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Snohomish County Council adopts $1 billion budget for 2020

The Snohomish County Council adopted a 2020 operating budget on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. This historic budget is the first to top the $1 billion mark and doesn't include a general fund property tax increase, but the road property tax will increase by 1%.

The Snohomish County Council adopted a 2020 operating budget on Tuesday, November 12th.

This historic budget is the first to top the $1 billion mark and doesn't include a general fund property tax increase, but the road property tax will increase by 1%.

"Green Thumbs and Big Hearts!" by Lila Johnson

For seven consecutive years and in keeping with the spirit of Giving Thanks, Garden Club members attending Tuesday’s meeting brought contributions of non-perishable food items for the Mill Creek Community Food Bank.

Left Coast / Right Coast: The Future of Television

Since the widespread implementation of the Internet many of the things that have been in our lives for 50 years or longer are undergoing a radical change. Television is one of them.

I was a kid when wide scale nationwide television became a reality. I recall our first TV set.

Updated Preliminary General Election results posted

The votes are cast and 121,723 of the General Election ballots received in Snohomish County have been counted as of Friday evening, November 8th. Approximately 50,000 ballots are left to be counted.

Most of the ballots that have been received have now been counted. 202,911 General Election ballots received by Snohomish County have been recorded as of Thursday afternoon, November 14th.

Only about 170 ballots are left to be counted.

All Mill Creek City Council incumbents have won their races and Mill Creek Planning Commissioner April Berg has succeeded in her effort to join the Everett School Board of Directors.

Everett Public Schools is offering a new Transitional Kindergarten Program

Everett Public Schools is offering Transitional Kindergarten for children who are not currently in an early learning program and are scheduled to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2020.

The program will focus on basic academic, social and self-help skills to jumpstart students toward success in school.

"More new goodies for 2020," by the Whistling Gardener

Back in late September of this year, I introduced you to several new shrubs for 2020 and promised to continue later this fall with several more new introductions.

After reading through the November/December edition of Horticulture I have cherry picked a few to expound upon.

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Pixie

She may be named after a tiny creature, but our cat of the week Pixie is anything but tiny in her personality!

Pixie is an outgoing, friendly and playful four-year-old Tortie and she’s ready to charm her way right into your heart! She’s affectionate and loves nothing more than a good ol’ cheek rub.

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Holly

If you’re the type of person that enjoys ringing in the holiday season a little early, then we’ve got the perfect pup for you - meet Holly!

Our dog of the week Holly is a three-year-old Cattle Dog Mix. She absolutely adores people and can’t wait to have a family to dote on (and a family that dotes right back)!

Bomb threat temporarily closes Glacier Peak High School

An anonymous threat made against Glacier Peak High School prompted the school to evacuate and close the campus on Tuesday, November 12th, while the Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation.

A full search of the campus was completed and no explosive devices were located.

Mill Creek Police Beat: November 1st to November 7th

Mill Creek Police officers make any number of contacts and respond to numerous calls for service every day.

According to the latest Mill Creek Police Blotter, a total of 388 responses were reported for the week of November 1st to November 7th.

Sound Transit and Community Transit seek public input on Northgate Link bus connections

As Link light rail expands north toward Snohomish County, Community Transit and Sound Transit are exploring bus service changes to connect riders with fast, reliable service to the University of Washington, downtown Seattle and other regional destinations.

"Three simple ways to source more energy with Ayurveda," by Kate Towell

Many of you have been telling me you are feeling deep fatigue at the end of the day and desire more energy. I know when I am undernourished and overworked, I feel that way too.

Here are some simple things you can do to boost your energy, naturally.

Detectives investigate deputy involved shooting northwest of Mill Creek

Detectives with the Snohomish Multiple Agency Response Team are investigating a deputy involved shooting of a 44-year-old man that occurred at approximately 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 9th, in unincorporated Snohomish County northwest of Mill Creek.

Mill Creek City Council to amend budget and set property tax and EMS levies

Although the city’s 2019-2020 budget is reported to be on track with higher than expected revenue and lower than expected expenditures, proposed budget amendments for 2020 may require an increase in property tax and EMS levies.

Mill Creek residents encouraged to host USS Ralph Johnson crew members for a holiday meal

This Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday, the City of Mill Creek would like to connect Mill Creek families with crew members from the USS Ralph Johnson; an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer stationed at Naval Station Everett.