Dozens of firefighters fight multiple fires across southwest Snohomish County
More than 50 firefighters fought multiple fires simultaneously across southwest Snohomish County last Tuesday afternoon, including brush fires and a house fire. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. Around 2:20 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire in the center median of northbound I-5, just past exit 186. A few minutes later, additional firefighters responded […]
South County firefighters battle fire at three-story apartment complex in Everett
EVERETT—South County firefighters battled a fire at a three-story apartment complex in Everett yesterday. No injuries were reported though at least five apartment units sustained damage. Around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 7, firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Parx at Everett Apartments located at 12102 4th Avenue West. When they arrived, firefighters […]
Edmonds School Board meeting flooded with requests to restore the School Resource Officer program
LYNNWOOD— Members of the public showed up at the Edmonds School District Board Meeting Tuesday, July 7, in full force to urge the board to restore a reimagined School Resource Officer (SRO) program following a rise in gang violence and youth-related crime since its discontinuation. The Edmonds School District discontinued the SRO Program in 2020 […]
Cigarette sparks fire that heavily damages two Lynnwood townhomes
LYNNWOOD — South County firefighters quickly extinguished a rapidly spreading fire that heavily damaged two adjoining townhomes Tuesday and prevented it from reaching neighboring homes. No injuries were reported. Firefighters responded just after 4 p.m. to reports of a cigarette that ignited behind a two-story townhome complex in the 4200 block of 164th St. SW. […]
2 adults, dog rescued from Mountlake Terrace apartment fire
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—South County firefighters rescued two adults and a dog from a third-floor window early Sunday as fire swept through an apartment building. Crews responded to the Taluswood Apartments shortly after midnight on April 19 and found heavy smoke and flames pouring from the three-story building. Firefighters used a ladder to remove a man and […]
Commerce invests $54.5 million in affordable housing across Washington
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Commerce on Tuesday, January 20, announced $54.5 million in grants to help create nearly 5,000 affordable housing units across Washington. From Vancouver to Spokane, grants of up to $1 million have been awarded to support 70 projects in 22 counties to support the creation of 4,517 affordable housing units. A […]
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 […]
Fatal Fire at The Martin at Meadowdale Displaces 20, Claims One Life in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—A woman was found dead following a fire at an apartment complex in Lynnwood on Sunday night. South County Firefighters also transported a man to a hospital for smoke inhalation. South County Firefighters were dispatched just before 11:40 p.m., December 28, to a fire at The Martin at Meadowdale—a two-story apartment complex in the 16000 block […]
Understanding Traumatic Grief Conference, After the Overdose: The Grief No One Talks About
LYNNWOOD—Nearly one-third of U.S. adults know someone who has died of a drug overdose, according to Johns Hopkins University. Behind each of those deaths are families, friends, coworkers and responders, struggling with a unique kind of grief that often goes unspoken. This is the 5th year Support 7 is partnering with the Grief Companioning Project […]
Gesa Awards More Than $528K to Local Heroes Across the Pacific Northwest
LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a leading credit union in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program. This year marks a record-breaking milestone for Gesa, with more than half-a-million dollars in grants awarded to 52 organizations across the Pacific Northwest, […]
