Minus 4 ft tide exposes exotic sea creatures at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Naturalists and school children take advantage of the minus 4 ft tide

Story and Photos by David Walton

I went to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline today to explore the low tide of minus 4.1feet! 

Lowest of the year. The Seattle Aquarium had 7 naturalists on site explaining the creatures to folks on the beach. 

The beach was full of young and old, including 2 school buses of 1st graders! Here are some shots from today.

Aggregating anemone

Moon snail. This was a hit, for not only the naturalists but also the school students, who, by the way, were scientists, even though they were in 1st grade!

Sea Star

Sea stars, crab, Puget Sound & Olympic Mountains in background

Northern clingfish

Red sea cucumber

Low Tide Wednesday June 17 will be -0.66 ft (-0.2 m) at 12:23pm

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

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Garage Sale fundraiser to send youth group to Tillamook OR to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity - June 26-27, 2026

First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach is having a Garage Sale/Youth Fundraiser on June 26 and 27, 2026 to raise money for their annual summer trip to Tillamook to serve with Habitat for Humanity.

The youth group has been going to Tillamook, Oregon every summer for decades to support Habitat for Humanity. They go as willing workers ready to do whatever is needed!

In the past that has included clearing blackberries, painting, yard work, building ramps and railings, and installing insulation under one of the homes.

The church is located at 18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177.

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Spaces available in ShoreLake Arts summer camps

Shorelake Arts 2026 Summer Camp Program has an exciting lineup of classes to keep your kids engaged and inspired to explore their creativity.

Ages 5 - 14 - Grades 1-7.  There are both half-day and full-day camps, typically five days each session.

Details and registration for the camps here

Financial assistance is available

• Financial aid and more information here
• scholarship application

Teen Leadership Program

ShoreLake Arts is looking for motivated, community-minded teens that would be interested in helping with our Summer Camp Program! Sign Up Today

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What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: June 17 - 23

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

 
What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: June 17 - 23
Summer officially arrives this week, and Shoreline is ready to celebrate! From Juneteenth festivities and Soccer watch parties to garden tours, farmers markets, and Summer Solstice gatherings, this week is packed with opportunities to get out, explore, and connect with your community.
 
For the latest updates on International Soccer activities in Shoreline visit: www.destinationshoreline.com/global-celebration
 
Destination Shoreline’s Must-Attend Events of the Week:
 
Juneteenth celebration in Shoreline! 
Friday, June 19 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Shoreline City Hall
In partnership with Black Coffee Northwest and the City of Shoreline, we can’t wait to celebrate community, culture, and freedom with you. See you there!
 
The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park
Saturday, June 20 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Step behind the garden walls into some of the Pacific Northwest's best landscapes north of Lake Washington.
 
Richmond Beach Garden Tour
Saturday, June 20 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Tour maps are available at Vault 177, Richmond Beach Library, and Sky Nursery.
 
Summer Solstice Picnic at the Garden
Saturday, June 20 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Enjoy extended garden hours on the longest day of the year with others who live in our community.
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week:
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library
Wednesday, June 17 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
We will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry in on your own.
 
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Wednesday, June 17 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Drumlin
This background live music series at Drumlin is designed to encourage people of all ages to listen to live music from around the world in a casual, conversational setting.
 
Last Day of School for the Shoreline School District
Thursday, June 18
 
Balance & Stability with Breaking Branches Health & Fitness
Thursday, June 18 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Balance & Stability is a month-long gentle yet effective movement class designed to help older adults improve core stability, balance, coordination, and joint flexibility.
 
Parkwood Neighbors Watch Party: USA vs. Australia at Jersey’s Great Food & Spirits
Friday, June 19 12:00 PM, Jersey's Great Food & Spirits
Join the Parkwood Neighborhood Association for a watch party as the USA takes on Australia in Match 32!
 
Ridgecrest Garage Sale Day
Saturday, June 20 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Start at the parking lot of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, then find treasures all across the neighborhood!
 
Storytime @ at the Shoreline Historical Museum
Saturday, June 20 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline Historical Museum
This engaging, family-friendly program invites children ages 1–8 (with an adult) to explore local history and the environment through stories, music, movement, and hands-on art activities.
 
Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, June 20 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more. Stop by the Destination Shoreline Booth!
 
Shoreline Walks - Meridian Park Neighborhood Walk
Saturday, June 20 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meetup Location: Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center Parking Lot, 1900 N 170th St, Shoreline.
 
Intro to English Paper Pieced Quilting
Saturday, June 20 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Students will create their own quilted hexagonal flower garden using the English Paper Piecing method in this beginner-friendly class.
 
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
 Sunday, June 21 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall
For over 20 years, the market has been the your go-to spot for fresh food, local goods, and community connection.
 
Summer Bash at Always Summer Ice Cream
Sunday, June 21 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Always Summer Café
Celebrate the first days of summer with an afternoon of music, treats, and family fun.
 
Solstice Guided Forest Bathing with Cascadia Forest Therapy
Sunday, June 21 12:00 PM, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is in partnership with Cascadia Forest Therapy, who will host a one-of-a-kind nature experience.
 
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Sunday, June 21 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Join a playful outdoor event celebrating the longest day of the year with an ancient practice to reflect and center.
 
Windows Basics: Everyday Computer Skills
Monday, June 22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
This class introduces the fundamentals of using a Windows computer.
 
Monday Night Trivia with Lelando at Drumlin
Monday, June 22 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Drumlin
Sign-up starts at 7 pm, trivia starts at 7:30 pm - NO RSVPs.
 
Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the Shoreline Tool Library
Tuesday, June 23 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Spend an evening at the Shoreline Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike.
 
Public Knowledge: To Asteroid Bennu and Back
Tuesday, June 23 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Drumlin
This talk will cover how NASA engineers used images and ingenuity to successfully navigate a spacecraft to the surface of an asteroid, collect a sample, and bring that sample back to Earth for scientists to study.
 
North Jazz Walk Info Session
Tuesday, June 23 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, North City Water District
A friendly info session about the North City Jazz Walk.
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
CityLearn: Private Tree Code Update
Thursday, June 25 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
We're updating the City's Private Tree Code to meet the City's tree canopy goals and follow Urban Forestry best practices!
 
Shoreline Global Kick-Off Festival
Tuesday, June 30 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Cromwell Park
Celebrate international soccer with live music, food trucks, and movement-based activities.
 
Pups on Parade
Saturday, July 11 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Cromwell Park
Join Old Dog Haven for a fun day of all things dogs at their summer event! 
 
Shoreline Unity Cup - Youth Soccer Jamboree & International Market
Sunday, July 12 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Shoreline A/B Soccer Fields
Free soccer matches for youth ages 8-11 featuring live performances and celebrations, with an international marketplace and food vendors.
 
For Upcoming Events in Shoreline visit: DestinationShoreline.com/Calendar
 
Destination Shoreline is brought to you by:
Salvation - Artists and Makers Collective - a Boutique and Gallery
Shorelake Arts bringing people together through art, culture, and shared experiences.
Seniors Helping Seniors®, Supporting Independence for Seniors in Shoreline
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce – Supporting local businesses in Shoreline
Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.

 

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Backroads Tour to present final tour date in Seattle on July 4 at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard

The national Backroads Tour is coming to Seattle on July 4, 2026 at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, making a statement on the 250th birthday of our nation, that opposing fascism means standing up for shared freedoms and human dignity. 

While the government struggles to find artists for their 250th celebrations, the Backroads Tour has been rolling across the nation from Georgia to the midwest, amplifying rural and rural-adjacent voices for change. 

This final stop on the tour will celebrate the rural underdogs who have driven progress in rural America throughout our nation’s history. 

Artists performing include:

• Melissa Carper - grew up between Nebraska and Eureka Springs, AR, and is one of the pre-eminent voices of queer honky-tonk coming out of Texas today
• Jontavious Willis - grew up and still lives in deep rural Georgia, bringing acclaimed country blues that’s seen him collaborating with everyone from Taj Mahal to Keb’ Mo’.
• The Reverent Marigold - from the farmlands around Davis, California, The Reverent Marigold’s powerful trans folk punk touches on everything from religious faith to queer rage.

The Backroads Tour - Seattle
Tractor Tavern Matinee Show
July 4, 2026, doors at 3:30pm, Show at 4pm
5213 Ballard Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Tickets online here

Presented by Rural Progress, Backroads is a national music and culture campaign that brings artists, organizers, and local leaders to small towns across the country, turning overlooked spaces into vibrant community commons. 

Through concerts, storytelling, and shared joy, we’re reclaiming country music’s and rural America’s roots as a force for connection across race, class, and place. At a moment of deep division, Backroads shows what rural power and progress look like when people come together, one town at a time.

Seattle’s Tractor Tavern is a space known for welcoming a wide range of music, from roots rock to folk and alt-country, bringing together diverse audiences through shared cultural experiences. 

That spirit of inclusivity mirrors the night’s message: rural and urban people alike can build community based not on fear but on mutual respect, empathy, and common purpose.

“America was born in rebellion,” says Matt Hildreth, Executive Director of Rural Progress.

 “That revolutionary spirit didn’t live only in Philadelphia. It took root in small towns, labor halls, churches, community centers and on front porches where neighbors gathered to debate, organize and demand a say in their own future.”

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Hair??

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter here

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Juneteenth celebration in Shoreline June 19, 2026

Shoreline Juneteenth celebration, June 19, 2026 from 2-6pm at City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

There will be an amazing lineup of performers, dancers, singers, and a live band with more performers, vendors, and more!

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Local student named to Dean's Honor roll at Fort Hays State University

HAYS, Kan. (June 16, 2026) - Fort Hays State University has named 1,996 students to the Dean's Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester.

The Dean's Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full-time on-campus and online students are eligible.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Seattle, Washington

Morgan Kelly

Fort Hays State University is a public university in Hays, Kansas, United States. It is the largest university in western Kansas, and the fourth largest of the six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, with a total enrollment of approximately 15,100 students. Wikipedia

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Search for domestic violence suspect has Shoreline connection

Suspect and vehicle

David Rose Fox 13 published a notice about the search for a domestic violence suspect.

Snohomish County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to find 32 year old Deivi Garcon Donado.

He is believed to be driving a silver 2010 Ford Fusion with Washington license plate CVF8854. Troopers say the plate belongs to another vehicle but has been attached to the Ford Fusion.

Call 911 if you see him or the car.

Garcon Donado was just in the Snohomish County jail last month for DV crimes in Lynnwood.

He was released on May 18th. Booked on the 17th for Malicious Mischief 3 DV and Assault 4 DV. Both of those are Gross Misdemeanor crimes.

Fox 13 published the background on this suspect, saying that he pushed a woman out of his car and drove off with her 6 year old son.

It was originally framed as an Amber Alert until it was discovered that he had dropped the boy at 5:30am in the front yard of a Shoreline friend of the mother. Mother and son were reunited. She does have significant injuries to her head and face.

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Stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk powdered formula

Warning from Washington Poison Center

If you have Nara Organics Whole Milk powdered formula (sold at Target), stop using it immediately. 

The FDA is currently investigating cases of infant botulism, including one in Washington.
Botulism is a life-threatening illness caused by a bacteria

  Get immediate medical care if you notice poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression

  Symptoms can take several weeks to develop
Call us with any questions! 1-800-222-1222

More information here

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Destinations: The Butterfly Garden at Woodland Park Zoo

They wait on the plants to get “tapped on the shoulder”
Photo by Steven Gordon

Story & Photos by Steven Gordon

A day out this weekend (Friday) to the Woodland Park Zoo with daughters and granddaughters! One special place was the butterfly exhibit.

It’s mating season…

Mating season for butterflies
Photo by Steven Gordon

Nikon Z8 with 70-200mm 

They are so fast that even with this setup it is hard to capture their spring activities…but I thought it was a nice flow that showed the vigor of their endeavors.

Woodland Park Zoo 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle 98103. Webpage including ticket sales: Zoo.org

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Week-long computing camps for youth at Shoreline College

Shoreline College is offering week-long computing camps for youth with Black Rocket on campus this summer starting next week! 

Camps will be held in the computer lab on campus with expert faculty instructors! Camps are 9:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:30pm with lunch covered if kids stay all day. 

Different topics are covered every week including: Minecraft Redstone Engineers, Minecraft Movie Makers, Minecraft Designers, Young Coders, YouTube Content Creators, and 3d Video Game design. 

Register here: Black Rocket STEAM Computer Camps

Students are empowered to be creative and bring their ideas to life from concept to creation. Black Rocket has over a decade of experience designing camps in the S.T.E.M. and Digital Arts fields. Every program is designed to make learning fun in a hands-on, collaborative environment. For ages 8-11 and 10-14.

Shoreline is also offering an exciting upper-level camp "Creating & Coding Video Games with JavaScript" with Software developer and instructor Margaret Royzen from 8/3 to 8/6 from 9-3pm on campus. Advanced Coding Camp:Video Games with Java Script. For ages 11-17 years.

More details on the Summer Camps webpage: Summer Camps | Shoreline Community College or email us, Continuing-ed@shoreline.edu!

Address: 16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Shoreline WA.

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June recipe from Town & Country Market: Blackened Salmon Sandwich

Blackened Salmon Sandwich

June's recipe from locally owned Town & Country Market is a succulent blackened salmon sandwich. Serve it with homemade dill sauce from T&C's Seafood department.

Town & Country Market is located at 15505 Westminster Way N on the upper level. Look for the silo!

Blackened Salmon Sandwich

Difficulty Level: Easy

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Yield: 4 Servings

Description: Conjure this easy, succulent, blackened salmon sandwich and spoil your taste buds! Pairs your Cajun-spiced filet with our house-made dill sauce and fresh veggies.

Ingredients:

• 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets, skinned and deboned
• Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons blackening or cajun seasoning
• 4 soft rolls (ciabatta, brioche, etc.) or 8 slices of crunchy bread
• ½ cup dill sauce
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Shredded lettuce
• Thinly sliced red onion
• Sliced cucumber, tomato, microgreens, optional
• 8 slices cooked bacon, optional

Preparation:

1. Lightly coat salmon filets with olive oil then season the flesh well with seasoning.
2. Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill to medium high heat. Lightly coat with a high heat cooking oil. Place filets in the pan seasoning side down. Leave the fish alone to be sure it properly blackens for about 4 minutes. Flip filets and finish cooking on the other side for about 3-6 minutes more depending on the thickness of your filets.
3. Toast buns to golden brown.
4. Build sandwiches with dill sauce, blackened salmon, avocado slices, lettuce, red onion, and any additional toppings you wish.

Options

• Delicious served with potato chips and pickles.

• Our own dill sauce is found in T&C’s seafood department!

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Call for Art - Kids & Teens

ShoreLake Arts is featuring an art booth just for kids and teens to showcase their creativity! 

If you are an artist and would like a chance to sell your work at the Listen Here event, on June 27, 2026 at Animal Acres Park in LFP, please complete the Call to Art application here 

*Restricted to those under 21 years old. Anyone under 18 will need parent/guardian consent to participate.

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Social Justice Sunday at Shoreline-Edmonds line - Hot sun and joyful spirit at Flag Day sign-waving

Be the sparkle in a world of hate

Story and Photos by Pamela Mieth

Sunday's Flag Day sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line was a festive affair with music, plenty of flags, more than a little sparkle, and a real sense of camaraderie and hope.

More than 100 area residents turned out for the event despite the hot sun and temperatures pushing well into the mid- 80s, with some continuing on to yet other events in nearby communities.

Attendees hoped to provide counterpoint to the let-them-eat-cake spectacle in Washington, D.C. 

President Trump's planned birthday party of UFC fights - a company in which he recently bought stock - aired on paid subscription-only Paramount+ - a network whose owners have much business before federal regulators, including a merger just approved Friday and other companies in which he also bought stock.

In addition to a boombox on one corner with a curated playlist of protest songs from across the decades, another corner featured a live trombonist who played his heart out on a repertoire of patriotic and fun, recognizable tunes to the delight of the crowd.

Members of several local arts and activists groups were present who, along with many regulars, added color to the assembled crowd that stretched along the Aurora Avenue North and N 205th St. intersection with rainbows aplenty, pink wigs and pompoms to "be the sparkle in a world of hate," and yellow umbrellas.

The umbrellas were a nod to the 2014 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong (ultimately unsuccessful) and organizers are hoping to create "a similar movement here as an expression of solidarity in the fight for our democracy and for free and fair elections."

The joyful spirit at Sunday's event did not belie the serious message of many attendees: 

• the importance of standing up for our own and others' rights, 
• resisting creeping fascism, 
• working together to help build strong and resilient communities for all, and 
• striving to leave the world a better place than we find it.

The future is inclusive

Everyday Activists "Social Justice Sundays " sign-waving continues 6/21 and 6/28, 1-2pm, at the same location. Bring a sign or just yourself (some signs will be available to borrow.).

As always, non-perishable food and toiletry items will be accepted for donation to a local organization assisting those in need.

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Environmental Rotary Club dissolves, planting new roots in Shoreline, Bothell, and LFP Clubs

By Judy Maccully

The Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound is officially dissolving as a cause-based e-club, with its passionate members transitioning their environmental activism directly into community-based clubs in Shoreline, Bothell/Kenmore, and Lake Forest Park. 

Rather than marking an end, this transition embeds interest in ecological stewardship directly into Rotary’s traditional community service groups across the North End.

A Legacy of Local Green Impact

The decision in 2001 to charter a unique "cause-based" Rotary Club in the Puget Sound area came after Rotary International in June 2020, approved adding a new area of focus dedicated to the environment. 

It became Rotary's seventh area of focus, joining peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and community economic development. 

Quickly, stories of how environmental sustainability promotes the other humanitarian goals quickly emerged as Rotarians around the world began developing local projects and pursuing global grant funding for environment-related projects. 

The Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound, Chartered in July of 2021, bridged the gap between global environmental initiatives and local, hands-on restoration and environmental focused projects.

The Environmental Rotary Club’s digital network allowed volunteers to coordinate ecological preservation efforts, leaving a permanent footprint on public spaces: The Miyawaki Urban Forest Project: 

In collaboration with the Shoreline Historical Museum, club members worked alongside a coalition of neighborhood champions on the installation of an urban pocket forest using the Miyawaki method. This project transformed barren soil into a biodiverse ecosystem. 

In addition to securing a Rotary District grant for the entryway art to the Forest, the Club funded and contributed the labor to create a pollinator garden adjacent to the Forest.

North City Park Restoration: Adopting the Shoreline park in 2022, the club hosted consistent urban forest restoration events to support native plant life.

Regional Alliances: From constructing a shade pergola at Horseneck Farm for the South King County Food Coalition to mobilizing teams for the global Plastic Free July EcoChallenge, participating in Duwamish River cleanups, coordinating local lithium battery collection drives in partnership with Redwood Materials, and helping to establish the Lake Forest Park Climate Hub (often referred to as the environmental hub) which is a permanent community resource located along a 25-foot wall inside Third Place Commons, their footprint extended deep into the community.

Honoring Five Years of Visionary Leadership

The community impact achieved by the club over its five-year history is a direct result of the dedicated leaders who guided its mission from the very beginning. Deep gratitude is extended to the individual Club Presidents whose strategic vision and tireless hours of volunteer coordination sustained the group's momentum:

• President Kimberly Peterson served during the Club’s Charter year 2021 and during Rotary Year 2022-22.
• President Janiece Hoggatt served Rotary Year 2022-23
• President Douglas Hoggatt served Rotary Year 2024-25 and 2025-26. Along with Treasurer Janiece Hoggatt, Douglas stewarded the Rotary Club through its final 2026 board meetings and close-out activities

Planting New Roots in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Bothell

While the standalone e-club model closes, the mission to safeguard the planet simply pivots. Members are bringing their environmental expertise and existing project portfolios into established community-based clubs.

For Shoreline Rotary, this influx of cause-driven activists ensures that long-term local initiatives—like the maintenance of the Miyawaki Forest and the preservation of North City Park—will continue to thrive under strong, centralized neighborhood leadership.

Meanwhile, members joining the Rotary Club of Northshore in Bothell will spread this ecological focus further east, blending environmental advocacy with traditional civic projects.

Lake Forest Park Rotary Club is also inheriting dedicated talent from the dissolving Club. LFP Rotary is already deeply familiar with these initiatives, having previously co-led major regional conservation events like the highly successful District 5030 Lithium Battery Recycling Campaign alongside the Environmental Club. 

The integration of this new member directly amplifies Lake Forest Park’s ongoing ecological goals—such as supporting local urban canopy health, partnering with the LFP Stewardship Foundation, and backing local climate resilience efforts.

Since Rotary’s 2020’s commitment to Environmental Sustainability thousands of Rotary Clubs worldwide have been running local green initiatives. Many of the Rotary Clubs throughout the Puget Sound have also incorporated environment focused projects into their annual plans to serve their local community. 

While this specific Club closes, the environmental mission simply returns to the soil. The dedicated volunteers will join others in the Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Northshore Rotary Clubs to help ensure that local conservation efforts remain a permanent fixture of community service. 

The Environmental Rotary Club of Puget Sound may be dissolving, but its green impact will continue to bloom right here in our neighborhoods.

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Free tickets available for America's founding-era documents at MOHAI

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) at south Lake Union in Seattle

SEATTLE, WA — The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) announced today that free public tickets for Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation are available online at this link.

The limited-run exhibit, on view at MOHAI from July 30–August 16, 2026, brings together rare founding-era documents from the National Archives as part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. 

Seattle is one of only eight cities selected to host the exhibit, and the last stop on the national tour.

MOHAI is located in Lake Union Park 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Featured documents include the original engraving of the Declaration of Independence (1823), the secret printing of the U.S. Constitution in draft form (1787), the Treaty of Paris, the Bill of Rights, and other documents connected to the nation’s founding.

Following its Seattle presentation, the documents will return to archival storage at the National Archives in Washington D.C.

Admission to the exhibit and all MOHAI galleries will be free during the 18-day run. The tickets are timed entry to manage capacity and ensure the best visitor experience. Walk-up tickets will also be available onsite each day as capacity allows.

MOHAI is also premiering a second exhibit on July 3, 2026

For Which It Stands: The Many Threads of the American Flag, which explores the American flag as a complex symbol that has inspired unity, protest and debate.

MOHAI programming around America 250 continues all summer, with opportunities for community engagement:

• Virginia V America 250 Tour: Mosquito Fleet - July 8 and August 26, 2026. A unique on-the-water experience connecting regional maritime history to national narratives.
• Power of the Press - July 18, 2026. A program examining journalism’s role in shaping democracy—past and present.
• There is No Single American Story: Clint Smith - July 22, 2026. Acclaimed author and historian Clint Smith explores how history is remembered and interpreted.
• Seattle Democracy and the 21st Century - July 31, 2026. A forward-looking discussion on civic life, governance, and participation in modern
• America. Tribal Treaties - September 29, 2026. A program centering Indigenous perspectives on sovereignty, history, and nationhood.

Tickets for the public programs – as well as MOHAI membership information, are also available at MOHAI.org.

MOHAI is grateful for the generous local support of presenting sponsor Amazon, major sponsor The Boeing Company, sustaining sponsor Gates Foundation, and MaryAnn Mangels and Mike Repass, whose support helps make free public access to Freedom Plane possible.

The Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation exhibit is also made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation, with generous support from national partners including The Boeing Company, Comcast Corporation, Microsoft, and Procter & Gamble. Additional support by FedEx Corporation.

MOHAI is the largest private heritage organization in the State of Washington. For more information visit mohai.org, or call 206-324-1126. Facebook: Facebook.com/SeattleHistory Twitter: @MOHAI.

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES and Records Administration is a federal agency that serves the American people by preserving and making available the records of the United States Government through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries including a branch in Seattle. Learn more about the holdings of the National Archives here.

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES FOUNDATION is an independent nonprofit foundation that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more here.

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Alphabet Resistance Monday on the NE 50th Overpass

6-15-26 ALPHABET RESISTANCE on the NE 50th St overpass, Seattle.

Joining other Seattle area overpass protest groups, we  make our feelings known during the FIFA World Cup Soccer Games. Americans will never stop standing up to Trump's corrupt authoritarian regime.

 

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Two more days for Shoreline residents to apply for discounts on e-bikes

Closing soon! Thinking about buying an e-bike? 

The City of Shoreline is making it more affordable than ever. Apply for a discount by June 17, 2026.

Learn more and apply at ShorelineWA.gov/PedalForward.

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Saturday June 20, 2026 - 22nd annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park

Join us this Saturday for the annual Secret Gardens Tour of Lake Forest Park. 

Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Purchase tickets online here

or in person here:

• Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline
• Third Place Books, LFP Town Center
• Wild Birds Unlimited, LFP Town Center

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Moonrise at 4am

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Just a sliver of a moon in the 4am sky, as the sun makes a rosy background for the Cascade mountain range.

 

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Sound Transit is ready for Soccer

Sound Transit Sounder trains, light rail, and stations are ready for the FIFA soccer tournament, which starts today in Seattle - and will affect the entire region.

See this page from the agency which details the changes while FIFA is in town as well as accommodations for riders with mobility issues or limited English.

And even more information here

Here's something new: See anything unsafe on your ride? You can always contact Sound Transit security by texting 206-398-5268.

And remember that our stadium is rebranded as "Seattle Stadium" while matches are being played here.

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Celebrate Juneteenth and Pride in Kenmore

Two community events in Kenmore will celebrate Juneteenth and Pride in conjunction with the Kenmore Farmers Market at the Hangar and Kenmore Town Square. 

The Juneteenth Celebration is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 3pm – 7pm. 

The Pride Celebration is Wednesday, June 24 from 3pm – 7pm. 

Both events will feature interactive booths, activities, educational materials, giveaways, and more. 

Celebrate these important and significant events with your fellow community members. See event information here.

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