Public invited to EMS Week Open House at Edmonds Station
South County Fire is hosting an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week Open House on Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Downtown Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 Sixth Ave. N., Edmonds. Bring in your own special stuffed animal for a Teddy Bear Clinic during this free event. You can also learn about: Free […]
Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station to close temporarily for repair
EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works Solid Waste will close its Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station (SWRTS) near Mountlake Terrace May 6-26, 2024, for tipping floor repairs. During this time, commercial haulers and residential customers can visit the county’s two other facilities, the Airport Road Recycling and Transfer Station (ARTS) in south Everett, and the North County […]
Lynnwood police are searching for missing 13-year-old girl
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 3, 2024—Lynnwood Police are searching for missing 13-year-old Angelina Altantsetseg who was last seen near 208th Street Southwest and 66th Avenue West in Lynnwood more than a week ago on April 28, 2024. Altantsetseg was described by police as being Asian, with brown hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing […]
County honors community members of Mexican and AAPI heritage
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council honored both the county’s robust Asian/Pacific Islander and Mexican communities on Wednesday, May 1, by signing two separate proclamations recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month; and recognizing May 5 officially as Cinco de Mayo. The General Legislative Session kicked off with council unanimously passing Resolution 24-023, […]
Two more burglary suspects who targeted Asian American families arrested
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Two 34-year-old men were arrested for burglary allegedly tied to millions of dollars in stolen property from the homes targeting East Indian and Asian American families. On Wednesday, May 1, Sheriff’s Office Robbery and Burglary (RBU) detectives, Lynnwood Police detectives, and Homeland Security arrested two suspects at a residence in the 6500 block of […]
Public invited to talk on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Update that will take place on May 14. Hosted by EASC, Coffee Chats are a series of virtual events that offer discussions on relevant community topics. The event, moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]
CD2 candidate calls on challenger to withdraw, arrested at ceasefire protest
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Jason Call, Green Party congressional candidate for the Second District, called upon Lynnwood City Councilman and fellow candidate, Josh Binda, to exit the race one day before being arrested on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, standing in “solidarity” with protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Both Call and […]
WSP seeking witnesses to injury hit-and-run collision near Arlington
ARLINGTON—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision in Arlington that occurred at 5:45 a.m. on April 30, 2024, on state Route 531 near 3rd Ave NE. A newer white sedan (possibly an Acura) was eastbound on state Route 531 in the eastbound lane. The bicyclist was eastbound state Route 531 […]
Community Transit to hold May 2 public hearing on fare change and a board meeting
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A public hearing on Community Transit’s Fall 2024 Fare Change Proposal will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 2. After the public hearing, the Community Transit Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda, and instructions on how to participate in the […]
Nathan Caferro honored as the Rising Star of the Year by Sports ETA
PORTLAND—Nathan Caferro, a Sports Events Coordinator at Snohomish County Sports Commission, was honored by Sports ETA as the Rising Star of the Year. He was one of 10 awardees honored today among the 800 Sports ETA member organizations. Caferro accepted the award at the annual Sports ETA Symposium held this week in Portland, Oregon. The […]
