Orange dahlias
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
Here's a more traditional look for dahlias than the previous photo. Same lovely orange hue, though.
Ballinger Way Roundabout Project Update: Temporary Utility Relocations
Temporary Utility Relocations to Support Retaining Wall Construction - September 21, 2026
The City of Lake Forest Park advises residents that retaining wall construction for the SR 104 / NE 40th Place Roundabout Project begins today. To facilitate this work, temporary relocations of overhead electrical and communication lines are scheduled for the week of September 28, 2026.
The City is coordinating these activities with Seattle City Light, Comcast, and Lumen to support construction progress while minimizing potential service disruptions to nearby properties.
Anticipated Service Impacts
Widespread service outages are not anticipated. However, a limited number of individual homes may experience a temporary interruption in electrical or communication service during the relocation work. Residents with planned service interruptions will be notified directly by the appropriate utility provider or project representative.
If an unexpected electrical outage occurs, residents should contact Seattle City Light for outage assistance. For interruptions to internet, telephone, or cable service, residents should contact their respective communications providers.
NO KINGS Vote Early Rally Lake Forest Park October 17, 2026
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11:00-12:30
Lake Forest Park’s Democracy Corner
@Bothell & Ballinger
NO KINGS Vote Early Rally!
Stand up for Democracy!
Register to vote, update your registration (if needed), and drop your ballot in a ballot box.
Find your nearest drop box and other voter info: vote.wa.gov
Your Vote is Safe in our State!
Ballots will be mailed on October 14.
More information & sign up here
Seattle Latino Film Festival Expands North with First-Ever Shoreline Matinee Program at The Crest
October 12, 13 & 15, 2026
SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle Latino Film Festival (SLFF) will make a significant expansion during its 18th Annual Edition by presenting, for the first time, a dedicated series of weekday daytime screenings in Shoreline, creating a new gateway to Latino and Latin American cinema for audiences in North Seattle, Shoreline, and communities throughout northern King County.
The three-film matinee program at Landmark’s Crest Cinema Center represents an important step in expanding SLFF’s geographic reach.
By bringing the festival to a major cinema venue in the north, SLFF aims to make its programming more accessible to residents who may not regularly travel to downtown Seattle for cultural events. The initiative also invites audiences of different ages and backgrounds to discover filmmakers and stories from across the Latino world.
The Shoreline program is made possible through the 4Culture Reduced Admission Access program, helping SLFF expand affordable access to cultural programming and strengthen its connection with communities throughout King County.
SHORELINE MATINEE PROGRAM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
BOCA VIEJA
Mexico • 2025 • 95 min
Feature Documentary
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Puerto Rico • 2025 • 94 min
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Puerto Rico • 2025 • 94 min
Feature Drama
10% OFF
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Discount codes are available through October 5, 2026.
The Crest is located at 16505 5th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 in the heart of Ridgecrest.
The Shoreline matinees are part of SLFF’s broader commitment to cultural access, representation, and community engagement. The festival presents cinema connecting audiences with diverse experiences, histories, identities, and perspectives from Latin America, Spain, the Caribbean, and Latino communities in the United States.
About the Seattle Latino Film Festival
Founded in 2009, SLFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to presenting Latino and Latin American cinema, supporting filmmakers, and creating opportunities for cultural exchange and education throughout the region.
“This is an important step for SLFF,” said Jorge Enrique González Pacheco, Founder and Chief Programmer.
“For 18 years, we have worked to bring Latino cinema to audiences across the region. Bringing weekday matinees to Shoreline opens a new door—making the festival more accessible while inviting North Seattle and northern King County communities to become part of our cultural conversation.”
The Shoreline matinees are part of SLFF’s broader commitment to cultural access, representation, and community engagement. The festival presents cinema connecting audiences with diverse experiences, histories, identities, and perspectives from Latin America, Spain, the Caribbean, and Latino communities in the United States.
About the Seattle Latino Film Festival
Founded in 2009, SLFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to presenting Latino and Latin American cinema, supporting filmmakers, and creating opportunities for cultural exchange and education throughout the region.
WA, FTC reach $225M settlement with Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices
Amway Corp., one of the country’s largest multi-level marketing (MLM) companies, and two of its affiliates will pay $225 million to resolve allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Washington that the companies use unfair and deceptive tactics to recruit members to Amway’s direct selling and MLM program.
This is the largest monetary recovery obtained in an FTC action against an MLM, nearly all of which will be used to provide relief to consumers harmed by the deceptive tactics of Amway and its affiliates, Spokane Valley-based World Wide Group and North Carolina-based Leadership Team Development. Thousands of Washingtonians may be eligible for compensation that the FTC will administer.
Amway pitches itself as a money-making opportunity for people to become “Independent Business Owners” selling premium-priced consumer products, including nutritional supplements, energy drinks, makeup, and skincare products. In their complaint, the FTC and Washington allege that Amway and its affiliates use a variety of deceptive and unfair tactics, including misrepresentations about likely earnings, to pressure participants to buy Amway products they don’t want and that end up being difficult to sell.
“Amway and its affiliates profited by taking advantage of regular people’s hopes and ambitions,” Attorney General Nick Brown said.
“This settlement will deliver relief for the many Washingtonians who joined Amway seeking to provide for themselves and their families, only to lose time and money and wind up with cabinets full of products they don’t want or need.”
The complaint also alleges Amway and its affiliates deceptively instruct participants to falsely report sales that did not occur to create the appearance that the Amway opportunity revolves around selling products rather than simply attempting to recruit new people into the operation to purchase Amway products.
Promised earnings
World Wide Group and Leadership Team Development are two of Amway’s largest affiliates that recruit people to join Amway with claims they can earn more than $40,000 a year. The complaint alleges only about 1% earn that much and most who joined Amway’s affiliates after 2020 spent more on Amway products and training than they received in income from the company.
Both affiliates sell training materials and services to participants that cost thousands of dollars a year and are marketed as being essential to participants’ success in Amway. However, these trainings instruct participants to buy a set amount of products each month, regardless of whether they can resell them or want them for themselves, and focus their time on trying to recruit others to duplicate that behavior, according to the complaint.
As a result, Amway and its affiliates allegedly set up an unfair and unlawful system to pressure participants to purchase Amway products for reasons other than genuine demand for them. The prices of Amway products are high, making it more difficult to sell to the general public. For example, until recently, Amway sold a case of 24 bottles of water (16.9 oz) for $52, according to the complaint.
The proposed order settling the FTC and Washington’s allegations imposes a $225 million judgment, nearly all of which will go to participants across the country who lost money after being recruited by Amway’s affiliates.
More information here
The Shoreline Historical Museum Presents a New Book on the History of Shoreline October 3, 2026
The Shoreline Historical Museum Presents a New Book on the History of Shoreline
For Adults
Cost: FREE
Join the Shoreline Historical Museum for a special talk on their newest publication, "Shoreline, Washington: From First People to a New City."
Hear from the book team of Author Vicki Stiles and Designer Barry Hansen on what goes into the creation of a history book both from a content and a design standpoint, along with a Q&A at the end. Copies will be available for signing and purchase afterwards.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.
Registration not required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.
Registration not required.
Young Musicians, Big Traditions: Northwest Junior Pipe Band Comes to Shoreline Rotary October 7, 2026
Founded in 1995, the nonprofit organization provides young people ages 8 to 18 with musical education while developing skills that extend well beyond piping and drumming. Through rigorous training, performance, and competition, members learn teamwork, discipline, leadership, and what it means to be part of something larger than themselves.
John and Kevin will introduce us to this remarkable regional organization, including how young musicians learn the traditions of Scottish piping and drumming, prepare for competition, and serve their communities through performance. We’ll also hear about the mentorship behind the music and how participation helps young people develop skills and confidence they can carry throughout their lives.
This is another great program to invite a friend to. Think of someone interested in music, Scottish heritage, youth development, education, mentoring, or simply discovering interesting organizations doing good work in our region. A Rotary gathering is much more fun when we bring someone new into the conversation.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 7:30–8:30am
Doors and Zoom open at 7:15am
Speaker program begins at approximately 8:00am
In person: Shoreline Community College, Quiet Dining Room, PUB (Student Center), Building 9000, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
By Zoom: Meeting ID 896 9854 5411 | Passcode 255516
Come learn about some talented young musicians—and the leadership, teamwork, and community behind the music.
Invite a friend and join us!
Speaker program begins at approximately 8:00am
In person: Shoreline Community College, Quiet Dining Room, PUB (Student Center), Building 9000, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
By Zoom: Meeting ID 896 9854 5411 | Passcode 255516
Come learn about some talented young musicians—and the leadership, teamwork, and community behind the music.
Invite a friend and join us!
Shorecrest varsity tennis vs Meadowdale 9/21/26
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| Shorecrest boys varsity tennis Photo by Rob Mann |
9/21/26
Boys Varsity Tennis
Shorecrest 7, Meadowdale 0
Singles
- Mihai Stansky (S) def. Conor Burtell 6-0, 6-0.
- Lleyton Hoy (S) def. Nikos Karnikis 6-0, 6-1.
- Miles Garbaccio (S) def. Kai Rawse 6-0, 6-1.
- Jasper Dahl (S) def. Lance Muna 6-0, 6-3.
Doubles
- Luke Artherholt-Grant Carpenter (S) def. Riley Braithwaite-Zachary Angeles 6-1, 6-1.
- Levi Leptich-Moses Klein (S) def. Michael Karnikis-Lucas Muna 6-0, 6-1.
- Keane Patterson-Kaden Strang (S) def. Jett Jacobs-Jacob Suter 6-0, 6-2.
Coach Rob Mann
Road work on NE 145th will close lanes between I-5 and Lake City Way / Bothell Way
Beginning as early as September 21, 2026 road work will start on the NE 145th St section of the Stride S3 project, and crews will regularly close lanes on NE 145th St in three different work zones (see map for details):
- Work zone 1: NE 145th Street between 5th Ave NE and 10th Ave NE.
- Work zone 2: NE 145th St between slightly west of 12th Ave NE and 17th Ave NE.
- Work zone 3: NE 145th St between 28th Ave NE and slightly east of SR 522 (Bothell Way).
These closures will occur at different times throughout construction and will not be in place 24/7. Please see attached map for work zone locations. NE 145th St will remain open to traffic. Crews may close turn lanes, but drivers will still be able to turn on and off the roadway.
Crews will work from 9am through 5:30pm Monday–Friday. Sound Transit will notify the public separately about any work happening outside of these hours. Traffic patterns will change during construction. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should follow posted signs and directions from flaggers and plan extra travel time.
Crews will work from 9am through 5:30pm Monday–Friday. Sound Transit will notify the public separately about any work happening outside of these hours. Traffic patterns will change during construction. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should follow posted signs and directions from flaggers and plan extra travel time.
No parking in the old Fred Meyer lot in Lake City
The former Fred Meyer building along 130th St NE has been purchased and the parking agreement with North Helpline is being terminated, effective Thursday, September 24, 2026.
In the meantime, free all-day street parking is available on 33rd Ave NE and 35 Ave NE. Please follow street signs and do not block driveways. Please allocate a few extra minutes ahead of any volunteer shifts to allow for time to find alternative parking.
We recognize this may be frustrating. We will continue looking for additional options and keep you informed of any developments - thank you for continuing to navigate new challenges with us.
--North Seattle Food Connection
Sunset and clear skies
Monday, September 21, 2026
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
We are being warned that the weather is about to change, turn cold and cloudy.
So enjoy the sunsets while we can still see them!
--Diane
Shoreline Fire commits to training and education
At Shoreline Fire Department, every position is committed to continuous training and education—because our profession is always evolving, and so must we.
This week showcased that dedication across multiple divisions:
• Our entire Fire Mechanics Division attended the 2026 Washington Fire Mechanics Fall Conference.
• Members of our Executive Team and Bothell's participated in the King County Fire Chiefs Leadership Summit.
• Our Public Information Officer represented us at the PNW Comms Summit.
We’re proud of our people for staying sharp, staying informed, and staying ahead in the industry.
Always learning. Always improving. Always ready. 🔥💪
A New Era for Amtrak Cascades: Airo Fleet Debuts September 30, 2026
Pacific Northwest customers will be the first in the nation to experience Amtrak’s newest trains
PACIFIC NORTHWEST – Beginning Sept. 30, customers can experience the new Airo trainsets on the Amtrak Cascades as Amtrak introduces its newest fleet into passenger service. Two trainsets, operating four daily trips, will begin carrying customers on launch day, marking the first phase of Airo’s introduction between Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Portland and Eugene, Oregon.
As the rollout continues, additional trainsets will enter service through early 2027 bringing more seats, modern amenities, enhanced accessibility, panoramic windows and a refreshed onboard experience to even more Amtrak Cascades customers.
“The arrival of the new Airo fleet marks an exciting moment for the Amtrak Cascades and passenger rail in the Pacific Northwest,” said Amtrak Interim President Byl Herrmann.
“After extensive planning, design, manufacturing and testing, we’re just weeks away from welcoming customers aboard. This is an important milestone not only for Amtrak Cascades customers, but for Amtrak’s broader effort to modernize and expand passenger rail across the country.”
Designed for the Pacific Northwest
The new trainsets feature the signature Amtrak Cascades evergreen, cream and mocha color palette along with design elements inspired by the Cascade mountain range. The arrival of the new fleet marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for passenger rail across the Pacific Northwest.
“These new Amtrak Cascades trains are a game-changer for rail travel in the Pacific Northwest,” said WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith. “They bring improved reliability, comfort, and amenities to one of the most scenic rail corridors in the country. We’re particularly excited to be the first in the nation to introduce these new trains into service.”
A New Experience Onboard
The new trainsets are designed to make every trip more comfortable, convenient and connected. Inside, customers will find more than 300 seats per trainset along with a range of features that enhance the onboard experience.
- Enhanced comfort: Ergonomically designed seating with adjustable headrests, panoramic windows, enhanced lighting and modern interiors.
- More ways to stay connected: Complimentary Wi-Fi, individual power outlets and USB ports, and digital customer information displays.
- Improved accessibility: Accessible seating and features throughout the train, automated steps, enhanced wayfinding and six spacious restrooms with touchless controls.
- A refreshed Cafe experience: Featuring food and beverage offerings inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
Be Among the First to Ride
The initial launch on Sept. 30 will feature two trainsets operating four daily trips, connecting communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Northbound*
- Train 516: Seattle → Vancouver, B.C. | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Train 508: Eugene → Seattle | 4:30 p.m. – 10:50 p.m.
- Train 503: Seattle → Eugene | 7:10 a.m. – 1:48 p.m.
- Train 519: Vancouver, B.C. → Seattle | 4:45 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.
AG Brown leads coalition to block feds from obtaining personal information of commercial driver's license holders
Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction that blocks the federal government from demanding the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver’s licenses, and from terminating more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA).
“When Washingtonians give the government their private information, it should be kept safe and secure—and it should only be used for its intended purpose,” said Brown. “This order is the latest example of our office keeping Washingtonians’ personal data safe from federal overreach.”
In August, Brown and the coalition filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, as well as an additional related lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. The lawsuits claim the federal agencies are violating multiple federal privacy laws by secretly setting up their own database with records extorted from AAMVA, with no guardrails on the use or sharing of drivers’ Social Security numbers and other personal information, and no notice to the public.
A week later, the court issued a temporary restraining order, immediately blocking the administration from obtaining this sensitive information. Today’s preliminary injunction extends that relief by continuing to block the demand going forward as the attorneys general continue to litigate the ongoing case.
Brown filed these lawsuits with attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
Brown has joined fellow state attorneys general in several legal challenges to the Trump administration’s attempts to unlawfully use Washingtonians’ personal data for improper purposes, including immigration enforcement. Washington has successfully challenged the administration’s attempt to access Washingtonians’ data retained through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid, and recently filed a similar case released to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Shoreline student named 2026 Davidson Fellow
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| Khaos Kook named Davidson Fellow |
Motivated by a serious head injury that forced him to reconsider his identity as a musician, Kook explored how musicians and newcomers can remain deeply engaged with music through listening, historical research, score study, scientific inquiry, teaching, advocacy and other forms of participation.
Drawing on his own recovery, Kook also developed an evidence-based return-to-instrument protocol designed to provide structured support for musicians returning to their instruments after a concussion.
More information about Kook here
“Being named a Davidson Fellow in Music is especially meaningful to me because my work was born from a period of my life when a serious head injury left me without access to classical music,” Kook said.
“The fellowship provides valuable affirmation that adversity can be turned into a powerful source of inquiry.”
Kook has been invited to solo with six different orchestras across the U.S. and Europe.
More information about Kook here
About the Davidson Institute
Founded by Bob Davidson in 1999, the Davidson Institute recognizes, nurtures and supports profoundly intelligent young people and provides opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference. The Institute offers support through a number of programs and services, including the Davidson Fellows Scholarship and the Davidson Academy of Nevada.
Founded by Bob Davidson in 1999, the Davidson Institute recognizes, nurtures and supports profoundly intelligent young people and provides opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference. The Institute offers support through a number of programs and services, including the Davidson Fellows Scholarship and the Davidson Academy of Nevada.
Sears: Going, going...
When you drive into the upper section of Shoreline Place, next to Town & Country Market the Sears building looks pretty much the same.
Aerial views and the back side of the building show a different story.
The final days of the former Sears building in Shoreline are approaching.
The 1967 building is close to being fully demolished, making way for new residential, retail and public open spaces.
When it is gone and replaced with new buildings, will anyone remember or care? Several generations back the Sears catalog was ubiquitous in the western United States. People bought everything from the Sears catalog including houses which were shipped in pieces on the railroad.
I own a beautiful two piece roll top desk (a secretary/china closet) which my great-grandfather bought from the 1910 Sears catalog and had shipped to Washington.
Sears catalogs were used as toilet paper and featured in jokes for many years as a symbol of rural life.
--Diane Hettrick
--Photos by David Carlos
State supreme court candidate Sean O'Donnell visits Sunday sign-waving
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| "In America we don't pledge allegiance to a President" |
At Shoreline-Edmonds line
State supreme court candidate Sean O'Donnell visits Sunday sign-waving
This week's "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line had a short-notice special guest when Washington State Supreme Court Justice Position 4 candidate Judge Sean O'Donnell had a window in his schedule open up.
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| Candidate for re-election Sean O'Donnell speaks to a protestor whose sign reads "Put ballot in dropbox - don't mail" |
O'Donnell, a King County Superior Court judge, made the rounds introducing himself to the roughly 40 area residents attending the regular sign-waving at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North (Hwy 99) and N. 205th St., answering questions on his background, experience, and challenges facing the court and Washington residents.
He was the eighth candidate to accept the invitation sign-waving organizers Everyday Activists extended to the candidates vying for the five open state supreme court positions, along with those for state senate and state representative (positions 1 and 2) in legislative districts 21 and 32 (which together include all or parts of Shoreline, Edmonds, Woodway, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and North Seattle) after the primary election in August.
They were invited to come by any Sunday sign-waving between then and October 25, 2026. Invitations are still open and additional visitors may be scheduled before the election (Tuesday Nov. 3)
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| "Donald J. Trump - Cheater in Chief" |
Concern for free and fair elections amid President Trump suggesting he and his supporters should cheat and calling for federal interference in state elections (particularly those like Washington State largely conducted by mail), continued violent ICE activities, lack of tax fairness benefitting billionaires over the vast majority, and ever-rising costs exacerbated by the ill-planned war with Iran were among a few of the sign topics this week.
Sign-waving is held every Sunday at this location, 1-2 p.m. Some signs are available to borrow and, as usual, donations of non-perishable food, personal care items and school supplies are accepted for donation to a local organization assisting those in need.
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| "Vote early. We have elections to win. A country to save." |
Also, voters should start planning to fill out their ballots as early as they can and bring them to an official ballot dropbox, if possible. Join a "No Kings! Early Voter Turnout" event October 17 to raise awareness/get info to make sure every vote counts!
Everyday Activists and Indivisible Shoreline WA are collaborating on sign-waving and info-sharing events Saturday, October 17, 10:30am to noon, on Aurora Avenue North (Hwy 99) at the intersections with N 155th St, N 175th St, and N 205th St.
Another opportunity for a CERT class September 23, 2026
Do you live in Kenmore or Lake Forest Park or didn't register in time for the Shoreline CERT class, the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) is pleased to offer the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training beginning Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
This free, seven‑week course equips any community member with practical skills to prepare for emergencies, disasters, and other incidents. No prior training or experience is required. CERT is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Classes are taught by trained CERT instructors in Fire Safety, Basic First Aid, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, Utility Management, and overall preparedness. Regardless of age, background, experience, or capabilities, there is something everyone can do to help themselves, their families, and their community.
The program features interactive, easy‑to‑follow lessons with hands‑on practice, culminating in a realistic disaster simulation to apply new skills with confidence.
Course Details
Dates:
Dates:
- Weekly: Wednesday evenings, September 23rd to November 4th
- Final Exercise: Saturday, November 7th
- Wednesdays: 6:00 – 9:00pm
- Final Exercise: Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Kenmore, Shoreline Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore, WA 98028
Registration: Sign up online at bit.ly/4bJI3S3
For more information, contact:
- Robin McKenzie, NEMCo Volunteer
- NEMCo.outreach@gmail.com
Flowers for Fall
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
What better flower for fall then a spectacular orange one? Fancy breed of dahlia perhaps? Come on gardeners - bail me out on this one!
Diane
Vicki Klein, Unsung Hero, Retiring Soon
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| District Athletic Director Don Dalziel with Vicki Klein |
By Frank Workman
There are those people who crave the spotlight, live for it, are even willing to loudly hog it and demand attention, whether they deserve it or not.
Then there are the quiet ones who want nothing to do with being the center of attention, even when the length and the quality of their work calls for it.
Look up the term ‘unsung hero’ in the dictionary (the Shoreline School District version) and you’ll see a picture of Vicki Klein.
Vicki is retiring on October 2, 2026.
For over thirty years she has worked for the District, first in the main office at Parkwood Elementary, and, for the last 19 years, in the District’s Athletic Department as ‘Technician’.
That word ‘technician’ does some seriously heavy lifting.
In addition to handling the administrative details of the District’s Athletic Department during the day, the duties have also included extra work, serving as Events Manager for Shorecrest and Shorewood athletic events at Shoreline Stadium.
In the course of a typical school year, this involves about 30 girls soccer games and 10 football games in the fall. In the spring, there are another 30 boys soccer games and 10 track meets, including the massive production of the Shoreline Invitational Track Meet, held annually on a Saturday in late April/early May, which features close to a thousand athletes from nearly 80+ schools.
Over 19 years, she has witnessed upward of 1,500 games and track meets, and thousands of athletes. Since most games are played in the evening, that’s a lot of nights having dinner at work, usually while standing up and eating with her hands.
District Athletic Director Don Dalziel sings her praises. “Vicki has gone above and beyond in service to the District, and has been an invaluable member of the athletic department. She has been a team player and a true professional.”
Shorecrest Athletic Director and Baseball Coach Alan Bruns cites “her ability to know the many personality types that make up our collection of coaches and she is able to communicate with all of us effectively.”
Vicki says “It’s hard to leave something that you love doing, and working with Don has been amazing. But it’s time to let someone younger take the reins.”
Yet for all the admirable qualities she has brought to her position, what stands out most is the patience, kindness, and grace she carries with her on a daily basis.
She’s quick to laugh out loud and has the brightest smile, plus she has that rare ability to make each person she encounters feel like they’ve been seen, heard, understood, and cared for.
If you’ve attended sporting events at Shoreline Stadium in the last 19 years, chances are they came off without a hitch, and yet you neither saw or noticed Vicki.
That’s how unsung heroes are.
You don’t even notice them.
Read more...
Hillwood Neighborhood to tour Hopelink September 25, 2026
This is a rare opportunity to learn more about Hopelink's broad range of services beyond the no-cost Food Market that Shoreline has supported so generously. The Center is located behind Ronald Methodist Church at 17837 Aurora Ave. N. The tour will last 45 minutes to one hour. Space is limited.
Please sign up via this link by Wednesday, September 23rd:
Please sign up via this link by Wednesday, September 23rd:
Kids Clothing and Gear Sale Saturday October 3, 2026
Seattle Families of Multiples
Saturday October 3, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:30pm
St. Matthew School
Seattle WA 98125
Our community of families with twins and triplets sell a diverse selection of gently used, seasonally appropriate children’s clothing and equipment.
From preemie to pre-teen sizes, including maternity wear, we'll have tons of clothes and shoes.
We also sell toys, books, games, and gear, such as bedding, strollers, crib mattresses, high chairs, potty chairs, safety items, and more.
We’re open to the public and can’t wait to see you there!
Learn more: https://www.seattlemultiples.org/sale
Curious what past sales have looked like? Check out our profile! https://www.facebook.com/seattlemultiplessale
Read more...
Our community of families with twins and triplets sell a diverse selection of gently used, seasonally appropriate children’s clothing and equipment.
From preemie to pre-teen sizes, including maternity wear, we'll have tons of clothes and shoes.
We also sell toys, books, games, and gear, such as bedding, strollers, crib mattresses, high chairs, potty chairs, safety items, and more.
We’re open to the public and can’t wait to see you there!
Learn more: https://www.seattlemultiples.org/sale
Curious what past sales have looked like? Check out our profile! https://www.facebook.com/seattlemultiplessale
Help color the Shoreline Nature Mural at the Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk September 24, 2026
At the Shoreline Rotary booth, Art Walk visitors of all ages will be invited to participate in the Shoreline Nature Mural, a community art project celebrating the natural places and wildlife that make our area special.
Five large, black-and-white illustrated panels will be waiting for the community to bring them to life. Each 24-by-36-inch panel celebrates a different part of our natural environment: Shoreline Beach, Shoreline Forest, Pollinator Garden, Salmon Stream, and Community Park.
Visitors of all ages can choose colored pencils, markers, or crayons, find a part of the mural that catches their eye, and add their own color. Color a salmon, butterfly, flower, cedar tree, heron, stream—or something entirely different.
No artistic experience is needed, and there’s no “right” way to color it. Each person adds just a little piece, and together those individual contributions will transform five black-and-white drawings into a colorful community-created mural.
That’s part of the idea behind the project: many hands, each making a small contribution, can create something none of us could create alone. It’s also a fitting reflection of how Rotary approaches community service.
The project also introduces visitors to an important part of Rotary service: protecting the environment, Rotary’s seventh Area of Focus. Healthy forests, clean waterways, pollinator habitat, thriving wildlife, and welcoming parks are all part of creating healthy and resilient communities.
The Nature Mural is particularly well suited to the Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk, where local arts, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and community members come together. The Art Walk is supported by a partnership that includes ShoreLake Arts, Ridgecrest Books, Drumlin, Ridgecrest Public House, and the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association.
For Shoreline Rotary, the activity is also an invitation to conversation. While someone is adding color to a butterfly, salmon, or cedar tree, Rotarians will be there to talk about local service, environmental stewardship, and ways neighbors can work together to make a difference.
Come find the Shoreline Rotary booth, choose your favorite part of the mural, and paint a piece of Shoreline with us.
Together, we protect our Shoreline.
That’s part of the idea behind the project: many hands, each making a small contribution, can create something none of us could create alone. It’s also a fitting reflection of how Rotary approaches community service.
The project also introduces visitors to an important part of Rotary service: protecting the environment, Rotary’s seventh Area of Focus. Healthy forests, clean waterways, pollinator habitat, thriving wildlife, and welcoming parks are all part of creating healthy and resilient communities.
The Nature Mural is particularly well suited to the Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk, where local arts, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and community members come together. The Art Walk is supported by a partnership that includes ShoreLake Arts, Ridgecrest Books, Drumlin, Ridgecrest Public House, and the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association.
For Shoreline Rotary, the activity is also an invitation to conversation. While someone is adding color to a butterfly, salmon, or cedar tree, Rotarians will be there to talk about local service, environmental stewardship, and ways neighbors can work together to make a difference.
Come find the Shoreline Rotary booth, choose your favorite part of the mural, and paint a piece of Shoreline with us.
Together, we protect our Shoreline.
Shoreline Police collect 211 guns at buyback event
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| Photos courtesy Shoreline Police |
Our recent GUN BUYBACK event was a success! Thanks to the amazing support from our community, we achieved the following:
Firearms collected: 211, and distributed $34,050 in gift cards.
Thank you to our partners, Public-Health King County, Shoreline Community College and King County Sheriff’s Office.
Activity at site of former Shari's restaurant
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| Site of former Shari's at Parkwood Plaza Photo by David Carlos |
There's activity at the former Shari's Restaurant and Pies at 15252 Aurora Ave. N. in Parkwood Plaza.
A leasing listing on cityfeet.com describes plans for a small multi-tenant retail strip: a 4,800-square-foot, one-story building that could accommodate up to four tenants, each with about 1,200 square feet.
The listing estimates availability around February 2027.
A commercial permit (COM25-2716) is under review and nearing completion but hasn't been formally issued yet.
The Shoreline Shari's closed in August 2024, with demolition following in July 2025.
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The listing estimates availability around February 2027.
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| Parkwood Plaza photo by David Carlos |
A commercial permit (COM25-2716) is under review and nearing completion but hasn't been formally issued yet.
The Shoreline Shari's closed in August 2024, with demolition following in July 2025.
Federal cuts to public health system and Harborview Medical Center
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| King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda |
Presenters at the King County Board of Health on Thursday outlined in stark detail sweeping federal cuts to the county’s public health system and to Harborview Medical Center due to the impacts of federal House Resolution 1 (HR1).
The first major coverage losses go into effect in two weeks, when lawful permanent residents lose Medicaid coverage, followed by major enrollment changes and reimbursement cuts starting in 2027.
Representatives from the County Executive’s federal team, Harborview Medical Center, and Public Health – Seattle & King County detailed the expected coverage loss for upwards of 215,000 residents in King County alone, and the loss of tens of millions of dollars to the county’s public health system and county hospital.
The expected federal cuts compound existing revenue shortfalls projected at Harborview and Public Health – for which two revenue tools were already passed by the State Legislature to provide additional taxing authority to King County after outcry about the projected deficit even prior to HR1.
The expected federal cuts compound existing revenue shortfalls projected at Harborview and Public Health – for which two revenue tools were already passed by the State Legislature to provide additional taxing authority to King County after outcry about the projected deficit even prior to HR1.
On Thursday, Board of Health Chair Teresa Mosqueda noted the need for the council to activate the revenue tools granted by the state Legislature to invest in the King County-owned Harborview Medical Center and the public health clinics and services:
Devastating impacts in King County alone include:
Beginning October 1, an estimated 4,000 lawfully present residents in King County will lose federally funded Medicaid eligibility starting October 1st—this population includes refugees, people granted asylum, and survivors of human trafficking.
- HR 2442: Approximately $45.8 million could be generated annually for public health investments with councilmanic passage of the five-cent property tax authorized for King County by the state legislature earlier this year.
- SB 2348: An additional $45.8 million could be generated annually for Harborview Medical Center by fully implementing the taxing authority, another five cents, within the authority granted by the state legislature in 2024.
- Further, the council could release $31 million set aside for Harborview’s Medicaid cut responses from the amount already collected from this taxing pool to help respond, in part, to the expected impact of HR1.
Devastating impacts in King County alone include:
Beginning October 1, an estimated 4,000 lawfully present residents in King County will lose federally funded Medicaid eligibility starting October 1st—this population includes refugees, people granted asylum, and survivors of human trafficking.
Beginning Jan. 2027, new federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks will affect an Apple Health coverage group that includes about 215,000 King County residents. Many will remain eligible, but the additional requirements and paperwork are expected to cause some people to lose coverage.
Beginning Jan. 2028, reductions to Medicaid directed payments that help hospitals cover the cost of care will begin taking effect. Harborview currently receives more than $260 million annually in supplemental Medicaid payments and projects that funding will decline to roughly zero over the following decade.
HR1 is expected to dismantle healthcare coverage to pre-Affordable Care Act (ACA) levels. The ACA reduced uninsured patients at Harborview to 4%, and due to HR1 their uninsured population served is expected to climb back to 13%. The hospital projects $120 million in enrollment-related losses in the first full year of HR1 alone.
HR1 is expected to dismantle healthcare coverage to pre-Affordable Care Act (ACA) levels. The ACA reduced uninsured patients at Harborview to 4%, and due to HR1 their uninsured population served is expected to climb back to 13%. The hospital projects $120 million in enrollment-related losses in the first full year of HR1 alone.
Harborview leaders told the Board that patients who lose insurance do not stop needing care. They are more likely to delay treatment and arrive sicker and with more complex needs, while Harborview receives less funding to provide that care.
Sommer Kleweno-Walley, CEO, Harborview Medical Center said during Thursday’s BOH hearing, “one incorrect thing that people think is this is only going to impact marginalized individuals, individuals who are vulnerable. That is not true. When hospitals, health systems and clinics close programs - because they can’t afford to keep the doors open anymore - they don’t close them just for Medicaid or just for underinsured or uninsured. When programs close, those programs close for everybody.
"We shouldn’t think this is a problem for just those who are most vulnerable, this is a problem for all Washingtonians and particularly for those in King County.”
Mark Ritacco, Senior Policy Advisor at Manatt noted, “people who lose access to Medicaid, who lose access to behavioral healthcare don’t simply get better on their own, they end up showing up for county services more often than they would otherwise.”
Mosqueda concluded, “the state cannot fill this gap, and King County cannot fill it alone, but that does not mean we are powerless. We know these cuts are coming. We have these revenue tools at our disposal to invest in the safety net that is Harborview and our public health clinics - the time to act is now.”
Constitution with a Beat - join as reader or musician September 24, 2026
The Constitution Day Collective is excited to share a community project that a group of community members have started to organize, and more importantly, to invite you to be part of it.
The idea is called “Constitution with a Beat” It will be a community reading and spoken-word performance of the United States Constitution, bringing together local community members, elected officials, students, artists, musicians, and performers on Thursday September 24, 2026 starting at 6:30pm.
At its heart, the idea is pretty simple: we want to hear the Constitution spoken aloud by the people who make up our community.
Rather than having one person stand at a podium and read the document, we’re envisioning a collective performance where different people take on different sections. Local officials and community members will read portions of the Constitution, while musicians and performers help create an engaging atmosphere around the reading.
This is intended to be a civic education event—not a political rally or partisan event. The goal is simply to create an opportunity for people to come together, listen to the words of the Constitution, learn a little more about the document itself, and think about what those words mean within the context of our communities today.
We really want this to feel like a community-created event, rather than something organized by just a small group of people. That’s why we’re reaching out as we’d love to have members from every Shoreline neighborhood represented in this event.
There are two primary ways we’re hoping people might participate:
Rather than having one person stand at a podium and read the document, we’re envisioning a collective performance where different people take on different sections. Local officials and community members will read portions of the Constitution, while musicians and performers help create an engaging atmosphere around the reading.
This is intended to be a civic education event—not a political rally or partisan event. The goal is simply to create an opportunity for people to come together, listen to the words of the Constitution, learn a little more about the document itself, and think about what those words mean within the context of our communities today.
We really want this to feel like a community-created event, rather than something organized by just a small group of people. That’s why we’re reaching out as we’d love to have members from every Shoreline neighborhood represented in this event.
There are two primary ways we’re hoping people might participate:
The first is as a reader.
We’re looking for community members who would be interested in reading a portion of the Constitution aloud. You don't need to be a professional actor or public speaker. You don't need to have any particular political background. We’re looking for people who simply want to lend their voice to the project. We’ll divide the Constitution into manageable sections, so no one person has to read the entire document. Depending on the number of participants, your section might only take a few minutes.
We’re also especially interested in involving young people and students. We think there’s something really powerful about having different generations of our community literally share the document with one another.
We’re looking for community members who would be interested in reading a portion of the Constitution aloud. You don't need to be a professional actor or public speaker. You don't need to have any particular political background. We’re looking for people who simply want to lend their voice to the project. We’ll divide the Constitution into manageable sections, so no one person has to read the entire document. Depending on the number of participants, your section might only take a few minutes.
We’re also especially interested in involving young people and students. We think there’s something really powerful about having different generations of our community literally share the document with one another.
The second way to participate is through music.
We’re looking for local musicians who might be interested in providing live instrumental music or ambient accompaniment during portions of the reading. We’re imagining something that supports the performance without distracting from the words—music that helps create a sense of occasion and gives the reading an artistic dimension.
What we love about this idea is that the Constitution itself becomes the thing that connects all of these different voices. A student might read one section, a longtime community member might read another, a local elected official might read another, while a musician provides the soundtrack. The result is something that none of us could create individually.
Many voices. One Constitution. One community.
We also want to make sure that the event remains accessible and welcoming to people with very different perspectives and backgrounds. You don't have to agree on everything to participate. You don't have to come with a particular political viewpoint. The purpose is to create a shared civic and educational experience where we can encounter the document together.
If you’re interested in reading, let us know. If you’re a musician and would like to participate, we would love to hear from you. If you work with students, theater groups, music programs, or other community organizations, we’d love your help connecting us with people who might be interested.
We’re looking for local musicians who might be interested in providing live instrumental music or ambient accompaniment during portions of the reading. We’re imagining something that supports the performance without distracting from the words—music that helps create a sense of occasion and gives the reading an artistic dimension.
What we love about this idea is that the Constitution itself becomes the thing that connects all of these different voices. A student might read one section, a longtime community member might read another, a local elected official might read another, while a musician provides the soundtrack. The result is something that none of us could create individually.
Many voices. One Constitution. One community.
We also want to make sure that the event remains accessible and welcoming to people with very different perspectives and backgrounds. You don't have to agree on everything to participate. You don't have to come with a particular political viewpoint. The purpose is to create a shared civic and educational experience where we can encounter the document together.
If you’re interested in reading, let us know. If you’re a musician and would like to participate, we would love to hear from you. If you work with students, theater groups, music programs, or other community organizations, we’d love your help connecting us with people who might be interested.
If this sounds like something you'd like to be part of, please reach out to us via the link to add your name to our interest list.
Officially Fall: Pumpkins
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
Display at Home Depot. It must be Fall.
The farmers markets are running through most of October. Shoreline is open Saturdays through the month. Lake Forest Park ends its Sunday run October 17 but moves inside for some special events.
Both markets are 10am to 2pm.
Robot at Fred Meyer
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
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| Photo by RJ Perna |
Time for everyone to start rereading the science fiction classics about the robots taking over the world.
Sound Transit Announces Publication of Everett Link Extension Draft EIS and Start of Public Comment Period
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| Planning begins for extension to Everett |
The public has through November 2, 2026 to review and comment on the Draft EIS as part of a 45-day public comment period.
Another exciting step forward for the expansion of regional light rail as Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Everett Link Extension. The document's publication begins a 45-day public comment period that runs through Nov. 2.
“Release of the Draft EIS is an important milestone for Everett Link and for the future of Snohomish County. This project is about more than building light rail. It’s about connecting people to jobs, education, housing, and opportunity, while completing the regional spine that voters approved.
"We’re already seeing how light rail is shaping our region through the connections and opportunities created by Lynnwood Link, as well as the growth and investments happening around our transit system,” said Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers.“Everett Link builds on that momentum and brings us one step closer to delivering light rail to downtown Everett. There’s still important work ahead. I encourage residents, businesses, and community leaders across Snohomish County to review the Draft EIS, provide public comments, and make their voices heard. The decisions we make will shape how this project serves our communities for generations to come.”
First Annual Shoreline Chocolate Festival - tickets on sale now
Join the Shoreline Senior Center for a fun and delicious Saturday of CHOCOLATE! Taste your way through 7 local artisanal chocolate makers and support your local senior center.
Saturday October 24, 2026 from 11am to 3pm
Shoreline Senior Center
Each vendor will have samples and a wide variety of handcrafted chocolates for sale. When we say ‘chocolate’ we don’t mean your stock-standard chocolate bar – we mean Anise & Honey Fig Truffles, Bean-bar Espresso Dark Chocolates, layered truffles with passionfruit gel, brown butter rum bonbons, and much much more.
100% of ticket sales support ongoing programs and operations at the Shoreline Senior Center, and 100% of chocolate sales at the event go directly to the people who made the chocolates.
Support small local businesses! Support your senior center! EAT CHOCOLATE!
Participating Vendors: Cocoa Legato – Dolcetta Chocolates – Bon Chocolats – The Chocolate Man – Brugge Chocolates – Allelon Chocolate – Bellflower Chocolate Co.
Event Sponsors: Gentiva Hospice – Destination Shoreline – Seniors Helping Seniors – Minuteman Press – Front Door Creative
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