South County Fire hosts Emergency Preparedness Expo November 4
South County Fire invites you to learn how to prepare and care for your family in different types of emergencies at an Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Church, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd, Lynnwood. This free event will include activities for all ages to learn lifesaving skills […]
South County Fire to hold Budget hearings on October 17
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings October 17, 2023, on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2024. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. and can be attended remotely or in person at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. For instructions on […]
Snohomish County has a solid waste problem, Public Works plans to fix it
EVERETT, Wash., September 17, 2023—Each week garbage trucks around Snohomish County pick up residents’ solid waste that end up at one location in north Everett. That waste is then loaded onto freight trains and transported to a landfill in Eastern Washington. However, in recent years, the county has encountered challenges that has its Public Works […]
Outdoor burn ban to be lifted for unincorporated Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 12, 2023—Due to changes in the weather forecast and the current fuel moisture levels in existing vegetation, effective Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., the burn ban is lifted for all the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County by order of the Snohomish County Fire Marshal, Michael McCrary. This means that […]
Off-Duty Seattle Police officer interrupts theft, struck by vehicle, discharges firearm
EDMONDS, Wash., September 11, 2023—An off-duty Seattle Police officer interrupted the theft of his personal vehicle today, September 11, at an apartment complex in the 9500 block of Edmonds Way. After being confronted, the suspect struck the off-duty officer with the stolen vehicle, knocking him to the ground. The off-duty officer discharged a handgun at […]
Firefighters from South County Fire to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash. September 5, 2023—Firefighters from South County Fire will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, at 9:11 a.m., at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. All are welcome to attend. The backdrop for the ceremony will be the 9/11 Memorial built around a 1-ton […]
Man linked to seven overdoses in county jail found guilty of fentanyl possession
EVERETT, Wash., August 28, 2023—Back in May of this year, an inmate held in the Snohomish County Jail in Everett was accused of possessing fentanyl in a county jail, which led to the overdose, and subsequent hospitalization, of seven other inmates. Justin Michael Sims, 37, from Arlington, was booked into jail on May 16, 2023, […]
County officials attend National Association of Counties conference in Texas
AUSTIN, TX, August 27, 2023—Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) annual conference and exposition in Austin, Texas on July 21 through July 24. Also attending the conference were County Councilman Sam Low and Stephanie Wright, Executive Policy Director for Snohomish County. “You’d be surprised what you learn from these […]
South County Fire offers free disaster preparedness training
Learn how to prepare for a disaster by attending a free program from South County Fire this fall: Disaster Preparedness for Families This online class on Sept. 13, 6-7 p.m., will provide a basic introduction to preparedness including an overview of local hazards, how to start a family preparedness kit, steps to create a family […]
Red flag warning: All fires including recreational fires are banned
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, August 17, 2023 – Due to ongoing high fire danger, Snohomish County is issuing a reminder of existing red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service. During a red flag warning, all fires including recreational fires are banned. To check status, please visit https://www.weather.gov/sew/ An outdoor burn ban was announced on […]
