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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.
Shari's restaurant chain has closed all but five of its locations in Washington state due to massive debts, leaving all Oregon locations shuttered. The Shoreline site, which closed in August 2024, has now been demolished.
Shoreline hosts a variety of community events from July 23 to 29, including an outdoor family movie night featuring "Moana 2" and the SurfXSurfwest 2025 surf rock festival. Other highlights include Kids Day at the Farmers Market and Shakespeare in the Park, catering to families and arts enthusiasts alike.
Blood supplies typically dwindle during summer, worsened this year by floods in Texas and New Jersey. Bloodworks NW organizes three Emergency Drives in Shoreline on August 1 and 4 to boost donations. Community members are encouraged to participate and spread the word.
The Shoreline Library will host an information program titled "Your Vote, Your Voice: Register and Vote" on July 22, 2025. This event aims to educate attendees on the voter registration process and the importance of participating in elections. Local officials encourage community engagement in the democratic process.
Shorewood's Rylie Gettmann and Luke Madath excelled at the 10th Annual Snohomish Summer Smash, winning multiple tennis titles. The tournament, held from July 17-20, 2025, featured 175 players from over thirty high schools and has grown significantly since its inception.
The Teamsters union and Republic Services resolved their contract dispute, ending a two-week strike. Republic Services resumed normal collection schedules in King and Snohomish counties on July 21, 2025, with impacted customers receiving service credits. The company plans to collect double the normal amount of waste at no extra charge on the next scheduled service day.
Lucas Harrison, Khaysia Lutfi, and Aidan Cavanaugh received scholarships totaling $1,000 each from the Edmonds Driftwood Players. These awards recognize their achievements in technical theatre and the performing arts, supporting their educational pursuits at Western Washington University and Hofstra University.