not fare well in our recent winds.

Several trees fell, tossing outdoor furniture around.

Photo by Seattle Poppy

This tree both broke and pulled its roots out of the ground. And it didn't do the fence any good, either.

Untidy hyacinths

Friday, March 13, 2026

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

These look like untidy hyacinths, so they are probably delphiniums or something else. But they are colorful and pretty and remind us that spring is near, regardless of wind and rain and fallen branches.

50th Anniversary Shorewood Booster auction raises over $96,000 for students

A full house for the Shorewood Boosters Auction
Photo by Paul Dudley

The Shorewood community came together in a big way for the 50th Anniversary Shorewood Booster Auction, presented by Urbal Architecture, raising more than $96,000 to support Shorewood High School students.

ASB Officers Sasha Ponomarchuck (right) and Fran Luong (left) shared how guests’ generosity will directly impact the student experience at Shorewood. Photo by Heather Grutz.

Funds raised from the event directly support Shorewood’s successful athletic programs, student clubs, and performance groups, helping ensure students have access to the opportunities, equipment, and experiences that allow them to thrive.

The evening’s success was made possible by the generosity of attendees, donors, volunteers, and sponsors who continue to invest in the Shorewood community.

“We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community,” said SW Booster President Jenni Gallagher (Class of 1990). “These funds will make a meaningful impact for Shorewood students across athletics, arts, academics, and student leadership programs.”

Special thanks to the event’s sponsors for their generous support: Urbal Architecture, Seattle Tree Care, Movement Mortgage, and Irons Brothers Construction.

Community members who were unable to attend the auction still have an opportunity to contribute by participating in our virtual Raise the Paddle here: DONATE

Shorewood Booster Co-Presidents Jenni Gallagher and Michelle Morgon present this years Turbo Booster Award to Leslie Boyd and Carrie Haslam. Photo by Paul Dudley

The Shorewood Booster Club extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 50th Anniversary Auction a memorable and impactful evening.

Thank you for helping Shorewood shine. See you next year!

King's girls basketball player nominated for HeraldNet Athlete of the Week - voting open now

Kaleo Anderson

Kaleo Anderson, King’s girls basketball junior guard, led the Knights to second place in the Class 1A state tournament, averaging 19.3 points, 13 rebounds and three assists in three games.

She has been nominated for Athlete of the Week at HeraldNet.

'Bunny' now running at UW Drama

The University of Washington School of Drama proudly presents Bunny, written by Hannah Moscovitch.

Directed by MFA student Ren Langer, the play spans 20 years of Bunny’s life and looks at the how “desire doesn’t follow rules.”

The production runs March 12 – 21, 2026.

BUNNY
Directed by Ren Langer
When: March 12 – 21, 2026
Where: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theatre
Tickets: $10 - $23

A moving exploration of desire, morality, and connection.

Photo by Christine Mitchell, permission granted to use by the University of Washington, School of Drama.

Bunny, directed by MFA student Ren Langer, spans twenty years of a young girl’s life as she journeys through the complex social expectations surrounding female sexuality, from being a friendless and quietly weird teen to a “hot dork.” Unencumbered by the burden of shame, she journeys through the complex social expectations surrounding female sexuality.

"Bunny shook me to my core when I first read it” says director Ren Langer. “It's rare to see female sexuality depicted on stage in a way that is so raw, messy, and subversive.

"I love and hate the way this show lives so firmly in the grey areas of morality. It confronts each and every one of us with the cognitive dissonance we hold between our desires and our values, and it exposes the moralizing judgements we project onto others who are caught in that very same predicament.

"It's the kind of show that leaves you with more questions than answers."

Performances March 12 - 21 at the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse 4045 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Tickets here

Shorecrest softball defeats Newport Bellevue 11-10 at March 11, 2026 game

On Wednesday March 11, 2026 Shorecrest softball defeated Newport Bellevue 11-10 with a walkoff win in extra innings.

Ruby Smevik hit in the game winning run with a single up the middle. Overall the team won this game as their grit and collective vision brought them up from a 6 run deficit for the eventual win.

There were spectacular performances at the plate by everyone and the team collected 12 hits in all.

La Titiali’l- McKinnon had a clutch double and a home run,
Rui Hanrahan collected 3 hits and a stolen base,
Lyla Taing collected 2 hits and a stolen base.

In 6 attempts Shorecrest successfully stole 5 bases.

On the field the Scots played tight with 0 errors. Lili Olson and Claire Maxwell represented in the circle collectively securing 10 strikeouts. Claire Maxwell only allowed 2 runs in 7 innings pitched.

--Morgan Huber, Assistant Softball Coach

Local resident earns Master's degree from UW-Madison

MADISON, Wis. (March 9, 2026) - A total of 2,151 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on December 14, 2025.

The university held its Winter 2025 Commencement ceremony for undergraduates and graduates at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Local degree recipients include:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE, DEGREE

Shoreline, WA

Andrew Slade, School of Business, Master of Science-Business, Data, Insights, and Analytics

UW-Madison was ranked the #2 public university in the United States by Time magazine in 2026. With public service as its guiding principle, UW-Madison's students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education while solving real-world problems.

Local student named to Dean's List at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE, Wis.— Nicholas Markham of Seattle, WA, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Markham is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the fall 2025 semester and have no disqualifying grades. Undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the Dean’s List.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 8,000 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs,

Michael Berger (“Magic Mike”), street magician who won landmark busker-rights case

Magic Mike
Photo by Michael Berger

By Oliver J Moffat

Michael James Berger, known by his stage name “Magic Mike” in Seattle's busker scene, whose legal battle expanded free speech protections for street performers nationwide, died January 3, 2026, in Shoreline. He was 78.

Berger learned magic as a child, reading books borrowed from the library, and he often encouraged children to read in his performances.

Performing illusions for tips at the Seattle Center from the 1980s into the 2000s, he twisted balloons in busy walkways during festivals like Folklife and the Bite of Seattle.

His street performances led to repeated conflicts with security and police, who ejected him from the Seattle Center and cited him for trespassing.

In fighting for his right to twist balloons for children, Berger secured a landmark court ruling protecting the rights of street performers.

In 2003, he sued the City of Seattle, challenging Seattle Center rules regulating street performers.

Although his case faced legal setbacks, he kept fighting. The ACLU of Washington supported him, and in 2009, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled in his favor.

His lawsuit strengthened First Amendment protections for buskers and his case remains a widely cited precedent.

In his later years, he faced serious health challenges, including brain tumors and injuries, and he relied on a mobility scooter to get around.

Berger died on the night of January 3, 2026, at the age of 78, near where he lived in a group home in Shoreline. He was struck by a driver while traveling on his mobility scooter on NE 175th Street in Shoreline.

Pie for Pi Day at Town & Country Market

Pie for Pi Day at Town & Country Market 3.14

We’ve done the math, and you 100% deserve a pie!

This "Pi" Day (3.14, get it?

), stop by your Shoreline Town & Country Market to grab a sweet treat for a tasty March 14 celebration.

From Willamette Valley Pie Company apple and marionberry to Cyrus O’Leary’s decadent cream pies, your perfect pie is waiting.

Locally owned Town & Country Market is located at 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline WA 98133.

Child Care subsidies for King County residents

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Child care costs are higher than ever and you may be able to get help!

If you are a King County parent with a child 12 or younger, check out the Best Starts Child Care Subsidy.

It only takes a minute to fill out a quick eligibility form to see if you qualify. If you do, you’ll be invited to complete the full application.

Please visit Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy Family Portal or share with someone who should!

Questions? support@bskchildcare.org or 206-208-6865.

New bill protects grieving families from scam artists

A bill requested by Attorney General Nick Brown strengthening probate law to protect grieving families from scam artists passed the Legislature with bipartisan support and now heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

AG Brown requested the bill in the wake of an investigation and lawsuit by the Attorney General’s Office against a group of people and their companies who took control of 213 deceased strangers’ estates and drained the assets without properly alerting heirs and courts.

HB 2445, sponsored by Rep. Adison Richards, D-Gig Harbor, strengthens state law governing the probate process for handling the estate of a person who dies without a will.

It sets clear rules for third parties seeking to become probate administrators, preventing strangers from seizing control of a deceased person’s property, siphoning the proceeds, and keeping grieving family members in the dark. The bill passed the state Senate unanimously.

Last year, the Attorney General’s Office sued and won against a group of people and their companies who took control of 213 deceased strangers’ estates and drained the assets without properly alerting heirs and courts.

The judge ordered John B. Elliott, Shanelle Sunde, and their companies to pay more than $7 million in penalties, restitution, legal fees, and costs.

The case exposed significant loopholes in Washington law that made it possible for the defendants to become court-appointed probate administrators for estates of people they didn’t know in counties where the deceased people had not lived.

More information here

Shorewood Jazz 1 selected for Essentially Ellington Festival at Lincoln Center - now help them get there

Shorewood High School Jazz 1 is excited and honored to announce their selection as a finalist for the 31st Essentially Ellington Festival in New York in April.

Essentially Ellington is considered the most prestigious high school competition of its kind in the country.

Shorewood is one of the 20 schools from across the country that will perform at Lincoln Center this April.

Under the direction of Dan Baker, Shorewood is making their first appearance at the festival since the 2000s. Shorewood was previously an Essentially Ellington finalist in 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2008.

This Shorewood jazz band features many talented student musicians. Bass player, Marcus Torzillo, and piano player, Oscar Clingenpeel, were both selected for the 2026 Washington All State Jazz Band.

Shorewood’s jazz program has been building on their success from last year when Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 finished as finalists at several regional jazz competitions, including the Newport Jazz Festival where they won the sweepstakes award.

These students are thrilled to perform at Jazz Alley and share the stage with guest artist and local legend, Greta Matassa!

Now they need community help to get them to New York.

How to help:

See them live Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 6pm in the Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17500 Fremont Ave N Admission is FREE, but donations are accepted.

Come to their show at Jazz Alley on March 23, 2026, doors open at 6, show at 7pm. Tickets $50 through the QR code in the flyer to the right.

Donate here or use the QR code in the flyer at the beginning of this article.

Gloria Nagler: Recycling Purple Finch

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

OK, now that I’ve cracked the seed, can I recycle the rest, photog? I hate to add to the planet’s problems!

--Gloria Z. Nagler

NEMCo offers 3-day CERT Basic Training course starting April 25, 2026

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) is pleased to offer the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training, beginning Saturday, April 25, 2026.

This free, three‑day course equips community members with practical skills to prepare for emergencies, disasters, and other incidents. No prior experience is required, CERT is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Classes are presented by trained CERT instructors in the areas of Fire Safety, Basic First Aid, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, Utility Management, and overall preparedness. Regardless of your age, background, experience or capabilities, there is something you can do to help yourself, your family and your community.

The program features interactive, easy-to-follow lessons with hands-on practice, culminating in a realistic disaster simulation to apply your new skills with confidence.

Course Details

Class: Community CERT Basic Program

Dates:

Saturday, April 25
Sunday, April 26
Saturday, May 2

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Kenmore, Fire Station 51 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore, WA 98028

Cost: Free

Registration Sign up online here

Additional resources: CERT Class,

For more information, contact Kevin Lowery, Emergency Manager at klowery@cityoflfp.gov or visit www.NorthshoreEMC.com.

Shorewood softball vs. Nathan Hale at Meridian Park

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rose Gallagher lines a double to center in the first inning
Photo by Chris Stuvek

Shorewood vs. Nathan Hale

at Meridian Park
3-11-2026

Shorewood 13 - Nathan Hale 3

Shorewood varsity softball team defeated Nathan Hale 13-3 in five innings on Wednesday night, March 11, 2026 at the Meridian Park ballfield.

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E

Nathan Hale 0 0 0 2 1 x x 3 3 3

Shorewood 2 4 0 0 7 x x 13 9 1

Pitcher Emma Kellum
Photo by Chris Stuvek

Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s)

Nathan Hale:

Libby Lobkovich,
Ellen Belkrup (3),
Francis Shutts (5) and
Ella Faldini (catcher)

Shorewood:

Emma Kellum,
Zoey Perrault (4) and
Lillian Perrault (catcher)

Highlights

Nathan Hale:

Ellen Belkrup 2-2
Ainslie Smith 1-3 (3B)

Shorewood:

Lillian Perrault 2-3 (2B, 3B)
Grace McLaughlin 1-2 (2B)
Rose Gallagher 2-3 (2B)
Zoey Perrault 2-4 (2B, 3B)
Charlotte Copacino 1-4 (2B)

Friday night at Third Place Commons

Mosquito Fleet is composed of Shoreline HS Alum / Shoreline residents

Friday Night Plans? We've got you covered!

Don’t miss Mosquito Fleet live at Third Place Commons! Experience a rich tapestry of bluegrass, old time, and Americana, bridging centuries of tradition with the spark of today’s music. Perfect for the whole family!

A fun bonus – four of the six members of the group are Shoreline High School alumni.

Robb Bell ('71, mandolin), Mark Demaray ('71, guitar), Bill Clements ('75, guitar/vocals) and Chip Erickson ('76, bass/vocals).
Also featured are Shoreline residents Anne Sherwood (banjo/vocals) and Ken Ritland (fiddle).

Come on out and say hello – and get ready for some great music!

Where: The Commons Stage (LFP Town Center, intersection of Bothell / Ballinger Way NE)

When: Friday, March 13 @ 7 PM

Cost: FREE!

Tiny Steps to Big Money: Saving & Investing $1 at a Time

Tiny Steps to Big Money: Saving & Investing $1 at a Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 3 - 4:30pm
Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

For adults.
Cost: FREE

Join Deborah Johnson Miranda, money coach and financial educator, to learn easy ways to save and invest tiny amounts on a limited income.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Wind arrives with power outages

Power outages 10pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Seattle City Light reports over 5,000 customers without power as the wind and rain move in over the region.

The largest outage, over 4,000 customers, is in north Seattle / Shoreline, extending from Lake City Way to I-5. (see the dark red icon on the map). The utility estimates power will be restored by 3am.

Hillwood (with a red icon) has over 400 outages and is also expected to be restored by 3:30am.

Follow the map here.

Sno-King Community Chorale in concert March 20-21, 2026 - tickets available now

Sno-King Community Chorale

Illuminare: Songs of Light and Wonder

7 pm, Friday March 20, 2026
3 pm, Saturday March 21, 2026

The concert will feature two works with orchestra:

Illuminare is Elaine Hagenberg's first extended work, consisting of five movements for SATB chorus and chamber orchestra. Read more from Elaine Hagenberg's website

LUX: The Dawn From On High is Dan Forrest’s third major work for SATB chorus and orchestra. Read more from the Composer Dan Forrest's website

Trinity Lutheran Church

6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

Calvin Community Dinner features Shoreline PD and Regional Crisis Response Agency March 16, 2026

Free dinner and community information at Calvin Community Dinner

Next Monday March 16, 2026, representatives from Shoreline Police Department and the Regional Crisis Response Agency (RCR "racer) will join us to share what is going on here in Seattle and help us learn more about the crisis response team and the services they offer.

Please RSVP to norm@calvinpc.org with the number of people planning on attending so we can have enough food! Dinner starts at 6pm.

Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177

Former Shorewood wrestler achieves Collegiate All American Honor at NJCAA Championship

Tibodeau gets pin in first match of the tournament

Story and Photos by Tricia Norton

Three former Shorewood wrestlers took the mat March 6, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa representing Big Bend Community College and Indian Hills Community College.

Isabella Crave (SW class of 2025) and Hunter Tibodeau (SW class of 2023) qualified as part of the Big Bend (WA) team. Libby Norton (SW class of 2025) took the mat for Indian Hills Community College (IA).

(Left) Tibodeau on podium--All American, 8th place

Tibodeau wrestled for Big Bend this season as a heavyweight. He qualified for Nationals, placing 2nd in the NCJAA West Region 18. In the National Championships, he battled through his bracket, finishing in 8th place, becoming an All American.

Shorewood coach Derek Norton said, “I am so proud of Hunter. He is, to my knowledge, the first Shorewood wrestler to become a collegiate All American.”

Tibodeau battled several injuries this season and said that while he hoped to place higher than 8th, “[becoming an All American] made the season feel worth it.” Tibodeau is joining the Einstein wrestling coaching staff to help train the next generation of champions.

Crave with pin in first match of tournament.

Izzy Crave and Libby Norton both missed the podium, losing out in the blood rounds of the National Invitational tournament. Crave won both of her first matches by pin.

Indian Hills, 6x National Champions

Norton sustained a shoulder injury while winning her first match that hampered her progression. They both plan to be back next year and All American, following in Hunter’s footsteps.

Norton victorious in first match of the tournament

While she didn’t make the podium, Norton scored 18 points for her team in the tournament, helping contribute to the overall team victory.

Indian Hills won both the men's and women’s tournament, making six straight national titles for the women of Indian Hills.

After the weekend Norton explained,

“It’s so exciting to watch kids from Shorewood move on and compete at the collegiate level and succeed on a national stage.”

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Rep. Shelley Kloba: Millionaires Tax - Myth vs Fact

From Rep. Shelley Kloba, 1st LD

This spring, much of the focus in Olympia has been on our state budget and how to address a structural revenue problem that continues to grow.

Washington’s tax code was largely built in the 1930s. Our economy has changed dramatically since then, but our tax system hasn’t kept pace.

Despite recent progress, including the capital gains tax, Washington still has the second most regressive tax system in the nation. As a share of income:

Low-income families pay nearly 14%.
The highest-income households pay around 4%.

That imbalance is not sustainable or fair.

On Tuesday, we passed a millionaires tax that would apply only to take-home pay (adjusted gross income) above a very high threshold. It would not apply to business revenue, and it would not apply to stocks or unrealized gains. It is about personal take-home income above the threshold.

There has been a lot of misinformation circulating, so I want to address some common myths directly:

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: “All the millionaires will leave Washington.”

Fact: The data does not support this claim.

Many states and cities with a millionaires tax have actually seen an increase in millionaires after implementation.

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Businesses operate where people want to live, and millionaires want to live where there are strong schools, infrastructure, public safety, clean water, and vibrant communities. Those things require investment.

Evidence from other states and from our own capital gains tax shows no mass exodus. In fact, high-net-worth individuals remain concentrated in states with thriving economies and strong public services.

Myth: “Washington taxes are already among the highest in the country.”

Fact: Washington ranks roughly middle-of-the-pack nationally in overall tax burden as a share of income.

The issue isn’t that we tax too much overall, it’s who we tax. Our system relies heavily on sales taxes and flat taxes that hit working families hardest. This is what we’re trying to fix.

Myth: “The budget crisis is just irresponsible spending.”

Fact: Our budget challenges are structural.

Over the past decade, nearly a million more people have made Washington their home. Demand for schools, health care, housing, and behavioral health services has grown dramatically.

At the same time, state revenue as a share of personal income has declined. Our tax code is decoupling from our modern economy.

We cannot cut our way out of a structural problem without harming K-12 education, higher education, health care access, child care, and public safety.

Myth: “This is just piling a new tax on top of an already broken system.”

Fact: Our goal is not to simply add another tax; it’s to rebalance an unfair system.

Washington relies heavily on sales tax, property tax, and the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax. These are flat taxes that do not account for ability to pay. That means a nurse, a teacher, or a small business owner pays the same rate as a billionaire.

If we never begin shifting toward more progressive revenue sources, we will remain stuck in a system that disproportionately burdens working families.

Myth: “This would tax small businesses and entrepreneurs.”

Fact: This proposal applies only to personal adjusted gross income above $1 million, not to total business revenue.

Myth: “State revenues are growing, we don’t have a revenue problem.”

Fact: Our economy has grown, but our revenue system hasn’t kept pace.

Revenue as a share of total personal income in Washington is lower than it was 20 years ago. Meanwhile, the state population has grown by nearly 1 million people in the last decade, increasing the demand for schools, housing, healthcare, and public safety. With unreliable federal funding, we need a system that grows with our population and economy. Ours is structurally decoupled from the our modern tech- and service-driven economy.

Myth: “Voters already rejected an income tax — this ignores their will.”

Fact: Voters have consistently rejected broad-based income taxes that would impact everyone.

This proposal is fundamentally different: it is narrowly targeted to towards those earning over 1 million dollars of gross income and focused on correcting regressive inequities in our tax code.

Myth: “This will hurt Washington’s competitiveness.”

Fact: Washington’s competitiveness depends on strong public investments.

Businesses choose to locate where there are:

Highly educated workers
Strong public schools
Reliable infrastructure
Public safety
Healthy communities

These things require stable funding.

A modernized, fair tax structure strengthens competitiveness because it creates long-term stability and reduces volatility during downturns.

Contact Me
LEG 132A | PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504
shelley.kloba@leg.wa.gov
(360) 786-7900 | Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-562-6000 | 1-800-635-9993 (TTY)
https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/kloba/

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