Snohomish County PUD is distributing free energy-efficient appliances to qualified customers through its Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, or HEAR, program. The program is funded by …

The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025. On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park …

On Dec. 4, the Snohomish County Council voted to approve the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan 2024 update, including an amendment brought forward by Councilmember Megan Dunn which adds strong …

A milestone Washington State Ferries estimated it would transport nearly 300,000 people during the recent holiday. WSF did not reach that number, but came close with nearly 289,000 passengers …

Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Monday marked the first day they could pre-file bills. Legislators will have 105 days to  push their ideas …

The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched an online survey to help residents report damage from the high winds that raced through the community starting Nov. 19. The …

Santa Claus won't be skipping Mill Creek on Christmas Day. In addition, he'll make a stop Dec. 7 at the Town Center. There'll be a parade, vendor market, activities, tree lighting, and photos …

Devastating winds last week caused extensive damage, affected residents throughout the county, and consumed resources for road maintenance, emergency response, and power restoration.  …

MultiCare Health Systems of Washington will change procedures and set aside more than $2 million to compensate patients whose civil rights were violated by a failure to provide appropriate …

South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a balanced budget that funds emergency services operations for 2025. Residents of the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) …

The so-called bomb cyclone that hit Snohomish County didn't spare Mill Creek. Beacon columnist Chuck Wright took a few pictures of the damage  on Village Green Drive. Tuesday …

Did you know that, according to various surveys, more than 80% of Americans trust small businesses and believe it’s important to support them? This approval rating is higher than virtually …

Those headed everywhere from Friday Harbor to Walla Walla for Thanksgiving will want to plan now for winter weather and additional holiday traffic. The Washington State Department of …

State lawmakers from both parties, lobbyists, local elected officials, lawyers, tribes and unions all have a seat at Bob Ferguson’s table as he moves into the role of governor. Ferguson on …

Jackson High School basketball coach Steve Johnson has been selected for induction into the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association ( WIBCA ) Washington State Coaches Hall of Fame. …

The YMCA of Snohomish County and Tapped Public House are partnering to provide 2,500 fully-prepared Thanksgiving meals to local families in need, including those in Mill Creek. Thanksgiving …

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency could set the stage for sweeping changes in U.S. education policy. Throughout his campaign, Trump has vowed to “save American …

After suing the Trump administration nearly 100 times as attorney general, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has an idea of what the next four years could look like.  Ferguson said Thursday he and …

Mill Creek's annual Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade returns Monday, Nov. 11, honoring all who have served in the military. The day begins at 9 a.m. with a commemorative ceremony at the …

Although Republicans won the presidential election and control of the Senate on Tuesday, Democrats managed to maintain their seats in Western Washington. Statewide and locally, voters …