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🌱 Patch AM: Why Shoreline joined other Washington cities in backing away from Flock cameras.

Also check out Rainbow Bingo on the Shoreline Patch calendar

Wednesday September 9th Patch AM
Wednesday September 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Shoreline! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Shoreline joined other Washington cities in backing away from Flock cameras.

Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Bingo and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 53.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washington cities spend millions on Flock cameras. Do they solve crime? (theanswerseattle.com) — Shoreline is among at least eight Washington cities that have shut off or cut ties with Flock automated license plate reader cameras amid privacy backlash and new state rules. The article details how cities funded the systems, mixed crime-fighting results, legal complications over grants and contracts, and growing concerns about data sharing with federal and out-of-state agencies.
   


📸 Around Shoreline

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shoreline

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    Thursday September 10
  • Nursing Program Admission Information Meeting
    Shoreline Community College
    11:00 am
  • Phinney Class (Branch class)
    Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
    1:00 pm
  • Biotech & Biomanufacturing Program Info Session
    Shoreline Community College
    3:00 pm
  • Friday September 11
  • PNAnw Shoreline Chapter
    Scottish Rite Masonic Center Seattle Scottish Rite 1207 N 152nd Street, Shoreline WA 98133 US
    7:30 am
  • Volleyball - Treasure Valley
    Shoreline Community College South Puget Sound - Olympia, WA
    12:30 pm
  • Alger Class
    Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Burlington, 98233, United States
    7:00 pm
  • Rainbow Bingo
    Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center, Lake Forest Park
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday September 12
  • Mt. Vernon Class
    Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Littlefield Centre, 1124 Cleveland Avenue, Mt. Vernon, WA, United States
    10:00 am
  • Lacey Class
    Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Ovation at Oak Tree, Lacey, 9027 Bowthorpe St SE, Lacey, United States
    10:00 am
  • Volleyball - South Puget Sound
    Shoreline Community College South Puget Sound - Olympia, WA
    11:30 am
  • Women's Soccer vs Bellevue College
    Shoreline Community College Twin Ponds Park, Shoreline, WA
    12:00 pm

📣 Shoreline Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • Women creating circle great room
    Art Works Great room
    4:00 pm
  • Parent Info Night Gr 4 & 5
    Maplewood Parent Cooperative Edmonds, WA 98026
    5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Eastern cottontail rabbit (Shoreline, Washington, USA;
    9/3/2026) An Eastern cottontail rabbit sits peacefully in bright green grass, its soft fur highlighted by warm natural light. Its long ears stand… (Nextdoor Parkwood)
  • Saturday was a great day for cloud appreciation!
    Morning shots from Horizon View, evening, at my favorite spot near RB Saltwater Park. The 2nd and 3rd are two shot stitched panoramas, shot with my… (Nextdoor Richmond Highlands)

🗞 Nearby News

Kenmore

  • Unlimited Dog Washes for $25/Month? Laundromutt is Making Bath Time a Breeze (stepoutbuffalo.com)
  • ESCAPED ALONE to Receive Pacific Northwest Premiere From As If Theatre (broadwayworld.com)

Bothell

  • Immunome Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) (natlawreview.com)
  • Trump Administration Delivers More Than $62 Million Through FEMA to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Washington (gorgenewscenter.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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