A parks cleanup for the National Day of Service will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9. Volunteers should meet at the Civic Campus in outdoor clothes,…
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Students and staff display artistic talents at MTHS art show
Mountlake Terrace High School students and faculty shared their artistic talents with the community at a free art and maker show on Saturday, May 21. The MTHS Innovations Club organized…
Community offers ideas about priorities for local watershed improvements
The City of Mountlake Terrace and the Snohomish Conservation District hosted an online discussion Thursday about local watersheds to gather residents’ ideas on which local creeks and lakes are most in…
MLT author’s debut novel explores female resilience and empowerment
Mountlake Terrace resident Amanda Johnson had her debut novel East of Manhattan published recently. The novel was partially informed by her personal experiences while husband Ben Hill worked as the…
A letter from Edmonds School Superintendent regarding school safety and security
Dear Edmonds School District Families, Staff and Community Members: The safety of our students, staff and the entire Edmonds School District family is our highest priority and duty. Our hearts…
Commentary: Time to build a new City Hall, but what’s the cost?
There appears to be gathering momentum in the process to construct some sort of new City Hall complex for Mountlake Terrace. The city is recruiting a consulting agency to interact…
Letter to the Editor: Support Ballinger Park improvements with a letter
Dear Editor: As many Mountlake Terrace residents know, the City went through a master planning process last year to prepare a plan for the future of Ballinger park. The purpose…
An inside look at the voter’s experience — Part 3
This is the final piece in a series of three parts by Mountlake Terrace resident Michelle L. Hankes on her experiences as a voter throughout the years and becoming more engaged…
An inside look at the voter’s experience – Part 2
This is the second piece in a series of three parts by Mountlake Terrace resident Michelle L. Hankes on her experiences as a voter throughout the years and becoming more engaged…
An inside look at the voter’s experience – Part 1
This is the first piece in a series of three parts by Mountlake Terrace resident Michelle L. Hankes on her experiences as a voter throughout the years and becoming more…
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What one mother’s volunteer experience at Holly House might teach us all
Holly House, a children’s holiday gift program serving the Edmonds School District, recently had its annual event at Meadowdale Middle School. The non-profit organization distributed new toys, books, socks, underwear, pajamas, coats, Christmas stockings,…
Commentary: Building a better robot, or how NCLB is failing our students
Students at Mountlake Terrace High School know how to innovate. The robots they build, wings they design and medical research they conduct are clear markers of successful students and teachers….
Commentary: No Child Left Behind Act – How a federal law is failing schools
As the new school year approaches, school districts across Washington state are struggling with the federal requirement to send a letter to families, which includes an option for parents to…
The Civic Campus: A terrific project for Mountlake Terrace
Today’s statement supporting Proposition 1 comes from Mayor Jerry Smith: I’m writing to encourage the community to vote YES on Mountlake Terrace Proposition 1. This measure will provide a new…
Community Voices: Appreciation for your levy support
Well-written letters we receive about issues in our community will now be published under the category “Community Voices.” These are more than just comments because it allows MLTnews readers to…