The Mountlake Terrace City Council reviewed findings of the 2023 salary and benefits survey for non-represented employees and approved an agreement with the City of Edmonds during its Thursday meeting. Deputy City Manager Carolyn Hope presented the findings of the salary survey, the first for Mountlake Terrace employees in about 15 years. She explained that…
Save the date: Trunk R Treat set for Mountlake Terrace Oct. 31
Mark your calendar for Mountlake Terrace’s annual community Halloween favorite Trunk R Treat, which is set from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Town Center. 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….
Overnight I-5 lane reductions, ramp closures scheduled Oct. 2-6
As part of ongoing work on the Lynnwood Light Rail extension, Sound Transit will have multiple overnight lane and ramp closures along I-5 and SR 104 Oct. 2-6 I-5 lane reductions Up to three lanes of southbound I-5 between 220th Street Southwest and SR 104 will close beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, through…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 29, 2023
Football Edmonds-Woodway defeated Shorewood 35-0 Edmonds-Woodway stats: Passing: Steven Warren Jr. 17 for 26, 247 yards, 4 TDs Rushing: Rashaad Gerona-Chatters 19 for 102 yards 1 TD, Carmelo Larocca 5 for 33, Christopher Cruz-Akre 3 for 5, Steven Warren Jr. 4 for 1 Receiving: Diego Escandon 5 for 95 yards, 2 TDs; Jesse Hart III…
Sponsor spotlight: Fall and winter ladder safety tips
As we transition from summer into fall and winter, the weather changes and so do our needs for home maintenance and, of course, the holidays. When planning your outdoor Halloween or holiday décor installations, consider ladder safety. Many homeowners use ladders only once or twice a year to put up Christmas lights or clean their…
Washington’s minimum wage will hit $16.28 per hour in 2024
Washington’s minimum wage is going up to $16.28 an hour next year, a 3.4% increase over 2023. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the increase Friday. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2024. Under state law, L&I calculates the minimum wage for the coming year based on the federal Bureau of Labor…
Letter to the editor: Elect Susanna Johnson Snohomish County Sheriff
Editor: It was an honor to work with the then-Snohomish County Sheriff Operations Bureau Chief, Susanna Johnson, who oversaw Sheriff technology initiatives. As a Senior Analyst in the Department of Information Technology, I program and project managed, coordinated and tracked technology projects for the Snohomish County Sheriff for about six years of my over 24…
There are new proposals to bring back grizzly bears in the North Cascades
Grizzly bears could get another chance at returning to Washington’s North Cascades, under a framework two federal agencies unveiled on Thursday. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service released a set of options to bring the hulking animals back into the area — a wild expanse of glaciated peaks, dense forests, and…
Mountlake Terrace City Council Oct. 2 scheduled to approve council protocol manual
The Mountlake Terrace City Council’s next meeting is Monday, Oct. 2. Agenda items include review and approval of the City Council Protocol Manual and the city’s 2021 financial statement and accountability audit. The council is also scheduled to read proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. The business meeting will begin at…
Funeral home genealogical records topic of Sno-Isle Society meeting Oct. 4
The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society welcomes Emily Palmer from Beck’s Funeral Home in Edmonds to its Wednesday, Oct. 4 meeting, at 7 p.m. at the Wickers Building, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. Palmer will speak about the types of genealogical records that funeral homes have and process. The 7 p.m. meeting is open to members and non-members alike…
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Prep football: Terrace suffers first loss
In a showdown between two undefeated football teams at the top of the 3A Wesco League South Conference standings, it was the Monroe Bearcats that came up with the night’s biggest plays and ultimately a big win over the Mountlake Terrace Hawks. The Bearcats pulled away in the second half to defeat the Hawks 35-10…
Snohomish County seeking candidates for Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board
Snohomish County is looking for candidates to fill three open positions on the Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds area) and two “at-large” or countywide positions. The board advises on a range of issues including maintaining the county’s ties to its agricultural roots, expanding programs…
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Rangers on Oct. 1
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s Sounder trains to the Seattle Mariners game against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, Oct. 1 Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service…
Inslee’s COVID-19 eviction ban was legal, state Supreme Court rules
A divided Washington Supreme Court on Thursday rejected claims that Gov. Jay Inslee exceeded powers granted to him under state law when he imposed an emergency ban on evictions during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Landlords sued over the restrictions, arguing Inslee overstepped his authority and violated the state constitution. Lower courts sided against…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 28, 2023
Volleyball Mountlake Terrace defeated Mariner 3-1 17-25, 25-21, 25-21, 26-24 Mountlake Terrace stats: Maya Faulkner: 11 kills, 10 digs, 1 ace Sierra Swan: 23 digs Haley Trinh: 22 digs Emerson Alley: 2 kills, 21 assists, 16 digs Sarah Simula: 5 kills Anna Choi: 3 aces Lia Brown: 3 kills Records: Mountlake Terrace 1-7; Mariner 0-5…
Sponsor spotlight: What Is Michaelmas?
Near the beginning of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mrs. Bennet exults that neighboring Netherfield Hall has been rented at last, and the young man who’s rented it will be moving in at Michaelmas. This is only one of countless references to Michaelmas in 19th century British fiction. But what — and when — is…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Sept. 20-26, 2023
Sept. 20 5300 block of 228th Street Southwest: A possible trespass was reported. Officers contacted the suspect and found they had a misdemeanor warrant for vehicle prowling. The subject was arrested and searche; officers located narcotics in the subject’s pocket. The suspect was booked into jail. 6200 block of 215th Street Southwest: A bin was…
SR 520 closed across Lake Washington this weekend beginning late Friday, Sept. 29
Drivers traveling across Lake Washington should plan ahead for a weekend closure of State Route 520 starting late Friday evening, Sept. 29, according to a news release. The SR 520 closure is from Interstate 5 to 92nd Avenue Northeast in Clyde Hill and lasts from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct….
National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools
An Olympia parent group questioning a teacher about her involvement in resource groups for students of color. A measure before the Richland School Board to remove a book depicting gay parents. Kitsap County high school students wearing shirts proclaiming there are only two genders. People at Edmonds school board meetings speaking out against transgender individuals….
Reminder: Edmonds School District holding ‘Fiesta Cultural’ Sept. 30
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Edmonds School District is inviting the public to a free celebration of Latinx/Chicanx/Hispanic culture and history on Saturday, Sept. 30 at College Place Middle School. The event will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Festivity offerings include music, raffle prizes, guests from the Sno-Isle libraries and face painting. Food from…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 27, 2023
Girls Volleyball Archbishop Murphy defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-1 19-25, 25-15, 26-24, 25-15 Archbishop Murphy stats: Tatum Gill: 13 kills, 12 digs, 5 aces Teuila Halalilo: 7 aces, 7 assists Caroline Burns: 9 kills, 4 digs Lauren Fogliani: 27 digs, 3 assists, 2 aces Laura Esping: 21 assists, 8 digs, 4 kills Mountlake Terrace stats: Maya…
Student advisors sworn in during Edmonds School Board meeting; robotics teams present
New student advisors attended their first Edmonds School Board meeting on Tuesday; among the items were eight consent items and three presentations. Six of nine student advisors were sworn in, with the remaining three to be inducted at the Oct. 10 meeting. These advisors act as liaisons between students and the school board. The student’s…
Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adults
Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. His clinic provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern yet modest office in Edmonds. Dr. Heng grew up in Seattle and graduated in 2001 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. “After…
Art Beat: New exhibits, October Author Talks, congratulations, and a Save the Date
Gallery Graphite Presents “A Witch’s Gift” Sept. 23-Oct. 28, reception 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 The Gallery at Graphite at Graphite Arts Center, 202a Main St., Edmonds After two months of in-house work constructing the flora and fauna, and creating the critters and creatures for the fantastical, full-scale exhibit “A Witch’s Gift,” the immersive experience…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 26, 2023
Girls Soccer Mountlake Terrace defeated Lynnwood 11-1 Mountlake Terrace stats: Claire August: 3 goals Ava Hunt: 2 goals, 1 assist Ally Villalobos Van Sloten: 2 goals, 1 assist Natalie Cardin: 1 goal, 3 assists Lorelail Baumann: 1 goal Sadie Parker: 1 goal Taylor Williams: 1 goal Dani Cortezzo: 1 assist Records (league and overall): Mountlake…
Fitness Corner: Don’t feel like working out today? Try these tips to get moving
In a perfect world we’d always feel like working out. Obviously, this is far from a perfect world! Even if your workouts are a solid part of your routine, even if you have carved out the time on your schedule and even if you are fully motivated, sometimes it is simply the last thing you…
Jack Cooper: Longtime Edmonds Fire Chief lived a life of service and compassion
Jack Cooper Retired Edmonds Fire Chief Jack Cooper went to live with God in heaven on September 16, 2023. He was a loving husband, dad, Grandpa, uncle and brother. Jack was born November 2, 1930 in Burleson, Texas, to Ferg and Bertha Cooper and spent most of his youth in Texas before moving to Sunnyside…
Sponsor spotlight: Lobster tacos this week’s special at Scotty’s Food Truck
The special of the week at Scotty’s Food Truck is lobster tacos, featuring wild North Atlantic lobster with fresh cabbage, sweet mango salsa and lime crema on a warm flour tortilla. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615. Five Corners in Edmonds Calvary Church parking lot 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:30-7:30…
Hazel Miller Foundation awards more than $175,000 during summer grant cycle
In its third grant cycle of the year, the Hazel Miller Foundation recently awarded $175,500 to 12 organizations making a positive impact across south Snohomish County, according to a news release. From Edmonds School District and Foster Hearts to Hand in Hand and Imagine Children’s Museum, the Hazel Miller Foundation’s Board of Directors was intentional…
Public meetings to start Sept. 27 for Vision 2044 in Mountlake Terrace
An important public process is starting that will guide the next 20 years of growth and policy in the City of Mountlake Terrace. Vision 2044, also known as the Comprehensive Plan, makes sure the city is following state laws around growth, public policy and development regulation. The project will continue into late 2024, with many…
Mountlake Terrace City Council set to review salary survey results during Sept. 28 meeting
Updated with revised agenda The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to review salary survey results and two contracts at its Sept. 28 work/study meeting. Deputy City Manager Carolyn Hope is set to present the findings of the salary survey. This survey will show wage comparisons for positions in other cities. This is the first…
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposes budget for 2024
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Tuesday proposed the 2024 budget for Snohomish County, according to a news release. This budget funds all county operations from Jan. 1, 2024, until Dec. 31, 2024. “We have important and exciting work to do,” Somers said. “The 2024 proposed budget reflects our values and priorities, the things we…
Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Ballinger Park construction overview — Sept. 24, 2023
David Carlos on June 25 began taking weekly photographs via drone to capture the progress of the fish and wildlife restoration project at Ballinger Park. And here’s the latest video: The $5.5 million project aims to transform Ballinger Park into a natural area with wetlands, riparian corridors, natural vegetation, habitat for birds, fish, turtles and…
Sponsor spotlight: Take a look at better savings rates
A silver lining to continued interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve is being able to earn more interest on cash stashed in your savings accounts. How much interest, exactly, you can earn depends on where you do your banking. Consider these tips to earn as much interest as you can, even if it means…
Letter to the editor: Why I support retaining Judge Patrick Moriarty
Editor: I am frequently asked who to vote for in judicial races because I am a lawyer. Today I want to tell people to vote for Judge Patrick Moriarty. Already a well-regarded judicial officer and an experienced lawyer of 30 years, he has the background in criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law to make the…
Restaurant news: A bumpy first visit to Lynnwood’s new Shake Shack
Shake Shack at the Alderwood Mall opened almost three weeks ago. This is a restaurant chain that has its roots in New York City via St. Louis. Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, grew up in St. Louis, enjoying iconic food from Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard and Steak n’Shake. While he started out as a fine…
High school sports roundup for Sept. 25, 2023
Girls Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Arlington 3-0 25-21, 25-18, 25-10 Lynnwood stats: Hannah Johnson: 9 kills, 5 blocks Sammy Holmer: 10 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace Makena Kaleo: 7 kills, 2 aces Ady Morgan: 6 kills, 1 block Jordyn Higa: 14 digs, 1 ace Charlie Thomas: 33 assists, 3 kills, 11 digs Arlington stats: Heather Wood:…