The rural residents and weekend visitors along Steelhead Drive had no time to react when a huge chunk of hillside broke loose above the North Fork Stillaguamish River ten years…
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Firefighters engage with community during Maplewood Fire Station open house
Community members had a chance to meet local firefighters during Neighborhood Night open house Thursday at the Maplewood Fire Station 16 in Edmonds. Activities included learning how to prepare and…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 3-9, 2024
March 3 3000 block 184th Street Southwest: Harassment was reported. 19300 block 60th Avenue West: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 5500 block 186th Place Southwest: A driver with a warrant…
Verdant Community Wellness Day: Addressing domestic violence among West African women
Part 1 of 3 parts Social determinants of health is an issue that stretches across borders, touching every facet of many lives in Washington. Addressing it requires a shift in…
Court blocks state inspections of federal immigration facility in Tacoma
State health and workplace inspections of a federal, privately-run immigration facility in Tacoma won’t happen anytime soon despite numerous complaints of detainee mistreatment. A federal judge on Friday issued an…
Reminder: Open house at Maplewood Fire Station March 14
Neighbors and community members are invited to meet local firefighters and learn hands-only CPR at Neighborhood Night at Maplewood Fire Station, according to a news release. South County Fire is…
That time again: change your clocks, change your batteries
Daylight savings time will begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks will go ahead one hour; part of the twice-annual time change that affects Washington State….
Board of Fire Commissioners to hold public hearing on benefit charge renewal
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing March 19 to discuss a resolution to seek renewal of the benefit charge in the Aug. 6 primary…
Teen arrested in Feb. 26 homicide investigation
A 17-year-old male was taken into custody March 6 in connection with a Feb. 26 homicide that occurred at Brio Condominiums in unincorporated Lynnwood. According to Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office…
Man pleads guilty to April 2023 fatal stabbing in Edmonds WinCo parking lot
The man charged with fatally stabbing another man in the Edmonds WinCo parking lot in April 2023 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Snohomish County Superior Court Wednesday. Ian Bramel-Allen,…
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Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 25-March 2, 2024
Feb. 25 5300 206th Street Southwest: Felony harassment and misdemeanor assault were reported. 19500 Highway 99: An individual attempted to obstruct police using a false statement. 6100 212th Street Southwest:…
Lynnwood man facing vehicular homicide, assault charges in death of WSP trooper
A 32-year-old Lynnwood man admitted to smoking a bowl of marijuana and consuming two bottles of beer the evening before crashing into a parked Washington State Patrol vehicle early March…
Lynnwood man struck and killed next to I-5
Daryl Bertsch, a 58-year old Lynnwood man, was killed Sunday afternoon when he was struck on the right shoulder of a southbound portion of Interstate 5 in Everett. According to…
Carbon monoxide safety tips from Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office
Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas that is created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane)…
Lynnwood man arrested following crash that killed Washington State Patrol trooper
A 32-year-old Lynnwood man was arrested Saturday and booked into the Snohomish County Jail for vehicular homicide following a fatal crash in Marysville that resulted in the death of a…
Tense exchanges at state legislative hearing on police pursuit initiative
State lawmakers embarked Wednesday to give police in Washington more leeway to pursue suspected criminals knowing that if they don’t act in the next few days, voters very likely will…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 18-24, 2024
Feb. 18 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Reckless driving was reported. 19300 block 76th Avenue West: An adult was reported missing. 6100 block 208th Street Southwest: Graffiti was reported. 18700…
Lynnwood police officer honored for saving choking woman
Lynnwood Police Officer Christopher VanDomelen was recognized Tuesday for saving the life of a 78-year old woman in January. Lynnwood Police Department and South County Fire were dispatched midday Jan….
Shots fired as Lynnwood police investigate assault Sunday
Updated with additional details Lynnwood police are looking for three suspects who were involved in a felony assault in the Target parking lot that ended up in exchange of gunfire…
Tips on matches and lighter safety from Washington State Fire Marshal
Children may be fascinated with fire and they may not understand the dangers associated with open flames, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office says. Matches and lighters pose a significant…
Lynnwood police arrest eight in shoplifting ’emphasis’ at Fred Meyer
Lynnwood police announced they arrested eight suspects during a Feb. 21 “emphasis operation” at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer on 196th Street Southwest. Of those arrested, police said that one had…
State lawmakers show bipartisan support for fight against fentanyl
A dozen House lawmakers, both Democrats and Republicans, gathered Friday to emphasize their bipartisan commitment to solving the rising problem of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. “Despite being divided along…
Internet safety focus of ‘Let’s Talk About Safety’ event Feb. 28 at Lynnwood City Hall
A community conversation about internet safety is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 in the Lynnwood City Hall council chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. This is the most recent…
Lynnwood police make new arrest in burglary ring targeting Asian and Indian homeowners
A 23-year old Kent man is in custody after being arrested Feb. 20 for his connection to a statewide burglary ring “relentlessly” targeting Asian and Indian households. The Lynnwood Police…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 11-17, 2024
Feb. 11 20900 block 53rd Avenue West: Misdemeanor assault was reported to have occurred during an instance of domestic violence. 19400 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A misdemeanor theft was reported….