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🌱 Patch AM: Why Shoreline’s council is taking a stand against two state initiatives.
And on the Shoreline Patch calendar - 24-Hour Laugh Fest
Hey hey Shoreline! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Shoreline's council is taking a stand against two state initiatives.
- Shoreline mourns longtime firefighter and public servant Mike Cooper
Also on today's calendar: 24-Hour Laugh Fest and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shoreline City Council opposes Washington State Initiative Nos. IL26-638 and IL26-001 (shorelineareanews.com) — Shoreline City Council has formally opposed two statewide initiatives, one restricting transgender students' participation in girls' sports and another expanding parental rights in ways the council says could limit confidential support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth. The council passed Resolution 567 after a public meeting where both residents and councilmembers could speak for or against the measures, signaling strong local concern about their impact on Shoreline schools. 
• Former County Councilmember and Edmonds Mayor Mike Cooper dies (mylynnwoodnews.com) — Shoreline residents are remembering former firefighter and lieutenant Mike Cooper, who spent decades with the Shoreline Fire Department and taught fire safety to local students. The obituary traces his life of public service, from firefighting and union leadership to roles in the state legislature, Snohomish County Council, Edmonds mayor's office, and later the Elma City Council.
📸 Around Shoreline
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shoreline
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- 24-Hour Laugh Fest →
Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds
7:30 pm - Family Day at the Market →
17171 Bothell Way NE, Seattle
10:00 am - Pop-Up Arcade
Lake Forest Park Library 17171 Bothell Way NE , Seattle, WA 98155
10:00 am - On-Campus Orientation
Shoreline Community College 4102
1:00 pm - Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) Information Session
Shoreline Community College
3:00 pm - West Seattle Class (Branch class)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California Ave SW, Seattle, United States
7:00 pm - Grades Are Available to Students
Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 - PBT Information Sessions
Shoreline Community College Zoom
4:00 pm - Angora Grotto
Scottish Rite Masonic Center Seattle Scottish Rite 1207 N 152nd Street, Shoreline WA 98133 US
6:30 pm - Pajama Story Time
Lake Forest Park Library 17171 Bothell Way NE , Seattle, WA 98155
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Shoreline Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Author Visit: "Sharp" with Therese Huston
Kenmore Library 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028
11:30 am - Music at Third Place Commons Lake Forest Park →
Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
7:00 pm - Bluegrass jam and concert →
Copperworks Distilling - Kenmore, 7324 NE 175th St, Kenmore
2:30 pm - LINK LEADER TRAINING
Inglemoor High School Cafeteria
8:00 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Painted Lady butterfly on yellow Zinnia flower (Mountainview Blueberry Farm, Snohomish, Washington, USA;
8/9/2026) A delicate Painted Lady butterfly feeds on the nectar of a vibrant yellow zinnia flower, its intricately patterned wings rising against… (Nextdoor Parkwood) - Anyone recognize this dog?
No Collar appeared to be malnourished and very hungry. Found near Shorewood HS around 1:00AM this morning. Jumped into my son's car. He took him to… (Nextdoor Richmond Beach)
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Forest Park
- The Crack in the Barrel (lfptowncrier.com)
Kenmore
- Pilot reported bad weather before July float plane crash: report (castanet.net)
- NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Otter Crash (flyingmag.com)
Bothell
- Event Recap - Jaipur Literary Festival: A Sneak Peek in Seattle (asiasociety.org)
- 10 Best indoor playgrounds in Seattle (northiowatoday.com)
- Portal Space Systems to include rideshare payloads on Falcon 9 launch of Supernova (spacenews.com)
Ok Shoreline! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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