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Shoreline seeks community members for its Pool Facility Advisory Committee, which will meet from September 2025 to February 2026. The committee will provide recommendations on pool designs and costs to aid the City Council's decision on funding for a potential pool facility. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on July 28, 2025.
The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association hosts the seventh annual Wet N’ Wild event on July 12, 2025, from 3-5 PM at Sunset School Park in Shoreline, WA. Families are invited to enjoy free summer activities, including sprinklers, a slip n’ slide, and water balloons. Attendees should bring chairs and beach towels for a day of fun.
Grocery Outlet will open a new store in the former CompUSA location in Mountlake Terrace, set to launch in August. The owners are currently hiring staff and will host a hiring fair on July 1 and July 2, 2025. Interested applicants can also apply online or via email.
Paramedic Craig Overfield retired after 30 years of dedicated service with the Shoreline Fire department. He began his career as a volunteer in 1989 and ultimately achieved his Paramedic certification, providing care to countless patients. Overfield is remembered for his clinical skill, leadership, and ability to bring humor to challenging situations.
Snohomish County enacted a burn ban from July 1 to August 31, prohibiting yard debris and land clearing burns. Recreational fires in approved fire pits remain permitted year-round, with specific safety guidelines. Violators may face penalties for creating harmful smoke or burning prohibited materials.
Low-cost naturopathic medical appointments are available every Tuesday at the Shoreline LFP Senior Activity Center from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Senior students from Bastyr University provide full services under the supervision of Dr. Kris Somol, ND. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for seniors in the community.
July 2025 experienced a notable decline in the housing market, with only 31 homes sold, marking a significant drop in activity. Pricing softened, giving buyers more leverage in negotiations. This shift indicates a changing landscape for the Shoreline area real estate market.
The Trump administration's recent changes to broadband funding rules have disrupted Washington's plans to distribute $1.2 billion aimed at improving high-speed internet access. The new guidance prioritizes a "technology neutral" stance, potentially benefitting companies like Elon Musk's Starlink. State officials face a tight deadline to re-evaluate applications previously submitted under the old regulations.
Seafair’s 4th of July celebration will feature events at Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park, offering entertainment, food, and a fireworks show. Gates open at 3:00 PM, with a fireworks display scheduled for 10:20 PM. Due to capacity limits, Gas Works Park will close its gates by 8:00 PM or when full.
President Trump's budget bill, currently under Senate discussion, could add trillions to the federal deficit and benefit the wealthy through tax breaks, while cutting social safety net programs. The bill faces significant opposition from the public, as recent polls indicate widespread disapproval. Activists gathered in Shoreline to protest the bill and discuss various social issues, with more events planned throughout July.