- Michael Cook on Rent cap proposal clears first hurdle in WA HouseI love your words, here. It takes a village and a big part of the problem is everyone is out...
- Michael Cook on Rent cap proposal clears first hurdle in WA HouseHuge yes on rent control. Lifelong resident in Washington and homeowner for almost 30 years.
- M Houston on Rent cap proposal clears first hurdle in WA HouseI'm a landlord and I absolutely support this bill. Sure, the price of maintenance and tax bills are going up...
- mark sherman on Washington lawmakers look at making packaging producers pay for recyclingThis is a tax on consumers and we are fed up with the walnuts in Olympia
- mark sherman on Stormwater report highlights impact of MLT growth on water qualityThere is no real estate in this city for small developments and if there were as a builder I can...
- Cheryl Wheeler on City invites MLT residents to a Community Conversation Jan. 29For people who don't use Facebook the city RSVP form is here: https://cityofmlt.com/FormCenter/Community-Conversation-RSVP-Form-22
- Teresa Wippel on The Local Music Scene: New year, new music options We will do this for future columns -- thanks for the suggestion!
- Colleen Roach on The Local Music Scene: New year, new music options Great, Rachel, for all this good news about local music available nearby. Next time you do an update -- hope...
- Rachel Maxwell on ‘They show care’: Take a peek at how the cold weather shelter in Lynnwood worksIt is a marvelous when we can join together to provide this important service to our unhoused neighbors! Thank you...
- mark sherman on WA bill would offer unemployment benefits to immigrants not authorized to work in U.S.And we wonder why Inslee has us in the financial trouble we are in.
- mark sherman on Input sought on ORCA day pass price reductionLast I heard they were $11 billion. in the hole. everyone should be paying more and minors should not get...
- Rick Sinnett on Mountlake Terrace Rec Pavilion: A race against inflation and balancing who paysThe last recorded renovation of the pool or its infrastructure was in 2002. https://www.cityofmlt.com/386/History
- Dave Taloa on Numerous new faces lead the way for Terrace boys basketball teamGood job J we always root for you and the hawks..lotta hard work you put in...get after it coach lotsa...
- Jon Simmons on Shots fired, suspect injured during Lakeview Drive truck theft Thursday morning"Since the cops can't or won't." We need more of this. Good job to the truck owners relative.
- Jon Simmons on Mountlake Terrace Rec Pavilion: A race against inflation and balancing who paysWasn't this just remodeled a short while ago? There isn't any thing wrong with the facility. It sounds more like...
- OLIVEIRA CARLOS on WA bill would offer unemployment benefits to immigrants not authorized to work in U.S.That's a great idea. Any worker (legal/or illegal citizen) should have the benefits of unemployment. I pay an average tax...
- Bob Reichert on Shots fired, suspect injured during Lakeview Drive truck theft Thursday morningGet em! Hopefully more get taken out!
- Elizabeth Frick on Help shape the future of organics recycling in Washington: Comments due by Jan. 28Who thinks putting organic items in the landfill makes any sense? I've been composting for over 25 years, get with...
- Steve Ruppert on Shots fired, suspect injured during Lakeview Drive truck theft Thursday morningMore like this and the crime rate would drop around here!
- Lisa Utter on ‘They show care’: Take a peek at how the cold weather shelter in Lynnwood worksJust a bit of history - the South County shelter was started in December of 2008 (14 years ago) and...
- Bob Dybing on Transportation Commission to discuss strengthening freight resilience, transportation funding prioritiesHope someone reminds them that the state ferry system is part of the WA State Transportation System. The governor and...
- Teresa Wippel on Mountlake Terrace residents have options to recycle their Christmas treesThis is a story from 2014. The transfer station isn't accepting trees this year. Boy Scouts will be recycling trees...
- Kathryn Murray on Mountlake Terrace residents have options to recycle their Christmas treesWhere is the transfer station??
- john jennings on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationFarmers need to tap into the hard cider market
- Rhonda Teris on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationAnimal farmers get tens of billions in government subsidies, with fruit and vegetable farmers getting about 4% of total subsidies....
- Andrew Thomas Knapp on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationDDT hasn't been used for over 50 years as insecticide. No residuals for many years. None.
- Andrew Thomas Knapp on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationChina grows massive amounts of latest rootstock from Washington nurseries. Rootstock developed by WSU and owns modern massive fruit industry...
- Charlie de La Chapelle on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationInteresting comments. I would suggest otherwise. The only Ag sector currently enjoying profits is beef in the mid-west. What several...
- Mark Oberlatz on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationBasic economic fact is tariffs protect domestic industries from foreign imports. However, foreign countries can retaliate by charging tariffs on...
- Julie Davisson on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationMaybe with less growers..there will be less insurance claims. The fruit is in our state contains DDT.. The soil is...
- Scott beauchene on ‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidationThird generation Yakima Washington hop farmer and every time I look on Google there's someone bashing Donald Trump. But when...
- Amanda Swan on After 30 years, Smith family announces decision to ‘retire’ Tour de TerraceFirst off a HUGE thank you to the Smith family! For 30 years of memories- I grew up in MLT,...
- mark sherman on Tax debate hangs heavy over approaching Washington legislative sessionInslees wealth tax would be unconstutional just like his cap gains tax is. Bezos spent a few hundred million on...
- Lee Gresko, Marv Kvamne on After 30 years, Smith family announces decision to ‘retire’ Tour de TerraceThank you SMITH FAMILY for the big ideas, memories and many years of fun and notority as a wholesome and...
- Bob Dybing on After 30 years, Smith family announces decision to ‘retire’ Tour de TerraceMy special thanks to my friend Judy and her family for for carrying on the work of my friend Jerry....
- Melissa Terrell on After 30 years, Smith family announces decision to ‘retire’ Tour de TerraceThank you to the Smith family for the many years of memories and fun! Your efforts and commitment are appreciated....
- Pamela Singh on After 30 years, Smith family announces decision to ‘retire’ Tour de TerraceA very special thanks to the Smith family for organizing this for the last 30 years. It brought us together...
- Steve Goodman on After 30 years, Smith family announces decision to ‘retire’ Tour de TerraceThe Tour de Terrace was a HUGE part of ‘Mountlake Terrace for three decades. I have a lot of gratitude...
- Tanya Everson-Benvenuti on After 30 years, Smith family announces decision to ‘retire’ Tour de TerraceHuge thanks to the Smith family for all that they have done for MLT!
- Dean Jackson on Fitness Corner: Make this your year of daily appreciationForever we've all heard "Laughter is the Best Medicine." However, I'd say it's become more and more important to find...
- John Wurl on Ferguson and GOP leaders see value in eliminating WA’s elected schools chiefGiven that funding for education is the lions share of the annual state budget I firmly believe that the position...
- Forrest Baum on New WA state rulemaking will reduce plastic and other contamination in compostMichael, that's a good approach! Produce labels aren't generally compostable. Compostable options are available, though they're more expensive... possibly one...
- ROBERT CARLBERG on All invited to take the plunge in Edmonds and welcome 2025"One evening over a few drinks..." Yeah. There's a reason polar bears are going extinct. They don't drink first.
- mark sherman on Democratic state senator’s email reveals tax ideas WA lawmakers may debateHere's a novel idea. Let's not create any new taxes and look at places to make cuts. Bidens inflation has...
- Lynn Royle on King tides are coming again in JanuaryThank you for this article. It's a fascinating subject and has sparked my interest in exploring our amazing coastline even...
- John Reynolds on Jan. 1 will see higher pay, more rights for many Washington workersWell great pay increase just in time for it to be made irrelevant by the yearly increases in costs because...
- Dean Jackson M.Ed on Sponsor spotlight: Local dentist helps uninsured adultsYes indeed a breath of fresh air Dr Sophon Heng is. Sure, I have dental insurance and it helps. However,...
- Michael Lance on New WA state rulemaking will reduce plastic and other contamination in compostAre the produce labels used by grocery stores compostable? I remove them and stick them on my compost bucket for...
- Carol Love on New WA state rulemaking will reduce plastic and other contamination in compostThen you will have to provide all container for each thing you want us to seperate.
- Pamela A Singh on In Days Gone By: The tradition of gingerbread houses, past and presentWhat a wonderful thing to do for these children. They will remember all of their lives. When my Grandkids were...
- mark sherman on Officials fall short of salmon return goals in Columbia River Basin but see signs of progressThe Boldt decision destroyed these runs plain and simple and yes I witnessed it. I am that old
- Eiya (Carol V.) Wolfe on ‘Know Your Rights’ session for immigrants canceled due to online hate speech Beautifully stated, Margaret. Thank you.
- Jaime Herrera on Art Beat: From seasonal symphonies to movies, celebrate the holidays in EdmondsCongratulations on the holiday concert. I heard about it via the internet. Isn't Cascade where Bill Gates has his investment...
- Quan Nguyen on Hearing more aircraft noise lately? You’re not aloneI just moved to Brier, WA. I wake up constantly to sounds aircraft all night long. This is unacceptable.
- Margaret Max on ‘Know Your Rights’ session for immigrants canceled due to online hate speech As a white, middle class, non-college educated, social security aged woman, I want to apologize for the vicious comments I...
- Teresa Wippel on Appointments available for Senior or Disabled Property Tax Exemption workshop Dec. 18, 19Hi RoseAnn -- please call the number in the article to schedule.
- RoseAnn McLaughlin on Appointments available for Senior or Disabled Property Tax Exemption workshop Dec. 18, 19Would like a early afternoon appt pleaser,
- Lee Gresko on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: A peace-ful holiday yard decorationThank you for the beautiful reminder in lights! It is good for us to be mindful that PEACE is a...
- Michelle Jensen, on ‘I love this community’: Annual tree lighting brings a glow to Mountlake TerraceI was sadly not able to attend so I appreciated the video. I’m so glad we have things like this...
- Charles Cooper on ‘I love this community’: Annual tree lighting brings a glow to Mountlake TerraceSome children asked about Max the dog, but the Grinch said he was resting at home. I saw The Grinch...
- Richard Butkkis on More bus trips, security upgrades: Community Transit Board of Directors approves 2025 budgetAre they going to train their security? They are not police and should be very careful interacting with the public....
- Peggy T Glenn on Numerous new faces lead the way for Terrace boys basketball teamIs his dad johnie phillips when I went to ballard high school in seattle there was a johnie phillips there...
- Eiya Wolfe on Travel Notes: Romania’s castles and painted monasteriesThanks for allowing us to experience Romania through your personal experience.
- Deane Bell on Travel Notes: Romania’s castles and painted monasteriesThanks for sharing - what a FUN and educational trip you experienced.
- Michael Macauley on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Hall Creek restoration update — Nov. 24, 2024Sounds good, thank you Teresa.
- Teresa Wippel on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Hall Creek restoration update — Nov. 24, 2024Stormwater Program Manager Laura Reed said she will forward the comments about adding gravel to the paths to the Parks...
- Teresa Wippel on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Hall Creek restoration update — Nov. 24, 2024City of MLT Stormwater Program Manager said this: The whole site is in a floodplain, and unfortunately, not all the...
- Teresa Wippel on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Fall evening skyAnyone is welcome to submit photos of scenics and other happenings around Mountlake Terrace -- send them to myedmondsnews@gmail.com
- Michelle Jensen, on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Fall evening skyBeautiful, there should be more photos
- mark sherman on WA agency seeks funding for new juvenile detention center as overcrowding persistsThe federal govt. kicked the residents of McNeil Island off and told them they could return if they abandoned the...
- mark sherman on Council approves city’s 2025-2026 biennial budgetTime to make some cuts. The biden inflation has stripped us of our buying power and we have to make...
- Michael Macauley on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Hall Creek restoration update — Nov. 24, 2024Thank you for the great photos. Does anyone know where I can put a simple request for improvements to the...
- Tom Kozaczynski on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Hall Creek restoration update — Nov. 24, 2024Hello - is anything going to be done or being done to mitigate the flooding? The new boardwalk and other...
- Teresa Wippel on WA agency failed to catch doubled-up benefit paymentsI suggest contacting the state directly with that question.
- Heather lambert on WA agency failed to catch doubled-up benefit paymentsHow do I know if I qualify for paid leave in 2024 do they owe me anything
- Cheryl Wheeler on Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month with focus on Indigenous food at MTHS Nov. 23This is awesome!!
- Gloria Mairs on Thanksgiving Senior Lunch at Lake Ballinger Center Nov. 22Lake Ballinger Center’s phone number is (425) 672-2407.
- mark a sherman on With $10B deficit looming, WA governor calls on state agencies to make cutsIn other words they have run out of ways , like our city council, to raise taxes. Trump is already...
- Glenda Patten on Learn all about owls from bird expert at Lynnwood Library Nov. 18Love owls. Would be totally be excited to see a Pygmy owl. Always happy to learn more. Look forward to...
- Lee Gresko on Edmonds man among 14 arrested in Skagit County Child Exploitation OperationWhat these perps do really sucks! Their behavior so deviant, gross and destructive that they deserve to have a lasting...
- mark sherman on Ferguson defeats Reichert in Washington governor’s raceThis guy is an inslee clone that will always look for a way to punish us by raising taxes. He's...
- Dale Cary on Lead foot drivers beware: MLT police receive $5K grant for speeding enforcementI hope this makes things better. People take 58th Ave W north from 236th to avoid the lights on 56th....
- Dana Lou Thompson on Feedback from education crisis town hall: Write your legislatorsI agree with Jimmy Commons, especially when he says we need to take all the woke agenda stuff out of...
- Jimmy Commons on Feedback from education crisis town hall: Write your legislatorsStop the corruption would be my suggestion. The facilities are degrading because instead of hiring more people to manage them,...
- Daniel Christensen on Eat at Diamond Knot in MLT Nov. 5 and help fund service dogs for veteransGreat idea. If it were any other day, I'd be there.
- Jack Loos on Machinists union leadership urges approval of new Boeing contract offerIt appears the Boeing retirement proposal was increased for the 401k and improved for the legacy pension. Neither proposal was...
- Joe Hwang on Hundreds join the Trunk R Treat fun in Town CenterThis was my first year doing this fun event! Trunk R Treat was so fun and loved all the amazing...
- mark sherman on ‘Fund balance continues to erode’: City manager says MLT must address budget sustainability before 2027Born and raised here and have seen how city employees are sitting in their trucks more than they are working....
- Deane Bell on How much does your school district spend on special education per student?It would be interesting to see similar numbers for each district about spending on 'standard' classroom students.
- Jason Hegel on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: ‘Beetlejuice’ on display for HalloweenOur neighbors!
- Margaret Talcott on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: ‘Beetlejuice’ on display for HalloweenThis is the coolest thing ever!
- Kristina Spencer on Scene in Mountlake Terrace: ‘Beetlejuice’ on display for Halloween39th Ave W and 223/38th Ave W has many people ready to hand out the good stuff!
- mark sherman on Washington prisoners in solitary confinement denied basic care, report findsA lot of them are there to keep them alive. Put the ex-cops and child molesters in gen pop and...
- mark sherman on Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck closed due to broken generator — repair recommendations welcomeCall Lynnwood Truck and Auto on 112th next to NAPA. If they don't do it they may be able to...
- Teresa Wippel on Council approves 2024 Comp Plan, adds amendments for West PlazaWe have edited article to link to approved plan.
- Teresa Wippel on Council approves 2024 Comp Plan, adds amendments for West PlazaThanks for that note. There are many signature businesses in West Plaza. Didn't mean to leave anyone out -- just...
- William Paige on Council approves 2024 Comp Plan, adds amendments for West PlazaIn addition to the 3 businesses in the west plaza this article referenced, the other "signature " business that would...
- Dale Jeremiah on Council approves 2024 Comp Plan, adds amendments for West PlazaDear Editors, your link to the Comp Plan does not go to the amended, approved Vision 2024 Comp Plan, but...
- Dana Lou Thompson on Oct. 24: Hear the story of ‘Finding Gobi’ with author Dion Leonard at Mountlake Terrace LibraryI live right near the library so I hope to come on October 24 to hear this story of the...
- Michael MacInnes on Striking Boeing machinists plan to vote on new contract offerNo pension, reject