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The Shoreline Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 192nd Park n Ride lot on Aurora, featuring local produce, live music, and food trucks. The event will also include games, face painting, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony from the Shoreline Chamber.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day will take place on June 6, 2025, with events in Shoreline and Edmonds. Supporters emphasize the need to address gun violence as a public health crisis and advocate for common-sense solutions.
Lake Forest Park Police Chief Mike Harden warns that without a temporary levy increase, public safety services in the community are at risk. The department faces budget constraints due to rising costs and staffing challenges, which threaten response times and officer wellness. Community support through the levy is essential to maintain safety operations.
King County will deploy new park rangers starting June 7 to enhance safety and curb trailhead break-ins. The program, funded with $1.6 million, will establish six permanent ranger positions and five seasonal roles across regional parks, trails, and conservation areas. Community outreach indicated a strong desire for increased staff presence to improve visitor safety.
James Huffman from Lake Forest Park has been appointed Executive Chef at Canlis, marking the first time a local has held the position. Huffman has spent nine years at Canlis after beginning his culinary career at Kidd Valley and later working at Cafe Juanita. This appointment strengthens the restaurant's local ties, as owner Mark Canlis supports community initiatives like the Ching Community Garden.
Over 100 community members painted a mural at Third Place Commons, led by artist Debbie Tomassi. The mural, designed as a "paint by number," supports the LFP Climate Hub, a resource aimed at addressing climate change and fostering community engagement.
SUN Bucks, a federal program, provides $120 per eligible child to families who lose access to free school meals during summer. The initiative aims to alleviate food insecurity by allowing families to purchase groceries at various locations.
Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd died on March 2, 2024, after being struck by an impaired driver traveling over 100 miles per hour. Raul Benitez-Santana faces vehicular homicide and assault charges following a jury's guilty verdict, which offers some relief to Gadd's family and colleagues.
The Shoreline Tool Library, opened on January 6, 2024, promotes community sharing and sustainability through tool lending and various resources. Operated by Seattle REconomy, it offers pay-what-you-can memberships and hosts events like Fix-It Night and Community Threads. The library aims to foster climate resilience and empower residents.
King’s High School secured both the boys and girls Class 1A state track and field titles in Yakima, with the girls finishing 22 points ahead of second-place Lynden Christian. The boys won by a narrow margin of half a point over Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls). Kimberly Beard excelled in the hammer throw, achieving a personal best of 152 feet, 5 inches, and later threw 176 feet, 5 inches in a separate competition.