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Traffic crashes are increasing in Shoreline, particularly affecting pedestrians. The North City Neighborhood Association and Urbanist Shoreline will host a community conversation on street design and traffic safety on May 7, 2025, featuring experts from the local traffic engineering and civil engineering fields.
Woodway Town Hall will host an emergency preparedness presentation on May 8, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Sammie Keller from Snohomish County Emergency Management Services will educate residents on household emergency preparedness and the goals of the Woodway Ready Program. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP and help spread awareness in their neighborhoods.
Urbanist Shoreline will install inverted U bike racks at five Shoreline businesses for free during May, designated as Bike Month. Business owners interested in this initiative must complete a brief application by May 7, 2025. Notifications about rack installations will occur by May 13, with installations completed by the month's end.
Mayor Tom French commemorated Deputy Mayor Bodi during Arbor Day celebrations at Horizon View Park in Lake Forest Park. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board provided updates on the Lakefront Park Project, followed by a guided tour led by Professor Dick Olmstead. The event highlighted community engagement and environmental advocacy.
Governor Bob Ferguson commended legislators for their efforts in addressing a $16 billion budget shortfall during the 2025 legislative session. He emphasized the importance of realistic revenue projections and maintaining the Rainy Day Fund while rejecting unsustainable tax proposals. Ferguson plans to review the final budget thoroughly before sharing further insights with the public.
The Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation awarded $26,000 to 48 struggling public school music programs in the Shoreline School District, benefiting over 12,000 students. The funding will support essential classroom needs, including instruments and educational materials, as part of the Music Counts! Program. An annual fundraising dinner featuring local student performances is set for May 16, 2025.
The Andrew Sords trio will perform Brahms's Horn Trio in E-flat on May 18, 2025, at St. Dunstan's, featuring Seattle Symphony tubist John DiCesare. This concert will conclude the 2024-2025 Concert Series, showcasing works by Chopin and Sarasate while providing light refreshments afterward.
A vehicle crashed through the front wall of the UW Medicine Primary Care Clinic in Aurora Village on Saturday morning. The driver, who accidentally pressed the gas instead of the brake, sustained minor injuries, while her older female passenger was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the clinic's occupants.
Shoreline Free Methodist Church hosts the Community Family Fest on May 3, 2025, from 1-4 PM, promoting affordable childcare and fair wages for educators. Families can engage in activities including yoga, mural creation, and rock painting, while enjoying free food. The event is organized by Kat Hill, a MomsRising Washington MomsForce Fellow.
A volunteer work party at Midvale Gardens in Shoreline is scheduled for May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will lay down cardboard and wood chips to improve the site, which has been neglected and previously used by homeless individuals. Community members aim to restore the area while addressing safety concerns from discarded needles.