News Flash

236th Street SW To Close Overnight Oct. 16

Sound Transit will again close 236^th Street SW at I-5 for light rail construction.

The closure is planned from 11 p.m. Saturday, October 16, until 5 a.m. Sunday, October 17. The contractor has obtained a Temporary Noise Variance for this work on ...

Comprehensive Plan Applications Due By Oct. 29

Applications to amend the city’s Comprehensive Plan in 2022 are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29. Application forms are available online at www.cityofmlt.com/172. An application fee applies. 

The Comprehensive Plan is a b...

Apply Now For Lodging Tax Grants For Events, Tourism

Financial support is available for organizations planning community events and festivals here.

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. ...

Coffee With The City Set for Wednesday, Oct. 13

The community is invited to the monthly Virtual Coffee with the City from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, via Zoom.

The coffee hour presents an informal opportunity to hear what’s happening around Mountlake Terrace and to ask question...

Stay Active And View Artwork With New MLT Art Map

A new interactive map shows how to find publicly viewable art in Mountlake Terrace. 

In fact, almost every public art installation here can be seen on a two-mile roundtrip walk or drive through the city’s downtown core. Artwork included ...

City Council Tours Veterans Memorial Park

At a special meeting held on October 4, the Mountlake Terrace City Council walked the trails at Veterans Memorial Park in anticipation of an upcoming meeting scheduled for October 14 to review a resolution confirming the conceptual illustration in the pre...

Purple Lights Show Support For Victims Of Domestic Violence

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...

Stormwater Rule Changes Go To Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will host a public hearing on October 11 to consider updates to stormwater codes.

Code revisions include adopting the most recent stormwater management manual, adding new language for basin planning and source con...

Pavilion, Pool Reopen Saturdays

The team at the Recreation Pavilion is excited to announce that the pool is reopening Saturdays. The new Saturday hours run from 8:00 a.m. to noon starting Oct. 2.

The Pavilion has been actively recruiting employees to help bring back programs an...

Ballinger Waterfront Work Continues

Construction on the most visual new features at Ballinger Park has largely wrapped up, but the public is asked to remain patient as shoreline restoration and other efforts continue.

The in-water part of the project is completed, including the boa...

City Secures $7.6M Low-Interest Loan For Water Main Work

The state Public Works Board recently awarded the City of Mountlake Terrace a $7.6 million loan for the Westside Water Main Project. The 20-year loan is especially attractive because of its low interest rate: 0.94 percent.

The project will replac...

MLT Lodging Tax Grants Available

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...

Nature Walk at Ballinger Park Set For Orca Recovery Day

A family-friendly nature walk is scheduled next month in Mountlake Terrace, with a focus on saving the Southern Resident killer whales.

The annual Orca Recovery Day event is set to start at 11:30 a.m. on October 16 at the Mountlake Terrace Commun...

Two Weeks Of Nighttime Closures Planned For 236th Street SW

Drivers should expect overnight closures of 236th Street SW near I-5 from September 27 through October 14.

Sound Transit will be working on the elevated trackway for light rail from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays during that stretch of time...

Applications To Amend Comprehensive Plan Due In October

Applications to amend the city’s Comprehensive Plan in 2022 are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 29. Application forms are available online at www.cityofmlt.com/172. An application fee applies. 

The Comprehensive Plan is a b...

Dedication Ceremony Celebrates New MLT Civic Campus

_{The ribbon cutting ceremony included, from left, Councilmembers Erin Murray, Laura Sonmore, Rick Ryan and Steve Woodard, along with Mayor Pro Tem Doug McCardle, Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, state Rep. Cindy Ryu, state Rep. Davina D...}

Superintendent To Address MLT Diversity Commission

The city’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission on Sept. 15 will welcome guest speaker Dr. Gustavo Balderas, the superintendent of the Edmonds School District.

Balderas joined the district in July 2020. He previously served as superintend...

190-Foot Telecom Tower Planned Near City Water Tank

An iconic part of the city’s skyline soon will have a new feature.

In the coming days, a private company will be constructing a 190-foot telecommunications tower, known as a monopole, at Jack Long Park. Concrete pouring occurred Thursda...

Overnight Closures Of 236th Street SW Start Monday

Another round of overnight closures is planned for 236th Street SW near I-5 for light rail construction.

The closures are planned from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday and going through Sept. 9. Detours are planned.

The contractor has o...

Light Rail Work To Close Northbound I-5 Overnight Friday

A changing landscape as seen Tuesday from the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center web cam.

Light rail construction will close northbound I-5 overnight Friday between State Route 104 and 220^th Street SW.

Sound Transit plans a large concrete pour for t...

Rec Hiring For Daycare Jobs, Great For Students

Several job opportunities are available in the daycare programs within Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks. The postings include full-time and part-time work.

The city is seeking two site leaders for programs at the Recreation Pavilion and Mou...

Parks Department Announces $873K In New Grants

A series of new grants totaling $873,000 will benefit the Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks Department.

The City Council voted Monday to accept the grants, which will support work at Ballinger Park, refurbish the Evergreen Playfield Complex ...