Volunteer Party to Restore Richmond Beach Saturday

Volunteers can join a party to continue the restoration efforts on Richmond Beach on Saturday.

Indecent Exposure and a Mystery T-shirt: Shoreline Police Blotter

The following information is from King County Sheriff's reports for Jan. 25-28. Where an arrest is noted, it does not indicate a conviction.

Attorney General Issues Warning on Scam That Targeted Area Families

An education software company called Brainstorm USA has allegedly been telling Spanish-speaking parents that it is affiliated with the Lake Washington School District.

Could You Design the New Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods Logo?

Here's your chance to find out! The city is holding a contest for the best design for the new logo.

Obama Taps REI CEO, Renton High School Grad for Interior Secretary

Sally Jewell is the first female nominee to President Obama's second-term cabinet.

Postal Service to End Saturday Mail: Will You Miss It?

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Number of Shoreline Students Reported Homeless Rises in 2011-12

The number of students without adequate overnight shelter jumped significantly in the Shoreline School District last year, according to figures available from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Shoreline Firefighters Help Fight Edmonds Apartment Fire

A resident of the unit at the Firdale Village Apartments in Edmonds was not at home when the fire started, and a neighboring apartment with 4 residents had water damage.

IHOP to Serve Free Pancakes for National Pancake Day

The offer is available at the Aurora Avenue location on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Photos: Minivan Accident Draws Police, Fire Response in Shoreline

Patch user Tracy Tallman caught this accident Sunday afternoon and shared her photos.

Dutch Hacker Sentenced to 12 Years for Credit Card Scheme; Shoreline Business Targeted

Man known as "Fortezza" was part of a group that hacked point of sale computers to steal credit card info to put on the black market, feds say. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Shoreline's Cindy Ryu Co-Sponsors Bill That Would Outlaw All Forms of Marital Rape

House Bill 1108 would remove the spousal exemption from third-degree rape in Washington state.

Should You Be Worried About Contracting Measles?

Though the majority of Americans are immune to the disease, King County Health explains who may be at risk if exposed to one of two confirmed local infections.

Robbery Prompts Brief Lockdown at Shoreline CC

A residential robbery was reported near the campus Thursday.

Michael Santos, Lake Forest Park Native, Describes Life Outside After 25 Years in Prison

Michael Santos, a Lake Forest Park native and a Shorecrest HIgh School graduate, recently wrote about his experiences adjusting to the outside after serving more than 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking.

Pho Ha Vietnamese Restaurant Reopens

The Shoreline business was closed for one day due to food safety violations.

Updated: Shoreline Vietnamese Restaurant Closed by Public Health Inspector

Pho Ha Vietnamese Restaurant at 15215 Aurora Ave. N. in Shoreline was closed by a Public Health food inspector on Tuesday.

Local Lawmakers Sponsor Bills to End Washington's Death Penalty

Both the Senate and House of Representatives are considering legislation that would end capital punishment in Washington state.

Tough Fare: Woman Kicks Out Taxi Cab Window in Shoreline

The following blotter items range from Jan. 25, 2013, through Jan. 27, 2013. Information on arrests is supplied by the Shoreline Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

Should Taxpayers Cover Dry-Cleaning Costs for Lawmakers?

A Shoreline senator requested reimbursement for her dry-cleaning bill.

Arson Reported at Richmond Highlands Park

The following blotter items range from Jan. 21, 2013 through Jan. 24, 2013. Information on arrests is supplied by the Shoreline Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

520 Bridge to Close This Weekend

The next weekend closure of SR 520 is scheduled from 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, to noon Sunday, Feb. 3.

Update: Seattle Gun Buyback Nets 716 Weapons

Officials are looking for more donations to offer a second buyback.

City Discontinues Celebrate Shoreline Parade, Moves Festival

Parade participation has declined markedly, the city says, and ending it will allow resources to be focused on revitalizing the festival, which will be at Cromwell Park this August.

Weirdest Job Interview Questions

Large companies sometimes throw oddball queries at applicants, according to a survey by Glassdoor.com. How would you answer these inquiries?

Kindergarten Enrollment Starts Feb. 4 for Shoreline, Lake Forest Park

Find out about requirements for enrolling your students, and take a tour of kindergartens on Jan. 30.

Attempted Carjacking at Safeway, Subway Shop Robbed at Gunpoint in Shoreline

The following blotter items range from Jan. 17, 2013, to Jan. 19, 2013. Information on arrests is supplied by the Shoreline Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

What Movies Are Hot in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park?

Need a rental suggestion for the weekend? Here's a look at local favorites in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Shoreline Police Citizen's Academy Set

Registration is open for the free 10-week course.

Obituary: Longtime Shoreline Communications Volunteer Robert "Bob" Phelps, 86

Phelps volunteered for many years with the Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service team.

Smith on Politics: Nominations for Council vacancy show effects of non-partisan system

County Council to interview three Democrats for vacancy. The Non-partisan election will affect the way we vote.

iPads Stolen at Shoreline High Schools

The following blotter items range from Jan. 10, 2013, to Jan. 17, 2013. Information on arrests is supplied by the Shoreline Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

Pot Dispensary Moratorium Extension on LFP Council Agenda

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday and vote on extending for six months the moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries and gardens.

District 1 Candidate Interviews to be Held Jan. 30

Rod Dembowski, Will Hall and Cindy Ryu are slated to meet with King County councilmembers at special meeting of the Committee of the Whole.

Shoreline Sex Offender Gets 10 Years for Sex Trafficking

Joseph McDaniels had previously served 15 years for a series of robberies.

Shoreline Fire Offers CPR Course

Registration is open now for the Feb. 2 class.

See the Stars at Paramount Park in Shoreline

The Seattle Astronomical Society holds monthly "star parties" where anyone can take a peek through the telescope.

Shoreline Councilwoman Shari Winstead Announces Re-Election Bid

Winstead was first elected in 2009.

Jim Torpin Named Northshore Fire Chief

A formal badge-pinning ceremony is set for Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. at department headquarters in Kenmore.

MLK Day: What's Open and Closed in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park

Monday is the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.