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"The Roses are blooming!" by the Whistling Gardener

This is the time of the year that every nursery professional has been waiting for. A year ago, we carefully planned our orders from a half dozen different suppliers. We drooled over colorful glossy photos of all the new introductions. We agonized over which roses we would have room for this year.

"Garden Club Board – NO Hugs Allowed," by Lila Johnson

In a club known for its exuberant members, it must have been difficult for the outgoing Board of Mill Creek Garden Club to meet under the social distancing guidelines of Covid-19. But do it they did!

These innovative women chatted about ways our great garden club could stay connected throughout the summer.

Fire District 7 and North County Fire/EMS mourn the loss of one of their own

It is with great sadness that Snohomish County Fire District 7 and North County Fire/EMS announce the unexpected passing of one of their own.

23-year-old Marcus Carroll died after falling off a cliff while hiking near Cle Elum.

Mill Creek Police Beat – May 22nd to 28th

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 449 responses were recorded the week of May 22nd to May 28th.

As with the last two weeks, there were a significant number of identity theft cases having to do with fraudulent unemployment insurance claims.

City of Mill Creek to honor 2020 high school graduates with parade

This has been a difficult year for the graduates of 2020 as the pandemic virus has canceled so many of their traditional events.

In order to recognize all graduating seniors in the Mill Creek community, the city organized a June 13th graduation parade procession for the first 100 seniors who register.

Governor Inslee’s modified Safe Start Plan allows Snohomish County to apply for Phase 2 reopening

On Friday afternoon, May 29th, Governor Jay Inslee announced changes to his Safe Start Plan that dovetail with Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers’ efforts to move the county into Phase 2 reopening.

Fossil Dad: A letter from the frontline of the new reality

This is a fictional (and very satirical) letter to Vladimir Putin inviting him to visit Mill Creek and thanking him for intervening in the 2016 presidential election.

Snohomish County ready for Safe Start Phase 2 reopening

Snohomish County Execute Dave Somers announced the Snohomish County Council and the Snohomish Health District Board approved his effort to move the county into Phase 2.
He said the county’s application will be submitted to the Secretary of Heath for consideration on Monday, June 1st.

Burglar shot in home just south of Silver Lake

Major Crimes detectives investigate fatal morning shooting of a burglar inside a home just south of Silver Lake. Officers were dispatched to the home just before 5:00 am on Thursday, May 28, 2020. After first aid efforts the male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Major Crimes detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a burglar inside a home just south of Silver Lake. Officers were dispatched to the home just before 5:00 am on Thursday, May 28th.

After first aid efforts failed the male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children diagnosed in Puget Sound Region

The Washington State Department of Health, Snohomish Health District, and Public Health—Seattle & King County are confirming two cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children associated with COVID-19.

The patients, one Snohomish County resident and one King County resident, both received treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Left Coast / Right Coast: What don’t we know?

I’ll just tip my hand in advance. I don’t trust the Chinese Communist Party.

In my opinion, their massive disinformation campaign is just barely getting under way. They are going to be working hard to convince the entire world that they are not responsible for the massive coronavirus pandemic.

Community Transit to begin collecting Swift bus fares on June 1st

Community Transit will begin collecting fares for Swift Blue and Swift Green bus rapid transit lines on Monday, June 1st. Unlike other Community Transit bus routes, Swift riders pay fares at Swift stations, not at the front of the bus.

27 Washington counties approved to move to next phase of reopening

On Monday, June 1st, the Washington State Secretary of Health approved the variance application for Klickitat County to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.

This brings the total to 27 counties now in Phase 2 of reopening.

Heron Park improvements to begin on June 1st

The Heron Park Improvement Project construction will begin on Monday, June 1st, and is scheduled to be completed by mid-August.

New playground equipment including two swing sets is part of the upgrade, along with a new synthetic shake roof for the picnic shelter/restroom structure.

Latest Snohomish County coronavirus information

The Washington State Department of Heath and the Snohomish Health District continue to receive a large amount of data regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

The Snohomish County Health District reports that as of Friday, May 29th, 2959 county residents have contracted COVID-19 and 148 of these people have died as a result.