Shoreline Area News

Reptile Man show at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday August 15, 2026 at 12:30pm

Friday, August 14, 2026

Shoreline resident Paul Hill with a corn snake
at a Reptile Man show
at North City Elementary ca. 1990

By Diane Hettrick

It's not often that adults have the opportunity to see a Reptile Man performance but he will be doing a full show at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:30pm on the Family Stage.

The Reptile Man, Scott Petersen, has been staging shows for decades around Puget Sound, primarily in elementary schools and other venues with children.

His life work is to educate children about reptiles from around the world.

He has a permanent location in Monroe, Washington.

Celebrate Shoreline is being held at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 from 12 - 9pm. Family activities are 12 - 6pm. Food trucks will line the park to offer a wide variety of food and treats for purchase.

Shoreline Library Community Resource Fair September 4, 2026 for community members in need of support

Friday, September 4, 2026 from 10am-2pm, the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline WA 98155, 206-362-7550 will hold a free Community Resource Fair for local adults who are in need of support.

Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!

Participating agencies may include:

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Registration not required.

Shorecrest graduate named Outstanding Graduate of the WWU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jude Ziliak named Outstanding Graduate at WWU

Shorecrest High School 2022 graduate Jude Ziliak was recently named an Outstanding Graduate of the WWU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

During the 2025-26 academic year and the summer prior, Ziliak served as an intern with RH2 Engineering.

During this time, Ziliak worked on the electrical designs for multiple water and wastewater facility projects.

Clients for these projects included the city of Bellingham, Skagit PUD, and the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District.

Ziliak said he felt honored to contribute to projects that benefitted local communities.

Ziliak also told us he was proud of his efforts to strengthen community and foster belonging in the EECE Department. Outside the department, Ziliak participated in collective bargaining on behalf of student employees at WWU and helped write the union’s first bylaws.

Ziliak celebrated his graduation with a backpacking trip around Europe. After he returns, he will begin a full-time position with RH2 Engineering in September as an electrical staff engineer.

Shoreline College Youth softball clinics in September

Prospect Clinic for high school players 9th - 12th grade

Saturday September 12, 2026 from 9am - 12noon

Hosted by Shoreline College Fastpitch.

Softball skills clinic with coach Crystelle Fischer

For ages 8 - 13 years old

Saturday September 12, 2026 from 1 - 4pm

Clinics held at Shoreview Park, 700 Innis Arden Way, Shoreline 98177

Participants need to bring a glove, athletic shoes or cleats, bat, helmet, and a water bottle.

Echo Lake toxic levels drop - lake declared safe for recreation again

Echo Lake
Photo by Gidget Terpstra

Stefan Grozev, Senior Surface Water Program Specialist for the City of Shoreline, reopened Echo Lake to the public after recent algae tests indicated the water is safe to recreate in and toxic parameters are below the recreational thresholds.

Echo Lake is prone to algae blooms, both toxic and benign. Stefan advises,

"Always use caution when algae is present in the water. Both toxic algae and non-harmful varieties of algae can appear quickly. If you see algae in the water, we do not recommend entering the water in that area."

More information on toxic algae can be found here

Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver’s licenses.

The Trump administration has threatened to terminate more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) if the states refuse this illegal order.

The coalition filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is an administration of the DOT, and AAMVA, as well as an additional related lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The lawsuits claim the DOT, FMCSA and DHS are violating multiple federal privacy laws by secretly setting up their own database with records extorted from AAMVA, with no guardrails on the use or sharing of drivers’ Social Security numbers and other personal information, and no notice to the public.

“When Washingtonians provide information to our state, they rightfully expect it will be kept confidential and secure, and used for the reasons the government told them,” said Brown. “The federal government is violating privacy laws to serve a political agenda.”

More information here

April Nilsen named Executive Director of Shoreline College Foundation

April Nilsen, Executive Director
Shoreline College Foundation and
Associate Vice President of
Development and Community Engagement

BIG NEWS! Join the college in welcoming April Nilsen as the new Executive Director of the Shoreline College Foundation and Associate Vice President of Development and Community Engagement.

April brings more than 12 years of nonprofit development, communications, and organizational leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Development & Impact at Washington Alliance for Better Schools.

With a career centered at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and community, April is passionate about building authentic relationships and creating opportunities that make a difference for students.

She began her new role at Shoreline College on August 3, 2026.

Learn more about April here

Have dinner at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday at Cromwell Park

Dine out at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday
Photo by Wayne Pridemore 2022

Come by Cromwell Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026 any time from noon to 9:00pm to celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday!

Cromwell Park (by the Courthouse)

18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133

The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities (like pony rides)

Browned and Toasted
Photo by Steven H. Robinson 2022

Foods trucks will offer main dishes and treats in a dazzling display of culinary delights. This year’s food options include seafood gumbo, smoked BBQ, handmade momos, steak and frites, sweet treats, coffee, and more.

Beamaes Seafood
Photo by Steven H. Robinson 2022

Check out the variety:

Beamaes Seafood Gumbo
Sugar + Spoon owners are Shoreline residents who focus on large events. They sell safe to eat cookie dough!
Sages Coffee Company
Trio Truck
Seattle Pops
HPs Smokehouse BBQ
Kathmandu MomoCha
Charred
Elotador
Isidros
Browned and Toasted
Matcha Muna
Mike’s Shave Ice
In His Hands Kettle Corn

If you are attending without the kids, there will be a beer garden coordinated by Seattle Bartending Company serving Beer, Wine, and Cider

Visit shorelinewa.gov/CelebrateShoreline to learn more and plan your visit.

Suspect arrested in arson at Bothell Fred Meyer

Bothell police arrest arson suspect
Photo courtesy Bothell PD

Shortly after 7:00am Thursday August 13, 2026 Bothell Police arrested a suspect in connection with last week's fire at the Fred Meyer near Thrasher's Corner.

The suspect was taken into custody for first-degree arson and was also found in a stolen vehicle at the time of the arrest.

This arrest was the result of coordinated work between our Investigations Unit and our Community Crime Reduction Team (CCRT) with support from our K9 and Drone teams.

This investigation remains ongoing.

Water main repaired and NE 195th and Ballinger Way reopened to traffic

North City Water District crews repairing water main leak at NE 195th & Ballinger Way
Photo by Heather McLaughlin

After a water main break at NE 195th and Ballinger Way was discovered on Tuesday evening, August 11, 2026, the road was closed and the North City Water District and additional resources were on scene working to address the issue.

Officers from the Lake Forest Park Police Department and deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office routed traffic around the work site as the water district crew worked through the night to find and repair the leak.

Diane Pottinger, North City Water District Manager, said

"Our crews would like to thank those agencies that assisted with us in our emergency event last night/early this morning. We really appreciated those of you that were on the roadway last night and slowed down near our job site.

"Our equipment was a bit loud and may have impacted the sleep of those residents nearby and we apologize for this.

"We were able to find the source of the leak and got it repaired just before 4:00 am. We do have some temporary road patches to clean up, hopefully over the next few days. We expect to have a permanent patch sometime after that."

Brier’s SeaScare Parade returned Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Story & Photos by David Carlos

Brier’s SeaScare Parade returned Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026 bringing neighbors, classic cars, candy and a little controlled chaos to Brier Road.

The parade started off at 7pm near 232nd Street and Brier Road and traveled south to 238th Street.

Kenmore District Pipe Band

Once again, the weather cooperated. Temperatures hovered around 65 degrees under partly sunny skies — just about ideal parade weather for the hundreds of people lining the route.

The evening had the familiar feel of a small-town reunion. Classmates spotted classmates, neighbors caught up with neighbors, kids scrambled for candy and plenty of people seemed to know somebody passing by in the parade.

The All Stars

SeaScare has never been particularly interested in taking itself too seriously, and judging by Wednesday’s parade, that tradition remains in very good hands.

The parade was an anything-goes procession that seemed perfectly suited to SeaScare. The Kenmore & District Pipe Band provided the bagpipes and drums, South County Fire rolled through with both modern apparatus and an antique fire engine, and unicycle riders showed off their balance while making their way down Brier Road.

Ghostbusters with their Ecto-Jeep mobile.

There were pirates tossing candy, Ghostbusters in their decked-out Ecto-Jeep, Mob City Junior Roller Derby skaters, the North Queens Drill Team, youth baseball players, community organizations and local businesses.

Classic cars mixed with decorated trucks and homemade floats. Even a pair of miniature horses joined the parade wearing unicorn horns.

Miniature horses

The one thing missing from previous years was the sight of horses dancing their way down the road to mariachi music. The miniature “unicorns” were charming, but we’re still hoping their larger, dancing cousins make a comeback next year. Consider this my official request for their return in 2027.

And, as always, candy was serious business. Children scrambled into the street after each passing group, while adults waved from the sidewalks and bubbles drifted overhead.

Leading this year’s parade as grand marshal was a business that has been part of Brier for 45 years: Brier Grocery.

Grand Marshal Sunnie Andrade with her daughter Anna

Sunnie and Victor Andrade bought the neighborhood store in 1981 and operated it together for decades. Victor passed in 2018.

Today, Sunnie continues running the store with help from their children, Charlie and Anna, and Sunnie’s sister, Soon.

Pirates

Asked how she felt about being named grand marshal, Sunnie kept her answer simple: She was happy.

She had initially been hesitant about participating in the parade. Those who know her might chalk that up to her quiet and humble nature. But eventually she was glad she had decided to take part.

South County Fire's vintage truck

Elsewhere along the route, there was plenty going on...

The band On Common Ground performed classic-rock cover songs in the outdoor dining area at Vita Momenti Italian Kitchen, providing a soundtrack to the evening festivities.

SeaScare certainly wasn't lacking for noise without them.

Pie eating contest

One enthusiastic young passenger in a Wally’s truck made sure of that by putting the horn to very good use. The pie-eating contest also added to the raucous fun.

L-R Brier Mayor Dale Kaemingk, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash,
Brier Council Member Hisham Othman

The celebration has been a Brier summertime tradition since 2002, when the city’s volunteer Park Board created the nautically themed event to replace the former Brierfest.

Conceived as Brier’s playful answer to Seattle’s Seafair, SeaScare grew around its Porch Light Parade and has brought pirates, sea creatures, classic cars, bands and plenty of neighborhood whimsy to Brier Road each August.

Parade participant

This year’s celebration was made possible with support from local businesses and organizations, including Brenner Hill Windermere Real Estate, Brier Grocery, Cedar Plaza Vet Clinic, Elsner Law, Jason’s Java, Las Espuelas, MLT Licensing, Nellie’s Thistle Salon, Patty’s Egg Nest, Pet Adventure, PuroClean, QFC, Sorelli Pizza, Sound Community Bank, South County Fire Fighter Foundation, Teeter Tots Montessori and Vita Momenti Italian Kitchen.

4-H unicorn

By the time the last candy had been scooped up from the road, the pie contestants had been thoroughly coated in chocolate, and On Common Ground had filled Vita Momenti with classic rock, SeaScare had once again delivered exactly what Brier seems to like best: neighbors, noise and a little bit of nonsense.

Brier is a town of 6,600 in South Snohomish County, east of Mountlake Terrace and north of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, with Alderwood Manor to the north and Bothell to the east. See map.

Battle of the Bands in Lake Forest Park - August 22, 2026

🎶ShoreLake Arts’ 6th Annual Battle of the Bands 🎶

Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Pfingst Animal Acres Park, Lake Forest Park

17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA

Open Call for New Bands

Get ready for a summer night full of music, energy, and local talent! ShoreLake Arts proudly presents the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands, a dynamic showcase of emerging and developing bands from across Washington State.

This all-ages event features a diverse lineup of musical styles, offering something for everyone—from indie rock to funk, pop, and beyond. Enjoy the show from the comfort of your lawn chairs and blankets, and soak up the lively, family-friendly atmosphere.

🍻 21+ Beer & Wine Garden
🍔 Local Food Vendors
🎸 Live Performances by Rising Artists

The Battle of the Bands is more than a concert—it's a stepping stone for up-and-coming musicians, offering them a chance to build their skills, connect with industry professionals, and shine on a public stage.

Don’t miss this chance to support the arts and discover the future of Washington’s music scene—right in your own backyard!

All ages welcome. 21+ access required for Beer & Wine Garden.

The ShoreLake Battle of the Bands aims to support the development of emerging musical talent in Washington State. The competition provides these up-and-coming musicians a platform and a unique pathway to build their musical skills and network with industry professionals.

Join the Alumni Soccer Match at Shoreline College August 15, 2026

One Game. One Community. Forever Dolphins!

Don't miss the annual Alumni Soccer Match to kick off the Shoreline College athletics season.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - Shoreline A Field 19030 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Wear green. Bring energy. Represent the Dolphins.

Children's Activities at Celebrate Shoreline

Celebrate Shoreline, Saturday August 15, 2026 at Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 has food and beer gardens, but is a determinedly family event.

Look at all the activities planned for children - and most of them are free.

Last Leaf Productions will perform Bayou Bug Tales, an original musical adapted from Aesop's fable about the Ant and the Grasshopper. Performances at 1:15pm and 3:30pm.

Other children's activities:

Pony Rides: Seattle Pony Party: ($)
Petting Zoo: Animal Encounters, Free
Kids Theater: “Bayou Bug Tales” by Last Leaf Productions (free) presented by King County Library System, Performances at: 1:15 & 3:30 pm
Inflatables: (free)
Roving Entertainment: Louie Foxx Magic
Hands on Art: Pip cleaner flowers (free)
Bubble Play Area: (free)
NEW: Touch a Truck
Community Engagement
Sponsor Engagement
Tumbling: Seattle Gymnastics
Police, Fire and Emergency Management booths
Game Booth
Photo Booth
Face Painting

Celebrate Shoreline Saturday noon to 9pm at Cromwell Park

Join us on Saturday August 15, 2026 from noon to 9pm to celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday at Celebrate Shoreline!

Cromwell Park

18030 Meridian Avenue N
Shoreline, WA 98133

The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities.

Edmonds welcomes Stephanie Lucash as City Administrator

Stephanie Lucash, Edmonds
City Administrator

City Administrator Stephanie Lucash is officially on duty in Edmonds.

Lucash came to Edmonds from Kenmore, where she served as Deputy City Manager, bringing 34 years of public sector experience with her. She is widely recognized for her leadership at both the state and national levels.

In 2024, she received the National Leadership Trailblazer Award from the League of Women in Government and was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame.

In 2023, she was named Washington State’s Outstanding Assistant City Manager of the Year.

She is Immediate Past President of the Washington City/County Management Association.

In addition to her professional leadership, Lucash serves as an Affiliate Professor and Distinguished Practitioner at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, where she teaches local government management.

She is also a dedicated mentor and advocate for advancing women in public service, serving on the board of the Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy.

"We are proud to welcome a leader who is committed to continuous learning and bringing nationally recognized best practices to the City of Edmonds. We look forward to seeing all that Stephanie will accomplish here. She is already off to a great start." – Mayor Mike Rosen

In July, she earned the Credentialed Manager designation from the ICMA - International City/County Management Association, one of the highest professional recognitions for local government executives. The ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program recognizes local government executives who have demonstrated the knowledge, experience, and dedication required to lead complex public organizations.

This achievement places Stephanie among an elite group of local government professionals worldwide. There are currently just over 1,770 ICMA Credentialed Managers across the globe. In Washington State, where there are 281 cities and towns, only 39 individuals have earned the designation, and just 27 currently serve in active local government leadership roles.

Stephanie says,
"Local government has a direct impact on people's daily lives, and I'm honored to serve the Edmonds community alongside an exceptional team dedicated to delivering high-quality public services."

Lime bikes are nearing the end of their two year pilot program in Shoreline

Lineup at Aurora Village Transit Center
Photo by Claudia Meadows

The program began in August 2024 as a two year pilot program. It kicked off with 200 devices, including 50 bikes, operated by Lime (maximum number of devices capped at 400).

New seated scooters called Gliders were added to the fleet in 2025. Currently, up to a maximum of 1,000 scooters and bikes are allowed in the City.

The City will reevaluate the pilot program and make adjustments by the end of the pilot in summer 2026.

Riders must be 18 years or older. Helmets are strongly encouraged by Lime and the City. You can get a 10% discount by verifying that you are wearing a helmet through the Lime app.

Lime is managing all operations including device deployment, maintenance, recovery/rebalancing, and responses to community reports.

Report all issues to Lime at:

email: Support@li.me
phone: 1-888-546-3345
web: help.li.me

Starting June 2026, end a Lime bike or scooter trip at Link light rail stations in Shoreline and get an automatic discount of up to $7 off your ride!

Shawn White retires after 31 years as paramedic and Medical Services Officer

We extend our appreciation to Shawn White for his 31 years of service to the residents of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Woodway and the surrounding cities.

Shawn became a paramedic in 2003 and in 2013, he was promoted to Medical Services Officer. (MSO)

We thank him for his service and wish him the very best in his retirement.

King County Sheriff: ICE can tell us to 'pound sand' and that’s what we would do

The Shoreline City Council has wondered what its officers could do when its residents call about ICE activity. The answer? Not much.

By David Mendez
The Osprey News

King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall

King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall told the Shoreline City Council last week that she believes the community “has unrealistic expectations about what law enforcement can or should do related to ICE” — and that her office has effectively no ability to deal with federal immigration agents, even when they’re unidentified in the field.

The sheriff’s meeting with the council occurred during a Shoreline dinner meeting workshop, which took place before the regular council meeting.

Most of the meeting focused on agency staffing — the King County Sheriff’s Office runs the Shoreline Police Department through a contract agreement — but KCSO’s policies regarding ICE were the elephant in the room.

Federal immigration officials have been very active in the city, leading to chases through residential streets, arrests along Aurora Avenue and confrontations in neighborhoods.

Upon being told of ongoing resident concerns regarding ICE, Cole-Tindall told council that she doesn’t believe it’s KCSO’s job to “track ICE incidents.”

“My responsibility is to respond to 911 calls. And that could be an ICE agent calling, or it could be the community calling,” Cole-Tindall said.

“What I don’t want is any of my officers to be charged with obstructing, or somehow we’re doing something that is obstructing the federal government from doing what they need to do.”

Shoreline’s leaders have taken a public stance against ICE activity over the last year, spurred in part by public action. Earlier this year, the city passed an ordinance banning the agency from staging on city-controlled land.

Officials have also asked residents to call the city’s police department to help document ICE activity, and on one occasion city council members accompanied a resident to the police station, offering support as she reported an attempted arrest by ICE.

“Do you have a sense of how many times our King County Sheriff’s [Deputies] from across the region are responding to someone calling about an incident,” asked Councilmember Chris Roberts. “What’s the sort of universe in terms of how infrequently the sheriffs respond to these kinds of things?”

“We just don’t have that much interaction with ICE. They’re out there, we know it, but we don’t have a lot of interactions,” Cole-Tindall said. “People don’t really call that much. And certainly, just to be clear, [ICE doesn’t] let us know when they’re coming into our area.”

One councilmember then asked Cole-Tindall if deputies would respond to a call reporting an arrest by an unidentified person claiming to be an ICE agent.

“Yes, and all we could do, we could go out and we could say, ‘Hello, I’m Deputy So-and-So. Can I see your credentials?’ And they could say ‘pound sand,’ and that’s what we would do,” Cole-Tindall replied.

“We would ask, and that’s on camera, so that’s what the deputy is required to do — to ask and document, yeah. But they don’t have to give it.”

King County Sheriff’s Office policy states that deputies will prioritize responding to a call when it is “unclear people claiming to be immigration officers are officers,” if there are “concerns that a crime is being committed” or if ICE activities “may be occurring on property where they are not allowed.”

On-scene policy states that deputies will turn on their body-worn camera, speak with the person who called 911, “verify law enforcement credentials, if appropriate” and document their attempts to check the identity of officers on the scene.

When asked for comment on the sheriff’s statements, a KCSO spokesperson referred The Osprey to the department’s General Orders Manual and emphasized the orders that deputies must follow.

ICE agents confer after running into a vehicle and confronting the young driver,
who ultimately was not arrested or detained.
See previous story

According to KCSO policy, deputies “shall not compel federal personnel to provide information or obstruct their operations.” Rather, they must attempt to de-escalate on the scene, then file a report with superiors, which will then be sent to county prosecutors for possible further action.

In March, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Senate Bill 5855 and House Bill 2165, a legislative package intended to prevent law enforcement from hiding under masks and added penalties to police impersonation laws.

But the state’s mask law, as Cole-Tindall and Councilmember Keith Scully both noted, is a civil matter. Further, sheriff’s deputies will not enforce the ban, the KCSO spokesperson told The Osprey.

“The person who feels they’ve been aggrieved can go to court, I guess,” Cole-Tindall told the Shoreline City Council.

Whether or not a city has tested the limits of the law by suing the federal government hasn’t been reported. “Somebody’s going to have to test that at some point,” Scully mused.

“I mean, it’s an ineffective law because you have to bring a motion for an injunction saying ‘don’t do it again.’ And they do it again, and you go back and you say, ‘now you have to pay a fine because you did it again,’ and they can ultimately drag it out forever,” Scully said, drawing out the string on his hypothetical.

“But it’s all we’ve got, right?”

Similarly, a ban on ICE assembly on prohibited properties — like King County-owned land, or City of Shoreline-controlled land — is untested. A spokesperson for the King County Prosecutor’s Office was uncertain what charges could be filed should federal agents ignore official warnings to leave.

A Shoreline municipal code says only that the city attorney “shall have the ability to enforce this chapter by any legal mechanism of enforcement available under the law.” Per a staff report, that means the city might sue the federal government to gain “injunctive relief, temporary restraint, or some other type of legal remedy.”

Blue skies and low tide at Richmond Beach

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Blue skies and low tide at Richmond Beach. Finally the wildfire smoke has cleared.

NE 195th at Ballinger Way closed due to a water main break

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – NE 195th Street CLOSED 🚨

NE 195th Street at Ballinger Way NE is currently closed due to a water main break.

Ballinger Way and NE 195th at 25th NE

The North City Water District and additional resources were on scene working to address the issue.

Officers from the Lake Forest Park Police Department and deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office are assisting with traffic control and public safety.

🚧 Please avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while crews work to resolve the situation.

Fall Recreation Guide - registration begins August 18, 2026

The Shoreline Fall Recreation Guide was mailed to all Shoreline households last week.

Copies are also available at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N or the Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline.

Fall registration begins August 18 at 8am for Shoreline residents.

Lake Forest Park residents receive a 24-hour early registration window before each season's programs open to the public, along with an 8% discount on all program fees year-round (excluding rentals).

Fall early registration for LFP residents begins on August 20 at 8am. If you miss the early window, the discount applies all year long.

Registration is open to non-residents on August 21 at 8am.

The Recreation Guide is available online here.

James Islington at Third Place Books September 2, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7pm

Third Place Books at Lake Forest Park

17171 Bothell Way NE A200, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Main building, upper level

Third Place Books welcomes bestselling Australian SFF author James Islington for a conversation about his new book Scion.

In a cyberpunk near-future where the uber-rich are immortal until crowdfunded assassins hunt them down, a cyborg contract killer must use his unusual skills to protect a mysterious client from harm. Tickets are required.

All tickets come with a pre-signed copy of the featured book. This event will include a public signing. No photos, please!

Tickets start at $37.06 (including tax and fees)

Purchase tickets here

James Islington is the New York Times bestselling author of The Will of the Many and The Strength of the Few, as well as the Licanius Trilogy (beginning with The Shadow of What Was Lost).

He has sold more than two million books, and his work has been translated into seventeen different languages. He lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, with his wife and two children.

Open house for new townhomes on 10th Ave NE near light rail station - August 15, 2026

Nine newly completed townhomes in Shoreline on Saturday, August 15, 2026

Grove Pointe — 18004 10th Ave NE

Saturday, August 15, 11am–4pm (and Sunday the 16th, same hours). Catered lunch.

Three and four bedrooms, from the $770s. Walking distance to the 185th Street light rail station.

Shoreline SD Seeks Applicants for Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee

This fall, Shoreline School District is launching a Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee to help guide a plan for maintaining and improving our school buildings.

This community-driven effort may inform upcoming ballot measures aimed at funding building upkeep and new school construction where it's needed most.

Interested? Read on for more information about the committee and how members of the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities can apply to be a part.

Why This Committee is Forming

Many of our school buildings are aging, and some no longer meet the needs of a modern learning environment.

Rather than addressing facility needs one at a time as they arise, the district is taking a proactive, long-term approach: understanding the condition of our buildings, planning ahead for needed investments, and engaging our community every step of the way.

This committee will help build community understanding of, and involvement in, that long-range plan.

Their work will help ensure alignment with the district’s educational programs, demographic changes, and community needs, which may also inform future bonds for replacement of district buildings.

What the Committee Will Do

Committee members will:

Learn about our facilities. Members will review building conditions, safety data, and long-term planning information so they have a clear, accurate picture of our district's needs.
Provide community input. While data helps identify facility needs, community voice and judgment are essential in shaping how the district communicates about and prioritizes this work.
Help inform their neighbors. Committee members will be equipped to talk with friends, neighbors, and community members about the district's facilities plan and why it matters.

Final decisions about specific buildings, sites, and funding measures rest with the Shoreline School Board. The committee's role is advisory, bringing community perspective to this important work.

To learn more about the committee and apply, visit: Long Range Committee

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Salmon ID

See previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

Worker rescued in Richmond Beach after trench collapse on work site

You can see the path of Barnacle Creek by following the line of trees

On Monday August 10, 2026 a worker on the Barnacle Creek culvert replacement project in Richmond Beach (see previous article) was rescued by Shoreline Fire after a shored up trench collapsed under him, dropping him 15 feet.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Fire was able to extricate the male in his 30’s after only 13 minutes on scene. He was transported by the medics to Harborview with a potential leg injury.

The project, on NW 204th St in Richmond Beach is in response to concerns about the stability of the rockery and roadway embankment and stream erosion at the culvert outfall.

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: August 12 - 18

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: August 12 - 18

Live Music, a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to open a business in Shoreline, Farmers Markets, and the pièce de résistance, Celebrate Shoreline! It’s a fun week ahead! We hope to see you on Saturday at Celebrate Shoreline, we have a fun (and easy) community art project we would love for you to be a part of!

Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must attend events of the week!
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)

Wednesday, August 12th
Concert in the Garden featuring live music by The Rallies
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Concert in the Garden, hosted by ShoreLake Arts. This free, family-friendly evening will feature live music by The Rallies in the beautiful gathering Grove, surrounded by towering trees, woodland paths, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

We Opened A Business In Shoreline... Here's What it Was Like
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Richmond Beach Foods
Join Urbanist Shoreline for a conversation with Norene Meredith and Lauren Peterson of the newly-opened Richmond Beach Foods.

Thursday, August 13th
Public consultation “How to build on your backyard” Presented by Greencity
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Shoreline Library
A free 90-minute educational panel for homeowners thinking about adding an ADU or backyard cottage to their property.

Friday, August 14th
3rd Annual Shoreline Community Champion Award Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Shoreline City Hall
We are proud to honor this year’s outstanding community leaders and volunteers and hope you will join us for this special celebration.

Outdoor Dance Party hosted by Seattle Dance Fitness
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM, Ridgecrest Elementary School
One Night. One Dance Party. One Epic Summer Vibe. For ONE NIGHT ONLY, we’re taking the Friday Night Dance Party OUTSIDE!

Saturday, August 15th
Shoreline Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more.

Storytime @ at the Shoreline Historical Museum
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline Historical Museum
This engaging, family-friendly program invites children ages 1–8 (with an adult) to explore local history and the environment through stories, music, movement, and hands-on art activities.

Huchoosedah Festival at Licton Springs Park
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Licton Springs Park, Seattle
A free, public, family-friendly celebration of Coast Salish traditions. Through music, storytelling, Native flute, poetry, cedar bark weaving, plant medicine workshops, dance, and a ceremonial Prayer Walk, the event invites the community to step closer to becoming holistically well and co-creating a shared paradise once again.

Silesia Guitars 13th Anniversary Yard Sale
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Silesia Guitars
Silesia Guitars 13th Annual Anniversary Yard Sale! Guitar Parts. Luthier tools. Live Music. $13 off guitar setups, one day only!

2026 Celebrate Shoreline
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Cromwell Park
Come celebrate the City of Shoreline’s 31st birthday! The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands on activities and more!

Sunday, August 16th
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
Your go-to spot for fresh food, local goods, and community connection.

August 16 Urbanist Shoreline Coffee in the Park!
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Echo Lake Park
We’ll have coffee and snacks. RSVPs encouraged for headcount, and so we can be in touch with exact meeting location. Kids, families, friends, friendly dogs welcome!

Darrell's Jazz Jam
7:00 PM, Darrell's Tavern

Tuesday, August 18th
Kids Summer Book Club (August)
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM, Ridgecrest Books
Kids ages 8-11 are welcome to join us for our Summer Book Club! We'll be reading The Swifts by Beth Lincoln for our July club. The book will be available at the store, 15% off.

Energize Shoreline Free Workshops
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Energize Shoreline is offering free workshops this summer to help residents learn about heat pumps — energy-efficient systems that heat, cool, filter, and dehumidify your home.

What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)

50th Anniversary Dahlia Show
Saturday & Sunday August 22-23, Sky Nursery
Since 1976, the Puget Sound Dahlia Association has been gathering gardeners together around the diverse, rewarding and endlessly evolving world of dahlias. Join us this summer in the greenhouse for a Dahlia Show unlike any other, to celebrate these incredible blooms and the people who grow.

ShoreLake Arts’ 6th Annual Battle of the Bands
Saturday, August 22 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Pfingst Animal Acres Park
Get ready for a summer night full of music, energy, and local talent! ShoreLake Arts proudly presents the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands, a dynamic showcase of emerging and developing bands from across Washington State.

For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar

Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery
Shorelake Arts bringing people together through art, culture, and shared experiences.
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
City of Shoreline - Official city news and resources.
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