Nick Ng
@nickngjournalist.bsky.social
Managing editor, journalist 🧑🏻💻
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
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
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.
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Many people don't realise how climate change is already - not in the future - affecting our lives. And it's doing so in ways that, once our eyes are opened, we can notice!
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Many people don't realise how climate change is already - not in the future - affecting our lives. And it's doing so in ways that, once our eyes are opened, we can notice!
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
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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On Sept. 25, the Mountlake Terrace City Council paused on installing #Flock camera system designed to help find missing/kidnapped ppl & stolen vehicles by taking a photo of its rear. This allows ID of its color, license plate, make and model. #MLTNews #localjournalism
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‘Don’t track me’: MLT residents continue to voice concerns about Flock as Council discusses options for oversight | MLTnews.com
After nearly three hours of discussion about Mountlake Terrace’s new Flock license plate reader system approved by the council in June – and a proposal to
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November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
On Sept. 25, the Mountlake Terrace City Council paused on installing #Flock camera system designed to help find missing/kidnapped ppl & stolen vehicles by taking a photo of its rear. This allows ID of its color, license plate, make and model. #MLTNews #localjournalism
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While the gate control theory steered clincians & pain research away from the peripheral-to-brain route of understanding #pain, the neuromatrix theory expanded gate control by addressing cognitive & affective components w/ biology to understand pain.
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Understanding pain with the neuromatrix theory: How the brain shapes your experience - Massage & Fitness Magazine
The neuromatrix theory of pain is the most up-to-date explanation of pain. This highlights its history, tenets, and what is beyond the neuromatrix theory.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
While the gate control theory steered clincians & pain research away from the peripheral-to-brain route of understanding #pain, the neuromatrix theory expanded gate control by addressing cognitive & affective components w/ biology to understand pain.
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On Sept. 18, the Mountlake Terrace City Council voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). It's a blueprint & guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy & maintain existing trees and their health.
#MyMLTNews #localjournalism #MLTNews
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#MyMLTNews #localjournalism #MLTNews
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City Council adopts Urban Forestry Management Plan, reviews public safety costs | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Thursday voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). The UFMP is a blueprint and guide
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November 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On Sept. 18, the Mountlake Terrace City Council voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). It's a blueprint & guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy & maintain existing trees and their health.
#MyMLTNews #localjournalism #MLTNews
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#MyMLTNews #localjournalism #MLTNews
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Despite the evidence that exercise has significiant benefits to improving cancer treatment outcomes & survivorship, #Medicare sometimes doesn't cover it.
#cancer #cancerandexercise #physicaltherapy
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#cancer #cancerandexercise #physicaltherapy
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Does Medicare cover exercise therapy for cancer? - Massage & Fitness Magazine
For decades, the standard advice for patients with cancer was rest: Conserve energy, avoid exertion, and let treatments work. More recently, science has rewritten that script. Emerging evidence from t...
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November 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Despite the evidence that exercise has significiant benefits to improving cancer treatment outcomes & survivorship, #Medicare sometimes doesn't cover it.
#cancer #cancerandexercise #physicaltherapy
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#cancer #cancerandexercise #physicaltherapy
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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
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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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On Sept. 11, the Mountlake Terrace City Council heard a presentation about the condition of city’s facilities, including City Hall, Recreation Pavilion, library, city operations facility, Mickey Corso Clubhouse & the police station. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
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‘We can’t put our heads in the sand’: City Council reviews aging public facilities, hears DEIC report | MLTnews.com
You can read Part 1 of the Sept. 11 City Council meeting here. Key takeaways City Council hears a summary of six aging public buildings with
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November 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
On Sept. 11, the Mountlake Terrace City Council heard a presentation about the condition of city’s facilities, including City Hall, Recreation Pavilion, library, city operations facility, Mickey Corso Clubhouse & the police station. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
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We just rebranded!
#MLTNews is now My MLT News.
Lynnwood Today is now My Lynnwood News
My Edmonds News remains the same
#localjournalism
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#MLTNews is now My MLT News.
Lynnwood Today is now My Lynnwood News
My Edmonds News remains the same
#localjournalism
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MLTnews is now My MLT News | MLTnews.com
Dear Readers: To ensure more consistent branding across all three of our community news sites, we have updated the names and branding for the our
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November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We just rebranded!
#MLTNews is now My MLT News.
Lynnwood Today is now My Lynnwood News
My Edmonds News remains the same
#localjournalism
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#MLTNews is now My MLT News.
Lynnwood Today is now My Lynnwood News
My Edmonds News remains the same
#localjournalism
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A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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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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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On Sept. 18, the MLT City Council adopted its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), a blueprint and guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy and maintain existing trees and their health.
#MLTNews #localjournalism
mltnews.com/city-council...
#MLTNews #localjournalism
mltnews.com/city-council...
City Council adopts Urban Forestry Management Plan, reviews public safety costs | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Thursday voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). The UFMP is a blueprint and guide
mltnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
On Sept. 18, the MLT City Council adopted its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), a blueprint and guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy and maintain existing trees and their health.
#MLTNews #localjournalism
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#MLTNews #localjournalism
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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
On Sept. 11, the MLT City Council heard the first presentation about the Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan, which aims to protect and grow the city’s urban forest over a 5- to 10-year period.
#MLTNews #localjournalism
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#MLTNews #localjournalism
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Council learns about city's first Urban Forest Management Plan, considers new branding | MLTnews.com
Key takeaways City councilmembers heard a presentation about the Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan, which aims to protect and grow the city’s
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November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
On Sept. 11, the MLT City Council heard the first presentation about the Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan, which aims to protect and grow the city’s urban forest over a 5- to 10-year period.
#MLTNews #localjournalism
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#MLTNews #localjournalism
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I started covering Mountlake Terrace city gov't in September. A recap of what's been happening.
On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
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On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
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MLT City Council hears 2026 FIFA World Cup’s potential city and state economic impact | MLTnews.com
Key takeaways The City Council discussed the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s possible regional impact, opportunities and community involvement – including
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November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I started covering Mountlake Terrace city gov't in September. A recap of what's been happening.
On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
mltnews.com/mlt_city-cou...
On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
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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.
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Editorial: Inconsistent health insurance coverage harms children's health, highlighting the need for stable, continuous policies like the 2023 Act amid challenges in the US' fragmented insurance landscape.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Editorial: Inconsistent health insurance coverage harms children's health, highlighting the need for stable, continuous policies like the 2023 Act amid challenges in the US' fragmented insurance landscape.
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I turn 50 next year, and my premium will go up to more than $1000/month from $400/month.
I put off doing the inevitable…I called my insurance provider.
My current premium is $480. It will be almost $900 next year.
Thanks, Trump voters.
My current premium is $480. It will be almost $900 next year.
Thanks, Trump voters.
October 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I turn 50 next year, and my premium will go up to more than $1000/month from $400/month.
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v1.109 is rolling out today! #NewProfilePic
We've given the app a mini makeover with some new shades of blues! Plus, a whole bunch of bug fixes and performance improvements to make your experience better.
We've given the app a mini makeover with some new shades of blues! Plus, a whole bunch of bug fixes and performance improvements to make your experience better.
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
v1.109 is rolling out today! #NewProfilePic
We've given the app a mini makeover with some new shades of blues! Plus, a whole bunch of bug fixes and performance improvements to make your experience better.
We've given the app a mini makeover with some new shades of blues! Plus, a whole bunch of bug fixes and performance improvements to make your experience better.
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.
Based on the gate control theory, #massagetherapy stimulates large, fast-conducting A-beta afferents that respond to touch & pressure signals, which compete w/ smaller, slower afferents (A-delta, C fibers) at the first synaptic gate in the spinal cord.
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How gate control theory explains why massage can alleviate pain - Massage & Fitness Magazine
An overview of what gate control theory says, how it shaped today’s thinking about pain, and what previous research led to its development.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Based on the gate control theory, #massagetherapy stimulates large, fast-conducting A-beta afferents that respond to touch & pressure signals, which compete w/ smaller, slower afferents (A-delta, C fibers) at the first synaptic gate in the spinal cord.
massagefitnessmag.com/massage/gate...
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