Oct. 26 is last day for online voter registration
Procrastinating and not yet registered to vote? Today is the last day to register online. Voting registration online is available through Oct. 26. The process of registering to vote is estimated to take about two minutes at... — Updated 10/26/2020
COVID cases up
As COVID-19 cases climb, officials issue warnings about the upcoming holiday season and the tendency of people to spend more time indoors. They caution that all should continue to... — Updated 10/30/2020
General election ballots likely in-hand now
Ballots may be in the hands of registered Snohomish County voters now, but if they're not, it's not too late to register. "Any voter who does not have their ballot by Wednesday,... — Updated 10/30/2020
Two Mill Creek businesses temporarily close
Two businesses in Mill Creek and one on Airport Road near Mukilteo are temporarily closed due to COVID-19 precautions. As of midday Oct. 22, two La Palmera employees had tested... — Updated 10/26/2020
Mill Creek businesses may qualify for CARES funding
The $600,000 in CARES funding available to Mill Creek businesses is quickly approaching the halfway mark in committed funds, just four days into the process the City created to... — Updated 10/24/2020
Was your vote counted?
Ballots should be in the hands of voters by now, and anyone who has not received a ballot by today should contact the Snohomish County Auditor's office. That advice is from Garth... — Updated 10/29/2020
Mill Creek ballot box replaced
The ballot box at the Mill Creek Post Office was struck again, replaced, and moved to a new spot -- all within about a day. The impact occurred at 2:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 23, said... — Updated 10/24/2020
Today is kickoff for Toys for Tots, Mill Creek
Toys for Tots donations can be dropped off today in Mill Creek. Collections are resuming this year, with precautions in place for COVID-19. The event begins today Friday, Oct. 23... — Updated 10/23/2020
First COVID treatment approved by FDA
COVID-19 now has an FDA approved anti-viral treatment for those hospitalized with the disease. Veklury, generically named remdesivir, was cleared Oct. 22 by the FDA. It was... — Updated 10/24/2020
COVID uptick hits just before the holiday season
As the most recent numbers show, COVID-19 is still very much circulating throughout Snohomish County. The 2-week rolling case count through Oct. 10 was nearly 72 per 100,000. The... — Updated 10/26/2020
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- Mill Creek library still shuttered to visitors
- Beacon journalists honored at newspaper association conference
- Mill Creek Women's Club provides continued support
- COVID cases climb as restrictions loosen
- City prepares to distribute CARES grants to businesses, service organizations
- Girls on the Run for inclusion and equity
- Fire District 7 now Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue
- Police Beat | Oct. 2-7
- Mill Creek still awaits announcement of new police chief
- Lightning knocks out ceiling lights on ferry
- Toys For Tots preparing for collections
- Bartell Drugs claims difficulties in sale to Rite Aid
- Enjoy seasonal favorites with fall comfort foods; from pumpkin risotto to apple pear crisps | Prime Living
- A year of travel has changed focus on domestic priorities | Prime Living
- Special City meeting Oct. 20 named new council member
- Everett School District students at home until Jan. 11
- 'Molotov cocktail' post leads to apologies and a petition
- Mill Creek plans COVID-style Halloween event
- Mill Creek offers grants to small businesses, service organizations
- New City Council member sought
- City Manager in process of selecting new police chief
- General Election ballots go out this week
- Crumpled Mill Creek ballot box was accidentally hit
- Mill Creek library still shuttered to visitors
- Mill Creek area fire service renamed
- Document shredding event planned at City Hall
- Cities make plans for reopening of venues
- Fire safety alert
- Community Transit plans two potential scenarios for future bus service
- Local briefs
- Council chooses Benjamin Briles for Position 3
- City holds mask-giveaway on Sept. 29
- Secretary of State nixes remote signing of initiative petitions
- Police Beat | Sept. 18-24
- Mill Creek Sports Park | Through Your Lens
- City to select new Council member
- Clean water requires a plan
- City holds mask-giveaway on Sept. 29
- SnoPUD: We're ready for storms, potential power outages
- County first responders help fight wildfires
- Thrilled to be freewheelin' from home | Prime Living
- Ciaravino's contract is amended to add five days of paid time off
- COVID testing sites impacted by wildfire air quality
- More change on Mill Creek City Council
- Loa Griesbach started her adult life paralyzed
- School of Rock, safety education |City Briefs
- Remote learning is a fit for local family
- What happened to Rodney Johnson?
- Police Beat | Sept. 6-10
- Manage medical conditions during COVID-19 | Prime Living
- Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? | Prime Living
- Seven tips to save money and have fun shopping online | Prime Living
- Five tips for creating a low-maintenance home | Prime Living
- State paves the way for reopening of venues
- Crumpled Mill Creek ballot box was accidentally hit
Council: choose diversity over cronyism
Dear Editor, It’s time again to choose a replacement for an empty spot on the council. Our city is undergoing a lot of problems at this time – the appointment of old council members who were part of the mindset that got us to... — Updated 10/20/2020
'Tis time to listen
‘Tis. On a Google search, the meaning of ‘tis sort of says it all. It is a common quip in Irish conversation, and it says nothing. It is simply a way to keep the conversation... — Updated 10/19/2020
Linda Ronstadt and other big star recording artists
Linda Ronstadt was admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 – about 20 years after she was eligible. Frankly, to me, this was an outrage. I think she should have been... — Updated 10/28/2020
Letters to the Editor
April Berg the candidate for 44th District Dear Editor, I have waited years for education to become the center of a national conversation, but this is not what I had in mind. I have been directly involved in education through my... — Updated 10/16/2020
Discovering my inner dragon after all these years | Chuck's World
My father-in-law was visiting one summer when my kids were little, and he came across one of those parenting magazines that were always hanging around the coffee table. He laughed,... — Updated 10/16/2020
Hypocrisy revisited | Darn Wright
It will not surprise me there will be lot of raised eyebrows and some highly questionable thoughts and some of you will probably put down or even throw down this Hypocrisy... — Updated 10/16/2020
A call to vote | Editor's Note
No, he couldn't win. Not with that comment about John McCain – decorated veteran and POW. Duty-bound American hero. Not with those other comments too icky to print – after he... — Updated 10/19/2020
Fishing season | Off Kilter
This morning, and on a half dozen other days, we saw several hundred small boats moored just off-shore near our house. They were obviously fishing. The boats appeared to be... — Updated 10/5/2020
Police union encourages wiser words for Dunn
As many of you know the Everett Police Officers Association took offense to a post created by County Council member Dunn. Many citizens were also shocked by the post and visual representation used therein. Many of you voiced your... — Updated 10/2/2020
Megan Dunn should be removed | Letter to the Editor
Open letter to Snohomish County Councilmember Jared Mead: I just read some disturbing news and I hope that it is wrong. Councilmember Megan Dunn, who represents Snohomish County as a Councilmember has advocated on social media... — Updated 10/3/2020
COVID may impact local school budgets
Enrollment in area schools has dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic as parents balance choices for education and health, and more families delay kindergarten. The Office of the... — Updated 10/16/2020
Everett Schools are off to a great start
It is officially fall and we have had a great first month of school. Teachers and staff were prepared for the 100% remote learning and have been engaging with students in new and exciting ways. We have seen high attendance and... — Updated 10/20/2020
Everett schools plan for small groups
Everett Public Schools plans to bring back 175 students for onsite education, with a goal of return set for Nov. 2. “With the precautions we are putting in place in our buildings... — Updated 10/18/2020
COVID leads to drop in public school enrollment
Enrollment in area schools has dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic as parents balance choices for education and health, and more families delay kindergarten. The Office of the... — Updated 10/11/2020
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