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MLT Council hears report on residential code violations

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its March 5 regular meeting heard Code Compliance Officer Laura Stevenson summarize several “high-impact” cases regarding residential code violations in 2025. In one case,...

Council to recognize Eagle Scouts, Women’s History Month, review interlocal agreements March 5

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its regular meeting Thursday, March 5, will recognize local Eagle Scouts and issue a proclamation for Women’s History Month. The Council review and hold...

City of Mountlake Terrace seeks sponsors for 2026 events

The City of Mountlake Terrace is seeking sponsors for its 2026 city-hosted events. The official 2026 Sponsorship Guide is now available. The city hosts more than 15 events annually, drawing...

Mountlake Terrace Plaza hosts Lunar New Year meet and greet with local leaders

Mountlake Terrace Plaza hosted a Lunar New Year meet and greet Feb. 20 featuring Edmonds City Councilmember Will Chen and Asian Service Center Director Robert Ha. Chen is also running...

Mountlake Terrace City Council digs into short-term rentals and budget recommendations

Key takeaways: Council seeks more data on short-term rentals; not likely to support short-term rental caps. Council formally receives recommendations from community Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce but takes no action. ...

‘Love, joy, sacrifice’: MLT Mayor provides assisted living residents with City vision, personal history

About 15 seniors at Mountlake Terrace Plaza Senior Living listened and chatted with Mayor Steve Woodard Friday morning. Woodard said his mother was a school valedictorian and died when...

City of Mountlake Terrace launches public safety workshop series in March

The City of Mountlake Terrace and the Mountlake Terrace Police Department will launch a four-part public safety workshop series in March, offering free evening classes for residents ages 16...

Council to hear recommendations for closing City’s budget gap, short-term rental options

At its Feb. 26 work session, the Mountlake Terrace City Council will hear the Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce’s city budget recommendations based on the City’s Fiscal Town Hall event last...

#AskMeAnything: First Terrace Talk of 2026 with city manager set for Feb. 25

The City of Mountlake Terrace will host its first “Terrace Talk” of 2026 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Mountlake Terrace City Hall, 23204 58th Ave. W., and...

City staff share 2025 accomplishments, 2026 goals with MLT Council

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Feb. 19 meeting heard presentations from four city departments on last year’s accomplishments and what they plan to do for 2026. Councilmember...

MLT City Council to review commission workplans at Feb. 19 meeting

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday, Feb. 19 meeting will hear a series of workplan presentations from the City’s advisory commissions outlining their goals and priorities for...

Council hears about City of MLT branding, addresses project concerns and gaps

The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Thursday heard more about the City’s branding project from the Economic Development and Community Engagement team. The goal of the branding effort is...

MLT branding open house balances city growth and character preservation

The City of Mountlake Terrace hosted a branding open house that drew about 15 residents to City Hall Wednesday. Ten posters featured different concepts on what image and message...

Reminder: Citywide branding open house set for Feb. 11 at Mountlake Terrace City Hall

The City of Mountlake Terrace will host a Citywide Branding Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at City Hall, 23204 58th Ave. W., inviting community...

MLT Council to review branding updates, Public Works items and more

The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to hold a work session Thursday, Feb. 12, to review and hear several updates from city staff, including a city branding update...

Government and you: MLT’s financial sustainability task force model is the new trend

“It’s about leadership not communications. What’s required is a leader who’s willing and able to fundamentally change the approach and go through the hard part of doing that.” --...

Government and you: How Mountlake Terrace involved community in addressing City budget deficit

In December 2025, My Neighborhood News Group brought you a series of stories about government finances. Here is another follow-up story on additional ideas generated from that series. If...

MLT Council OKs resolution supporting immigrants

Takeaways MLT City Council voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution affirming support for immigrants. City Council made three proclamations for February: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Black History Month. ...

MLT Recreation and Parks seeks volunteer commissioners

The Recreation and Park Advisory Commission (RPAC) is recruiting to fill a short-term vacancy ending June 2026. This commission promotes the use of recreation facilities and programs and participates...

MLT Rec Pavilion offers Seahawks drink specials through Super Bowl weekend

The Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion is offering two Seahawks-themed drink specials now through Sunday to celebrate the Super Bowl. The featured drinks include the “12th Man Italian Soda,” made with...

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