The City of Mountlake Terrace reminds residents that the holidays can be a prime time for crime and a few simple steps can help keep you safe this time of year. Home Safety Tips: Lock doors and windows when away, even if just for a short while. Leave a light on and ask neighbors to keep…
Lynnwood resident David Morgan appeared Monday before Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Bruce I. Weiss to answer charges of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree arson and first-degree assault. In the courtroom were more than a dozen friends and family of his alleged victim, ex-wife Brenda Welch. Morgan pleaded not guilty to all charges. As previously reported…
The sixth annual Shop with a Cop and First Responders and the Cheeseburger Babies Foundation celebrated the holiday season by taking almost 100 kids shopping this week. Each kid received a $50 gift card and was accompanied on their shopping trip by a cop or first responder. Refreshments were provided by Target. Frontier Communications also was a…
With formal charges of attempted murder now filed against David Morgan for savagely beating and attempting to set fire to his ex-wife Brenda Welch, many in the community are asking questions about domestic violence and its early danger signs, what to look for and what to do if you suspect something. According to prosecutors, Morgan…
Six firefighters promoted to the rank of captain were sworn in at the Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday night. Captains are responsible for supervising shift personnel at the fire station level — overseeing a crew of three to five firefighters. New captains at Fire District 1 are: Kevin Fetter assigned…
The South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter Network will be open on Monday, Dec. 1 for all individuals requiring overnight emergency shelter due to anticipated overnight freezing weather. The shelter network is open to families, women and men. Evening and morning meals will be provided. For those who are in need of overnight sheltering, please meet at…
The Verdant Health Commission has renewed a three-year grant to provide free swim lessons to all third-grade students in the Edmonds School District. Vouchers for a set of swim lessons have been distributed to all third grade students districtwide. The vouchers may be used at any participating facility: Lynnwood Recreation Center, Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion and…
The South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter Network will be open on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30 for all individuals requiring overnight emergency shelter due to anticipated overnight freezing weather. The shelter network is open to families, women and men. Evening and morning meals will be provided. For those who are in need of overnight sheltering, please meet…
The South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter Network will be open on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29 for all individuals requiring overnight emergency shelter due to anticipated overnight freezing weather. The shelter network is open to families, women and men. Evening and morning meals will be provided. For those who are in need of overnight sheltering,…
Snohomish County Fire District 1 is offering to install smoke alarms and provide educational home safety assessments for residents it serves in Mountlake Terrace. “Smoke alarms save lives, but we regularly respond to homes that are lacking alarms or have alarms that have become unreliable because they are more than 10 years old,” said Fire…
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Mountlake Terrace residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for up-to-date emergency notifications through an emergency management alert system. Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, in coordination with the county’s 911 Call Centers including SNOCOM Dispatch Center, opened public enrollment in the county’s MyStateUSA Alert Sense System in 2011. The City and other emergency…
December is the peak time of year for home candle fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Each year, an estimated 15,600 home structure fires started by candles are reported to local fire departments resulting in an estimated 150 deaths, 1,270 injuries and over $500 million in estimated property loss. Did you know that…
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has lifted the burn ban for Snohomish County. The front expected this evening is showing rain and winds that will clear the air. However, daytime winds will not be sufficient to significantly reduce pollution levels in King and Pierce counties, especially in areas where wood burning is common. So both…
The holidays can be a prime time for crime so the City of Mountlake Terrace is offering a few simple suggestions that can help keep you safe this time of year. Home Safety Tips: Lock doors and windows when away, even if just for a short while. Leave a light on and ask neighbors to keep an…
Unattended cooking is being blamed for a fire that caused more than $400,000 damage and displaced a couple from their Edmonds home Tuesday afternoon. Dispatchers received multiple calls reporting the fire at the single-story house in the 22500 block of 93rd Place West at around 12:30 p.m. A man and his dog were inside the…
The City of Mountlake Terrace reminds residents that it is important for them to take time to prepare for potential emergencies as winter approaches. Snow and windstorms, floods, earthquakes, fire, extended power outages and influenza outbreaks are emergencies that the region has experienced and they can happen again at anytime. Citizens should prepare to take care of themselves,…
The South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter Network will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 18 for all individuals requiring overnight emergency shelter due to anticipated overnight freezing weather. The shelter network is open to families, women and men. Evening and morning meals will be provided. For those who are in need of overnight sheltering, please meet…
The Mountlake Terrace Police Department is warning the community that in the past week there has been an additional report of a possible child luring. In this incident, the male suspect, who was reported to have a Russian accent, attempted to contact a student and asked to be shown how to get to nearby schools. The…
Beginning in November, third grade students who either reside or attend school in the Edmonds School District will have the opportunity to have free swim lessons at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion thanks to a grant from the Verdant Health Commission. This swim lesson program is set to start at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion…
Rep. Rick Larsen will hold a roundtable discussion with veterans on Monday, Nov. 10 at Edmonds Community College. All veterans are welcome to come to learn about Larsen’s work for veterans in Congress and services for veterans available through his office. Larsen also wants to hear people’s thoughts and concerns about veterans’ issues. The meeting…
The following are selected incidents from the Mountlake Terrace Police blotter. Oct. 25 5100 block of 228th St. SW. DUI. A man was arrested after he drove a vehicle off a driveway and into a tree. Oct. 27 22100 block of 61st Ave. W. Found property. A black key ring with a Nissan car key…
Mountlake Terrace Police Chief Greg Wilson will present the 2014 third quarter city of Mountlake Terrace Police Department Report to the City Council at its Nov. 3 meeting. Wilson will also present the information on the Department’s Code Enforcement, Electronic Home Monitoring and Animal Control programs. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Interim City Hall…
While Halloween is supposed to be scary, parents shouldn’t be afraid to teach their children how to be safer. With Halloween being one of the most dangerous days of the year for child pedestrians – it’s essential for parents to prepare their children properly to stay safe while trick or treating. Here are some safety tips…
It didn’t take long for Edmonds police to nab a suspected car thief who led them on a brief pursuit by car from the Edmonds Highway 99 Dollar Store to Mountlake Terrace Sunday night. The suspect bailed from the stolen vehicle “and was apprehended by officers and K9 Hobbs after a brief foot chase through…
In response to the worldwide Ebola threat, Snohomish County health and emergency response officials have put new procedures and specialized equipment in place, provided special training to response crews, and are closely coordinating with hospitals and personnel from neighboring jurisdictions, all to ensure that Ebola never gets a foothold here. “We’ve added some specific questions…
