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Shorewood's boys cross country team won the WesCo South League Title for the fourth consecutive year, while the girls team finished a close second. Senior Max Billett claimed the individual title, contributing to the team's success as they prepare for the NW District 1 Championships next weekend.
City Light crews restored power to all but 25 customers in North Seattle by 9:20 PM on October 26, 2025. The remaining outages involve complex issues, leaving those customers hoping for alternative heating sources. The restoration efforts lasted 24 hours, benefiting thousands in the region.
All lanes on SR 104/Ballinger Way will likely reopen on November 7, 2025, as construction on a new fish passage nears completion. Ongoing challenges with underground sewer work in sandy, silty soils have delayed progress, but the contractor plans to work 24 hours a day to expedite the project.
Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe Rescue) merged with Hidden Gem Cat Rescue on October 20, 2025, enhancing their capacity to care for orphaned neonatal kittens. This collaboration allows SAFe Rescue to leverage Hidden Gem's trained caregivers and resources, addressing the growing need for support in Washington state.
Sound Transit will conduct nighttime landscaping work under the guideway from 200th St to 205th St/SR 104 starting Monday, October 27. The project includes mulching and hydroseeding, with work scheduled from 9 PM to 5 AM. Contingency dates extend from October 29 to 31, subject to weather conditions.
Shorecrest girls cross country team claimed victories in both varsity and junior varsity races at the WesCo Championships on October 25, 2025. Despite challenging conditions, many athletes achieved personal bests in the 5K race. The boys teams finished 5th and 6th, respectively, marking the end of the junior varsity season.
High winds caused significant power outages across King County, affecting over 28,000 customers. Shoreline experienced scattered outages, with reports indicating areas of Lake Forest Park also impacted. Spiro's closed early due to power loss but has since restored service.
Alaska Airlines resumed normal operations after an IT outage on October 23, 2025, which caused a systemwide ground stop. The disruption affected nearly 50,000 customers and led to 139 cancellations on Friday. The airline has canceled nine flights as of Saturday while working to recover.
Shoreline Area News issued a traffic warning for the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park regions. Residents can follow updates on their website or social media platforms. This advisory aims to inform the community about potential disruptions.
Lake Forest Park faces a public safety budget deficit of $700,000 due to rising police costs. Proposition 1 proposes a temporary property tax increase of about $220 annually for the average homeowner to address this deficit. The measure aims to maintain essential public safety services without depleting the city's savings.