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Providers push back as Everett’s water rate increases could raise bills for 75% of county

The Everett City Council’s approval of a new 12% utility tax is poised to send financial ripples across Snohomish County, driving up utility bills for nearly 75% of the...

MLT Council hears about Habitat for Humanity cottages to address middle-housing shortage

The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Thursday heard a presentation from Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County Executive Director Steven Li about the Willow Path Cottage project, which addresses...

Ballinger Park boardwalk project ‘on hold’; west side to become a meadow

Mountlake Terrace’s Ballinger Park Viewing Platform and Trails Project is currently “on hold,” Recreation and Parks Director Jeff Betz said during the City’s Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee (RPAC)...

Snohomish County launches study to improve walking and biking connections near Lynnwood

Snohomish County Public Works has launched a planning study to explore ways to improve walking, bicycling, rolling and other transportation connections along the Interurban Trail corridor near Lynnwood. The study...

MLT City Council July 16 to hear about Habitat for Humanity project, Sno-Isle Libraries levy

The Mountlake Terrace City Council will hear a presentation from Habitat for Humanity about the Willow Path Cottages project in Lynnwood near the QFC in the 7500 block of...

MLT Council hears about Terrace Station 5 project, reviews budget amendments

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at the July 9 business meeting heard a presentation about the Terrace Station 5 development proposed at the southeast corner of 236th Street Southwest...

Family remodel clashes with MLT building code. Is there a solution?

Lauren Wolfe found the Mountlake Terrace house. Outbid and outpriced for months, Lauren and her husband Taylor couldn't believe their luck and jumped on the 925-square-foot cinder block house...

MLT Council July 9 to consider agreement for Terrace Station 5 development

  The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday, July 9 meeting will review an ordinance and resolution adopting a development agreement with Sierra Construction and concurrent zoning changes for...

MLT Council celebrates dedicated community members and community values at Thursday meeting

Mountlake Terrace City Councilmembers used much of their July 2 Council meeting to celebrate and thank community members and send another young resident off into the skies with best...

Mountlake Terrace City Council to recognize local pilot trainee, review development code updates July 2

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday, July 2 meeting will honor Tyler Ekse, proclaim July as Disability Pride Month and Parks and Recreation Month, recognize the City’s...

Mountlake Terrace city manager withdraws from Bainbridge Island job

Mountlake Terrace City Manager Jeff Niten this week withdrew his candidacy for the Bainbridge Island city manager position, deciding to stay with Mountlake Terrace. In an email to City staff,...

MLT Council hears updates to water, utilities infrastructure plan, recognizes Eagle Scouts

Key takeaways: Mountlake Terrace City Councilmembers heard an update of the City’s capital improvement plan and project costs. Councilmembers discussed updates to the board and commission interview and selection...

Mountlake Terrace to host Main Street Phase II open house June 24

The City of Mountlake Terrace will host a Main Street Phase II open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at the Lake Ballinger Center, 23000 Lakeview Dr. The...

Mountlake Terrace city manager finalist for Bainbridge Island city manager position

Mountlake Terrace City Manager Jeff Niten is one of two finalists for the City of Bainbridge Island’s city manager job. The City of Bainbridge Island announced in a press release...

MLT Council to review more code updates, utility projects, board appointments June 18

The Mountlake Terrace City Council will recognize local Eagle Scouts Lisa Beam and Robert Jensen at the Thursday, June 18, Council meeting at City Hall. After the recognition, the...

Council weighs $950K utility agreement for Main Street project, reviews code updates

Key takeaways: Mountlake Terrace City Councilmembers heard about an interlocal agreement in which the City will reimburse Snohomish County PUD about $950,000 to underground utilities on Main Street. The...

As second Mountlake Terrace casino prepares to shut down, City faces 36% reduction in gambling revenue

Mountlake Terrace’s Crazy Moose Casino will close its doors permanently on July 31, when 82 workers will be laid off, according to the Washington Employment Security Department. This is...

Mountlake Terrace City Council to review Main Street agreements, code changes

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday, June 11, work session will review an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County PUD related to Phase II of the City's Main...

Council approves vehicle licensing fee increase, hears Mountlake Terrace HS FIRST Robotics Competition presentation

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday business meeting voted 5-1 to approve a vehicle licensing fee increase from $20 to $40, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Councilmember Laura...

Mountlake Terrace changes permit counter hours

The City of Mountlake Terrace will close its permit service counter on Fridays beginning June 5 to give staff additional time to review permit applications and planning projects. City Communications...

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