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Mill Creek Police Beat: April 12th to April 18th

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 387 responses were reported the week of April 12th to April 18th.

Jackson High School student serves as Washington State Senate page

Jackson High School freshman Juho “James” Yoon, 15, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of April 1, 2019. He was sponsored by Senator Steve Hobbs.

Jackson High School freshman Juho “James” Yoon, 15, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of April 1st. He was sponsored by Senator Steve Hobbs.

"Mill Creek Garden Club presents the Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market," by Lila Johnson

The hottest ticket in town goes on sale May 1 for the Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market set to hit the local scene on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Tour SIX great gardens with a lived-in vibe; shop for garden-related treasures from TEN talented artisans.

The hottest ticket in town goes on sale May 1st for the Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market set to hit the local scene on Saturday, June 22nd.

Tour SIX great gardens with a lived-in vibe; shop for garden-related treasures from TEN talented artisans.

Mill Creek to hold electronics and small appliance recycling event

The City of Mill Creek, in partnership with the Mill Creek Kiwanis Club, will host an electronics and small appliances recycling event on Sunday, May 5th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Mill Creek City Hall North parking lot.

Left Coast / Right Coast: The Insanity of Pricing

There are a lot of things that make perfect sense economically. Likewise, there are a lot of things that don’t. I got to thinking about this earlier this week as I read about gasoline prices inching up.

"Itoh Peonies – the best of both worlds," by the Whistling Gardener

I first fell in love with Peonies back in the early 70’s when I was stationed in Petersburg, Virginia with the US Army.

I was driving out in the country one afternoon when I came upon row after row of these incredible plants covered with pink, red, or white blooms that looked like carnations on steroids.

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Grandma

As warm and loving as the best grandmas out there - meet our cat of the week, Grandma. And she’s ready to complete your family!

At just nine years young, Grandma’s name is a bit ironic. She’s spunky and playful and would love a home that gives her daily exercise along with daily snuggles.

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Tank

Our dog of the week Tank is terrific! This friendly and charming seven-year-old Australian Shepherd/Lab mix is the perfect blend of spunky and laid-back.

If it’s time to play he’s one-hundred-percent in, and if it’s time to lounge and cuddle, he’s one-hundred-percent in for that, too!

Everett School District Kindergarten Registration open for 2019-20 enrollment

Will your child be five years old by August 31, 2019? If so, you can register NOW for the 2019-20 school year.

For those students who will attend Tambark Creek, Everett School District's newest elementary school, you may submit your kindergarten registration forms at any of the south end elementary schools.

Fire 7 Foundation to hold golf tournament fundraiser

Snohomish County's non-profit Fire 7 Foundation is holding a golf tournament fundraiser at Echo Falls Golf Club on Monday, May 20, 2019. Tee off time for the scramble is 1:00 pm and the $85 entry fee covers the use of a golf cart, range balls, snacks, and a banquet dinner.

Snohomish County's non-profit Fire 7 Foundation is holding a golf tournament fundraiser at Echo Falls Golf Club on Monday, May 20th.

Tee off time for the scramble is 1:00 pm and the $85 entry fee covers the use of a golf cart, range balls, snacks, and a banquet dinner.

Jackson High School’s robotics team is Pacific Northwest champion

Undefeated this season and bringing home an unprecedented fourth win, Jackson High School’s robotics Team 2910 Jack In The Bot clinched the 2019 FIRST Washington Pacific Northwest Championship and are headed to Houston for the national competition the week of April 16th to 21st.

Exploration Park construction to begin

Exploration Park, which is located in the North Pointe neighborhood, will get a significant upgrade this year.

Construction should begin on Monday, April 15th, and is scheduled to be complete in October or early November.

The 2019 Mill Creek Spring Garage Sale is coming up

Here in 2019, the Mill Creek spring garage sale is Saturday, May 4th.

As most people already know, Mill Creek's semi-annual garage sale is always held on the first Saturday in May and the first Saturday in October.

Community Transit hires new Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Community Transit recently hired a new Director of Communications and Public Affairs. Mary Beth Lowell begins her job on April 22, 2019.

Community Transit recently hired a new Director of Communications and Public Affairs. Mary Beth Lowell begins her job on Monday, April 22nd.

In her new position, Lowell will oversee Community Transit’s communications, government relations, and community relations programs at a time when the agency is expanding service.

Prodigies for Peace award winners celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Postponed by February snow storms, the celebration honoring the Everett Public Schools Prodigies for Peace award winners was held on Tuesday, April 9th.

This writing and art contest helps students draw connections between the civil rights movement and the social issues that continue to influence their lives today.