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‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council cancels Flock contract

The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday business meeting voted 6-0 to cancel the City’s contract with the Flock Safety license plate recognition system. Councilmember Laura Sonmore was...

It’s official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seat

Following a mandatory machine recount that showed her winning by 20 votes, Sam Doyle was certified Tuesday afternoon as the winner of the Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1...

Washington lawmakers want to regulate license plate readers

Washington state lawmakers next year hope to rein in law enforcements’ use of automated license plate readers amid revelations federal immigration authorities are using the data. The readers are mounted...

MLT Council approves 2026 budget amendment, property tax increase, DEI strategic plan

Key takeaways Council approves 2026 operating budget amendment. Council also OKs property tax increase, which adds $2.84 annually to the tax bill. Councilmembers approve a 25-year agreement with Puget Sound...

MLT City Council Position 1 race headed for a recount

The race for Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1 appears headed for a recount. In the final vote tally released Monday prior to Tuesday's certification by the Snohomish County Elections...

Donate your vehicle and support your local news source

Dear Reader: We invite you to donate your car, truck, boat, RV or motorcycle -- in working condition or not -- to support our mission: Building a financially sustainable nonprofit...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Nov. 17-23 and beyond

The Beauty of Home This past week, I traveled to Austin, Texas for a work conference — a whirlwind of new ideas about AI integration and communications that left my...

MLT Council weighs 1% property tax increase, reviews fee changes for 2026

Key takeaways: The Council reviewed a proposed 1% property tax increase for 2026, adding about $2.84 annually for the average household. Third-quarter financials showed lower development and gambling revenues,...

Doyle maintains lead over Ryan in updated vote count

Challenger Sam Doyle maintained her lead over incumbent Rick Ryan in the race for Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1, according to returns from the Snohomish County Elections Office...

MLTnews is now My MLT News

Dear Readers: To ensure more consistent branding across all three of our community news sites, we have updated the names and branding for the our Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood publications. As...

Help an American hero: Donate during Nov. 11 fundraiser to train service dogs for veterans

Mountlake Terrace American Legion Post 234 makes it easy to show your appreciation for veterans of war this Veterans Day. The Post is holding a fundraiser for Northwest Battle...

Lindsey Wolcott named new advertising sales manager

Lindsey Wolcott on Monday joined the My Neighborhood News Network as advertising sales manager. She replaces Kathy Hashbarger, who retired after eight years helping local advertisers market their products...

Election 2025: Candidate financial reports through Oct. 29

Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances for local races. For readers interested in following the money in more depth,...

Local panel discusses vulture capitalism and vanishing local news

The future of local journalism is bleak unless communities across America decide it is worth saving. When independent journalism dies, accountability and democracy in your community isn’t that far...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for Oct. 27-Nov. 2

A Stormy Start to a Spooky Week I an writing this after spending several hours in the candle-lit darkness following a weekend windstorm that left many in Edmonds and surrounding...

Reminder: MLT Chamber to host networking event benefiting domestic violence services Oct. 28

The Mountlake Terrace Business Association invites local professionals and community members to its October Networking Event on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Getaway Tavern,...

Here’s how local nonprofits help their communities stay housed, informed

Local nonprofit leaders say there is a continuing need for housing stability, especially for people who choose to migrate to Snohomish County. The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) sees that...

City Council hears updates on federal transportation grants and effects of government shutdown

Despite the federal government shutdown, the City of Mountlake Terrace continues to make progress on its federal initiatives, according to city lobbyist Jake Johnston of the Johnston Group, who...

MLT resident wins Mrs. Universe 2025 Ambition Award

Shifali Jamwal, an environmental advocate from Mountlake Terrace, received the Ambition Award during the 2025 Mrs. Universe Pageant in the Philippines — and she did it while staying true...

‘stubus – Indigenous Walking Tour’ debuts at Edmonds Waterfront Center

In observation of Indigenous Peoples Day, more than 200 people attended the inaugural “stubus – Indigenous Walking Tour” Monday at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Several tables displayed local Indigenous...

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