Senator Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, was selected the last week of November to again serve as chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.

In this capacity he worked over the past few years to deliver repairs to the sinking stretch of 35th Avenue SE in Mill Creek.

Mill Creek's ballot box was put in service at the turnaround on 159th Place SE near the Mill Creek Post Office the week of October 20th.

Ballots may be returned in their signature envelope any time before 8:00 pm on Election Day, November 6th. 

When school is back in session school buses will be busy at certain times of the day bringing our kids to and from their schools.

Please be careful and follow Washington State laws or face a hefty $430 fine.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding everyone that fireworks orders can only be placed on the Internet when purchased from a licensed Washington State fireworks retailer.

Also the fireworks must be picked up at the retail fireworks stand during the legal sales period.

A bill to provide car tab relief to motorists passed the Washington State Senate 30-14 on Thursday morning, March 1st.

It now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.

On Tuesday, February 27th, the Washington State House earmarked $500,000 of additional state funding for Mill Creek’s 35th Avenue SE reconstruction project in their version of the Supplemental Transportation Budget.

This matches the amount approved by the Senate the week before.

The Washington State Patrol has noticed an upward trend of Hit and Run Collisions throughout the state. Even though we don’t have all the reasons people run away, we do have a way you can help; get as much information from the vehicle as you can, specifically the license plate.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents that along with the joys of the holiday season comes a greater risk for fire. For your safety and the safety of your family, make sure you have working smoke alarms inside and outside all sleeping areas, and on every level of your home.