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King County Metro purchased a former Les Schwab lot on Aurora Avenue for $2.9 million to relocate its Access paratransit facility from the Ridgecrest neighborhood. This decision follows disputes with the City of Shoreline over the legality of the current bus base. Metro must vacate the Ridgecrest site by June 30, 2027.
Lake Forest Park City Council appointed Ashton Alvarez McCartney to Council Position 2 on June 5, 2025. McCartney, a longtime resident with over a decade in employee-benefits consulting, will serve until the November 2025 General Election. Mayor Thomas French praised her community ties and commitment to public service.
The Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society will host an organ concert featuring Donnie Rankin on June 7, 2025. The concert will showcase the 3-manual 25-rank Kimball-Wurlitzer organ. This event promises to be a highlight for local music enthusiasts.
The Washington State Library announced closures for its research library and the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library due to a lack of funding in the 2025-27 state budget. Both facilities will close on July 1, 2025, impacting access to vital resources and programs for underserved residents.
The Shoreline Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 192nd Park n Ride lot on Aurora, featuring local produce, live music, and food trucks. The event will also include games, face painting, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony from the Shoreline Chamber.
ShoreLake Arts partners with Operation Art to Heal for an all-veteran art show emphasizing that "Art Saves." The exhibit features six veteran artists and showcases their diverse works this Saturday. The initiative aims to help veterans heal from trauma and combat suicide.
Snohomish County will repaint all street lines in Woodway on Sunday, June 8, 2025, starting around noon and finishing by 6 PM. Cones may be placed around wet paint to prevent vehicles from crossing over.
Crews will alternate traffic on N 145th Street in Shoreline between Corliss Ave N and 1st Ave NE from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for roadway paving work. Significant backups are expected in both directions, prompting drivers to plan for extra travel time and consider alternate routes.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day will take place on June 6, 2025, with events in Shoreline and Edmonds. Supporters emphasize the need to address gun violence as a public health crisis and advocate for common-sense solutions.
James Huffman from Lake Forest Park has been appointed Executive Chef at Canlis, marking the first time a local has held the position. Huffman has spent nine years at Canlis after beginning his culinary career at Kidd Valley and later working at Cafe Juanita. This appointment strengthens the restaurant's local ties, as owner Mark Canlis supports community initiatives like the Ching Community Garden.