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Results for the November 2021 General Election have been finalized by the county, and with it comes two newly elected Mill Creek City council members: Melissa Duque and Connie... — Updated 12/10/2021

City Manager Michael Ciaravino has announced his resignation, citing personal reasons, after less than three years of directing Mill Creek's day-to-day operations. His three-year... — Updated 12/1/2021

The Archbishop Murphy High School girls soccer team took home the trophy, winning the state championship Saturday, while also going undefeated throughout the season. "Not only are... — Updated 11/24/2021

Kamiak High School graduate Michael Bervell is shaking things up with his new book, "Unlocking Unicorns." Released in September by New Degree Press (a pay-to-publish company), it... — Updated 11/19/2021

Updated 2021 general election results as of Thursday, Nov. 18 show that the numbers in the four contested Mill Creek City Council races are relatively unchanged. However, in the... — Updated 11/19/2021

Editor's note: This story is a follow-up to the initial press release from PAWS Wildlife Center on the burned bear cubs receiving treatment during the past summer's forest fires.... — Updated 11/19/2021

During the Nov. 9 council meeting, the City recognized and applauded the promotion of Mill Creek Public Information Officer and Police Corporal Ian Durkee to Sergeant. "It was a... — Updated 11/16/2021

Thursday, Nov. 11, the City of Mill Creek celebrated its Veterans Day with a meet and greet event with complimentary coffee and donuts provided by Starbucks and Town & Country... — Updated 11/15/2021

Updates to the results of the November general election show that first-time candidate Connie Allison maintains her lead over incumbent Benjamin Briles for Council Position 3 by... — Updated 11/10/2021

Publisher Paul Archipley and Mill Creek Editor Christopher Kim are at opposite ends of the generational gap. Archipley is a Baby Boomer; Kim is a member of Generation Z. But they... — Updated 11/5/2021

Mill Creek's police department is faced with short staffing and hiring difficulties following a national trend amid the ongoing pandemic, vaccination mandates, and the... — Updated 11/5/2021

Updated results of the general election on Tuesday show that, as of 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, Stephanie Vignal still maintains a huge lead over Nicholas Swett, first-time candidate C... — Updated 11/5/2021

The November general election ballots have been delivered, and on them are the candidates for the Everett School District Director-at-Large Positions 3 and 4. According to the offic... — Updated 10/22/2021

I'll be honest, it's been a rough past few weeks for me. The dreary weather certainly doesn't help my mood, and I can almost physically feel the weight of this season adding some... — Updated 10/22/2021

Following a national social media trend on TikTok dubbed the 'Devious Lick' challenge, local public schools have suffered thousands of dollars in property damage and lost staff... — Updated 10/22/2021

Mill Creek Police have seen a significant increase in vehicle prowls in recent weeks. Prowlers will frequently try door handles on vehicles to see if they are unlocked, and will... — Updated 10/15/2021

Publisher Paul Archipley and Mill Creek Editor Christopher Kim are at opposite ends of the generational gap. Archipley is a Baby Boomer; Kim is a member of Generation Z. But they ha... — Updated 10/8/2021

Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series on the growing challenge of homelessness in Snohomish County. Homelessness has become an increasing issue in Snohomish... — Updated 10/8/2021

With the Snohomish County General Election approaching Nov. 2, candidates campaigning for positions on the Mill Creek City Council urge residents who can vote to participate.... — Updated 10/8/2021

Mill Creek’s police department is faced with short staffing and hiring difficulties that are affecting local law enforcement agencies all across the country. Unlike larger agencie... — Updated 10/8/2021

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County has continued to increase in recent years. According to a 2020 report from the Snohomish County Human Services... — Updated 10/7/2021

The Mill Creek City Council this week soundly rejected a councilmember's proposal to block vaccine passports and mandates on COVID-19 vaccinations at City Hall. During the Sept. 28... — Updated 10/6/2021

After being shut down for more than a year, the Mill Creek Senior Center is finally ready to reopen. The COVID-19 pandemic had led to the senior center's closure in March 2020 due... — Updated 10/1/2021

Although proof of vaccination is not required in most businesses in Snohomish County, Mixed: Coffee and Community is requiring them for customers who want to dine in. "We are... — Updated 10/1/2021

With the release of the national census data, the Washington State Redistricting Commission prepares for its decennial redrawing of district borders. These new borders could bring... — Updated 9/24/2021