Mountlake Terrace

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)

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 from Santa.

 

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 law.

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)

Mountlake Terrace public express ongoing ire with future Flock system

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

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)
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)

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

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

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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.

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

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.

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

Car fire slows traffic during I-5 evening commute

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

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)
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)

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

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

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)
A paddleboarder makes their way across Lake Ballinger on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State stocking Snohomish County lakes with trout for Black Friday

Locally, the state is stocking Ballinger Lake, Gissburg Ponds, Silver Lake and Lake Tye.

A paddleboarder makes their way across Lake Ballinger on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sold signs hang on the corners of multiple newly constructed homes along Poplar Way on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace homes sell faster than anywhere else, report says

The city of just over 21,000 is desirable for its location and more affordable starter homes, real estate agents said.

Sold signs hang on the corners of multiple newly constructed homes along Poplar Way on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lily Gladstone arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on Sunday in Los Angeles. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

Mountlake Terrace’s Lily Gladstone comes up short for Emmy

Meanwhile, FX’s “Shogun” ran the table and “Hacks” played spoiler in the comedy category.

Lily Gladstone arrives at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on Sunday in Los Angeles. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
Samuel Gizaw, charged in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, appears in court for his plea hearing on July 10 at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Judge maintains $2M bail for teen accused of Alderwood mall shooting

On July 3, prosecutors allege Samuel Gizaw, 16, got into a fight with a group of boys that ended with him shooting Jayda Woods-Johnson.

Samuel Gizaw, charged in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, appears in court for his plea hearing on July 10 at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A commuter walks through a packed Lynnwood City Center station parking garage to the Link train on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Frequent rail riders hail Lynnwood Link’s first regular day

Following its opening and a three-day weekend, the light rail saw its first rush of regular riders Tuesday.

A commuter walks through a packed Lynnwood City Center station parking garage to the Link train on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jeffrey Allen Cook is arraigned via video at the Snohomish County Courthouse in 2018 after police arrested him on charges of sexual assault in Edmonds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Charges: Man on probation for sex crimes exposed self in Lynnwood store

Just months after being convicted of child molestation, Jeffrey Cook was back in jail, accused of touching himself at a thrift store.

Jeffrey Allen Cook is arraigned via video at the Snohomish County Courthouse in 2018 after police arrested him on charges of sexual assault in Edmonds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A brief timeline of the Lynnwood light rail extension

Four stations were added Friday in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood as part of the 8.5-mile, $3.1 billion project.

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

An early look at the new Lynnwood Link extension

Sound Transit gave a sneak preview of the $3.1 billion project Wednesday, two days before it opens.

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A cyclist rides along the updated Scriber Creek Trail on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit plants trees, funds green projects ahead of Lynnwood opening

Sound Transit has made environmental initiatives a top priority as it expands the light rail north to Snohomish County.

A cyclist rides along the updated Scriber Creek Trail on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)