Thursday, December 4, 2025

Government

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons. But the dispute is...

Public Safety

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Nov. 26-Dec 2, 2025

Nov. 26 6200 block Saint Albion Way: Patrol responded to a domestic assault report. The suspect had left the residence before officers arrived. Charges for...

Snohomish County approves wildfire plan

Snohomish County has adopted its first-ever plan to help people and businesses countywide prepare for and mitigate wildfires. On Nov. 12, the Snohomish County Council...

Education

Spruce Elementary music teacher earns national appointment, publishes new book

Spruce Elementary music teacher Andrea Krein has earned national recognition through her appointment to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Council for General...

Catch free screening of ‘Fish War’ documentary Dec. 10 at MTHS

The Edmonds School District will host a free community screening of Fish War, a documentary exploring the history of Indigenous fishing rights in Washington...

Edmonds School District increasing school lunch prices Dec. 1

Starting Dec. 1, the Edmonds School District will be increasing the price of school lunches to comply with federal regulations. "Federal regulations require school districts...

Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation supports art education in local schools

The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation said it is once again stepping up to support local art education by helping fill the gap left by...

Edmonds School District federal funding back to pre-COVID levels, reports show

At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Edmonds School District Board adopted school improvement plans, reviewed financial reports, approved nutrition and wellness policy changes, and...

Events

Start your family history journey at the Humble House open house Dec. 6

Have you been curious about tracing your family's history but are not sure where to begin. Now is the perfect time to explore the...

Sponsor spotlight: Get into the holiday spirit with 5K Jingle Bell Dash Dec. 7

Come get into the holiday spirit and run the St. Nicholas 5K Jingle Bell Dash hosted by Holy Rosary (Edmonds) and St. Thomas More...

Create a winter wreath in virtual Sno-Isle Libraries acrylics workshop

Join Sno-Isle Libraries Saturday, Dec. 6 for a DIY online acrylics workshop where you'll learn to create your own whimsical winter wreath for the...

Mountlake Terrace Chamber plans holiday networking mixer Dec. 16

The Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday Networking Event from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Mazatlan Restaurant, 24380 Van Ry...

Economic Alliance Snohomish County hosting 2025 Legislative Kickoff Dec. 10

Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is hosting its 2025 Legislative Kickoff from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St.,...

Housing

Opinion

Letter to the editor: COVID still a pressing threat — protect yourself during holidays

Publisher's note: Links provided throughout this letter for reference Editor: The holidays are a time for family, festivities, and - unfortunately, since we’re still in a...

Reader view: Reflections on a first campaign

First, thank you to everyone who voted for me for Mountlake Terrace City Council, stopped to talk, offered encouragement or simply listened. The conversations...

Letter to the editor: Your tax dollars being used to build new baseball stadium in Everett

Editor: If you live in the state of Washington, your tax dollars are being used to build a new baseball stadium in downtown Everett. In fact,...

Letter to editor: Sam Doyle is my choice for City Council Position 1

Editor: I’ll be supporting Sam Doyle for Mountlake City Council Position 1 this November. After meeting with her, hearing her responses at the candidates forum...

Letter to the editor: Tam Bui has my support for Court of Appeals

Editor: I am a proud volunteer and supporter of Judge Tam Bui in her campaign for the Court of Appeals seat. I first met Judge Bui...

Eat/Play/Live

Sponsor spotlight: Salmon and Chips the special at Scotty’s Food Truck this week

Craving a taste of the ocean? Dive into the irresistible Salmon and Chips at Scotty's Food Truck this week, featuring: Flaky, lightly breaded salmon fillets. ...

Art Beat Review: ‘Mrs. Dilber’s Christmas Carol’ charming and full of surprises

Showtimes: Nov. 28-Dec. 21, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
 The Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave., Edmonds (at Firdale Village) Ages:...

Sponsor spotlight: Holiday Gift Show presented by Gallery North Dec. 1-3

Step into the festive spirit this December at Gallery North in downtown Edmonds with an inspiring holiday-themed exhibition. From Dec. 1-31, immerse yourself in...

Local artists invited to enter Puget Sound Bird Fest poster art contest

Puget Sound-area artists are invited to showcase their creativity and love of local bird life by entering the 2026 Puget Sound Bird Fest poster...

Art Beat: A holiday mix of music, dance, theater, visual arts and a new gallery in town

Spotlight: ‘Goddesses’ a d’Elaine Johnson retrospective The Gallery at Graphite, 202 Main St. (open Fridays, 1-5 p.m. and Saturdays, noon-4 p.m.; daily, 4-8 p.m., through...

Seattle Skating Club hosts holiday show Dec. 13 in Mountlake Terrace

Local expert figure skaters from the Seattle Skating Club will present “Gliding Through Time,” a holiday show and journey through time on ice, from...

Sports and Recreation

High school sports roundup: Dec. 2, 2025

Boys Basketball Meadowdale defeated Cascade 81-27 The Meadowdale Mavericks jumped out to a 38-6 first-quarter lead on the way to a 81-27 victory over the Cascade...

Prep athletes earn fall 2025 All-Wesco honors

Congratulations to all of the Edmonds School District athletes who were recently selected to the All-Wesco conference teams for the fall 2025 sports season....

High school sports roundup: Dec. 1, 2025

Girls Basketball Mountlake Terrace defeated Marysville Pilchuck 60-9 The Mountlake Terrace Hawks led 47-2 at halftime and then coasted to a 60-9 win in their season...

High school sports roundup: Nov. 29, 2025

Girls Basketball Edmonds-Woodway defeated Cedarcrest 57-39 Freshman guard Zaniyah Jones scored 16 points and to go along with five rebounds and five steals and Senior Finley...

Prep boys basketball: After best-ever finish last season, Warriors ready for return to state

The drumming sound of basketballs being dribbled and players running courts have returned to area high schools this month, signaling the start of another...

Election 2025

MLT City Council Position 1 race headed for a recount

The race for Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1 appears headed for a recount. In the final vote tally released Monday prior to Tuesday's certification...

Doyle maintains lead over Ryan in updated vote count

Challenger Sam Doyle maintained her lead over incumbent Rick Ryan in the race for Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1, according to returns from...

Doyle now leads Ryan in Position 1 Mountlake Terrace City Council race

Challenger Sam Doyle now holds a slim lead over incumbent Rick Ryan in the race for Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1. According to...

Election 2025: Ryan leads by just three votes over Doyle in Friday returns

Mountlake Terrace City Council incumbent Rick Ryan's lead over challenger Sam Doyle slipped to just three votes according to the latest general election results...

Election 2025: Doyle cuts into Ryan’s lead in Council Position 1 race

Challenger Sam Doyle continued to cut into the lead of Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1 incumbent Rick Ryan, according to the Snohomish County...

Obituaries

Maryan McGovern: She leaves a legacy of strength and kindness

Maryan McGovern April 30, 1924 – November 24, 2025 Maryan passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 101. The youngest daughter of Viola Nordstrom and...

Janice Keller: Celebration of Life Nov. 25 in Richmond Beach

Janice Christine Keller It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Christine Keller (née Jones). Jan passed away peacefully at age...

Paul C. Sorensen: Edmonds native had a lifelong career with Ewing Electric

Paul Christian Sorensen May 20, 1940 - October 27, 2025 Paul C. Sorensen passed from this life on October 27, 2025, surrounded by family. He was...

Mary Ahern: Funeral Mass Nov. 28 at St. Thomas More Parish

Mary Agnes Ahern was born at home on the family farm in rural Moody County, South Dakota, on May 7, 1932. She was the...

Geraldine ‘Jeri’ Rask: Drawn to nature and to serve others

Geraldine "Jeri" Rask March 12th, 1946 - September 16th, 2025 Geraldine “Jeri”, “Jer-Bear”, “Say Say” Rask was born March 12,1946 in Cleveland, Ohio and died on...

Albert ‘AP’ VanMeter: A deep love for family and a passion for engineering

Albert "AP" VanMeter Albert "AP" VanMeter, 86, passed peacefully on September 29, 2025, in Edmonds, Washington. Born to Judge AP and Homa VanMeter, on September...

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