The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its July 29 work/study session reviewed the performance measures of city departments through the first six months of 2021. The city’s recreation fund continues to be affected by decreased classes and capacities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recreation programs have been opened and offered as allowed by health guidelines and…
If you haven’t yet cast your vote in the Aug. 3 primary election, here’s what you need to know. Local ballots for the Aug. 3 primary election were mailed to residents July 16. Voters in Mountlake Terrace and Brier will vote for Snohomish County Council Position 4, held by Jared Mead of Mill Creek. He…
Sunday afternoon’s arrival of two Native American canoes at the Edmonds Waterfront Center set the stage for what will be a traditional two-week paddle journey through northern Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands for the 60-member-strong Blue Heron Canoe Family. The event was led by Blue Heron Canoe Family patriarch Mike Evans, and included…
Are you interested in having your children learn two languages? The Edmonds School District is launching a new Spanish two-way dual language program for incoming kindergartners at College Place Elementary and Cedar Valley Community School. Learn more on the Dual-Language Program website. The application deadline has been extended to Aug. 2.
There was a call out from a community Facebook page, asking people to drop off a card for Grampa Bob, who celebrates his 102nd birthday in Brier Sunday. I found out Grampa Bob loves McDonald’s, Ivar’s, and IHOP. So I got him a McD’s card. I then drove to his house to leave the card…
Seattle City Light crews will be relocating an overhead transmission line on Interstate 5 at Northeast 195th Street in Shoreline as part of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. The work will result in nightly traffic impacts on Aug. 3-4. Washington State Patrol troopers and construction crews must intermittently conduct rolling slowdowns of traffic in…
The Night She Disappeared, by Kevin O’Brien What happened last night? Anna Malone is a Seattle TV reporter. Viewers rely on her to be observant, know the facts on a scene, and report clearly. Today it’s the morning after. She’s in pain, uneasy, thinking through a brutal hangover. She can’t remember last night. At one…
Planning for rising costs, accessing working capital, and investing in technology upgrades are just some of the ways local companies are navigating an uncertain time. I’m not an economist. I’m a banker. While I can’t predict what will happen in the market, I have the opportunity to speak with local business owners every day, which…
July 23 21900 block Highway 99: A customer at the Red Dragon Casino reported that he returned to his vehicle in the parking lot after spending several hours inside the casino and discovered his passenger-side window had been shattered. He said nothing was taken from the vehicle. 4000 block 212th Street Southwest: A man was…
Snohomish County has opened its 2022 annual tourism grant cycle, with completed applications due Sept. 13. The 2022 Hotel-Motel Small Fund total is projected to be $475,000. The awards are for selected projects that can be completed by Dec. 15, 2022. Distribution of funds will begin in January 2022. The county says that eligibility of…
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A free summer camp that will teach the basics of photography to Snohomish County BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) youth ages 12-18 is being held at Mill Creek’s Mixed coffee shop Aug. 2-5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants with various levels of experience who are interested in photography will receive hands-on experiences, a…
Social distancing this summer may be a barrier for having visitors at your home. There are some guests, however, that you should never allow into your home — pests such as ants, roaches, rats and termites. Not only are pest infestations a nuisance, it’s critical to protect your family from disease due to food contamination…
Leadership Snohomish County, a nonprofit committed to developing county-specific sustainable leaders, has opened its call for nominations for the fifth annual Deborah Knutson Women in Leadership Award. The award will be presented at Leadership Snohomish County’s sixth annual Leadership Day on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. The event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Nominations must…
Starting Monday, Aug. 2, Sound Transit’s contractor will begin a night operation along the Interstate 5 and the State Route 104 Interchange to set girders for the elevated guideway for the future Lynnwood Link Extension. This work will include nighttime on-ramp and off-ramp closures and one full closure of SR 104 through the month of…
C.J. Monaghan discovered a new passion for woodworking during the pandemic and recently found a way to use his skills to help other people. Using a slab of donated wood, Monaghan custom crafted a large table, approximately 6 feet in length, and in turn presented $1,000 from its sale to the Everett Recovery Café which…
Tickets are now on sale for the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22 in Everett. The event, which will honor the 2020 Induction Class, will be held at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel Of The Winds Arena. The banquet begins with a social hour and silent…
Wednesday, July 28, we officially hit an 80-plus-degree high at Paine Field for the first time since early July. This really helps show that after that miserable bout with temperatures that should never get remotely close to Western Washington, things have been quite comfortable for most of this month. It’s been very dry, as has…
This Sept. 14, YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is featuring keynote speaker Stacey Abrams at its second virtual Inspire Luncheon, a fundraiser to support women and girls through YWCA programs. Abrams made history in 2018 when she became the first Black female gubernatorial nominee for a major party in any state. She followed that up with…
The waterfront project at Lake Ballinger is underway to install a new fishing pier, floating boat dock and boat ramp. As part of the fishing pier project, pilings are currently being placed into the water. The pilings will act as support for the future structure. The contractor is now estimating that work on this project…
Providence ElderPlace, which provides health care and adult day health services for seniors who are so sick or frail they would qualify to live in a nursing home, is expanding for the first time into Snohomish County. The program has operated in King County since 1995 and has expanded gradually to include facilities in South…
The Terrace Brier Soccer Club is hosting its 25th annual free soccer clinic Aug. 3 in Mountlake Terrace at Evergreen Playfields 4 and 5. Tuesday’s event runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and is open to all kids born between 2012-2016, regardless of their experience level. Participants will be separated into age-appropriate groups and organizers recommend dressing…
The address for the Mountlake Terrace Police Department has changed to 23250 58th Ave. W. The new address was posted at the building’s entry on Wednesday morning at the Mountlake Terrace Civic Campus. The address change is prompted by the recent redevelopment of the Civic Campus, with vehicular access only from 58th Avenue West. Previously…
The public is invted to the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Sunday, Aug. 1 to help welcome the arrival of the Blue Heron Canoe Family, celebrating the Native American canoeing tradition. The event, which runs from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 1, will include the sharing of prayer, ceremony, story, song and dance with the Blue Heron Canoe Family….
Edward Shephard, 64, of Mountlake Terrace has been identified by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office as the man who died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Snohomish. Shephard died at the scene after the motorcycle he was riding missed a curve on South Machias Road, continued straight and crashed a short distance off…
The Washington State Department of Health Wednesday released updated guidance for the 2021-2022 school year aimed at helping students, teachers and staff return safely to the classroom. The department said in a news release that its guidance “aims to minimize transmission and maximize in-person instruction and is informed by the latest science, recently released Centers…
A celebration of African and African American culture, the Nubian Jam, is this Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Forest Park in Everett, with focus on community connectedness through education and entertainment as a bridge to bring families together. Since 1992, Nubian Jam, meaning, “Beautiful People,” has been recognizing elders and…
Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about proposed changes to service in 2022 and provide feedback on its service plan. Sound Transit is considering changes to ST Express bus and Sounder South as ridership is rebounding and the region continue to recover from the pandemic. The agency is responding to the ridership increase…
David Carlos shot this video of Ballinger Park fishing pier construction in Mountlake Terrace July 26. The waterfront project will add a new fishing pier, boat dock, boat launch, and enhanced shoreline improvements. Project funding also covers the new restrooms at the boat launch as well as an accessible pathway from the senior/community center to…
Whether you are a business owner or a politician, longevity is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you gain more experience with every passing year and feel more comfortable in your role. On the other hand, as you become familiar with the ebb and flow of either your business or election cycle, you may…
Recently I got distracted one morning by scrolling through social media (when I should have been writing) and an illustration of a man standing inside an empty pool and staring off into space popped up on my Instagram feed. The caption read, “Sometimes this is writing, standing silently in an empty pool like a psychopath,…
The Mountlake Terrace City Council will have a review, during its July 29 work/study session, of performance measures for various city departments over the first six months of this year. Items on Thursday’s agenda include: – Review of city departments performance measures for January-June 2021 a. Recreation, parks, and property management b. Community and…
COVID-19 case rates have increased in recent weeks and Snohomish County health officials are recommending that all residents wear masks when in indoor public settings such as grocery and retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues where the vaccination status of other people is unknown. Snohomish County’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters — along with…
The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division is warning taxpayers about Child Tax Credit-related scams, which criminals may use to steal money and personal information. While millions of American families started receiving the advance Child Tax Credit payments last week, criminals were already looking for innovative tactics to take advance of unwitting victims, the IRS…
Celebrate Gallaghers’ anniversary July 31 Gallaghers is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a party. This Saturday, July 31 marks one year since Gallaghers reopened its doors for business in Edmonds’ Harbor Square Business Complex. “Everyone has made this an amazing year,” says owner Chris DuFore. “We would like to thank you.” Partner Jess Lacasse, who…
A 64-year-old Mountlake Terrace man died after the motorcycle he was riding crashed in Snohomish Sunday afternoon. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Courtney O’Keefe said the Sheriff’s Office Collision Investigation Unit responded to the crash near the 6800 block of Machias Road around 2:20 p.m. Sunday. The motorcycle was traveling on South Machias Road when…
The Lynnwood Convention Center is hiring! Our team is looking to add several positions including Director of Facility Accounting, Accounting Manager, Custodian, Banquet Server, Bartender and more. Employees at the Lynnwood Convention Center enjoy free parking and accessibility on a main bus route, paid sick leave, flexible hours, convenient location for commuting, and 401k participation….
While the Washington State Department of Corrections has identified a property on the Mountlake Terrace-Edmonds border as a leading site to evaluate further for a new work release facility, a department spokesperson said that several steps remain before a final recommendation and decision will be made. The department is in the early stages of finding…
