Reminder – LFP Single-Use Plastics Ban Takes Effect January 23, 2019

The City would like to remind residents and businesses that the ban on single-use plastic bags and non-compostable food service containers, straws, lids, and utensils in Lake Forest Park takes effect on January 23, 2019.

Read a summary of the changes here....

Republic Services Maintains Normal Pickup Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 21, 2019

Republic Services will collect normally on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Monday, January 21, 2019, and there will be no service delays during the holiday week. Please put your carts out as usual. Note: Republic Services’ customer servi...

City Hall and Passport Office Closed on Monday, January 21, 2019

Customers of the passport acceptance office at Lake Forest Park City Hall are asked to plan ahead, as City Hall is closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Applications can be submitted on Friday, January 18, from 12:00 to 4:00 p...

Water Main Breaks in Mountlake Terrace Near LFP Border

A City of Mountlake Terrace water main broke this morning near NE 205^th St and Cedar Way (37^th Ave NE) causing a large sinkhole. Detours are in place, please avoid the area. Public Work Crews are on site, the water main is shut down, and cleanup is taking...

Coyote Activity in Lake Forest Park

This past weekend, January 12-13, 2019, a coyote attached and killed a dog in Lake Forest Park. Please keep your pets on a leash and under your control at all times. Additionally, don’t feed wild animals!

Coyote Activity Vicinity Map:

The Washingt...

King County Metro Seeks Comments on Carpool Permit Parking

In 2017, King County Metro and Sound Transit launched a carpool permit parking program. Feedback from permit holders in 2018 indicated top benefits are certainty of finding a space and reduced stress. Ninety-six percent plan to continue using the permit p...

City of LFP Participates in Career Fair Hosted by Northshore Fire Department on January 30, 2019

Northshore Fire Department is hosting a public and non-profit sector Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Candidates of all ages, experience levels, and industries are encouraged to attend. Organizations will be lo...

Free Disaster Skills Training Workshop Offered by NEMCo on March 4, 2019

Sign up now for the free Disaster Skills Training Workshop offered by the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) on Monday, March 4, 2019, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Northshore Fire Station. Highlights of the workshop include:

• Famil...

Resources to Help Navigate Downtown during the Upcoming SR 99/Alaskan Way Viaduct Closure

In preparation for the approximately three-week closure of State Route 99 (SR 99) beginning on January 11, 2019, the City is offering information from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to assist Puget Sound commuters in planning fo...

Town Center Plan DEIS Available for Review

The Town Center Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is now available at YourLFP.com. 

Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the DEIS. The comment period will extend for 30 days through midnight...

Disabled Citizen Discount for Sewer Bills Goes into Effect January 1, 2019

Beginning January 1, 2019, the City of Lake Forest Park will offer a discount program for its disabled sanitary sewer ratepayers who reside within the City’s sewer service area. The discount is equal to a 50% reduction in the ratepayer&rsquo...

Head's Up! The Town Center Plan DEIS will be Published Soon

The Town Center Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will be published on January 2, 2019.

Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the DEIS. An announcement will be made when the DEIS is published that wil...

Single-Use Plastics Ban Goes into Effect January 23, 2019

Over the past several years, the Lake Forest Park City Council has received requests from the community to implement a ban on plastic bags in the City. In May 2018, the Lake Forest Park City Council began discussing the possibility of a ban on single-use ...

Leaves, Rain, and Public Works!

As we move into the rainy season and leaves start to fall, the Public Works Department starts turning its attention to the City’s drainage system. It is time to check the storm drains and clear leaves from them to keep the stormwater flowing. St...

Jury Announcement for January 2019 Term

All jurors who have been summoned for jury duty scheduled January 8th-11th, 2019 have been excused as there are no jury 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.