Low tide at ferry dock

Monday, February 23, 2026

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.


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Shoreline Rotary has scholarship money for local students

The Shoreline Rotary Club will be offering five $2,000 scholarships to Shoreline College for students living in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park and attending high schools in Shoreline or Seattle.

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


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Alpha Delta offering scholarships to future teachers

All Seniors at Shorecrest, Shorewood, and Edmonds-Woodway High Schools who are planning a career in the field of Education are encouraged to apply for a $1,500 scholarship offered by Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa. 

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. 


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Shorecrest Gymnastics 2A/3A State Champions - Coach Susan Riley named Coach of the Year

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).

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
Vault
  • 2nd McKenna 9.35
  • 5th Rodriguez 9.175
Uneven Bars
  • 1st McKenna 9.475
  • 3rd Beatty-Witt 9.075
  • 5th Rodriguez 8.55
Balance Beam
  • 2nd tie McKenna and Beatty Witt 9.325
Rounding out the State Championship team was Senior Birdy Vanichwattana, Sophomore Olivia Tameno, Sophomore Zara Saifee, and Sophomore Charlotte Rudberg.

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”

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Leadership Snohomish County announces 2026 Step Up Conference

Leadership Snohomish County (LSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing sustainable, connected leaders, has announced its 10th annual Step Up Conference, to be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Hotel Indigo Seattle Everett Waterfront. 

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. 

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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GADZ plays the Songbooks - Saturday February 28, 2026 at Third Place Commons

Local Musicians GADZ JAZZ

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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70 turn out for sign-waving Sunday at Shoreline-Edmonds line

Special No Kings event March 28, 2026 details to come

Photo by Pam Cross

Tariffs, ICE, and Trump administration corruption and lack of competence were a few of the issues that drew some 70 protestors Sunday February 22, 2026 at the Shoreline-Edmonds line.

Terror is NOT government
Photo by Pam Cross
A lucky break in the rain kept signs and marchers dry. 

Several folks were at only their first or second "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving, spurred to join others in standing up against dictatorship and for justice and the Constitution.

Additional 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.

--Pamela Mieth


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Shoreline wrestling teams at State - Six podium finishes and solid team performances

Shorewood's Finley Houck - State Champion

By Tricia Norton

Thursday and Friday, February 19-20, 2026 the 3A wrestlers battled it out for Washington State Championships at Mat Classic 37. Both Shorecrest and Shorewood were well represented and had 9 (5 boys and 4 girls.) and 13 (8 boys and 5 girls) competitors respectively. 

After two long days of grinding, the Stormrays and Scots did Shoreline proud with 6 podium finishers, including three finalists resulting in one state champion.

Shorecrest boys placed 33rd out of the 73 teams in the 3A tournament. 

The team earned points with wins by juniors Jakob Grimm (157 lbs), and Cameron Arseneaux (175 lbs). 

 Shorecrest's Zadrin Morga Baisac (left)
Photo by Tim Moser

Team podium placers included Gideon Ryder (8th place at 120 lbs), Zadrin Morga-Baisac (8th at 126 lbs) and Avi Wylen, (2nd at 150 lbs.) Wylen’s finals match was a battle, and while he was up early in the match, he lost in an 8-4 decision. Wylen’s senior season has been remarkable, as he went into the state tournament with a 47-4 record. 

Shorecrest's Avi Wylen (left) Photo by Tim Moser

Coach Louis Uhm commented, “Having the opportunity to coach an athlete like Avi doesn’t happen very often. He has left an indelible mark on the Shorecrest program. Through his selfless leadership and mentoring his underclassmen, he leaves the team much better than when he found it. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to be one of his coaches. The world needs more like “Avi.” 

The Scots' head coach Bryan Officer said, “We have big shoes to fill next year with Avi and our other senior leaders graduating. I’m very proud of the hard work our team put forth this year. The foundation has been set for our returning wrestlers to build upon.”

On the Shorecrest girls side, freshman Zheray Morga-Baisac (100), sophomore Atilana McCool (105), and senior Camille Alfonse (115) all put up points for the Scots' 55th place out of the 64 teams competing.

Shorewood Podium finisher Emi Olivera in blue & black
Photo by Leyton Houck

The Shorewood Stormrays also had 3 podium finishers. Junior Emi Olivera-Matias placed 8th at 106 lbs. Sophomore Lukas Probizanski placed 2nd at 190 lbs losing to a familiar foe, senior Carmelo Larocca from Edmonds Woodway, 6-10. The two wrestled four times this season with Probizanski winning the first two meetings and Larocca winning the final two.

Shorewood's Lukas Probizanski in blue.
Photo by Tim Moser

For the girls, Stormray senior Finley Houck became Shorewood’s second girl’s wrestling state champion and secured the school’s fifth wrestling title winning the 3A girls 115 lb State Champion with a decisive 9-1 major decision in her finals bout. Houck is also the first girl to be a 4-time state placer, only the 2nd Shorewood wrestler ever to achieve this honor.

State champion Shorewood's Finley Houck
Photo by Leyton Houck

Shorewood Boys took 26th overall and the Girls took 32nd overall with the points accumulated by wins from freshman Derek (Ben) Norton (106 lbs) and Easten Edens (113 lbs), senior Yaphet Habtom (120 lbs), junior Max Uckun (157 lbs), sophomore Kai Graham (165 lbs), and junior Sarah Norton (145 lbs).

Coach Derek Norton said, “What a great weekend! Our boys and girls left it all out there and we couldn’t be more proud. They are really learning to fall in love with the process of becoming great and it showed.
Four-time state placers don’t walk into the wrestling room very often and it has been a privilege to work with Finley these past five years.”

Coach Brady Houck noted, “For Finley, this was a fitting conclusion to an incredible career. She wrestled an exceptionally smart and disciplined finals match to neutralize a very dangerous opponent. She’s such a smart and crafty wrestler and it was great to see her fully utilizing those traits in winning her state title.”

Coach Norton and Coach Houck both look forward to next year. Houck explained the power of getting the chance to compete at the Mat Classic, “It was good to get some of next year’s returners state experience this year. Next year they’ll be ready to do some damage here.”

Follow the offseason action and get ready for next year when our Shoreline wrestlers prepare for their next chance at the podium. @scot_wrestling, @shorewoodwrestling


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Support the Shorecrest class of 2026 by having dinner at Lake Forest Bar and Grill on Wednesday


Take the night off from cooking this Wednesday February 25, 2026 and support Shorecrest's Class of 2026 Senior Spree! 

Dine in (or order takeout) from the Lake Forest Bar and Grill from 5pm - close and 25% of proceeds will benefit the senior class' fundraising efforts.

Specify Class of 2026 Spree when you order.  206-364-1261




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The Salish Sea

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Map courtesy the Salish Sea Institute
The Salish Sea — an inland sea — is one of the most biologically diverse inland waterways in the world. 

Geographically it stretches from north of Vancouver, Canada to south of Seattle, Washington. 

The Salish Sea encompasses the coastal waterways of the Strait of Georgia, the Strait of Juan de Fuca — including the waters around the Canadian Gulf Islands and US San Juan Islands — and into Puget Sound.

It’s fed by an enormous watershed, with snowmelt and rainfall from the region’s mountains channeled into some of the most important salmon rivers of British Columbia, Washington State, Oregon, and Idaho. 

The Salish Sea meets the Pacific Ocean west of Vancouver Island and the northern tip of Washington State.

The Salish Sea is designated as “critical habitat” for the Southern Resident Killer Whales due to the many months they fish for salmon in these “inland” waters each year. 

It’s bisected by the border between the US and Canada, but as salmon and killer whales know no boundaries, it’s an important and appropriate way to recognize that this is an entire ecosystem, and should be managed as such.

The name “Salish Sea” was first used in 1988 to describe this region; a name in direct acknowledgment of the Coast Salish people — WSÁNEĆ Nations, with traditional lands and territories in coastal British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon.

--SeaDoc Society


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Join the Lake Forest Park Community Police Academy

Police chief Mike Harden speaking at a previous police academy session
Photo courtesy LFP PD

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is offering a free, 5-week Community Police Academy (CPA) this March. Classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, beginning March 18, 2026.

This engaging program is designed to educate community members about how the Lake Forest Park Police Department operates and to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the public. 

While not intended as a path toward a law enforcement career, the academy provides insight into key areas of policing, including patrol operations, K-9, investigations, criminal law, and more.

Participants will experience a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities, led by officers, detectives, and police leadership. The program also encourages open dialogue and feedback, helping to build trust and transparency between the department and the community.

Space is limited but we still have a few spots available! Participants must be 18 years old and live or work in Lake Forest Park.

To register or learn more, please contact Commander Diego Zanella at: dzanella@cityoflfp.gov


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Business Spotlight: Salvation - Reclaiming Creativity in Shoreline


Local Spotlight brought to you by Kate Ledbetter,
 DestinationShoreline.com
 
Salvation: Reclaiming Creativity in Shoreline
 
Step into Salvation and discover a shop where art, community, and connection come to life.

More than just a boutique, Salvation is a vibrant Artists and Makers Collective designed to be a creative playground for Shoreline. Founded by Ali Kurhan, a local RN and lifelong maker, the shop is a unique blend of artistry and care. The name Salvation reflects our roots in upcycling materials and the belief that there is power in Reclaiming Creativity, our brand mission and tagline. It is a place where forgotten objects find new life and neighbors gather to reclaim their own creative spirits.
 
Q&A with Ali Kurhan
What inspired you to start Salvation?
Salvation is a love letter to artists and makers everywhere and to my community of Shoreline, where I'm raising my daughter. Our logo is a heartbeat because it symbolizes the passion at the core of all creative acts. It represents the life we breathe into reclaimed materials and the shared pulse of a community that creates together. It's built on pure joy and resilience.
 
What does your business provide for the community?
We offer a warm and analog space to disconnect from the digital world. Beyond our immersive experiences like psychic readings and DIY stations, we provide a vital platform for more than 50 local artists to share their stories and sell their designs. We have curated a gallery and boutique that serves as a hub for meaningful gift giving, allowing our neighbors to support local talent while finding one of a kind treasures.
 
Why Shoreline?
I live within walking distance! Salvation was designed specifically for my neighbors. Every item is curated intentionally to reflect the needs of this community. It’s an honor to provide a retail venue that promotes the local artists who make this region so special.
 
What are your future goals?
We're moving into an exciting new phase focused on deepening our support for the local creative economy.
Our goal is to continue providing a platform for artists through collaborative events, monthly Featured Artist Gallery Premiers, and an ever-evolving selection of boutique offerings. We will also soon offer Salvation as a private event space for small parties. As the weather warms up, look for outdoor fairy garden events and pop-up markets in our yard.  
 
Upcoming Events:
Featured Artist: Jennifer Ewing
·        Dates: February 6 through March 8 - Body Language
·        Special Events: New Growth Night Market - Pop up Art and Vendor Market in our Yard - March 21, 6-9pm (and monthly thereafter)
 
Visit us Friday through Sunday | Open at 10:05 AM til 6 PM
 
Connect with SALVATION – Artists & Makers Collective
📍 15419 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA
🌐 https://salvationshop.com
📧 ali@salvationshop.com
📸 Instagram: @salvationartscollective
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline, Front Door Creative, Success Minded Leader, Bri Crow Creative, Phases Clinic, Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here


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Wellness, Wealth, and a PR Meltdown: As If Theatre Company Presents Yoga Play

As If Theatre is proud to present Yoga Play, a sharp and witty comedy by acclaimed playwright Dipika Guha. A fast-paced satire about ambition, branding, and the business of inner peace, Yoga Play runs March 19 - April 5, 2026.

Set in the high-stakes world of athleisure marketing, Yoga Play follows Joan, a crisis-management executive hired to rescue a billion-dollar yoga apparel company after its celebrity CEO is toppled by scandal. As Joan works to steady the brand and win back consumers, she faces mounting pressure, plunging sales, and the uncomfortable question at the heart of the wellness industry: can you sell enlightenment — and at what cost?

Blending biting humor with cultural commentary, Yoga Play explores modern consumerism, corporate spin, and the contradictions of a society striving for authenticity while chasing profit. Guha’s smart, contemporary script delivers both laughter and insight, skewering the intersection of spirituality and capitalism.

Director Agastya Kohli says “This play is truly hilarious. And yet, despite the outward silliness of these characters, they are also deeply authentic. Each one has a core truth and a personal struggle that the playwright masterfully reveals to the audience, perfectly camouflaged within a laugh riot."

Kohli leads the cast of five including Sri Kanduri, Hank Tian, Kimberlee Wolfson, Doug Auerbach, and Jessica Marvin-Romero. The creative team is William French (sound designer), Gwyn Skone (lighting designer), Amy Hockman (costume designer), Marianna de Fazio (dialect coach), and Chandria Danelle (set & props designer, and stage management).

  • Performances: March 19-April 5, 2026 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 5pm
  • Ticket Information: General Admission – $25 / Seniors / Students / Military $20
  • Special Pay What You Can Pricing March 26-29
  • Purchase tickets here

As If Theatre Company - Committed to bringing engaging, challenging, and entertaining theater to the community just north of Seattle, As If Theatre Company believes that theater is community and together, we can tell stories that inspire thought, engage conversations, and join all of us together to tell a bigger story. 

Under the fiscal sponsorship of Arts of Kenmore, As If Theater Company’s ultimate goal is to change a small piece of the world for the better.

As If performs at the Kenmore Community Club 7304 NE 175th St, Kenmore WA 98028


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Black History of the Pacific Northwest

Photo courtesy Elliott Bay Book Company
The venerable Elliott Bay Book Company has a recommended reading list for Black History Month.

Black History of the Pacific Northwest. ⤵️
🩵 Seattle in Black and White by Joan Singler⁠
🩵 Washington State Rising by Marc Arsell Robinson⁠
🩵 Heartbreak City by Shaun Scott⁠
🩵 The Forging of a Black Community by Quintard Taylor⁠
🩵 Black Spokane: The Civil Rights Struggle in the Inland Northwest by Dwayne A. Mack⁠
🩵 The Enduring Legacy of Portland's Black Panthers by Joe Biel⁠

Elliott Bay, which was located in Pioneer Square for decades, is now located around the corner from Seattle Central College, at 1521 10th Ave, Seattle,WA 98122


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GriefShare Support Group seminar begins March 1, 2026

What does one do when they have lost a spouse, a child, parents or even a best friend?

The grieving process often takes a toll on our being, our daily life, and our dreams for the future. Fortunately, there are support groups to help you move through the grieving process.

Coming up in March is a special GriefShare Support Group* seminar to help those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one, regardless of whether it is recent or some time ago.

The GriefShare* support group is a safe, welcoming, intimate place where people who previously lost a loved one and understand the difficult emotions of grief can discuss with someone their needs, emotions, and how to move forward in their life journey.

The GriefShare support group in Shoreline, beginning on March 1, 2026 is a 13-week series where people can discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Talking with other people who understand what you’re experiencing brings great comfort, normalizes the grief experience, and offers a supportive environment to work through your grief.

“The well-crafted print material with thoughtful questions, along with the shared personal experience and videos provided an excellent framework,” stated Rich Ockwell, a participant in an earlier seminar.
He added, “The varied responses and discussions in our group created an “us” atmosphere of support, comfort, and encouragement.”

The seminars will be held on Sunday afternoons beginning Sunday, March 1, and concluding on May 24. There is no charge to participate in these seminars. (This is a small group seminar with a limited number of participants. Reserve your space soon.)

A workbook is available for $20 if desired. For more information and registration, contact Sherwood Sage at sherwoodsage@juno.com or call 206-920-8933.

Some of the subjects discussed are:

Peace in the Midst of Grief, Your Grief Journey, Loneliness & Sadness, How to Ask For and Accept Help, Fearful & Overwhelmed, Grief & Your Household, Caring for Grieving Children, Grief & Your Friendships, Resources for Healing, and How Do I Know I’m Healing?

The absence of your loved one stings in a million ways, but there are things you can do that will help soothe the pain. Join now for these valuable lessons and discussions to help you through these challenges.

The seminars are provided at the Berean Bible Church, 2345 N 185th St (at 1st Ave NE and N 185th St) in Shoreline.

*GriefShare is an international non-profit organization providing tools and resources to local, independent groups throughout the United States and many other countries.


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New sculpture unveiled at Edmonds Waterfront Center

Artist Ken Barnes with his sculpture
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

With cake and balloons, artist Ken Barnes unveiled his sculpture "Memories" at an event February 19, 2026 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
He carved the whale's tail from a 3,000-pound block of granite, drawing inspiration from the waterfront—a place that held special meaning for both Ken and his late wife, Adele.

“Knowing this sculpture now lives by a waterfront like the ones she loved feels incredibly meaningful to me.”

The whale's tail can be seen at the east entrance of the Edmonds Waterfront Center, where visitors can experience it up close in a quiet, contemplative setting.

The public is invited to view this moving work of art that blends personal story, craftsmanship, and the spirit of Edmonds’ creative community.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
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Jobs: WSDOT Facilities Planner 2

WSDOT
Facilities Planner 2
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$76,948 – $103,446 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Planner 2 to join our Northwest Region team in Shoreline, WA. Well-maintained facilities are essential to keeping Washington moving, and this role plays a key part in ensuring our buildings and sites are safe, functional, and ready to support critical transportation operations. 

The Facilities Planner 2 provides facility planning and program development support for existing state-owned facilities, while evaluating development opportunities to maximize space utilization for program delivery and equipment maintenance.

See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK


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How to Properly Retire a Flag of the United States of America

Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza at Shoreline City Hall.

By Doug Cerretti
Photos by Doug Cerretti unless noted

A well used US Flag that needs to be replaced.
You see them flying everywhere: at the Veterans Recognition Plaza at Shoreline City Hall, at the Shoreline Farmers Market, and if you can shine a light on it, you can fly it 24 hours a day as seen at the Starr S. Sutherland, Jr. Post 227 of The American Legion. 

At some point, well displayed US Flags need to be replaced. But what do you do with the well-used flag? 

It is important to note that well used US Flags are never disposed of, they are retired. 

To retire an American flag, the U.S. Flag Code recommends dignified destruction, preferably by ceremonial burning where it's completely reduced to ash, or burial in a dignified box (especially for synthetic flags that release toxins when burned). 

Shoreline Veterans Association booth
at Shoreline Farmers Market.
The easiest way to retire a flag is to drop it off at any veteran organization such as Veterans of Foreign War, The American Legion or Heroes Café (see below). 

Many Scout troops will collect flags. These organizations will property retire the well-used flag. 

Locally, many of these flags find their way to The American Legion Post 127 in Woodinville, WA where they have built a dedicated fire fit to property retire flags. 

Retirement of US Flag with the aid of Boy Scout
 Troop 356 at Post 127 of The American Legion.
Photo by RB White
Members of Post 127 as well as guests including Boy Scout Troop 356, Bothell, WA and the American Heritage Girls troop WA0722 and WA0627 in Everett and WA0821 from Mountlake Terrace have held ceremonies.

Another way to retire a flag is to use textile recycling for fabric scraps after carefully cutting the blue field off. Once the blue field is separated from the Strips, it is no longer considered a flag. See these videos: this YouTube video and this YouTube video.

Retirement of US Flag with the aid of American Heritage Girls Troop WA0722 and
WA0627 from Everett and WA0821 from Mountlake Terrace. Photo by Jim Cornwell

Attending or performing a US Flag retirement ceremony fosters patriotism by turning the retirement of a worn-out symbol into a solemn communal act of respect honoring the nation’s history, sacrifices and values.

Starr S. Sutherland, Jr. Post 227
of the American Legion at night.
Here are the steps to properly retire an American flag which you can do yourself:

Ceremonial Burning (Preferred for Cotton Flags) 
  • Fold: Fold the flag into the traditional triangle, 13 folds in total (13 folds in total).
  • Prepare: Set up a fire in a safe, private location, like a brazier or fire pit, with wood coals.
  • Present: Present the folded flag, salute, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 
  • Burn: Place the flag in the fire, allowing it to burn completely to ash.
  • Dispose: Bury the ashes respectfully, or place them in a dignified container.
Locations to drop off well displayed US Flags:

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Scene on the Sound: Sailboat and Mt. Baker

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Photo by Jan Hansen

Mt. Baker is said to have more snow than any other local mountain. Right now it has a base depth over 6 feet as of February 20-21, 2026. 

The area recently recorded 5 inches of new snow over 48 hours, with more snow in the forecast. The ski areas are open.


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Public invited to Push-In Ceremony for new Ladder Truck at Fire Station 63

Fire Station 63
Photo by Gidget Terpstra

Shoreline Fire Department invites community members to attend a traditional Push-In Ceremony for our new ladder truck on Monday February 23, 2026 at 8:00am at Station 63, 1410 NE 180th St, Shoreline WA 98155 in the North City Business District.

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. 

Today, the ceremony symbolizes pride, teamwork, and officially placing a new apparatus into service for the community.

The new ladder truck will continue to enhance Shoreline Fire’s ability to respond to structure fires, rescues, and other emergencies, providing increased capability and safety for both residents and firefighters.

Community members are welcome to attend as we celebrate this important addition to our fleet.


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NW Flower & Garden Festival continues through the weekend

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival continues Saturday and Sunday, February 21-22, 2026.


And now for a few photos from Lee Lageschulte!
Display gardens at the NW Flower & Garden Festival. 
Photos by Lee Lageschulte.

How about some more?

Display Gardens at the NW Flower & Garden Festival. 
Photos by Lee Lageschulte.



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Celebration of Life for Ray Coffey

Ray Coffey 1949 - 2026
Please join us to honor and celebrate the life of Ray Coffey.

Raymond Watkins Coffey, born on December 6, 1949, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 76.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11am at Westgate Chapel 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA 98020

Reception immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Ray's life and legacy by making a memorial donation to:

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Dentist?



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Session report from Sen. Derek Stanford - making the tax code fairer

From Senator Derek Stanford, 1st Legislative District

I’m pleased to share that the Senate passed the Millionaires Tax this week to help fund schools, health care, and cut taxes for working families and small businesses.

Our broken tax code asks the most of those who can least afford it. Senate Bill 6346 begins to fix that by imposing a 9.9% tax on annual income over $1 million; households with incomes of $1 million and below would pay nothing (so a person making $1.2 million in a year will pay the tax only on $200,000). 

The wealthiest Washingtonians who would pay this tax just received a large, permanent tax break from the Trump administration (thanks to H.R. 1) funded in part by health care cuts.

The current version of the bill includes a tax cut for small businesses by doubling our small business tax credit, the elimination of the sales tax on personal care products, and an expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit to more people.

The bill now moves to the House of Representatives where it will likely change. There is still a lot of work to do before it can head to the governor’s desk for his signature, but Democrats in the House and Senate, as well as the governor, share the goal of fixing our upside-down tax code.

Another bill to help make our tax code fairer passed the Senate this week. Senate Bill 6162 expands the senior property tax relief program, creates a standard $7,500 deduction for those who qualify, and consolidates the state property tax into one part. This is an opportunity to help keep seniors, those with disabilities, and disabled veterans in their homes and streamline property taxes statewide.

Attend our telephone town hall on Monday February 23, 2026 for more information.


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Telephone Town Hall for 1st LD on February 23, 2026


Join Sen. Derek Stanford, Rep. Shelley Kloba, and Rep. Davina Duerr for a live telephone town hall on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 6:30-7:30pm.

Calls will go out to people throughout the district at 6:30pm. If you don’t get one, you can participate by dialing 855-756-7520 and entering the ID code 129671# after the prompt. 

We look forward to taking your questions about our work in Olympia.


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Shoreline LFP Lacrosse program is alive and well

Boys lacrosse. Photo by Matt Mulder

By Matt Sokołowski

The Shoreline LFP Lacrosse program, a.k.a Sholax, has ebbed and flowed throughout the community since it was founded in 2012 as a boys youth and high school program. 

However, after a solid run that included a 2016 home playoff win, it folded in 2017. It was resurrected in 2019, and was the only recreational sport in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park that continued in-person instruction throughout the pandemic - through strict adherence to recommended guidelines and protocols.

Sholax is different. It is an independent, non-profit, K-12 girls and boys club program that is not affiliated with the Shoreline school district. While they compete at the Varsity and JV level for boys, and Varsity for girls, they represent Shoreline as a unified front with players from both Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools.

BOYS VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY

The boys Varsity team enters their thirteenth season in 2026, and are playoff eligible for the first time since 2021. They are led by:

Kai Sokolowski ’26 - Shorecrest
3x Captain
Canisius University Commit - NCAA Division I
2023 and 2025 All-Conference

Ben Markwardt ’26 - Shorewood
2x Captain
2025 All-Conference

Miles Weybright ’26 - Shorecrest
1x Captain

Jacob Ingalsbe ’26 - Shorewood
1x Captain

Jason Fanning ’27 - Shorecrest
2025 All-Conference

They compete in the WESCo conference with Shorecrest High School and Shoreline Stadium as their home fields. They have their most competitive schedule to date, and will be facing six of the nine NCAA Division I commits from Washington State from the 2026 graduating class. The JV team enters its fourth season since its formation in 2023.

BOYS VARSITY HOME GAMES
  • Friday March 20th vs Lake Stevens, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Thursday March 26th vs Lakeside, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Friday March 29th vs Archbishop Murphy, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Saturday April 4th vs Nathan Hale (Youth Night), Shoreline Stadium 7pm
  • Thursday April 9th vs Roosevelt, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Monday April 13th vs Bothell, Shoreline Stadium 8pm
  • Wednesday April 15th vs Seattle Prep, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Friday April 17th vs Stanwood, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Friday May 1st vs Kamiak (Senior Night), Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Friday March 8th - Playoffs Begin

Girls lacrosse. Photo by Ken Suzuki

GIRLS VARSITY

The girls Varsity team enters their third season since its formation in 2024. They are led by:

Iris Cook ’26 - Shorecrest
3x Captain

Lu Harms ’27 - Shorecrest
2024 and 2025 All-Conference

Vivian Rzegocki ’26 - Shorecrest
2x Captain

Livija Burpee ’27 - Shorewood
2x Captain

Avery Suzuki ’27 - Shorewood
2x Captain

Abby Shambaugh ’27 - Shorecrest
2x Captain

Jenabel Towillis ’27 - Shorecrest

Harper Birgfeld ’28 - Shorecrest
2025 All-Conference

They compete in the Metro Conference with Shorecrest High School as their home field, and are looking to build off of a successful 2025 campaign that resulted in their first ever Rainier Cup playoff appearance.

GIRLS VARSITY HOME GAMES
  • Tuesday March 10th vs NSI Snoqualmie, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Saturday March 28th vs Anacortes, Shorecrest High School 1pm
  • Tuesday March 31st vs Bainbridge (Youth Night), Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Thursday April 2nd vs West Seattle, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Tuesday April 7th vs Lincoln, Shorecrest High School 8pm
  • Thursday April 30th vs Garfield, Shorecrest High School 8pm (Senior Night)
  • Saturday May 9th - Rainier Cup
THE HISTORY OF LACROSSE

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Lacrosse is the oldest sport in North America with its origins with the indigenous people of North America as early as the 12th century. It is known as the “Creator’s Game,” “The Medicine Game,” “The Little Brother of War,” and “The Fastest Game on Two Feet.”

It is the national sport of Canada, and is set for its return to the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles after a 120 year hiatus. 

HS Boys Links
HS Girls Social
Shoreline LFP Lacrosse is a no-cut sport and welcomes inexperienced players for both girls and boys teams. 



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Japanese American Day of Remembrance

Mayor Charles Royer of Seattle, Washington, signs the proclamation for the Day of Remembrance, Nov. 1978, Seattle, Washington.. (2020, November 18). Densho Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:14, February 21, 2026 from https://encyclopedia.densho.org/sources/en-denshopd-p10-00015-1/.


February 19 marked the day in 1942 when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, ordering the incarceration of thousands of Japanese Americans. 


The first Day of Remembrance was held in Seattle on November 25, 1978, over the Thanksgiving weekend. Volunteers re-enacted the removal of the Seattle Japanese American community to the Puyallup Assembly Center. The idea to stage a Day of Remembrance was in response to the stalled redress movement at the time.

Award-winning playwright Frank Chin came up with the idea in hopes of revitalizing the movement. Mayumi Tsutakawa, daughter of famed sculpturist George Tsutakawa, is credited with coming up with the expression, "Day of Remembrance," for the program. 

Since the group had to pull the event together in a few weeks, the volunteer organizers put in 10 to 14 hour days, and Frank Abe even quit his job to devote his full time to the program. Frank Fujii created the "ichi-ni-san" barbed wire symbol that became the DOR's logo.

Posters resembled the original wartime "Instructions To All Persons of Japanese Ancestry" posters and were nailed to telephone poles just as they had been done during the war. Organizers also produced replicas of family name tags to give to attendees. 

On the day of the event, Seattle participants were to gather at a vacant lot next to the old Seattle Pilots baseball park and caravan to Puyallup, while those from other cities such as Tacoma were to head directly to Puyallup. 

Organizers were stunned to get more than 2,200 people come out to register at the vacant lot. The caravan to Puyallup stretched for over four miles down Interstate 5. Another estimated 1,000 people showed up directly at Puyallup. The event was picked up by the mainstream and ethnic media nationwide.

The second DOR was held in Portland, after Portland Japanese American Citizens League President Jim Tsujimura enlisted Chin's help in organizing something similar in Portland. The date was moved to around February 19 to observe the anniversary date of the signing of E.O. 9066.


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