Twin brothers with gang ties arrested in Lynnwood shooting, one has three prior unlawful firearms cases and was out on bond
LYNNWOOD — Twin brothers Frank Ramos-Vasquez and Fred Ramos-Vasquez, both 19, were arrested Friday evening after allegedly opening fire on a 17-year-old boy during an argument in a crowded Starbucks parking lot in Lynnwood, according to police reports and court documents. On Wednesday, June 16, Snohomish County Prosecutors charged both brothers with First Degree Assault […]
Snohomish County is first in WA to end ‘Housing First’ funding preference; fentanyl exposure to children now lands you jail time
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council on June 10 approved two ordinances aimed at expanding treatment-focused approaches to addiction and housing while protecting children from fentanyl exposure, but postponed a third measure that would have carved out dedicated funding for behavioral health facilities. “These ordinances represent a step in the right direction for our fight […]
One dead after house explosion and fire in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH — One person died Friday evening when an explosion destroyed a house in the City of Snohomish and left the structure too unstable for firefighters to enter, according to Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR). Fire units were dispatched to 3821 109th Ave. SE shortly after 7:23 p.m. following reports of a loud boom […]
Sparking Change: Regional Workshop Mentors Future Female Firefighters
Nearly 50 women with aspirations of joining the fire service gathered with about two dozen instructors this past weekend at South County Fire’s training grounds for the third annual Future Women in EMS & Fire Workshop, with some traveling from across the United States and Canada. Participants engaged in a variety of hands-on activities—from handling […]
‘We Can and Will Find Opportunities’: Somers Charts Optimistic Path for Snohomish County
MUKILTEO—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced Tuesday that the county stands ready for a sustainable and successful future, even as rapid growth, budget constraints and the scars of natural disasters test its foundations. Speaking at the annual County Update before 200 attendees at Boeing’s Future of Flight, Somers shared his initiatives for 2026 and urged […]
Public invited to Fire Station Open House in Mill Creek
Community members of all ages are welcome to attend South County Fire’s free Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, June 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mill Creek Fire Station 76, 1020 153rd St. SE, Mill Creek. Visitors can get up close and personal with a fire engine, interact with firefighters, and learn more about […]
19-year-old wounded after pointing firearm at Bothell police officer
BOTHELL — A Bothell police officer fired multiple rounds at a vehicle early Tuesday after a passenger pointed a firearm at the officer during a traffic stop at a 7-Eleven, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced. A 19-year-old male was wounded and is in stable condition. The incident began just after 12:20 a.m. in the […]
Two rushed to hospital after weekend head on collision in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH—Two drivers were transported to a local hospital after a devastating head on collision on State Rout 9 in Snohomish Saturday night. One sustained serious injuries while the other sustained life-threatening injuries. On Saturday, May 16, around 7:24 p.m. Sno911 dispatched Snohomish County Fire District 4 to the 7400 block of State Route 9 Southeast. […]
From CPR to overdose recovery, South County Fire focuses on saving lives
More than 85 times each day, on average, firefighters in southwest Snohomish County respond to someone’s call for emergency medical help. Those calls can range from cardiac arrest to falls or injuries. “Most of our calls – more than 80% – are medical emergencies,” said Joe Hughes, South County Fire’s Assistant Chief of EMS, Health […]
Massive fire on Snohomish train tracks disrupts traffic and injures one
SNOHOMISH—A massive, 100-yards-long fire on the train trestle bridge near Snohomish disrupted commuters, alarmed witnesses, and injured one early Tuesday during rush hour. Approximately 50 firefighters working with the Snohomish County Fire District 4 responded to the fire around 5:40 a.m. Tuesday morning, May 12. According to the incident report, obtained by the Lynnwood Times, […]
