Don’t be alarmed! Paine Field Airport to conduct fire drills
Each year, Paine Field Fire conducts a live fire training to meet its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 Airport Certification. This FAA requirement ensures that Paine Field personnel uses its ARFF apparatus proficiently during a live fire drill. In the past few years, the airport sent its firefighters to other cities to receive the […]
Snohomish County suspends all residential outdoor burning
Everett, Snohomish County, June 9, 2023—Due to dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal announced a Stage 1 outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County effective Friday, June 9th at 8:00 a.m. This is a Stage 1 burn ban to suspend all outdoor residential burning in unincorporated areas of Snohomish County, […]
Executive Somers visits Scandinavia to forge investment opportunities for county
OSLO, NORWAY, June 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and County Councilman Nate Nehring traveled to Iceland and Norway last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities for the county. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck, President and CEO of Snohomish County […]
Those convicted of a drug crime in Snohomish County urged to seek Blake relief
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 26, 2023—State v. Blake is a 2021 Washington State Supreme Court decision that held that the drug possession law was unconstitutional. If you were convicted of soliciting possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, or certain other drug related misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses in Snohomish County District Court you […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
South County Fire accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter Support team
Volunteer Firefighter Support team members drive and operate AIR15, a highly specialized emergency apparatus capable of refilling air bottles needed at fires. Members also assist with community outreach, prevention education and community events. Volunteer Firefighter Support personnel receive a quarterly stipend of $1,800 and earn preference points that will be applied if they enter a […]
Brian Sullivan to run for re-election for Treasurer of Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., April 25, 2023—Brian Sullivan has announced he will run for re-election for County Treasurer. Sullivan has worked on budgets across many levels of government. “I’ve always worked toward creating a Snohomish County with strong fiscal health and great services that taxpayers can trust. I am grateful for the last four years and will […]
Learn about Brier Fire Annexation at Q&A meeting April 18
Brier residents are invited to learn more about annexation into South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire) at a question-and-answer session on Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m., at the Brier Fire Station, 21206 Poplar Way. Brier voters are being asked to consider annexation into South County Fire in a special […]
Somers delivers a message of economic vigor at the State of Snohomish County address
MUKILTEO, Wash, April 11, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers delivered the State of the County address at Boeing’s Future of Flight Tuesday, April 11—the first in-person State of the County in three years—discussing public safety, the drug epidemic, housing, economic development, transportation, and disaster preparedness. Following an introduction by Garry Clark, President and CEO of […]
Deceased male found in garage of Mill Creek house fire
MILL CREEK, Wash., March 22, 2023—South County Fire discovered the remains of a deceased male inside a garage in a house fire this morning at 11:26 a.m. in the 15300 block of 25th Drive SE in Mill Creek. Smoke and flames were coming from the garage of the two-story house when the first firefighters arrived. […]
