- on Reader view: Opposition to proposed elementary school start time changesCommunity: please be aware there is a petition around this subject, and hope you will take the opportunity to consider...
- on ‘Don’t make Mountlake Terrace cartoonish’: Council reviews branding and identity, first-quarter budget reportYou present some really great ideas, Dale. Thank you.
- on With vacancies filled, WA campaign watchdog returns to full strengthI'm surprised Ferguson didn't appoint Sandra Windam who threw out the initiative that repealed the carbon tax that is causing...
- on Veterans Memorial Park reopens with new trail links to Mountlake Terrace light railBeautiful park! MLT can rightly be proud of this gem.
- on ‘Don’t make Mountlake Terrace cartoonish’: Council reviews branding and identity, first-quarter budget reportTwo enthusiastic thumbs up for the Rubber Ducky! (And it actually fits with our established MLT logo: How perfect is...
- on ‘Don’t make Mountlake Terrace cartoonish’: Council reviews branding and identity, first-quarter budget reportA good location for a mural/street art would be on the back (west) wall of the commercial building (Blue Flame...
- on Veterans Memorial Park reopens with new trail links to Mountlake Terrace light railWhen will the park connect to the transit center?
- on MLT Council votes to approve development fee increase, hears Sno-Isle Libraries updateThanks, William. It's corrected.
- on MLT Council votes to approve development fee increase, hears Sno-Isle Libraries updateCorrection: the leak Councilmember Paige referred to was a leak he called about at his own home in 2020
- on Brier Police chief graduates from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and CommandChief of 3 officers?
- on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: ‘A History of Four Square Miles’One clarification on Richard Henry Ballinger's Civil War service. The history gets a bit muddled as there were both Union...
- on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: ‘A History of Four Square Miles’As noted in the embedded web link, this book is available through Amazon. A well researched and fascinating history of...
- on High school sports roundup for April 28, 2026This has been corrected.
- on High school sports roundup for April 28, 2026The player name and number in the picture 6 stating “Hawks senior Esmatullah Quraishi (12) challenges a Shorecrest attacker.” is...
- on Washington looking for solutions to looming water challengesI have an argument for resources (nature, people & food) vs data centers: DC's are said to use outrageous amounts...
- on Northwest Neighbors Network volunteer receives UW Excellence in Community Service AwardCongrats to Sandy Moy for the prestigious award from UW! I have been a Volunteer with NNN for 2 and...
- on Northwest Neighbors Network volunteer receives UW Excellence in Community Service AwardTo receive volunteer services from NNN, this information is important (from the NNN web site): "Does it cost anything to...
- on Inside Mountlake Terrace Boards and Commissions: Diversity, Equity and InclusionI'm glad you asked! I really appreciate it.
- on Inside Mountlake Terrace Boards and Commissions: Diversity, Equity and InclusionThanks Nick, I appreciate the follow-up. I think I've seen this figure before in an email from the city, so...
- on Inside Mountlake Terrace Boards and Commissions: Diversity, Equity and InclusionThanks, Sarah. After some digging with the numbers and chatting with Carolyn Hope, I decided to use the U.S. Census...
- on Inside Mountlake Terrace Boards and Commissions: Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe article states that whites/Caucasians make up 39% of Mountlake Terrace's population. That figure is striking, and worth scrutinizing, since...
- on Officials, stakeholders get first look at renovated Veterans Memorial ParkI understand Veterans Park is not open to the public, the citizens of MLT and most of important to Veterans...
- on Reminder: Edmonds Jazz Connection to showcase local high school musicians May 9Love this event! Thanks for the support.
- on WA sues Albertsons over ‘deceptive’ buy one, get one free dealsKudos to State Attorney General Nick Brown for bringing this lawsuit against Safeway stores. (The lawsuit was also a "top...
- on Road Runner Express Car Wash opens in Mountlake Terrace on Earth DayIt is in the link to their website, but here it is and we added it to the story: 21327...
- on Road Runner Express Car Wash opens in Mountlake Terrace on Earth DaySo, what's the address of Road Runner Car Wash? To
- on Man killed in fiery crash at Mountlake Terrace Transit Freeway StationA tragic event. Clearly, the driver should not have been driving on that "bus ramp". It is possible that the...
- on Man killed in fiery crash at Mountlake Terrace Transit Freeway StationSad!
- on Mountlake Terrace to host April 28 utility planning town hall on water, sewer projectsIt would be a very productive use of our time if all of this information was released before the meeting...
- on MLT Council reviews updated proposals to close City budget gap, hears HASCO and police reportsI am glad to see the City is finally calling the question of the cost overruns at the Pavilion. If...
- on MLT Council reviews updated proposals to close City budget gap, hears HASCO and police reportsSome quick Internet searching says that 53% of the current city budget is spent on law-enforcement and that costs are...
- on Council to hear HASCO and MLT police year-end presentations April 9Thanks for the catching that. It's been fixed.
- on Council to hear HASCO and MLT police year-end presentations April 9The date of the MLT meeting is correctly provided in the title: April 9th (which is tomorrow/Thursday). Unless I'm reading...
- on Music educator preps MTHS jazz students for Essentially Ellington in NYCGreat group of musicians! Have a great time in New York and MLT proud!
- on Commentary: A millionaires tax? Let’s try shared prosperityBless you, Rick.
- on From the Founder’s Desk: Get ready to celebrate Local News DayWe are there -- one for each city publication plus My Neighborhood News Group.
- on From the Founder’s Desk: Get ready to celebrate Local News DayI can't find you listed at http://localnewsday.org/
- on MLT Council reviews fourth quarter 2025 budget, 2026 city eventsWith pleasure!
- on Teen Talk: Teens share their perspectives on No Kings protestsThank you for your encouraging report on Saturday's No Kings event in Edmonds, Amelie. Personally, I attended the Lake Forest...
- on WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in USIt's not hard to figure out people !! Over 40 years of Democrat's running this state and people refuse to...
- on MLT Council reviews fourth quarter 2025 budget, 2026 city eventsThank you, I appreciate the local news reporting.
- on MLT Chamber of Commerce invites community to name the City’s paradeWe want the the carnival, car show, all of it back !!! Why does everything that is good always have...
- on Feds launch probe into Washington program to redress housing discriminationAnd now we see why Ferguson is going to push his state income tax for all in 2 years ....
- on Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last yearAnybody with a decent attorney avoids this tax with a simple trust. He is setting up his state income tax....
- on Rounding out debate, Ferguson signs bill addressing retailers’ penny problemThe randomized method of "rounding", as enacted, may seem somehow more intrinsically "fair", it is needlessly complicated and will be...
- on Ocean Annie Crawley to headline Earth Day celebration at Edmonds Waterfront Center April 22This was a 2025 event. We haven't heard yet if there's an Earth Day event scheduled for 2026 at the...
- on Ocean Annie Crawley to headline Earth Day celebration at Edmonds Waterfront Center April 22Looking forward to it!
- on ‘Mountlake Terrace: A History of Four Square Miles’ provides revealing look at small cityHi Wendy -- I have a different email for him and I sent that to you just now. -- Teresa...
- on ‘Mountlake Terrace: A History of Four Square Miles’ provides revealing look at small cityDoes anyone have a current email address for Mr. Gravelle? I tried reaching him at [email protected] (listed on his book)...
- on Art Beat feature: A converted step van is turning heads and pagesA lovely concept and delightful, mobile business in our community! Reminds me of a recent read, Nina George's "The Little...
- on Art Beat feature: A converted step van is turning heads and pagesSounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
- on Roasted Corn and Lobster Chowder the special at Scotty’s Food Truck March 5-7I'm looking forward to a visit.
- on Prep boys basketball: Warriors move on to Tacoma Dome with win over HornetsUpon review of game video, the WIAA overturned the ejections of Croz Escandon and a second E-W player. Both remain...
- on New school, new name: Edmonds School Board approves ‘Salish Middle School’Naming a school “Salish Middle School” is a significant decision. Several board members said the name honors Coast Salish peoples...
- on Council hears about City of MLT branding, addresses project concerns and gapsOn February 17th, 2026, Mountlake Terrace Councilmember Byran Wahl courageously indicated: "Please note the County Treasurer, acting as the agent...
- on Council hears about City of MLT branding, addresses project concerns and gapsThe following Resolution was proposed at the February 12, 2026 Mountlake Terrace Council Meeting: Mountlake Terrace YAF-REET Resolution Whereas parks...
- on MLT branding open house balances city growth and character preservationLove it! What a great city. Keep up the excellent work!
- on Get your tickets for 2026 Edmonds Comedy Night Feb. 20-21 at Edmonds Center for ArtsAs someone who’s been involved with Edmonds Comedy Night for several years, I can honestly say this event is something...
- on It’s been a year since Mountlake Terrace PD started using these debit cards. How’s it going?100% agree. If we want better policing we need to give the police more options. They see and understand a...
- on It’s been a year since Mountlake Terrace PD started using these debit cards. How’s it going?Thanks for raising awareness of this program. It's a great example of Community Policing SHOULD be. And it deserves our...
- on MLT Council to vote on immigrant rights protection and stormwater grant Feb. 5Illegal aliens are not immigrants, They are criminals and 80 % of Americans agreed and Trump was elected to deport...
- on Washington West African Center rolls out red carpet for fundraising galaAlways enjoy learning the history and cultures of different heritages. It expands our own knowledge base, gaining friendships and understandings....
- on MLT ‘Mother Justice’ statue moved as City projects wraps upThanks!
- on MLT ‘Mother Justice’ statue moved as City projects wraps upHi Thomas. Jeff Betz from Parks and Recreation told me that the trail should be finished in the spring, but...
- on MLT ‘Mother Justice’ statue moved as City projects wraps upIs the trail connecting 58th to the light rail open yet? If not, any news on when that will be?...
- on Capacity crowd gathers at Waterfront Center to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Its beautiful to see young people striving to keep their traditions and heritage alive and at the forefront. It can...
- on Sounder train providing special playoff service to Seahawks NFC championship game SundayHow many people in Snoco do really think have tickets to that game?
- on MLT Council releases statement regarding events in Minnesota, community safetyNo statements about the people that invaded a church and violated the rights of the Christians. Thank God almighty they...
- on Judi Smith: Pillar of Mountlake Terrace community was known for her infectious sense of humorMiss you already. Thanks to you and your husband for leaving us a great city to reside in. Pancakes will...
- on Judi Smith: Pillar of Mountlake Terrace community was known for her infectious sense of humorShe'll be dearly missed love you my friend and roommate. RIP Judi.
- on City task force tackles tough financial job: What to cut and what to keepDale, You are correct. We spoke with City Manager Jeff Niten today and updated the story to be clear that...
- on Capacity crowd gathers at Waterfront Center to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Again, congratulations Donnie. We are humbled to know you. It has been a long and wonderfully meaningfull trip. Your time...
- on City task force tackles tough financial job: What to cut and what to keepThe key take away from this report is that a suggested creation of a Metropolitan Park District WILL NOT fund...
- on WA Democrats won’t hold hearings on parental rights, trans athlete initiativesWashington Interscholastic Athletics Association estimates suggest there are between five and ten transgender athletes in the entire state of Washington...
- on WA Democrats won’t hold hearings on parental rights, trans athlete initiativesIt does not matter what people vote for on initiatives and Ferguson has already proved it. We voted to eliminate...
- on 8th annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Edmonds Waterfront Center Jan. 19Another year, Donnie. And, congratulations for keeping the dream alive. I'm so happy you have accomplished your goal and all...
- on Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1MMark Sherman makes a good point. "If he gets this through it will break the state constitution and he’ll go...
- on Mountlake Terrace City Council elects Steve Woodard as new mayorCongratulations Dr. Steve! Your Lift Every Voice Legacy family and diverse communities throughout the region are joyful at the news....
- on Mountlake Terrace City Council elects Steve Woodard as new mayorAmazing! So excited for the bright future of the city!
- on Mountlake Terrace City Council elects Steve Woodard as new mayorBravo! Well done. Thank you to former mayor KYOKO for your 7 years of service to the city of MTLK...
- on Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1MLouie Louie has been the unofficial state song since 1985. That's why marching bands played it at every parade for...
- on Learn about Edmonds SD proposed $361M replacement levy at Jan. 8 community information nightYou’ll find a lot of helpful information about this replacement levy here https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/community/bonds-levies/2026-replacement-educational-programs-operations-levy
- on Sponsor spotlight: Forget the calendar. It’s time to think spring!Sam Souza was fastidious throughout our exterior house painting from preparation to clean up.
- on Lake Ballinger Park Viewing Platform and Trails Project, Dec. 27, 2025Are there any updates whatsoever on the timing of these projects? It has been (I think) almost two years now...
- on Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1MWashington, My Home - Official State Song of Washington DC, USA (HQ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q922b3frRF8 The official state song of Washington ceremonially...
- on Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1MAccording to AI, The official state song of Washington is "Washington, My Home," with words and music by Helen Davis,...
- on Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1MThe official state song is Louie Louie. They need to change it to the Red Hot Chili Peppers song "Californication"...
- on Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1MIf he gets this through it will break the state constitution and he'll go after the masses not just millionaires....
- on Government finances and you: Part 4 — Fees and taxesInslee increased spending 40% in his last 4 years. The tax payers voted to repeal the gas taxes and like...
- on Government finances and you: Part 2 — Where’s the money?This is an excellent article, Jamie, thank you for taking the time to research this topic so well and explain...
- on Government finances and you: Part 2 — Where’s the money?"Because there is no state income tax, public projects and programs must be funded through four main sources: property tax,...
- on WSDOT studying SR 99 in South Snohomish CountyConcrete bus lane/road imported from everett port this will save on city Deficit for Generations to come
- on Here’s why 46 families in Lynnwood will get new appliances this holiday seasonSeems like a really good cause. Thanks to everyone involved
- on WSDOT studying SR 99 in South Snohomish CountyIt's at the end of the story: Visit the project website for more information.https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwsdot.wa.gov%2Fconstruction-planning%2Fsearch-studies%2Fsr-99-lynnwood-and-unincorporated-snohomish-county-pre-design-study/1/0100019b37f08439-42684ae3-8c74-4f28-bfd7-001030fcd323-000000/xmWdKgBADAeC-pN1YmRKXwoA93azKHOUd0bjPMJls10=436
- on WSDOT studying SR 99 in South Snohomish CountyHow about adding a link to the open house and the survey in the article?
- on City Council honors outgoing Councilmember Rick Ryan, adopts environmental ordinancesThankyou Virginia for your kind words! Rick has always been a very kind and giving person. He comes from a...
- on City Council honors outgoing Councilmember Rick Ryan, adopts environmental ordinancesThank you for your service Rick Ryan.
- on City Council honors outgoing Councilmember Rick Ryan, adopts environmental ordinancesRick, I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to thank you for decades of service to the city and community....
- on Thanks to Rick Steves, Lynnwood Hygiene Center has a permanent homeGod bless Rick Steves for his kindness and generosity. To borrow from Charles Dickens: "it was always said of him,...
- on Department of Health releases 2025 Maternal Mortality Report, shares 2021-22 findingsReads like a "third world country" report! It troubles me to know that having human basics of housing, food and...
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