The Mountlake Terrace City Council continued discussions about possible uses of assistance funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and also approved the conceptual illustration for Veterans Memorial Park at its Oct. 18 regular business meeting. Under ARPA, the City of Mountlake Terrace is eligible to receive nearly $6 million in COVID-19 pandemic…
An Edmonds school is the first in Snohomish County to shut down this fall because of rising COVID cases. Madrona K-8 currently has 26 active cases among students and another 174 students in quarantine because they were in close contact with the sick children. Madrona will not reopen until Nov. 1. Edmonds School District Alert…
Fred Langer, a member of the board of commissioners for Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County, which operates as the Verdant Health Commission, has resigned from the board effective immediately, Verdant announced Tuesday. Langer’s term was set to expire at the end of 2021 and his replacement will be elected by the voters during…
“American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future” is the topic of a presentation by Fern Naomi Renville of the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. The program is sponsored by the AAUW Seattle and Edmonds SnoKing branches. Benjamin Franklin learned the principles of federalism from Native Americans and helped…
Girls Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-1 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 25-21 Lynnwood individual stats: – Sammy Holmer 10 kills and 4 aces – Sarah McArthur 14 kills and 8 digs – Gracie Kouthong 8 kills – Cassidy Johnsen 6 aces and 5 kills Mountlake Terrace individual stats: – Carly Epp 5 kills and 7 digs…
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will open its 60th season, while hosting its first in-person concert in 20 months, when it performs some of the musical works of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn and Antonin Dvořák on Monday, Oct. 25, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave. N., in Edmonds. The…
The Mountlake Terrace Business Association is hosting its annual community Halloween favorite Trunk R Treat on Sunday, Oct. 31. During the event, kids are invited to a safe and family-friendly trick or treat adventure around a local parking lot of decorated vehicles, with trunks open and full of candy. Last year due to the COVID-19…
The Edmonds School District is seeking volunteers to join the district’s new Highly Capable Program Steering Committee. The district’s Highly Capable Program is for students who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments. The new committee will spend the year learning…
Virtual for the second year in a row, the 13th annual Celebrate Schools Monster Mad Dash 5K Walk/Run was a smashing success. Last week, more than 1,300 students, teachers, families and pets walked, ran, rolled or wagged their way through their own course to raise money for programs benefiting the Foundation for Edmonds School District. This…
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a full moving truck from a parking lot in unincorporated Lynnwood early Saturday morning. At approximately 5 a.m., deputies responded to a report from a company located on 196th Street Southwest that a moving truck filled with furniture and other items had been reported stolen….
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The accounts payable process is typically very labor-intensive for many small business owners. While moving to a paperless environment may help alleviate some of your accounts payable headaches, there will be new problems you’ll have to successfully navigate. Here are some of the most encountered accounts payable problems and several solutions to consider. Common problems…
Millions fell in love with Catapult during their time on the hit show America’s Got Talent. This production features incredible dancers working behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. See Vivaldi’s Four Seasons spring to life, be amazed as you watch their bodies transform into a mountain, an…
Now that Brier and Mountlake Terrace voters are receiving their Nov. 2 general election ballots in the mail, we wanted to provide a reminder of some resources to help you research the candidates: Our Election 2021 page includes links to information about contested Brier City Council and mayor races (all Mountlake Terrace city councilmembers are…
The Mountlake Terrace City Council discussed the conceptual illustration for Veterans Memorial Park and reviewed proposed Parks and Recreation fee adjustments at its Oct. 14 work/study session. The conceptual illustration presented to the council Thursday night is a part of the larger Recreation and Parks Open Space (RPOS) Master Plan. That plan will be presented…
On view at Cascadia Art Museum Oct. 21, 2021 through Feb. 20, 2022 Cascadia Art Museum is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of the work of Kenjiro Nomura (1896-1956) in over 60 years along with an accompanying publication. Kenjiro Nomura, American Modernist: An Issei Artist’s Journey will feature the Japanese American artist’s work…
Two of today’s most popular acclaimed authors from the world of speculative fiction are gearing up for their virtual visit to Sno-Isle Libraries’ Open Book online author series to share their fantastic worlds. Rebecca Roanhorse and P. Djèlí Clark will offer an hour (or more) of entertaining banter on their award-winning, bestselling novels at 6…
Oct. 6 21800 block 44th Avenue West: A woman reported by phone that her son’s bicycle had been stolen from Mountlake Terrace High School. She stated he had parked his 24-inch, seven-speed, red/burgundy and black mountain bike at the bus loop in front of the school earlier that morning and discovered after school it was…
Football Edmonds-Woodway defeated Marysville Getchell 32-0 Edmonds-Woodway highlights: – Aaron Barraza: 21 rushes for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns – Alec Rust: 2 rushing touchdowns – Trey Smith: 82 yard touchdown run Records: Edmonds-Woodway 3-1 league, 4-3 overall; Marysville Getchell 1-4, 2-5 Edmonds-Woodway next game: vs Mountlake Terrace; Friday Oct. 22: 5 p.m. at Edmonds…
Edmonds Heights K-12 Jayla Judd Parents’ names: Julie & Johnny Judd GPA: 3.4 Clubs & Activities: Musical Theater, thespian. Honors: Honor roll for spring quarter at Edmonds College. Educational Goals: To complete an associate arts degree, then earn a bachelor’s degree. Career Goals: Something within the National Park Service. Edmonds-Woodway High Sophie Kimura Parents’ names:…
Updated to clarify the number of days that Tahlequah, the orca mother, carried her dead baby. Participants in a local Orca Recovery Day event gathered for a nature walk through Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace Oct. 16. Attendees learned about local native and invasive plants, how to create bird habitat, and why that kind of…
Updated Oct. 17 with the game story. Senior running back Anthony Hooker rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns in the Lynnwood Royals’ 21-7 victory over the Mountlake Terrace Hawks at Edmonds District Stadium Friday night. The Royals improve to 3-3 on the season and the Hawks fall to 1-5. The Hawks started strong on…
Among the races to be decided in the Nov. 2 general election is South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue RFA Commissioner Position-at-Large 6, with Derek Daniels facing Maya Ojalehto. Those voting for South County Fire & Rescue Commissioners will live in the regional fire authority boundaries (the City of Lynnwood or unincorporated areas). The cities of Brier, Edmonds and…
A group of about 40 bicyclists of all ages gathered in Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center parking lot Saturday morning for a short ride aimed at exploring connection gaps and safety issues facing those who pedal the Interurban Trail system stretching from the King/Snohomish County line to Lynnwood. The ride was sponsored by two organizations:…
October is hockey and Halloween heavy at our house. The NHL’s newest expansion team, the Seattle Kraken, have started their inaugural season. The best way that I can quantify what a big deal it is in our orbit is that our oldest son’s hockey game was rescheduled once they noticed it would conflict with the…
Are you tired of cooking in a dated kitchen or spending time in cramped living space you’ve outgrown? If you are a homeowner ready to make upgrades to your home rather than selling and buying a new home, it may be time to remodel. If your remodel involves structural, electrical or plumbing work, you should…
Mountlake Terrace resident Amanda Johnson had her debut novel East of Manhattan published recently. The novel was partially informed by her personal experiences while husband Ben Hill worked as the house manager for a celebrity in New York. It touches on themes of feminism and shifting gender roles as related to work and family structure….
Several on-ramps and off-ramps at the SR 104 and Interstate 5 interchange will close overnight next week while Sound Transit contractor crews continue work on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension. All eastbound and westbound lanes of SR 104 at the I-5 interchanges will close from 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday Oct. 18 through…
With more Edmonds School District bus drivers getting vaccinated against COVID-19, district leaders this week announced that all students who are eligible for bus routes will not lose their bus service. At the Oct. 12 Edmonds School Board business meeting, Superintendent Gustavo Balderas briefed the school board on efforts to encourage district staff to get…
Girls Soccer Mountlake Terrace defeated Cascade 2-0 Mountlake Terrace goal scorers: – Natalie Cardin – Veronica Gomez Mountlake Terrace goalkeeper shutout: – Sierra Sonko Records: Mountlake Terrace 8-2-3; Cascade 0-11-1 Mountlake Terrace next match; at Lynnwood; Tuesday October 19; 7:30 p.m. Everett defeated Lynnwood 7-1 Everett goal scorer: – Bella Nguon (3) – Taylor Marshall…
Travelers who frequently use rest areas along Interstate 5 between Everett and the Canadian border will need to plan for long-term closures. Staffing needs ahead of the busy winter season and growing safety concerns prompted the difficult decision to close these rest areas for an extended period, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said….
The Washington State Redistricting Commission reminds the public that to ensure the full consideration, third-party maps should be submitted by Friday, Oct. 22. Third-party map submissions are those that meet the same statutory requirements the commissioners must meet when delivering their final maps. Those requirements are detailed in Chapter 44.05.090 of the Revised Code of…
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, also called the annual election period, is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During this time, people enrolled in Medicare can: Switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan and vice versa. Join, drop or switch a Part D prescription drug plan, if you’re on original Medicare. Switch to a different…
Among the races to be decided in the Nov. 2 general election is South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue RFA Commissioner Position-at-Large 7, with David Chan facing Rashawn Smith. Those voting for South County Fire & Rescue Commissioners will live in the regional fire authority boundaries (the City of Lynnwood or unincorporated areas). The cities of Brier,…
Holly House, which provides holiday gifts for Edmonds School District children in need, is hosting a drive-thru toy drive at the Lynnwood Convention Center from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. The Lynnwood Convention Center is located at 3711 196th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. If you miss the drive, you can drop off gifts at Sparta’s…
It’s so crazy to believe that Halloween is just over a couple weeks away. The month of October is flying by—soon enough, winter will be right on our doorstep. It may seem like the month so far has been quite wet, and in terms of the number of days we’ve seen rain, that would be…
Cross Country Edmonds School District Championships Ballinger Park, Mountlake Terrace 4,000 Meters Girls Varsity Team Scores: Edmonds-Woodway 20 Meadowdale 57 Lynnwood 65 Mountlake Terrace 91 Individual times: Jemma Willcox (EW) 15:43 Sharon Gutierrez (EW) 15:52 Stella Smith (EW) 16:33 Payton Conover (MD) 16:35 Martina Landa (EW) 16:38 Jolie Davison (MT) 16:46 Rachel Elliott (L) 16:57…
This week, Snohomish County Elections will mail ballots to 495,000 registered voters for the Nov. 2 general election. A total of 8,000 ballots were sent to military and overseas voters on Sep. 17. and 4,000 ballots were mailed to rural and temporarily out-of-state voters on Oct. 8. Every household will also receive separate state and…
