Mill Creek Beacon

07/31/2026

Today's squirrel news.

Way too often, while I am traveling down Village Green Drive, I see the remains of squirrels that tried to sprint across the road. They are now probably in a heavenly tree. I've often thought …

07/24/2026

Open on Main Street.

Allure Event Space has opened in Mill Creek at 15121 Main. Mayor Stephanie Vignal was on hand with the Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting on July 17. Allure Event Space …

07/12/2026

The warm, sunny July 11 morning added to the atmosphere for the very large crowd, as looky-loos and buyers pointed and smiled at the many activities and free giveaways from 200 vendors. This …

07/10/2026

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating an injury-causing hit-and-run collision in Mill Creek that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin …

07/03/2026

One of the members of an armed robbery crew that carried out a series of home invasion robberies in 2022 was sentenced June 30 in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 25 years in prison for racketeering …

06/20/2026

The Mill Creek Festival is back for its 25th anniversary, transforming Mill Creek Boulevard into a pedestrian-only celebration of community, art, and entertainment. The two-day community …

05/22/2026

On a chilly afternoon May 20, Mill Creek community members, business owners, City staff members, county and state legislators gathered outside Mill Creek Town Center’s Blazing Onion Restaurant for …

05/22/2026

Life jacket loaner stations open Friday, May 22, at Martha Lake County Park and Lake Ballinger Waterfront Park. These self-serve stations are stocked with free life jackets in youth and adult sizes, …

05/22/2026

May 28 is International Burger Day, also known as Grilling American Sandwich Day. This day marks the unofficial start of the summer grilling season and honors the iconic American sandwich. After …

05/03/2026

In April 2024, the Mill Creek Police Department launched an investigation into Kevin Kukla, an AP physics teacher at Everett’s Henry M. Jackson High School. A custodian had found 47-year-old …