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LFP City Council picks six candidates to fill vacancy
Two applicants who are running for the November election were eliminated from the pool, sparking debate.
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Thanks, new neighbors! Shoreline Schools levies on August and February ballots
District says taxes will be lower thanks to more new neighbors and paid-off debt. Vote would fund staff and programs. Webinars scheduled to learn more.
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Cooling sites opened during heat wave for rising homeless population
North King county has the worst homeless shelter shortage in the county and needs vacant and underutilized land to host temporary shelters. Cooling…
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Next week at Shoreline City Hall
Pride Month, Tree Code, Shoreline Pool and 145th Street
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Kenmore Council’s affordable housing mandate would encourage more middle housing
In a shift away from the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the Kenmore council prefers an Inclusionary Zoning mandate to incentivize smaller, more…
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Shoreline council to discuss placemaking, alleys, density, and bikes
At risk federal grants, traffic safety projects, affordable housing tax breaks, and urban forestry are also on the May 12, Shoreline city council…
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Shoreline drove 16% less
Telecommuting cut driving, preventing more emissions than Shoreline’s trees can ever sequester. Instead of more driving cuts, the Shoreline council…
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April 2025

Kenmore Police Report Highlights Regional Crisis Response Success
Kenmore Police Report shows continued low crime rate despite low staffing rates. Collaboration with King County Sheriff and Regional Crisis Response…
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Shoreline could get a Pump Track on the Interurban Trail
Shoreline could purchase a 1.35-acre vacant lot along the Interurban Trail to be developed into a Pump Track
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North King County has the worst homeless shelter shortage in the county
Compared to other cities, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, and Woodinville have the worst shortage of temporary shelters for homeless…
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August King County Park Levy would fund new parks, trails, and pools
A levy on the August ballot, co-sponsored by Council member Rod Dembowski, would bring millions for North King County recreation if passed.
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Kenmore Planning Commission recommends mandatory affordable housing
A “Inclusionary Zoning” proposal was recommended by A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) and requires at least 10% of units be affordable
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