Tips for a safe summer
As many prepare for Fourth of July gatherings and summer outings, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to remind folks to stay healthy and celebrate safely. "Have... — Updated 7/1/2022
Mill Creek Beach Watcher: 'Children are the linchpin of what we are doing here'
Exploring Mukilteo Beach at low tide can be an adventure. But if you want to enhance your experience, take advantage of educational opportunities offered by volunteers from the... — Updated 7/1/2022
Has lying become an American virtue? | Darn Wright
The eminent and baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays, by his actions on and off the field, not only showed us how to act, but his words of wisdom can be used to build positive family... — Updated 7/1/2022
Art & Beautification board has 2 vacancies
The City of Mill Creek is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies on the Art & Beautification board. The positions were vacated by resignation with terms expiring on Oct. 31,... — Updated 6/27/2022
Body of missing 4-year-old found at Silver Lake
Everett police officers have found the body of a missing 4-year-old girl in Silver Lake. The Beacon is not publishing the picture of the girl, as the police request media should refrain from posting out of respect for the family.... — Updated 6/26/2022
City Manager candidate reception June 24
The community is invited to meet with city manager candidates Friday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. at Venture Church, 14616 35th Ave. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide... — Updated 6/24/2022
Community celebrates new pickleball court at Highlands Park
Mill Creek City Councilmembers, City staff, and citizens gathered to celebrate a newly striped pickleball court at Highlands Park on Wednesday, June 22. The park is at 16123... — Updated 6/24/2022
Rep. Suzan DelBene: 'Today is a dark day in American history'
U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), who represents Mill Creek, released the following statement on today's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade: "Today is a dark day in American history.... — Updated 6/24/2022
Mill Creek Garden Club's annual Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market
The Mill Creek Garden Tour features variety! Daydream or sharpen your gardening skills? Either one is a plausible reason to visit the five gardens on the upcoming Mill Creek... — Updated 6/24/2022 Full story
Could decorated trikes, bikes, scooters, wheelchairs bring back shoppers? | Darn Wright
Where, oh where, have all the shoppers gone? Lynnwood? Edmonds? Bellevue? Leavenworth? La Conner? Were you one of those sparsely Mill Creekers who had nothing else to do but walk... — Updated 6/24/2022 Full story
Lindsay Catli - Girls Golf
Jackson High School would like to recognize girls' golfer, Lindsay Catli. Lindsay, a freshman, is new to the Timberwolves squad, but her presence on the course along with her... — Updated 6/28/2022
Boy's Tennis Team
Congratulations to the Jackson High School Boy's Tennis team who won the 4A Tennis state team title. Henry and Ben both played and lost to the eventual state champion from... — Updated 6/29/2022