Three-alarm fire damages Edmonds businesses
EDMONDS, Wash., September 13, 2021 — South County Fire responded to a three-alarm fire early Saturday morning at a commercial building in Edmonds. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 5:35 a.m. reporting flames coming from Plum Tree Plaza, 22315 Highway 99. When firefighters arrived, flames were rolling out the front window of an Indonesian market, […]
Snohomish County announces life-saving PulsePoint app
On Tuesday, September 14, Snohomish County fire agencies, Snohomish County 911 and the Medic One Foundation will announce the launch of PulsePoint, a free mobile app designed to save lives. PulsePoint alerts community members to a sudden cardiac arrest nearby, empowering CPR-trained residents to take action before first responders arrive. What News conference announcing the […]
The 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Celebration in Snohomish County
UPDATE [1:20 PM AUG 18, 2021]: Added a statement from Snohomish County Councilman Jared Mead. Last Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence from British rule. Celebrations took place all around the world, and President Biden made an official celebratory statement about the holiday. This year’s celebration was held virtually, a decision made in […]
County and Lake Stevens pass the first Interlocal Annexation
The Lake Stevens Southeast Interlocal Annexation is the first of its kind. Before state legislation passed in early 2020, residents were able to vote on annexation. But now, counties and cities can do so through interlocal agreements in order to comply with the Growth Management Act. The county land that will soon become a part […]
July 4th events and firework shows
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 29, 2021 – This year’s Independence Day will be fun packed! Remember to wear sunscreen, stay cool, and enjoy celebrating America’s 245th birthday! New for this Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the densely populated unincorporated areas […]
Fireworks banned in most Snohomish County cities
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – New for this Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the densely populated unincorporated areas within the Southwest Urban Growth Area. The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved this ban to begin in 2021 after voters weighed in on […]
Mountlake Terrace Fire Station 19 welcomes new fire engine
South County Fire placed its newest fire engine in service with a traditional push-in ceremony at Mountlake Terrace Fire Station 19 this morning. The ceremony dates back more than 100 years to the days of horse-drawn equipment. When returning to the station, firefighters had to unhitch the horse team and “push in” the fire wagon. […]
16 displaced in South Everett apartment fire
Everett, Wash. – Two men were injured in an early morning fire on May 16 that displaced 16 residents at an apartment complex in the Mariner neighborhood south of Everett. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 3:40 a.m. reporting flames visible in a three-story building at the Hangar 128 Apartments in the 13000 block of […]
May 1: Wildfire Preparedness Day
May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. South Snohomish County may not see wildland fires on the same scale as those in rural areas of Eastern Washington, but experts expect the risk of wildfire west of the Cascades to increase with climate change and population growth. Under the right weather conditions, west-side fires can be […]
Dog dies in Mukilteo apartment fire
Mukilteo, Wash., April 19, 2021 – Today, Mukilteo Fire responded to an early morning apartment fire at 11108 Chennault Beach Rd. Three apartment units received substantial fire damage. Four other units had minor smoke damage. Initial information indicated multiple apartments involved and that residents were evacuating units. Battalion 25 arrived three minutes after the first […]
