Ferry system managers and state budget writers in Washington took a cold wave over the bow Monday upon opening the bids to construct up to five new hybrid electric ferries. “I don’t …

Aviation enthusiasts will be able to get their fix of airplanes at Paine Field Community Day. The free youth-focused event at Paine Field on Saturday, May 18, includes aviation education, …

Last week, the Snohomish County Council unanimously adopted legislation sponsored by Councilmember Nate Nehring aimed at addressing nuisance recreational vehicles (RVs) on county roads. The …

Washington State Ferries is hosting two online community meetings in May to share what’s ahead for the busy travel season. WSF will provide updates on service plans, new vessel construction, …

The City of Mill Creek has its second annual City Chat Open House Wednesda, May 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall North, 15720 Main St. The event is an opportunity for the Mill Creek …

Interested in running for public office in Washington? The opportunity to formally declare candidacy for the 2025 election opens May 5 at 8 a.m. online and at elections offices across the state. …

South County Fire’s Community Outreach Manager Shawneri Guzman has been named the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. The award …

 Team 2910 “Jack in the Bot” from Jackson High School has won the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship, held in Houston, This global competition brought together 600 of the top …

Thanks to the Mill Creek City staff, volunteers and the financial support from some local businesses, well over 350 people had an egg-citing time in the 52-degree cloudy but sunny Easter egg hunt at …

Seniors looking for a way to add fresh fruits and vegetables to their diet can access assistance through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program provides: • …

Despite clocking in at 8:30 a.m., Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell’s workday starts the second he gets up, scans the news, and plans the next election cycle.  Organizing elections …

On April 17, the state Department of Health issued a cease-and-desist order on an unlicensed in-home services agency in Lynnwood operating under the name H & L Homecare for Seniors pending …

Join the City of Mill Creek on Saturday, April 19, for its annual Eggstravaganza Spring Festival. Events includ themed egg hunts, and extended hours:  Heatherwood Middle School Track, 1419 …

The state Senate, which often hears a wide range of opinions between Democrats and Republicans, gave rare unanimous approval March 5 for a $7.3 billion capital budget. “It was …

Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell of Edmonds has emerged as a leading voice in Congress opposing President Donald Trump’s universal tariffs announced last week. Her new bipartisan legislation …

Nearly 50 high school seniors from Jackson High School in Mill Creek traveled to the Washington State Capitol on March 27, as part of the inaugural cohort of the Future Leaders Academy, a flagship …

Shogo Ota, a Camano Island artist who has created murals in Mill Creek and Edmonds, is the winner of the FIFA World Cup 26 Seattle Host City Poster contest. Ota …

Providence Medical Group (PMG) Northwest has confirmed that a pediatric patient with measles was seen at the PMG Monroe Walk-in Clinic on Saturday, March 29, and again at the PMG Mill Creek Walk-in …

On March 29, the Snohomish County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)) held its annual Freedom Fund Gala at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in …

Journalists and news organizations across Washington are pleading with lawmakers to set aside money to support local newspapers and broadcasters.  “Journalism is the work that our …