Everett Detectives identified suspect in fire engine theft via DNA
Everett Police property crimes detectives have referred charges to the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office after completing the investigation into the July 2025 theft of an Everett Fire Department engine and the series of collisions that followed. “Stealing a fire engine is not only unlawful – it puts our community and our first responders at risk,” […]
Fentanyl exposure shuts down Snohomish County Courtroom
EVERETT — A courtroom in the Snohomish County Courthouse was evacuated Thursday after fentanyl residue on a scale was exposed during a trial, prompting medical evaluations for about 20 people, authorities said. The incident occurred at 11:55 a.m. when an evidence envelope containing the scale was handled and opened in a second-floor courtroom, according to […]
Mukilteo welcomes Year of the Fire Horse with record-breaking First Lunar New Year event
MUKILTEO—As the Year of the Snake comes to an end, well over 650 people throughout the evening attended the City of Mukilteo’s first-ever Lunar New Year celebration on Thursday, February 12, to usher in the Year of the Fire Horse—an amplified and intense “double-Yang” fire cycle that occurs every 60 years. Spanning from February 17, […]
South County educator Megan LeBlanc recognized for child passenger safety efforts
EVERETT—South County Fire’s Megan LeBlanc has accepted the 2025 Community Education Award from Snohomish County’s Target Zero Task Force. South County Fire partners with the Target Zero Task Force to improve driving safety on Washington roads. LeBlanc is a Fire and Life Safety Specialist at South County Fire. She’s also a child passenger safety technician […]
Snohomish County voters approve $2.9 billion for education in Special Election
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Voters in Snohomish County approved 17 out of 21 school district levies and bonds in the Feb. 10, special election, channeling $2.916 billion toward educational programs, facility upgrades and technology amid a 22.62% turnout from 454,289 registered voters. Bonds require a 60 percent threshold to pass, whereas levies require a simple majority. The results […]
King County Superior Court Judge Sean P. O’Donnell announces run for Supreme Court Position 4
SEATTLE – Judge Sean P. O’Donnell announced his campaign for Washington State Supreme Court Position 4, a seat currently held by Justice Charles Johnson, who will Constitutionally ‘age-out’ in 2026. Judge O’Donnell has over 25 years experience as a prosecutor and judge and currently serves on the King County Superior Court. Judge O’Donnell’s peers elected him […]
Snohomish County Council unanimously approves providers for New Start Centers
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a series of motions on January 28, related to service agreements with the Salvation Army and YWCA for its two New Start Centers—a pair of repurposed hotels which the county intend to use for emergency bridge housing for people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. The idea of the New Start […]
Snohomish County Council to vote on New Start Center contracts this upcoming Wednesday
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council will be voting on a series of motions this upcoming Wednesday, January 28, related to service agreements at its two New Start Centers – a pair of repurposed hotels which the county intendeds to use for emergency bridge housing for people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. The idea of the […]
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman to retire
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman has announced his retirement after leading Snohomish County’s largest fire agency since 2024. “It has been nothing short of a privilege to watch this agency grow into a regional and national leader in emergency services,” Eastman said. “We strive to deliver exceptional care to our community while remaining accountable […]
Monday night fire at Lynnwood duplex kills one
LYNNWOOD—A man was found dead following a fire at a duplex in Lynnwood Monday night. Four people in the adjacent unit safely evacuated on their own. Firefighters were dispatched just after 8:30 p.m. to a fire at a two-story duplex in the 2800 block of 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. When crews arrived, they found […]
