QiGong classes at the Senior Activity Center on Fridays

NEW CLASS! QiGong - Whether you spell it Qigong, Chi Gung, or another way, come see how focused breathing, connected to gentle movement, supports whole-body health. 

Experience the healing energy of Qi when supported by the calm of meditation in this ongoing group practice. 

Facilitated by volunteer Rich Williams. Available on a drop in basis.

• WHEN: Fridays from 10:00 - 11:00am
• COST: Members $4/ class – Nonmembers $8/ class
• LOCATION: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, 18560 1st Ave NE
• REGISTRATION: Call or visit the senior center 206-365-1536

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Child car seat check event July 25, 2026 at Senior Activity Center in Shoreline

KidVantage's certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are holding a car seat check event on Saturday, July 25th from 10am to 1pm at the Shoreline Senior Center!

There is no fee associated with the event. Donations of $10 are encouraged to help purchase car seats for local families who cannot afford them.
You can visit this page or scan the QR code to register now!
Shoreline Senior Activity Center: 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

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Trinity's Annual Picnic and Free Sale July 25, 2026

Trinity's Annual Picnic and Free Sale are coming! 

Saturday, July 25, 2026 from Noon - 3:00pm.

Come for Hot Dog barbecue, Bouncy House, Games, Free Sale, and Fun!

Everyone Welcome! Everything Free!

Trinity Presbyterian Church

1315 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA 98133

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Downtown Ridgecrest Arts Walk July 23, August 20, September 24, 2026

Join your local community and support artists at the Downtown Ridgecrest Arts Walks

When:

• Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5-8pm
• Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5-8pm
• Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5-8pm

Where:

• 521 NE 165th St
• Sidewalks of 165th between 5th & 6th

Artist submissions open now until full.

• If selected, there is a $25 participant fee.
• Fees are waived for artists under 18.

Vendors welcome

Apply here

Sponsored by ShoreLake Arts

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Accessible Voting Community Events on July 27 and August 1, 2026

King County Elections

2026 Primary Election (Election Day is August 4th)

King County Elections is holding events to help people use the accessible voting units. They are specifically designed for voters who are blind or have low vision but also work for voters with other disabilities.

Two of the events are at convenient locations for local residents.

Shoreline Library

Monday, July 27, 2026 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm

345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Downtown Seattle Public Library
Saturday August 1, 2026 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
4th Floor Conference, Room # 2

New Ballot Drop Box at Downtown Library

For more information contact Naheed Aaftaab, 206-714-3692, naaftaab@kingcounty.gov

If you need help with voter registration, election information or your ballot, you can go to one of the Vote Centers. Each Vote Center has accessible voting units with audio, large print ballots, and other assistive tools to help voters with disabilities cast an independent and private ballot.

Elections staff are available to help. Voters can also register and get their ballot at a Vote Center through Election Day.

The list of vote centers for actual elections is not currently active but we normally have a vote center and ballot drop box at the Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

If you do not receive your ballot or if you are informed that your signature could not be verified, you can take care of it at this site Any registered voter can use the site.

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Jobs: City of Shoreline Limited Term - Senior Planner

City of Shoreline Limited Term - Senior Planner

Job type: Limited Term
Salary: $111,688.00 - $135,886.00 Annually
Opening date: 7/10/2026
Closing date: 7/26/2026 11:59

Note: this is a limited term position with a current end date of 12/31/2026 that will be extended to 12/31/2028, pending City Council’s approval and funding.

The Senior Planner works under the general supervision of the Planning Manager, playing a leading role in creation and implementation of long-range planning projects. The Senior Planner will routinely interact with elected and appointed officials as well as the community on efforts like development code updates, applying for countywide center status, preparing for the climate element of the comprehensive plan, and updating the Shoreline Master Program.

This position is specifically focused on long-range planning, though the successful candidate will frequently collaborate with current planners and preferably have some prior experience with current planning. In addition to the planning team this position works closely with partners in other departments like Parks, Public Works, and Community Services. A collaborative, solution-oriented attitude and strong communication skills is essential to this work.

The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment and have experience and skills in evaluating complex policy documents; leading high-profile long-range planning projects; making public presentations; managing and reviewing complex land use applications; interpreting, applying and drafting development codes; conducting environmental review; and providing customer service. Preferred experience includes working with local governmental agencies, project management, public outreach, policy analysis, and code writing.

Detailed job description and application: Limited Term -Senior Planner

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Volunteer to serve on the pro or con committees on the 6 year Public Safety Lid Lift in LFP - deadline to apply July 16, 2026

The City of Lake Forest Park invites residents to serve on the “Pro” and “Con” committees that will write the official statements in favor of and against a proposed six-year Public Safety Levy Lid Lift. 

The City Council approved placing a six year levy lid lift proposition on the November 3, 2026, general-election ballot. For the proposal, please refer to the Resolution 26-2084.

Under RCW 29A.32.280, each committee may have up to three voting members and any number of non-voting advisors; all members must be registered voters living in Lake Forest Park. 

If appointed, members will collaborate to draft a 200-word statement supporting or opposing the levy and may later prepare a 75-word rebuttal after reviewing the opposing side’s submission. King County Elections deadlines require the final statements to be submitted no later than August 14, 2026.

Residents interested in participating should email City Clerk Matt McLean at mmclean@cityoflfp.gov by 5:00pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026. 

Please include your name, residential address, phone number, and indicate whether you want to serve on the Pro or Con committee. The City Council will appoint committee members at its meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, and their names will be sent to King County Elections by August 4, 2026.

For additional information, contact Matt McLean at mmclean@cityoflfp.gov or 206-368-5440. Thank you for helping provide Lake Forest Park voters with balanced and informative perspectives on this important public-safety measure.

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4th Annual "Best in Shoreline" Pet Show July 19, 2026

Join Us for the 4th Annual "Best in Shoreline" Pet Show!

Mark your calendars! On Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 3 - 5pm, the Parkwood Neighborhood Association will host the fourth annual pet show, "Best in Shoreline," and ALL Shoreline residents are invited to participate!

Bring your dog, cat, or other beloved pet and register them in our exciting contest. There will be awards and prizes for the winners!

Our esteemed judges include local community members.

Schedule:

• 3pm: Activities start with free popsicles and fun for kids.
• Followed by the pet show on the green space between the playground and the soccer field.

Picnic tables are limited at the park, so bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the festivities comfortably.

Pre-register your pet contestants HERE

Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, and let's celebrate the wonderful pets of Parkwood and the greater Shoreline area!

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Free performance of Macbeth at Richmond Beach Community Park July 15, 2026

Double Double toil and trouble

Union Arts Center Wooden O is back to perform Shakespeare's Macbeth! 

Wednesday July 15, 2026 at 7pm at Richmond Beach Community Park 2201 NW 197th St, Shoreline, WA 98177.

Free and all are welcome. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Pack a picnic, and have a wonderful evening of entertain in the park.

Sponsored by ShoreLake Arts.

Remember to check the Destination Shoreline calendar for other events during the busy summer season.

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Idioms

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

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Mark your calendars for ShoreLake Arts events this summer

Mark your calendars now for the schedule of events from ShoreLake Arts this summer. We'll try to keep up but they put on so many events, it can be hard to keep up!

Plays, concerts - everything from Shakespeare to indie rock and teen bands - ShoreLake Arts has it all.

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Letter to the Editor: "I love LFP"

To the Editor:

I LOVE LFP!* Last week...a shop at Safeway at the town centre....bending over to put my groceries on the conveyor belt...the chain of a loved necklace...a hammered gold cross...caught on the cart and broke. The cross seemingly disappearing into thin air. Customers behind me with the lights on their phones searching to no avail. Dear Dawn...the checker who has been there for so long and looks the same as day 1....always friendly and happy sharing my disappointment.

Yesterday....I stopped there for another shop...ready to leave and saw Dawn...as an afterthought..."Did anyone ever turn in the gold cross?" She looked a little puzzled at first and then the visible light bulb in her eyes...raised her arms in the air and said... "YES!*" She went to fetch it from customer service spot...telling me someone turned it in about 45 minutes after I left that day. I hugged her.

Whoever that person was...I am so grateful but much more than that....restored my faith in humankind at this extremely difficult time in our country and world.

Judith Muilenburg
Lake Forest Park

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North Helpline and Hunger Intervention Program combine to form North Seattle Food Connection

Two established social service organizations are combining forces. Both have a focus on addressing food insecurity.

North Helpline (NH) and the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) will combine to form North Seattle Food Connection. The combined organization will expand access to nutritious food, prepared meals, and daily essentials—creating a more comprehensive, community-centered system of support for neighbors across North Seattle and beyond.

By bringing together complementary services—North Helpline’s food bank, grocery delivery, homelessness prevention, and client services with HIP’s prepared meal programs, nutrition education, food justice advocacy, and meal delivery—the new organization will better address both immediate hunger and long-term household stability.

Together, the organizations aim to make a broader and deeper impact than either could achieve alone.

Darcy Buendia and Srijan Chakraborty, HIP’s Co-Executive Directors, will co-lead the new organization, and the boards of directors of the two organizations will also combine. Over the next few months, more details will be finalized. 

However, we want to emphasize that all services will continue without interruption. Program participants will continue to access food, prepared meals, daily essentials, and support services as they do today, with a focus on maintaining trusted relationships and consistent care.

"For HIP, our mission has always been about more than meals—it’s about nourishing people and building community through food," said Emily Johnson, President, Hunger Intervention Program Board of Directors.

"By aligning with North Helpline, we can extend that impact and connect more people to the meals, food, advocacy, and essential services they need while also strengthening the fabric of our North Seattle community. We are grateful for the partners, volunteers, and supporters who make this work possible."

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Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time film screening and panel discussion July 25, 2026

West Papua Campaign USA is hosting a free public film screening and community dialogue at Shoreline City Hall, City Council Chambers on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

The event will feature a screening of Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time, a documentary about West Papua, Indigenous land, resource extraction, environmental destruction, militarization, and human rights. 

The film uses the Muyu tribe's pig‑feast ritual (Atatbon) as a cultural lens to show how Papuan identity is inseparable from land and ancestral relations.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. 

The event is free and open to the public, including Shoreline residents, community members, students, educators, environmental justice groups, human rights advocates, and those interested in Indigenous rights.

Reserve a seat here

Event: Pig Feast Film Screening & Community Dialogue
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Shoreline City Hall, City Council Chambers 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline

Hosted by: West Papua Campaign USA
In partnership with: Shoreline City Council

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Energize Shoreline Increases Access to Home Cooling During Increasingly Hot Summers

Hotter summers are here, and the City of Shoreline wants to help you stay cool. 

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 You’ll Learn

• What heat pumps are and how they work
• What incentives are available—including up to a $6,000 discount*
• How to connect with qualified local installers

Workshop Schedule

All workshops are in-person at Shoreline City Hall and online via Zoom. Registration is required to attend online. If you attend in person, you can register at the door—no need to sign up in advance!

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 25 from 9:00-11:00am

Includes a vendor fair with local installers!

• 9:00-10:00 a.m.: Vendor fair (City Hall)
• 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Workshop presentation (City Hall and Zoom)

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 30 from 6:30-7:30pm

Workshop #3: Tuesday, August 18 from 6:30-7:30pm

Register for the online workshop series at ShorelineWA.gov/GoElectric.

Benefits
If you attend a workshop, you are eligible for:

• An exclusive $2,500 or $6,000 discount* on a qualifying heat pump
• Help with rebates, incentives, and financing
• Support from local, qualified installers

What is Energize Shoreline?

Energize Shoreline is a City program that makes upgrading to a heat pump easier and more affordable. 

Energize Shoreline is a program that provides free educational workshops about heat pump technology and exclusive savings on heat pumps for Shoreline residents. We connect you with local installers, offer financial incentives, and help you make the switch to a heat pump with confidence.

Learn more: ShorelineWA.gov/GoElectric

*The Energize Shoreline discounts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited availability while funding lasts. Terms and conditions apply. See program website for full details.

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Letter to the Editor: Proposed tree code will not support the maintenance of the existing tree canopy

To the Editor:

Save Shoreline Trees recognizes the effort on the tree code update, led by City staff with input by the Community Advisory Group (CAG) and the public.

The proposed draft tree code relies on the Tree Density Credit Method (TDCM) for retention of trees on all zones. The TDCM is based on the square footage (SF) of a lot divided by 1,000 and multiplied by the assigned zone multiplier. This calculation determines the Required Tree Credits for each lot.

See the Engage Tree Code Update page for information.

It is incorrect to refer to the TDCM as a “tree retention method”. Upon close evaluation, the TDCM requires less tree retention on the seven primary development zones, 20% of land where development will take place, while residential zones, about 80% of land, will be allowed to cut down many of their trees. As stated in staff presentations, the tree code cannot “treat homeowners and developers differently”.

How will this draft tree code maintain and increase the existing tree canopy? The City’s goal is to increase the tree canopy, currently 37%, to 40% by 2050. Maintenance of the tree canopy is not possible with minimal tree retention.

On March 7, 2026 Kevin Hickenbottom, Shoreline’s Urban Forester, informed Council that to increase the tree canopy to 40%, 12,000 trees would have to be planted. It is doubtful that the proposed tree code will support the maintenance of the existing tree canopy or the increase of the tree canopy to 40% by 2050.

The Planning Commission will review the proposed tree code on Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Shoreline residents have the opportunity to protect our tree canopy by asking for adjustments to the proposed tree code to retain more trees.

Kathleen Russell, Susanne Tsoming
Save Shoreline Trees Co-chairs

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Kaleidoscope Exhibition now showing at the Museum of Special Art in Perrinville Village - reception July 17, 2026

Kaleidoscope Exhibition

Museum of Special Art (MOSA) in Perrinville Village

July 8 - October 3, 2026
Opening Reception Friday, July 17, 2026 from 2 - 4pm

MOSA presents the Kaleidoscope exhibition featuring the works of artists of all abilities. These unique pieces highlight a kaleidoscope of vivid colors with shifting patterns of light and high contrast colors and compositions. 

These vibrant fauvist style pieces will present a kaleidoscope of intense complimentary hues in various intensities with a juxtaposition of lines, shapes, motifs, and textures on canvas and paper.

Featured in the Kaleidoscope Exhibition are the works of:

• David Baker 
• Vikranth Samavedi
• Winston Chien 
• Johnson Simon
• Noora Elkoussy 
• Virginia Townsend
• James Frye 
• Dane Capo
• MJ Anthony 
• Lee Weng Choong

Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy this colorful exhibition!

Light refreshments will be served at the opening reception.

For more information, contact us at 206-687-9259 or email: info@museumofspecialart.org

The Museum of Special Art is located at the Perrinville Village Complex at:
18521 76th Ave W, #108 – Edmonds, WA 98036

Free Admission

BAKER GALLERY HOURS: 

• M/W 12-4pm
• FRI/Sa 11-3pm

The Museum of Special Art (MOSA) is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation developed to meet the current needs of children and adults with disabilities by providing access to the visual arts and educational opportunities for artists with disabilities.

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400 kittens go through a lot of supplies - help SAFe by donating supplies

Amazon shoppers, Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe) in Ballinger Village could use your help!

Kitten season is in full swing, and our nursery is flying through supplies. SAFe has welcomed more than 400 kittens this year, with many more still to come.

If you're placing an Amazon order, consider adding an item from our Wishlist to help our tiniest patients heal, grow, and thrive.

Our most-needed items include:
Tiki Cat Baby Thrive
Fancy Feast Kitten wet food
Tiki Cat Baby Mousse
Purina Pro Plan Kitten wet food
Proviable Probiotics
Cardboard scratchers
Every item donated makes a real difference for a kitten who needs a little extra TLC.  

Thank you for helping us give these little ones the best possible start in life!

Here is the link to our Amazon Wishlist

And when you are ready to adopt, foster, or donate here is their webpage.

SAFe Rescue, 20226 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline WA 98155

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The Washington Supreme Court and The Rule of Law - presentation July 15, 2026 at Third Place Commons

Photo courtesy Washington Courts

THE WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT AND THE RULE OF LAW

• Do you know what role the Washington State Supreme Court Justices play in our lives?

• What is the role of an independent judiciary in our governmental system of checks and balances? 

• What is the rule of law anyway?

These are questions that many voters will have as they consider their primary ballots arriving this month, when 5 of the 9 seats on the Washington State Supreme Court will be on the ballot.

King County Bar Association (KCBA) Vice President Ms. Cynthia B. Jones and
Judge Johanna Bender from the King County Bar Association’s Civics Stewardship program.

The North King County Unit of the League of Women Voters of Seattle King County is sponsoring a public presentation featuring King County Bar Association (KCBA) Vice President Ms. Cynthia B. Jones and Judge Johanna Bender from the King County Bar Association’s Civics Stewardship program.

The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday July 15, 2026 at 6pm in Third Place Commons in the Lake Forest Park Town Center mall at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

The goal of the KCBA Civics Stewardship Program is to enhance understanding of our justice system and its role in the three branches of government.

Ms. Cynthia Jones is a practicing attorney who focuses on civil and criminal appeals in federal and state courts, including the Supreme Court of Washington.

Judge Johanna Bender has served on the King County Superior Court bench since 2015 and is the former Chief Judge of the Maleng Regional Justice Center, Assistant Chief Criminal Judge for the Superior Court and the Lead Judge for the Involuntary Treatment Court. She is currently assigned to hear child welfare cases.

The League of Women Voters of Seattle King County is a nonpartisan organization that does not support any candidates or parties.

Our mission is to empower voters and defend democracy.

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11 candidates compete for 3 positions in the 32nd Legislative District

By Diane Hettrick

Ballots will soon be mailed for the August 4, 2026 Primary. A primary is for races with three or more candidates. 

The top 2 will continue to the general election, along with the races which originally had only two candidates.

The 32nd Legislative District includes 5 cities in 2 counties and two large unincorporated areas in Snohomish county.

Seattle (NW portion). Shoreline. Woodway. Large sections of Edmonds. Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace. Esperance (unincorporated). Large section of unincorporated Lynnwood.

Dates & Deadlines

July 17, 2026

• Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day).
• Ballots are mailed out and accessible voting units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. Locally: Kenmore City Hall

Voter registration or updates

• July 27 Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day.
• August 4 Deadline for Washington state voter registration or updates (in person only).

August 4 primary

• August Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8pm on Election Day. Not one minute later.
• 32nd Legislative District races - We will publish a statement from each candidate.

CANDIDATES

State Senator

• Cindy Ryu incumbent Representative (relinquishing Representative seat)
• Ira McBee
• Jesse Salomon incumbent senator

32nd District Representative, Position #1 - open seat

• Jenna Nand
• Will Chen
• Keith Scully
• Danica Noble
• Lisa Rezac
• Chris Bloomquist

32nd District Representative, Position #2 - both advance to general election

• Imraan Siddiqi
• Lauren Davis incumbent representative

General information from Washington Secretary of State

Check your voter registration here: VoteWA.gov

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32nd LD Pos #1 Candidate: Jenna Nand

Jenna Nand

Jenna Nand - candidate for 32nd LD Pos #1

As someone who grew up in Edmonds and Shoreline, I want to make life better for your family and you in Shoreline and throughout the 32nd Legislative District. This community has always provided opportunity for hardworking people like my parents, who immigrated to the Seattle area from the Fiji Islands in 1979 and picked Shoreline and Edmonds as a safe place to raise their kids. I am the only candidate endorsed by our teachers via WEA-PAC, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 48th State Senator Vandana Slatter, and multiple other elected officials and left-leaning organizations that want meaningful change.

In addition to being the first woman of color elected to Edmonds City Council, I am a business attorney, family caregiver, and an animal rights activist. So I’ve seen the systemic failures caused by insider politics firsthand and the way they hurt the most vulnerable members of our community. My commitment is to finding real results to the problems that Washingtonians face. I achieve real wins because I have built my reputation on governing through outreach, education, bipartisanship, and compromise.

As someone who cares deeply about education in our state, I will champion statewide school funding and lowering tuition to expand educational opportunities for all Washingtonians. With high inequality across the state and the country, I will promote union jobs, affordable homeownership, and practical healthcare reforms to support overtaxed and underserved workers. Finally, I will strive to improve our climate resiliency, protecting us from extreme weather due to climate change.

Join my fight to make Washington work for everyone. I genuinely believe that we can all thrive in our beautiful state if everyone feels that they are investing in a system that will also invest in them. Let’s build a path to the American dream together!

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32nd LD Pos #1 Candidate: Will Chen

Will Chen

Will Chen - candidate for 32nd LD Pos #1

My name is Will Chen, and I am a Democrat running for State Representative, Position 1, in the 32nd Legislative District.

I currently serve my second term on the Edmonds City Council and am a licensed CPA, former Fortune 500 auditor, and financial professional with experience in auditing, budgeting, strategic planning, compliance, and organizational accountability. I earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree in accounting from the University of Iowa, as well as an MBA from Western Washington University, while working multiple jobs to put myself through school.

My commitment to service extends beyond elected office. I am the co-founder of the Asian Service Center, which supports underserved communities across North King and South Snohomish counties. I am also an Edmonds Rotary member, Lynnwood Food Bank board member, former president of the Seattle Bing Kung Family Association, organizer of the Rally Against Hate, and initiator of the Second Chance Scholarship at Edmonds College.

I am running for State Representative because too many working families, seniors, and young people are being priced out of the communities they call home. We need practical solutions that increase housing options, improve transportation connections, support family-wage jobs, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and responsibly.

As an immigrant who came to this country seeking opportunity, I know firsthand that the American Dream is worth protecting. As a CPA and financial professional, I understand that good intentions must be backed by responsible budgeting and measurable results. Our legislature has many talented voices, but it also needs leaders with real-world financial expertise who can help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and effectively.

I will bring a balanced, pragmatic approach to Olympia focused on solving problems, expanding opportunities, strengthening public services, and building affordable, safe, and thriving communities for future generations.

For a list of endorsements, please visit ElectWillChen.com.

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32nd LD Pos #1 Candidate: Keith Scully

Keith Scully

Keith Scully - candidate for 32nd LD Pos #1

I'm proud of what we've accomplished in my ten years on the Shoreline City Council. We've transformed the city—bringing new housing, mandating affordable housing, building sidewalks and parks, and strengthening the social safety net. We've made real progress on affordability, transit, and environmental protection, and we've made clear that Shoreline welcomes everyone. I'm especially proud of our work listening to and supporting our immigrant community. We did all this while keeping a balanced budget and preserving our city's unique character.

I want to bring the Shoreline style of government to Olympia: progressive, respectful, and focused on real change. Beyond my elected experience, I've been a lawyer for nearly 30 years—a King County Deputy Prosecutor, a war crimes prosecutor for the United Nations, legal director of an environmental nonprofit, and an advocate for citizens in environmental and intellectual property litigation. My first career was as a paramedic in urban New Jersey.

My top priorities are affordability, progressive tax reform, education funding, and environmental protection. Affordability and tax reform go hand-in-hand: our regressive system makes groceries, housing, and car tabs fall unfairly on working people and overhauling it is job one. On housing, we must streamline permitting to make building easier and cheaper—from multifamily near light rail to a home addition. Schools have been underfunded for too long. It's time to fully fund them. And climate change is real. I'm ready to keep our energy clean and to make the changes needed in stormwater, tree retention, and habitat protection so future generations enjoy the environment we have today.

I’m honored to be endorsed by Snohomish County Democrats, Shoreline and South County Firefighters, Representative Ryu, labor organizations, the Environment and Climate Caucus, and most importantly over 40 local elected officials—people I’ve worked with and helped succeed over the years.

Website: Keithscully.org

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32nd LD Pos #1 Candidate: Danica Noble

Danica Noble

Danica Noble - candidate for 32nd Legislative District  Pos #1

I am a consumer protection attorney with AI expertise and a PTA-mom raising schoolkids here in the 32nd. For two decades, I’ve taken on corporate scams, junk fees, and monopolies that drive up costs and push families out. I am running to lower costs, fully fund public schools, and make Washington work for working families.

I am a union member, trained in economics, and I know how to get the job done. I don’t just talk about affordability; I’ve fought for it my entire career at the Federal Trade Commission. I’ve taken on Facebook in the courtroom, challenged hospital monopolies, and fought unfair practices that raise prices on groceries, rent, and healthcare.

In Olympia, I’ll be the strongest voice to fully fund education and spend wisely, with real accountability. I’ve led statewide efforts to get cellphones out of schools and pushed for guardrails on AI in education. I’ll keep fighting for clear limits on tech in classrooms: no harvesting student data, no unproven tech, and no endless screentime pushed on kids.

Everyone is being stretched thin and the cost of living keeps rising. But our biggest fight is ahead. AI is everywhere and it should make life better, not raise costs, replace workers, or make our environment worse off. It should work for all of us, not just a handful of billionaires.

The rules of the AI economy are being written now. This is the moment to act. I’m already working with legislators to stop companies from using our own data to charge us higher prices and lower our wages.

Proudly endorsed by leaders in the legislature, education, unions, and community because they trust I’m uniquely ready to take on Big Tech, lower costs, protect our kids, and help build a fair economy for everyone, not just the most powerful.

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32nd LD Pos #1 Candidate: Lisa Rezac

Lisa Rezac

Lisa Rezac - candidate for 32nd Legislative District Pos #1

I’m running for State Representative because I love this state and believe we can do much better.

If we measure our success by looking at the numbers in four key areas — taxes, budget accountability, education, and crime/safety — it’s clear we’re off track. Washington’s state operating budget has roughly doubled over the past decade, rising from about $38 billion to around $80 billion, while taxes have increased significantly. In education, we spend nearly $20,000 per student, yet 59% of students perform below grade level. On public safety, neighborhoods continue to face high levels of violence, theft, and human trafficking. And the King County Regional Homelessness Authority recently could not account for about $13 million in taxpayer funds.

These figures show that simply spending more does not deliver stronger results. We have a spending and accountability problem more than a funding one.

What I would bring to the position is a practical, results-focused approach. As someone born and raised in this area who returned home to raise our son, I’m committed to better enforcement of existing laws, reducing the tax and regulatory burden that drives up costs, and demanding real accountability for every taxpayer dollar.

Washington can once again be affordable, safe, and successful for families and businesses. I’m running to help get us back on track.

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32nd LD Pos #1 Candidate: Chris Bloomquist

Chris Bloomquist

Chris Bloomquist - candidate for 32nd Legislative District Pos #1

We're all economically squeezed. As the son of a Chilean immigrant mother who survived a political coup and came to America to build a new life, I know firsthand that affordability, the green economy, and safety are not abstract ideas, they are the cornerstones of prosperity. I'm running because our district deserves a representative who brings new perspectives to Olympia. I am an engineer, a youth coach, a Latino, and an environmental recruiter. I intend to apply engineering rigor, BIPOC empathy, and a tireless work ethic to find solutions that are equitable and sustainable for all.

I've spent years as a volunteer leader for my community before this campaign. I've attended legislative advocacy days for Women in Government and Education Advocacy Day, fighting for school funding and cultivating the next generation of women leaders. I've led first responder roundtables to envision a safer Aurora Avenue. I've served on the KD Hall Foundation Board to support girls in wellness and education, organized PNW Climate Week's first career fair, and gave public testimony in Olympia to demask ICE agents. Public service isn't new to me, it's lived experience.

As your representative, I'll author responsible AI legislation that protects children and centers renewable energy. I'll advance compassionate, evidence-based solutions to homelessness. I'll scrutinize government spending and demand results, because taxpayers deserve accountability. And as a father raising two daughters, I will always stand firmly for women's rights.

I am proud to be the only candidate supported by two-thirds of our legislative district's own delegation- both Senator Jesse Salomon and Representative Lauren Davis are endorsing me. I'm also endorsed by the Environment and Climate Council, WACOPS and earned the distinction as a gun sense candidate by Moms Demand Action.

I've knocked on thousands of doors, heard your concerns, and I'm ready to serve. Let's build together!

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Shoreline's Artist Collective Salvation brings Christmas in July to the community July 11, 2026

Local Shoreline boutique hosts a retro-themed, mid-year maker market featuring live entertainment and an exclusive 20 percent discount on handmade goods.

Salvation, a beloved community hub and boutique in Shoreline, is shaking up the traditional holiday season by bringing festive cheer straight into the summer heat.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, the venue will host its "Christmas in July" event, themed after Elvis Presley’s iconic Blue Hawaii era.

The retro beach party offers a relaxed alternative to the chaotic winter shopping rush. By moving the festive spirit to mid-summer, Salvation aims to eliminate classic December blues like freezing weather, traffic congestion, and stressful shipping delays, replacing them with a sun-soaked afternoon of community and local commerce.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hunt through a curated mid-year studio clearing. Local artists are rotating their inventory to make room for upcoming fall and winter creations, making this the perfect afternoon for treasure hunters who love the thrill of the find, as you never know what hidden gems you might discover. To help rehome these special pieces, artisans are offering a rare 20 percent discount on select items.

Event Highlights Include:

• Exclusive Discounts: 20 percent off beautiful handcrafted items, providing the perfect excuse to cross off holiday gift lists early and stress-free.
• Curated Shopping: A diverse selection of local art, encouraging attendees to support small businesses while finding rare items for loved ones or themselves.
• Live Entertainment and Dining: A vibrant lineup of live performances, local food options, and the signature cozy community energy that Salvation is known for.

Guests are highly encouraged to embrace the theme by wearing sunglasses and their favorite vibrant tropical prints. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

Event Details:

• What: Christmas in July: Blue Hawaii Style Market
• Where: Salvation, 15419 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
• When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm

About Salvation: Located in Shoreline, Washington, Salvation is a community-focused space dedicated to showcasing local artists, fostering neighborhood connections, and providing unique, handcrafted goods in a welcoming environment.

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Town & Country fundraiser with new EveryDay Ice Cream July 19, 2026

Root beer float fundraiser at T&C

Beat the summer heat while giving back this July, as Town & Country Markets brings back its Giving Together Fundraiser across six of its neighborhood markets.

For a suggested $5 donation, guests can enjoy a made-to-order root beer float featuring T&C's new, creamy EveryDay ice cream. 

Every dollar raised goes directly to local food banks through T&C's Giving Together program, which channels customer and company support into direct assistance for the communities each store calls home.

Visit the Shoreline Market 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline WA 98133 on Sunday, July 19, 2026, 12:00 - 4:00pm to add some sweetness to their grocery trip, give the kids something to look forward to, and get a first taste of T&C's new EveryDay ice cream!

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Meet the Artist: Annie Reierson July 23, 2026 at Shoreline City Hall

Experience "Earth Alchemy" - a solo exhibition by artist Annie Reierson - exploring the transformation of our experiences with the natural world through alternative photographic processes and natural materials. 

Through layered imagery and organic textures, the work reflects on perception, memory, and the interconnected relationship between self and environment.

On view in Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall through October 16, 2026. Viewing is available during regular City Hall hours, except when meetings or events are taking place in the room.

Meet the Artist:

• Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:00–7:00pm
• Council Chambers, Shoreline City Hall
• Free and open to the public. Check in w/ the Clerks desk in the Lobby for entry.
• Location: Shoreline City Hall
• 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Shoreline Public Art

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E-Waste recycling and paper shredding event July 11, 2026

Windermere Real Estate / Shoreline is holding an e-waste recycling and paper shredding event on Saturday July 11, 2026 from 10am - 12noon at their Shoreline office, 900 N 185th, Shoreline 98133.

Maximum of two banker's boxes of paper per vehicle. Bring your cell phones, electronics, and donations for the food drive.

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Silent book group at Shoreline Library July 20, 2026

Silent Book Group

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Mondays, 2-3pm: 

• July 20, 
• August 17, 
• September 14

For adults.
Cost: FREE

In this peaceful space, immerse yourself in your favorite book, with no assigned reading or discussion questions, just the company of fellow book lovers.

Bring your own book. All formats welcome, including books, eBooks, and audiobooks with headphones.

New members always welcome.

Registration not required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library

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