April 26, 2024 3:56 pm

The premier news source for Snohomish County

Meet the Chief: Mill Creek Police Department Open House

mill creek police chief

MILL CREEK, Wash., February 10, 2023—The community is invited to the City’s Meet the Chief Open House on Wednesday, February 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall South (15728 Main Street). Meet Chief Stan White and other members of the Mill Creek Police Department, explore police vehicles, tour the police station, and […]

The holiday spirit is alive and well in Mill Creek

Mill Creek holiday

MILL CREEK, December 7, 2022—Approximately one thousand people gathered in the chilly snow-covered streets of Mill Creek last Saturday, December 3, to witness the City’s first Santa Parade and holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony since 2019. The Santa Parade, hosted by the Mill Creek Town Center, kicked off the evening marching down Main Street from LA […]

Mill Creek announces new Chief of Police Stan White

stan white

MILL CREEK, Wash., November 3, 2022—After a nationwide search, City Manager Martin Yamamoto announces hiring Stan White as Chief of Police on Tuesday, November 1. Before his appointment, Chief White served as the City’s Acting Police Chief since December 31, 2021.  “I am proud to announce Stan White as the City’s permanent Chief of Police. […]

Mill Creek appointment of new Deputy City Manager

Deputy City Manager

MILL CREEK, Wash., August 31, 2022 – City Manager Martin Yamamoto announces the promotion of Laurel Brock to Deputy City Manager. Before her promotion, Brock served as the City’s Finance Director since December 2020. “Laurel Brock has been a collaborative leader and instrumental in ensuring continual productivity during the City’s rebuilding process. Leveraging her depth […]

Exclusive Interview: Martin Yamamoto, from farmhand to Mill Creek City Manager

Martin Yamamoto

MILL CREEK–At its June 28 meeting, the Mill Creek City Council voted, 5-1, appointing Martin Yamamoto for the City Manager position. “I am excited to have Martin Yamamoto serve as Mill Creek’s next City Manager,” Mayor Brian Holtzclaw said. “Martin has been instrumental in ‘steadying the ship’ over the last seven months following the resignation […]

Community invited to Mill Creek City Manager Candidate Reception

mill creek city manager

MILL CREEK, Wash., June 17, 2022 – On Tuesday, June 14, the Mill Creek City Council selected five finalists after an extensive search. One candidate has since withdrawn due to economic circumstances. The four remaining candidates to be interviewed on June 24 – 25 include Scott Mitnick, Jeff Niten, Andrea Snyder, and Martin Yamamoto, currently […]

Join Our Mailing List