Shoreline Area News

Untidy hyacinths

Friday, March 13, 2026

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

These look like untidy hyacinths, so they are probably delphiniums or something else. But they are colorful and pretty and remind us that spring is near, regardless of wind and rain and fallen branches.

50th Anniversary Shorewood Booster auction raises over $96,000 for students

A full house for the Shorewood Boosters Auction
Photo by Paul Dudley

The Shorewood community came together in a big way for the 50th Anniversary Shorewood Booster Auction, presented by Urbal Architecture, raising more than $96,000 to support Shorewood High School students.

ASB Officers Sasha Ponomarchuck and Fran Luong shared how guests’ generosity will directly impact the student experience at Shorewood. Photo by Heather Grutz.

Funds raised from the event directly support Shorewood’s successful athletic programs, student clubs, and performance groups, helping ensure students have access to the opportunities, equipment, and experiences that allow them to thrive.

The evening’s success was made possible by the generosity of attendees, donors, volunteers, and sponsors who continue to invest in the Shorewood community.

“We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community,” said SW Booster President Jenni Gallagher (Class of 1990). “These funds will make a meaningful impact for Shorewood students across athletics, arts, academics, and student leadership programs.”

Special thanks to the event’s sponsors for their generous support: Urbal Architecture, Seattle Tree Care, Movement Mortgage, and Irons Brothers Construction.

Community members who were unable to attend the auction still have an opportunity to contribute by participating in our virtual Raise the Paddle here: DONATE

Shorewood Booster Co-Presidents Jenni Gallagher and Michelle Morgon present this years Turbo Booster Award to Leslie Boyd and Carrie Haslam. Photo by Paul Dudley

The Shorewood Booster Club extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 50th Anniversary Auction a memorable and impactful evening.

Thank you for helping Shorewood shine. See you next year!

King's girls basketball player nominated for HeraldNet Athlete of the Week - voting open now

Kaleo Anderson

Kaleo Anderson, King’s girls basketball junior guard, led the Knights to second place in the Class 1A state tournament, averaging 19.3 points, 13 rebounds and three assists in three games.

She has been nominated for Athlete of the Week at HeraldNet.

Vote here

'Bunny' now running at UW Drama

The University of Washington School of Drama proudly presents Bunny, written by Hannah Moscovitch.

Directed by MFA student Ren Langer, the play spans 20 years of Bunny’s life and looks at the how “desire doesn’t follow rules.”

The production runs March 12 – 21, 2026.

BUNNY
Directed by Ren Langer
When: March 12 – 21, 2026
Where: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theatre
Tickets: $10 - $23

A moving exploration of desire, morality, and connection.

Photo by Christine Mitchell, permission granted to use by the University of Washington, School of Drama.

Bunny, directed by MFA student Ren Langer, spans twenty years of a young girl’s life as she journeys through the complex social expectations surrounding female sexuality, from being a friendless and quietly weird teen to a “hot dork.” Unencumbered by the burden of shame, she journeys through the complex social expectations surrounding female sexuality.

"Bunny shook me to my core when I first read it” says director Ren Langer. “It's rare to see female sexuality depicted on stage in a way that is so raw, messy, and subversive.

"I love and hate the way this show lives so firmly in the grey areas of morality. It confronts each and every one of us with the cognitive dissonance we hold between our desires and our values, and it exposes the moralizing judgements we project onto others who are caught in that very same predicament.

"It's the kind of show that leaves you with more questions than answers."

Performances March 12 - 21 at the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse 4045 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Tickets here

Shorecrest softball defeats Newport Bellevue 11-10 at March 11, 2026 game

On Wednesday March 11, 2026 Shorecrest softball defeated Newport Bellevue 11-10 with a walkoff win in extra innings.

Ruby Smevik hit in the game winning run with a single up the middle. Overall the team won this game as their grit and collective vision brought them up from a 6 run deficit for the eventual win.

There were spectacular performances at the plate by everyone and the team collected 12 hits in all.

La Titiali’l- McKinnon had a clutch double and a home run,
Rui Hanrahan collected 3 hits and a stolen base,
Lyla Taing collected 2 hits and a stolen base.

In 6 attempts Shorecrest successfully stole 5 bases.

On the field the Scots played tight with 0 errors. Lili Olson and Claire Maxwell represented in the circle collectively securing 10 strikeouts. Claire Maxwell only allowed 2 runs in 7 innings pitched.

--Morgan Huber, Assistant Softball Coach

Local resident earns Master's degree from UW-Madison

MADISON, Wis. (March 9, 2026) - A total of 2,151 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on December 14, 2025.

The university held its Winter 2025 Commencement ceremony for undergraduates and graduates at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Local degree recipients include:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE, DEGREE

Shoreline, WA

Andrew Slade, School of Business, Master of Science-Business, Data, Insights, and Analytics

UW-Madison was ranked the #2 public university in the United States by Time magazine in 2026. With public service as its guiding principle, UW-Madison's students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education while solving real-world problems.

Local student named to Dean's List at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE, Wis.— Nicholas Markham of Seattle, WA, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Markham is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the fall 2025 semester and have no disqualifying grades. Undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the Dean’s List.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 8,000 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs,

Michael Berger (“Magic Mike”), street magician who won landmark busker-rights case

Magic Mike
Photo by Michael Berger

By Oliver J Moffat

Michael James Berger, known by his stage name “Magic Mike” in Seattle's busker scene, whose legal battle expanded free speech protections for street performers nationwide, died January 3, 2026, in Shoreline. He was 78.

Berger learned magic as a child, reading books borrowed from the library, and he often encouraged children to read in his performances.

Performing illusions for tips at the Seattle Center from the 1980s into the 2000s, he twisted balloons in busy walkways during festivals like Folklife and the Bite of Seattle.

His street performances led to repeated conflicts with security and police, who ejected him from the Seattle Center and cited him for trespassing.

In fighting for his right to twist balloons for children, Berger secured a landmark court ruling protecting the rights of street performers.

In 2003, he sued the City of Seattle, challenging Seattle Center rules regulating street performers.

Although his case faced legal setbacks, he kept fighting. The ACLU of Washington supported him, and in 2009, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled in his favor.

His lawsuit strengthened First Amendment protections for buskers and his case remains a widely cited precedent.

In his later years, he faced serious health challenges, including brain tumors and injuries, and he relied on a mobility scooter to get around.

Berger died on the night of January 3, 2026, at the age of 78, near where he lived in a group home in Shoreline. He was struck by a driver while traveling on his mobility scooter on NE 175th Street in Shoreline.

Pie for Pi Day at Town & Country Market

Pie for Pi Day at Town & Country Market 3.14

We’ve done the math, and you 100% deserve a pie!

This "Pi" Day (3.14, get it?

), stop by your Shoreline Town & Country Market to grab a sweet treat for a tasty March 14 celebration.

From Willamette Valley Pie Company apple and marionberry to Cyrus O’Leary’s decadent cream pies, your perfect pie is waiting.

Locally owned Town & Country Market is located at 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline WA 98133.

Child Care subsidies for King County residents

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Child care costs are higher than ever and you may be able to get help!

If you are a King County parent with a child 12 or younger, check out the Best Starts Child Care Subsidy.

It only takes a minute to fill out a quick eligibility form to see if you qualify. If you do, you’ll be invited to complete the full application.

Please visit Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy Family Portal or share with someone who should!

Questions? support@bskchildcare.org or 206-208-6865.

New bill protects grieving families from scam artists

A bill requested by Attorney General Nick Brown strengthening probate law to protect grieving families from scam artists passed the Legislature with bipartisan support and now heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

AG Brown requested the bill in the wake of an investigation and lawsuit by the Attorney General’s Office against a group of people and their companies who took control of 213 deceased strangers’ estates and drained the assets without properly alerting heirs and courts.

HB 2445, sponsored by Rep. Adison Richards, D-Gig Harbor, strengthens state law governing the probate process for handling the estate of a person who dies without a will.

It sets clear rules for third parties seeking to become probate administrators, preventing strangers from seizing control of a deceased person’s property, siphoning the proceeds, and keeping grieving family members in the dark. The bill passed the state Senate unanimously.

Last year, the Attorney General’s Office sued and won against a group of people and their companies who took control of 213 deceased strangers’ estates and drained the assets without properly alerting heirs and courts.

The judge ordered John B. Elliott, Shanelle Sunde, and their companies to pay more than $7 million in penalties, restitution, legal fees, and costs.

The case exposed significant loopholes in Washington law that made it possible for the defendants to become court-appointed probate administrators for estates of people they didn’t know in counties where the deceased people had not lived.

More information here

Shorewood Jazz 1 selected for Essentially Ellington Festival at Lincoln Center - now help them get there

Shorewood High School Jazz 1 is excited and honored to announce their selection as a finalist for the 31st Essentially Ellington Festival in New York in April.

Essentially Ellington is considered the most prestigious high school competition of its kind in the country.

Shorewood is one of the 20 schools from across the country that will perform at Lincoln Center this April.

Under the direction of Dan Baker, Shorewood is making their first appearance at the festival since the 2000s. Shorewood was previously an Essentially Ellington finalist in 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2008.

This Shorewood jazz band features many talented student musicians. Bass player, Marcus Torzillo, and piano player, Oscar Clingenpeel, were both selected for the 2026 Washington All State Jazz Band.

Shorewood’s jazz program has been building on their success from last year when Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 finished as finalists at several regional jazz competitions, including the Newport Jazz Festival where they won the sweepstakes award.

These students are thrilled to perform at Jazz Alley and share the stage with guest artist and local legend, Greta Matassa!

Now they need community help to get them to New York.

How to help:

See them live Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 6pm in the Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17500 Fremont Ave N Admission is FREE, but donations are accepted.

Come to their show at Jazz Alley on March 23, 2026, doors open at 6, show at 7pm. Tickets $50 through the QR code in the flyer to the right.

Donate here or use the QR code in the flyer at the beginning of this article.

Gloria Nagler: Recycling Purple Finch

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

OK, now that I’ve cracked the seed, can I recycle the rest, photog? I hate to add to the planet’s problems!

--Gloria Z. Nagler

NEMCo offers 3-day CERT Basic Training course starting April 25, 2026

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) is pleased to offer the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training, beginning Saturday, April 25, 2026.

This free, three‑day course equips community members with practical skills to prepare for emergencies, disasters, and other incidents. No prior experience is required, CERT is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Classes are presented by trained CERT instructors in the areas of Fire Safety, Basic First Aid, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, Utility Management, and overall preparedness. Regardless of your age, background, experience or capabilities, there is something you can do to help yourself, your family and your community.

The program features interactive, easy-to-follow lessons with hands-on practice, culminating in a realistic disaster simulation to apply your new skills with confidence.

Course Details

Class: Community CERT Basic Program

Dates:

Saturday, April 25
Sunday, April 26
Saturday, May 2

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Kenmore, Fire Station 51 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore, WA 98028

Cost: Free

Registration Sign up online here

Additional resources: CERT Class,

For more information, contact Kevin Lowery, Emergency Manager at klowery@cityoflfp.gov or visit www.NorthshoreEMC.com.

Shorewood softball vs. Nathan Hale at Meridian Park

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rose Gallagher lines a double to center in the first inning
Photo by Chris Stuvek

Shorewood vs. Nathan Hale

at Meridian Park
3-11-2026

Shorewood 13 - Nathan Hale 3

Shorewood varsity softball team defeated Nathan Hale 13-3 in five innings on Wednesday night, March 11, 2026 at the Meridian Park ballfield.

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E

Nathan Hale 0 0 0 2 1 x x 3 3 3

Shorewood 2 4 0 0 7 x x 13 9 1

Pitcher Emma Kellum
Photo by Chris Stuvek

Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s)

Nathan Hale:

Libby Lobkovich,
Ellen Belkrup (3),
Francis Shutts (5) and
Ella Faldini (catcher)

Shorewood:

Emma Kellum,
Zoey Perrault (4) and
Lillian Perrault (catcher)

Highlights

Nathan Hale:

Ellen Belkrup 2-2
Ainslie Smith 1-3 (3B)

Shorewood:

Lillian Perrault 2-3 (2B, 3B)
Grace McLaughlin 1-2 (2B)
Rose Gallagher 2-3 (2B)
Zoey Perrault 2-4 (2B, 3B)
Charlotte Copacino 1-4 (2B)

Friday night at Third Place Commons

Mosquito Fleet is composed of Shoreline HS Alum / Shoreline residents

Friday Night Plans? We've got you covered!

Don’t miss Mosquito Fleet live at Third Place Commons! Experience a rich tapestry of bluegrass, old time, and Americana, bridging centuries of tradition with the spark of today’s music. Perfect for the whole family!

A fun bonus – four of the six members of the group are Shoreline High School alumni.

Robb Bell ('71, mandolin), Mark Demaray ('71, guitar), Bill Clements ('75, guitar/vocals) and Chip Erickson ('76, bass/vocals).
Also featured are Shoreline residents Anne Sherwood (banjo/vocals) and Ken Ritland (fiddle).

Come on out and say hello – and get ready for some great music!

Where: The Commons Stage (LFP Town Center, intersection of Bothell / Ballinger Way NE)

When: Friday, March 13 @ 7 PM

Cost: FREE!

Tiny Steps to Big Money: Saving & Investing $1 at a Time

Tiny Steps to Big Money: Saving & Investing $1 at a Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 3 - 4:30pm
Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

For adults.
Cost: FREE

Join Deborah Johnson Miranda, money coach and financial educator, to learn easy ways to save and invest tiny amounts on a limited income.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Wind arrives with power outages

Power outages 10pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Seattle City Light reports over 5,000 customers without power as the wind and rain move in over the region.

The largest outage, over 4,000 customers, is in north Seattle / Shoreline, extending from Lake City Way to I-5. (see the dark red icon on the map). The utility estimates power will be restored by 3am.

Hillwood (with a red icon) has over 400 outages and is also expected to be restored by 3:30am.

Follow the map here.

Sno-King Community Chorale in concert March 20-21, 2026 - tickets available now

Sno-King Community Chorale

Illuminare: Songs of Light and Wonder

7 pm, Friday March 20, 2026
3 pm, Saturday March 21, 2026

Tickets

The concert will feature two works with orchestra:

Illuminare is Elaine Hagenberg's first extended work, consisting of five movements for SATB chorus and chamber orchestra. Read more from Elaine Hagenberg's website

LUX: The Dawn From On High is Dan Forrest’s third major work for SATB chorus and orchestra. Read more from the Composer Dan Forrest's website

Trinity Lutheran Church

6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

Calvin Community Dinner features Shoreline PD and Regional Crisis Response Agency March 16, 2026

Free dinner and community information at Calvin Community Dinner

Next Monday March 16, 2026, representatives from Shoreline Police Department and the Regional Crisis Response Agency (RCR "racer) will join us to share what is going on here in Seattle and help us learn more about the crisis response team and the services they offer.

Please RSVP to norm@calvinpc.org with the number of people planning on attending so we can have enough food! Dinner starts at 6pm.

Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177

Former Shorewood wrestler achieves Collegiate All American Honor at NJCAA Championship

Tibodeau gets pin in first match of the tournament

Story and Photos by Tricia Norton

Three former Shorewood wrestlers took the mat March 6, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa representing Big Bend Community College and Indian Hills Community College.

Isabella Crave (SW class of 2025) and Hunter Tibodeau (SW class of 2023) qualified as part of the Big Bend (WA) team. Libby Norton (SW class of 2025) took the mat for Indian Hills Community College (IA).

(Left) Tibodeau on podium--All American, 8th place

Tibodeau wrestled for Big Bend this season as a heavyweight. He qualified for Nationals, placing 2nd in the NCJAA West Region 18. In the National Championships, he battled through his bracket, finishing in 8th place, becoming an All American.

Shorewood coach Derek Norton said, “I am so proud of Hunter. He is, to my knowledge, the first Shorewood wrestler to become a collegiate All American.”

Tibodeau battled several injuries this season and said that while he hoped to place higher than 8th, “[becoming an All American] made the season feel worth it.” Tibodeau is joining the Einstein wrestling coaching staff to help train the next generation of champions.

Crave with pin in first match of tournament.

Izzy Crave and Libby Norton both missed the podium, losing out in the blood rounds of the National Invitational tournament. Crave won both of her first matches by pin.

Indian Hills, 6x National Champions

Norton sustained a shoulder injury while winning her first match that hampered her progression. They both plan to be back next year and All American, following in Hunter’s footsteps.

Norton victorious in first match of the tournament

While she didn’t make the podium, Norton scored 18 points for her team in the tournament, helping contribute to the overall team victory.

Indian Hills won both the men's and women’s tournament, making six straight national titles for the women of Indian Hills.

After the weekend Norton explained,

“It’s so exciting to watch kids from Shorewood move on and compete at the collegiate level and succeed on a national stage.”

Jobs: City of Lake Forest Park - Summer Seasonal Maintenance Worker

City of Lake Forest Park

Summer Seasonal Maintenance Worker

$24.17 - $32.22 Hourly

Full-Time Temporary

Perform routine tasks such as weeding, raking, watering, hand mowing, edging, shoveling, litter pick-up, cleaning and repairing trails, grounds and other public facilities; prepare baseball and soccer fields. Assist other employees in other park, building, and right-of-way repair tasks.

Full job description and application

Rep. Shelley Kloba: Millionaires Tax - Myth vs Fact

From Rep. Shelley Kloba, 1st LD

This spring, much of the focus in Olympia has been on our state budget and how to address a structural revenue problem that continues to grow.

Washington’s tax code was largely built in the 1930s. Our economy has changed dramatically since then, but our tax system hasn’t kept pace.

Despite recent progress, including the capital gains tax, Washington still has the second most regressive tax system in the nation. As a share of income:

Low-income families pay nearly 14%.
The highest-income households pay around 4%.

That imbalance is not sustainable or fair.

On Tuesday, we passed a millionaires tax that would apply only to take-home pay (adjusted gross income) above a very high threshold. It would not apply to business revenue, and it would not apply to stocks or unrealized gains. It is about personal take-home income above the threshold.

There has been a lot of misinformation circulating, so I want to address some common myths directly:

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: “All the millionaires will leave Washington.”

Fact: The data does not support this claim.

Many states and cities with a millionaires tax have actually seen an increase in millionaires after implementation.

Cited:

Businesses operate where people want to live, and millionaires want to live where there are strong schools, infrastructure, public safety, clean water, and vibrant communities. Those things require investment.

Evidence from other states and from our own capital gains tax shows no mass exodus. In fact, high-net-worth individuals remain concentrated in states with thriving economies and strong public services.

Myth: “Washington taxes are already among the highest in the country.”

Fact: Washington ranks roughly middle-of-the-pack nationally in overall tax burden as a share of income.

The issue isn’t that we tax too much overall, it’s who we tax. Our system relies heavily on sales taxes and flat taxes that hit working families hardest. This is what we’re trying to fix.

Myth: “The budget crisis is just irresponsible spending.”

Fact: Our budget challenges are structural.

Over the past decade, nearly a million more people have made Washington their home. Demand for schools, health care, housing, and behavioral health services has grown dramatically.

At the same time, state revenue as a share of personal income has declined. Our tax code is decoupling from our modern economy.

We cannot cut our way out of a structural problem without harming K-12 education, higher education, health care access, child care, and public safety.

Myth: “This is just piling a new tax on top of an already broken system.”

Fact: Our goal is not to simply add another tax; it’s to rebalance an unfair system.

Washington relies heavily on sales tax, property tax, and the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax. These are flat taxes that do not account for ability to pay. That means a nurse, a teacher, or a small business owner pays the same rate as a billionaire.

If we never begin shifting toward more progressive revenue sources, we will remain stuck in a system that disproportionately burdens working families.

Myth: “This would tax small businesses and entrepreneurs.”

Fact: This proposal applies only to personal adjusted gross income above $1 million, not to total business revenue.

Myth: “State revenues are growing, we don’t have a revenue problem.”

Fact: Our economy has grown, but our revenue system hasn’t kept pace.

Revenue as a share of total personal income in Washington is lower than it was 20 years ago. Meanwhile, the state population has grown by nearly 1 million people in the last decade, increasing the demand for schools, housing, healthcare, and public safety. With unreliable federal funding, we need a system that grows with our population and economy. Ours is structurally decoupled from the our modern tech- and service-driven economy.

Myth: “Voters already rejected an income tax — this ignores their will.”

Fact: Voters have consistently rejected broad-based income taxes that would impact everyone.

This proposal is fundamentally different: it is narrowly targeted to towards those earning over 1 million dollars of gross income and focused on correcting regressive inequities in our tax code.

Myth: “This will hurt Washington’s competitiveness.”

Fact: Washington’s competitiveness depends on strong public investments.

Businesses choose to locate where there are:

Highly educated workers
Strong public schools
Reliable infrastructure
Public safety
Healthy communities

These things require stable funding.

A modernized, fair tax structure strengthens competitiveness because it creates long-term stability and reduces volatility during downturns.

Contact Me
LEG 132A | PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504
shelley.kloba@leg.wa.gov
(360) 786-7900 | Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-562-6000 | 1-800-635-9993 (TTY)
https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/kloba/

Plant Spring Flowers! Shorewood Class of 2027 selling flower bulbs to support their Senior Spree

Plant Spring Flowers!

The Shorewood Class of 2027 is fundraising for their Senior Spree.

Shorewood Senior Spree is a safe and sober all-night, post-graduation event for seniors that is organized, hosted & chaperoned by Shorewood parents. The party includes fun activities, great food, and is designed to keep graduates safe in a substance-free environment, while having an all-out celebration one last time together!

Buy your spring bulbs and have them sent directly to you. Order now until May 15, 2026.

Information, photos, and order form here

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 11 - 17

By: Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline? – March 11 - 17
From community favorites like Rainbow Bingo and the vibrant Shorelake Arts Lantern Festival to garden talks, wine tastings, creative workshops, and even a teen Comic Con, there are plenty of opportunities to get out, meet neighbors, and experience the energy of our community this week in Shoreline.

Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
A Celebration of Growth, Nature, and Health at Kruckeberg Speaker Event and Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 12 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation invites the community to its highly anticipated Speaker Event and Annual Meeting. Following her presentation, she will offer an immersive comparative tasting exploring the nuanced differences between wildcrafted and cultivated teas. Prepare to be enlightened and inspired!

Rainbow Bingo
Friday, March 13 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center is thrilled to offer RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O’Stayformore. Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

LANTERN FESTIVAL Hosted by Shorelake Arts
Saturday, March 14 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Shoreline College
It is the year of the Fire Horse. We will have the Lion Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations, arts & crafts, and food! All are welcome. Free parking on campus.

Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)

Budgeting and Retirement Basics
Wednesday, March 11 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
As advancements in medicine and technology have increased the average life expectancy in the US, our retirement nest egg needs to reflect these changes.

Tutors at Shoreline Library (Study Zone)
Wednesday, March 11 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline Library
Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages.

March wine tastings at Shoreline T&C
Thursday, March 12 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Town & Country Market Shoreline
It's Women's History Month, and this March Town & Country Markets would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of our favorite wines from women winemakers.

Shoreline Comic Con
Friday, March 13 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Celebrate your favorite fandoms at the Teen Center’s Comic Con! Join other teens for a day filled with cosplay, games, art, and trivia. Explore themed activities, show off your costume, and connect with friends who share your interests in comics, anime, movies, and gaming.

Ballinger Thriftway Browne Family Tasting!
Friday, March 13 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Ballinger Thriftway
Stop by the Ballinger Thriftway each week for weekly wine/spirit/beer tastings.

Connection | Weekly Psychic & Intuitive Experience
Saturday, March 14 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Salvation: Art Collective
Step into an afternoon of insight, reflection, and spiritual connection at Connection, a weekly gathering with Psychic Medium Hannah of Indigo Fox Realm.

Community Threads @ STL
Saturday, March 14 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can’t get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!

Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden: Intro to Soil Health
Sunday, March 15 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
A healthy and productive garden starts with healthy soil. In this class, you will learn all about how to build healthy soil to increase yields, improve water retention, and even help with pest control!

Acrylic Painting Workshop
Monday, March 16 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Local Artist Theresa Williams will lead you step-by-step through the process of painting your personalized version of our NW tulip field.

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

North City Station Spring Cleanup
Saturday, March 21 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline Rotary Park & 185^th Station
Join US, the North City Neighborhood Association, and many of your neighbors for a Spring Cleanup event at the site of the future North City Station!

Shorenorth Co-op Preschool Carnival & Online Auction
Saturday, March 21 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Shorenorth Cooperative Preschool
Join Shorenorth Co-op Preschool for carnival games, crafts, prizes, and plenty of fun for all ages. Destination Shoreline is excited to support this event, we’ll be there handing out swag and taking photos with the DS logo. Hope to see you there!

Urban Jungle Plant Pop-up with Kelly Green Interior Plantscaping
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22, Ridgecrest Books
Join us for a curated plant pop-up featuring a hand-picked selection of tropical foliage to grow your indoor jungle.

New Growth Night Market at Salvation
Saturday, March 21 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Salvation: Art Collective
New Growth Night Market at Salvation - 20 vendors, food truck and DJ.

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

Destination Shoreline is brought to you by Kate Ledbetter, Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline, Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery, Front Door Creative, Success Minded Leader, Bri Crow Creative, Phases Clinic, Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here

Governor's statement after House passes "Millionaire's Tax"

Washington state capitol buildings
Photo courtesy Experience Olympia

OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the House passage of the Millionaires' Tax:

“The Millionaires’ Tax passed by the House represents historic progress in rebalancing our unfair system. It sends significant dollars back to Washington families and small businesses.

"It expands the Working Families Tax Credit to 460,000 additional households – that’s money straight back into the pockets of working families.

"It saves working parents money and ensures our kids are prepared to learn by funding free breakfast and lunch for all Washington K-12 students, which has been a priority of mine since I ran for governor.

"The Millionaires’ Tax will apply to less than one half of one percent of Washingtonians, but make life more affordable for millions. I look forward to signing it.”

The legislation would impose a 9.9% levy on adjusted gross household income above $1 million a year. It would take effect January 1, 2028, with tax payments due from an estimated 21,000 filers starting in 2029.

The House debated the bill in a marathon 24-hour debate and narrowly passed it 52-46.

All 32nd, 46th, and 1st LD legislators voted in favor of the bill.

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