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Long-serving school board director honored
At the Nov. 28 Everett Public Schools meeting, Pam LeSesne was honored for her contributions to serving on the board of directors since 2011. Director LeSesne was elected to the... — Updated 12/3/2023
Old Christmas traditions can bring merriment
That are many different holiday traditions not only around the world, but for locals there are several right here in Mill Creek. And two of the big can't-miss ones are the lighting... — Updated 12/1/2023
Cavaleri wins new council term by 82 votes
Certified election results in Snohomish County show that incumbent Councilmember Vince Cavaleri narrowly defeating Tannis Golebiewski for another four-year term on the position 5... — Updated 12/1/2023
Laura Esping – Volleyball
Our athlete of the week is junior setter Laura Esping. Laura finished the 2023 volleyball season with 560 assists, 56 aces, 105 kills, and 230 digs. She was a reliable player for... — Updated 12/1/2023
Thanksgiving safety tips from the fire marshal
Thanksgiving makes the kitchen a gathering place for the family and the focal point of any home during the holiday season. The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office wants to... — Updated 12/1/2023
Know of a Little Free Library? Let us know!
What to share your Little Free Libary with south Snohomish County? Or know of one that deserves to be known? Click on the graphic to learn how!... — Updated 11/29/2023
Jackson has football online auction
This year's annual Jackson football online auction has begun. Consider bidding on items, donating, or picking up a few raffle tickets in this year's 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go... — Updated 11/28/2023
South County Fire budget includes fire, EMS property tax levies
South County Fire's Board of Commissioners have voted unanimously to adopt a balanced budget that funds emergency services operations for 2024. The nearly $110 million operating... — Updated 11/23/2023
County Sheriff: Susanna Johnson defeats Adam Fortney
Snohomish County has a new sheriff as Bothell's Deputy Police Chief Susanna Johnson has defeated incumbent Adam Fortney. She was supported by Mill Creek Councilmembers Stephanie... — Updated 11/23/2023
Veterans Day celebrated in Mill Creek
It was the 11th month and the 11th hour in 1918 when it all became quiet on the World War I Western Front. It was a time when sadness was replaced with jubilation. In November... — Updated 11/23/2023
Mill Creek: Holidays on Main, Festival of Trees
Santa and his elves are coming to Mill Creek Town Center Saturday, Dec. 2, hosted by the Mill Creek Town Center Business Association and the City of Mill Creek. Events are fro 2-8... — Updated 11/20/2023
Tired of cool weather? Head to Hawaii from Paine Field
Alaska Airlines has debuted its new nonstop flights between Seattle International Paine Field International Airport and Honolulu. The daily, year-round flights are available for pur... — Updated 11/20/2023
30% of Mill Creek vehicle are electric | Climate Action
In the third quarter of 2023 (July-September), 30% of new Mill Creek vehicles were electric, according to Climate Protection Northwest, a Snohomish County research and training... — Updated 11/16/2023
UPDATE: Vince Cavaleri holds slim lead over Tannis Gobeiewski
UPDATE: After the third tally of votes, Incumbent Councilmember Vince Cavaleri (2,434, 50.9%) continues to leads Tannis Golebiewski (2,356, 49%). Cavaleri holds the Position 5... — Updated 11/16/2023
Grant will fund 200 free Narcan kits
For the second time this year, South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission are partnering to prevent opioid-related deaths by providing 200 free Narcan kits in southwest Snohomi... — Updated 11/16/2023
Everett Public Schools announces results of the school board election
Results are in from the Nov. 7 general election. Concerning Everett Public Schools, Jen Hirman will continue to serve on the Everett Public Schools board of directors in Position... — Updated 11/14/2023
Jackson students ready for tutoring opportunities
The Jackson High School National Honor Society has started its tutoring program again. They are able to tutor all grades from kindergarten up to 12th grade virtually, in-person, or hybrid Members are guaranteed to have a 3.5-plus... — Updated 11/14/2023
Snohomish County Elections turns over suspicious mail
Today, Nov. 9, Snohomish County Elections received a piece of mail matching the description of suspicious mail received yesterday in other counties in Washington state, according to County Auditor Garth Feell. "Upon receipt, the... — Updated 11/9/2023
Need to know: Veterans Day in Mill Creek
Mill Creek's annual Veterans Day Commemorative Ceremony is 9 a.m. Friday November 10, Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. A presentation includes raising of the colors.... — Updated 11/3/2023
Swift Orange Line debuting in Mill Creek March 30
Community Transit today announced March 30 as the launch date for the Swift Orange Line. The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line – the agency's third – will provide fast,... — Updated 11/3/2023
Letter to the Editor: Climate change and boiling frogs
Many of us know the "boiling frog" metaphor in which a frog thrown into boiling water will jump out, but a frog placed into tepid water will remain while the temperature is graduall... — Updated 10/27/2023 Full story
Letter to the Editor: Adkins listens and advocates on behalf of school employees
I am a paraeducator in the Everett School District, and I am supporting Charles Adkins for school board. Charles Adkins was the only candidate in the race to ask for the Everett... — Updated 10/27/2023
Snohomish County passes law to require stores to accept cash
The Snohomish County Council this week unanimously passed an ordinance requiring businesses within unincorporated Snohomish County to accept cash as payment for goods and/or services. “Cash is legal tender in the United... — Updated 10/27/2023
Off-duty pilot tries to shut down engines on Paine Field flight
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who police say tried to turn off the engines on an Alaska Airlines flight, operated by Horizon Air, from Paine Field to San Francisco was charged... — Updated 10/26/2023
Community Transit seeks input on proposed 2024 budget
Community Transit’s proposed 2024 budget, is available for comment through Nov. 2. The budget maps out improvements to transit services that are planned for 2024. Community Transit will be opening the Swift Orange Line bus rapid... — Updated 10/23/2023