Paine Field has recently earned recertification as Salmon-Safe by the Oregon-based environmental non-profit Salmon-Safe.

The airport originally earned this certification in 2019 for its long-running efforts to maintain water quality and natural habitat that supports salmon.

The Snohomish County Arts Commission is seeking an artist for two-dimensional interior artwork that reflects the beauty of Flowing Lake Park will be hung inside the new Park Ranger lobby.

This unique call-for-artists is open until November 15th.

As you know, our family was recently devastated by the loss of our beloved husband and father, Trooper Detective Eric Gunderson to the Covid -19 virus. He was simply a good man, busy with life, and suddenly sickened by Covid before he could be vaccinated.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Snohomish County continues to drop, but transmission remains high, and the healthcare system continues to be under siege.

The 14-day COVID case rate has dropped from roughly 400 to 305 new cases per 100,000 as of October 9th.

A secure document shredding event will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Mill Creek City Hall North.

The first box of materials to shred is free. Additional boxes can be shredded for a suggested donation of $5 per box.

Our cat of the week Parker is one cool cat. At just about one-year-old, he is coming into his true personality. And let us tell you – it’s awesome!

Parker is super friendly, playful, silly and affectionate. He adores being petted and loved on, but also has a blast running around the house at top speed chasing all the toys!

On Wednesday morning, October 13th, a 30-year-old woman was being booked into the Snohomish County Jail for suspicion of DUI and was found with a loaded semi-automatic handgun hidden in the folds of her abdomen.

Mill Creek Police Officers showed up to the October 5th city council meeting in force, both in person and virtually. Their goal was to let councilmembers know the city’s police officer staffing shortages are putting public safety in jeopardy.

After responding to reports of a possible shooting on Thursday evening, October 7th, Mill Creek Police officers found evidence of a shooting at an apartment, but no victim.

A male with a gunshot wound subsequently presented himself at a local hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The MCWC met for the first time in over a year on September 15th at the Hilton Garden Inn. This is our 38th year. The COVID 19 protocol was strictly followed and it was wonderful to see everyone again after so long a period.