Shoreline to Hold Speaker Series on 2012 Comprehensive Plan Update

The first speaker on Jan. 25 will be Charles R. Wolfe, a writer and contributor of articles on urban development topics to The Atlantic and The Huffington Post as well as being an attorney in Seattle where he focuses on land use and environmental law

Home Depot to Hire 70,000 Workers to Prepare for the Spring Season

List of stores hiring includes Home Depot in Shoreline's Aurora Village.

Smith on Politics: Rep. Ryu Expects Legislature to Send Tax Referendum to Ballot

Eliminating tax exemptions not enough to close budget gap, raising sales tax needed

Kinderfest Information Fair Saturday, Jan. 21 at Shoreline Center

Kinderfest is an opportunity for parents who will be enrolling their children in kindergarten to hear about the kindergarten program offered by the Shoreline School District

Shorecrest Literary Magazine Tattoo Named Best in U.S.

Tattoo is co-sponsoring an evening of art, poetry, and music, with Roosevelt High School, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 at the Henry Art Gallery on the University of Washington campus.

POLL: State Sen. Maralyn Chase Seeks Statewide Ban of Plastic Bags

Edmonds remains the only city in the state where the ban is in effect. Mukilteo, Bellingham and Seattle will enact the ban this year.

Burn Ban Issued for King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap Counties

That means no burning in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves unless that is the only source of heat. The ban starts at 4 p.m Wednesday.

Shoreline Police Blotter: Intoxicated Teen Crashes Car Into Neighbor's Fence

The following blotter items from Jan. 2 – Jan. 8 and information on arrests were supplied by the Shoreline Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

Photo Gallery: Slain Park Ranger Honored

Pacific Lutheran University campus hosted the memorial honoring the life of the 34-year-old Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, who was shot and killed on New Year's Day.

SeaWolves FC Soccer Team to Hold Open Tryout Feb. 18 in Edmonds

Tryout open to legal residents of the United States who are 16 or older

Shoreline Council Approves New Medical Marijuana Licensing Regs

Collective garden licensees can have misdemeanors but no felonies

City of Shoreline to Design a New Community Garden at Twin Ponds Park

Public meeting Thurs. Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Frugal Family: Find a Gym, Get in Shape

Tips, Tricks and Secrets to Saving Your Family Money

Shoreline City Council to Vote on Medical Marijuana, Discuss Tree City USA

Meeting starts Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers

Bellevue Wins Shoreline Invitational Wrestling Tournament

Shorecrest's Escalona, Bolstad win titles as does Mathew Floresca from Shorewood; Shorecrest places fourth as a team, Shorewood fifth.

Revamped LFP Library Reopens

More than a hundred people turn out for grand opening at Lake Forest Park Town Center

Green Gardens

Our own food from our own lands

LFP Police Blotter: Man Says He Does Not Know How to Pay for Gas Because He's 5,000 Years Old

The following blotter items and information from Dec 22 through Dec 25 were selected from the Lake Forest Park Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

New Lake Forest Park Mayor, Councilmembers Sworn-In

Mary Jane Goss, LFP's first woman mayor takes oath of office, as do Jeff Johnson, Tom French and Catherine Stanford

New LFP Library Grand Re-Opening Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Come see the ribbon-cutting, enjoy refreshments and magic show

State Supreme Court Rules State Not Doing its Duty on Basic Education

In McCleary v. Washington, court rules 7-2 in favor of school districts

Get Out: Weekend Planner, Jan. 6-8

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

Meridian Park Receives $10,000 Grant From Symetra and Seahawks

School will use the grant to establish a new Creation Station & Learning Center to promote hands-on exploration of math and science

Smith on Politics: Kagi to Start Anew; Hutchinson Reflects on 16 Years in Office

Evan Smith joins Patch as a weekly political columnist

Shoreline Police's Ridgecrest Storefront Closed Because of Smoke Damage

Overwhelming smoke smell from arson at neighboring Images Styling Salon will close Eastside storefront for at least two weeks

Six Finalists Selected for Shoreline's Planning & Community Development Director Job

HIre expected by end of January to replace Joe Tovar, who is leaving Jan. 16

Council Picks McGlashan to Serve as Shoreline Mayor for Two More Years

Re-elected Chris Eggen selected as deputy mayor

Shoreline Police Blotter: Girl Overdoses on Ecstasy

The following blotter items from Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 and information on arrests were supplied by the Shoreline Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

Sequoias Cut at Shorecrest: School District Responds

Removal part of school's modernization project

Save Richmond Beach to Celebrate Legal Victory Jan. 8, Discuss Next Steps

Event slated for Innis Arden Clubhouse at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8

New Legislative Districts Revealed, LFP Now in 46th District

32nd District now includes Lynnwood

Addressing the Unthinkable

Planning for your children in the event something awful were to happen to you.

The Road To Rights

Public transportation is not a luxury.

Traffic on state Route 520 Bridge Up to 60 Percent Below Normal, True Test to Come Jan. 3

I-90 bridge traffic was slightly above normal for a weekday, and SR 522 traffic was near normal Thursday, despite the holiday week.

Shoreline Councilmembers to be Sworn In Jan. 3

Mayor and deputy mayor to be selected and medical marijuana collective gardens also on agenda

What's Open and Closed on New Year's Weekend

Liquor stores, Costco and libraries closed on New Year's Day

Christmas Tree Recycling Event Jan. 7-8 at Meridian Park Elementary

Events run Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Donate Now to Ridgecrest Neighborhood Food Drive for Hopelink

Donate at Cafe Aroma or Java Jolt until Dec. 31

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Patch's 10 Most Popular Stories of 2011

March Madness, death of Justin Burris topped list

Connect With Ecology: 'Tis the Season for E-Cycling

If you got a new gadget for Christmas, don't just trash the old one. The Department of Ecology has tips for what to do with it, along with other household safety advice.