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Local organizations partner to create opportunities for disabled students with Project SEARCH

Everett Public Schools, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Work Opportunities, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Snohomish County Department of Human Services established a partnership to implement Project SEARCH at Providence – a business hosted innovative school-to-work transition program for students with significant disabilities.

Mill Creek Mayor Pam Pruitt makes LGBTQ Pride Proclamation

At their regular June 11, 2019, meeting, Mayor Pam Pruitt made a proclamation encouraging Mill Creek to continue be an inclusive, safe, and welcoming community for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) residents.

At the June 11th, city council meeting, Mayor Pam Pruitt made a proclamation encouraging Mill Creek to continue be an inclusive, safe, and welcoming community for LGBTQ residents.

Advisory committee to establish long-term vision for Mill Creek Boulevard

The advisory committee members will provide input and guidance in the preparation of the Mill Creek Boulevard subarea’s long-term vision.

Located along Mill Creek Boulevard roughly between the Mill Creek Town Center and 164th Street SE, this area was first developed in the 1980s.

Left Coast / Right Coast: It never ends

We all have our daily chores to do. I am always joking with my wife about whether doing our daily chores actually accomplishes something – or whether it is an exercise in futility (much like the old adage: shoveling sand against the tide).

"Everything you ever wanted to know about Lavender," by the Whistling Gardener

I couldn’t help but notice the other day while driving around town, that lavender was coming into bloom.

That of course got me thinking about growing lavender, choosing varieties, and how to actually use the plant other than just to look at it.

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Martin

You won’t find a more playful cat than Martin! Though he may be three years old in calendar time, he didn’t get the memo and chooses instead to live life as a kitten.

He spends his time batting around mouse toys, balls and springs; really anything he can get his paw on.

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Gypsee

Here’s a best friend for you in one small package. One small, beautiful and loving package. Our dog of the week Gypsee is a wonderful five year old Chihuahua mix ready for a fresh start.

There’s so much to adore about Gypsee, but one of her best features has to be her ears.

"Garden Club Member Steps up to the Plate for Mill Creek Garden Tour!" by Lila Johnson

Life happens and due to unforeseen circumstances, the lovely #3 “Made in the Shade” Garden in the Brighton Division will be closed on Tour Day.

Mill Creek Garden Club wishes these homeowners well in their new location.

Everett School District offers free summer meals for children ages 1 through 18

Everett Public Schools offers free meals for kids at selected locations beginning on Monday, July 1, 2019. These sites are open for any child, one to 18 years of age, to drop in for a free meal.

Everett Public Schools offers free meals for kids at selected locations beginning on Monday, July 1st.

These sites are open for any child, one to 18 years of age, to drop in for a free meal.

North Creek High School graduating seniors learn consequences of driving under the influence

Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among young people ages 16 to 25.

That is why, intentionally coinciding with prom, seniors at North Creek High School learned firsthand about the consequences of driving under the influence during a mock DUI crash assembly last week.

Mill Creek Police Beat: May 31st to June 6th

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 462 responses were reported the week of May 31st to June 6th.

Snohomish School District to offer kids free summer meals

All area kids age 18 and younger are invited to join us at our 2019 Kids' Café summer breakfast and lunch program starting Wednesday, June 26th.

The program is free, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up.

Kids just need to show up and enjoy a great breakfast and/or lunch.

ArtsFund to present Social Impact of the Arts Study to Mill Creek City Council

All community members are invited to join us at the June 25th, Mill Creek City Council meeting to hear ArtsFund Vice President Sarah Sidman share pivotal research from their recent Social Impact of the Arts Study. She will explain the direct impact art makes on communities.

Community Transit drivers from Mill Creek and Everett receive Million Mile Awards

Two Community Transit drivers were honored this week with the agency’s prestigious Million Mile Award for safe driving.

The drivers qualified for the distinction by meeting strict National Safety Council guidelines for driving the equivalent of one million and two million miles without a preventable accident.

Mill Creek Hearing Examiner approves The Farm at Mill Creek binding site plan

A new East Gateway Urban Village development called The Farm at Mill Creek was formally approved by the Mill Creek Hearing Examiner on Monday, June 3rd.

This means construction activities may begin on the site in late June.