Snohomish County has spent the weeks since the Nov. 19, 2024, bomb cyclone windstorm focused on helping the community document damage from this event and working with partners to identify…
Public Safety
Edmonds police release video, photos of Jan. 9 shooting suspects
Edmonds police have released a video and photos of the five suspects in the early morning shooting that occurred near the Edmonds Fishing Pier Jan. 9. You can view the…
Cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Sunday to Tuesday nights, Jan. 12-14
Updated to note the shelter is also open Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14. The cold weather shelter at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood will be open Sunday and…
Ferguson presses for $100M police hiring plan
One of Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s signature campaign promises was a $100 million proposal to help local police departments recruit officers. On Thursday, the incoming governor threw his support behind a…
Thieves steal cash register from Snohomish Pie Co.
Two suspects forced the lock at Snohomish Pie Co.’s Mountlake Terrace location early Thursday morning, stealing the cash register and dumping the empty till in Edmonds, police said. Mountlake Terrace…
South County firefighters deployed to California wildfires
A second team of South County firefighters deployed Friday to Southern California as part of a massive effort to contain several destructive wildfires. This team of four South County firefighters…
Detectives continue to investigate Edmonds shooting; victim remains in critical condition
An Edmonds police investigation continues into an early Thursday morning shooting near the Edmonds Fishing Pier that sent an 18-year-old Everett man to Harborview Medical Center with mutiple gunshot wounds….
Shots fired, suspect injured during Lakeview Drive truck theft Thursday morning
A vehicle theft suspect ended up at Swedish Edmonds Hospital after being shot by the truck owner’s relative while leaving the scene in the 23000 block of Lakeview Drive in…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Jan. 1-7, 2025
Jan. 1 23000 block SR99: Patrol stopped a motorist for moving violations. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. 4300 block 236th Street Southwest: Officers responded…
Man in critical condition at Harborview after being shot near Edmonds waterfront
Updated with additional details A 18-year-old man was in critical condition at Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center after he was shot multiple times early Thursday in the parking lot near the…
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Open tonight: Cold weather shelter in Lynnwood
The cold weather shelter at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood will be open Monday evening, Jan. 6. Check-in time starts at 7 p.m. Hot meals and beds will be provided….
South County Fire maintains Protection Class 3 rating
South County Fire has maintained a Protection Class 3 rating by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB). The rating, among the top 15% in the state, applies to communities…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Dec. 25-31, 2024
Dec, 25 22400 block 60th Avenue West: Police responded to a domestic disturbance where a subject had kicked a hole in a wall. Charges were forwarded to the prosecutor for…
WA state fire marshal offers tips on carbon monoxide safety
Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can be deadly if undetected. It can be produced from heating, cooking, vehicle exhaust or generators. Proper installation, testing and maintenance…
Washington State Department of Health launches winter seasonal hazards dashboard
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new winter seasonal hazards dashboard to help residents stay informed about public health and safety trends and better prepare for…
Getting around and staying safe on New Year’s Eve
For some of us, this may be the first time that — or the first in a long time since — we’ve gone to a New Year’s party outside the…
Winter weather preparedness in Washington state
As the winter season approaches, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to take steps to protect their homes and families from winter-related fire hazards. The National Fire…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Dec. 18-24, 2024
Dec. 18 22400 block 40th Place West: Patrol responded to assist Child Protective Services with an investigation. 21400 block 48th Avenue West: A vehicle theft was reported. 24000 block 48th…
State patrol reminds drivers to make good choices during holidays
The Washington State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission want to remind everyone using the roadways this holiday season that safe roads come down to good decisions. Impaired driving, driving…
Pet fire safety tips from the state fire marshal
Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are often the result of pets…
Aunt asks for support to rebuild nephew’s life after bomb cyclone hit Lynnwood
Fundraising efforts are underway after the bomb cyclone last month killed a woman and injured her son in Lynnwood. Deborah O’Connor, 64, and her son Brian, 38, camped for the…
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Dec. 11-17, 2024
Dec. 11 4000 block 212th Street Southwest: A stolen vehicle was recovered. 7000 block 220th Street Southwest: Patrol responded to an assault reported at a business. A person was arrested…
Jail unit seizes delivery of narcotics to Snohomish County inmate
The Intelligence/K9 Unit of the Snohomish County Jail collaborated with detectives Friday, Dec. 13, to intercept and seize a delivery of narcotics being brought to a 35-year-old male inmate at…
No injuries after multiple reports of shots fired Monday night
Mountlake Terrace police received several reports of multiple shots being fired on the 21300 block of 48th Avenue West Monday night. Calls came in at 11:21 p.m. on Monday, Dec….
Alderwood Middle School students receive threatening voicemails
Alderwood Middle School students will be given an excused absence Tuesday, Dec. 16, due to voice messages that some students received threatening the school. On Sunday, several students reported receiving…