Life jacket loaner stations open at Martha Lake County Park
Life jacket loaner stations are open at Martha Lake County Park near Mill Creek and Lake Ballinger Waterfront Park in Mountlake Terrace. These self-serve stations are stocked with... — Updated 6/2/2023
City launches new resident portal
From the City of Mill Creek: The City of Mill Creek has consistently heard feedback from residents about the difficulty of finding resources on our website. We designed the new... — Updated 6/2/2023
Alderwood wastewater treatment plant wins award
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s Picnic Point wastewater treatment plant was recently recognized by the Washington State Department of Ecology as the recipient of the agency’s 2022 Outstanding Performance Awards... — Updated 6/2/2023
Alderwood water district names new general manager
John McClellan is the new general manager of Lynnwood-based Alderwood Water & Wastewater District. McClellan had served as the district's interim general manager for the past... — Updated 6/2/2023
Those awes are all around us | Darn Wright
The doldrum days are out there. If you don't believe it, turn to Fox News, CNN or just listen to the negative people around you. And to help us turn away from the negative voices,... — Updated 6/2/2023
Memorial Day in Mill Creek
MIll Creek Beacon reporter and columnist Chuck Wright took several photos at Mill Creek's annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Monument at Library Park. Mayor Brian... — Updated 5/30/2023
Mill Creek boards and commissions seeking volunteers
The City is now accepting applications for several volunteer boards and commissions through June 16. Advisory boards and commissions are opportunities for those who want to have a voice in their community. The City currently has... — Updated 5/29/2023
New brewery opens in Mill Creek
4 Stitch Brewing Company has opened at 16709 Ninth Ave. SE in Mill Creek. From its website: Hello! We are Matt and Dena Pereira. Owners and brewer (Matt) of 4 Stitch Brewing... — Updated 5/26/2023
Officers find woman dead in Mill Creek home
On May 25, 2023, at 10:08 a.m., Mill Creek Police officers responded to a domestic assault call in the 13600 block of 41st Avenue SE in Mill Creek. Officers arrived at the scene,... — Updated 5/26/2023
History of the Unknown Soldier | Darn Wright
On a mild October day, I was moved as I witnessed the sentinel pacing his 21 back-and-forth steps with absolute precession in front of the unknown soldier monuments of World War I,... — Updated 6/2/2023
Reese Logsdon – Baseball
Our athlete of the week is sophomore shortstop and pitcher Reese Logsdon. In the first round of the 2A District 1 Tournament against Squalicum, Reese pitched 7 shutout innings,... — Updated 5/26/2023
Ari Dixon – Softball
Our athlete of the week is freshman softball player Ari Dixon. During the Wildcats' four games of the District Tournament, Ari went 6-9 while batting, and had 4 RBIs. In addition... — Updated 6/2/2023