Mill Creek

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)
The sign at Swedish Edmonds. (Herald file)

New deal gives Swedish nurses, health care workers a big boost in pay

The health care provider and SEIU 1199NW agreed to raises totaling at least 21.5% in the next three years

The sign at Swedish Edmonds. (Herald file)
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2 shot west of Mill Creek; no arrests made

The sheriff’s office reported “this does not appear to be a random attack.” The wounded men were expected to recover.

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Yellow arrow left turns scrapped at Dumas Road in Mill Creek

Collision data showed drivers weren’t yielding to oncoming traffic, so the state changed the highway intersection signal.

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Sean Paddock (City of Mill Creek)

Sean Paddock selected as Mill Creek’s newest council member

Paddock succeeds Mark Bond, who departed in June following 18 years on the City Council.

Sean Paddock (City of Mill Creek)
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Vigil for slain Mill Creek photo studio owner set for Sunday

Irah Sok, 36, died in a suspected home invasion last week. Detectives renewed a request for tips Wednesday.

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Alleged south Everett robbery leads to car chase, crash in Seattle

Deputies pursued a suspect from south of Everett to north Seattle early Monday morning.

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Alabama “'Bama” Nightmare holds her clipboard while sitting for a portrait Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Everett, Washington. Nightmare is running to be the Democratic candidate for Precinct Committee Officer in her precinct. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

In this electoral corner, it’s Alabama “’Bama” Nightmare vs. Jack Lockhart

Precinct Committee Officers are grassroots party races at the bottom of the ballot, maybe. The storylines are no less interesting.

Alabama “'Bama” Nightmare holds her clipboard while sitting for a portrait Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Everett, Washington. Nightmare is running to be the Democratic candidate for Precinct Committee Officer in her precinct. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Peoples Bank is hiding 500 green plastic pigs with $20 for people to find and keep. (Submitted photo)

Pig out! 500 piggy banks stuffed with $20 are on the loose

Find it and spend it. The treasure hunt promotion by Peoples Bank wants people to use it locally.

Peoples Bank is hiding 500 green plastic pigs with $20 for people to find and keep. (Submitted photo)