Shoreline Area News

Chocolate Festival at Shoreline Senior Center October 24, 2026

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Early bird tickets are no longer available but you can still purchase member and general admission tickets for the Shoreline Chocolate Festival to be held at the Shoreline Senior Center on October 24, 2026.

Tickets are available online here or by calling the Senior Center 206-365-1536 or visiting the Shoreline Senior Center 18560 1st Ave NE (southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, facing 185th.

Seven small-business local chocolate makers and chocolatiers are coming together on Saturday October 24, 2026 for a fun afternoon of chocolate!

Meet the makers, taste their handmade artisanal chocolates, and if you find a favorite, they will have some for sale.

100% of ticket sales go to supporting programs and operations at the Shoreline Senior Center. 100% of sales at the event go directly to the vendors.

Participating Vendors: Chocolate Man – Cocoa Legato – Allelon Chocolate – Dolcetta Chocolate – Brugge Chocolates – Bon Chocolats – Cocoa Legato

Governors and Mayors join in agreement to fight climate change

As the U.S. federal government continues its retreat from global climate efforts, governors and mayors representing America’s top state- and city-led climate action coalitions — the U.S. Climate Alliance and Climate Mayors — came together today at Climate Week NYC to announce a new joint partnership that supercharges non-federal climate collaboration, reinforcing the strength and durability of American climate leadership.

The new agreement was announced during an event featuring leaders of both organizations, including Climate Mayors chair Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and Alliance co-chair Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, as well as Alliance executive committee member New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who provided remarks via video message.

Alliance co-chair Washington Governor Bob Ferguson was originally scheduled to participate, but was unable to attend due to flight disruptions in the Northeast.

The Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors — representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population — sustaining America’s fight against climate change with bold, state-led action. 

“We’re facing a hostile federal administration, intent on taking us backward,” said Alliance co-chair and Washington Governor Ferguson.

“The governors and mayors in our partnership are not going to let that happen. Together, we are a force. By working together, we can continue to make meaningful progress on climate, clean energy, electrification, and more.”

“The partnership we’re announcing today is built on a simple idea: When governors and mayors get together, we get things done. We don’t make promises, we make plans, and we turn those plans into real progress for real people,” said Alliance co-chair Delaware Governor Matt Meyer.

“Let’s be clear about what we’re fighting for — we’re reducing pollution, we’re building resilience, we’re expanding clean energy. We’re leveraging the technologies of tomorrow for generations to come and we’re doing these things because they improve people’s lives.”

Climate Mayors is the nation’s largest and most diverse coalition of city leaders — representing more than 350 mayors across 47 states — committed to advancing climate action that lowers costs, cuts pollution and strengthens communities.

More details here

Change requires action

The Alphabet Resistance was at their usual spot on the 50th Street overpass with a simple message.

Change requires action - VOTE

Travels with Charlie: Fall Arriving on Our Lake Shore

The last fews days have announced Fall Arriving on our Lake Shore.

Charlie and I wandering along the path north Lake Washington. You can seem the leaf colors starting to change.

The geese and water and sky say goodbye to summer days.

Notice our changes from one season to another that are so dynamic. When you are outside, take a few looks around and discover your own dynamic seasonal changes.

Cheers, Gordon Snyder

Jobs: WSDOT NWR Area Consultant Liaison Engineer (TTE)

WSDOT

NWR Area Consultant Liaison Engineer (TTE)
Shoreline, WA – Northwest Region
$102,967 – $138,461 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a skilled Transportation Technical Engineer to serve as the Northwest Region (NWR) Area Consultant Liaison Engineer.

See link for more information, including details on how to apply: LINK

Almost full moon

Tuesday's moon. Photo by Jan Hansen

This was the moon on Tuesday evening, working its way towards Saturday's full moon.

IEUM Korean School Launches 'IEUM Chamber Orchestra' and Welcomes New Members October 9, 2026

IEUM Korean School is launching the IEUM Chamber Orchestra to serve as a musical bridge connecting the local community across generations, and is now actively recruiting new members.

Reflecting the meaning of the school's name, IEUM (which translates to "connect" or "link"), the orchestra was founded to create a space for harmony and communication, bridging different generations through the universal language of music.

Recruitment is open not only to current students, parents, teachers, and teaching assistants (TAs) of IEUM Korean School, but also to any local community members who love music and wish to perform in an orchestra.

Open Positions:

Strings: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Woodwinds & Brass: Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, and others

Auditions will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM at IEUM Korean School. Applicants are required to perform one free choice piece for their audition.

Application & Inquiries

Online Application Form: Application Form

"We look forward to the active interest and participation of everyone who loves music and wants to create beautiful harmony across generations together," expressed IEUM Korean School.

For applications and further inquiries, please contact IEUM Korean School

via email at ieumkoreanschool@naks.org or
call 425-534-8444.

IEUM Korean School
이음 한국학교(IEUM)
(425) 534-8444
19350 Firlands Way N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Shorecrest boys varsity tennis vs Overlake 9-26-26 and vs Curtis

Boys varsity tennis

9-26-26
Shorecrest 4, Overlake 3

Singles

Mihai Stansky (S) def. Tim Levanidov 6-2, 6-4.
Linden Dean (O) def. Miles Garbaccio 6-7(5), 6-3, 10-5.
Levi Leptich (S) won by forfeit.

Doubles

Benin Liu-Eric Lou (O) def. Eli Barr-Grant Carpenter 6-1, 6-0.
Griffin Davis-Ivan Soff (O) def. Luke Artherholt-Winston Liu 6-2, 7-5, 10-8.
Will Lo-Kaden Strang (S) def. Tejar Velu-Yihan Sun 7-5, 6-3.
Moses Klein-Beck Zriny (S) def. Devank De-Carter Neal 6-4, 6-2.

Boys varsity tennis
Curtis 4 Shorecrest 3

Singles

Mihai Stansky (S) def. Isaac Yeo 6-0, 6-1.
Noah Tran (C) def. Winston Liu 6-2, 6-4.
Joseph Oh (C) def. Kaden Strang 6-3, 6-4.

Doubles

Hamin Kim-Tim Groseenbach (C) def. Levi Leptich-Grant Carpenter 6-1, 6-2.
Luke Artherholt-Will Lo (S) def. Brandon Vu-Isaac An 3-6, 6-3, 10-5.
Zeke Hume-Ben Park (C) def. Evelyn Suriya-Kiptyn Mason 6-3, 6-4.
Moses Klein-Beck Zriny (S) def. Sebastian Kyle-Brandon Cheong 7-5, 7-6(3).

--Rob Mann

Shorecrest Varsity XC runners compete in 2026 Nike Bob Firman Invitational in Spokane Valley WA

XC race start. Photo by Lisa Muilenburg

Shorecrest varsity

Cross Country Boys & Girls

9-26-26

Spokane Valley WA

Shorecrest Varsity runners traveled to Spokane Valley, WA for the 2026 Nike Bob Firman Invitational!

There were 2,892 high school athletes representing 115 schools from 10 states and 1 Canadian Province.

Both the girls and boys teams competed in the Elite races, against nationally ranked teams. The tough competition resulted in big PR's and great races for many of our athletes. We are excited to see where this puts them in WA state rankings.

Our next meet is the Nike Twilight XC Invitational, Saturday October 3, 2026 at Legion Memorial Golf Course 144 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA 98201

We are excited to see how the whole team does at this competition.

-Lisa Muilenburg

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds meeting Tuesday October 13, 2026

Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds proudly welcomes “Western Rivers Conservancy” for our Tuesday, October 13, 2026 meeting, from 6-8pm at the Lake Ballinger Center. Western Rivers Conservancy is a national nonprofit dedicated to protecting the lands that rivers need to thrive.

Their presentation “Sometimes to Save a River You Have to Buy It,” explores how strategic land protection plays a critical role in restoring river systems and expanding public access across the state

At our October meeting we’ll explore this conservation model through the lens of real projects here in Washington, including Robe Canyon along the Snoqualmie River.

Western Rivers Conservancy is one of several organizations Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds supports through our annual conservation donations-part of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the waters and landscapes that gives so much to our community.

EVENT DETAILS
The meeting is free and open to the public.
The doors open at 5:30pm. and the meeting is from 6-8pm
The Lake Ballinger Center is at 23000 Lakeview Drive in Mountlake Terrace.
For more information On Western Rivers Conservancy or the Olympic Fly Fishers visit olympicflyfishers.com.

Scene on the Sound - end of summer

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Photo by RJ Perna

Our weather is doing its normal topsy turvy behavior - there was even a brief moment of sunshine this evening.

Welcome to Fall.

Nine Lives Gala raises $240,000 for rescue kitties

One week ago, 400 members of our community came together for Seattle Area Feline Rescue's (SAFe’s) annual Nine Lives Gala. Between our in-person event and online auction, you helped raise $240,000 to provide vital supplies, essential care, and safe spaces for Rescue kitties.

We left inspired by your dedication to our mission. Surrounded by so much love, hope, and support for cats in need, we are once again reminded of the amazing things we can accomplish together. Thank you so much to the staff, volunteers, foster homes, and community who make this event possible.

Third Place Art Walk (TPAW) and More on October 10, 2026

THIRD PLACE ART WALK (TPAW) & MORE ON OCTOBER 10!

Join The Vulpine, Emerald Dragon Games, Seattle Built and neighbors on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for a family-friendly afternoon celebrating art, creativity, games, food, music, and community in Lake Forest Park!

We’re bringing together 14+ local artists and makers to share paintings, sculptures, pottery, illustrations, handmade goods, and other one-of-a-kind creations, with a whole lot more happening along the way:

Experience The Reptile Man for an unforgettable Live Animal Experience
Enjoy Live Music throughout the afternoon
Supercars and Supercar Racing Simulators with Prizes
Pokémon Minigames with Prizes
Food, Drinks, Games, Prizes & more
All ages welcome!
Free!

Check out all the planned fun HERE

October 10, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm at The Vulpine, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Celebrate Washington apples at the Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday September 26, 2026

Shoreline Farmers Market is held at the BikeLink Park 'n Ride at 192nd and Aurora Ave N in Shoreline.

If you ride your bike to the market, there are valets as well as bike lockers. If you drive a car, there's parking.

Besides apples, there are lots of yummy baked goods.

The market is open 10am to 2pm on Saturday through the end of October.

AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development

Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general urged in a letter to congressional leaders.

The federal government must also preserve state authority to regulate this technology by prohibiting preemption of state laws, the attorneys general wrote in the letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

The Washington Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is working closely with lawmakers to enact AI regulation at the state level. The AGO led the work of the Washington State AI Task Force, which released its final report in July, and recently established a Technology Policy Team to continue the work of addressing the social and legal impacts of AI and other emerging technologies.

Last year, the AGO worked with other states and Washington’s congressional delegation to oppose the Trump administration’s proposed ban on state AI laws.

“Lawmakers must act to protect the public’s interest and ensure safe AI development. Inaction will lead to potentially existential risks,” Brown said.

“Our state is working to establish greater protections and accountability under our laws. But we need bipartisan leadership from Congress to prevent the technology from ever evading human control and infringing on our rights.”

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta have recently revealed that rogue AI agents have escaped testing environments, entered the open web, and engaged in dangerous and unlawful actions.

One Anthropic employee recently sparked worldwide concern when he resigned and posted online that people building AI fear the technology could destroy humanity by the end of the decade.

In their letter, the coalition emphasizes that any AI regulatory scheme considered by Congress must include:

Federal oversight of safety testing and standards, led by experts in the field of AI model safety and backed by consistent performance benchmarks;
Uniform and transparent government-led incident response with public findings that allow the industry to rapidly evolve in response;
Safety infrastructure and experienced leaders to make critical safety decisions unburdened by profit maximization;
International cooperation to pace AI advancement and prevent the development of harmful superintelligence; and
A prohibition on preemption of state laws and full authority for state officials to enforce federal protections.

Joining Brown in sending the letter to Congress are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, and American Samoa.

Long-term sidewalk closure in front of Kenmore Park-and-Ride

Starting Monday, September 28, 2026 Sound Transit will close the sidewalk in front of the Kenmore Park-and-Ride’s east parking lot for Stride S3 Line construction.

Crews will work Monday through Friday, 6am–3pm. Crews need to close the sidewalk in front of the east parking lot to complete a variety of construction activities including utility, roadway improvements, and building a landscaping strip.

The closure is expected to last through the end of the year.

Pedestrians must follow the detour routes 24/7 to get around the sidewalk closure (see map).

Eastbound pedestrians:

Pedestrians will be able to access the Kenmore Park-and-Ride and bus stops via the northern sidewalk and will not need to follow the detour.
Pedestrians looking to access anything east of the Kenmore Park-and-Ride will detour via 73rd Ave NE and SR 522 (Bothell Way NE) to get to the Burke-Gilman Trail, then return via 77th Ave NE.

Westbound pedestrians:

Pedestrians looking to access the Kenmore Park-and-Ride or anything west of it will need to detour via 77th Ave NE and SR 522 (Bothell Way NE) to get to the Burke-Gilman Trail, then return via 73rd Ave NE.

The Kenmore Park-and-Ride will remain open and accessible. The King County Metro bus stop next to the work zone is not affected by the work. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should follow posted signs and plan for extra travel time.

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Menu

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

League of Women Voters of Snohomish County reports growing membership, expanded outreach in 2025-26

EVERETT, Wash. — The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) grew to 270 members and broadened its community reach during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, according to the organization's newly released annual report.

The all-volunteer, nonpartisan group’s courier team drove 1,839 miles to deliver registration and education materials to 109 sites, while civic information displays at eight Sno-Isle Libraries branches drew attention from an estimated 130,000 individuals. Candidate forums garnered 6,453 listens and views during the 2025 primary and general election period.

Among the year's more memorable moments: a group of teenage boys wandered past a League registration table at the South Everett Goodwill and, when asked if they were registered, answered, "We're not old enough."

A volunteer explained that Washington lets 16-year-olds sign up through its Future Voter program, and one of the boys scanned the QR code on the spot.

“He had all his friends register before they left the store and told us he was going to tell everyone how easy it was,” said League volunteer Micke Fellows. Scenes like that helped the League log roughly 1,100 conversations with teens about voting over the course of the year, more than it had in years.

“Recognizing that the national League of Women Voters had declared a ‘Constitutional Crisis,’ we started a Resisting Threats to Democracy program,” 2025-2026 LWVSC President Lisa Utter said. “The challenges keep coming — and we'll meet them,” she wrote in the report. “It takes all of us.”

Other highlights from the year include:

Partnering with Snohomish County Elections, KSER FM, The Daily Herald, Edmonds College and other organizations on 21 candidate forums;
Hosting voter education tables at 28 community events, including the Snohomish Pride Parade, Juneteenth celebrations and the Sounds of Africa Fest, and giving nine presentations to groups such as Everett Rotary;
Distributing 500 Know Your Rights cards to 24 food banks and observing 18 public meetings through the League's observer corps;
Launching a Resisting Threats to Democracy program during the first full year of the national League's Unite and Rise initiative; and
Running a responsible forestry campaign on Meta that reached 110,442 county residents from April through June, supported by grants from the Keta Legacy Foundation, the Hazel Miller Foundation and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation.

The League also earned outside recognition. Everett's mayor honored LWVSC with a Civic Engagement Award in December 2025, and the City of Mountlake Terrace recognized Community Outreach Committee Chair Nadine Shanti in February 2026 for her work empowering voters.

The full report is available on their website home page, lwvsnoho.org.

The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, the same year women won the vote. For more than 100 years, we have been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play an active role in democracy.

Design a Reusable Bag contest for kids 14 and under

North City Water District “Design a Reusable Canvas Bag” contest—entries due on or before October 30, 2026.

The winning artwork will be printed on a large, reusable canvas bag that will be handed out at local community events and festivals all throughout the year (and can also be used for groceries and other purposes).

Does your child love to draw? North City Water District would like to invite all kids age 14 and under to participate in our “Design a Reusable Bag” contest, using the theme “We Use Water Wisely.”
DUE OCTOBER 30th

The winning artwork will be printed on a large, reusable canvas bag that will be used to distribute water conservation materials at local events and festivals throughout the year (and with a little luck, re-used for groceries or other purposes throughout our community).

To get started, download the entry form and design template here > Design a Reusable Bag Contest 2026

Contest Rules:

Only one entry per person. Drawing must be submitted on the downloadable form.
All addresses and email address will be kept confidential and will NOT be used or published.
The drawing must relate to the theme, “We Use Water Wisely.” Show us how you try to conserve water at home or at school. Feel free to use words in your drawing. Please use only ONE color (markers or ink pen work best).
To enter the contest, mail your completed entry form with your drawing to: North City Water District, Attn: Administration – Art Contest, 1519 NE 177th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155.
Entries must be received by October 30th and cannot be returned.
Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, adherence to the theme and overall design by a panel of North City Water District employees and commissioners. Winners will be notified by November 30, 2026.
One Grand Prize winner and 4 runners-up will be selected.
Grand Prize winner’s artwork will be featured on the North City Water District reusable bags and they will receive a Clean Water Science Kit. The winner agrees to allow the District to publish their first name and last initial, age, and artwork on the District’s reusable canvas bags. Bags will be distributed with water conservation materials at community events and festivals throughout the year.
Runners-up will be featured in the District’s newsletter and website and will receive a STEM Kit.
All contest entrants agree to allow North City Water District to use their drawings in our newsletters or on our website.
All materials received will become the property of North City Water District and will not be returned. North City Water District will not be responsible for entries that are damaged or lost in the mail.
Void where prohibited by Law.

Red-tailed hawk in perpendicular dive

Friday, September 25, 2026

Photo by Jan Hansen

Yesterday was the first time that I have seen a red-tailed hawk in a perpendicular dive. This one is a juvenile so the red color has not developed.

--Jan Hansen

Spooky Starry Night Sip and Paint October 4, 2026

Spooky Starry Night Sip and Paint

Sunday, October 4, 2026

6:00-8:00 pm

Vault 177, Richmond Beach

1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177

$65

All supplies provided

Plus:

One complimentary glass of wine or draft beer of your choice - OR - enjoy our specialty cocktail made just for this event!

Click here to register online

Grounded in the Midst of Chaos - nervous system and mindfulness series October 2026

Grounded in the Midst of Chaos: Nervous System and Mindfulness: a six week mindfulness and nervous system series with Jigna Patel.

The world has felt like a lot lately. The news moves fast, the calendar keeps filling, and most of us are quietly carrying more than we let on. If you have been bracing your way through the noise, this is your invitation to find some steady ground.

Mindful Life Transition Coach Jigna Patel invites adults across Seattle to Grounded in the Midst of Chaos, a six week in person series at Shoreline College beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026. 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

We meet once a week and build a real mindfulness practice from the ground up. Each session weaves together nervous system awareness, breath work, and gentle somatic tools you can carry into everyday life. Nothing here stays abstract. You leave with skills you can actually use when everything around you keeps moving.

Together, in a small and welcoming circle, we practice coming home to ourselves. How to settle when the day feels like too much. How to stay anchored inside while the world keeps spinning.

This course is open to adults of all backgrounds and every level of experience. You do not need to have meditated before, and you do not need to already feel calm. You only have to show up as you are.

In person · Six Tuesdays, October 13 through November 17, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30pm

Register here to save your spot.

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club October events

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club
Photo by Mary Ann Tracy

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club - October 2026

Hopa! Don't miss very busy outside teacher Jana Rickel's lesson at Sno-King on Wednesday the 14th.

Our set dance lesson, which usually comes on that second Wednesday, will move to Wednesday the 7th.

Sno-King dances on Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 pm. Join the fun and try dances from around the world. This includes partner, no-partner, set, and individual dances, and there is no need to bring a partner.

We teach something every Wednesday and often review others too. Among the dances taught this month will be ones from Romania, Greece, and Scotland.

Wednesday October 7 - 6:45-9:00 - Set teaching night the first half hour, starting at 6:45 sharp. Latecomers may not be able to join a set.
Saturday October 10 - 7:00-9:00 - A Pumpkin Party! Come and find out what that means. You could wear orange and bring snacks to share. 🎃
Wednesday October 14 - 7:00-requests. 7:30 -8:30 Jana will teach two terrific line dances, one fast and one slow.. Then requests.
Wednesday October 21 - 7:00 - 9:00 review of Jana's dances
Wednesday October 28 - Boo! A Halloween party. Dress up and scare us if you like, and bring some snacks too! 🎃

Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood.

$8. First time free.

Info: www.sno-king.org , dancesnoking@gmail.com , or 425-610-9393

Food Drive Saturday 11am to 1pm Richmond Beach Congregational Church upper lot

Our quarterly food drive is more important than ever. Please join us in helping our neighbors by dropping your donations off on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 11am -1pm. Drive thru the upper parking lot.

These items are particularly needed:

Low sodium, no sugar added, packed in water or juice
Pop-top cans are appreciated, not everyone has access to a can opener
Canned vegetables:green beans, peas, corn
Canned fruit (any variety)
Canned chicken
Canned tuna
Coffee (instant or ground)
Shelf-stable milk
100% fruit juice (no sugar added)
Brown rice
Whole-grain pasta
Long-grain rice
Pasta
Vegetable-based oils
Spices (salt, pepper, sugar)
Flour
Pancake mixes
Condiments
Dry black beans
Dry red beans
Oats
Dry soup mix
Mac n cheese

Shorecrest boys varsity tennis 9/24/26 vs Archbishop Murphy

Keane Patterson
Photo by Miles Mason

9/24/26 Boys Varsity Tennis

Shorecrest 7 Archbishop Murphy 0

Singles

Mihai Stransky (S) def. Charles Teichman 6-0, 6-0.
Lleyton Hoy (S) def. Max Tsang 6-0, 6-0.
Miles Garbaccio (S) def. Branson Klein 6-0, 6-0.
Jasper Dahl (S) def. Andrew Carr 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles

Eli Barr serving and Grant Carpenter at the net
Photo by Miles Mason

Eli Barr-Grant Carpenter (S) def. Bryce Casanova-Nicholas Lewand 6-2, 6-2.
Levi Leptich-Luke Artherholt (S) def. Riley Innathay-Isaac Russell 6-0, 6-1.
Keane Patterson-Kaden Strang (S) def. Nico Urbaniak-Talem Bruder 6-3, 6-0.

Coach Rob Mann

Shorecrest cross country team hosted a 3-way league meet September 24, 2026

The Shorecrest cross country team hosted a 3 way league meet on our hilly Hamlin Park course September 24, 2026.

Though some of our athletes were feeling under the weather, those who ran dug deep, many of them stepping up and running a personal best time for the shorter distance.

A special thank you to the Shoreline Water District for donating cones to mark the course, and the Shorecrest Boosters and parents who helped facilitate the meet.

For our next meet a small group will be traveling this weekend for the Nike Bob Firman XC Invitational at "The Course" in Spokane Valley, WA, September 25, 2026.

We are so proud of all our athletes. Go Shorecrest!

Fire in apartment laundry room

Yesterday afternoon, Shoreline Fire crews were dispatched to reports of smoke in an apartment building in the 1100 block of N 200 St.

Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the laundry room with an unknown source. As the wall was opened up, crews discovered fire traveling upward through the wall and across the ceiling. The call was upgraded to a working fire, and firefighters quickly opened the ceiling and extinguished the fire.

One apartment above the laundry room was impacted, and property management assisted the resident. No injuries were reported.

The fire originated from ducting connected to the laundry room. This serves as an important reminder to check both your dryer’s internal lint cleanout and the ductwork that vents to the outside. A little maintenance can prevent a much bigger emergency.

Great quick stop by our crews—this could have been much worse!

Pastel hills

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Photo by Jan Hansen

I'm pretty sure there is a mountain range behind the clouds.

This is a couple more rows of hills than I usually get so I'm not complaining.

Temporary lane closures on NE 145th St between 28th Ave NE and Bothell Way NE

Starting as early as Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Sound Transit and local utility providers will temporarily close traffic lanes on NE 145th St between 28th Ave NE and Bothell Way NE for utility relocations.

Crews will work periodically during the day and night, as well as on weekends. Crews need these lane closures to safely relocate existing utilities. Temporary lane closures will occur at different times throughout construction and will not be in place 24/7. See map for the work zone. 

The work will continue until the end of the year.

All businesses and residences will remain open and accessible. Pedestrian detours are in place to direct people around the work. ADA access to buildings will be maintained.

Relocating utilities is an important part of pre-construction activities. Relocating the power lines ensures that power is not interrupted during future roadway and station platform construction. For more information on Stride S3 bus service, visit the Stride webpage.

LFP Garbage Collector bids farewell to his customers

Lake Forest Park customers bringing their garbage bins in last week found a letter from their garbageman announcing his retirement and bidding them farewell.

It isn't just the trees that people love about Lake Forest Park.

Here's the letter:

Community Preparedness Fair October 10, 2026

A fun, free, family‑friendly day is coming to Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park and everyone in the community is invited. No registration, no cost, just show up and enjoy a lively event filled with practical preparedness skills, hands‑on activities, and great conversations with local emergency experts.

This year’s fair features presentations, demos, resource materials, emergency radio, drones, first aid, fire suppression, water & sanitation tips, and more. All designed to help you learn simple skills that make a big difference when it matters most.

Thanks to generous donations from Westlake Ace Hardware Lake Forest Park, visitors can win free preparedness gear while exploring the event.

It’s the perfect day to ask questions, get real information, try out equipment, and connect with your community. Bring your family, bring your neighbors, and help spread the word.

More information is available on the NEMCo website.

Bettelinn Brown shares her Civics display at the Richmond Beach Library

Bettelinn Brown at the Richmond Beach Library
Photo by Anina Sill

Bettelinn Brown recently shared her civics display at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

It was a pleasure to experience her passion for community involvement! She has done displays at Shorecrest High School and the Shoreline Senior Center, been a native plant steward, and was a 2026 Shoreline Community Champion Award nominee.

Help add to the LFP Climate Hub mural

The LFP Climate Hub will celebrate its first birthday in October. To get ready for the anniversary the LFP Climate Hub is adding to the existing mural this Sunday, September 27, 2026, between 10am and 2pm. The smaller wall will feature a salmon stream, a waterfall and local wildlife.

You are invited to help paint this new part of the mural. There are a few slots still available. Sign up here

Even if all the slots are filled, stop by, see the progress on the mural and more than likely there will be a paintbrush available for a couple of minutes so everyone can add some paint to the mural.

When you arrive stop by the painting table, watch for other activities and see a gallery of fabulous artwork created by students from the Lake Forest Park Elementary Climate Club.

LFP Climate Hub board members will be around to answer your question about the LFP Climate Hub, share new and exciting projects and the best ways to get involved.

The LFP Climate Hub is stage right at Third Place Commons. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.

LFP CLIMATE HUB MURAL PAINTING DAY

Scan this code with your smartphone to find a painting slot.

Richmond Beach Halloween Carnival

The Richmond Beach Halloween Carnival (supported by a mini-grant from the City of Shoreline) at Syre Elementary is 3 weeks away (October 17) - there are still teen and adult volunteer opportunities available, and your help is needed!

Sign up now to help us keep our games staffed and our participants happy. Families with young children, we hope to see you there - we're open from 2pm - 6pm, with a soft opening for people with sensory or physical disabilities at 1pm.

Shorecrest boys varsity tennis vs Mountlake Terrace 9/23/26

Mihai Stransky, Shorecrest
Photo by Miles Mason

Boys varsity tennis

9/23/2026
Shorecrest 5, Mountlake Terrace 2

Singles

Mihai Stransky (S) def. Stephen Valmeyer 6-0, 6-0.
Lleyton Hoy (S) def. Tyson Castaneda 6-0, 6-3.
Miles Garbaccio (S) def. Praise Ngo 6-1, 6-0.
Jasper Dahl (S) def. Jaedon Bell 6-2, 6-4.

Miles Garbacio, Shorecrest
Photo by Miles Mason

Doubles

Gabe Kurniawan-Sam Cho (MT) def. Eli Barr-Grant Carpenter 2-6, 6-2, 10-4.
Levi Leptich-Moses Klein (S) def. Vikram Bland-Carlos Brown 6-2, 4-6, 8-10.
Takuma Osiegawa-Andy Vuong (MT) def. Keane Patterson-Kaden Strang 3-6, 6-3, 6-10.

Coach Rob Mann

Travels with Charlie: Look for Fall Flower Beauty

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Autumn Crocus fragile and beautiful blooms.
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Fall is here… Out for a Fall walk with Charlie on these beautiful days. Beautiful fall colors and contrasts.

Cutleaf Coneflower
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Cutleaf Coneflower flower is still magnificent as it proceeds to making seeds. I walked past this flower, but this turned me around to take a photo.

Here are a couple shots from walks around our neighborhood. Charlie has learned to patiently wait for me to take photos of things that he has no interest in. As a balance, I stop and let him sniff something I have no interest in.

The wonderful part is that we are out there sharing our walk together… Lots going on while you are outside. Look for Fall Flower Beauty. It’s everywhere.

Cheers,
Gordon Snyder

Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Assignment

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 23 - 29

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: September 23 - 29
Fall is officially here! Take an evening stroll through the Ridgecrest Art Walk, slow down with autumn forest bathing at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, hunt for creative treasures at Salvation’s Textile Extravaganza, or spend Saturday morning at the Shoreline Farmers Market. Live music, local art, cookies, community gatherings, and even a little space innovation, there’s something fun happening all week.

Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must-attend events of the week!
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)

Wednesday, September 23
Free Live Music at North City Bistro
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, North City Bistro
Live Music At North City Bistro Every Wednesday from 4-6 PM!

Accessory Dwelling Units Info Session
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline Tool Library
Join the City of Shoreline in learning about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), hosted at the Shoreline Tool Library!

Thursday, September 24
Ridgecrest Art Walk
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Infront of the Shorelake Art Gallery
Join us for the Ridgecrest Art Walk starting at NE 165th Street.

Autumn Guided Forest Bathing
5:30 PM, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Join us at the garden for a Guided Forest Bathing! Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is in partnership with Cascadia Forest Therapy, who will host a one-of-a-kind nature experience.

Constitution with a Beat
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall
Join us for a special community reading of the United States Constitution accompanied by live background music.

Friday, September 25
Ellipsis Cookie Friday Walk Up Window @ SALVATION
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Salvation Artists Collective
Cookies for grownups. And for kids. Handmade, delicious, irresistible cookies.

Shoreline Teen Center Art Club
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Shrinky Dink Keychains & Jewelry (participant-led). Create some fun miniatures during our participant-led Shrinky Dink craft day! We will have materials for you to turn your creations into keychains or jewelry.

Trivia Night at the Shoreline Senior Center
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Shoreline Senior Center

Saturday, September 26

Shoreline Farmers Market
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.

Shoreline Walks - Richmond Beach 3 Parks
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meetup Location: Meet at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church at 15th Ave NW and NW 195th St. Meet in the parking lot along 15th Ave NW side.

Get cozy: September Textile Extravaganza at Salvation!
Saturday, September 26 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Salvation Artist Collective
Drop by Salvation to explore a special selection of vintage and reclaimed fabrics, ribbons, buttons, and craft supplies. It’s the perfect spot to gather unique materials for upcoming holiday gifts and seasonal projects.

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Annual Garden Party
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Innis Arden Clubhouse
Celebrate community, connection, and the garden we share together at the Garden Party Auction 2026.

Sunday, September 27
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fresh local food, live music, and fun for all ages!

Work Party at Paramount Open Space Park
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Paramount Open Space
Volunteers needed to help battle the bindweed that is trying to take over! We will mostly be removing bindweed plus anything else in the way (ivy, blackberry, Herb Robert, etc.).

Monday, September 28
Seattle Space Week: North Sound Innovators
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Peace of Mind Brewing
Join us as we celebrate Seattle Space Week and Oktoberfest, North Sound style. Come for the good cheer and to celebrate the 80+ organizations and businesses in our area supporting space innovation.

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

Shoreline Music Summit
Saturday, October 3 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Shoreline College
Now in its 8th year, the Summit brings the PNW music community together for a full day of conversations, workshops, performances, and the kind of hanging-out-between-sessions connections that can end up mattering just as much as what happens onstage.

3rd Annual Navigating Success Small Business Forum
Wednesday, October 7 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shoreline City Hall
2026 Navigating Success & Networking Small Business Forum is your opportunity to connect with and support the thriving business community in Shoreline!

Monster Mash at SALVATION!
Friday, October 9 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Salvation Artist Collective
Join us afterhours for a spooky, family friendly time with new vendors, flash tattoos, fresh cookies, a custom craft table, and a ghoulish movie on an outdoor projector.

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
City of Shoreline - Official city news and resources.
Become a Destination Shoreline Partner, learn more here.

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