The Mountlake Terrace City Council during its Sept. 26 meeting voted to contract with McKinstry to make improvements to the police department’s roof, insulation and HVAC. The council authorized a…
Elections Explained event at Mountlake Terrace Library Oct. 15
Are you curious about the voting process and election security in Snohomish County? Get the answers to all your elections-related questions about voting procedures, ballot processing, election security and more…
Four highlights from the Washington secretary of state debate
Defending Washington’s election system against cyberthreats and misinformation campaigns has been a dominant theme in this year’s contest for secretary of state. This was the case again on Tuesday when…
Jaime Mendez News: Oct. 2, 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Hazel Miller Foundation pays tribute to Dan Asher
Past and present board members of the Hazel Miller Foundation paid tribute this week to the late Dan Asher, who guided the Edmonds-based foundation to grant more than $14 million…
Now on video: Washington Secretary of State debate at Edmonds College
If you missed Tuesday night’s Washington Secretary of State debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Washington and Snohomish County, you can watch it via TVW. The…
City council to review revenue and proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget Oct. 3
The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to review the city’s 2025-2026 revenue estimates and the proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget during its Oct. 3 meeting. This is the first of…
SR 99 tunnel to close for first two weekends in October for Seattle inspection
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close the first two weekends in October for its first six-year inspection. The tunnel opened to travelers in February…
Art Beat: Artwork finds, staged readings, film screenings and festive fun
Find treasure at the ArtWorks Annual Garage Sale 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, ArtWorks, 201 2nd Ave. S., Edmonds ArtWorks is hosting its second annual ArtWorks Artist’s…
John Brett Parrish: Celebration of Life Oct. 4 for longtime Edmonds resident
John Brett Parrish John Brett Parrish, much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away in his sleep on September 2, 2024 at Aegis Gardens Newcastle at the age of…
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GOP legislative staff OK contract as Democratic employees say no
In the first-ever collective bargaining for legislative employees in Washington, Republican staff in the state House and Senate got contracts but their Democratic counterparts did not. Legislative assistants in the…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 30, 2024
Girls Volleyball Lake Stevens defeated Lynnwood 3-1 25-22, 25-8, 27-29, 25-20 Lake Stevens top individual stats: Laura Eichert: 31 kills, 15 digs and 1 ace Jayci Scrivens: 14 kills, 11…
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Nightly full closure of 236th St SW in MLT overnight Oct. 3
Sound Transit’s contractor will begin road striping the night of Thursday, Oct. 3 on 236th Street Southwest in Mountlake Terrace. This work, which runs from the I-5 Northbound off-ramp to…
Jaime Mendez News: Oct. 1, 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Online town hall Oct. 2 to discuss county’s proposed public safety property tax
Snohomish County voters are invited to join Executive David Somers, Sheriff Susanna Johnson and Prosecutor Jason Cummings at a virtual public safety town hall event to discuss the county’s Proposition…
Edmonds College to celebrate modern manufacturing with open house at Paine Field skills center Oct. 11
National Manufacturing Week, which takes place the first week of October, is a collaborative effort that brings together students, parents, influencers, and community leaders to learn while raising awareness about…
Snohomish PUD’s Project PRIDE is now Community Energy Fund
Snohomish County PUD Tuesday announced a new name for the fund that provides one-time grants for families and individuals who need assistance paying their energy bills. Project PRIDE is now…
Sponsor spotlight: Gallery North presents ‘Beauty of the Northwest’ art show Oct. 1-29
Get ready for an unforgettable artistic journey at Gallery North in Edmonds, Washington! From Oct. 1-29, immerse yourself in “The Beauty of the Northwest,” a juried invitational art show with…
Letter to the editor: This retired judge supports Whitney Rivera
Editor: I urge voters to cast their ballots for the most qualified candidate for Superior Court Position 12, incumbent Judge Whitney Rivera. As a retired judge who spent thirty years…
Virtual teen cook-along at Verdant Oct. 4: Sweet potato nachos and blueberry mango smoothie
Youth looking for new after-school snack ideas are invited to join Verdant registered dietician Amy Reuter from their home kitchens fron 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 to create sweet potato…
Thousands of state and community college workers in WA reject new contract
A union representing nearly 5,000 state government and community college employees in Washington has overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract, putting it in a position its leaders have described as…
North Sound Bicycle Advocates to meet at MLT Library Oct. 16
North Sound Bicycle Advocates, which promotes safer roads and more trails to promote cycling in North King and South Snohomish counties, is holding its monthly meeting at the Mountlake Terrace…
Jaime Mendez News: Sept. 30, 2024
The My Neighborhood News Network has partnered with Lynnwood-based Se Habla Media to share their daily Spanish-language videos and weekly podcasts — with English subtitles. Learn more about Se Habla…
Public invited to Finding Hope: Community Healing Forum Oct. 21
Updating to clarify the event date of Oct. 21. The public is invited to a forum Monday, Oct. 21, dedicated to those who are navigating the challenges of grief and…
Washington’s minimum wage going up to $16.66 per hour in 2025
Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35% increase over 2024. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the increase Monday; it…
Sponsor spotlight: Turning your hobby into a business
You’ve loved dogs all your life so you decide to start a dog training business. Turning your hobby into a business can provide tax benefits if you do it right….
Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Hall Creek restoration update — Sept. 29, 2024
David Carlos takes monthly photographs and video via drone to capture the progress of the fish and wildlife restoration project at Ballinger Park. A partnership between the U.S. Army Corps…
Middle, high school students invited to participate in Congressional App Challenge
Middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition…
Earthquake risk data for Washington public schools is incomplete and out of reach
Hundreds of public schools across Washington are located in areas where they could suffer damage in a major earthquake. But more than a decade after the state set out to…
Community invited to weigh in on new elementary, middle school designs
The Edmonds School District is hosting a community meeting from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 to discuss options for replacing College Place Elementary and Middle Schools. Voters approved bonds for…
Hear the story of ‘Finding Gobi’ with author Dion Leonard at Mountlake Terrace Library Oct. 24
Join best-selling author Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, and his dog Gobi at the Mountlake Terrace Library Thursday, Oct. 24 to hear their story about the little stray that…
Letter to the editor: Whitney Rivera should be retained as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
Editor: I have had the pleasure of knowing Whitney Rivera, now Judge Whitney Rivera, for the past 24 years since she began working at the Bennett & Bennett Law firm…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 27-28, 2024
Friday, Sept. 27 Football Mountlake Terrace defeated Shorecrest 19-16 in overtime Mountlake Terrace quarterback Mason Wilson scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime as the Hawks defeated the Shorecrest Scots 16-13…
Oct. 4: AAUW Edmonds SnoKing Branch to host scholarship fundraiser
Join the AAUW Edmonds SnoKing branch for an evening of fun and philanthropy at its Friday, Oct, 4 fundraiser set for 5-8 p.m. at the WSU Everett campus. Enjoy raffles…
MLT’s Michelle Senechal earns two designations from National Association of Realtors
Michelle Senechal, a real estate broker affiliated with the Edmonds office of Coldwell Banker Bain, has earned her Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designations…
Kids invited to enjoy math projects and games at Mountlake Terrace Library Oct. 12
Kids are invited to join the Seattle Universal Math Museum (SUMM) Saturday, Oct. 12 and play with math at the Mountlake Terrace Library. The event will feature puzzles, games and…
Scriber Lake High School information session Oct. 2
Scriber Lake High School is holding an information session on Wednesday, Oct. 2 for those who want to learn more about the school. Scriber Lake is a small, alternative-learning high…