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On Saturday, August 16th, at approximately 5:00 pm, Mill Creek Police were dispatched to the Swift Orange Line bus stop at the 800 block of 164th St. SE, in response to a report of an assault with a weapon.  When officers arrived, they learned that several juveniles already on the bus got into a physical altercation with a male and a female who later entered the coach at this location.  

The male and female exited the bus, and shots were exchanged between the male outside the bus and the juveniles inside.  All suspects fled on foot before police arrived. There were no injuries due to the gunfire.  

A K-9 unit was able to locate and detain two juveniles. One juvenile was released to the hospital for treatment of a canine bite, while the other was released to a parent.  Detectives have identified one additional juvenile and are continuing to investigate the other subjects involved.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding this incident, email Detective Chris White at chris.white@millcreekwa.gov.

Photo Credit:
Image of the involved bus on 164th St. SE taken 8/16/25 at approximately 8:49 p.m., courtesy of Mill Creek Police Department.

After our post on Friday, the City received feedback from members of the Mill Creek City Council (Council) that it needed to clarify the Council's responses. Please read on.

As stated previously, on July 29, the City held a Special City Council Meeting where representatives from South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue (SCF) were invited to discuss their recent redeployment, the reorganization of the Regional Fire Authority, and how the redeployment affected Mill Creek.

Chief Bob Eastman and his team provided an overview of their new organizational roadmap, which resulted in the removal of two paramedics from Station 76 (FS 76) in Mill Creek. During the meeting, Councilmembers expressed concern because SCF had not provided any notice regarding the proposed redeployment and the impact it might have on Mill Creek, or any data or justification supporting the decision. Mayor Brian Holtzclaw expressed that in the absence of such information, Council could not assess the District's redeployment decision.           

Council is very concerned because the redeployment is contrary to SCF's original promise to the residents of Mill Creek during the annexation process in 2021 and 2022, that a five-person firefighter/paramedic crew would continue operating from FS 76. The City believes that maintaining the staffing levels at FS 76 was a critical factor in the voters' approval of the annexation. Councilmembers expressed their disappointment with the lack of transparency and communication surrounding the changes affecting the station and Mill Creek residents.

In the coming weeks, Council will be asking the District for more information and data supporting the District's decision to redeploy the paramedics from FS 76.

Additionally, Mayor Holtzclaw, along with City Manager Yamamoto, will be attending the Board of Commissioners' meeting on August 6, 2025, to express their Concerns.

To learn more, you can watch the presentation on YouTube. If you have any questions about the redeployment, please reach out to SCF.

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📅 Coming this Fall!
📍Mill Creek City Hall North 
🎟️ Space is limited—registration to open soon at: millcreekwa.gov/register

Keep an eye out for Snohomish County trucks striping roads in Mill Creek this Saturday, August 2nd.

Expect delays starting at 8:00 a.m. and throughout the day on the following roadways:  

• 35th Ave
• Silver Crest Drive
• 148th St. SE
• 136th St. SE
• Dumas Rd.
• Trillium
• Village Green Dr. 
• Seattle Hill Road
• Mill Creek Blvd. 
• Main Street

Join the Mill Creek Police Department, South County Fire, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the City of Mill Creek on August 5, 2025, for a free community event at Pine Meadow Park (15803 32nd Ave. S) featuring cornhole, bike rodeo, story time, line dancing, food, and more!

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. 

Thank you to our vendors: Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis of Mill Creek, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Starbucks, Huckleberry Corn, and 7-Eleven.

For more information visit millcreekwa.gov/events.

E-bikes and e-motorcycles are very different devices and have different safety requirements to be operated in Mill Creek.

• E-Bikes: have pedals, have pedals, may have electric assistance, must follow speed limits, must follow Mill Creek regulations.
• E-Motorcycles: have footpegs, motor-powered, require safety features, require a driving endorsement or license, require safety gear.

Did You Know?

The use of all motorcycles (gas and electric) must meet several legal requirements in the City of Mill Creek. These requirements include:

• “No person may drive either a two-wheeled or a three-wheeled motorcycle, or a motor-driven cycle unless such person has a valid driver's license specially endorsed by the director to enable the holder to drive such vehicles.” (RCW 46.20.500). The RCW refers to the Director of Licensing.
• Street legal safety features are required, such as headlights, brake lights, mirrors, tires, fenders, and a horn.
• Safety gear is required, including a Department of Transportation-approved helmet.
• You must have knowledge of traffic laws and ride responsibly.

For more information, please visit our e-bike safety page.

Join us for new fun and engaging yoga and mindfulness classes designed to inspire children ages 5 to 16 to embody gratitude, compassion, and kindness. Through playful movement, uplifting music, and calming relaxation breathwork, kids will explore these core values while building strength, balance, and focus. Sunday classes begin on August 3rd.

Register today!

What an unforgettable evening at Pianos on Main: The Concert in the heart of Mill Creek! 🎹

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the joy of music and community. We were honored to feature an incredible lineup of talent. Scarlett Scott, one of eight winners of the 2025 Poet’s Perspective program presented by Jackson High School, Spark! Creativity, and the City of Mill Creek Art & Beautification Board, shared a moving poem about her memories of playing the Main Street pianos with her brother. Shai Permilovsky, a jazz pianist, composer, and instructor at Seattle Jazz Academy, brought his creativity and passion to the evening with his original compositions. And Josh Rawlings, Grammy-nominated pianist, songwriter, and featured performer on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “The Heist,” delivered an energetic and memorable performance of his most popular songs and all-time fan favorites! 🎶

Be sure to visit each of the four pianos located along Main Street, available for anyone to play until September 8, 2025. Pianos can be found near our community partners: The Jewelry Source, Goldfish Swim School, and Artisan Custom Framing, as well as on the Main Street Bridge. 

A very special thanks to our sponsors, J.L. Remodeling, Inc. and Mill Creek Sports!

You can check out the full gallery of the event on Flickr.

Mill Creek City Hall and Passport Services will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4th.

Passport Services will resume normal business hours on Saturday, July 5th, at 8:00 a.m.