Arson suspected identified in Firdale Market fire
Edmonds Police Department | Press Release UPDATE 11:45 a.m. Jan. 5: Arson suspect James Doggett has been located and is in custody. He is in the Skagit County Jail awaiting a court appearance on another charge. EDMONDS, Wash., January 5, 2021 – Edmonds Police Detectives have identified a suspect in the December 23, 2020 fire […]
County Auditor seeks committee members for local ballot measure statements
By The Office of Snohomish County Auditor The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 9, 2021 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets are delivered as an insert in the ballot envelope. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom […]
Suspect arrested Saturday after shooting at deputies during a pursuit in South County
MILL CREEK, Wash. – A 37-year-old Lake Stevens man was taken into custody around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night after shooting at deputies during a pursuit and burglarizing a residence. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, a deputy attempted to stop a passenger vehicle for suspicion of DUI near the 300 block of 128th Street SW. The […]
South County Fire 2021 budget hearing set for Nov. 17
By South County Fire | Press Release The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the regional fire authority’s proposed 2021 budget on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. The hearing will take place at 7 p.m. during the board’s regular meeting to be conducted virtually using Zoom. The public can […]
South County Fire promotes David Wells to Deputy Chief of Training
By South County Fire | Press Release Battalion Chief David Wells has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Training at South County Fire. Wells will oversee training programs for more than 300 employees of South County Fire. Wells will also be responsible for continuing regional fire service collaboration efforts to enhance programs, reduce duplicated efforts […]
Fitzgerald to join South County Fire as Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention
By South County Fire | Press Release Michael Fitzgerald will be joining South County Fire as Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention. Fitzgerald comes to South County Fire from Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue where he most recently served as Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction. “Assistant Chief Fitzgerald is a well-respected leader in fire prevention […]
South County Fire hosts Scavenger Hunt
South County Fire hosts Fire Prevention Week Scavenger Hunt by South County Fire | Press Release Published By: Lynnwood Times South County Fire invites families to join in fire prevention week scavenger hunt. It’s Fire Prevention Week and South County Fire is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s theme, […]
Family of six safely escapes duplex fire thanks to smoke alarms
Family of six safely escapes duplex fire thanks to smoke alarmsBy Leslie Hynes | South County Fire | Republished by Lynnwood Times Lynnwood, Wash., August 27, 2020 — A family of six safely escaped a duplex fire north of Lynnwood early this morning after being awakened by their smoke alarms. The fire was reported at […]
Thad Hovis named Chief of South County Fire
By South County Fire | Press Release The South County Fire Board of Commissioners has selected Thad Hovis to serve as Fire Chief of the regional fire authority. Hovis was sworn-in last night during a board meeting held via teleconference. A 25-year fire service veteran, Hovis has been serving as Interim Fire Chief since the […]
Hundreds of BLM supporters storm Snohomish County neighborhood to protest at Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best’s home
Protest at Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best’s homeBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Article Updates In the early morning of August 3, the Lynnwood Times reached out to all Snohomish County Councilmembers and the Mayor of Seattle to provide statements. Their statements will be posted in the order received. [2:00 p.m., August 3, 2020] Added […]
