At its March 8 meeting, the City Council appointed three residents to serve on the Planning Commission for four-year terms.

Shoreline residents will notice a rate increase in their Seattle City Light (SCL) bills this winter. Two federally funded programs can assist low income renters and homeowners with the energy bills.

9-1-1 should only be used for emergencies involving police, fire or medics, not for power outages or traffic reports. King County launched a new service, LinksByZip, to provide the correct numbers and resources for non-emergency situations based on your zip code.

United Way of King County and AARP provide free tax preparation for seniors and households making less than $42,000.

The City has established a business license that is required for most profit and nonprofit businesses. The business license fee is $40 with nonprofits exempt from the fee.