A Snohomish County Search and Rescue team stabilized and transported an injured hiker from Mt. Vesper on Sunday afternoon, October 8th. The hiker sustained multiple back fractures and was taken to hospital.

Edmonds Community College will host a fall quarter career fair featuring community resources on Wednesday, October 18th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Woodway Hall 202 on campus.

More than 35 local employers with employment opportunities will be represented.

Firefighters from the multi-agency Snohomish County Technical Rescue Team participated in trench rescue training at South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue’s (SSCFR) Martha Lake Fire Station the week of October 2nd.

The City of Mill Creek is planning for K9 Rasko’s retirement in early 2019. City staff have begun the process to acquire a new K9, and then train and certify the new team.

The new K9 team will be dual certified for drug detection, and tracking and apprehension.

Traffic was delayed while a portion of Dumas Road was fully repaired at no cost to taxpayers the week of October 2, 2017. Portions of the road were excavated this year to connect utilities to new construction and the City of Mill Creek required the responsible parties to pay the costs.

Mill Creek’s newest early learning center conducted their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Mayor Pam Pruitt was on hand to welcome the new business to the city. Kids ‘N Us is located on 9th Avenue SE, just south of the QFC shopping center.

On Monday, September 25th, the Snohomish County Council passed a joint resolution along with the County Executive supporting the extension of the DACA program and permanent legal status for dreamers.

The City of Mill Creek is collecting Operation Gratitude care package donations for armed forces community members in October. Residents can drop off items at Mill Creek City Hall, Silver Firs Elementary School, or Cedar Wood Elementary School.