Naval Station Everett on lockdown, bomb teams onsite
EVERETT, Wash., September 14, 2023—Naval Station Everett was on lockdown Thursday afternoon following reports at approximately 1:15 p.m. of a suspicious package found in a vehicle that pulled up to the base gate at its north entrance. Everett Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriff, Washington State Patrol, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Federal Bureau of […]
Free car seat checks to kick off Child Passenger Safety Week
To celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids and South County Fire will offer free car seat safety checks by appointment from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19. A limited supply of free car seats will be available for families who need assistance. This event requires registration at www.southsnofire.org/carseats. Nearly half of child car seats […]
Larsen encourages Northwest Washington students to compete in 2023 Congressional App Challenge
EVERETT, Wash., September 13, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is encouraging all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to compete in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual challenge runs through Wednesday, November 1. Students can sign up to participate and read the full competition […]
Snohomish County Elections earns National Stars and Stripes Award
Everett, Wash., September 13, 2023—Last week the National Association of Elections Officials (The Election Center) presented Snohomish County Elections with the Stars and Stripes Award at its annual conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes Snohomish County Elections’ exceptional and ongoing partnership with the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County. The Stars and […]
Outdoor burn ban to be lifted for unincorporated Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 12, 2023—Due to changes in the weather forecast and the current fuel moisture levels in existing vegetation, effective Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., the burn ban is lifted for all the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County by order of the Snohomish County Fire Marshal, Michael McCrary. This means that […]
Mill Creek Detective asking public for help in fatal motorcycle accident
MILL CREEK, Wash., September 11, 2023—Mill Creek Police are asking the public for information regarding the fatal motorcycle collision on Bothell-Everett Highway on Thursday evening. On September 7, 2023, at 7:30 pm, Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at 153rd St SE and Bothell-Everett Highway. A dark blue […]
Mill Creek launches new resident portal, a one-stop shop for city info
MILL CREEK, Wash., May 31, 2023—The City of Mill Creek is launching a new resident portal on May 31, offering easy access to the City’s most requested information. Now, consolidated into a single space, residents can access current City projects, future development of city-owned properties, news and community events, permits and licenses, survey opportunities – […]
Mill Creek accepting applications for volunteer boards and commissions
MILL CREEK, Wash., May 28, 2023 – The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for several volunteer boards and commissions through June 16, 2023. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent opportunities for those who want to have a voice in their community and to work with others to make a positive difference. The City […]
Dead woman discovered by Mill Creek Police responding to DV call
MILL CREEK, Wash., May 26, 2023—On May 25, 2023, at 10:08 a.m., Mill Creek Police officers responded to a domestic assault call in the 13600 block of 41st Avenue SE in Mill Creek. Officers arrived at the scene, and the reporting party, who stated he had assaulted his wife, was taken into custody without incident. […]
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs applauds new laws improving Washington’s elections
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 19, 2023—New laws and funding requested and supported by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs during the 2023 Legislative session will help ensure the integrity of Washington’s elections and improve access to the ballot for eligible voters. The bipartisan elections measures signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee help advance Secretary Hobbs’ top […]
