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Rite Aid will close its Shoreline locations, with the Ballinger Way store shutting down on August 11, 2025. Pharmacy customers will have their prescriptions transferred to a nearby Bartells, which is converting to a CVS. The future of the Richmond Beach Rd location remains uncertain.
Shoreline residents can attend free climate-smart gardening classes offered by the City of Shoreline and WSU Extension Master Gardeners. The classes will cover topics like drought-resistant planting and pollinator support, helping participants reduce their carbon footprint at home.
Shoreline School District offers free meals for kids and teens aged 18 and under at five locations from June 30 to August 29, 2025. No registration is required, and meals must be consumed on-site at some locations. Echo Lake Elementary serves breakfast and lunch only on specific days.
Washington law prohibits campaigning for or against ballot measures during City Council meetings. Residents may express their opinions outside of official meetings using personal resources. The City reminds citizens that public facilities cannot be used for such purposes.
Lake Forest Park seeks residents for “Pro” and “Con” committees to draft statements for a Public Safety Levy Lid Lift on the November 4, 2025, ballot. Interested individuals must apply by July 24, 2025, to City Clerk Matt McLean. The committees will create a 200-word statement and a 75-word rebuttal regarding the proposed measure.
The City of Shoreline plans to introduce a ballot measure in 2026 for a public indoor pool facility. Community members can participate in the design process through an advisory committee, summer engagement events, and a November open house. Input is sought on facility features such as lap swimming and accessible entry.
King County Council approved an additional 0.1% sales tax to fund public safety and essential services amid a $160 million budget deficit. The measure, co-sponsored by Council Chair Girmay Zahilay, aims to sustain critical services in law enforcement and public health. The tax will take effect on October 1, 2025, with revenue collection beginning in January 2026.
An 8-year-old student from Highland Terrace Elementary urges voters to support a supplemental levy for Shoreline schools. Stella Romischer emphasizes the importance of funding for maintaining teaching positions and special programs that benefit future students. She highlights her positive experiences with teachers and school facilities, advocating for the future of public education in the area.
The North City Jazz Walk returns on August 12, 2025, featuring seven jazz bands across various venues in Shoreline from 6 PM to 11 PM. The event includes food, drink, and two outdoor performances, with 15th Ave NE closed for attendees. Since its inception in 2007, the Jazz Walk has become a key cultural event in Seattle.