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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…

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…

Mountlake Terrace opens applications for 2024 lodging tax grants

The City of Mountlake Terrace has $25,000 in lodging tax grants available for qualified events and projects to promote tourism in 2024, according to a news release. Applications have now opened for this cycle. Local jurisdictions receive lodging taxes from hotels and motels within their boundaries. These funds must be used for marketing or operation…

Prep girls soccer: Hardin leads Terrace past Archbishop Murphy

It’s been nearly two years since the Mountlake Terrace girls soccer team suffered one of their more humiliating losses of recent seasons. It was October 26, 2021, when Terrace was steamrolled by Archbishop Murphy, 7-0, in the team’s 2021 season finale. But Hawks avenged that loss on Thursday, and did so in commanding fashion. Behind…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Sept. 13-19, 2023

Sept. 13 5300 block of 216th Street Southwest: A domestic disturbance was reported at a residence. A resident was arrested for assault. 22800 block of Lakeview Drive: A vehicle prowl was reported. 6300 block of 224th Street Southwest: A sex offense was reported. An investigation continues. 4800 block of 239th Street Southwest: A domestic disturbance…

Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Ballinger Park construction overview — Sept. 17, 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…

City council to set dates for two public hearings during Sept. 18 meeting

  Among the resolutions up for a vote at the Mountlake Terrace City Council’s meeting on Monday, Sept. 18, is a public hearing date to vacate undeveloped land. Approval of a public hearing on Nov. 2 for the 236th Street right-of-way vacation will be voted on. The hearing is a step in approving or denying…

Annexation and vacation of land reviewed at city council study session

Among items reviewed during Mountlake Terrace City Council’s study session on Thursday, Sept. 14, a resolution was passed for a public hearing on vacating city land to developers. The property owners of three parcels of land on 236th Street Southwest want to acquire the vacated portion and join it with their parcels for future mixed-use…

Music returns to Brier Park

After being postponed in July, music was heard once more at Brier Park on Wednesday as two bands played for the community. Yes, Brier’s Music in the Park was back. Return of Deadgrass started the evening with its mix of Jerry Garcia’s string sounds and Bluegrass. Instrumentalists played the bass, banjo, violin, and guitar. I’m…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Sept. 6-12, 2023

  Sept. 6 21400 block of 52nd Avenue West:  A suspicious person was reported. Officers were able to identify the person who was found to be a missing person from an adult family home. The subject was returned home. Sept. 7 4200 block of 236th Street Southwest: A domestic violence harassment was reported. The suspect…

Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Ballinger Park construction overview — Sept. 11, 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…

Calvary Fellowship changing name to Mountlake Church

For more than 25 years, Calvary Fellowship has had an unmistakable presence in the center of Mountlake Terrace. With its large street-side sign marking its location on 56th Avenue West, it has been hard to miss the largest Protestant church in the city. But beginning this weekend, Calvary Fellowship will be no more. The church…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2023

Aug. 30 21200 block of 44th Avenue West: Police responded to a theft report. 4300 block of 212th Street SW: Police responded to a vehicle theft in progress report. Several subjects fled on foot upon arrival. Police located and arrested one individual. 22800 block of 44th Avenue West: Police responded to a burglary report. 21900…

Premera hires news chief strategy officer

Mountlake Terrace-based Premera Blue Cross has hired Umar Farooq as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As CSO, Farooq is responsible for managing Premera’s enterprise strategy. “We’re thrilled to welcome Umar to Premera,” said Jeffrey Roe, president and CEO of Premera. “He is a forward-thinking health care executive with deep experience in health plans and…

A road map for lowering insulin costs in Washington

Washington should make insulin more widely available at cheaper prices and offer a free 30-day supply at least once a year for people who are short on the drug and can’t afford it. That’s the message delivered to state lawmakers from a workgroup assigned to chart a course to increase insulin access and affordability. Hundreds…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 23-29, 2023

Aug. 23 21900 block of 66th Avenue: Police responded to an assault report. 6100 block of 220th Street SW: Police responded to a male subject throwing glass bottles at cars. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and booked into jail. 22100 block of 67th Place West: Police responded to a stolen vehicle recovery. 21900…

Update: 52nd Ave W. closure postponed

Updated Aug.30, 2023 Paving work that will close a portion of 52nd Avenue West overnight has been postponed from Thursday night until probably next week, the City of Mountlake Terrace said Wednesday. The affected area is between 212th Street Southwest and 213th Place Southwest. New paving will be installed after recent repairs to underground utilities,…

Fire safety during Labor Day weekend gatherings

OLYMPIA – As we come to the end of August and with Labor Day just around the corner, Washingtonians are enjoying the last few days of summer. Plans may include outdoor activities and grilling. The dry, hot weather has made the conditions ripe for fires. Last year in Washington State, the fire service responded to…