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Shoreline Council approved an additional $7.5 million for the delayed 145th Street Project, escalating costs to nearly $50 million. Councilmember Scully criticized delays attributed to Seattle's utility companies and questioned the value of a roundabout simulator costing $66,500.
Seattle's Convention Center expansion, Summit, added 573,770 square feet of event space, nearly doubling its capacity. The facility includes a 14,000-square-foot outdoor Garden Terrace, featuring a pollinator garden that supports sustainability efforts.
Shoreline College offers two summer camps designed to foster creativity and confidence in children aged 8 to 16. The Dandylyon Drama Summer Theater Camp focuses on vocal and acting skills, while the Filmmaking with Rising Reels & Black Rocket camp teaches video production techniques. Both camps provide hands-on experiences and culminate in performances or projects for family and friends.
Lake Forest Park invites residents to provide feedback on the Lakefront Open House project through an open survey until July 1, 2025. Workshop exhibits from the event are accessible online, offering additional details about the project. Community engagement is encouraged to shape the future of the park.
Edmonds SnoKing AAUW awarded $12,000 in scholarships to six young women at an event on June 7, 2025. The organization raises funds annually for their AE3 Foundation to support educational opportunities. One recipient, Kristy Thien Ly Ho from Cascade High School, was unable to attend the ceremony.
Axel Breeden, a second grader from Parkwood Elementary, qualified for the national Braille Challenge finals in Los Angeles after scoring high in the Washington regional competition. This annual event, initiated by the Braille Institute in 2000, aims to enhance braille literacy skills among students who are blind or visually impaired. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony livestreamed on June 28.
1st District lawmakers will hold an information session for residents on the 2025 legislative session. Scheduled for June 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, the event will take place at Cascadia College in Bothell. Attendees can engage with Senator Derek Stanford and Representatives Shelley Kloba and Davina Duerr.
Bloodworks Northwest urges residents to donate blood as summer begins, when donations typically decline but demand increases. Nine mobile donation events are scheduled in Shoreline and surrounding areas, with more in Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett. Donors can schedule appointments online or by calling 1-800-398-7888.
Shoreline School District offers free meals for children and teens ages 1 to 18 from July 8 to July 31 at Echo Lake Elementary School. Breakfast and lunch will be served on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For more information, contact the district's nutrition services or visit their website.
Shoreline's transportation sector accounts for 55% of its greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from gasoline-powered vehicles. The city aims to cut these emissions by 60% by 2030 and is promoting alternative transportation methods, including a new e-bike program. The Pedal Forward Shoreline initiative will distribute about 100 free e-bikes to residents in a targeted area to enhance connectivity and improve air quality.