Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Nov. 22-28, 2023

Nov. 22 22300 block of 44th Avenue West: An officer who stopped a vehicle for traffic violations determined the driver was impaired. The driver was arrested for DUI and booked into jail. 24200 block of 54th Avenue West: Patrol responded to a domestic disturbance where a subject had kicked a door open. The subject was…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Nov. 15-21, 2023

Nov. 15 Patrol assisted the Edmonds Police Department with the apprehension of an individual responsible for a hit-and-run offense. 23900 block of Van Ry Boulevard: A burglary was reported at a construction site. Two individuals were arrested. 4900 block of 238th Place Southwest: A theft from a vehicle was reported. 4300 block of 212th Street…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Nov. 8-14, 2023

Nov. 8 4300 block of 212th Street Southwest: A subject was on a property and had previously been trespassed. The subject was cited and released. 4300 block of 212th Street Southwest: A juvenile who had been missing was located. The officer transported the juvenile to their parents’ home. The parents took custody of the juvenile….

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Nov. 1-7, 2023

Nov. 1 23800 block of 56th Avenue West: A behavioral health report was made. 4600 block of 222nd Street Southwest: Malicious mischief was reported. 4400 block of 212th Street Southwest: Police responded to assist Child Protective Services. 23600 block of 45th Place West: A missing person was reported. 4700 block of 224th Place Southwest: Malicious…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Oct. 25-31, 2023

Oct. 25 6300 block of Saint Albion Way: A domestic disturbance was reported. The resident was assaulted and threatened with a knife during an altercation with her boyfriend. He was later located at a separate residence and arrested for several offenses. 22800 block of 44th Avenue West: A theft was reported at a business. Two…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Oct. 18-24, 2023

Oct. 18 6100 block of 236th Street Southwest: A person in crisis was reported. The subject was transported to the hospital for assistance. 21400 block of 48th Avenue West: A domestic assault was reported. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail. 21800 block of 44th Avenue West: A person in crisis was reported. The…

South County Fire open house on Nov. 9

South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Esperance Fire Station 20, 23009 88th Avenue West, Edmonds, according to a news release. Visitors can drop by the fire station any time during this free event to meet firefighters and learn how to keep your family safer,…

State Fire Marshal’s Office: Clearing vegetation reduces fire risk

Dead vegetation around homes increases the potential for fires. Washington residents can make their own property, their neighborhood, and community much safer from fires by clearing vegetation away from your home, according to a news release. Washington State fire agencies reported 6,536 fires caused by natural vegetation last year that resulted in a dollar loss…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Oct. 11-17, 2023

Oct. 11 7000 block of 220th Street Southwest: A vehicle theft was reported at a business. 24300 block of 58th Place West: A vehicle theft was reported at a residence. 22200 block of 64th Avenue West: Police assisted Adult Protective Services. Oct. 12 21300 block of 52nd Avenue West: A vehicle theft was reported at…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Oct. 4-10, 2023

Oct. 4 22200 block of 68th Place West: A domestic assault was reported. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail. 7100 block of 220th Street Southwest: An argument over subjects spray-painting a wall on the Interurban Trail was reported. The subjects were located and cited for malicious mischief. 21900 block of 58th Avenue West:…

South County Fire to hold public hearings Oct. 17 on 2024 budget and benefit charge

The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings Tuesday, Oct. 17 on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2024, according to a news release. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. and can be attended remotely or in-person at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Avenue South,…

South County Fire accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter Support team

South County Fire is accepting applications for its Volunteer Firefighter Support team. Volunteer Firefighter Support team members drive and operate AIR15, a highly specialized emergency apparatus capable of refilling firefighter air bottles at fire scenes. Members also assist with community outreach, prevention education and community events. Volunteer Firefighter Support personnel receive a quarterly stipend of…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2023

Sept. 27 5800 block of 220th Street Southwest: Patrol stopped a motorist for a moving violation. An investigation provided probable cause to arrest the driver for driving under the influence of intoxicants. The driver was arrested for the offense in addition to several additional driving-related offenses. 5800 block of 230th Street Southwest: An anonymous tip was…

South County Fire celebrates Fire Prevention Week with open house Oct. 7

South County Fire will celebrate Fire Prevention Week with a fire station open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Martha Lake Fire Station 21, 16819 13th Ave. W., Lynnwood. This free event includes activities for all ages: • Meet your firefighters. • See a fire engine up close. • Spray water from…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Sept. 20-26, 2023

Sept. 20 5300 block of 228th Street Southwest: A possible trespass was reported. Officers contacted the suspect and found they had a misdemeanor warrant for vehicle prowling. The subject was arrested and searche; officers located narcotics in the subject’s pocket. The suspect was booked into jail. 6200 block of 215th Street Southwest: A bin was…

Outdoor burning ban to be lifted Wednesday for unincorporated Snohomish County

Due to changes in the weather forecast and the current fuel moisture levels in existing vegetation, the Snohomish County fire marshal will lift the outdoor burn ban effective Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m., for all the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County. This means that those individuals who have a current residential burn permit for…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2023

Aug. 30 21200 block of 44th Avenue West: Police responded to a theft report. 4300 block of 212th Street SW: Police responded to a vehicle theft in progress report. Several subjects fled on foot upon arrival. Police located and arrested one individual. 22800 block of 44th Avenue West: Police responded to a burglary report. 21900…

Outdoor burn ban downgraded to allow recreational fires

Due to recent rain and moist weather conditions, recent fire danger has lessened. As a result, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office has downgraded its outdoor burn ban to allow recreational fires. Recreational fires are defined as less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high and for cooking and pleasure only.  Recreational fires…

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 23-29, 2023

Aug. 23 21900 block of 66th Avenue: Police responded to an assault report. 6100 block of 220th Street SW: Police responded to a male subject throwing glass bottles at cars. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and booked into jail. 22100 block of 67th Place West: Police responded to a stolen vehicle recovery. 21900…

Fire safety during Labor Day weekend gatherings

OLYMPIA – As we come to the end of August and with Labor Day just around the corner, Washingtonians are enjoying the last few days of summer. Plans may include outdoor activities and grilling. The dry, hot weather has made the conditions ripe for fires. Last year in Washington State, the fire service responded to…

State fire marshal’s office: Fire safety for people with disabilities

A report published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2022 estimated that physical disabilities was a factor in an average of 460 home fire deaths in the years 2015-2019, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office said. These estimates are based on data from the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident Reporting System.  Between 2018…