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Governor Bob Ferguson ordered flags in Washington state to be lowered to half-staff from September 11 to September 14, 2025, in memory of victims of political violence, including the recent assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. This directive aligns with the observance of national Patriot Day, honoring the victims of the 2001 tragedy. Other entities are encouraged to participate in this recognition.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor held a sold-out book-signing event for her children's book, "Just Shine," at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park on September 12, 2025. Hundreds of attendees, including children and adults, lined up hours in advance for the 6:00 PM event, which featured 800 seats filled to capacity. Sotomayor engaged with young fans by walking through the aisles and giving hugs.
Public Health closed Echo Lake due to high levels of toxic algae, warning against fishing, swimming, or allowing dogs near the water. City staff will conduct weekly water testing until King County Public Health advises reopening the lake.
Shoreline Tool Library will host a fall tool sale on October 4, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM, offering baked goods and bikes at fixed prices. Attendees can receive a 15% coupon for the Reuse Materials Store by joining the tool library community or renewing their membership. Proceeds from the sale will support the nonprofit Seattle REconomy tool libraries.
Area residents will hold sign-waving events this September, advocating for social justice at the Shoreline-Edmonds line. Organizers emphasize peaceful activism following recent violence, inviting participants to bring signs or borrow materials. Donations for a local food bank will also be accepted.
Richmond Beach will host its annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1 to 5 PM at Vault 177 and Spin Alley. The event features live music, local food, and seasonal brews in a family-friendly atmosphere. Kids can enjoy activities while adults savor traditional Oktoberfest favorites.
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.