Feature articles

Mill Creek City Council approves Swift Orange Line development agreement

The Swift Orange Line runs east from Edmonds College in Lynwood to the Light Rail Station, north past Alderwood Mall to 164th Street SE, east to Bothell-Everett highway, and then north to McCollum Park and Ride.

The Mill Creek City Council approved a development agreement with Community Transit for a new rapid transit bus station on 164th Street SE at their September 22nd meeting.

Community Transit will be responsible for all costs and will pay mitigation and plan review fees.

Left Coast / Right Coast: Relative Value

Back in the 1950’s, the minimum wage was about $0.75 per hour. Today a typical entry level job pays about $15 per hour. So in relative terms a haircut represented about an hour’s labor then and also now.

This morning I attended my usual breakfast with some friends. We were talking about a visit to the barber and how much it cost.

I told them that back in the 50s' my dad got his hair cut for $0.75. Now a haircut costs at least $18.

Kiwanis of Mill Creek’s Kindness Wall - Siblings

This week’s act of kindness builds on last week’s and brings it closer to home – to our siblings.

Many of us are inspired by the acts of our siblings and many more of us appreciate them greatly.

Reach out to your siblings and tell them how much you appreciate them.

Mill Creek Police Beat - September 11th to 17th

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 338 responses were recorded the week of September 11th to September 17th.

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Boss

If you’re looking for a new job, our cat of the week Boss is hiring the position of devoted human and life-long best friend! He has just a few requirements: loads of cheek rubs and chin scratches, delicious meals and plenty of playtime with toy mice. You’ll be paid in purrs and loving looks. Ready to apply?

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Max

There aren’t enough words in the English language to sum up how marvelous our dog of the week Max is. He’s magnificent, magical, memorable, motivated, and mischievous. The list could go on and on.

Max is about ten months old and searching for his new family.

Maltby commercial structure fire quickly extinguished, saving businesses

Multiple fire agencies were dispatched to a report of a commercial structure fire in Maltby on Thursday, September 24th. Crews quickly extinguished the fire on the roof, keeping the fire from spreading to the building's interior.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Mill Creek City Council sets process to search for new councilmember to replace Mike Todd

There are two open seats on the Mill Creek City Council and common sense says that the most efficient course of action is to interview all interested candidates and chose both replacements at once.

However, this is not how it's going to happen.

"Fall Color in a Can," by the Whistling Gardener

I’m not one to rush into the fall season - our summers are far too short as it is and the longer I can convince myself that September is really late summer, the longer I can enjoy backyard picnics (socially distanced of course) and shorts. And, despite the cool June, this has been a great summer.

A Winning Combination: The Community Care Garden, Colton Gabel, and Mill Creek Garden Club

Enter Colton Gabel, currently a junior at Jackson High School, and his supportive parents Christy and Preston. Christy wanted to help in our community where so many are experiencing economic stress due to Covid, so she signed up to volunteer at the Food Bank and Colton joined her.

It was a chance coming together: Mill Creek Garden Club, a need for more vegetable planters at the Community Care Garden and a young man willing to build them. Enter Colton Gabel, currently a junior at Jackson High School, and his supportive parents Christy and Preston.

South County Fire offers virtual programs to make child passengers safer

With in-person education programs not possible, Safe Kids Snohomish County and South County Fire are offering options for parents to learn virtually.

These online programs help parents check child car seats and correct common mistakes that can save a child’s life.

Snohomish County fire agencies to distribute free cloth masks

Snohomish County fire agencies are partnering with the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management to deliver a critical tool in our community’s fight against COVID-19.

Fire departments will soon begin distributing approximately 150,000 free cloth face coverings, or masks, to residents throughout the county.

Two EveregreenHealth patients contract COVID-19 at Kirkland campus

EvergreenHealth confirmed on Thursday, September 17th, that two patients receiving inpatient care at the EvergreenHealth Kirkland campus have tested positive for COVID-19. They are contacting 100 employees who had various levels of possible exposure to the two patients.

EvergreenHealth confirmed on Thursday, September 17th, that two patients receiving inpatient care at the EvergreenHealth Kirkland campus tested positive for COVID-19.

They are contacting 100 employees who had various levels of possible exposure to the two patients.

Sno-Isle Libraries offers a contact-free service during the COVID-19 pandemic

Books by Mail is intended as a temporary service for those who are unable to participate in contact-free services at a physical library location due to coronavirus precautions.

It’s available to customers who live within the Sno-Isle Libraries District, including the city of Everett.

Outdoor burn ban modified to allow recreational fires

Due to recent rain, the fire danger has lessened. Therefore, effective September 23rd, recreational fires are allowed in Snohomish County.

The burn ban is still in effect for outdoor burning other than recreational fires.