- Daniel Christensen 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...
- mark sherman 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...
- Jack Loos 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...
- JOHN E MARTIN 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...
- Donnie Griffin 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....
- Dru Hill on Mountlake Terrace City Council elects Steve Woodard as new mayorAmazing! So excited for the bright future of the city!
- Tu-Ha Nguyen 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...
- Elizabeth Barry 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...
- Nancy Katims 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
- Sandy Allbery 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.
- Tom Kozaczynski 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...
- JOHN E MARTIN 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...
- JOHN E MARTIN 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,...
- mark sherman 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"...
- mark sherman 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....
- mark sherman 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...
- Jenna Nand 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...
- Sam Doyle 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,...
- William Parent 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
- Bruce Herbig on Here’s why 46 families in Lynnwood will get new appliances this holiday seasonSeems like a really good cause. Thanks to everyone involved
- Teresa Wippel 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
- Dawn Fitzgibbons on WSDOT studying SR 99 in South Snohomish CountyHow about adding a link to the open house and the survey in the article?
- Judy Ryan 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...
- Bev Harrison on City Council honors outgoing Councilmember Rick Ryan, adopts environmental ordinancesThank you for your service Rick Ryan.
- Virginia Clough 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....
- RJ Perna 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,...
- Lee Gresko 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...
- David Barber on ‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council cancels Flock contractCongratulations! We are having this same discussion with our Lynnwood City Council.
- Dustin DeKoekkoek on ‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council cancels Flock contractThis took way too long, but glad they pulled the plug. I agree with comments Sam Doyle made that, if...
- Alvaro Guillen on ‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council cancels Flock contractI applaud the desicion. Thanks for listening the residents voices!
- Sam Doyle on ‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council cancels Flock contractI disagree. Flock didn’t bring “great division” to our city—if anything it brought residents together, primarily in solidarity against the...
- Sam Doyle on It’s official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seatThank you, Kate! Postcards4WA supported the postcard effort and it was a wonderful way for us to reach voters—and fun,...
- Sam Doyle on It’s official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seatThank you! So appreciated. I’m excited for the next chapter here.
- Kate Vance on It’s official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seatWhen I saw the same humble & hardworking Sam Doyle I had seen in local volunteer tasks was running for...
- Eiya (Carol V.) Wolfe on It’s official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seatCongratulations to our new councilmember-elect Sam Doyle! Unlike her opponent, she actually put in hard work, time and effort running...
- Teresa Wippel on It’s official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seatMy sincere apologies for the impression that there was disrespect by using different words in describing how the candidates acquired...
- Jordan Henderson on It’s official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seatIf anyone “earned” the votes they got, it was councilmember-elect Doyle for actually running a campaign. The incumbent was the...
- Colleen Roach on Celebrate the holidays at the Evergreen State Fair Park Dec. 4-7Thank you to Teresa & News Staff for all of your coverage of Holiday events. Thanks to your newsletters, I...
- Michelle Jensen, on Missing fed funds affect MLT’s Main Street Project building strategyI am very pleased to be a citizen of Montlake Terrace. Other than losing our carnival which I’m hoping we’ll...
- Virginia Rostad on South Snohomish County’s only hygiene center needs help. Can you chip in?Great news! So everybody, let's make this happen!
- Colleen Roach on Sponsor spotlight: Seniors — don’t get taken during the holiday seasonVery important information, Adrienne. Thank you, Colleen Roach
- George L Stanton on MLT Council weighs 1% property tax increase, reviews fee changes for 2026Please explain how an increase to annual property tax for each household by an average of $2.84 will turn MLT...
- Marni Apio on Doyle now leads Ryan by 21 votes in MLT Council Position 1 raceThanks for stating the actual situation and explanation. Makes more sense now.
- George Stanton on Doyle now leads Ryan by 21 votes in MLT Council Position 1 raceTo answer the question everyone is wondering, this is likely going to a machine recount and likely a Sam Doyle...
- Sam Doyle on Doyle maintains lead over Ryan in updated vote countUp by 21 as of today.
- Steve Carbary on MLT Council weighs 1% property tax increase, reviews fee changes for 2026There isn't one single socialism-aligned member of the council yet, but gives us a couple more election cycles and we'll...
- mark sherman on MLT Council weighs 1% property tax increase, reviews fee changes for 2026Typical fer left socialists. They want to raise property tax increases at city and state levels while the state legislature...
- Teresa Wippel on School board Nov. 18 to select pro/con committee members for February replacement levyHi Rose -- we will have a reporter at the school board meeting and explain how the process works in...
- Rose Pouros on School board Nov. 18 to select pro/con committee members for February replacement levyI believe it's important to engage with the community about the upcoming replacement levy. Can we get more information on...
- Kate Vance on Reader view: Reflections on a first campaignThanks for running Mr. Luoma, you had my household's vote and I hope we get the chance to vote for...
- Heather Couture on More details on why South Snohomish County’s only hygiene center is closingOn 196th, near Fred Meyer are 2 building sites to consider. 1 is next to Arbys, 1 across from Fred...
- Eiya (Carol V.) Wolfe on Doyle maintains lead over Ryan in updated vote countStill rooting for Sam Doyle. Fingers crossed.
- Teresa Wippel on Doyle maintains lead over Ryan in updated vote countThanks for your feedback. We did run that statement -- one of two we were provided depending on the race...
- Jordan Henderson on Doyle maintains lead over Ryan in updated vote countWith only 16 ballots rejected for signature issues and no ballots outstanding, the race has been won by Doyle barring...
- Dustin DeKoekkoek on Reader view: Reflections on a first campaignIt’s great to see people like you stepping up.
- Dru Druzianich on Lake Ballinger Park Viewing Platform and Trails Project, Nov. 9, 2025Thank you, David.
- Janet Pope on MLT family takes over Dave’s Auto Service after owner retiresHave a wonderful retirement Dave & Vincent. Thanks for many years of excellent service! It was so wonderful to have...
- JOHN E MARTIN on MLT family takes over Dave’s Auto Service after owner retiresThank you Dave and Vince!! Welcome Edgar, Julia, and Cesar!!
- Sam Doyle on In first contested races in years, Mountlake Terrace incumbents leading challengersStill in it! Doyle 2040, Ryan 2222 with 1200 ballots left to count! Down by 4% (from 6%) 5462 ballots...
- Eiya Wolfe on In first contested races in years, Mountlake Terrace incumbents leading challengersMLT City Council race: Words can't express my deep disappointment at Sam Doyle's loss to incumbent Rick Ryan. I was...
- Susan Goodenough on MLT family takes over Dave’s Auto Service after owner retiresExcited for Dave and Vince as they enjoy some much deserved time off. I trust that Dave has left us...
- Chris Francisco on MLT family takes over Dave’s Auto Service after owner retiresCongrats to Dave. Hope the new owners can continue the same quality and affordable prices Dave has provided our community...
- Jen Cameron on MLT family takes over Dave’s Auto Service after owner retiresAlways trusted Dave, his recommendations, and service. Hope you have a wonderful retirement, thank you!
- Teresa Courtney on MLT family takes over Dave’s Auto Service after owner retiresWelcome to the Gateway neighborhood!! Excited to see a local family continue at the location.
- Steve Carbary on Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earnersYou don't earn more than $1m/year, and almost certainly never will, so why are you so appalled by this?
- Teresa Wippel on Overnight I-5 lane reductions and ramp closures this week for Sound Transit workWe've asked about this.
- Steven Stadnicki on Overnight I-5 lane reductions and ramp closures this week for Sound Transit workGiven that the light rail is in place and operating, and has been for a while, I'm a little curious...
- Steve Roberts on Out-of-state agencies used Lynnwood license plate cameras for immigration searches, UW study finds Sorry, but what did they expect when they opened a data pipeline to some outfit on the east coast!? I...
- mark a sherman on Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earnersThe Dems should look at changing the official state song from Louie Louie to Californication by the Red Hot Chili...
- mark a sherman on Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earnersInslee raised spending 40% in his last 4 years. Vote these crooks out
- mark a sherman on Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earnersThe Dems have destroyed our state constitution and levied taxes with slight of hand illegally with the help of liberal...
- Steve Carbary on Out-of-state agencies used Lynnwood license plate cameras for immigration searches, UW study finds And yet the Mayor insists she's heard only 1 person complain about installing Flock cameras in MLT. If she and...
- Dale Jeremiah on Out-of-state agencies used Lynnwood license plate cameras for immigration searches, UW study finds It appears this surveillance camera system is more diabolical than we thought. Suggest reading “It Can’t Happen Here” by Sinclair...
- Wendy Hagel on From aging infrastructure to population growth, officials address future of water and sewer serviceI really appreciate this wrap up. Unfortunately, the question about multi-family discounts was not fully addressed. It only applies to...
- JOHN E MARTIN on Letter to the editor: Your tax dollars being used to build new baseball stadium in EverettI like your idea of "No State Money," but Public Facilities Districts can tax the public, thanks to House Bill...
- Doug Waterman on Reminder: Trunk R Treat event planned for Oct. 31We miss the Halloween door knocks at our house in a nearby neighborhood.
- Jack Loos on Letter to the editor: Your tax dollars being used to build new baseball stadium in EverettWhat about a Public Facilities District as is currently used in Snohomish County for a number of projects (Edmonds Center...
- Erin Demmon on Snohomish County Food and Farming Center coming to McCollum ParkWe are at a point in time we must prioritize foundational community building, sustainability and access to healthy affordable non-processes...
- Teresa Wippel on PAWS issues warning regarding glue trapsMore info here: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/glue-traps-faq
- Dana Lou Thompson on PAWS issues warning regarding glue trapsI had never heard of a glue trap until I read your article. Why are they made? What animals are...
- Andres Barros on Snohomish County Food and Farming Center coming to McCollum Park"Why remove a pool?" From the Snohomish County website: As a 50-year-old facility, the pool would have needed $7 million...
- Casey Kienzle on Snohomish County Food and Farming Center coming to McCollum ParkI walk my dog here and have never seen nor heard of any dangerous wildlife - people LARP in the...
- Teresa Wippel on Snohomish County Food and Farming Center coming to McCollum ParkRegarding the pool, someone noted elsewhere that it has been in disrepair for years and not used.
- Melissa Dickson on Snohomish County Food and Farming Center coming to McCollum ParkI like this idea but have two concerns/ questions. 1) Why remove a pool? It seems kids / families dont...
- Sam Doyle on Washington’s paid leave program heads toward a fiscal cliffThis program is for *working* people to have paid time off for their own serious health issues or to take...
- Heidi Lux Smitham on Restaurant News: Remembering Morgan Batali, Edmonds chefMorgan Batali was an incredible chef, and his passion for food inspired many. It's heartbreaking to hear about his passing....
- RJ Perna on Thousands pack City Park for Edmonds ‘No Kings’ rallyThank you for your extensive coverage of this crucially important event. Rick Steves built a highly successful and highly respected...
- Dale Jeremiah on Reminder: Election 2025 resources for Mountlake Terrace votersMountlake Terrace voters should read City of Edmonds Proposition No. 1. (page 52 in the voters pamphlet). Future property tax...
- Teresa Wippel on Reminder: Election 2025 resources for Mountlake Terrace votersNo censorship here but comment approval has been a little slow today due to family commitments. Thank you for your...
- Steve Carbary on Reminder: Election 2025 resources for Mountlake Terrace votersWeird that there are no comments, or is absolutely everything being censored on here now? God forbid someone be critical...
- Steve Carbary on Reminder: Election 2025 resources for Mountlake Terrace votersFingers crossed the people of MLT take this opportunity to get rid of a Mayor and long-term councilmembers in the...
- Colleen Roach on ‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for WA road upkeepHere’s my take on one of the contributing factors - I believe - to the very poor road conditions drivers...
- Ray Mcleod on Washington’s paid leave program heads toward a fiscal cliffJust another democratic way to dole out money to people who don't want to work for it !!!
- Mary Dispenza on Washington will not require priests to report child abuse disclosed in confessionToo many children remain in situations either by clergy, families, friends, and strangers who are child perpetrators because no one...
- Jack Loos on WA public lands chief seeks new revenue as timber policy faces scrutinyVery informative. Sounds as if Upthegrove is doing good job managing Washington's Public Lands.
- Dru Druzianich on Lake Ballinger Park Viewing Platform and Trails Project, Oct. 12, 2025Thanks again, David for your excellent work on the transformation of Lake Ballinger Park over the last 2(?) years.
- Kirsten Lysen on Flock cameras, taxes, Pavilion, growth: MLT Council candidates discussed their positionsAgreed. It seems pretty clear that many, *many* people in this community are against Flock and we're fighting to make...
- George Stanton on Flock cameras, taxes, Pavilion, growth: MLT Council candidates discussed their positionsI totally agree. Honestly the assertion is pretty insulting at this point. There have been dozens of public comments against...
- Teresa Wippel on Art Beat review: The Phoenix Theatre presents ‘Ms. Frankenstein’s Monster’Ticket prices vary on seating. Click on the ticket link and when you get to seating, the price will be...
- Michelle Jensen, on Art Beat review: The Phoenix Theatre presents ‘Ms. Frankenstein’s Monster’How much are the tickets?
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