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Personal link between the city and the Navy's newest destroyer
Both of the Mill Creek councilmembers who accepted an invitation to visit the newest ship in the Navy homeport in Everett came away from their tour with a pledge to reach out to... — Updated 7/6/2021
From the archives: Air Force pilot to row solo across the Pacific
Editor's note: Each weekend, the Beacon is republishing stories we think will be of interest to readers. Here's one from 2018 of an Air Force veteran from Mill Creek just before he... — Updated 5/17/2020
From the archives: Council approves contract for new city manager
Editor's note: Each weekend, the Beacon is republishing stories we think will be of interest to readers. Here's one from when the current city manager, Michael Ciaravino, was hired to replace former city manager Rebecca Polizzotto... — Updated 5/1/2020
Police Foundation dedicated to serving those who protect
EDITOR"S NOTE: This is an edited version of the article that appeared in the print edition of The Beacon. We apologize for any errors in the initial effort. As a police... — Updated 8/15/2019
Local health clubs victimized by gym locker theft ring
Two health clubs in Mill Creek were included in the list of more than two-dozen thefts reported from gym lockers in south Snohomish County, according to reports filed with the police department. Police arrested an Everett man last... — Updated 8/15/2019
Freshman lawmaker reflects on his first session in Olympia
Former Mill Creek City Councilmember Jared Mead (D-Mill Creek) completed his first turn in the marathon known as the legislative session in Olympia and said he is prepared to go... — Updated 8/15/2019
Police Foundation dedicated to serving those who protect
As a police dispatcher in Arizona, Sally Dagna knew all about the extra hours and unpaid efforts the officers in her department made to protect the citizens of the desert community. When she moved to Mill Creek, she decided to do... — Updated 8/15/2019
Here is a first: My opinion
In the 40-plus years spent dedicated to the pursuit of journalism, I have never had my words published on the Editorial Page. This is a first. My decision to get personal stems from the outrageous lies spread by a publication that... — Updated 8/15/2019
Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated
The offices of Beacon Publishing received numerous phone calls and emails in response to a photo that appeared on the front page of another Mill Creek newspaper with the headline “Bye, Bye Beacon.” The intent of the misleading... — Updated 8/15/2019 Full story
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Council approves next step in plan for East Gateway Urban Village
Members of the Mill Creek City Council gave their blessing to the engineering requirements needed to acquire two small parcels that will be used for a roadway to provide two access... — Updated 8/1/2019
Jackson mom pushes her One Everett platform
Her warm smile indicates April Berg is sincere when she talks about the changes she would like to implement as a member of the Everett Public Schools board. The firm handshake is... — Updated 8/1/2019 Full story
Duties of the Coast Guard go beyond party patrols
The orange-striped ships with sailors from the US Coast Guard that patrol the waters of Washington, Oregon and Idaho are responsible for more than checking registrations and... — Updated 7/18/2019
Senior Center remains a hub of activity
Whispers that the 1-year-old Mill Creek Senior Center would be closing by the end of the month have been denied by managers of the program and many of the regulars who frequent the facility. The senior center opened in its new... — Updated 7/18/2019 Full story
Two appointed councilmembers vying to fulfill unexpired terms
There are seven candidates vying for five seats on the Mill Creek City Council on the August primary ballot in their attempts to advance to the general election in November. The unusual number is a result of two resignations in... — Updated 7/18/2019
Council reluctantly approves upgrades to computer network
In a rare show of discord, members of the Mill Creek City Council were divided on a proposal to authorize more than $50,000 to replace aging elements of the city’s computer network. The upgrades were proposed by IT Manager James... — Updated 7/18/2019
Can art really make Mill Creek an even more desirable place to live?
City governments can spend taxpayer money in a variety of ways. Members of the Mill Creek City Council heard two diametrically different options on ways to spend taxpayer dollars... — Updated 7/3/2019
Threat of trade wars with China helped secure lower rates
Residents of Mill Creek will pay more in property taxes next year to pay for the work needed to repair major failures in the city’ underground stormwater system. But the bills will not be as high as earlier predicted as a direct... — Updated 7/3/2019 Full story
Tech professional hopes to create more tech enthusiasts to lead the digital world
As a concerned father, Dmitry Litvinov hesitated to use his own daughter to test his theory that students between the ages of 8 and 14 are at the best age to absorb and utilize the... — Updated 6/21/2019 Full story
Marketing coordinator is excited to be part of the future
The newest employee in City Hall will have plenty of time to plan her days while she commutes from the waterfront community of Gig Harbor to Mill Creek each morning. Meredith Cook b... — Updated 6/21/2019
Summer has arrived in Mill Creek
The kids out of school and parents packing up the car for a road trip. That can only mean the City of Mill Creek is ready for the warmer days of summer with a long list of options f... — Updated 6/21/2019
Council completes crash course on high finance
After an extended debate and some serious soul searching, members of the Mill Creek City Council approved an agreement with the capital management firm DA Davidson to issue $2.8 million in bonds to fund repair of the aging... — Updated 6/21/2019 Full story
Marketing coordinator is excited to be part of the future of Mill Creek
The newest employee in City Hall will have plenty of time to plan her days while she commutes from the waterfront community of Gig Harbor to Mill Creek each morning. Meredith Cook began her duties as the coordinator for... — Updated 6/21/2019
Large crowds lined Main Street for Memorial Day Parade
Proposals by city staff to create a city-wide Mill Creek Days celebration during the month of May could have been partially responsible for the turnout for what Mayor Pam Pruitt... — Updated 6/7/2019
Developers could break ground on The Farm by the end of June
The approval of revised plans by a third-party hearing examiner cleared the way for developers to break ground on the proposed mixed-use project known as The Farm by the end of June. The public hearing was held in late May. The... — Updated 6/7/2019
