U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (WA-08), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) – who represents Mill Creek – and Marie Glusenkamp Perez (WA-03) have introduced the National Landslide Preparedness Act …

Bill Iffrig, famously seen on the cover of Sports Illustrated after the Boston Marathon bombing and who competed in Mill Creek's Run of the Mill 5K in 2015, died Jan. 8 at age 89. Iffrig told …

On Jan. 18, the House Finance Committee met to hear testimony on House Bill 2276 , sponsored by  Rep. April Berg , D-Mill Creek. The bill, also known as The Affordable Homes Act, will help fund …

The state House of Representatives recently voted to require cities to allow residential property owners to split their lots into smaller parcels – the first of many proposals this year aimed at getting more housing built across Washington.

A citizen initiative aimed at giving police wider discretion on when they engage in high-speed pursuits was forwarded to the Legislature on Jan. 11. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs notified the Legislature petitions for Initiative 2113 meet all legal requirements.

Washington State Ferries has had its share of problems in recent years: an aging fleet, a shortage of workers, reduced service. Next week, WSF will share updates on its system-wide service during …

Micah Rowland will remain chair of the South County Fire Board of Commissioners for 2024. Commissioners reelected Rowland to lead the board during a meeting Tuesday. "It is truly an honor to be elected to serve as chair of this amazing organization," Rowland said.

Beacon columnist Chuck Wright created an image of Thursday's snow in Mill Creek from the safety of his house.

YMCA of Snohomish County will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Inspirational Weekend Jan. 12-15. The weekend …

Just last week, we learned that our Puget Sound pod of resident orcas, J Pod, had welcomed a new addition. Baby J60 was seen swimming with his mother (orca watchers have confirmed the new calf is …

Sheriff Susanna Johnson took the oath of office at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Snohomish County Public Utility District Auditorium in Everett. Over 300 people packed the auditorium, with many …

She's the new sheriff in town. If for some reason you haven't heard, then you must have been hunkering down somewhere in the Badlands. For well over 20 years serving on the Snohomish County …

The Office of the Secretary of State received candidate names from the Washington State Democratic Party Tuesday for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Candidate lists are now complete for the …

The Snohomish County Council on Dec. 2 elected its leadership team for 2024. For the second year in a row, Councilmember Jared Mead, representing District 4, was elected as chair. Councilmember Nate …

Restrictions on testing workers for marijuana use, a waiting period for firearm purchases, stronger voting rights for Washington residents and harsher penalties for street racing are among the new …

Here's this week's editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

The next time you go shopping for replacement tires, the state of Washington could have greater sway over what's on the rack. That's provided the Legislature agrees to a request from the state …

On Jan. 2, the oaths of office were given to City Councilmembers Vincent Cavaleri (position 5) and Sean Paddock (position 7); both will serve four-year terms. Also, the council voted Brian …

When Ashley Davis was growing up, tragedy struck her family in the small Michigan town where she, her mother and two siblings lived. Her family faced food insecurity and, despite the efforts of a …

Primrose schools across Seattle donated 1,861 canned goods to the Hopelink and Mill Creek Community Food Bank. According to a news release, Primrose caring and giving initiative encourages …