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Mill Creek Police Beat – March 20th to 26th

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 233 responses were reported for the week of March 20th to March 26th.

Snohomish County extends individual property tax deadline to June 1st

Due to the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan and Executive Dave Somers have extended the first-half 2020 property tax deadline for individual taxpayers only to June 1st.

City of Mill Creek hires Finance Director

City Manager Michael Ciaravino very recently hired Jeff Balentine as the city's new finance director.

Balentine comes to Mill Creek from the City of Granite Falls where he was Director of Finance and Human Resources.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish Country offers all-day childcare in response to COVID-19

In response to COVID-19, the needs of first responders, health care workers and school closings, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is open and offering discounted all-day childcare. Free childcare to all first responders and health care workers is offered in appreciation of their vital work in our community.

In response to COVID-19, the needs of first responders, health care workers and school closings, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are open and offering discounted all-day childcare.

Free childcare to all first responders and health care workers is offered in appreciation of their vital work in our community.

City of Mill Creek temporarily relaxes sign code ordinance to support local businesses

In an effort to support local businesses that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic, at their March 24th meeting the Mill Creek City Council authorized staff to temporarily waive enforcement of the city’s sign restrictions for 30 days.

Fossil Dad: From the frontline of the new reality

In the new reality, the routine becomes monumental. Remember shopping at Costco? Now it’s a long wait around the building with shopping carts to keep social distance. Last week I was accused of cutting in line. So now every time I shop, I ask someone to take a photo of me with my cart. I try to smile. The photos will tell stories to my grandchildren someday.

Back when the virus just started its popular worldwide tour, I was driving home with my daughter after her preschool. I took a right at the 128th Street exit only to suddenly be hit with the sight of a few naked women (private parts and all!) parading for Women’s Rights on the sidewalk.

Snohomish County Solid Waste Facilities adjust self-haul customer hours and locations

Because of the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency, Snohomish County will close all of its Solid Waste facilities and programs starting Saturday, March 28th.

The transfer stations will reopen to hand-unload/self-haul customers on Saturdays only, starting April 4th.

Left Coast / Right Coast: Die Vergangenheit und Die Zukunft

The German above translates to The Past and The Future. This week, rather than dwell on the misery we’re all living through, I thought I’d put on my long range glasses (the ones that can see into the past and into the future) and just blather on.

"Virus Concerns Cancel 2020 Mill Creek Garden Tour – We’ll be back!" by Lila Johnson

Mill Creek Garden Club is disappointed to announce the cancellation of our Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market 2020 scheduled for June 27th. We read the reports on the Corona Virus, listened to our garden owners, checked with our volunteers, and we just could not chance putting our community at risk.

Homeward Pet Shelter closed for adoptions but needs public’s help during COVID-19 crisis

In accordance with Washington State's Stay at Home order, Homeward Pet in Woodinville is closed to the public for adoptions and donation drop-offs until further notice. All the animals are currently in foster care.

There are a few things you can do if you would like to help homeless pets during the COVID-19 crisis.

"Hunker Down With These Perennial Veggies," by the Whistling Gardener

As we all are being forced to stay at home and keep our social distance, it has become apparent to me that a heck of a lot of people are taking advantage of this time and working in their yards! I have also noticed a huge renewed interest in planting edibles, such as fruit trees, berries, and veggies.

As we all are being forced to stay at home and keep our social distance when out and about, it has become apparent to me that a heck of a lot of people are taking advantage of this time and working in their yards!

I have also noticed a huge renewed interest in planting edibles, such as fruit trees, berries, and veggies.

South County Fire and Rescue launches online Kids Academy

South County Fire offers a free online Kids Fire Academy starting Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Every weekday, a new activity will be posted on the website with a video, activity or worksheet to complete. At the end of each week, kids earn a special Fire Safety Award for completing all activities.

South County Fire offers a free online Kids Fire Academy starting Tuesday, March 24th.

Every weekday, a new activity will be posted on the website with a video, activity or worksheet to complete. At the end of each week, kids earn a special Fire Safety Award for completing all activities.

Mill Creek closes all city parks and restrooms to slow down COVID-19 spread

In order to slow down the spread of COVID-19, the City of Mill Creek closed all city parks, picnic shelters, basketball and tennis courts, ballfields and other active recreation locations including restrooms on Monday afternoon, March 23rd.

Mill Creek's Home Run Solutions expands service line to offer help with your Honey-do-list

We’ve noticed a growing trend with homeowners who are fed up spending their free time trying to knock out small home repairs only to turn around and have a list waiting for them the next weekend.

Do you have small jobs around the house that always get put off?

Are there things you’d rather do on your precious weekend than be stuck up on a ladder?

We’ve got a solution that might help. Hire one of our skilled carpenters to help get your Honey-Do List under control.

Latest Snohomish County coronavirus information

The Washington State Department of Heath continues to monitor and investigate the public health risk associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus illness.

As of Friday, March 27th, 3,723 Washington State residents are known to have contracted COVID-19, of which 913 are from Snohomish County, 1,828 are from King County, 231 are from Pierce County, 79 are from Island County, and 91 are from Skagit County. All counties have reported at least one infection.