The Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion will be closed on Monday in observance of Independence Day. All pool schedules are available on the city’s website at https://www.cityofmlt.com/531/Pool-Schedule.
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Republican Mindie Wirth kicks off campaign for State Senate’s 1st District
Mindie Wirth (R-1st Legislative District) kicked off her campaign for the State Senate on Wednesday evening. Wirth is running to prioritize school funding, address tolls and traffic congestion and reduce the tax…
Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Trees removed in front of Cedar Way Elementary
Republican 32nd District candidates to meet voters July 5, 18
The primary election is Aug. 2, and Alvin Rutledge and David Schirle — Republican candidates in the 32nd Legislative District — will be available to meet voters during two upcoming…
Council considers possible cuts if tax hikes don’t pass in August
The city’s reserve funds are projected to be empty by the end of the year without a new revenue source or without major cuts. So, if either a 44-cent levy…
Are you ready for fireworks? MLT Third of July Celebration on Sunday
After more than two months of preparation, the Mountlake Terrace Third of July Celebration at Ballinger Park is just one day away. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. and include food, live music, family…
Reminder: Fireworks allowed in unincorporated areas, but there are rules
Fireworks are illegal within the city limits of Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek and other local jurisdictions. However, fireworks are still allowed in unincorporated areas of the county. There…
Recommended Reads: Books describe return of wolves to Yellowstone
Decade of the Wolf: Returning the Wild to Yellowstone, by Douglas W. Smith and Gary Ferguson And When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature’s Balance in Yellowstone, by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent…
E. coli outbreak tied to General Mills flour; recall expanded
General Mills has expanded its recall of Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour due a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121, including three cases in Washington state….
Ballinger Park welcomes dogs — but leashes required
Now that the former Ballinger Golf Course located on the Edmonds/Mountlake Terrace border has opened to the public as a city park, Mountlake Terrace Animal Control Officer Elena McKee has…
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When should you call 9-1-1 with fireworks complaints? The Fire Marshal explains
Every year around the Fourth of July, 9-1-1 operators are inundated with calls regarding fireworks. The majority of these calls are non-emergency related, but tie up the 9-1-1 system, potentially…
Mountlake Terrace police blotter: June 23-30
June 23 A vehicle prowl was reported in the 5500 block of 220th Street Southwest. The rear passenger window was broken and several items were taken. June 24 A vehicle…
Reminder: Fireworks are prohibited in MLT city limits
The City of Mountlake Terrace reminds the community that personal use fireworks are prohibited within the city limits, as they are in many other surrounding cities. Two of every five…
Concessions will be offered at Third of July Celebration
The city is preparing for the Third of July Celebration slated for this Sunday. The event will feature games, live entertainment, contests and fireworks. Concessions will also be available at…
Welcome to our new sponsor, MTYAA Football and Cheer
A warm welcome to MLTnews sponsor, MTYAA Football and Cheer. MTYAA provides youth ages 6-14 the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of both tackle football and cheer leading in a…
Detectives tentatively identify body found in Sprague’s Pond Wednesday
Lynnwood police detectives have tentatively identified a body that was found in Sprague’s Pond in Lynnwood on Wednesday as a man in his 40s. Detectives are waiting for a full…
First case of Zika virus confirmed in Snohomish County
The first case of Zika virus has been confirmed in Snohomish County. A man in his 30s tested positive for the virus by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….
Summerfest 2016 set for July 23, featuring classic cars and music
Fairwinds Brighton Court has scheduled its annual Summerfest for Saturday, July 23. This year’s theme is “Grease Lightning!” The event will once again benefit the Foundation for the Edmonds School…
Red Cross seeking nominations for Real Heroes in Snohomish County
The American Red Cross serving Snohomish County is seeking nominations for the 21st annual Real Heroes Breakfast. The event will honor and present awards to “Real Heroes”–everyday people in the community who demonstrated…
City to discuss possible cuts if levy does not pass on Aug. 2
On Thursday, the Mountlake Terrace City Council will review possible cuts to city services if a 44-cent levy lid lift does not pass. The levy lid lift will appear on…