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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Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: March 6-12, 2024
March 6 21500 block of 48th Avenue West: A suspicious person was reported. The individual was arrested for an outstanding warrant. 23300 block of Lakeview Drive: Malicious mischief was reported…
Mountlake Terrace Police Department expands naloxone access to the public
The Mountlake Terrace Police Department has expanded access to naloxone, a medication that reduces fatal overdoses from opioids. Thanks to the efforts of Cmdr. Scott King of the Mountlake Terrace…
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 August 6 primary…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Feb. 28-March 5, 2024
Feb. 28 24200 block of 54th Avenue West: A subject had passed out and was gasping for air. Upon arrival officers determined the subject had overdosed on narcotics. Officers began…
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 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…
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…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Feb. 21-27, 2024
Feb. 21 4100 block of 212th Street Southwest: A behavioral health report was investigated at a residence. 23300 block of Cedar Way: A vehicle theft was reported. 23800 block of…
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…
City of Brier fills 2024 police staffing gaps with new SnoCo Sheriff’s Office agreement
The City of Brier’s newly amended interlocal agreement with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) – approved by the Snohomish County Council earlier this month – closes gaps in staffing…
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…
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…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Feb. 14-20, 2024
Feb. 14 6000 block of 236th Street Southwest: Police investigated a report of an exposure. 5900 block of 244th Street Southwest: A person in crisis was reported. The subject was…
Mountlake Terrace bids farewell to K-9 Officer Harley
Officers, friends, family and city leaders bade farewell Wednesday to Mountlake Terrace’s K-9 Officer Harley, who is transferring to Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Harley, a 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer,…
Witnesses sought for drive-by shooting on Interstate 5 near I-405 Feb. 19
The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a drive-by shooting that occurred Monday night on Interstate 5 near 405, leaving a man in critical condition. According to patrol spokesperson…
Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office issues safety tips for lithium-ion batteries
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is raising concerns about potential fires linked to lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in products like smart phones, laptops and e-scooters. A report…
Lynnwood man free on bail after pleading not guilty to four counts of felony voyeurism
A 42-year-old Lynnwood man pleaded not guilty in King County Superior Court Feb. 15 to four counts of first-degree felony voyeurism in connection with video cameras prosecutors say he installed…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Feb. 7-14, 2024
Feb. 7 5000 block of 239th Place Southwest: A theft reported at a residence. 24000 block of 54th Avenue West: A behavioral health report made at a residence. 22300 block…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2024
Jan. 31 6000 block of 236th Street Southwest: A theft was reported. Lug nuts were stolen from a vehicle. 4100 block of 212th Street Southwest: Fraud was reported. 4800 block…