South County Fire’s Community Outreach Manager Shawneri Guzman has been named the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. The award recognizes educators who…
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Updated: Lynnwood police investigating report of assault incident near College Place Elementary
Updated to reflect that police are now describing this an an assault attempt rather than an attempted abduction. Lynnwood police are investigating a report of what they are describing as…
State’s first work zone speed camera launches April 16 on I-5 near JBLM
In an effort to protect road construction workers and drivers, Washington state’s first work zone speed camera begins enforcement Wednesday, April 16, on Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The…
Celebrate Earth Day at PUD’s Energy Block Party April 26
Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) is hosting its Energy Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at its Electric Building headquarters in downtown Everett. This…
Recreational Boating Safety Program announces focus on life jacket wear while paddling
Paddlesports–such as kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding–are among the most popular recreational activities in Washington State. In a recent study from the Recreation and Conservation Office, 52% of survey respondents…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 30-April 5, 2025
March 30 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Third-degree misdemeanor theft, false statements. 4600 block 196th Street Southwest: Second-degree traffic offenses, driving while license suspended. 19700 block Highway 99: Second-degree felony…
11-year-old suspect in attempted Alderwood Middle School stabbing turned in by his parent
The parent of an 11-year-old boy suspected in an attempted stabbing at Alderwood Middle School Friday turned their son into law enforcement Sunday, Snohomish County Sheriff’s office spokesperson Renee Cooper…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 23-29, 2025
March 23 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Misdemeanor theft, shoplifting. 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Misdemeanor theft. 18733 block 33rd Avenue West: Misdemeanor theft. 19500 block Highway 99: Misdemeanor theft….
Deputies searching for 11-year-old suspect in stabbing attempt at Alderwood Middle School
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for an 11-year-old boy suspected of attempting to stab another student at Alderwood Middle School Friday afternoon. According to sheriff’s office spokesperson Renee…
LPD ‘Cops for Inclusion’ event April 19 designed for children with autism
The Lynnwood Police Department invites children on the autism spectrum and their families to join the department for “Cops for Inclusion” April 19. The free event aims to help children…
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South County Fire Neighborhood Night open house at Lake Serene Fire Station April 10
The public is invited to South County Fire’s Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood….
South County Fire’s cardiac arrest survival rate nearly double national average
A bigger focus on high-performance CPR is making southwest Snohomish County among the safest places in the U.S. to experience a cardiac arrest. New data shows South County Fire’s cardiac…
Police arrest 17 in recent retail theft emphasis at Lynnwood Fred Meyer
The Lynnwood Police Department said that its officers and detectives made 17 arrests and trespassed one individual during a special “retail theft emphasis” at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer on 44th…
Applications now open for 2025 Lynnwood Police youth camp
The Lynnwood Police Department is now accepting applications for its annual police youth camp for children ages 11 to 14. The five-day camp allows local youth to interact with police…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 16-22, 2025
March 16 3200 block 184th Street Southwest: Misdemeanor theft. 4800 block 200th Street Southwest: Civil. 6500 block 180th Street Southwest: Civil. 17400 block Highway 99: Warrant arrest. 19500 block Highway…
Home fire escape safety tips from Washington State Fire Marshal
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one to two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 9-15, 2025
March 9 5200 block 188th Street Southwest: Traffic offense, no valid ID. 8400 block 108th Street Northeast: Lynnwood police assisted another agency with K9 tracking for second-degree domestic assault suspect. …
State fire marshal offers tips for preschool safety
It is important to have a plan when there are children in your home because they may need assistance escaping, especially during emergencies. Their ability to get out safely may…
March 31 deadline approaching for studded tire removal in Washington
Spring is arriving in the Northwest, and with it comes Washington’s deadline to remove studded tires. Studded tires must be removed by the end of the day Monday, March 31,…
A successful tip-off for Cops vs. Youth basketball games
The ACCESS Project, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit that provides mental health resources and referrals for local youth, last week successfully launched the first game in the Cops vs. Youth Basketball Games…
Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Whether you’ve driven on a toll road recently or not, you might’ve received a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls. It’s probably a scam, the Federal Trade Commission…
Be SMART Webinar on secure firearm storage March 27
Providence Hospital is hosting a free one-hour webinar on gun safety with Be SMART and the Snohomish County Health Department from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 27. Be SMART is a…
Controversial permit-to-purchase gun bill clears Washington House
Democrats in the Washington State House on Saturday approved an overhaul of the state’s system for buying guns. House Bill 1163 would require a state permit to purchase firearms. Majority…
Washington Senate passes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse
The Washington State Senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Supporters say the move is crucial to protecting children from…
Woman dies in Lake Stickney neighborhood house fire Thursday night
A woman died in a fire at a home in the Lake Stickney neighborhood of unincorporated Lynnwood Thursday night. According to South County Fire, firefighters responded just after 6:30 p.m….