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Ann Aguirre will host an author event at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park on June 18, 2025, at 7 PM, featuring her latest work, "I Think I'm in Love with an Alien." The event will take place on the upper level of the Town Center, located at the intersection of Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE. This gathering offers fans an opportunity to engage directly with Aguirre and explore her creative insights.
Fircrest Nursing Facility in Shoreline received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, ranking it among the top 10% of nursing homes in Washington. Superintendent Ramanjeet Singh commended the team for their dedication and emphasized the importance of a positive attitude in achieving this recognition.
Shorewood High School's Jaden Marlow won the WA State Decathlon Championships, scoring 7152 points and breaking a 25-year meet record. He qualified for the USA U20 Championships in Eugene and currently ranks second nationally. Other Shorewood athletes will compete at Nike Outdoor Nationals later this month.
Shoreline hosts various community events from June 18 to 24, including a Fix-It Night, a Juneteenth Celebration, and a garage sale day. These activities foster local engagement and celebrate cultural heritage, inviting all residents to participate. Highlighted events provide opportunities for community connection and creativity.
The City of Lake Forest Park has declared June 22 as Octavia Butler Day in honor of the acclaimed science fiction author who lived there for the last decade of her life. A presentation featuring a video interview with Butler and a panel discussion will take place on June 23, followed by a biography release event on July 16.
Tyler Klansnic of Lake Forest Park won the 80-mile Gravel Unravel race, finishing just two seconds ahead of his closest competitor. The challenging race featured courses of varying lengths and elevations, all centered around Worthington Park in Quilcene, WA.
Shoreline parks host restoration work parties from June 18 to 22, organized by the Green Shoreline Partnership. Events take place at various parks, including Hamlin Park and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Participants can register online to contribute to local environmental efforts.
A pedestrian died after being struck by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train in Edmonds on June 15, 2025. The incident blocked ferry services and access to local roads for four hours while police investigated. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death, with no further details released by police.
The Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service will present at the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association meeting on Zoom on June 17, 2025, at 7 PM. This event aims to engage the community and raise awareness about the ACS team's activities.
All 55 attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, marking the largest settlement related to the opioid crisis. Washington state is set to receive up to $105.6 million over the next 15 years to support addiction treatment and prevention efforts.