Snohomish County Council approves ordinance to ban sale of fireworks
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to amend the county code (SCC 30.53A.726) prohibiting the sale of fireworks in all “no fireworks areas” where use is currently banned. Ordinance 23-057 would have no impact on the sale of fireworks this July 4th (2024). According to RCW 70.77.250(4), ordinances adopted by counties or cities which […]
Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge is sworn in by Chief Justice
EVERETT—The honorable Judge Whitney M Rivera, Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court Judge, was officially sworn in Thursday, May 10, by Washington State Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez. Judge Rivera replaces Judge Anita Farris who retired from the bench on April 30. Coincidentally it was Judge Farris who first hired Judge Rivera as her law clerk 18 […]
Tips on preventing house fires to keeping children safe
OLYMPIA—In 2022, Washington State had three children under the age of 12 die from house fires. Preventing house fires is the key to keeping children safe. Children are at significant risk in fire situations. Fires and burns are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of fifteen. Young children may […]
Cessna crashes just south of Mukilteo Dog Park, pilot survives
MUKILTEO—A Cessna 150 returning inbound to Paine Field Airport, crashed in a wooded ravine of Japanese Gulch, just south of the Mukilteo Dog Park around 5:26 p.m., Friday, February 16. The pilot, and only person aboard the single engine aircraft, survived and is in stable condition with no major injuries. Mukilteo Fire Department, Snohomish County […]
Snohomish County Nurse Navigation Program, a new Emergency Care Solution
EVERETT—Snohomish County 911 and the Snohomish County Fire Chiefs Association have partnered to launch the Snohomish County Nurse Navigation Program, both organizations announced Tuesday. This innovative healthcare solution directs people to the most efficient and appropriate level of care when calling 911, helping preserve the county’s emergency response system. Nurse Navigation works by routing some […]
Firefighters transport man to hospital as fire destroys mobile home
EVERETT—Firefighters transported one man to the hospital as they fought a fire that destroyed an Everett mobile home Thursday, January 25, 2024. Firefighters were dispatched to the property in the 2000 block of Center Road just after 1:30 p.m. and arrived to find heavy fire conditions throughout the home. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading […]
Six pets dead after Meadowdale home heavily damaged in fire
EDMONDS—Two dogs and four cats died in a fire that heavily damaged a home in Edmonds on Friday afternoon that took place at 1:30 p.m. in the 17100 block of Sea Lawn Drive in the Meadowdale area. The residents were not at home when the fire broke out. Firefighters could see a black column of […]
Public invited to opening of Lake Serene Fire Station in Lynnwood
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, January 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, located at 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event for fun activities including: Free bike helmets will also be available while supplies last. […]
Mill Creek apartment fire leaves one injured, three displaced
MILL CREEK, December 16, 2023—South County Fire reports that one man was injured in an apartment fire early Saturday morning in Mill Creek. The fire was reported just before 2:15 a.m. on December 16 at the Ardent Apartments in the 1100 block of Mill Creek Blvd. Witnesses report flames shooting up the side of the […]
Community invited to Scout Day at Mariner Fire Station 11
EVERETT, Wash., December 14, 2023—South County Fire is inviting the community to Scout Day at Mariner Fire Station 11 located at 12310 Meridian Ave. S., Everett on Saturday, January 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free open house event focuses on health, safety and career activities that meet most scout badge requirements. Visitors […]
