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Occasional reflections from a long-time neighbor
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If You Give a Flock a Cookie
It systematically deprives you of your freedom and privacy bit by bit
Waiting on Flock, Watching the Election
Headlines from Adams County, a pause in Mountlake Terrace, and why November could change the outcome.
Pedal & Plate: Dinner, Stories, and Support for Better Biking Oct. 24
Join me October 24 at Lake Ballinger Center for NSBA’s first fundraising dinner with storyteller Willie Weir. Tickets are going fast!
Mountlake Terrace: Not What It Used To Be
Our story has changed since 2000 — more people, more diversity, more housing options — and that is exactly why telling it matters.
Flock Paused: What Your Councilmembers Said
Community pushback led to a pause. Here’s where Paige, Wahl, and others stand — and why cancellation is still the best path.
Tonight, We Paused Flock
Gratitude from a hotel room in Denver
Reminder: Tonight’s Public Hearing on Flock
Stronger drafts are on the table. Tell Council to adopt reforms, or—best—cancel before installation.
WSDOT Doesn’t Want Flock Cameras on Their Roads
State transportation officials appear to be steering clear of Flock. Here’s what that might mean for Mountlake Terrace.
Be Ready: Suspected ICE Activity Near Mountlake Terrace
Two recent suspected ICE sightings near our city are a reminder: keep this guide and hotline handy.