Lynnwood CJC inmate found dead, second in-custody death in five years
LYNNWOOD—A 48-year-old inmate at the Lynnwood Community Justice Center (CJC) was found dead in her cell Sunday, the second in-custody death the Lynnwood Jail has seen in the last five years. The woman was taken into custody on October 15 for a DUI and theft related offenses. On Sunday, October 18, just before 3 p.m., […]
Pilot Seriously Injured After Single-Engine Biplane Crashes in Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS — A single-engine biplane crashed Sunday evening into a residential yard near a private fly-in community north of Lake Stevens, trapping the pilot and leaving him with serious injuries. Snohomish County Fire District 22 crews were dispatched about 6:05 p.m., September 6, to the 11000 block of 127th Avenue Northeast after reports of […]
Big Four Ice Caves Collapse Safety Drill Scheduled for May 26
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a drill on May 26th to exercise emergency response plans and communications plans in the event of a major avalanche or collapse of the Big Four Ice Caves. Aircraft from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Life Flight network and Airlift Northwest will be participating, along with Snohomish […]
Support 7 fifth annual Reception and Auction raises $155,000 for crisis care
LYNNWOOD—Support 7 held its fifth annual Reception and Auction on Saturday, April 25, that raise $155,000 for on-scene crisis care for trauma victims across south Snohomish County. This year’s theme is Voices of Courage. “Today represents a community that refuses to let anyone face tragedy alone. Because of you, those voices are heard and supported,” […]
Lynnwood Mayor Hurst launches committee to counter ICE Activity
LYNNWOOD—At its Business Meeting on February 9, 2026, the Lynnwood City Council revised councilmember liaison assignments and approved an Interlocal Agreement with South County Fire regarding an Embedded Health Worker program. Mayor George Hurst, inspired by a recent Cops and Clergy meeting, proposes forming a mayor’s committee of service providers—including LETI, Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest, […]
Council to vote on No-Cost Embedded Health Worker Program for Lynnwood Residents
LYNNWOOD—For its upcoming Business Meeting on February 9, 2026, council will revise councilmember liaison assignments and vote of an Interlocal Agreement with South County Fire regarding an Embedded Health Worker program. Councilmembers serve as liaisons to various City boards and commissions and as the City’s representatives to outside agencies and organizations. The Council will update […]
HHS declares Public Health Emergency in Washington amid historic flooding
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a public health emergency for Washington state on Christmas Eve, aiming to ease health care access amid devastating storms, high winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that have battered the region. The move follows President Donald J Trump’s approval of an emergency declaration earlier this […]
33-year-old man pronounced dead after vehicle enters floodwaters
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A 33-year-old man died early Tuesday after his vehicle plunged into floodwaters, despite posted road closures in an area affected by persistent heavy rains. Snohomish County Deputies, Snohomish County Fire District #4 and Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue personnel responded around 1:30 a.m. to reports of a vehicle in the water near the 6600 […]
Flooding update: rescues, federal emergency, and a second coming
WASHINGTON STATE—Dozens of people were rescued in Snohomish County, from Wednesday through Thursday, due to the state, and federally, declared “emergency” flooding that swept the region, with more storms and more flooding ahead. Meteorologists working with the National Weather Service (NWS) issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday, December 10, due to, what they […]
Skagit levees face critical test, Ferguson warns of ‘Very Serious’ flooding
MOUNT VERNON—Governor Bob Ferguson on Thursday urged Washington residents facing flooding to immediately evacuate if ordered, stressing the “very, very serious situation” posed by what he described as potentially historic and unpredictable waters across the state as a result of the atmospheric river that slammed the Pacific Northwest. “This is obviously a statewide emergency impacting […]
