I started MLTnews two and half years ago as a way to help keep the citizens of Mountlake Terrace informed and provide an outlet for people to discuss things happening in our City. I’ve enjoyed writing for and moderating the site and have met a lot of people that I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. The [...]
Who makes money from Tour de Terrace?
On a Sunday afternoon in late July I sat down with Mayor Jerry Smith and other Tour de Terrace volunteers to discuss the festival, the beer garden and some of the allegations that had been made in the preceding weeks and months. What became immediately clear was that Jerry Smith is the driving force behind [...]
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter
Here are an assortment of Mountlake Terrace police reports from the last week or so. On Saturday, 10-22-2011 at 9:59 PM Officer Chapel observed a black motorcycle southbound on 48th Ave W with an obstructed license plate. He attempted to stop the vehicle, which failed to yield for several blocks before finally stopping. Investigation revealed [...]
Free internet coaching at the Library
Curious about what the Internet can do for you, but don’t know where to start? Learn new skills and tricks from enthusiastic teen volunteers in an hour long one-on-one tutoring sessions. This week we will have two sessions focusing on email. Sign up for one at the front desk, space is limited! Saturday October 29, [...]
Rachel’s Challenge at Brier Terrace Middle Monday
In 2011-12, 11 schools in our district are participating in Rachel’s Challenge, a nationwide program that teaches and motivates students to make positive changes in the way they treat others. Rachel Scott was the first person killed April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School, and her family has shared her dream of starting a chain [...]
All you can eat crab feast Sunday to support the Senior Center
“All You Can Eat” CRAB FEAST Sunday, October 23rd serving from 2 PM to 6 PM. The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center presents their annual Crab Feast at the Nile Temple, Red Room, 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace. Music, door prizes, drawings, fun for everyone. Adults $25, Children 5-12 years $15, tickets available at the [...]
Halloween starts this weekend in MLT
From our friends at MyEdmondsNews.com: Looking for a “spooktacular” haunted house close to home? The Nile Golf Course and Country Club, located just next door to Edmonds at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 104, is sponsoring a haunted house for the next two weekends — Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23 and Thursday-Halloween, Oct. 27-31. It’s [...]
Ballots are in the mail and meet the candidates this Sunday
Snohomish County says that ballots for the November 8 election should start to be delivered today and we’re told that Robert Reedy, candidate for City Council Position 5 has reserved some time at the library for an informal meet and greet with himself and the other candidates. The meet and greet will be on Sunday, [...]
News Release Drug Take Back Saturday October 29
The City of Mountlake Terrace Police Department will be participating in the Snohomish County Drug Task Force’s “Drug Take Back Saturday” on October 29, 2011. Residents may drop off unwanted or unused prescription medications (except for samples from physicians’ offices) to Police Department staff between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the police station located [...]
City Finance 101 Presentation
You can learn how the city’s finances, including your property tax dollars, are spent along with restrictions on how city revenues can be used. A presentation has been developed to provide citizens with more information on the inner workings of city government. City Finance 101 also includes updates and opportunities to provide feedback on two [...]
