Upcoming September 11 ceremonies and events in Snohomish County
On September 11, 2001, 19 hijackers associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda took over four planes leading to the most prolific terrorist attack in the United States. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon. The fourth plane, United flight 93, crashed into a field in Shanksville, […]
SWAT standoff at Motel 6 in South Everett
EVERETT—What started out as a hostage situation at the Motel 6 in South Everett, located at 224 128th St SW, involving a 3-year-old child, ended safely after the 48-year-old male suspect surrendered to law enforcement around 11 p.m., Wednesday evening—a 13-hour standoff with Snohomish County Deputies. The suspect, Robert Allen Hart, has been booked into […]
Vote ‘Yes’ on renewing Fire Benefit Charge
South County Union Firefighters strongly urge the community to support the renewal of the Fire Benefit Charge on the ballot in the upcoming August Primary election. This critical measure ensures that our fire department can continue to provide the high-quality emergency services that our residents depend on. The Benefit Charge directly funds essential resources, including […]
15th reported window fall this year in Snohomish County
EVERETT—On July 2, around 5:30 p.m., South County firefighters responded to another child window fall. A 5-year-old girl fell from a 2nd story window at a townhome in south Everett, onto grass below. The child appeared to have minor injuries and was transported her to Providence Regional Medical Center. South County Fire is reminding everyone […]
Window falls by children now double in Snohomish County
South County firefighters responded to a 4-year-old girl seriously injured in a fall from a third story window in Lynnwood over the weekend. This is the 14th reported window fall in Snohomish County this year, including eight falls in the month of June. This is well above the typical average of eight reported window falls […]
Dozens of women gained hands-on training at Future Women in EMS & Fire workshop
EVERETT—More than 30 Snohomish County women spent the weekend climbing ladders, handling hoses, forcing doors and learning the basics of emergency medical care during the Future Women in EMS and Fire workshop that was held at the South County Fire Training Center in Everett on June 22 and 23. More than 70 women applied for […]
Dispersed campfires banned on state lands in southeast Washington
OLYMPIA—Starting 12:01 a.m., Friday, June 21, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) banned dispersed campfires on lands it manages throughout its Southeast Region of Washington state as hot, dry summer weather is likely to increase wildfire danger in the area. Multiple wildfires are already actively burning in the region, DNR reports. Fire dangers are prevalent […]
Two people rescued with life-threatening injuries and dog dead from Edmonds fire
EDMONDS—Firefighters rescued two people from a house fire in the 7200 block of 224th St SW in Edmonds on Friday evening. South County Fire reports that the male person rescued in his 50s has died [Article updated at 4:53 p.m. on June 15, 2024]. Nearly 40 firefighters responded to the incident. Shortly after 6 p.m., […]
Small Fire at SW Recycling and Transfer Station
EVERETT—A small fire was quickly extinguished thanks to quick action by solid waste staff and fire crews at the Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station (SWRTS) in Mountlake Terrace on May 28. No one was injured and no damage was reported. The fire was one of 10 incidents that have taken place at county transfer stations […]
Stillaguamish Tribe donates $500,000 to local fire departments
ARLINGTON—The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians presented three checks for a total of $488,546 to local fire districts to support the community. The donations were presented to Snohomish County Fire District #22 for $168,546, Island County Fire District #1 Camano Island Fire & Rescue for $170,000, and Skagit County Fire District #15 for $150,000. These donations […]
