Nick Ng
@nickngjournalist.bsky.social
Managing editor, journalist 🧑🏻💻
Covers Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace in Washington state
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Editor, Massage & Fitness Magazine 🏋🏻
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Bridges pain research with clinical practice
Covers Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace in Washington state
https://myneighborhoodnewsnetwork.com/
Editor, Massage & Fitness Magazine 🏋🏻
https://www.massagefitnessmag.com/
Bridges pain research with clinical practice
I used to go to Solana Beach to escape the heat when I used to live in Poway. I miss coming here and there’s hardly anyone at the cliffs.
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I used to go to Solana Beach to escape the heat when I used to live in Poway. I miss coming here and there’s hardly anyone at the cliffs.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lake Poway in San Diego County. Used to come here often when I lived here.
Lake Poway in San Diego County. Used to come here often when I lived here.
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lake Poway in San Diego County. Used to come here often when I lived here.
Lake Poway in San Diego County. Used to come here often when I lived here.
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
On Oct. 9, MLT City Council met w/ state lobbyists to discuss an extra $300K the city is asking from the state to replace the MLT Library’s roof & HVAC system, & $1.15M to replace the roof & HVAC system at the Mickey Corso Clubhouse in Ballinger Park.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On Oct. 9, MLT City Council met w/ state lobbyists to discuss an extra $300K the city is asking from the state to replace the MLT Library’s roof & HVAC system, & $1.15M to replace the roof & HVAC system at the Mickey Corso Clubhouse in Ballinger Park.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I miss San Diego Mexican food. And you know you’re in for a treat when all the customers are Mexicans, a futbol game is on TV, and two families of three generations are having lunch. #ElPais #Escondido
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I miss San Diego Mexican food. And you know you’re in for a treat when all the customers are Mexicans, a futbol game is on TV, and two families of three generations are having lunch. #ElPais #Escondido
On Oct. 9, MLT City Council reviewed the city's $4.2M budget gap thru 2030 w/ reserves dipping below its minimum requirement by 2027. The updated financial forecasts show reserves have been reduced by about $3.2M following year-end close.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On Oct. 9, MLT City Council reviewed the city's $4.2M budget gap thru 2030 w/ reserves dipping below its minimum requirement by 2027. The updated financial forecasts show reserves have been reduced by about $3.2M following year-end close.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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#MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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MLT Finance Director Sirke Salminen & Finance Technician Caitland Reinke presented an update to city fund categories, which includes inactivating unused funds, changing the type of certain funds and creating new funds for greater clarity. This would not cost the city anything.
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
MLT Finance Director Sirke Salminen & Finance Technician Caitland Reinke presented an update to city fund categories, which includes inactivating unused funds, changing the type of certain funds and creating new funds for greater clarity. This would not cost the city anything.
Council also authorized the city manager to sign an EV charging station contract with Lights Inc. at $270,242. EV stations are being installed to support the city’s transition to an electric fleet, which aligns w/ state mandates requiring all light-duty fleet vehicles to be electric/hybrid by 2035.
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Council also authorized the city manager to sign an EV charging station contract with Lights Inc. at $270,242. EV stations are being installed to support the city’s transition to an electric fleet, which aligns w/ state mandates requiring all light-duty fleet vehicles to be electric/hybrid by 2035.
On Oct. 2, MLT City Council voted 7-0 to approve city’s updated transportation impact fee of $6,051. TIF is a one-time charge paid by new developments to help fund projects that add capacity & support growth in city’s transportation system. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
On Oct. 2, MLT City Council voted 7-0 to approve city’s updated transportation impact fee of $6,051. TIF is a one-time charge paid by new developments to help fund projects that add capacity & support growth in city’s transportation system. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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Found this in my old bedroom of the four astronauts who died in 1986 in the Challenger space shuttle explosion. I think every student at Challenger junior high in 1990 had a copy of this.
The 40th anniversary is coming up.
The 40th anniversary is coming up.
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Found this in my old bedroom of the four astronauts who died in 1986 in the Challenger space shuttle explosion. I think every student at Challenger junior high in 1990 had a copy of this.
The 40th anniversary is coming up.
The 40th anniversary is coming up.
Happy to be back! Somehow 55-60F feels balmy.
November 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Happy to be back! Somehow 55-60F feels balmy.
First long vacation in a year. Just 2 wks in San Diego and LA. #PaineAirfield #Everett
November 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
First long vacation in a year. Just 2 wks in San Diego and LA. #PaineAirfield #Everett
On Sept. 25, during the MLT City Council meeting:
Council proclaimed Sept. 30 as Every Child Matters Day or Orange Shirt Day. MLT High School Indigenous Student Union representatives Riley Guthrie & Elizabeth Herrmann were among those who accepted the proclamation.
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Council proclaimed Sept. 30 as Every Child Matters Day or Orange Shirt Day. MLT High School Indigenous Student Union representatives Riley Guthrie & Elizabeth Herrmann were among those who accepted the proclamation.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
On Sept. 25, during the MLT City Council meeting:
Council proclaimed Sept. 30 as Every Child Matters Day or Orange Shirt Day. MLT High School Indigenous Student Union representatives Riley Guthrie & Elizabeth Herrmann were among those who accepted the proclamation.
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Council proclaimed Sept. 30 as Every Child Matters Day or Orange Shirt Day. MLT High School Indigenous Student Union representatives Riley Guthrie & Elizabeth Herrmann were among those who accepted the proclamation.
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Racial diversity has increased: White/Caucasian make up 39%, Hispanics are 17% (fastest-growing group), people of two or more races are 11%, Asians are 10%, (third fastest-growing group).
Hope said the actionable items don't require funding, but there may be funding requests in next budget cycle.
Hope said the actionable items don't require funding, but there may be funding requests in next budget cycle.
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Racial diversity has increased: White/Caucasian make up 39%, Hispanics are 17% (fastest-growing group), people of two or more races are 11%, Asians are 10%, (third fastest-growing group).
Hope said the actionable items don't require funding, but there may be funding requests in next budget cycle.
Hope said the actionable items don't require funding, but there may be funding requests in next budget cycle.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and older has increased by more than 50%, while the number of children has slightly decreased.
The number of veterans decreased by 50% between 1990 and 2024.
The number of people living in poverty has increased by 37% since 1990.
The number of veterans decreased by 50% between 1990 and 2024.
The number of people living in poverty has increased by 37% since 1990.
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The proportion of residents aged 65 and older has increased by more than 50%, while the number of children has slightly decreased.
The number of veterans decreased by 50% between 1990 and 2024.
The number of people living in poverty has increased by 37% since 1990.
The number of veterans decreased by 50% between 1990 and 2024.
The number of people living in poverty has increased by 37% since 1990.
Also on Sept. 11, city staff presented the Mountlake Terrace’s DEI Strategic Plan, led by Deputy City Manager Carolyn Hope.
The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #Localjournalism
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The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #Localjournalism
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November 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Also on Sept. 11, city staff presented the Mountlake Terrace’s DEI Strategic Plan, led by Deputy City Manager Carolyn Hope.
The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #Localjournalism
mltnews.com/we-cant-put-...
The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
#MLTNews #MyMLTNews #Localjournalism
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The assessment states that it would cost $2.4M to repair the Recreation Pavilion, $1.2M for the library and $1.4M for the police station, if such repairs were made in the next 5 years. Total cost of all 6 buildings assessed is about $7M.
Details of the audit can be viewed on the city’s website.
Details of the audit can be viewed on the city’s website.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The assessment states that it would cost $2.4M to repair the Recreation Pavilion, $1.2M for the library and $1.4M for the police station, if such repairs were made in the next 5 years. Total cost of all 6 buildings assessed is about $7M.
Details of the audit can be viewed on the city’s website.
Details of the audit can be viewed on the city’s website.
On Sept. 18, MLT City Manager Jeff Niten shared w/ City Council the rising costs of public safety services, which makes up 42.7% of city’s 2025 general fund of $21.18M, which excludes capital, utility, street operation & recreation funds.
#MLTNews #localjournalism
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November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
On Sept. 18, MLT City Manager Jeff Niten shared w/ City Council the rising costs of public safety services, which makes up 42.7% of city’s 2025 general fund of $21.18M, which excludes capital, utility, street operation & recreation funds.
#MLTNews #localjournalism
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#MLTNews #localjournalism
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Logging in 19th & early 20th centuries cleared out native forests near Lake Ballinger. The city has been restoring native trees & plants since 1990s.
“By preserving these trees, you might be leaving a 1,000-year legacy on the city…and that’s not always something someone could say,” Hutchins said.
“By preserving these trees, you might be leaving a 1,000-year legacy on the city…and that’s not always something someone could say,” Hutchins said.
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Logging in 19th & early 20th centuries cleared out native forests near Lake Ballinger. The city has been restoring native trees & plants since 1990s.
“By preserving these trees, you might be leaving a 1,000-year legacy on the city…and that’s not always something someone could say,” Hutchins said.
“By preserving these trees, you might be leaving a 1,000-year legacy on the city…and that’s not always something someone could say,” Hutchins said.
Regarding tree species diversity and age, MLT Environmental Programs Manager Patrick Hutchins said there are 6 notable native tree species in Mountlake Terrace. These include the shorter-lived black cottonwoods (average 200 years), Douglas firs & Western red cedars that could live to 1,000 years.
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Regarding tree species diversity and age, MLT Environmental Programs Manager Patrick Hutchins said there are 6 notable native tree species in Mountlake Terrace. These include the shorter-lived black cottonwoods (average 200 years), Douglas firs & Western red cedars that could live to 1,000 years.
This is why every vote matters.
Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
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#Election2025 #MLTNews #localjournalism
Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
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#Election2025 #MLTNews #localjournalism
November 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This is why every vote matters.
Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
mltnews.com/election-202...
#Election2025 #MLTNews #localjournalism
Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
mltnews.com/election-202...
#Election2025 #MLTNews #localjournalism
Major findings include:
* 32% of the city is covered by tree canopy
* 70% of the trees are in “good” condition
* 3% are “excellent”; 19% are “fair”
* 70% are young w/ a trunk diameter of 12 in. or smaller
* 7% of the trees are “old growth” w/ diameter of 30+ in.
* 32% of the city is covered by tree canopy
* 70% of the trees are in “good” condition
* 3% are “excellent”; 19% are “fair”
* 70% are young w/ a trunk diameter of 12 in. or smaller
* 7% of the trees are “old growth” w/ diameter of 30+ in.
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Major findings include:
* 32% of the city is covered by tree canopy
* 70% of the trees are in “good” condition
* 3% are “excellent”; 19% are “fair”
* 70% are young w/ a trunk diameter of 12 in. or smaller
* 7% of the trees are “old growth” w/ diameter of 30+ in.
* 32% of the city is covered by tree canopy
* 70% of the trees are in “good” condition
* 3% are “excellent”; 19% are “fair”
* 70% are young w/ a trunk diameter of 12 in. or smaller
* 7% of the trees are “old growth” w/ diameter of 30+ in.
Local elections are over and we’re celebrating our work at Snohomish Pie Co in Mountlake Terrace.
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Local elections are over and we’re celebrating our work at Snohomish Pie Co in Mountlake Terrace.
Journalism panelists for our documentary “Stripped for Parts: Journalism on the Brink” at Edmonds Theatre.
Q&A session with the audience on how they can help and support local #journalism.
Q&A session with the audience on how they can help and support local #journalism.
October 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Journalism panelists for our documentary “Stripped for Parts: Journalism on the Brink” at Edmonds Theatre.
Q&A session with the audience on how they can help and support local #journalism.
Q&A session with the audience on how they can help and support local #journalism.