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How we met: Share your love story for Valentine’s Day
Dear Readers: While attending a celebration of life event for Edmonds civic leader Mike Meeks, I heard the story of how he and his wife Katherine first met — which…
Favorite staff stories from 2024
As we move into the New Year, we asked our staff members to list their top stories of 2024. Here’s what made the cut: Babbling Books with Susan and Mary…
‘Red Garment Project’ at Edmonds church spotlights missing and murdered Indigenous people
About 20 red dresses, shirts and other garments are displayed in the garden outside Edmonds Lutheran Church as part of its third annual art installation of “The Red Dress Project.”…
‘Gunfire and non-stop shelling’: Group on its fifth mission to help Ukrainian dogs and cats
Here’s an update from the Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund (UWARF), a volunteer-led nonprofit that is on its latest mission to Ukraine. UWARF recently received $50,000 from Humane Society International…
Humane Society International awards $50K grant to Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund
The Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund (UWARF), a volunteer-led nonprofit run by an Edmonds man, has received a $50,000 grant from Humane Society International (HSI) to support its next mission to…
On the front lines with 1,000 dogs and cats — and Russian rockets
One thousand dogs and cats, Russian rockets, no power and bitter cold. Those are some of the challenges that face Edmonds resident Dan Fine and his volunteer team working feverishly…
‘Get Ready to Cry’: Reflecting on a month helping Ukrainian dogs of war
These are faces you won’t forget – the “war dogs” of Ukraine. For the past month, Edmonds residents Dan Fine and Tana Axtelle helped to treat and love these war…
Dogs of war: Edmonds residents describe efforts to help animals at Polish rescue clinic
This is the face of animals trapped in the Ukraine war. The wounds on his head tell just part of the story in a Polish rescue clinic as two Edmonds residents…
Edmonds residents headed for Poland to help animals displaced by war
Trapped in the Russia-Ukraine war are uncounted thousands of animals – pets lost or abandoned, farm animals and even zoo animals. Two Edmonds residents are heading to a Polish town…
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Extraordinary 95-year-old heroine describes rescuing 100 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied France
An estimated 150 members and guests of Snohomish County’s Chabad Jewish Center gathered at Mukilteo’s Rosewood Community Center March 16 to hear the inspiring story of a young Jewish woman…
Top 10 stories of 2021 as voted on by readers
Readers voted recently on the top stories MLTnews published in 2021. Here are the top 10 vote-getters: The overwhelming favorite was an article about C.J. Monaghan, a local resident who…
Last chance: Vote for your top Mountlake Terrace story in 2021
The year 2021 was a busy one in Mountlake Terrace. We’ve included a list of major stories for the year, and now it’s your turn to vote for your top…
MLT Civic Campus flower artwork installed
The second of two artworks was put in place Friday in the Jerry Smith Plaza, part of the new Mountlake Terrace Civic Campus on the corner of 232nd Street Southwest…
Brier man’s squirrel in hat photo draws national attention
Hisham “Sham” Othman’s unique hobby of making hats for squirrels and then photographing them has attracted national attention after one of the Brier resident’s photos was selected for inclusion in…
Seeking your shortbread fix? Amid COVID, Girl Scouts turn to online cookie sales, in-person delivery
From door hangers and car magnets to personalized online profiles and free in-person delivery, Girl Scouts across Washington state — including those in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace — are…
Neighborhood collection drive led by 9-year-old boy benefits MLT food bank
With many food banks facing an increased demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a 9-year-old Mountlake Terrace boy was inspired to take action – collecting food, toiletries and…
Crowds gather near Mountlake Terrace Elementary to honor George Floyd, protest his death
Demonstrators lined the streets near Mountlake Terrace Elementary School Thursday evening to honor George Floyd with a candlelight vigil while protesting police brutality against Black men and woman. Hundreds gathered…
Need help paying your utility bill? MLT COVID-19 Relief Fund now taking applications
Mountlake Terrace residents who need help with their utility bills can now apply for the just-opened Keep MLT Strong COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund — administered by partner organizations participating…
Food banks need extra support as they ramp up to meet demand fueled by COVID-19
With demand already doubling and expected to increase further as the COVID crisis deepens, local food banks – and their customers – are feeling the strain. Now more than ever…
Council approves Evergreen Playfield turf project, learns about townhome proposal
It’s official: Evergreen Playfield No. 1 will be getting a facelift. The Mountlake Terrace City Council during its Tuesday, Feb. 18 work session approved a $1.4 million contract to install…
Counting America in 2020 — it starts with rural Alaska
As you may have heard, it is time for the countdown for the start of another decennial United States census. Our nation, including the urban areas of Alaska, begin the…
Community turns out to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., recognize Shirley Sutton
Community members turned out in force Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the Edmonds Center for the Arts served as the venue for both…
Mountlake Terrace HS students join movement calling for action on climate change
Inspired by teenagers around the world, several Mountlake Terrace High School students have taken to the streets, waving signs outside of their school hoping to spread awareness about climate change….
MLTnews 2019 year in review: November-December
MLTnews continues its look back at the highlights of 2019. Part 6: November-December November On Nov. 1, MLTnews reported that three South County Fire firefighters joined a Snohomish County strike team that…