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Local author Gordon Braun will discuss his memoir, "The Boy From a Town That Isn't Even a Town," at Ridgecrest Books on September 20, 2025. The event highlights Braun's experiences growing up in Shoreline during the late 1960s, offering insights into a transformative era.
Lake Forest Park City Council approved a contract with Johansen Construction Company for an $8.6 million roundabout project at the intersection of Ballinger Way NE and 40th Place NE. The construction, set to begin in the second half of 2025, aims to enhance safety and promote non-vehicular travel in the area.
King County Executive Shannon Braddock announced $755,000 in grants for local hunger relief organizations after federal funding cuts halted plans for a regional food hub. The funding will enable 22 recipients to acquire essential equipment for storing and distributing fresh food to those in need.
Hilary Franz, Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, reflects on the five-year anniversary of the Labor Day Firestorm that devastated over 600,000 acres in 2020. In response, Washington invested $500 million in wildfire resources and quadrupled firefighting capacity, leading to a 95% containment rate for fires under 10 acres in recent years.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor will present her new book at Third Place Books on September 12, 2025. A sign-waving event is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. along Bothell and Ballinger Way NE to show support for her book signing.
Lake Forest Park will host a city-wide yard sale on Saturday, September 13, 2025, featuring over 38 participating households. The event runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, offering a variety of items including furniture and kids' gear. Community volunteers from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board are organizing the sale.
A power outage affected 2,800 City Light customers in Shoreline on September 11, 2025. Restoration efforts left 80 customers without power at midnight, with full service expected by Friday morning. An unrelated equipment failure in the Ballinger neighborhood impacted one additional customer.
The NE 145th St overpass over I-5 remains closed in both directions, affecting traffic between 1st Ave NE and 5th Ave NE. The southbound on-ramp to I-5 and the southbound off-ramp to NE 145th are also closed, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke at Third Place Books in Shoreline on September 12, 2025. Tickets for the event sold out almost immediately after being announced, reflecting her significant popularity and the public's interest in her insights.
Shorewood boys tennis team secured victories against Shorecrest in multiple matches, showcasing strong performance in both singles and doubles. Notable wins included Riley Boyd defeating Zane Weber 6-1, 6-4, and the doubles pair of Eli Sheffield and Drew Johnson winning 6-2, 6-2.