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City to Host Fireworks, Food Trucks for 3rd of July

A new kind of fireworks show is taking root in Mountlake Terrace.

This year, the city will host the 3rd of July Celebration, with fireworks, food trucks and family fun.

The party starts at 6 p.m. at Ballinger Park with a DJ, live music and games. Food truck...

3rd of July Is Happening! Fireworks, Food Trucks and Family Fun

Have Coffee with the City on Wednesday, June 8

The community is invited to the monthly Virtual Coffee with the City from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, via Zoom.

The coffee hour presents an informal opportunity to hear what’s happening, ask questions and share feedback.

This...

New State Grant Will Provide Free Trees For Parks and Neighborhoods

The state Department of Natural Resources has named Mountlake Terrace as the recipient of a $30,000 grant for a street and parks tree planting program.  

This will be a multi-year effort to increase canopy by planting new street trees an...

Have Coffee with the City on Wednesday, May 11

The community is invited to the monthly Virtual Coffee with the City from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, via Zoom.

The coffee hour presents an informal opportunity to hear what’s happening, ask questions and share feedback.

This...

Volunteers Beautify MLT Town Center and Its Urban Forest

Dozens of Mountlake Terrace community members came together Saturday to combat invasive plants around the Civic Campus and Veterans Memorial Park.

The city counted more than 60 people at the Volunteer Spring Cleanup, including representatives fro...

Volunteer Spring Cleanup Set For April 23

A community work party is planned to spruce up Veterans Memorial Park and the Civic Campus.

A Mountlake Terrace tradition, the Volunteer Spring Cleanup is moving this year from Ballinger Park into Town Center.

The event runs from 9 a.m. ...

Construction to Begin on Westside Water Main Project

Construction on the Westside Water Main Project will begin in the coming weeks after the City Council approved the contract at its Monday night meeting.

This work will take about a year to conclude. Crews will be replacing approximately 9,400 lin...

Mountlake Terrace Celebrates Black History Month

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright today signed a proclamation recognizing Black History Month, an opportunity for the community to acknowledge the history and challenges faced by African Americans, and paying tribute to this community for i...

Have Coffee with the City on Wednesday, February 9

The community is invited to the monthly Virtual Coffee with the City from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, via Zoom.

The coffee hour presents an informal opportunity to hear what’s happening, ask questions and share feedback. January’s ...

Vouchers Available for Swim Lessons

Swim lesson vouchers have recently been distributed to all third graders in the Edmonds School District in collaboration with Verdant Health Commission and south Snohomish County cities. Verdant Health Commission’s grant provides three vouchers p...

Health and Safety Draw Most Votes in COVID Relief Survey

An online survey identified “Community/Public Health and Safety” as the top priority for how the City of Mountlake Terrace uses federal pandemic relief funds.

The city recently sought public input about how to allocate nearly $6 million from the American R...

Learn More About Emergency Preparedness

Check in on your household's plan for inclement weather, including snow and power outages. We've got tips and resources collected in one handy place.

MLT Launches Utility Bill Online Access With Autopay

Starting Thursday, utility customers in the City of Mountlake Terrace can access their bill online and set up payments to include auto-payments.

The city thanks customers for their patience during the transition between billing vendors over the p...

Have Coffee with the City in an informal Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 12

The community is invited to the monthly Virtual Coffee with the City from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, via Zoom.

The coffee hour presents an informal opportunity to hear what’s happening, ask questions and share feedback.

The...

Provide Feedback with the Community Satisfaction Survey

A public survey seeks input from Mountlake Terrace residents and business owners as the city measures the success of various programs and services.

This community satisfaction survey generally is conducted every two years. In November, a paper ve...

City Seeks Input on Use of Pandemic Aid

Earlier this year, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and the City of Mountlake Terrace is eligible to receive almost $6 million in federal funds. The ARPA program will provide $350 billion in emergency funding for state, local and triba...

New Job Opportunities Posted!

We're hiring in aquatics, child care and more.

How To Get A Purple Light For Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Mountlake Terrace Police Department is offering purple light bulbs to help residents show support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is October.

This is the 14^th year the department has participated in the campaign called Purple Light Nig...

Lodging Tax Grants Available For Events, Tourism

The City of Mountlake Terrace has $25,000 in lodging tax funds available to qualified applicants for projects and events that promote tourism in 2022. Lodging tax funds come from the taxes collected from Studio 6 Hotel located in Mountlake Terrace.&nb...