Mill Creek

Ann Duan (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Jackson High School senior awarded Herald scholarship

The scholarship will help Mill Creek resident Ann Duan, who plans to study journalism.

Ann Duan (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Rachel Daniels makes a salami rose during a Charcuterie 101 Workshop at Machias Meadows in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snack queens share secrets to piecing together party platters that wow

Caterers Rachel Daniels and Mallori Rojas specialize in curating charcuterie boards. Here’s how they make their magic.

Rachel Daniels makes a salami rose during a Charcuterie 101 Workshop at Machias Meadows in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Police: Mill Creek man fatally stabbed wife amid financial woes

After quitting his job at Amazon, the man amassed about $50,000 in debt, triggering a discussion about finances, he told police.

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A sign for a garage sale in Mill Creek, Washington on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Bargains galore as yard sale season kicks off in Mill Creek and beyond

The Great Mukilteo Garage Sale is Saturday. Mega community sales continue through spring and summer.

A sign for a garage sale in Mill Creek, Washington on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Accused of neglecting clients, Edmonds lawyer resigns from bar

The state bar’s disciplinary board cited two cases rife with a lack of communication, in accepting the resignation of Frank Homsher.

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Fillet, cooked rare, is presented on The Associate, which is the less costly of two dinner boards at Rare Society on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

In praise of beef: Two upscale steakhouse chains expand to SnoCo

Loosen your belts and get ready to sample Brazilian and Californian flavors at Lynnwood’s Fogo de Chão and Mill Creek’s Rare Society.

Fillet, cooked rare, is presented on The Associate, which is the less costly of two dinner boards at Rare Society on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County clears permit hurdle for Cathcart park and ride

The proposed park and ride southeast of Cathcart Way and Highway 9 would have 154 stalls and be near planned housing.

Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett man charged with stabbing boy, 11, in Mill Creek store

Joshua Pence, 29, allegedly chased two boys with a kitchen knife after they called him a common insult among gamers.

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Mill Creek Police officers and Snohomish County Sheriff responded to a 911 call regarding a stabbing at the Dollar Tree store located at 3414 132nd Street SE, on March 22, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Mill Creek Police Department)

Police: Everett man stabbed child at Dollar Tree in Mill Creek

Prosecutors said an insult popular on the Internet motivated the stabbing.

Mill Creek Police officers and Snohomish County Sheriff responded to a 911 call regarding a stabbing at the Dollar Tree store located at 3414 132nd Street SE, on March 22, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Mill Creek Police Department)
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Mill Creek house fire leaves 1 dead

The fire was contained to a garage in the 15300 block of 25th Drive SE. A person was found dead inside.

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A house fire broke out early Friday morning in Mill Creek. Officials are still investigating the cause, but interior damage has delayed the efforts. (South County Fire)

No injuries as Mill Creek house fire displaces 5

Severe damage made it difficult for officials to investigate the cause.

A house fire broke out early Friday morning in Mill Creek. Officials are still investigating the cause, but interior damage has delayed the efforts. (South County Fire)
Rowen Scout, persona Stoat, snags an ice spell from the ground during a warmup round of "heavy object" at a weekly meeting of the Amtgard LARPing group The Hollow on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at McCollum Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Knights of Mill Creek: In live-action fantasy game Amtgard, nerds rule

They dress as fantasy characters and whack folks with fake weapons in this fantasy game. Or maybe they just show off their crafting.

Rowen Scout, persona Stoat, snags an ice spell from the ground during a warmup round of "heavy object" at a weekly meeting of the Amtgard LARPing group The Hollow on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at McCollum Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Police: Jealousy led ex-boyfriend to stab woman near Mill Creek

The victim, 39, suffered life-threatening injuries. The suspect, 45, was arrested for investigation of first-degree assault.

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After lengthy standoff, man arrested in Mill Creek stabbing

A woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

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Paddywack co-owner Shane Somerville with the 24-hour pet food pantry built by a local Girl Scout troop outside of her store on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

An out-paw-ring of support: Mill Creek pantry feeds pets, day or night

With help from local Girl Scouts, the Mill Creek pet food store Paddywack is meeting the need for pet supplies in a pinch.

Paddywack co-owner Shane Somerville with the 24-hour pet food pantry built by a local Girl Scout troop outside of her store on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
WWII veteran Russ Hupe shows off a display of his honors earned during his years in the armed forces Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at his home at Cogir Senior Living in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mill Creek WWII veteran Russ Hupe stays on the front lines

Hupe, 101, was grand marshal in the city’s Veterans Day parade. It’s just the latest story in a long life full of them.

WWII veteran Russ Hupe shows off a display of his honors earned during his years in the armed forces Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at his home at Cogir Senior Living in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Stan White on Oct. 27, in Mill Creek. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Acting Mill Creek police chief appointed to top job

Stan White hopes to bring stability back to a city that has seen ample turnover at police chief. He’s worked there since 2003.

Stan White on Oct. 27, in Mill Creek. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mill Creek police chief finalist Shawn Boyle on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Meet the 3 candidates for Mill Creek’s next police chief

A decision will be made early next week. It’s between the city’s acting chief, a chief from Alaska and a Yakima police captain.

Mill Creek police chief finalist Shawn Boyle on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Construction continues for the Orange Line at McCollum Park and Ride on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Eye-catching work at McCollum Park is for Swift Orange buses

Readers wondered about the park and ride near Everett after seeing parking spaces broken up and trees cut down.

Construction continues for the Orange Line at McCollum Park and Ride on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)