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Shoreline College and Shoreline Fire will offer two intensive training courses for adults 18 and over this August, focusing on fire service and wildland firefighting skills. The courses, held from August 11-15, 2025, will cover essential topics such as hose operations, SCBA use, and fire behavior strategies, with a fee of $150.
Sempervivum plants are beginning to bloom, marking the start of their flowering season. This event is notable for local gardeners and plant enthusiasts in the region. The article provides insights into the care and maintenance of these resilient plants.
Shoreline officials released a draft Park Facilities ADA Transition Plan, seeking community feedback by August 15, 2025. The plan addresses accessibility barriers in local parks and outlines priorities for improvements based on community input. A City Council meeting to discuss the plan is scheduled for August 11, 2025.
Washington's LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Subnetwork crisis line will close, raising concerns about increased demand on the main 988 Lifeline. The line previously provided tailored support to LGBTQIA2S+ youth, who face heightened mental health risks. Officials pledge to ensure 988 counselors are trained to meet the needs of these young individuals.
Shoreview Park in Shoreline hosts a 6-day pickleball tournament featuring 18 courts and cash prizes for divisions ranging from 3.0 to 4.5 skill levels. The event, which runs until July 20, 2025, has attracted 875 players and includes an exciting Border Battle between Washington and Oregon.
The North City Jazz Walk is scheduled for August 12, 2025, in Walk, Belgium. This event will celebrate local jazz music and culture, attracting residents and visitors alike. It aims to enhance community engagement through music and art.
Energize Shoreline will host free workshops this summer to educate residents about installing energy-efficient heat pumps. Participants can receive a $2,500 discount on qualifying systems and learn about various incentives. Workshops will be held at Shoreline City Hall and online via Zoom.
Eighteen public trees were removed along 15th Ave NE for a new skilled nursing facility, with an additional 175 trees permitted for removal. The Department of Social and Health Services must fund frontage improvements, including tree replacements and pedestrian paths. The project will retain 80% of the trees on the Fircrest campus, preserving the urban forest.
Birds Connect Seattle will host an event focused on local wildlife and garden hospitality on July 17, 2025. Attendees can learn about the birds that inhabit their yards while enjoying refreshments and community engagement. This initiative aims to foster a connection between residents and their natural surroundings.
BECU Ballinger and DestinationShoreline.com host a Backpack Drive until August 16, 2025, to collect large, neutral-colored backpacks for Shoreline students in need. Donations can be dropped off at BECU Ballinger during business hours. An Open House event on August 15, 2025, will feature school supplies and snacks.