South County firefighters battle two major fires over July 4th weekend
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—On July 4th and 5th, South County firefighters responded to two significant fires within a 24-hour period. The cause of both fires is under investigation, with fireworks as a possible factor. On July 5, a fire damaged two homes north of Lake Stickney in Everett. Firefighters arrived shortly after 1:30 p.m. to find both […]
Family, Community, Mourn Tragic Loss of Dr. Gregory Jantz
WOODWAY—The Woodway and Edmonds communities are morning the tragic loss of Doctor Gregory Jantz, a pioneering mental health expert and beloved family man, who passed away in an unexpected accident at his home on July 4, 2025. “The family is deeply touched by the outpouring of love, prayers, support from friends, colleagues and members of […]
Jayda, forever 13, remains a symbol of a life taken too soon and a call for change
MUKILTEO—Roughly 200 gathered at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park on Thursday, July 3, to celebrate the life of Jayda Johnson, whose life was tragically cut short when a stray bullet, allegedly fired by Samuel Gizaw, struck and killed the seventh grader in the food court of the Alderwood Mall. Now, one year later, the family is still […]
Forever 13: Community invited to remembrance event of Jayda Johnson at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
LYNNWOOD—One year after the tragic death of 13-year-old Jayda Johnson in a mall shooting, her family in collaboration with Support 7 are organizing a remembrance event on July 3, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park to honor her memory and advocate for stronger measures to prevent youth violence. The gathering aims […]
Dead body found near Olympic View Middle School in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—A dead body was found on a trail near Olympic View Middle School in Mukilteo this morning. Mukilteo Police do not believe there is any threat to the public at this time. Officers working with the Mukilteo Police responded to multiple calls of an individual with possible injuries on the 7300 Block of 48th Avenue […]
Public invited to 2024 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Veterans Homelessness Committee invites the community to join them at the 2024 Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil to honor and remember those who have tragically lost their lives while experiencing homelessness, with an emphasis on veterans. This poignant event will take place on Friday, December 20, at the outdoor amphitheater on the […]
Verdant awards $6 million in funding to 41 community partners
LYNNWOOD—At the November 20 public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners voted to approve $6 million in funding to 41 community partners dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process. Funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community. Each of the […]
Two-alarm Edmonds apartment fire ruled ‘accidental’
EDMONDS—A 2-alarm fire at Cedar Court Apartments on September 14, that sent two adults to Swedish Edmonds Campus with minor non-life-threatening injuries, has been ruled “accidental” South County Fire announced on Thursday, September 19, 2024. South County Fire investigators determined that combustible materials were placed on an electric baseboard heater, causing the fire. The fire caused an […]
Paine Field Airport to conduct full-scale emergency drill
EVERETT—Paine Field Airport will conduct a full‐scale emergency drill on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon. The exercise will simulate an actual aircraft accident and will involve the coordination of several agencies, including Airport staff and firefighters, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Airport unit, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, local area hospitals, […]
Two injured as 60 firefighters battle Edmonds apartment fire
EDMONDS—A 2-alarm fire at Cedar Court Apartments on Saturday, September 14, sent two adults to Swedish Edmonds Campus with minor non-life-threatening injuries. No firefighters were hurt. More than 60 firefighters of South County Fire and Shoreline Fire Department arrive to Cedar Court Apartment located at 8814 236th St SW, Edmonds, shortly before 3 p.m. on […]
