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.

Snohomish County ready for Safe Start Phase 2 reopening

On Thursday, May 28th, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Board of Health Chair Stephanie Wright, and County Council Chair Nate Nehring jointly announced their intention for Snohomish County to be moved into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s phased reopening plan.

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.

Mill Creek Police Beat – May 15th to May 21st

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 407 responses were recorded the week of May 15th to May 21st.

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

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.

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.

Mill Creek Town Center Pier 1 Imports store to close

The Mill Creek Town Center will lose another core business this summer.

On Tuesday, May 19th, the company announced that they are seeking bankruptcy court permission to begin an “orderly wind-down” of their business by closing all stores and selling all inventory and assets.

New Mill Creek Police K9 team makes first capture

Congratulations to Officer Nathan Lerma and Police Service Dog (PSD) Hondo on their first capture as a team on Tuesday night, May 19, 2020!

Congratulations to Officer Nathan Lerma and Police Service Dog Hondo on their first capture as a team on Tuesday night, May 19th!

Snohomish County Council approves two new COVID-19 business grant programs

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposed the creation of two new grant programs for businesses impacted by COVID-19. These proposed grant programs would be part of the relief and recovery actions Snohomish County is already taking.

On Thursday, May 21st, the Snohomish County Council approved Executive Dave Somers' proposal to create two new grant programs for businesses impacted by COVID-19.

These grant programs are part of the relief and recovery actions Snohomish County is already taking.

Increase in motorcycle fatalities is a cause for concern

In 2019, there were 92 motorcycle fatalities, the most since 1982. In 2020, 12 of the 17 motorcycle fatalities on Washington roads occurred during the month of April.

Speeding was a common factor in these almost always preventable collisions.

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

Snohomish County ready for Safe Start Phase 2 reopening

Burglar shot in home just south of Silver Lake

Mill Creek Police Beat – May 15th to May 21st

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

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

Mill Creek Town Center Pier 1 Imports store to close

New Mill Creek Police K9 team makes first capture

Snohomish County Council approves two new COVID-19 business grant programs

Increase in motorcycle fatalities is a cause for concern

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