Grazing at low tide
Monday, April 13, 2026
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
A crow takes advantage of the low tide at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park to graze among the rocks.
8 story multifamily development near Shoreline South light rail station
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| Architect's rendering of The Leeway, under construction near Shoreline South light rail station |
One of the new multi-family housing projects being built across the freeway from the Shoreline South light rail station is the Leeway.
Tiscareno Architects integrated over 3,000 square feet of retail space in a way that helps differentiate one end of the building from the other.
The project type is planned for five stories of Type III-A construction (protected wood-frame interior, noncombustible exterior) built atop three stories of Type I-A construction (fire-resistive concrete/steel), with 249 structured parking stalls, mostly below grade.
Construction began in March 2026 and is anticipated to be completed in Summer of 2028.
It will join its companion building The Line.
According to the Daily Journal of Commerce, the Leeway, at 142 NE 147th, will have a long, skinny footprint. It will look south to both The Line and Shea Properties 550 unit Verdant, also on the corner of 1st NE.
--Diane Hettrick
Spring classes & Summer Youth Camps with Shoreline Continuing Education
Spring into Learning with Shoreline Continuing Education ~ Discover New Spring Classes & Cool Summer Camps for Youth.
Shoreline Continuing Education has new classes for adults and youth age 7-17.
Peruse the current catalog Shoreline Community College or download the Spring mailer here Continuing Education | Shoreline Community College or message us and we will send you a printed copy in the mail.
We have close to 200 students already signed up for Summer Camps on campus so don't miss out! Check out the camp options and register today: Summer Camps | Shoreline Community College.
Calvin Community Advocacy dinner April 20, 2026
The next Calvin Community Advocacy dinner is Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6pm.
We want to take this next dinner to debrief with all of our neighbors who have come to our community dinners, and even if you haven't, what have you enjoyed?
What would you like to see, who would you like to hear from in the future?
We want to dream with you, our neighbors, what would you wish for for Shoreline if you had a magic wand? Come share your thoughts and some good conversation.
We will be serving a free Italian themed menu with lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert.
Next month, May 18th, we will hear from NUHSA and enjoy some delicious BBQ!
Op-Ed: Participating in sign-wavings gives me hope
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| Photo by Pam Cross |
About 50 regulars were at the intersection today. I had to skip last week but, like an addiction, I couldn’t stay away for another.
Every time I look at the paper or watch the news I get angry. Every day seems to be worse than the last.
Participating in this weekly event brings me hope. We are all angry and the positive feedback we are getting from passing drivers gives me hope that others are angry too.
At this point it is hard to know what to put on to make a new sign because there is one abomination after another. Far too much for a single sign.
Why are farmers angry they are losing workers to ICE when they voted for the current administration?
If you did what you could to avoid getting drafted, what makes you think you should mandate a new draft?
The signs tell a story: We do not want a war. We do not want higher prices. We want the peace and prosperity we were promised during the presidential campaign.
We do not want a national religion. We want to keep the freedom to follow our individual beliefs.
We want to stop being lied to every single day.
We want Congress to start representing the people again.
We want to keep the right to vote. Healthcare. Food we can afford. Gas and utilities we can afford.
We want our country back.
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At this point it is hard to know what to put on to make a new sign because there is one abomination after another. Far too much for a single sign.
Why are farmers angry they are losing workers to ICE when they voted for the current administration?
If you did what you could to avoid getting drafted, what makes you think you should mandate a new draft?
The signs tell a story: We do not want a war. We do not want higher prices. We want the peace and prosperity we were promised during the presidential campaign.
We do not want a national religion. We want to keep the freedom to follow our individual beliefs.
We want to stop being lied to every single day.
We want Congress to start representing the people again.
We want to keep the right to vote. Healthcare. Food we can afford. Gas and utilities we can afford.
We want our country back.
“Canopy Award” given to Save Shoreline Trees
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| Kathleen Russell and Susanne Tsoming with the Trees & People Coalition award. Photo by Jonelle Kemmerling |
By Kathleen Russell
At their inaugural “Canopy Awards” on April 9, 2026, the Trees & People Coalition “celebrating innovation, stewardship, and community through trees” recognized Save Shoreline Trees in the category of Community Outreach and Educational Programs.
This award acknowledges Save Shoreline Trees' work on the retention of the 94 trees lining Dayton Ave N between N 155th and N 160th retained by the PermaTrak boardwalk which protects the roots of the trees.
Save Shoreline Trees was formed in late 2019 when the WA State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was renovating its headquarters at 15700 Dayton Ave N.
Save Shoreline Trees was formed in late 2019 when the WA State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was renovating its headquarters at 15700 Dayton Ave N.
WSDOT's remodel permit required frontage improvements and 133 trees, mostly Doug firs, were at risk. SST supporters called attention to a potential environmental disaster.
WSDOT, not wanting to cut down the trees, took the lead to resolve the conflict. In 2021, the City of Shoreline approved the WSDOT alternative for the elevated PermaTrak boardwalk.
WSDOT, not wanting to cut down the trees, took the lead to resolve the conflict. In 2021, the City of Shoreline approved the WSDOT alternative for the elevated PermaTrak boardwalk.
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| PermaTrak boardwalk along Dayton Ave N and the trees that were saved Photo courtesy PermaTrak |
A memorandum of agreement was reached between WSDOT and the City that these trees are managing the stormwater infrastructure, making a man-made structure unnecessary. The 94 tall trees along Dayton are standing today due to the efforts of the community, WSDOT, and the City working together to find a solution.
SST continues to work for the retention of tall and native trees in Shoreline.
This effort is in accordance with Shoreline’s 2044 Comprehensive Plan Natural Environment goal to: “Maintain and increase the urban tree canopy to provide wildlife habitat, support community resilience, mitigate urban heat, manage stormwater, conserve energy, protect and improve mental and physical health, and strengthen economic prosperity.”
Year round, these trees sequester carbon, clean the air and cool our neighborhoods.
Additional honorees recognized by the Trees & People Coalition included Crow Woods Cohousing Community, A Windermere Garden, Valley School Outdoor Classroom and Amphitheater, and Robert Eagle Staff Forest.
Additional honorees recognized by the Trees & People Coalition included Crow Woods Cohousing Community, A Windermere Garden, Valley School Outdoor Classroom and Amphitheater, and Robert Eagle Staff Forest.
Appreciation to the Trees & People Coalition and Seattle Parks Foundation for celebrating community through trees.
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Seattle City Light testing new unplanned outage notifications
Seattle City Light is testing a new unplanned power outage notification system to alert customers about power outages and restorations via text or email. Log in to your Utility Services website account to verify your information to ensure you receive these timely alerts.
During this pilot phase, only outages affecting a small number of customers will trigger an alert. Large and high-volume outages will not be included until full implementation.
At City Light, we strive to provide the best possible customer service. With this new feature, we can proactively communicate with customers when outages occur and when they are resolved. We understand that unplanned outages are inconvenient.
Letting our customers know when their homes and businesses are affected allows them to make informed decisions, whether that means working from another location, picking up dinner on the way home, or staying with friends and family.
How does it work?
When a power outage affects your service address, text and email alerts will be sent out within 5-10 minutes. Communications will be sent from either 888-442-7594 or no-reply@seattle.gov notifying you of an outage at your home or business. Save this phone number and email address to your contacts to ensure swift and efficient delivery.
Once power is restored at your home or business, we will alert you that the power is back on.
Customers who already have a cell phone number or email address associated with their City Light accounts will automatically be enrolled to receive alerts. Participation in the system is free. However standard text and data rates may apply.
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When a power outage affects your service address, text and email alerts will be sent out within 5-10 minutes. Communications will be sent from either 888-442-7594 or no-reply@seattle.gov notifying you of an outage at your home or business. Save this phone number and email address to your contacts to ensure swift and efficient delivery.
Once power is restored at your home or business, we will alert you that the power is back on.
Customers who already have a cell phone number or email address associated with their City Light accounts will automatically be enrolled to receive alerts. Participation in the system is free. However standard text and data rates may apply.
Secretary Steve Hobbs: The President has no authority over elections
It would mandate voters in federal elections provide documents proving their citizenship and deny those whose registration does not match their birth certificate such as women who take their husband's surname.
The order also would prohibit the counting of absentee or mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day. Washington requires a postmark before the deadline and counts the ballots.
Statement from Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs:
OLYMPIA - The President has no authority over elections; the United States Constitution grants that authority exclusively to states and Congress. This latest federal executive order does nothing to improve that and would jeopardize citizens’ lawful right to vote. We are reviewing the executive order and will take any necessary action to protect Washington’s elections.
Washington’s vote-by-mail elections reflect decades of secure and accurate elections, removing barriers to citizens who want to participate in our democratic process.
Voting fraud is incredibly rare. There have been just 15 cases of noncitizen voting in Washington between 1982 and 2025 or 0.000006% of ballots cast. When issues do occur, our system is designed to identify and resolve them swiftly.
Washington ensures that elections are secure by regularly reviewing its voter rolls and makes voting easy by sending ballots to all registered voters. The President’s attempt to prevent registered voters from receiving ballots is unconstitutional and unfair to voters.
Washington continues to improve voter access while maintaining the integrity of our elections. Elected officials should be doing everything to protect the constitutional rights of Washington voters, not making it harder.
Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees areas within state government including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal.
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OLYMPIA - The President has no authority over elections; the United States Constitution grants that authority exclusively to states and Congress. This latest federal executive order does nothing to improve that and would jeopardize citizens’ lawful right to vote. We are reviewing the executive order and will take any necessary action to protect Washington’s elections.
Washington’s vote-by-mail elections reflect decades of secure and accurate elections, removing barriers to citizens who want to participate in our democratic process.
Voting fraud is incredibly rare. There have been just 15 cases of noncitizen voting in Washington between 1982 and 2025 or 0.000006% of ballots cast. When issues do occur, our system is designed to identify and resolve them swiftly.
Washington ensures that elections are secure by regularly reviewing its voter rolls and makes voting easy by sending ballots to all registered voters. The President’s attempt to prevent registered voters from receiving ballots is unconstitutional and unfair to voters.
Washington continues to improve voter access while maintaining the integrity of our elections. Elected officials should be doing everything to protect the constitutional rights of Washington voters, not making it harder.
Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees areas within state government including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal.
Middle School Pickleball and Table Tennis Tournament April 18, 2026
Middle School Pickleball and Table Tennis Tournament
Richmond Highlands Recreation Center at 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
For youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade only.
For more information, contact Hayden Spevacek at 206-373-1239 or hspevacek@shorelinewa.gov
- Sign up 6:00pm-6:45pm
- Must sign up before 6:45pm
- Tournament begins 7pm sharp
- Single elimination bracket|
- Rules at 6:55pm
- Middle School only event
- all skill levels welcome!
FREE!
Shoreline native leads NASA's Orion program
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| Howard Hu |
Howard Hu, NASA’s Orion program manager, grew up in Shoreline and graduated from the University of Washington.
Hu leads the design, development, production, and operations of Orion, NASA’s next-generation human exploration spacecraft for the Artemis missions to the Moon.
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Beginning Bridge Lessons start April 13, 2026 at Seattle Bridge Center
“Ten Steps to Basic Bridge” starts Monday, April 13, 2026 and runs on Monday & Thursday evenings through May 14. In this lesson series, you’ll learn Bridge from the ground up using Standard American bidding with a couple of modern twists. This fast-paced series appeals to those with at least a little cardplaying experience, as well as players who want to get back into the game using modern methods.
When you complete this series, you will be ready to play Bridge in social games and in introductory Duplicate games. Seattle Bridge Center offers a Rookie Duplicate game on Tuesday evenings. The full syllabus for this lesson series is here: TSBB-Syllabus-202604.pdf
No partner needed -- you'll meet several new players along the way.
Lesson fees are collected on a pay-as-you-go basis. You can stop or return at any time. The cost is $15 per person per lesson, with discounts for players age 25 and under, and for returning students. Cash, cards, and tap payments accepted.
Classes are held at Seattle Bridge Center, 1539 NE 145th Street, Seattle WA 98125. We are a half-mile east of Interstate 5 at Exit 175 for NE 145th Street. We share a parking lot with the QFC supermarket and Dollar Tree store on the southeast corner of 15th Ave NE and NE 145th St. If you are facing the entrance to the Dollar Tree store, turn to your right and you will be facing our front door - look for "Seattle Bridge Center" on the awning. We have plenty of free parking.
This series begins Monday, April 13, 2026 and meets on 10 Monday & Thursday evenings through May 14. Each class begins at 7pm and runs until 9:30pm. We start right at 7pm to make the best use of your time. Our doors are usually open by 6:45pm or earlier. Light snacks are provided.
Please let us know if you’re planning to attend the lesson series, so we can be sure to prepare enough copies of the lesson materials. See below for contact information.
If you’d like to watch a game of Duplicate Bridge live and in person, please join us Tuesday evenings for Rookie Duplicate, where spectators are always welcome. The game starts at 7pm; please arrive 10 minutes ahead of game time to get settled in. The game runs until 10pm, but spectators can leave earlier if they need to.
The complete and current schedule for Rookie Duplicate games and the beginner lessons can be found by visiting www.SeattleBridgeCenter.com— then follow the link for “Results/Calendar.”
Questions? Want to register?
Send an email to SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com and tell us to “Sign me up for the beginner series starting April 13”, or leave a voice message for David at 206/336-3428.
Shorecrest student awarded scholarship from Sno-King School Retirees
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| Gabrielle Lawrence Shorecrest senior |
Gabrielle is a senior at Shorecrest who will be graduating in June.
Gabrielle plans to continue her education at the University of Montana where she will pursue a teaching degree.
Construction coming soon to Shoreline Place
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| Renderings from the Urbal Architecture website show the planned apartments |
By Oliver J Moffat
Construction at one of the long-vacant lots at the former Sears site is expected to start soon.
According to updates on the city of Shoreline’s website and a recent article in the Daily Journal of Commerce, new construction is expected to start soon on one of the vacant lots at Shoreline Place.
Construction is expected to begin later in 2026 on “Block D” and is currently in permit review with the city of Shoreline.When completed, the buildings will include about 370 new homes and 16,200 square feet of ground floor retail.
The Shoreline Place Community Renewal Area is the site of the long-vacant Sears next to Town & Country market. It was previously known as Aurora Square.
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| A site map from the Shoreline Place website shows the site plan and location of “Block D” |
“Block D” is the 3.2-acre large empty lot west of the vacant Sears building along Westminster Way where the former Sears Auto Center used to be. It now is the vacant lot between Mustache Milk and Chipotle.
The apartments were designed by Urbal Architecture. When completed, the entire Shoreline Place site is expected to have 1,358 new apartments.
More details are available on the city of Shoreline’s website, the Shoreline Place website and Merlone Geier’s website.
Sound Transit needs to close $34.5 billion funding gap - take the survey
The agency currently estimates that it will need to close a $34.5 billion funding gap over the next 20 years to deliver what's outlined in the voter-approved Sound Transit 3 program.
ST3 includes light rail extensions to West Seattle, Ballard, Tacoma, and Everett, South Kirkland and Issaquah, and much more.
Sound Transit’s Board of Directors and Sound Transit staff are taking proactive steps to address this long-term financial challenge through a comprehensive agencywide process known as the Enterprise Initiative (learn more about that initiative here).
As part of this process, the agency is requesting feedback via a survey from those who live within the Sound Transit District.
The survey is available here.
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The survey is available here.
Track & Field at Shoreline Stadium - April 9, 2026
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| 2017 event photo by Wayne Pridemore |
Shorewood and Shorecrest met at a track & field event at the Shoreline Stadium on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
100 Meters Varsity
200 Meters Varsity
400 Meters Varsity
800 Meters Varsity
1600 Meters Varsity
3200 Meters Varsity
110m Hurdles Varsity
300m Hurdles Varsity
4x100 Relay Varsity
4x200 Relay Varsity
4x400 Relay Varsity
Shot Put Varsity
Discus Varsity
Javelin Varsity
High Jump Varsity
Pole Vault Varsity
Long Jump Varsity
Triple Jump Varsity
Women
100 Meters Varsity
200 Meters Varsity
400 Meters Varsity
800 Meters Varsity
1600 Meters Varsity
3200 Meters Varsity
100m Hurdles Varsity
300m Hurdles Varsity
4x100 Relay Varsity
4x200 Relay Varsity
4x400 Relay Varsity
Shot Put Varsity
Discus Varsity
Javelin Varsity
High Jump Varsity
Pole Vault Varsity
Long Jump Varsity
Triple Jump Varsity
Girls varsity tennis: Shorecrest vs Shorewood 4-9-2026
4-9-2026
Shorecrest 5 - Shorewood 2
Singles
- Sophie Schmitz (SC) v Micah Crose 3-6, 2-6 L
- Zuma Vining (Sc) v Sophia Nguyen 6-3, 6-0 W
- Lauren Kajimura (SC) v Shinuen Moon 6-0, 6-2 W
- Mia Halset (SC) v Gigi Amgalani 6-2, 6-1 W
- Sabina Schoeld/Thayer Katahara-Stewart (SC) v Lilah Becjer/Asdy Falkin 2-6, 4-6 L
- Walker Temme/Calla Rihnsmith (SC) v Hailiegh Cunningham/Kiera Vega 6-4, 6-3 W
- Parker Almquist/Nicole Kajimura (SC) v Ava Benson/Madeline Thorpe 6-2, 7-5 W
--Rob Mann, SC Coach
Northwest Girlchoir Summer Camp - July 20-24, 2026
Are you looking for a nearby summer camp for a rising 2nd to 5th grader who likes to sing? Northwest Girlchoir’s summer camp still has openings!
Running July 20-24, Northwest Girlchoir serves girls and gender expansive youth. Campers will sing and play music, play outdoor games, express themselves through art classes, and more!
Find details on the web site
If you know a child who likes to sing, Northwest Girlchoir will soon be enrolling for fall as well!
If you know a child who likes to sing, Northwest Girlchoir will soon be enrolling for fall as well!
Rain doesn't discourage the Alphabet Resistance
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| April 11, 2026 ALPHABET RESISTANCE on the NE 50th St overpass, Seattle. |
...they are Seattleites, after all.
"Our fate is in the hands of a person who is dangerous, reckless, and unhinged. As Jamie Raskin recently said, 'We don't have constitutional architecture designed to deal with this situation.' "
Three LFP businesses support owners of Swirl Frozen Yogurt with fundraiser Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On the night of the Super Bowl, February 8, 2026, Ari and his wife, Ug, owners of Swirl Frozen Yogurt in Lake Forest Park Town Center, were driving home when a drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into them at approximately 70mph.
Now, Chocolate Man has joined LFP Bar & Grill and Always Summer in supporting Swirl Frozen Yogurt as their owners recover from this terrible car accident.
Come to the LFP Town Center this Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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A portion of the proceeds from these three amazing businesses will go to the GoFundMe campaign. Lend your support during this challenging time.
Around Town: An abundance of beauty
Saturday, April 11, 2026
An abundance of beauty surrounds us, captured by Lee Lageschulte in her travels around town.
400 feet of 35th Ave NE in Lake Forest Park will be closed overnight Sunday April 12
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| The project will improve fish passage under SR 104 west of 35th Ave NE in Lake Forest Park Photo courtesy WSDOT |
The contractor intends to activate the sewer bypass system and dewatering wells during this overnight shift.
If there are complications overnight Sunday, the contractor could need intermittent closures on SR 104, 35th Avenue NE, and/or NE 185th Street during the same overnight hours Monday night, April 13, to Tuesday morning, April 14, to finish work.
Again, these closure(s) are necessary only if the bypass is not active by Monday morning. Flaggers and signed detours will get people around construction one or both nights as needed.
Getting the bypass and dewatering systems online are a major milestone that will allow the transition to daytime sewer installation.
Business Spotlight: How Creative Catapult Coaching Helps People Move Forward
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From Overwhelm to Momentum: How Creative Catapult Coaching Helps People Move Forward
Helping “Smart but Stuck” Adults Move Forward With ADHD-Friendly Tools That Actually Work
For many people, productivity advice doesn’t work because it wasn’t designed for the way their brain actually functions. That’s where Creative Catapult Coaching comes in. Founded by Shoreline resident Amy Voros, this coaching practice helps adults, especially creatives, entrepreneurs, and neurodivergent thinkers, build practical systems that make life feel more manageable and sustainable. Through ADHD-informed coaching, Amy works with clients to design tools, routines, and supports that align with real energy levels, real lives, and real goals.
Q & A with Creative Catapult Coaching Founder Amy Voros
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: 15+ years. Full time since the pandemic, part time before that.
Q: What inspired you to start your business?
A: Learning I had ADHD—and realizing I could get paid to ask questions instead of being told to ask fewer. But seriously, I had worked briefly with a coach at work shortly before my diagnosis and thought it was a fascinating profession. Coaching offered a way to combine curiosity, problem solving, and supporting people through real challenges.
Q: What service does your business provide for our community?
A: Creative Catapult Coaching provides ADHD-informed coaching for adults, often creatives, entrepreneurs, and “smart but stuck” folks, who want life to feel more doable. The work is both practical and human: we build planning and prioritizing systems and follow-through supports, and we also work with the nervous-system and energy realities that make those systems usable.
People leave with tools they can use the same day and a way of working with their brain instead of against it. Clients typically work with me through ongoing 1:1 coaching, deep-dive sessions for a specific challenge, or small-group options.
Q: Why is your business based in Shoreline?
A: Because I live here and love connecting with the Shoreline community.
Q: What’s one thing you wish your customers knew about you but never ask?
A: That there are multiple ways to work together, and it doesn’t have to be a huge commitment right away. Some people start with a one-time deep dive or a focused body-doubling-style session to get traction, then decide if ongoing coaching makes sense.
Also: my approach isn’t “try harder.” It’s “try different” design supports that match your real life and energy.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in business so far?
A: The moments I find most impactful are when I’m looking back with a client and we can actually see the evolution, how much has shifted over time in the way they support themselves, make decisions, and move through their life.
On the practical side, I’ve also learned to use the same kinds of supports I help clients build technology, systems, structure, and asking for help so the work stays sustainable.
Q: How do you approach customer service, and what sets you apart?
A: I treat coaching like a collaborative design process: we test ideas, gather data, and iterate without shame. I’m warm, direct, and I take seriously the moment when something “works on paper” but fails in real life.
What sets me apart is the blend of deep ADHD and executive-function understanding with an operations mindset. We can work with emotions and identity while also building a concrete system you can run week to week.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a business in Shoreline?
A: It’s hard to start a business—and to keep running one too. Especially if you’re a solopreneur, make sure you’re seeing peers in real life, not just clients or customers.
Q: How does your business support or give back to the local community?
A: My work supports the community by helping people function better at home and at work, less overwhelm, fewer dropped balls, and more stability. Many of my clients are caregivers, leaders, creatives, and service providers, so when they’re more resourced, that benefit ripples outward.
I also care about strengthening real-life peer support, especially for solopreneurs and neurodivergent folks, so people don’t have to do everything alone.
Q: What’s your next upcoming event?
A: I’m currently exploring launching a small group for adults (either in person locally or virtual) focused on practical ADHD-friendly planning and follow-through. If you’re interested, I’d love to collect names for an interest list and share details when it’s ready, likely later this summer or fall.
Right now I’m focused on ongoing coaching work and building local connections. I’m always open to collaborating with Shoreline organizations or sharing ADHD-informed tools through workshops, small groups, or community conversations.
Connect with Creative Catapult Coaching
Shoreline, WA
206-462-5006
creativecatapultcoach.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amy-voros
Facebook: Creative Catapult Coaching
Instagram: @creativecatapultcoachMoving Day for Camp United We Stand
By Oliver Moffat
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| Camp United We Stand is moving from Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church to Northshore United Church of Christ. Photo by Oliver J Moffat |
Camp United We Stand, the only legally sanctioned homeless encampment in North King County, is moving again.
For over ten years this small non-profit has provided temporary tent shelter for up to 35 homeless people at a time.
Every few months, the camp needs to move and this week, the camp is moving a short distance down the road from Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church to Northshore United Church of Christ until later this summer.
The CampUnitedWeStand.org website has information on how to donate and sign up to volunteer.
But the number one most valuable thing that the Camp needs are future host sites.
If you are a member of a faith organization that can host a homeless encampment for a few months, please reach out to any of the Camp United We Stand board members.
Travels with Charlie: Artemis II Splash Down. Crew in Excellent Shape
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| "Artemis II Splash Down. Crew in Excellent Shape” |
By Gordon Snyder
All these years later, this is my NASA flight monitor station as the Astronauts landed back on Earth.
A thousand memories flooded my mind with all the microgravity water system and hydroponics NASA research I was involved in before the projects were unfunded. What great technology integration to achieve this Artemis II Mission. We can still do amazing things.
Charlie didn’t seem as interested…
Astronaut’s helicopter about to land…
All these years later, this is my NASA flight monitor station as the Astronauts landed back on Earth.
A thousand memories flooded my mind with all the microgravity water system and hydroponics NASA research I was involved in before the projects were unfunded. What great technology integration to achieve this Artemis II Mission. We can still do amazing things.
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| Charlie waiting on the deck |
Charlie didn’t seem as interested…
Astronaut’s helicopter about to land…
Shorecrest soccer vs Edmonds-Woodway
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| Photo by Wayne Pridemore |
April 10, 2026
Shorecrest 2 vs Edmonds Woodway 0
at Edmonds Woodway
59th
- Goal: Miles Garbaccio
- Assist: Cole Ambrose
- Goal: Miles Garbaccio
- Assist: Ashton Johnson
JV
Shorecrest - 7 @ Edmonds-Woodway - 3
--Jon Cottons
Free shredding event at Alderwood April 18, 2026
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| Photo courtesy Windermere North |
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10am - 2pm (or until the trucks are full)
4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood
Bring your sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed on-site. Limit 10 file boxes per visitor.
We are partnering with Confidential Data Disposal again this year; providing you with a safe, eco-friendly way to reduce your paper trail and help prevent identity theft.
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*This is a paper-only event. We cannot accept x-rays, recyclables, or any other materials.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit Volunteers of America Western WA food banks. Donations are not required, but are appreciated.
This is an easy, drive-through event. We ask that you stay in your vehicle and unlock your trunk or car door so that we can unload your boxes and donations for you.
Not sure what documents to keep, or for how long?
Here’s a convenient list of what to keep, where to store and when to shred.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit Volunteers of America Western WA food banks. Donations are not required, but are appreciated.
This is an easy, drive-through event. We ask that you stay in your vehicle and unlock your trunk or car door so that we can unload your boxes and donations for you.
Not sure what documents to keep, or for how long?
Here’s a convenient list of what to keep, where to store and when to shred.
Congresswoman Jayapal secures funding for community projects
SEATTLE, WA – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that are funded by the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills. In total, she secured $18,399,144 for 14 projects in the greater Seattle area.
“I am so grateful to represent a district where our local governments, organizations, and community members are deeply committed to creating solutions to our most pressing problems — from tackling climate change to providing affordable housing,” said Jayapal.“Advocating for federal money for these innovative projects is one of the most important parts of my job. During a time when so many in our community are struggling due to Trump’s cuts, I am so proud to have worked to secure more than $18 million in funding to support these incredible projects that will help to make our district a better place to live.”
This funding is expected to create up to 150 direct jobs through public market development, support small businesses and local entrepreneurs, and deliver 22 acres of new parkland and community gathering space.
In addition, this funding will support the creation of
nearly 500 affordable homes, including 200 homeownership units — the
largest Habitat for Humanity development in the country — along with 85
to 100 homes for seniors and veterans and 200 workforce rental units for
working families.
Jayapal secured the following funding for projects across WA-07:
- $3,150,000 for the City of Seattle’s Fort Lawton Redevelopment
- $2 million for the City of Seattle’s Lake City Community Center and Affordable Housing Redevelopment
- $2 million for the City of Lake Forest Park Lakefront Park Community Center Project
- $1,145,144 for the City of Seattle’s Seattle Waterfront Elliott Bay Seawall Project, Phase 2
- $850,000 for the City of Burien Public Market Project
- $1 million for the Port of Seattle’s Seattle Waterfront Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment
- $4 million for Sound Transit’s Link Reliability Improvements
- $1,092,000 for Southwest Suburban Sewer District’s Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Phase one
- $850,000 for the City of Shoreline’s Trail Along the Rail Project
- $500,000 for the University of Washington’s Critical Campus Building Access Fixes
- $281,000 for the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Shoreline Restoration Effectiveness on Vashon and Maury Island
- $250,000 for the City of Seattle’s Third Avenue Revitalization
- $250,000 for the Port of Seattle’s Pier 86 Grain Terminal Switcher Locomotive Replacement
- $1,031,000 for the University of Washington’s Cold Lab
“These funds are crucial to building long-term housing for all Seattleites, protecting our city, and ensuring our downtown corridor is functioning for the millions of visitors to come this summer for FIFA 2026 World Cup. We are deeply appreciative of the Congresswoman’s leadership in Congress and look forward to continued partnership.
“The Lakefront Community Center project will provide multiple indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces that currently don’t exist in the City,” said Lake Forest Park Mayor Tom French.
“This project allows the City to partner with community groups and provide spaces for nature, art, educational opportunities and low-impact recreation right on the shore of Lake Washington. The project is adjacent to the Burke Gilman Trail and will be a boon for everyone in our community. We couldn’t have completed the project without the federal funding sponsored by Representative Jayapal with the support of Senators Murray and Cantwell.”
“The Trail Along the Rail project addresses a growing demand for alternative transportation options to reach regional transit, such as light rail and bus rapid transit,” said Shoreline Mayor Betsy Robertson.
“The trail will provide an important north/south connection between Shoreline’s two light rail stations, making it easier to get around the region without using a car. We are grateful for Representative Jayapal’s work to ensure we bring federal tax dollars back to Shoreline and make projects like this possible.”
“The University of Washington is grateful for the $500,000 in
funding, allowing us to replace older doors with ADA-compliant ones,” said Roney Worden, Interim Vice President of Facilities, University of Washington. “This
investment supports critical upgrades to buildings, including improved
entryways and essential accessibility features that ensure safe,
reliable access for our community.”
“Support for the UW Cold Lab allows us to greatly expand our
abilities to solve past and present mysteries of Earth’s coldest places,
from polar regions to the upper atmosphere,” said Joel Thornton, interim dean of the College of the Environment. “These
places are changing rapidly, and understanding how and why is critical
since they have an outsized impact on our global environment and
society. We are thrilled to receive this funding, and grateful to the
Washington delegation for securing it.”
“Sound Transit is undertaking the largest transit expansion in North
America—helping to transform the Puget Sound region with a 252-mile
network of light rail, bus rapid transit, and commuter rail. Building
and operating this system requires investing in state-of-the-art track
and signaling technology,” said Dow Constantine, Sound Transit CEO.
“Thanks
to generous support from two of our dedicated Congressional transit
champions, Senator Murray and Congresswoman Jayapal, Sound Transit can
advance Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) – the gold standard in
signaling – through final engineering and design. CBTC will improve
reliability, reduce delays, and increase service frequency, resulting in
shorter waits, less crowding, and a more dependable light rail
experience for passengers.”
Middle School Night at Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Friday, April 10, 2026
The Richmond Highlands Recreation Center (16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA) is open every Saturday from 6pm - 10:30pm for middle school (6th - 8th grade) youth only!
We provide a free meal, snacks, and activities including video games, crafts, sports, pool tables, and more alongside the activity of the day. While in the building, all youth are under the care and responsibility of City of Shoreline staff. Questions? lperkins@shorelinewa.gov
4/11 Bubble Art
4/18 Pickleball and Table Tennis Tournament
4/25 3D perler bead creations
4/11 Bubble Art
4/18 Pickleball and Table Tennis Tournament
4/25 3D perler bead creations
State Parks co-hosts annual Washington Coast Cleanup on April 25, 2026
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| Photo courtesy Washington CoastSavers |
OLYMPIA — April 8, 2026 — Celebrate Earth Day weekend by helping protect Washington’s beaches and marine life – volunteer at a state park during the annual Washington Coast Cleanup.
As a member of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is proud to co-host this opportunity to bring people together who love Washington’s coastlines and want to help protect and preserve it.
While cleanup events will take place at multiple sites along the Pacific Coast and Salish Sea, State Parks will host cleanups at eleven of its state parks, including Cape Disappointment, Fort Flagler, Fort Townsend, Fort Worden, Grayland Beach, Griffiths-Priday, Mystery Bay, Ocean City, Pacific Beach, Shine Tidelands and Twin Harbors.
State Parks collaborates with Washington CoastSavers to organize three beach cleanup events a year. The need for volunteers remains high, with a consistent year-over-year increase in debris removal.
From 2022 to 2025, there was a jump from 59,477 pounds to a staggering 163,443 pounds of garbage collected off our beaches. Of that total, 584 volunteers collected 13,203 pounds of debris at last year’s Washington Coast Cleanup alone.
To bolster efforts, State Parks also works with Grassroots Garbage Gang, Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Surfrider Foundation to increase volunteer participation and impact.
Participants volunteering at a Washington state park should check in at one of these locations:
- Cape Disappointment check-in:
- Bolstad OBA, Bolstad W, Long Beach, WA 98631
- Fort Flagler/Mystery Bay check-in:
- Chimacum Corner Farmstand, 9122 Rhody Dr, Chimacum, WA 98325
- Fort Townsend/Fort Worden check-in:
- Port Townsend Marine Science Center, 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Grayland Beach/Twin Harbors check-in:
- Bonge Ave OBA, W Bonge Ave, Grayland, WA 98595
- Griffiths-Priday/Ocean City/Pacific Beach check-in:
- Chance a la Mer OBA, W Chance a la Mer NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
- Ocean City OBA, 37 Second Ave, Ocean City, WA 98569
- Shine Tidelands check-in:
- Shine Tidelands State Park Rd, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Volunteers should come prepared for variable weather conditions, wear sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch with plenty of water. Upon check-in, participants will receive supplies for debris collection, though bringing reusable gloves is encouraged. Check-in stations will also serve as designated drop-off locations for collected marine debris.
To learn more about the Washington Coast Cleanup, view a list of all participating beaches and pre-register for the event, visit CoastSavers.org. Please note that a Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to state-managed lands on April 25.
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