In Mill Creek: Steakhouse, hotel, fitness studio, wine bar, cafe
In addition to Amazon Go, here are some of the shops coming to The Shops at The Farm. Wine bar, steakhouse, Barre studio, cafe, La Quinta Lodge Hotel, and... — Updated 1/26/2022
Amazon Go coming to The Farm in Mill Creek
Amazon announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25, that it will be opening an Amazon Go store at The Shops at The Farm in Mill Creek. The 6,150-square-foot building is at 13209 39th Ave. SE,... — Updated 1/26/2022
Detectives investigate assault and burglary
Bear spray, a baseball bat, victims fighting back, hiding underwater in a pond and more turned an assault into a potential "Law and Order" episode last week. On Friday, a 23-year-old Everett man was arrested after attacking a... — Updated 1/26/2022
Salmon habitat rules would restrict agricultural uses
Advocates hope mandatory conservation of key habitat areas will help salmon runs recover, but opponents worry farmers will pay a price. House Bill 1838, to be known as the Lorraine... — Updated 1/24/2022
Future fund would help close income gap, supporters say
Young adults will be able to access a fund years from now to give them a boost if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at narrowing the gap between the rich and poor. Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, sponsor of HB 1861, said the... — Updated 1/24/2022
City settles lawsuit with former employee
After more than three years of turmoil and two years of legal wrangling, the City of Mill Creek and former Communications & Marketing Director Joni Kirk have settled her lawsuit against the City. Kirk had been placed on paid... — Updated 1/20/2022
Mill Creek Police Department welcomes 2 new police officers
Following an extensive search, the City of Mill Creek announced today that two new officers have joined the Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) effective Tuesday, Jan. 18. Theodore... — Updated 1/20/2022
Employment test for marijuana use questioned
Washington marijuana users won’t face losing their job over a positive drug test if a proposal under consideration in the state Legislature wins approval. SB 5517 would update the Washington law that currently allows employers... — Updated 1/20/2022
Proposed law would force cities to increase housing density in single-family neighborhoods
Forcing higher densities in Washington’s cities will help reduce housing costs, cut fuel emissions and put an end to exclusionary zoning, supporters of House Bill 1782 say. Critics of the idea, however, say it will require... — Updated 1/20/2022
Voters asked to weigh in on fire services annexation
Very few people want to know how the sausage is made, but Mill Creek voters may want to pay attention over the next few weeks as their City Council hashes out options for funding... — Updated 1/20/2022
- Mill Creek Seeking Volunteers for Art & Beautification Board
- Chemicals in cosmetics targeted in new law
- Bill would post warnings about cold water shock
- Bill increases availability of sexual assault nurse examiner training
- More protection for election officials approved by Senate
- Mill Creek seeking volunteers with design, architecture, or landscape backgrounds
- Police Beat
- Lawmakers introduce Women's Suffrage Day bill
- State grant supports hydrogen-electric project at Paine Field
- County Council selects leadership team for 2022
- Gov. Inslee: Unlawful to lie about election results
- 2022 Legislative session gets underway
- Sen. Lovick, fully vaccinated, contracts COVID
- DelBene secures $144M to help Washingtonians stay warm this winter
- Point-in-Time Homeless Count to take place Tuesday, Feb. 22
- Working together to ease the strain on the healthcare system
Now, why didn't I think of that?
Ever since my Darn Wright column in the June 21, 2021, Mill Creek Beacon, “Sunnier times means pickleball time,” hit the newsstand, pickleball has been a hot topic. I discussed... — Updated 1/20/2022
Names and statues must empower our values
Standing inside of St. Mary's Anglican Church in Battersea, London, looking at the crypt and then looking up at the stained glass window that had a colorful side view of a general... — Updated 1/12/2022
Proposed law would require student registration by age 5
Early childhood education is so critical to student success that now some educators are pushing for enrollment in school by age 5. Currently, Washington parents are allowed to delay their child’s enrollment with the local... — Updated 1/17/2022
Families press for end to hazing
Sam Martinez, a freshman at Washington State University, was found dead from alcohol poisoning at his fraternity house just weeks into the 2019 school year. He was the victim of a hazing tradition at his fraternity. Now his... — Updated 1/17/2022
More aid for college students proposed
College students struggling to balance the cost of higher education with everyday expenses will have the burden slightly alleviated if lawmakers pass a bill increasing access to funds through the Washington College Grant program.... — Updated 1/13/2022
Bill aims to help homeless & former foster care college students
Homeless students at community and technical colleges across the state will get the help they need if HB 1601 becomes law. If passed, the bill would provide homeless students and students who age out of the foster care system... — Updated 1/12/2022
Replacement Levies
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we are halfway through the school year. I cannot wait to see what possibilities and opportunities 2022 has in store for our students! Whether... — Updated 1/12/2022
Cascadia College Foundation scholarships provide essential financial assistance to students in need
Thanks to donations from businesses, individuals, families, professional and community organizations, and friends of the college, the Cascadia College Foundation will be offering a record number of scholarships to Cascadia... — Updated 1/11/2022
Temperance and Good Citizenship Day comes to Washington schools Jan. 14
Public high schools throughout Washington will observe Temperance and Good Citizenship Day Friday, Jan. 14. One of several Washington state civic observances, Temperance and Good... — Updated 1/17/2022
District robotics teams advance to state championship
During the first two weeks of December, FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Washington hosted regional qualifier competitions across the state. Elementary and middle school teams from Everett... — Updated 1/25/2022
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