Borrow a life jacket for free at Martha Lake and Lake Ballinger

LYNNWOOD—Life jacket loaner stations open on Friday, May 23, at Martha Lake County Park and Lake Ballinger Waterfront Park. These self-serve stations are stocked with life jackets for children and adults to use for free during park visits. “The aim is to increase life jacket use, raise awareness about water safety and prevent drowning,” explained […]
15th reported window fall this year in Snohomish County

EVERETT—On July 2, around 5:30 p.m., South County firefighters responded to another child window fall. A 5-year-old girl fell from a 2nd story window at a townhome in south Everett, onto grass below. The child appeared to have minor injuries and was transported her to Providence Regional Medical Center. South County Fire is reminding everyone […]
Window falls by children now double in Snohomish County

South County firefighters responded to a 4-year-old girl seriously injured in a fall from a third story window in Lynnwood over the weekend. This is the 14th reported window fall in Snohomish County this year, including eight falls in the month of June. This is well above the typical average of eight reported window falls […]
The state of Lynnwood is solid for growth into the future

LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 3, 2023—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell delivered her state of the city address on Friday, March 3, at the Lynnwood Event Center, covering a wide array of topics from public works; to public safety; to transportation, financial strength, and growth. According to Frizzell, Lynnwood is successfully positioned for growth by securing key state […]
South County Fire’s Guzman named State Fire Educator of the Year

South County Fire Community Outreach Manager Shawneri Guzman has been named Educator of the Year by the Washington Public Fire Educators. Throughout the pandemic, Guzman has led her team in finding innovative ways to continue to provide public education and outreach using video and online technology. The success of these programs has served as a […]