Editor: The visiting geese have arrived at Lake Ballinger. What a joy! I consider the geese as pedestrians, so I slow down or stop and enjoy the moments. Other drivers…
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Letter to the editor: Firefighters support South County Fire annexation for MLT, Brier
Greetings, On behalf of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1828, I’m writing to express our strong support for Proposition 1 in the cities of Mountlake Terrace and Brier…
Letter to the editor: Work vehicles and traffic safety
Editor: Driving in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, I have witnessed many businesses demonstrating high standards of traffic safety from their drivers … head lights and tail lights on and…
Letter to the editor: Sign the petition to oppose state housing bills
Editor: Bills were introduced in last year’s legislative session around issues of land use, zoning, and housing. When these ill-advised bills were defeated, the sponsors said they would be back…
Letter to the editor: Governor’s emergency powers a reason to choose new state legislators
Editor: At this election, I hope all voters will consider the harsh effects of Washington’s continuing and now permanent vaccine requirement for state workers. Recently the loss of approximately 3,000…
Letter to the editor: Family Pancake House – it’s what’s for dinner
Editor: We live on the lower west side of Mountlake Terrace. When we don’t know what we want for supper, we go to the Family Pancake House at 23725 Highway…
Letter to the editor: Time for art on Van Ry Boulevard
Editor: Imagine during this transition period if Terrace Station 1&2, on Van Ry Boulevard, was developed as a temporary public gallery of the arts! Those large empty spaces could be…
Letter to the editor: Vote for Brett Rogers, Snohomish County Prosecutor
Editor: We are at a critical crossroads concerning public safety in the county. We’ve seen our communities deteriorate bit by bit over time. Earnest Hemingway once said, “It happened gradually,…
Letter to the editor: We’re still working to help displaced animals in Ukraine
Editor: Thank you for MLTnews’ coverage of the plight of abandoned companion animals in Ukraine. Your articles triggered an avalanche of emails of people wanting to help. Tana and I went…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Jason Call for Congress
Editor: Great news everyone! I’m happy to announce that Jason Call, a real progressive candidate with bona fide activist roots, is running in the WA-02 district, which includes Edmonds, Lynnwood…
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Letter to the editor: School board should rethink process for choosing interim superintendent
Editor: After watching the Edmonds School Board meeting virtually on April 12, I am beyond dismayed, unhappy, disappointed and frustrated by the board’s decision relative to choosing an interim superintendent….
Letter to the editor: Nurse staffing ratios don’t work and endanger lives
Editor: Having been a nurse in California when they instituted nurse staffing ratios, I have a good perspective on what would happen if Washington passed HB 1868. Just like in California,…
Letter to the editor: Ballinger Park, Lake Ballinger recreation projects benefit our region
Editor: I read in a recent letter to the editor that for Edmonds properties and residents east of Highway 99, “there’s nothing for parks for the people that live there.” Actually this…
Letter to the editor: Please support our schools
Editor: Voters in the Edmonds School District will soon be receiving a ballot (due Feb. 8) for the district’s Education Programs & Operations Levy. This is not a new tax! …
Letter to the editor: Thanks to all who donated to the CASA giving trees
Editor: Every Christmas, the Rotary Club of Edmonds manages four gift-giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL)…
Letter to the editor: Advocating for a pedestrian/bike bridge over Lyon Creek ravine
Editor: Every five years our city must adopt a new RPOS (Recreation, Parks and Open Space) masterplan. Our city staff does an excellent job securing grants, funding some our our…
Letter to the editor: To those planning to quit rather than get a COVID shot
Dear bus drivers and others planning to quit your job over the vaccine mandate: This is the second pandemic I’ve lived through. I knew several people who died of AIDS…
Letter to the editor: Support pediatric clinic locating at Atlas 236
Editor: The Richmond Pediatrics Clinic meets the Mountlake Terrace and surrounding area’s need for high-caliber pediatric and adolescent care. For more than 50 years, Richmond Pediatrics Clinic has provided high-quality,…
Letter to the editor: Levy will address aging, overcapacity school buildings
Dear Editor, Now that kids are going back into in-person learning, it is time to bring attention to our aging and overcapacity school buildings. The Edmonds School District (serving over…
Letter to the editor: It’s time to support our public schools
Editor: Voters in the Edmonds School District will soon be receiving ballots with a Capital Levy proposal to maintain a steady, local education tax rate over the next six years….
Letter to the editor: Student-led nonprofit searching for smart devices to increase health care access
Dear Editor: The Washington State Chapter of TeleHealth Access for Seniors has made immense strides since MLTnews publicized our effort last fall. Since May 2020, our team has donated 221…
Letter to the editor: The holiday spirit is alive in the community
Editor: Every year the Rotary Club of Edmonds provides gift giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Programs (VGAL)….
Letter to the editor: Logan’s third term as PUD commission president violates the rules
Editor: It’s true, contrary to precedent, protocol, and procedure as verified on the SnoPUD Commission Website, Sid Logan on Dec. 1 voted for himself again as president of the Snohomish…
Letter to the editor: Have your say during Snohomish County airport planning process
Editor: The Snohomish County Council approved the revival of the Airport Commission in 2017 and selected its appointees in 2018. One major role that the 13-member commission (comprised of one…
Letter to the editor: South County Fire says thanks to voters for approving benefit charge
Dear Editor, South County Fire wants to thank the voters for approving a benefit charge during the recent election. We sincerely appreciate your support and trust in us as we…