SC Fire holding Women in EMS and Fire Workshop
EVERETT–More than 50 women interested in careers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), firefighting and community service will participate in the Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop, held May 31 and June 1 at the South County Fire Training Center in Everett. Media members are invited to attend a portion of this event. The workshop […]
Linda Redmon plans to maintain Snohomish’s small-town feel while preparing it for the future
SNOHOMISH—Linda Redmon, current Snohomish Mayor, will be defending her seat this upcoming Mayoral election on August 5. If elected for a second term, she pledges another four years of transparency, protecting her City’s small businesses, and preparing the City of Snohomish for the future without compromising its small-town charm. Redmon’s number one priority is stability […]
Driver and passengers safe after fire engulfs transit bus
SNOHOMISH—The driver of a Community Transit bus and all three passengers escaped injury today, after a fire that started in the front overhead area spread to engulf the interior of the bus traveling within the north end of the City of Snohomish. Just before 7 a.m., Friday, May 16, Snohomish County Fire District #4 responded […]
Lynnwood woman injured in home invasion after gunfire exchanged
LYNNWOOD—Both victim and assailant were in injured after gunfire was exchanged during a violent home invasion that took place Tuesday morning in unincorporated Lynnwood. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the 900 block of 210th Pl SW around 11:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, for reports of an assault with a weapon. A 48-year-old […]
Two-alarm fire at Everett storage facility destroys 13 units
EVERETT—More than 60 firefighters from across south Snohomish County worked Monday evening to extinguish a storage facility fire in Everett that produced a thermal column seen for miles. Snohomish County Fire reports that firefighters were dispatched to Trojan Storage located at 13026 4th Ave. W in Everett just after 6:30 p.m. to find heavy fire […]
Snohomish County 911 to launch new radio system replacing outdated equipment
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County 911 will be launching its brand-new Radio Replacement Project next week, on Tuesday May 6, which will replace 5,000 outdated, and failing, radio systems across law enforcement and EMS agencies county wide – in addition to 22 upgraded radio sites and enhanced infrastructure. Snohomish County 911 has been using a 20-year-old system […]
SRFR Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien announces his retirement
MONROE–Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) has announced his retirement effective July 15, 2025, after 34 years of service as a firefighter. Chief O’Brien began his career in 1991 with the Auburn Fire Dept., now Valley Regional Fire Authority. In 2012 he served as the Fire Chief for Orcas Island […]
Snohomish County PUD teams up with Boys & Girls Club to plant trees for Arbor Day
EVERETT—Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby and PUD mascot Zip joined students with the Mukilteo/South Everett Boys and Girls Club in planting 11 trees at Walter E Hall Park in Everett, on Wednesday, April 9, in honor of Arbor Day. “Planting trees are an amazing thing that you can do to help our environment,” […]
Learn more about wildfire risks and safety in May
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has been working with partners for more than a year on a plan to help people and businesses better adapt to rising wildfire risks. A pair of open house-style meetings in May will offer opportunities to learn more about Snohomish County’s first-ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan as well […]
South County Fire Open House at Lake Serene Fire Station
LYNNWOOD—Everyone is invited to South County Fire’s Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Visit your fire station, meet your firefighters, and learn about the emergency services they provide in your neighborhood! Activities and information will include: Drop by the […]
