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Scene nearby: Christmas Day meal distribution a success
Edmonds-based Caravan Kebab owner Shazad Raja — assisted by several volunteers — prepared and distributed 250 meals on Christmas Day to people in need around South Snohomish County. Volunteers came…
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Welcome to Craig Parrish, My Neighborhood News Network’s managing editor
Craig Parrish, who has worked for more 30 years in journalism in Western Washington, is joining the My Neighborhood News Network as managing editor. Parrish’s first day was Monday, Aug….
Community members celebrate launch of nonprofit news in South Snohomish County
Two hundred people gathered at the Lynnwood Event Center ballroom Thursday night to celebrate the launch of nonprofit community news in South Snohomish County through the My Neighborhood News Network…
Mountlake Terrace Post Office lease extended in current Town Center location
The Mountlake Terrace Post Office will stay at its Town Center location for now. U.S. Postal Service spokesperson Kim Frum confirmed Wednesday that the post office building lease has been…
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Lynnwood Convention Center unveils new name
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District on Wednesday announced the new name for the Lynnwood Convention Center. The former convention center has officially been renamed the Lynnwood Event Center, and the…
Job hunting? YWCA offers appointments for free Working Wardrobe
Get ready for an interview or update your wardrobe for your job with free clothing from YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish Working Wardrobe. The organization ofers a large selection…
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AJ Adamski appointed Leadership Snohomish County executive director
AJ Adamski has been appointed the new executive director of Leadership Snohomish County (LSC). Adamski joins the organization with over 20 years in the field of education as a teacher…
Put your trash out early Wednesday
Waste Management residential drivers will begin an hour early this Wednesday due to the heat, so put your carts out early, the City of Mountlake Terrace said. Waste Management will…
Afghan refugees find welcoming home in Snohomish County, thanks to multi-agency efforts
Afghan families and individuals looking for ways to escape the turmoil in their home country are finding new beginnings in Snohomish County, thanks to the coordinating efforts of the Everett-based…
Mountlake Terrace Elementary announces weeklong shift to remote learning, due to student and staff illness
Due to the number of staff and students out due to illness, Mountlake Terrace Elementary School announced Wednesday it is shifting to remote learning for Thursday, Jan. 13 through Wednesday, Jan….
Work-release facility won’t be located in Mountlake Terrace
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) announced that a site previously identified in Mountlake Terrace for the possible location of a work-release facility won’t be feasible. “After receiving feedback…
County council approves 0.1% sales tax to fund affordable housing, behavioral health
The Snohomish County Council Wednesday voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a 0.1% sales and use tax countywide to fund more affordable housing and behaviorial health services Beginning in April 2022,…
COVID-19 vaccines now available three days per week at Ash Way Park and Ride
Starting this week, the Snohomish Health District is administering COVID-19 vaccines three days per week at the Ash Way Park and Ride in Lynnwood. Appointments are required and available from…
MLT resident identified in Sunday’s fatal motorcycle crash
Edward Shephard, 64, of Mountlake Terrace has been identified by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office as the man who died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Snohomish. Shephard…
MLT woman at Harborview in stable condition after drive-by shooting Tuesday night
A Mountlake Terrace woman is in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center after being shot in the leg while in the driveway of her home near Terrace Creek Park Tuesday…
Leadership Snohomish County invites nonprofits to submit service project proposals
Leadership Snohomish County is inviting local nonprofit organizations and businesses to submit a project proposal to become a 2021-22 LSC Community Impact Project Partner. Project proposals are due on July…
Mountlake Terrace HS grad featured in upcoming Scorsese movie
Lily Gladstone, an actor who graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School in 2004, is starring in the upcoming movie Killers of the Flower Moon. The film is being directed by…
Hazel Miller Foundation announces grant awards for spring quarter 2021
The Hazel Miller Foundation announced the award of 15 grants approved by the foundation’s board of directors for spring quarter 2021. Organizations receiving the awards are as follows: Clothes For…
City council continues discussion about poultry limits, issues Juneteenth proclamation
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its June 3 work/study session continued discussions about changing the municipal code to allow residents to keep more poultry on single-family properties. The council…
Steven Li named Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County executive director
Steven Li has been appointed new executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. Li has served as the president of the Habitat Snohomish Board of Directors since June…
Three local Girl Scouts mix passion, sustainability to earn Gold Star Award
Driven by passion and focused on sustainability, three local Girl Scouts have earned a Gold Award — the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. To earn the award, a…