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In damage claim former Mill Creek Communications Director seeks $500,000

It was revealed last week that former Communications and Marketing Director Joni Kirk filed a $500,000 damage claim against the City of Mill Creek for her August 2nd termination.

The city's liability insurance agency has denied the claim, so the next step might be litigation.

The Mill Creek Fall Garage Sale is coming up

It's getting to be the time of year to go through your closets, clean out the garage and think about what you don't need anymore and could sell at the semiannual Mill Creek garage sale.

Here in 2019, the fall garage sale is Saturday, October 5th.

Left Coast / Right Coast: Building a house – the end is in sight

I’ve written before on us building a new home just down the street from where we currently live. It’s been a slow slogging through the mud process. But at last we can see the end. Just today, they were installing the cabinets in the bathrooms and the kitchen, then the appliances will be put in.

University of Washington Bothell Professor Dan Jaffe named to EPA list of clean air experts

The Environmental Protection Agency named University of Washington Bothell’s Dan Jaffe to its list of air quality experts.

He is an expert both on ozone, a key ingredient of smog; and on particulate matter, the tiny bits in smoke that may be breathed deep into the lungs.

"What's New for 2020," by the Whistling Gardener

With a few possible exceptions, most of the new 2019 plants are long gone and we will have to wait until next spring to discover what the breeders have in store for us for the 2020 season.

As a retailer however, we get a sneak preview and from time to time, if the growers have a crop mature early, we actually get to bring in some of those new goodies in the fall.

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Pumpkin

It’s almost October, so it’s time to stock up on your pumpkins. And what’s more fun than adding a furry Pumpkin to your patch?

Pumpkin is here waiting to be picked by her new family! This beautiful tabby is loving and affectionate.

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Han Solo

His ears, and name, may make you think he's from another planet, but our dog of the week Han Solo is surely from Earth!

However, he does share something with his intergalactic namesake - he's a hero! This six year old terrier mix is equal parts hero and dog.

Mill Creek Police Beat: September 6th to September 12th

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 449 responses were reported for the week of September 6th to September 12th.

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families and communities to get ready for disasters and emergencies before they strike.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that residents take a number of steps to be #PreparedNotScared.

"What I ate today and why," by Kate Towell

One of the things I know you all struggle with is what to eat, and I have to be honest, it’s one of the things I think about least. I know this sounds weird coming from someone who coaches people on how to create a healthier lifestyle but it’s true.

Mill Creek Women’s Club starts its community outreach early

The Mill Creek Women’s Club was able to begin its community outreach for the 2019-2020 Club year at Woodside Elementary School by delivering 25 “startup” packages to the school principal and secretary before the start of the school year.

Everett School District funds School Resource Officers at Mill Creek middle schools

Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff McCulloch is now on duty at Gateway Middle School full time as a result of the school district’s April 2019 interlocal agreement with Snohomish County.

The Everett School District entered into two interlocal agreements in 2019 that partially funds new School Resource Officers for Gateway Middle School and Heatherwood Middle School.

City of Mill Creek seeks public input on Mill Creek Boulevard Corridor Study

The City of Mill Creek seeks public input on the Mill Creek Boulevard Corridor planning study.

The city will host a workshop open to the general public on Wednesday, October 2nd, to gather ideas and insights.

South County Fire and Rescue recruits begin training

Fourteen South County Fire recruits started attending the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy on Monday, September 9, 2019. Most of the training in the 14-week program takes place at the South County Fire Training Tower near Mariner High School in unincorporated Everett.

Fourteen South County Fire recruits started attending the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy on Monday, September 9th.

Most of the training in the 14-week program takes place at the South County Fire Training Tower near Mariner High School in unincorporated Everett.

Community Transit to increase Swift trips and add more Sunday bus service

Community Transit continues to add service beginning September 22, 2019, with additional Swift bus rapid transit trips early mornings and Saturdays, longer Sunday service hours, and better transit connections to improve the journey for riders.

Community Transit will continue to improve service on September 22nd with additional Swift bus rapid transit trips early mornings and Saturdays, longer Sunday service hours, and better transit connections to improve the journey for riders.

These service additions will improve transit connections at Edmonds Station and Seaway Transit Center.