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Spotted on the Shoreline calendar: Annual Holiday Pops

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Hi there, Shoreline! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $4.4 million grant will reshape Shoreline’s waste future
  • Could your Shoreline kid sink enough shots to reach nationals?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Holiday Pops and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Shoreline-Lake Forest Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Shoreline-Lake Forest Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 55 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 57, low: 53.
  • Monday: Windy with rain, some heavy, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline (realestaterama.com) — Shoreline is receiving more than $4.4 million in federal funding to build a new Shoreline Reuse Center that will expand recycling, repair, and reuse options for residents and local businesses. The center aims to divert over 700 tons of waste, support the city’s Climate Action Plan, and provide community education, tool-lending, and bike repair space right in Shoreline.
   

• Shoreline Elks Hoop Shoot Tournament December 27, 2025 (shorelineareanews.com) — Local kids ages 8 to 13 can test their free-throw skills at the Shoreline Elks Hoop Shoot on December 27, with winners advancing to district, state, and beyond at no cost to families. The free event, sponsored by Shoreline Elks Lodge 1800, requires a parent or guardian and proof of age at check-in.
   


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  • Firefighters are battling a house fire on Bartlett Ave NE in Seattle, with reports of downed power lines, structural concerns, and significant progress in controlling the fire.
    6:09PM on Dec 11: Fire reported in a building at 11024 Bartlett Ave NE in Seattle. (Nextdoor )
  • A mudslide in Enumclaw, Washington, heavily damaged a home, injured a couple, and swept a man into the yard, with police reporting significant damage and disruption.
    4:59PM on Dec 11: A mudslide in Enumclaw injured a couple and swept a man into the yard, causing significant damage. (Nextdoor )

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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