Friday, January 24, 2025
On Dec. 4, the Snohomish County Council voted to approve the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan 2024 update, including an amendment brought forward by Councilmember Megan Dunn which adds strong …
A milestone Washington State Ferries estimated it would transport nearly 300,000 people during the recent holiday. WSF did not reach that number, but came close with nearly 289,000 passengers …
Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Monday marked the first day they could pre-file bills. Legislators will have 105 days to push their ideas …
The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched an online survey to help residents report damage from the high winds that raced through the community starting Nov. 19. The …
Santa Claus won't be skipping Mill Creek on Christmas Day. In addition, he'll make a stop Dec. 7 at the Town Center. There'll be a parade, vendor market, activities, tree lighting, and photos …
Devastating winds last week caused extensive damage, affected residents throughout the county, and consumed resources for road maintenance, emergency response, and power restoration. …
MultiCare Health Systems of Washington will change procedures and set aside more than $2 million to compensate patients whose civil rights were violated by a failure to provide appropriate …
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a balanced budget that funds emergency services operations for 2025. Residents of the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) …
The so-called bomb cyclone that hit Snohomish County didn't spare Mill Creek. Beacon columnist Chuck Wright took a few pictures of the damage on Village Green Drive. Tuesday …
Did you know that, according to various surveys, more than 80% of Americans trust small businesses and believe it’s important to support them? This approval rating is higher than virtually …
Those headed everywhere from Friday Harbor to Walla Walla for Thanksgiving will want to plan now for winter weather and additional holiday traffic. The Washington State Department of …
State lawmakers from both parties, lobbyists, local elected officials, lawyers, tribes and unions all have a seat at Bob Ferguson’s table as he moves into the role of governor. Ferguson on …
Jackson High School basketball coach Steve Johnson has been selected for induction into the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association ( WIBCA ) Washington State Coaches Hall of Fame. …
The YMCA of Snohomish County and Tapped Public House are partnering to provide 2,500 fully-prepared Thanksgiving meals to local families in need, including those in Mill Creek. Thanksgiving …
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency could set the stage for sweeping changes in U.S. education policy. Throughout his campaign, Trump has vowed to “save American …
After suing the Trump administration nearly 100 times as attorney general, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has an idea of what the next four years could look like. Ferguson said Thursday he and …
Mill Creek's annual Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade returns Monday, Nov. 11, honoring all who have served in the military. The day begins at 9 a.m. with a commemorative ceremony at the …
Although Republicans won the presidential election and control of the Senate on Tuesday, Democrats managed to maintain their seats in Western Washington. Statewide and locally, voters …
The Boeing factory worker strike that has stretched nearly two months, halting airplane manufacturing at plants around the Northwest, ended Monday after thousands of union members voted to approve a …
At about 11:15 p.m. October 25, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a person down in a parking lot at the 20700 block of Bothell-Everett Highway in unincorporated …