Events
Things happening around town
Tonight, We Paused Flock
Gratitude from a hotel room in Denver
Sep 26, 2025
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2 min read
Reminder: Tonight’s Public Hearing on Flock
Stronger drafts are on the table. Tell Council to adopt reforms, or—best—cancel before installation.
Sep 25, 2025
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3 min read
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.
Sep 24, 2025
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3 min read
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.
Sep 23, 2025
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3 min read
Progress on Flock Revisions — Next Stop Sept. 25
New drafts reflect community input and stronger oversight, but key risks remain. Here’s what’s improved, and what residents should push for next.
Sep 22, 2025
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6 min read
45th Annual Arts of the Terrace starts this weekend
Paintings, photography, miniatures, and more — free admission Sept. 20–27.
Sep 21, 2025
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2 min read
Speak Up Sept. 25: Flock and Community Policing Advisory Board
Council will review Flock policy and the advisory board. Show up and share: Good, Better, Best paths forward.
Sep 20, 2025
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4 min read
Flock News Roundup + September 25: A Chance to Be Heard
Lawsuits, cancellations, and growing concerns about Flock cameras nationwide—and why September 25 is the time to show up in Mountlake Terrace.
Sep 19, 2025
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4 min read
Council to Review Public Safety Costs Thursday — Flock Adds to the Bill
The $27,000 contract is just the start. Litigation, records requests, and fee hikes could make Flock far more expensive.
Sep 16, 2025
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6 min read
Mountlake Terrace History You May Not Know
A new book reveals the surprising depth of Mountlake Terrace’s history, and there is a chance to hear the author speak on October 25.
Sep 13, 2025
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6 min read
Flock Puts the Risk on Cities — and Fights Them When They Push Back
Stanwood is in court over data ownership. Evanston tried to cancel and got sued. Flock shifts liability onto cities while protecting itself.
Sep 12, 2025
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5 min read
Stanwood Pauses Flock — After the Same Warning Our Lawyers Raised
Stanwood has turned off its Flock cameras while courts decide if the footage is a public record. Our own legal team warned of this exact risk — but Council never saw it.
Sep 11, 2025
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4 min read
Sedona Shows It’s Not Too Late to Say No to Flock
Another city just pulled the plug on Flock cameras—citing dishonesty and hidden federal data-sharing. Our council can still reconsider too.
Sep 11, 2025
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3 min read
From My Notes App to You
Random notes on trees, schools, and community
Sep 10, 2025
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8 min read
A newsletter nobody asked for: Cedar Plaza edition
From Ace to RIRS, here’s my unsolicited walk through our neighborhood shopping center.
Sep 8, 2025
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9 min read
What’s been happening around Mountlake Terrace
From WagFest to new trees in our parks, here are a few things that stood out to me lately.
Sep 6, 2025
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7 min read
Councilmember Paige Shows Leadership: "Flock misled us. I don't trust them"
Paige stated, "I no longer want to do business with them."
Sep 5, 2025
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6 min read
Where Would the Cameras Go? Here’s the Map.
From Cedar Way to Lakeview Drive — a closer look at the nine sites Mountlake Terrace identified for Flock cameras.
Sep 4, 2025
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4 min read
Do Our Actions Match Our Proclamations?
Celebrating our community’s diversity while moving ahead with Flock surveillance cameras highlights a contradiction we can’t ignore.
Sep 3, 2025
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3 min read
Oak Park Cancelled Its Flock Contract. Here’s Their Message to Mountlake Terrace.
When Oak Park’s leaders voted to cancel their Flock camera contract this month, they shared a clear warning for other cities. Their message: surveillance isn’t worth the risk.
Aug 28, 2025
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13 min read
The Secret Network Flock and CBP Didn’t Want You to Know About
80,000 cameras. Federal access. Washington included. And local police didn’t even know.
Aug 27, 2025
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5 min read
Reminder: WAISN Rapid Response training this Thursday
Learn how to respond to immigration enforcement activity and support families in our community.
Aug 26, 2025
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2 min read
The MLT Flock Contract and Process: What the Public Records Show
I put in a public records request to understand the Flock contract process. Here's what I found.
Aug 24, 2025
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4 min read
From Mailboxes to Mass Surveillance: Why is the Postal Service a Top Agency with Access to Flock Data?
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is one of the top agencies with access to Flock data. They are also assisting DHS with immigration enforcement.
Aug 21, 2025
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7 min read
Flock Caught in a Lie
New investigation reveals Flock misled local police about federal access.
Aug 20, 2025
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5 min read
