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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.
Seattle's Summer Meals program provides free lunch and snacks for youth ages 0 to 18 at seven park locations from June 30 to August 22. Meals must be consumed on-site, and no sign-up or proof of identity is required. Activities include arts, crafts, and recreational games.
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce announced its nominees for the 2025 Chamber Award, recognizing leaders who exemplify community service and inspire involvement. The nominees are Kate Ledbetter, Lara Grauer, Kim Stege, and Rose Werelus. The awards ceremony will take place on August 15, 2025.
More than 1,300 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. this year, prompting health officials to emphasize vaccination as the primary prevention method. Dr. Paul Pottinger of UW Medicine warns that crowded travel settings increase the risk of infection for those unvaccinated.
Shoreline plans major park improvements after voters approved Proposition 1 in February 2022. Notable projects include new walkways, play areas, and public art in eight parks, with significant closures at Hamlin Park until summer 2026. Construction at Brugger's Bog Park will start in August 2025, closing the park until fall 2026.
MLT Cares successfully organized the MLT Parade on July 18, 2025, amidst challenges following the retirement of the Smith family, who had led the event for over 30 years. Attendance dropped to about a third of previous years, attributed to limited promotion and the absence of carnival festivities. Despite the smaller crowd, attendees enjoyed the parade, which featured local favorites like the Seafair Pirates.
The Little Lemon Drops junior guild will host an outdoor movie night and raffle on September 6, 2025, at Innis Arden Clubhouse to support uncompensated care for children at Seattle Children's. Attendees can enjoy a screening of "Lilo and Stitch" along with food and beverages available for purchase. Doors open at 6 PM, and children must be accompanied by adults.
A suspect stole a fire engine in Everett, causing extensive damage to parked vehicles and landscaping across multiple locations. The incident began just after 11:00 PM when the fire crew returned to find their vehicle missing. Authorities are searching for the suspect, who remains at large, but no injuries were reported.
Nurture Well Center, a primary care practice in Shoreline, has been serving the community for four years, focusing on personalized and preventative healthcare. Founded by Dr. Margaret Towolawi, the center emphasizes lifestyle medicine and unique programs like “Shop with your Doctor” and “Walk with your Doctor” to enhance patient engagement.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded degrees to 9,424 students during its Spring 2025 Commencement on May 9-10. Ceremonies took place at Camp Randall for undergraduates and at the Kohl Center for graduate candidates. Local resident Yuzhou Sa graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.