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Jeff Doan picks up a piece of trash along the water at the Penny Creek Natural Area on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek advocates push for preservation of Penny Creek Natural Area

Community members have joined forces to urge the city to acquire the property and ensure public access into…

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Mill Creek second graders win contest to name city snow plow

Students at Penny Creek Elementary School secured a resounding victory with the name ‘Glacier Guardian.’

Seahawks fans Daniel Abad (left) and Donald Kracht arrive at San Jose International Airport on their way to Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Abad)

Sports

Local Seahawks fans take over Bay Area

Leaving behind spouses, jobs and lots of cash, enthusiasts flock to the Super Bowl.

Henry M. Jackson High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Investigation: Claims of wrongdoing at Mill Creek robotics team unproven

A recently completed report found that claims of adults on the team preventing students from participating and fostering…

South County Fire Chair Jim Kenny leads a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire restores paramedic to Mill Creek station

Station 76 will have five personnel, including one medic. The board of commissioners approved the change by a…

Roger Smith, left, Jan Kenndedy, center, Alison Harder, right, and other wave signs asking to restore paramedics to Station 76 on the corner of Bothell Everett Highway and 152nd Place SE on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek residents protest removal of Station 76 paramedics

South County Fire’s redeployment plan removed two medics from the station, raising concerns about response times and transparency.

South County Fire headquarters in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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South County Fire commissioner says board violated public meetings act

The board privately discussed staffing changes to Mill Creek’s fire station, he said. The board chair says it…

Mill Creek Fire Station 76. (Mill Creek Fire Department)

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Mill Creek raises concerns over South County Fire deployment plan

While the department-wide model removes two paramedics from the city’s station, South County Fire says services will improve.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team gathers for a photo prior to the Little League World Series opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Greenville, N.C. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Miller)

Sports

Mill Creek’s Little League World Series run comes to an end.

The Northwest region champions fall in extra innings to Florida.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. as it prepared to open the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Sports

Mill Creek stays afloat in the Little League World Series

The All-Star softball team blanked California 10-0 after losing Sunday.

Community members and Hope Creek staff break ground for the new Mill Creek Community Food Bank site on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek breaks ground on new, larger food bank

Hope Creek is rebuilding after receiving $200,000 in donations following damage to their facilities from a fallen tree.

The Mill Creek All-Star softball team takes a tour of the field at the West Region Little League Complex in San Bernardino, California on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Mill Creek will play in the Little League World Series Aug. 3-10 in Greenville, N.C. (Photo courtesy of Merisa Gahan)

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Mill Creek opens Little League World Series Sunday

The softball All-Stars take on Florida on Sunday in North Carolina.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

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Mill Creek punches ticket to Little League World Series

The softball All-Stars come back to win region championship in extra innings.

Mill Creek Little League softball players listen to former players talk about their experiences at regionals before the start of their practice on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Mill Creek Little League softball all-stars win state

The team will open the regional tournament in San Bernardino, Calif. on Saturday.

Henry M. Jackson High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition championship robotics Team 2910 Jack in the Bot on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek robotics team celebrates world championship win

The team — known as “Jack in the Bot” — came in first place above about 600 others…

Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with poblano peppers and chorizo at Tablas Woodstone Taverna on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Mill Creek, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Seattle-area restaurants open for Thanksgiving

Want to skip the kitchen? Check out these spots, including restaurants in Everett and Mill Creek.

Flyers of support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson. (Laurel Demkovich / Washington State Standard)

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Somers, Liias among Snohomish County leaders on Ferguson transition team

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Tuesday announced a 53-person team that will help with the transition from Gov. Jay…

From left to right, April Berg and Sam Sim.

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Education policy a top issue in House race

Incumbent state Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, is running for re-election against Sam Sim, a Republican from Bothell.

The Mill Creek Library recently cut the ribbon on a $1.3 million renovation. (Jordan Hansen/ The Herald)

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Now a cooling center, Mill Creek Library gets big upgrades

The library reopened this month after a three-month closure for $1.3 million in remodels.

Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Supreme Court reinstates Mill Creek child rape conviction

Last year, the Court of Appeals overturned Nathan Smith’s conviction due to perceived juror bias. The State Supreme…