Monday, July 27, 2026

Government

Parents worry WA developmental disabilities program is about to get axed

Parents of children with developmental disabilities fear the unexpected and potentially imminent elimination of a Washington state support program they’ve come to depend on. As...

Public Safety

Do police make schools safer? Inside the effort to revive SROs in Edmonds School District

Six years after the Edmonds School Board removed police officers from schools over concern for student safety, a local nonprofit – joined by parents,...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: July 15-21, 2026

July 15 23600 block 56th Avenue West: Patrol responded to a report of a court order violation. 22300 block 54th Avenue West: Patrol responded to a...

Education

Completed student aid applications hit new high mark with WA’s Class of 2026

A record number of Washington high school students applied for college financial aid this past school year, state officials announced Thursday. As of this week,...

Sponsor spotlight: Fall is the perfect time to join Edmonds College

At Edmonds College, the message is simple: You belong here, no matter your background or journey. Whether you are a recent high school graduate,...

Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans. In the first comprehensive update to graduation requirements...

Foundation for Edmonds School District receives $240K Whitehorse Foundation grant to support student wellness

The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a grant of $240,000 from the Whitehorse Foundation to support the Foundation's Whole Families, Whole Communities...

Washington schools chief seeks policy changes after teacher sexual misconduct reporting

The changes, which would expand the state’s investigatory abilities, still need approval from the governor-appointed Professional Educator Standards Board Washington’s K-12 education oversight agency is...

Events

Upcycled Art Workshop at Mountlake Terrace Library Aug. 15

Sustainable Community Stewards at the Snohomish County WSU Extension are hosting an Upcycled Art Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15...

Maplewood Rock and Gem Club celebrating 75 years, with annual sale Aug. 8-9

The Edmonds-based Maplewood Rock and Gem Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026 and will be hosting its 19th annual rock and mineral...

Paving on SR 525 from Paine Field to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal starts July 28

A new paving project kicking off this month will provide a smoother ride for people traveling on State Route 525 between Paine Field and the Mukilteo...

MLT Chamber of Commerce to participate in countywide networking event July 29

The Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce will join 13 other Snohomish County chambers for the Trail to Success networking event from 4 to 7...

Edmonds Lions Club to host Guide Dogs for the Blind speaker July 28

The Edmonds Lions Club will welcome Rebecca Minelga, co-leader of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Lynnwood Puppy Raisers, as the guest speaker at...

Housing

History

Election 2026

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Proposition 1 levy will support library staff

Editor: As president of Sno-Isle Libraries Employees United Local 73, I am writing on behalf of our union to urge voters to vote yes on...

Reader view: Have you been to the library lately?

The library is a beehive of activity, with children, students and adults checking out books and logging on to find information and answers to...

Letter to the editor: Why I’m voting yes Aug. 4 to support libraries

To the Editor: I will be enthusiastically voting “yes” for the upcoming Sno-Isle Libraries Proposition 1 replacement levy that will be on my Aug. 4...

Reader view: School start times hurt youngest learners too

The Edmonds School District is proposing a 7:20 a.m start for 12 elementary schools in order to accommodate a transportation constraint driven by shifting...

Reader view: Opposition to proposed elementary school start time changes

I am a parent of two elementary-age children at Westgate Elementary, and I am writing to express my opposition to the Edmonds School District’s...

Eat/Play/Live

Restaurant News: Nashville-style chicken coming to Lynnwood, cocktail classes in Edmonds and an MLT wine bar

Dave’s Hot Chicken will be opening a franchise in Lynnwood near the Alderwood Mall by the end of the year. Serving “Nashville Style” chicken...

Sponsor spotlight: Shrimp Louie is the special at Scotty’s this week

Shrimp Louie is the special at Scotty's Food Truck in Edmonds this week. The salad features: Wild Atlantic Shrimp sourced for premium quality and taste. ...

Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck at Five Corners in Edmonds July 16-18

Scotty's Food Truck will be at Five Corners, in the Calvary Church parking lot (located at 8330 212th St. S.W., Edmonds) from 3:30-7:30 p.m....

Free Brier Music in the Park July 15

Celebrate Brier Music in the Park from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at Brier Park, 2903 228th St. S.W. This free community event will feature...

Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck at Five Corners in Edmonds July 9-11

Scotty's Food Truck will be at Five Corners, in the Calvary Church parking lot (located at 8330 212th St. S.W., Edmonds) from 3:30-7:30 p.m....

Recommended Reads: ‘Abigail Trench’ brings American Revolution to life

Abigail Trench, by Randy Overbeck Randy Overbeck’s Abigail Trench: A Novel of Washington’s Spy Ring is an engaging work of historical fiction that brings the...

Sports and Recreation

Mike Meeks Memorial Pickleball Tournament Sept. 12 to support student scholarships

Community members and pickleball enthusiasts will gather at Harbor Square Athletic Club in Edmonds Sept. 12 for the Mike Meeks Memorial "Pickleball for a...

Sound FC Girls 13U team wins U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship

The Sound FC Girls 13U team brought home a national championship trophy Thursday after defeating Desoto FC of Mississippi, 2-1, in the U.S. Youth...

Sound FC girls 13U team playing for national soccer championship Thursday

The Sound FC girls 13U team will be playing in the U.S. National Soccer Championship finals at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 23 in Nashville,...

A first for the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League: All-woman crew officiates game at MTHS

The Puget Sound Senior Baseball League and the Northwest Baseball Umpires Association celebrated a memorable event during a July 19 game at Mountlake Terrace...

Be water wise: July 22-28 is Paddle Safe Week

Paddle Safe Week, supported by the Washington State Parks Recreational Boating Safety Program, is a statewide effort to create a culture of safety around paddlesports....

Obituaries

Alexander ‘Sandy’ Urquhart: Celebration of Life Aug. 9 in Edmonds

Alexander J. "Sandy" Urquhart “The more you put into life, the more it gives back”  Alexander J. “Sandy” Urquhart passed away peacefully surrounded by family on...

Scott McKenzie Keith: Celebration of life Aug. 8

Scott McKenzie Keith Scott McKenzie Keith passed away on Tuesday, July 11, at the age of 72. Born on January 21, 1954, to Vernita Tucker...

Lorraine Prescott: A pillar of strength to her entire family

Lorraine Lois Prescott January 24, 1934 - June 21, 2026 Edmonds, Washington -- Witty, Strong, One of a Kind She died as she lived with dignity. She was a pillar of...

Georgine Lindelof: Longtime Edmonds resident was founding member of Driftwood Players

Georgine “Jeanne” Mary Lindelof Georgine was born in Seattle, WA, on July 22, 1926. Her childhood was marked by many challenges, including the death of...

Rose Marie Snider: Her 97 years were filled with family, friends, adventures

Rose Marie Snider 11/09/1928 to 6/23/2026 Rose Marie Snider passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and having lived a life of 97 years...

Joe Stanek Jr.: A man of passion, strength and steadfast character

Joe John Stanek Jr., age 77, passed away June 25, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Joe was born January 3, 1949 in Spokane,...

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