The Mountlake Terrace High School’s Jazz Ensemble 1 took home top honors last Saturday at the Newport Jazz Festival at Newport High School in Bellevue. Jazz Ensemble 1 won the 3A/4A Division and also won the festival’s Sweepstakes Award, recognized as the best jazz ensemble at the festival. Jazz 1 competed on Saturday evening in…
The City of Mountlake Terrace invites community members to learn more about the annexation to South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire) that will be on the April 25, 2023, special election ballot. The purpose of the annexation is to protect the level and quality of fire and emergency medical…
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission has selected Frank Gaffney for the April exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library. From the artist’s bio: “While Frank’s first love is portraiture, his extensive boating experience in the waters of Washington State and British Columbia, Canada, has inspired many marine paintings. Recent works also depict new experiences sailing…
This weekend, tickets for Sketcherfest, held in Edmonds, went on sale. They had originally been slated to go on sale this past Friday, but the demand for tickets did a number on their website. Per Sketcherfest.com, this is “The first travel sketchbooks festival in the United States” and it is happening right in Edmonds as…
Boys golf Mountlake Terrace defeated Shorecrest 183-196 At Jackson Park Golf Course Top 5 Individual Scores: 1. Jaxon Dubiel (MT) 42 2. Sam Treperinas (MT) 44 3. Ethan Dumo (MT) 45 4. Preston Holman (S) 46 5. Keaine Silimon (S) 49 Mountlake Terrace next match: vs Lynnwood; Tuesday, April 11; 3 p.m. at Lynnwood Golf…
Steve Hammond and Scott Watkins came to Kebella’s Pizza & Pasta in Edmonds to face off against a 30-inch beast of a pie and claim their spot on the wall of fame. Hammond is a Kirkland-based competitive eater with seven years experience. Watkins is a Canadian YouTuber with over 35,000 subscribers who records himself taking…
March 22 23500 block 58th Avenue West: Police responded to a call at Mountlake Terrace City Hall after a man was yelling at employees and causing a disturbance there. March 24 6100 block St. Albion Way: A man was arrested for third-degree domestic violence malicious mischief after damaging several items of furniture, electronics and tools owned…
The popularity of multigenerational homes is growing, with more families choosing to live together under one roof. Family households of three or more generations, or “multigenerational households,” have become increasingly popular in recent years. According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans living in a multigenerational family household today is about four times…
We are officially in the month of April. If that doesn’t shock you a bit, how about I put it another way: We’re a quarter of the way through 2023 — and that’s no joke! April is the time of year when the weather can have a hard time picking a season. Sometimes it can’t…
Sound Transit’s Sounder train is running to the Sunday, April 2 Seattle Mariners game at 1:10 p.m. vs. the Cleveland Guardians. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. From the north, the inbound N Line game train from Snohomish…
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If you read the original article regarding the recipe for jargon/vocabulary development in the old-time logging camps….you will recall that the recipe was: Start with a mixture of immigrants from around the globe — some experienced loggers and others new to the forest. Mix in miles of forest filled with several-hundred-year-old trees that stood 200…
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday, March 30 meeting reviewed the city’s agreement for the annual Tour de Terrace event. Recreation and Parks Director Jeff Betz spoke to the council about the 2023 agreement. He said there are only been minor changes from previous years, the largest of those regarding the 5K fun…
Girls on the Run of Snohomish County will host its annual Celebration 5K event on Saturday, June 4, at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek. The non-competitive 5K is open to the public and is for everyone of all ages and abilities. “We encourage walking, running, skipping, hopping — even dancing — to…
Table for 12 is a new business in downtown Edmonds offering a kitchen studio and cooking experiences for the public and private groups. They are located and have transformed the space formerly occupied by C’est La Vie, 320 5th Ave. S., next to Arista Wine Cellars. (Phone: 425-967-5890) According to Marin Blair, facility manager for Table for…
Meeting a day after the school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, the Edmonds School District Board of Directors at its March 28 meeting heard from parents concerned about safety. The board also approved a plan to rebuild Oak Heights Elementary and received a report from staff and students at Madrona K-8 School. During the board meeting, two…
Nonprofit organization Support 7 is hosting its 2nd Annual Reception and Auction on April 22. The organization works year round in South Snohomish County to support victims of traumatic events, such as home fires and unexpected deaths, working alongside first responders when crises occur. A few of the services they provide include taking the burden…
Girls tennis Edmonds-Woodway defeated Lynnwood 7-0 Singles: Paige Oliver (EW) defeated Hannah Douglas (L) 6-0, 6-0 Isis Liaw (EW) defeated Odko Altangerel (L) 6-1, 6-0 Maia Ali (EW) defeated Vy Bui (L) 6-0, 6-0 Joyce Ho (EW) defeated Leah Kibuta (L) 6-2, 6-1 Doubles: Natalie Colobong/Luisa Cano (EW) defeated Kalyani Blackwell/Semhal Beyere (L) 6-1, 6-2…
I spoke briefly this week with artist d’Elaine Johnson, whose exhibit, World Waters, opens next Monday (interview to come). Johnson is in her 90s and she spoke so joyfully of her craft. Also this week, I’ve been helping prepare young artists for the Sherwood Elementary talent show. One of the singers said singing “makes me…
Patching potholes, replacing damaged guardrails and clearing snow and ice are just some of the dozens of tasks performed by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) maintenance teams. The agency is inviting the public to comment, beginning Thursday, March 30, on highway maintenance activities through an online open house. People who use the state highway…
Eighty-eight students from Mountlake Terrace High School participated in the Washington State Technology Students Association convention in SeaTac March 22-25. In spite of the pandemic, the Mountlake Terrace chapter has grown to nearly 100 students, the biggest chapter in the state, for which they received the Blue-Cap Biggest Chapter Award. Additionally, MTHS STEM teacher James…
Scotty’s Food Truck is running a two-day special menu item this week. Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Rolls, made with fresh Dungeness crab and Atlantic shrimp salad with lettuce on a toasted brioche rolls will be served with a generous side of fries. The special will be offered on Friday and Saturday only. Call ahead to…
The Meadowdale High School Key Club offered its appreciation to all those who donated to the club’s recent PAWS of Lynnwood pet donation drive. “Thank you so much for your generous donations to PAWS of Lynnwood,” Key Club Advisor Jenae Kirby said. “The Meadowdale High School Key Club delivered your donated items on Saturday, March 25,…
Mountlake Terrace High School STEM students won awards during the recent Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair, a virtual competition. MTHS STEM 12 will be participating in the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair this Saturday, April 1 at Bremerton High School. Here are the regional results: First place in Biological Sciences (one of…
Boys soccer Meadowdale defeated Stanwood 3-1 Meadowdale goals: CJ Obeize (2), Roberto Apreza Meadowdale assists: Roberto Apreza (2) Records (league and overall): Meadowdale 1-2-2, 1-3-2; Stanwood 1-4-0, 1-4-1 Meadowdale next match: vs Arlington; Friday, March 31; 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium Edmonds-Woodway defeated Archbishop Murphy 4-1 Edmonds-Woodway goals: Ben Hanson (2), Victor Ibarra, Isaac Pareno…
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday, March 30 meeting is set to review the 2022 accomplishments of both the city’s arts and recreation and parks advisory commissions as well as discuss the commissions’ respective work plans for the coming year. The council will also be reviewing the city’s contract with RRJ Welcome LLC…
Softball Mountlake Terrace defeated Marysville Pilchuck 16-1 (5 innings) Mountlake Terrace hitting highlights: Cameron Dunn- 3 HR, 8 RBI Amaya Johnson- 3 for 4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI Kyleigh Smith- 3 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI Ellie Gilbert- 2 for 4, RBI Mountlake Terrace pitching highlights: Ellie Gilbert- 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R Records…
The Edmonds College Foundation will hold its annual INSPIRE gala on April 22 at the Lynnwood Event Center. Funds raised this year will help the foundation continue providing scholarships, emergency funding, and investments in educational opportunities. “The evening promises to be great fun for all our generous donors and sponsors who participate,” said Edmonds College…
Snohomish County announced Tuesday that it is establishing a world-leading research and development center focused on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at Paine Field Airport. According to a county press release, the project is a partnership with Washington State University (WSU). When combined with other WSU assets in Washington, it will create the world’s first SAF…
Twenty-six students from Brier Terrace Middle School attended the 40th Annual WTSA (Washington Technology Student Association) State Conference in Seattle March 22-25. This was the largest conference on record with over 1,600 students from around the state attending. The Technology Student Association is the nation’s largest STEM student leadership organization, and students competed in over…
Snohomish County PUD has received a 2023 Energy Star Excellence in Marketing Award for efforts in improving customer awareness of its energy-efficiency programs and expansion of electric vehicle outreach. “This award is a reflection of the great work our marketing and conservation teams do every day to promote the easy ways our customers can save energy…
Introducing our newest sponsor, Lifetime Dentistry. Dr. Jeromy Peterson and Dr. Nicole Leiker are both award-winning dentists and have practiced for more than 20 years. As a newer practice, Lifetime Dentistry has new patient appointments available immediately for all your family dental health needs including: hygiene, implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, dentures and periodontal treatment. Keep your eyes out for advice and…
Updated Tuesday, March 28 with additional details. A 32-year-old Mountlake Terrace man died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle at the intersection of 44th Avenue West and 212th Street Southwest about 4:35 p.m. Monday afternoon. Mountlake Terrace Police Commander Mike Haynes said the police investigation indicates that the motorcyclist — traveling…
Mountlake Terrace High School students brought home numerous awards earlier this month when they competed at HOSA’s state leadership conference. HOSA-Future Health Professionals is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It hosts a national competitive events program to recognize students willing to pursue excellence. Although the Mountlake Terrace High School…
I recently attended a get-together where everyone was in the “senior” age group. Surprisingly, the conversation had two divergent topics – travel now that COVID is “over” and property taxes. Many in the group were very upset by the increase this year in their property tax bill. And, not without reason, those engaged in the…
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) and the City of Mountlake Terrace have announced a new partnership to provide services the Mountlake Terrace/Brier Chamber of Commerce. The partnership brings together the largest regional chamber and economic development organization in Snohomish County and the city to provide a business-friendly environment where companies can thrive. As part of…
It was our first visit to Las Brasas Del Volcan restaurant in Shoreline: the most authentic place we’ve been to without going south of the border. The restaurant’s website described their uniqueness: “We are Las Brasas Del Volcan a more authentic approach to Mexican Cuisine. The fare is more traditional so expect influences of Jalisco…
As Puget Sound continues to grow and evolve, how to get around is quickly becoming a more frequent topic of conversation. Seattle CityClub, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on community collaboration, will be hosting a free “Transportation Accessibility in the Puget Sound Region” program starting Wednesday, March 29. Civic Boot Camps, as Seattle CityClub calls them,…
