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 […]
County Auditor seeks committee members for local ballot statements
EVERETT, December 16, 2023—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 13, 2024, Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets will be mailed to voters as an insert with the ballot packet. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom is […]
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 […]
Three South County Fire Commissioners Sworn In
EVERETT, Wash., December 8, 2023—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, at a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Retired Fire Chief Edward Widdis joins the board after being elected in November to one of two at-large commissioner positions. Widdis served as chief of Snohomish County […]
South County Board of Fire Commissioners adopts $110 million budget
EVERETT, Wash., November 22, 2023—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, to adopt a balanced budget that funds emergency services operations for 2024. The nearly $110 million operating budget funds current levels of emergency services and includes a 1% increase in both the fire and EMS property tax […]
Snohomish County council passes nearly $2 billion 2024 budget
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 10, 2023—Snohomish County Council approved its 2024 Budget at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 8, including 23 amendments presented by council members. The $1.661 billion budget focusses on public safety, helping the vulnerable, protecting natural resources, and strengthening the economy, according to County Executive Dave Somers. “Improving public safety; saving […]
Snohomish County commemorates opening of Index-Galena road
INDEX, Wash., November 7, 2023—Snohomish County employees, elected officials, and community members gathered together at the Index-Galena Road, between milepost 6 and 7, to commemorate its official opening after being closed for the last 17 years. The Index-Galena, which follows the scenic North Fork of the Skykomish River, was washed out when flooding damaged significant […]
South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission providing lifesaving Narcan kits
For the second time this year, South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission are partnering to prevent opioid-related deaths by providing 200 free Narcan kits in Southwest Snohomish County. Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving drug that can reverse an overdose. So far in 2023, over 200 people have died from opioid overdoses in Snohomish County. […]
Public invited to Esperance Fire Station open house by South County Fire
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at Esperance Fire Station 20, 23009 88th Ave W., Edmonds. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event to meet your firefighters and learn how to keep your family safer, including: * Home fire escape […]
Joint patrol emphasis in North County leads to several arrests and a drug bust
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., October 17, 2023—Last Wednesday, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Violent Offender Task Force, and Arlington and Marysville police departments, worked a joint patrol emphasis in north Snohomish County where they made approximately 63 traffic stops, issued 23 tickets, contacted 52 people, made 12 arrests, 9 warrant arrests and […]
