Reminder: Register for WA Kids in Transition Trivia Night fundraiser Nov. 10

Community members are invited to attend or host a table for the Washington Kids in Transition charity auction this fall. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lynnwood, 20610 44th Ave. W. Table captains can register for $400 for 10 seats, which allows tickets to sell for $40…

Reminder: City to host stormwater plan open house Monday, Oct. 8

The City of Mountlake Terrace is hosting an open house to gather public input on its draft Stormwater Comprehensive Plan on Monday, Oct. 8. The open house will take place from 6-7 p.m. prior to the Planning Commission meeting at Interim City Hall Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. S.W., Ste. 220. Following the open house, there…

Sno-Isle Libraries presents Tech Pros classes to help keep personal data safe

Sno-Isle Libraries is offering a new series of technology classes focusing on some of the most requested and concerning subjects of the day. This fall, the Tech Pros series will have four classes aimed at keeping personal data safe on the web. The classes include information on password safety, tech support scams, identity theft and protecting the digital legacies of loved ones…

Prep cross country: Hawks compete in Saturday contests

High school cross country runners from the Edmonds School District trekked to three prestigious meets throughout the Pacific Northwest on Saturday to compete against elite runners from up and down the West Coast. The Edmonds-Woodway Warriors brought home the most impressive performance from the weekend, a second place in the boys team competition at the…

2018 Evergreen Awards honor 25 proud property owners

Community members gathered at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center on Thursday for the presentation of the 2018 Evergreen Awards. The Evergreen Awards, modeled after the City of Everett’s Monte Cristo Awards, honors households in six neighborhoods. Awards can be given in up to five categories. This year, 25 awards were given in two categories. Thirteen residences…

Day Trip Discoveries: Arboretum and Japanese Garden offer autumn highlights

Autumn always invites me to Seattle’s Arboretum, a hidden gem near Lake Washington just south of the Montlake Bridge. This 230-acre park offers wonderful walks through botanical collections any time of year, but it is especially gorgeous with fall’s turning leaves. Within the Arboretum is the traditional Japanese Garden with many varieties of Japanese maples,…

Washington State Ferries announces new fares beginning Oct. 1

Beginning Oct. 1, Washington State Ferries will adjust several fare rates due to policy changes and the end of the peak season. The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is Sunday, Sept. 30. Single vehicle fares will then return to their non-peak rates. Passenger fares and multi-ride products are…

Prep football: Hawks top Sehome, 19-16

The Mountlake Terrace Hawks got a special teams score and some key stops from their defensive unit to steal a road victory away from the Sehome Mariners 19-16 Friday at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. The Hawks scored all their points in the first half then held on for the 2A Northwest Conference win. Hawk senior…

Home and Real Estate Weekly: Which down payment strategy is right for you?

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually…

From the Publisher’s Desk: I’m ready to push the button — are you?

Sept. 30 2009. That was the date that I pushed the purchase button for the domain name MyEdmondsNews.com. Every year around this time, I’m asked whether I want to renew my domain name. It’s also a good time to ask myself — am I ready to renew my commitment to My Edmonds News, MLTnews and…

ESD superintendent announces 2018-19 community school tour dates, meetings

Edmonds School District Superintendent Kris McDuffy has scheduled several community school tour dates and public meetings for the 2018-19 school year. All tours include a light meal and begin and end at the Educational Services Center. Nov. 8, 2018 — Superintendent’s Community Lunch and School Tour Dec. 18, 2018 — Superintendent’s Community Breakfast and School…

Mountlake Terrace police blotter: Sept. 20-28

Sept. 20 A driver’s license was found in the 4200 block of 214th Street Southwest. Officers attempted to call the owner, but he never picked up the phone. The license was entered into evidence for safekeeping. Sept. 21 A domestic assault was reported in the 4200 block of 214th Street Southwest. A man was cited…

Arts of the Terrace juried arts show winners announced, show runs through Oct. 7

The Arts of the Terrace Artists’ Reception attracted over 185 artists and patrons last week as Friends of the Arts and the city’s Arts Advisory Commission celebrated their 40th year hosting this popular regional juried art show. Located at the Mountlake Terrace Library (23300 58th Ave. W.), Arts of the Terrace continues through Sunday, Oct….

Prep sports roundup: Hawks mark victories in boys tennis, girls swimming

The Mountlake Terrace Hawks came away with split results from a busy Thursday night of prep sports action with wins on the tennis courts and the in the pool, but losses on the soccer pitch and the volleyball court. The Terrace boys tennis team closed out their 2A/3A Wesco League South Conference schedule Thursday with…