A serious motorcycle accident on 132nd Street SE north of Mill Creek closed all eastbound lanes and one west bound lane on Friday afternoon, August 9th.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area for the afternoon/evening commute.

Although mailed-in ballots are still arriving at Snohomish County Elections, the numbers returned each day are slowing to a trickle.

This means many of the local races with three or more candidates have narrowed down to the two who will be on November’s General Election ballot.

The City of Mill Creek formally terminated Communications and Marketing Director Joni Kirk’s employment on August 2nd.

According to a City of Mill Creek news release, Kirk’s termination was a result of the city’s recent workplace investigation.

Motorists should prepare for traffic disruptions when all westbound lanes of US 2 are fully closed between Snohomish and Everett for the entire weekend beginning Friday night, August 2nd, and ending on Monday morning, August 5th.

Southbound traffic will be detoured through Snohomish and Mill Creek, while northbound traffic will be detoured through Lake Stevens and Marysville.

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 386 responses were reported for the week of July 19th to July 25th.

Combine great gardens with creative artisans, add a chilly June day and it equals our most successful Mill Creek Garden Tour ever!

A steady stream of visitors paraded through the six featured gardens and judging by the smiles and animated chatter, an entertaining time was part of the equation.

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 383 responses were reported for the week of July 12th to July 18th.

The Mill Creek City Council is seeking volunteers to fill two positions on the Design Review Board, with three-year terms that will expire on August 31, 2022.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, August 16th.