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Snohomish County fireworks death after fireworks accident
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) has received 265 reports of fireworks-related incidents from hospitals, clinics, and fire agencies so far this year. Of the 265 reports received, there were 92 fires and 173 injur... — Updated 8/5/2020
From Edmonds fire station to fire chief
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners selected Thad Hovis to serve as fire chief of the regional fire authority. Hovis was sworn-in Tuesday during a board meeting held via... — Updated 8/5/2020
Car sleeping; BB gun; a disturbance | Police Beat
July 7 Alarm, alarm Report of male asleep in driver's seat of running vehicle results in arrest for DUI-physical control. 600 block Fifth Ave. S. Crash and fled Attempted traffic st... — Updated 7/19/2020
Police rescue man stuck on a hill for 2 days
A 57-year-old Shoreline man is lucky to be alive. Around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Edmonds police officers responded to a citizen report of someone possibly calling for help in the woods... — Updated 7/16/2020
Bothell police officer killed during traffic stop
Bothell police officer Jonathan Shoop was killed Monday night, July 13, after making a traffic stop. Detectives with the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) are i... — Updated 7/16/2020
Codes, rocks, dogs | Police Calls
June 23 Border townLocal resident locates probable stolen mail from Shoreline. 7800 block 227th Place W. Wakey Male subject sleeping inside business trespassed. 100 block Second... — Updated 7/3/2020
By A clarification on Main Street Nails story
After the Beacon ran a story June 18 on a confrontation between a Black couple and the Asian American owners of a nail salon in Edmonds, we were contacted by a family member who wanted to make a clarification. Quick recap: The... — Updated 7/2/2020
Syringes, speeding, showcase | Police Calls
June 9 Caught Edmonds warrant suspect located and arrested by other agency. Subject booked into jail. 24100 block Highway 99. Needle Report of subject outside building with syringe results in arrest for drug paraphernalia. 22700... — Updated 6/18/2020
Impairment remains the most common factor in traffic deaths
Traffic safety leaders in Washington have released an updated version of Target Zero, the state’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan, as Washington begins transitioning to the governor’s Safe Start proclamation. According to the... — Updated 6/18/2020
South County Fire receives grant to add telehealth
South County Fire is receiving a $10,000 grant to launch a telehealth program to safely connect community paramedics with older adults and other vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community paramedics provide... — Updated 6/18/2020
Prolific vehicle prowler arrested
A 24-year-old Lynnwood man was booked into the Snohomish County Jail in connection with multiple vehicle prowls in the Edmonds-Woodway High School and Five Corners areas. According... — Updated 6/7/2020
Unemployement scam; missing ring; dog vs. dog | Police Beat
May 26 Pushed down Subject reported thre unknown subjects attempted to rob him, but pushed him down when he refused to comply. Fourth Ave. S and Pine Street. Shade Vehicle prowled... — Updated 6/4/2020
Sheriff's Office looking for level 3 sex offender who cut off ankle bracelet
The Snohomish County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) seeks the public's help to locate 40-year-old Timothy McCamey, a Level 3 Registered Sex Offender. He is out of compliance... — Updated 5/31/2020 Full story
Speeding, stealing, overall bad stuff | Police Beat
May 5 Outstanding Response to disturbance results in arrest of adult female on outstanding felony warrant. 7300 block 216th St. SW. Sheet Motel registrant steals $600 worth of... — Updated 5/21/2020
Harbor Square locker-room thieves among 11 sentenced in crime spree
A man and woman who were part of a string of thefts at fitness centers, gyms and recreation locations – including Harbor Square Athletic Club in Edmonds – were among who have... — Updated 5/21/2020
Swastikas painted on trees at Pine Ridge Park
Editor’s note: Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson made the following comments on Wednesday, April 29, after swastikas were painted on trees at Pine Ridge Park. "Over the past couple of days, a photo has circulated on social media of... — Updated 5/7/2020
Woman still held in 7-Eleven murder; male is released
One of the two persons of interest in the Feb. 21 murder of Nagendiram Kandasamy at a 7-Eleven in Edmonds has been released, said Edmonds Police Sgt. Josh McClure. The 23-year-old man and 24-year-old woman continue to be persons... — Updated 5/7/2020
Noise, dogs, narcotics | Police Beat
April 14 Keep it down Ongoing noise complaint by neighbor. 17100 block Talbot Road. Drugs in jail Prisoner brings suspected narcotics into jail. 3000 block Oakes Ave. Dog-eat-dog... — Updated 4/29/2020
Bank robber released, robs bank, captured in Edmonds
On Monday, a 50-year-old Everett man was convicted on two counts of bank robbery but was temporarily released to visit his sick mother prior to being incarcerated, according to Everett Police. Violating the agreement to turn... — Updated 4/23/2020
Suspected drunken driver takes out power pole at Five Corners
POSTED APRIL 20 Crews finished up clearing up aftermath a possible DUI collision on Main Street just west of 84th Avenue at 5 Corners, according to Edmonds PD. More info as we get... — Updated 4/21/2020
Edmonds man foiled in burrito bomb arson attempt
Just after 10 p.m. Sunday, April 19, a witness reported seeing a man bent down near a police vehicle in the Lynnwood Police Department parking lot. The witness told 911 dispatchers the man appeared to light a fire underneath the... — Updated 4/21/2020
Mayor names Acting Chief Jim Lawless new police chief
Four months after Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson launched a recruitment process for a police chief to succeed retiring Chief Al Compaan, he has settled on someone who is already... — Updated 4/16/2020
Too many thiefs | Police Beat
April 7 Even locked Detached and locked garage broken into by unknown suspect(s). Bicycle and tools stolen. 8600 block 240th St. SW. They're still out there Package theft from... — Updated 4/16/2020
Support 7 launches virtual chaplain response hotline
Since 1981, Support 7 and south Snohomish County chaplains have responded alongside local first responders serving face-to-face as compassionate care liaisons during on-scene death... — Updated 4/16/2020
Vandals tag Edmonds fishing pier
As if these weren't troublesome times enough already. Vandals took to the Edmonds fishing pier recently and scrawled ugly messages on one of the city's most iconic and beautiful... — Updated 4/2/2020
