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The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market will celebrate its 20th anniversary on June 15, 2025, with a special event featuring live music and cake. The market, which supports local farms and businesses, has become a cherished community tradition since its inception.
Tree experts from Kemp West trim branches along high voltage lines on 8th Ave NE to prevent outages. The work occurs today in Northcrest Park, as part of a contract with Seattle City Light.
Activists will gather on June 14, 2025, for the national NO KINGS protest in Lake Forest Park. The event aims to oppose perceived corruption and authoritarianism, coinciding with President Trump's birthday celebration. Participants are encouraged to bring food donations for a local food bank.
The Lake Forest Park Secret Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with advance ticket purchases available online for discounts. Attendees can navigate the gardens using Google Maps and QR codes on their cell phones. A Garden Raffle will offer prizes including gift cards and garden items.
Shorecrest High School's Class of 1975 will hold its 50th reunion on September 6, 2025, at The Nile Golf & Country Club in Mountlake Terrace. Tickets cost $75 until August 1, when the price will rise to $85. Classmates are encouraged to register even if they cannot attend for ongoing communication.
Shoreline-based Everyday Activists will continue weekly protests every Sunday in June and July, excluding June 15. A special "NO KINGS" March is scheduled for June 14, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at Shoreline's Park at Town Center, where organizers will collect hygiene items for the Hopelink food pantry.
Shoreline parks will host restoration work parties from June 11 to June 14, organized by the Green Shoreline Partnership. Events will take place at several parks, including Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and Hamlin Park, with registration available online. Volunteers can contribute to local environmental efforts while enjoying the outdoors.
Washington state filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the Justice Department's $500 million budget cuts to public safety programs. Attorney General Nick Brown criticized the cuts for undermining essential services that aid crime victims and support community safety. The lawsuit includes 17 states and aims to restore funding for critical programs.
North King County faces a critical shortage of homeless shelters, with a staggering ratio of 9.6 unsheltered individuals for each available bed. In response to a recent heatwave, the King County Regional Homeless Authority opened cooling centers to assist vulnerable populations. The agency seeks vacant land for temporary shelters amid a 26% increase in overall homelessness since 2022.
Shorewood High School athletes excelled at the State meet, with the girls' team placing 9th and the boys' team 10th in the 3A classification. Ava Enriquez won the State Championship in pole vaulting, clearing 12'6" and breaking her own school record multiple times throughout her high school career.