Mountlake Terrace

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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)
A car drives past Hall Creek along 216th Street on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

With new facility, Mountlake Terrace to treat chemical that kills coho

Used in tires, 6PPD seeps into streams during storms. A state grant will help the city design a vault to filter it.

A car drives past Hall Creek along 216th Street on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Two workers walk past a train following a press event at the Lynnwood City Center Link Station on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sound Transit exploring paid parking at Lynnwood light rail station

Officials gave a major update on coming service changes last week, with just weeks until light rail arrives Aug. 30.

Two workers walk past a train following a press event at the Lynnwood City Center Link Station on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Pedestrian hit by semitruck on I-5 in Mountlake Terrace

The pedestrian, a 22-year-old Marysville man, was taken to Harborview Medical Center after the Friday morning crash.

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Lily Gladstone poses at the premiere of the Hulu miniseries "Under the Bridge" at the DGA Theatre, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Mountlake Terrace’s Lily Gladstone nominated for Emmy for ‘Under the Bridge’

The nomination comes after Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe wins for her performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Lily Gladstone poses at the premiere of the Hulu miniseries "Under the Bridge" at the DGA Theatre, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
People begin leaving candles in front of a photo of Jayda Woods-Johnson during a vigil held in her memory at Mountlake Terrace High School on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘My heart drops’: Hundreds honor Alderwood shooting victim, 13

Loved ones spoke at a vigil Sunday to honor Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was shot and killed at Alderwood Mall days earlier.

People begin leaving candles in front of a photo of Jayda Woods-Johnson during a vigil held in her memory at Mountlake Terrace High School on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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4th suspect arrested after Mountlake Terrace home robbery

Police arrested Taievion Rogers, 19, on Tuesday. Prosecutors charged his three alleged accomplices in April.

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Drive-in movies are coming to the north Island. (Port of Everett image)

Where to catch outdoor movies this summer in Snohomish County

Bring a chair, blanket and the kids for a cinema night under the stars with your favorite movies, including “Barbie” and “Trolls.”

Drive-in movies are coming to the north Island. (Port of Everett image)
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Man charged with shooting at ex-girlfriend, child in Mountlake Terrace

The man, 21, showed up to his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and opened fire through the door, new court records say.

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Mountlake Terrace maintenance crew Ty Burns begins demolishing “the bunkers” on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Eyesore no more: After decades, Mountlake Terrace bunkers bite the dust

The bunkers held a storehouse of history, much of it moldy, outdated and unwanted.

Mountlake Terrace maintenance crew Ty Burns begins demolishing “the bunkers” on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds funds embedded social worker, for now, after contract ends

Compass Health canceled the program in south Snohomish County. The city is funding the police-embedded position for a few more months.

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Police: Man shot at ex-girlfriend, child in Mountlake Terrace apartment

Officers were investigating the Seattle man, 22, for first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and third-degree malicious mischief.

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Rep. Suzanne DelBene and Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright walk past a future apartment development during a tour and discussion with community leaders regarding the Mountlake Terrace Main Street Revitalization project on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

As Mountlake Terrace grows, so does housing around light rail

City officials lauded a new apartment complex and accepted a $850,000 check, as Mountlake Terrace continues work on Town Center plan.

Rep. Suzanne DelBene and Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright walk past a future apartment development during a tour and discussion with community leaders regarding the Mountlake Terrace Main Street Revitalization project on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)