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Reader view: School start times hurt youngest learners too

The Edmonds School District is proposing a 7:20 a.m start for 12 elementary schools in order to accommodate a transportation constraint driven by shifting middle and high schools to...

Reader view: Opposition to proposed elementary school start time changes

I am a parent of two elementary-age children at Westgate Elementary, and I am writing to express my opposition to the Edmonds School District’s proposal to move 12 elementary...

Reader view: Extra care for dogs in cars

When I walk around the neighborhood, I notice people driving past with their dogs in the car with them. The dogs are loose on the back seat, or sitting...

Reader view: Let taxpayers decide about supporting MLT Pavilion renovation

My public comments at the Mountlake Terrace City Council meeting on Feb. 26, 2026. Mayor Woodard, fellow councilmembers, 115 years ago, Seattle opened the Hiawatha Community Center in West Seattle. Last...

Reader view: Protect crime victim services in Snohomish County

Crime victim services in Washington are facing a serious funding cliff, and consequences will be felt in communities like ours if action is not taken this legislative session. Dawson Place...

Reader view: Laughter builds community

Every year, Edmonds Comedy Night proves something powerful: Laughter builds community. What began as a fun evening out has grown into one of the Edmonds School District PTA Council’s most...

Reader view: Support our schools and vote yes on Proposition 1

As an Edmonds City Councilmember, a CPA and longtime community member, I’ve seen firsthand how strong schools strengthen our entire community. On Feb. 10, voters in the Edmonds School...

Reader view: Celebrating the meaningful month of Ramadan

Ramadan is a meaningful month observed by Muslims around the world and within our local community. It is a time centered on reflection, self awareness, and connection to others....

Reader view: County charter offers opportunity for ranked-choice voting

Over the next 10 months, residents of Snohomish County have a unique opportunity to improve our elections and government. As a chartered county, we have the power to decide...

Reader view: Support bill for cardiac emergency response plans

I am reaching out for help from parents in our state to ask their legislators to support the Bill for Washington schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans (CERP)...

Reader view: Reflections on a first campaign

First, thank you to everyone who voted for me for Mountlake Terrace City Council, stopped to talk, offered encouragement or simply listened. The conversations I had with residents showed...

Reader view: Fresh energy, new voices for Mountlake Terrace

At the Oct. 2 Mountlake Terrace City Council meeting, something caught my attention. During the liaison reports, a couple of councilmembers used the City's annual art exhibit to argue...

Reader view: Mountlake Terrace — It’s not what it used to be

I am writing in response to Steve Mosman’s recent “Reader view” on MLTnews and the many comments it generated. Steve argued that the City’s decision to spend $68,000 on...

Reader view: Don’t try turning Mountlake Terrace into something it’s not

The recent Mountlake Terrace City Council meeting on Sept. 18 showed us again that our councilmembers are not willing to reduce spending when they have a clear opportunity to...

Reader view: Homage is watching out for Snohomish County’s seniors

For more than 50 years, Homage Senior Services has been a cornerstone of support for older adults and people living with disabilities in Snohomish County. We deliver Meals on...

Reader view: Defending the soul of America

Neighbors are being stolen by masked and unidentified ICE officers and being sent to El Salvador. Countless people have been deported without due process, which our Constitution promises to...

Reader view: When bigotry comes to the surface

This week, the Lynnwood Times ran a paid ad from Mountlake Terrace City Council candidate Othman Riad — highlighting his campaign, his Muslim faith, and past service on the...

Reader view/opinion: Lawmakers made our tax code more fair, but cuts will still hurt families

As the leader of a statewide organization fighting for a fairer tax code, I’m proud of the progress we made this legislative session. Washington lawmakers took significant steps toward...

Reader view/opinion: Mountlake Terrace should say no to Flock surveillance cameras

I urge the Mountlake Terrace City Council and our community to reject the proposed installation of Flock Safety license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, scheduled for a vote on June...

Reader view/opinion: What you can do to protect our democracy

Saturday, April 5, 2025 saw massive Hands Off demonstrations across the county. It was heartening to see thousands of people show up for the rally in Edmonds. And that...

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