#Lynnwood Election in 2 minutes:

Voters slow to return ballots compared to four years ago. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/voters-slo...

The Urbanist north end 2025 General Election Endorsements www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/16/2...

Inflatable Frogs sold out at Spirit Halloween in Shoreline. Nearest is 870 miles away (says the clerk). Still some anti fascist blowup costumes left in stock

According to the King County 2024 point-in-time count, North King County had the worst homeless shelter shortage in the county. The 2024 KCRHA PIT Count estimated 1,900 people were experiencing homelessness in North King County, but there were only 198 beds lakecitypartners.org/winter-shelt...

Thanks volunteers and city of Shoreline! Getting ready for planting soon

In Dio’s 2020 track, “Sorry,” he raps, “Sorry, not sorry; For doing black face at that party… I thought it would help me with the Black chick…” Apparently, the stunt backfired. “It didn’t really help me hit it,” he raps. Instead, “Shaniqua looked like she was about to explode,” he recalls.

Shoreline School District voters approved a supplemental one-year levy by wide margins in the August 5 primary. Some city council races in Lake Forest Park and Kenmore are close. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/voters-app... Thanks to @weill.org for the excellent data visualizations

A year ago, LFP became the first city to install 24-hour speed cameras authorized under a new state law. Ticket revenue funded traffic safety studies, court clerks, police officers, and new police cars. Crosswalks and more cameras may also be funded. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/lake-fores...

Uneven Payouts, Unclear Plans; North King Opioid Funds local.interurbancanopy.news/p/uneven-pay... As Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, and Lynnwood accept opioid epidemic payouts, how much each city receives and how the funds will be spent varies widely.

The Shoreline city council abolished parking mandates at the August 11th meeting, joining Bothell, Spokane, Port Townsend, Bellingham, and Bremerton in scrapping the “arbitrary” rules. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-...

I had coffee with State Representative Lauren Davis to talk about the 2025 session. She discussed her Domestic Violence Co-Responder (HB 1498) and Certified Peer Support Specialists (SHB 1427) bills. Both passed with bi-partisan support. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/coffee-wit...

I wonder if LFP is also be out of compliance with the same state law and county policies. LFP has not allowed shelters where hotels are allowed as required under HB1220. And AHC said the LFP plan had problems similar to Mercer Island's local.interurbancanopy.news/p/lake-fores...

Just returned from a car-free backpacking trip along the Olympic Coast, thanks to Clallam Transit (funded by the climate commitment act).

The Urbanist primary endorsements north cheat sheet Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin Everett CC P1 Sam Hem Kenmore CC P2 Caitlin Sullivan Lake Forest Park P1 Semra Riddle Lynnwood CC P1 Derica Escamilla Lynnwood CC P3 Josh Binda Woodinville CC P5 Sarah Arndt www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/16/2...

Bothell legalized neighborhood businesses and eased parking mandates (as I reported a month ago)

It's big, hazardous, non-native and not very old. But 
Shoreline again blocked the removal of the Firlands giant sequoia for another six months despite objections from the owner who is trying to sell the property. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-...

Gotta keep the donors happy, even if it means not really making a clear distinction or choice.

Odd to see Progressive Voters Guide repeating racist smears against Lynnwood's Josh Binda. Citing “concerns among many progressive leaders” as sources, @fusewashington.org suggests maybe his inexperienced, white, and not-progressive challengers are fine progressivevotersguide.com/washington/2...

LFP council approved a ballot measure to fund police. Despite cuts, the city still faces a deficit saying police costs have increased. Similar to other Sheriff contract cities, neighboring Shoreline and Kenmore spend 40% less per-capita on police than LFP local.interurbancanopy.news/p/lake-fores...

Two Democratic state lawmakers are set to clash in 2026 in one of the party’s strongholds in western Washington. #waleg #waelex washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/07/d...

A market hall is very on our radar in Bothell

Wilson, who has been in elected office for a decade and is a candidate for King County executive, was booked into the King County Correctional Facility Wednesday, according to records.

Saying he will restore integrity and deliver transparent, effective leadership, Shoreline Mayor, Chris Roberts, announced a run for King County Assessor for the 2026 election. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-...

Shoreline Mayor Chris Robert is running for King County Assessor electroberts.com

Bellevue launches Community Court bellevuewa.gov/sites/defaul... Following Shoreline, Kenmore, Redmond, and Auburn, the City of Bellevue will partner with King County District Court to provide Community Court, an alternative to traditional court for nonviolent misdemeanor cases.

Shoreline is a wonderful place to live - and I am proud to welcome our new residents into our community.

Bothell to permit neighborhood businesses and lift parking mandates local.interurbancanopy.news/p/bothell-to...

Kenmore will get mobile traffic safety cameras local.interurbancanopy.news/p/kenmore-wi...

Shoreline gets heartburn from 145th costs and roundabout simulator. Cost overruns and delays caused by Seattle blamed. City will use a roundabout simulator to teach drivers how to navigate the 145th and I-5 interchange local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-...

Lake Forest Park plans to defer affordable housing policies using a "parking lot” for later consideration. The city plans to meet only the minimum Middle Housing and ADU state mandates. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/lfp-puts-a...

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. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/lfp-city-c...

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. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/thanks-new...

This Friday evening, May 30, join Urbanist Shoreline for a Bike Month field trip to Woodinville for ice cream. We'll ride at a slow, safe and social pace from Shoreline to downtown Woodinville. Or take transit. Details and RSVP urbanistshoreline.org

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. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/cooling-si...

Hey King County hikers: here's an opportunity to take transit-to-trails this season with Trailhead Direct! Trailhead Direct, King County’s transit-to-trails service, runs from May 24-Sept. 1 (including holidays). Find routes and schedules, learn about fares and more 🚌

Sound Transit’s number 2 from Lynwood to Redmond delayed again to early 2026

I call it the Brier Triangle. That mysterious area bounded by the county line, I-5 and 405.

NEW: 23 elected officials, including state Rep. Darya Farivar, have just written to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to demand the city provide Tent City 4 access to the Lake City Community Center site and ensure the 120 TC4 residents have a place to relocate to tomorrow.

BREAKING: At a special meeting of Tent City 4 residents, SHARE/WHEEL just announced that the city of Seattle has granted TC4 authorization to relocate the original Lake City Community Center site as was promised — a victory after days of intense advocacy. They’ll begin moving in tomorrow at 9am.

The shelter disparity is particularly acute in North King county according to data shared by KCRHA at the meeting

Kenmore Council’s affordable housing mandate would encourage more middle housing. In shift away from the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the council prefers an Inclusionary Zoning mandate to incentivize smaller, more affordable Middle Housing types. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/kenmore-co...

Lake City's sanctioned encampment has nowhere to go. Cathy Moore is reportedly behind the sudden reversal

Last-Minute Rug Pull Leaves Lake City's Sanctioned Encampment, Tent City 4, With Nowhere to Go Residents say they plan to move on Saturday, with or without a new lease. publicola.com/2025/05/14/l...

In addition to being the lone opposition to a recent pro-LGBTQIA+ resolution, the two Bothell city council members not running for reelection (Mahnkey and Zornes) were also the only two on the council to vote against donating a downtown vacant lot for an affordable housing development know as Lot P

14 people competing for four city council seats in Woodinville is truly wild.

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 agenda. local.interurbancanopy.news/p/shoreline-...