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Mountlake Terrace calls for artists for Arts of the Terrace show

More than $6,000 in prizes is available for the show, which is in its 46th year. Submissions are…

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Mountlake Terrace invites community to fiscal town halls

The events this month will include presentations on the recently adopted strategies to fill the city’s $4 million…

Mountlake Terrace Mayor Steve Woodard delivers his annual State of the City address Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace City Hall. (Jenna Peterson | The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace mayor talks purpose and pride at annual address

Mayor Steve Woodard outlined city projects, efforts to close the budget gap and other city happenings over the…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace advances package to close budget gap

The proposal includes a property tax increase next year, a levy lid lift in 2029 and various general…

Edmonds College students Celestine Ottong, left, tries to catch a salmon while Kade Williams, right, watches while the class gets ready to transport the fish for release in Lake Ballinger on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds College students release salmon into Lake Ballinger

Friday’s release of about 80 coho salmon is part of a larger effort to help the salmon population…

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire chief announces retirement

The Board of Commissioners has named Assistant Chief Shaughn Maxwell to replace Chief Bob Eastman in February.

Mountlake Terrace residents listen to the city's budget presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Provided photo)

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Mountlake Terrace presents fiscal task force recommendations

The city faces an average annual budget gap of $4.2 million through 2030 and $5.4 million through 2035.

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Mountlake Terrace City Council elects new leadership

The council elected Steve Woodard as mayor and Brian Wahl as mayor pro tem Thursday. Woodard has served…

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Mountlake Terrace to host town halls on budget gap

On Jan. 13 and 14, community members will be able to provide feedback on potential solutions for the…

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace cancels Flock Safety contract

The City Council unanimously voted to end the contract Thursday, citing community division and privacy concerns.

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Mountlake Terrace to host 42nd annual Christmas tree lighting

The Friday night event near City Hall will include local choir performances, hot cocoa and a special visit…

Sports

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20

Who won last week’s vote? Arlington, Everett, King’s, Monroe, Terrace athletes nominated this week.

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Stanwood pauses Flock cameras amid public records lawsuits

A public records request for Flock camera footage has raised questions about what data is exempt under state…

The Mountlake Terrace City Council discusses the Flock Safety license plate camera system on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace public express ongoing ire with future Flock system

The city council explored installing a new advisory committee for stronger safety camera oversight.

Thousands gather to watch fireworks over Lake Ballinger from Nile Shrine Golf Course and Lake Ballinger Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Thousands ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ at Mountlake Terrace fireworks show

The city hosts its Independence Day celebrations the day before the July 4 holiday.

Police Cmdr. Scott King answers questions about the Flock Safety license plate camera system on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace approves Flock camera system after public pushback

The council approved the $54,000 license plate camera system agreement by a vote of 5-2.

Mountlake Terrace Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright speaks during the State of the City prevention at City Hall on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace celebrates connections at State of the City address

Over the past year, Mountlake Terrace has focused on preparing for growth and engaging the community.

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Van Ry Boulevard is seen from the top of the Traxx Apartments in May 2024 in Mountlake Terrace.

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Mountlake Terrace to host open house for main street plan

Phase II of the plan is about to begin, with construction slated for late 2026.

Two people stand on the highway as a car burns in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on Monday, Dec. 30 near Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Eliza Aronson / The Herald)

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Car fire slows traffic during I-5 evening commute

At its peak, the blaze backed up traffic for about 3 miles.

A person walks past Laura Haddad’s “Cloud” sculpture before boarding a Link car on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 in SeaTac, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Riding the rails to the end of the line: An almost true story

Hop aboard for a rollicking roundtrip from Lynnwood to Angle Lake.