Meridian Park Hosts a Backyard Barter Party With Food and Music, Sat. March 10

Join the Meridian Park Neighborhood Association for an evening of food, bartering and music

Reader's Choice: What's Your Favorite Preschool in Shoreline?

Let us know where you sent or plan to send your kids. Don't forget to vote in our poll and tell us what your favorite is or reveal it in the comments.

LFP Police Department Notifies Citizens of Sex Offender's Presence in Community

Level 3 sex offender is living in the 4000 block of NE 197th St.

Shorecrest Girls Basketball Team Places Fourth in 3A State Tournament

Brianne Lasconia scores 22 points to lead Scots to win and first state trophy in school history

WA Senate Republicans Take Over, Pass Budget Early Saturday

In a rare procedural move the minority Republican State Senators maneuvered their own budget to the floor, getting it passed in a 25-24 vote. King County Executive Dow Constantine blasts the new budget.

What's A Suburb Anyway?

Rebuilding, reconceiving, and redefining ourselves

Syre Wins Shoreline Global Reading Challenge

Team of fourth and fifth graders called the "Syre Book Worms" advances to regional challenge on March 8 at the Kingsgate Library in Kirkland

LFP Police Blotter: People Found With Marijuana Worth $1,500 in Street Value

The following blotter items and information from Feb 20, 2012 through February 26, 2012 were selected from the Lake Forest Park Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction. Please note missing dates means nothing to report.

Thousands Gather for Romney Rally in Bellevue

About 2,000 people gathered at the Highland Community Center in Bellevue to support Mitt Romney, vying to be the GOP nominee for president.

Shorecrest Girls Beat Kamiakin, Guaranteed First State Trophy

Scots win 59-48 over Braves, will play Seattle Prep for fourth place Saturday

Crest Showtimes for March 2 Through March 8

Showing are The Muppets, Young Adult, The Adventures of TinTin, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Best of Patch: Asian Palette Takes Crown for Best Teriyaki

Aurora Ave. N. teriyaki and Asian restaurant won 44 percent of the vote

Local Businesses Compete in 'March Can Madness' Food Drive for Hopelink

The annual food drive invites companies to go head-to-head and see who can collect the most cans of food during the month of March.

Shorecrest Girls Lose First Round Game to Cleveland

Scots led at the half but Cleveland bench scores 19 points to support the come-from-behind win

#TrooperTony Memorial In Pictures

Thousands of mourners attended Trooper Tony Radulescu's procession and memorial on Thursday, March 1, 2012.

McDermott Hosting Coffee With Constituents Saturday at 10 a.m.

Ask questions in a casual setting of the long-time democratic congressman

Live Blog: Patch is at the Washington Republican Caucuses on Saturday

Join Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Patch as we cover the day's activities, starting at 9 a.m.

Get Out: Weekend Planner, March 2-4

Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.

University Place Woman Shares Her Memories of Tony Radulescu

Mary Parsons shared a great story with Patch about the time she first met the Washington State Patrol trooper. She watched as a caravan that included a car carrying the slain officer's body left Lakewood bound for Kent.

Procession Honors Slain Trooper

Hundreds of law enforcement will snake through Kitsap County - where slain WSP Trooper Tony Radulescu worked and lived - then drive to Joint Base Lewis-McChord before finally ending at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

UPDATE: Mitt Romney Slated for Campaign Fundraiser at Meydenbauer Center Thursday, Protest Planned

Mitt Romney is slated for a fundraiser at Meydenbauer Center Thursday afternoon, ahead of Saturday's Washington state Republican Caucus. A group plans a protest of the fundraiser. He'll also meet the public at Highland Community Center in Bellevue.

Fun Facts For The 2012 Leap Year

With 366 days instead of the usual 365, what are you going to do with the extra 24 hours in 2012?

Smith on Politics: Republican Coday Announces Campaign Against Democratic U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell

Online election underway for Conservation District position, Legislator from LFP‘s new district reports on District meeting, legislative session

Shoreline-LFP Patch's Greatest Person for February: Bill Bear

Questions and answers with Briarcrest resident Bill Bear, volunteer extraordinaire

Shoreline Police Blotter: Would-Be Burglar Scared Off by Yapping Dogs

The following blotter items from Feb. 19 – Feb. 26 and information on arrests were supplied by the Shoreline Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

Lake Forest Park Joining Five Other Cities for a Regional SWAT Team

Benefits include shared cost and bigger, better-equipped units

BECU Celebrates New Storefront With Ribbon Cutting

Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan cuts the ribbon at the new neighborhood financial center

Shoreline CC and Local Investor Take Next Steps to Add Student Housing to Campus

While specific details of the plan are not yet in place, the concept is to build a 400-bed housing facility that would be open to all students

Budget Reality Looking Rosier for Shoreline CC

Shoreline may be able to absorb state cuts, as its strategy continues to shift to internationalization and virtual learning

Should Children Who Misbehave In Public Be Banned From Restaurants?

Should unruly children be banned from restaurants and coffee shops?

Shorecrest Girls Make State, Face Cleveland in Opening Round, Thurs. March 1

Scots get past Timberline 51-47 in regional action behind sophomore Onyie Chibuogwu

Rep. Ruth Kagi Honored With Superhero Cape from Moms Group

MomsRising aims to remind legislators, two democrats and two republicans of their "inner superhero" when it comes to funding for children's issues

Where We Live: Takings

One reason why we may not be getting the zoning we need.

Shoreline Police Catch Man Who Robbed Aurora Businesses to Support Heroin Habit

Suspect robbed Walgreen's at N. 175th and Aurora on Sunday and Supercuts on Tuesday

Best of Shoreline and LFP: Teriyaki Joints

You get to pick: Where is the best place in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to go for teriyaki.

LFP Police Blotter: Airman and Gal Pal Caught in Midst of Hot, Sloppy Kiss on Valentine's Day

The following blotter items and information from Feb 13, 2012 through February 19, 2012 were selected from the Lake Forest Park Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction. Please note missing dates means nothing to report.

Newt Gingrich to Hold Rallies in Everett and Federal Way on Friday

The presidential candidate's visit follows recent trips to Puget Sound by President Obama, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.

Get Out: Weekend Planner, Feb. 24-26

Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.

Best of Series Launches Monday

Vote in our weekly Best of poll. Results posted on Fridays.

Firefighters Quickly Put Out Fire at Abandoned House Near Hamlin Park

Fire occurred about 9 p.m. Wednesday night