Rick Sinnett

Washington

Contributing Writer at Snohomish County Tribune

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MLT Council approves Flock camera system 5-2

1 day ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

The Mountlake Terrace City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to approve installation of the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system in the city. Thursday’s meeting was extended to 11 p.m. after 14 people signed up to speak for or against the camera system. The comment time for each speaker was reduced from 5 minutes to 3 minutes due to the high number of sign-ups. The ultimate question this meeting seemed to be: Who do you fear more, criminals or the federal government?
Suspect in custody after two employees stabbed at MLT Shell station Friday

1 day ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

Two employees at the Shell gas station at 6602 220th St. S.W. in Mountlake Terrace were stabbed while confronting a shoplifter at about 2 p.m. Friday, police said. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly stabbed the two employees, who were transported to Swedish Edmonds Hospital for what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries. Mountlake Terrace Police Cmdr.
City of Mountlake Terrace seeks professional services for brand development

2 days ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

The City of Mountlake Terrace has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for professional consultant support to help develop a city-wide brand identity. The position will also create the strategy for placemaking and wayfinding implementation, and apply the brand identity to an economic development marketing strategy, the city said in a news release.
‘Mountlake Terrace: A History of Four Square Miles’ provides revealing look at small city

4 days ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

Mountlake Terrace teacher and author Randal Gravelle has put the history of the city on paper in a new book, Mountlake Terrace: A History of Four Square Miles. “I’m fascinated by history,” Gravelle said.
Council to bring license plate camera system back for vote June 5

5 days ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to vote on the agreement for Flock license plate camera systems during its June 5 meeting. This will be the third review of the camera systems; the council reviewed the technology on March 27 and again on May 15. A decision was delayed after some community members expressed concerns about privacy and who would be able to access the camera system.
School board celebrates Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace students

1 week ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

During its May 27 meeting, the Edmonds School Board held two celebrations honoring Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace students for accomplishments in robotics and journalism. The first celebration was for Mountlake Terrace High School journalism students at the Hawkeye for winning the First Amendment Press Freedom Award for 12 consecutive years – and a total of 15 times.
Mountlake Terrace passport office open for June appointments

1 week ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

The City of Mountlake Terrace passport office now has June appointments available. If you have been trying to get a new passport or renew your existing one in Snohomish County over the last two months, you may have found that all appointments were filled – except for the first-come, first-served office in Granite Falls. Save the trip and the wait by making an appointment at the Mountlake Terrace passport office, located at City Hall.
Water district says it intends to sue over chemicals found in Edmonds school’s stormwater system

1 week ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

The Olympic View Water and Sewer District has issued a letter of intent to sue the Edmonds School District over chemicals found in the stormwater system at Edmonds’ Madrona K-8 School. Citing the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, the water and sewer district sent a letter May 20 to District Superintendent Rebecca Miner.
MLT police receive inaugural issue of young resident's comic book

1 week ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

A young Mountlake Terrace comic book artist got a boost in sales and exposure from the Mountlake Terrace Police Department. While Sgt. Brian Moss was patrolling his route on May 26, Memorial Day, he saw two children and their dad setting up what looked to be a lemonade stand in the 22400 block of 48th Avenue West. However, Moss learned the family wasn’t selling refreshments, but the culmination of literature and art: a comic book.
Mountlake Terrace Blotter: May 21-27, 2025

1 week ago | mltnews.com | Rick Sinnett

The Mountlake Terrace Police Department reported six warrant arrests this week:4500 block 236th Street Southwest. 6400 block 220th Street Southwest. 5300 block 212th Street Southwest. 23200 block 58th Avenue West. 24000 block Van Ry Boulevard. 22900 block 48th Avenue West. Officers also reported two verbal domestic disturbances, one in the 23300 block of Cedar Way and the other in the 23700 block of 52nd Avenue West.