An artist’s conception of the Mountlake Terrace station for the Lynnwood light rail extension from Northgate to Lynnwood. (Sound Transit)

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Last chance to comment on Mountlake Terrace light rail plans

A public hearing Thursday will review permits and site plan for a portion of the Lynnwood extension.

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With 6 months left, Fire District 1 needs board member

The appointee will also serve on the South County Fire board for another two years.

New Sound Transit railcars will eventually serve Lynnwood

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New Sound Transit railcars will eventually serve Lynnwood

They will be phased in between now and 2024 as Link service greatly expands north, east and south.

A familiar face returns as Mountlake Terrace’s football coach

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A familiar face returns as Mountlake Terrace’s football coach

Tony Umayam, who coached the Hawks for 11 seasons before stepping down in 2015, is back as head…

Fireworks ban sought for south Snohomish County

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Fireworks ban sought for south Snohomish County

Fire officials want to outlaw personal fireworks on the outskirts of Everett, Lynnwood and Edmonds.

After 40 years in fire service, South County chief retires

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After 40 years in fire service, South County chief retires

Bruce Stedman responded to the L.A. riots and the Oso mudslide. Now he’ll focus on health and family.

South County Fire commissioner Richard Schrock, 74, dies

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South County Fire commissioner Richard Schrock, 74, dies

Schrock played key roles in merging fire- and police-related agencies. “He left an imprint.”

Co-owners Jerret Botch and Michael Ernst, left, at Hemlock State Brewing Co. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Hemlock State, Mountlake Terrace’s new brewery, opens Friday

The business was founded by three church congregants who discovered a common love for craft beer.

Mountlake Terrace man found guilty of vehicular homicide

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Mountlake Terrace man found guilty of vehicular homicide

Michael Spieker testified that he drank alcohol and ate cannabis before a crash killed Staci Laugle.

Teachers start receiving pink slips in Edmonds district

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Teachers start receiving pink slips in Edmonds district

The school board approved the layoffs, which could affect 38 full- and part-time teachers.

Herbicides might be used to kill milfoil in Lake Ballinger

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Herbicides might be used to kill milfoil in Lake Ballinger

A public workshop about environmental concerns is scheduled for May 29 in Mountlake Terrace.

Hunter, ‘the best narcotics dog in the region,’ dies at 14

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Hunter, ‘the best narcotics dog in the region,’ dies at 14

The black Labrador retriever served with Mountlake Terrace police for over six years.

Ben Leonard anchors a Mountlake Terrace defense that’s allowed just 19 goals in 16 matches. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace senior excels at soccer — and saxophone

Ben Leonard, headed to college with a music scholarship, is a standout goalkeeper for the Hawks.

Extra cops will be looking for stoned drivers on Saturday

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Extra cops will be looking for stoned drivers on Saturday

The event coincides with “420” day — an annual celebration of marijuana use.

Heading north after leaving the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, the light rail track will cross to the west side of I-5. Trees on both sides of the highway here will be heavily impacted by the buildout. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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To make room for light rail, 5,300 trees will fall along I-5

Sound Transit expects to start clearing in late April and eventually replant more than 20,000 trees.

Big changes at the top for Mountlake Terrace police

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Big changes at the top for Mountlake Terrace police

There’s a new chief, and the city is losing a well-traveled 38-year veteran of the department.

Passengers catch an Uber after arriving at Paine Field Friday. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Uber and Lyft are in Snohomish County, but not everywhere

We did some research, and here’s where we found cars available. Pro tip: not Darrington.

Mountlake Terrace High School senior Britta Sinclair performed as a cheerleader in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in November. “I was the only person from Washington there,” she says. “I kind of expected to be the only one from here, just because cheer isn’t as big as it is in other states.” (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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After years of watching Macy’s parade, Terrace teen joined in

Britta Sinclair cheered through the streets of New York. She’s a senior at Mountlake Terrace high.

Mountlake Terrace High senior Sophie Burbank loves playing hockey and wants to pursue studies in educational policy.(Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A Terrace hockey player ready to take on the school system

“There’s a disconnect between teachers and the people who make policy,” says Sophie Burbank.

Tim Eyman’s latest $30 car tab initiative will impact more than just Sound Transit projects. (Sue Misao / The Herald)                                Tim Eyman’s latest $30 car tab initiative will impact more than just Sound Transit projects. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

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Cities will suffer if voters approve $30 car tabs

Many communities use the licensing fees to pave and maintain streets.