LFP Municipal Court Judge Portnoy Receives Judicial Service Award

The Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) honored Judge Linda Portnoy with one of its most prestigious awards, the WSAJ William O. Douglas Judicial Service Award, in recognition of over 20 years of service on the bench. The organization presente...

LFP Police Officer Receives Outstanding Service Award from Brookside Elementary PTA

The City is proud to announce that Lake Forest Park Police Officer George Coleman was the 2019 recipient of Brookside Elementary PTA’s Outstanding Service Award. The Outstanding Service award is given to someone whose work – either pai...

Police Chief Sutton Announces Retirement & Community Reception for Police Chief Candidates Scheduled

Police Chief’s Retirement

Police Chief Steve Sutton has announced his upcoming retirement, effective September 2, 2019. Chief Sutton began his law enforcement career as a Washington State Trooper in 1988. After more than 25 years of service with WSP, risin...

Periodic Update of Shoreline Master Program – Open House 6:00—8:00 p.m., May 22, 2019

Under Washington State’s Shoreline Management Act (SMA), there are specific rules for activities and development within 200 feet of Lake Washington. Those rules are contained in Lake Forest Park’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The SM...

Need a Passport? Plan Ahead and Save Money

The Seattle Passport Agency has asked its regional passport acceptance facilities to remind customers that March through August is the peak season for passports. During this time, travelers who apply and need their passport in their hands sooner than the ...

Jury Announcement for May 2019 Term

All jurors who have been summoned for the May 7th-10th, 2019 jury term: All jurors have been excused as there are no trials proceeding. Thank you.

New LiveChat Feature!

The municipal court now has a new LiveChat feature on its website! Hours of availability are 10am - 4pm, Monday through Friday.