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Donation will help Support 7 assist trauma victims
The Lynnwood Elks Lodge #2171 recently donated $4,000 to Support 7, allowing it to continue to serve the south Snohomish County community in crisis and first responders on scene... — Updated 3/30/2023
Flammable and combustible liquid safety
Flammable and combustible liquids are all around us –in the workplace, traveling on our highways, and even in our homes. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the technical definition of flammable and combustible... — Updated 3/30/2023
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Campaign offers tips to reduce auto thefts
Following a 45% increase in stolen vehicles in 2022 over 2021, the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA) has launched a public awareness campaign in an attempt to help... — Updated 3/23/2023
Suspect rams van into Edmonds pot shop, gets away
A suspect who rammed a pot shop in Edmonds was able to elude police. Just before 3 a.m. Thursday, March 3, Edmonds police officers responded to a commercial alarm at Dank's Wonder... — Updated 3/9/2023
Edmonds woman convicted of insurance fraud
An Edmonds woman pled guilty to committing insurance fraud after an investigation completed by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU). In a news release, the Office of the Insurance Commission... — Updated 3/9/2023
Police dogs could be trained to find fentanyl
The war against the use of illegal fentanyl could get some extra help in the future from drug-sniffing dogs trained to detect the substance. That's the intent of House Bill 1635,... — Updated 2/23/2023
Edmonds PD debuts automated texts, emails
The Edmonds Police Department on Feb. 8 launched a program to update 911 callers and crime victims about their incidents. The new tool is a fully automated system that keeps... — Updated 2/9/2023
South County Fire seeks Fire Corps volunteers
You can help promote public safety and education as a Fire Corps volunteer with South County Fire. Fire Corps members serve the community in a non-emergency role. Volunteer... — Updated 1/19/2023
Edmonds PD hosting 2nd Community Police Academy
The Edmonds Police Department will host its second Community Police Academy class starting in March. It's a free nine-week program that can provide community members insight into po... — Updated 1/19/2023
Attic, house fires | Sirens Briefs
Attic fire at Edmonds home causes $250,000 damage No one was injured in an early morning house fire in Edmonds Sunday, Jan. 8. The resident told firefighters he was awake when smoke alarms sounded around 5 a.m. at the one-story... — Updated 1/12/2023
Workers discover fatality at construction site | Police Briefs
Fatality at Edmonds construction site Construction workers arriving at the site of the future Anthology of Edmonds at 212th Street SW and 72nd Avenue West on Tuesday, Jan. 3, found a deceased body, according to Edmonds Police.... — Updated 1/5/2023
Fire and life safety gift ideas
What about safety gifts? The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office says it wants to keep fire and life safety in the forefront when shoppers search for the perfect gift. If you’re having a difficult time trying to figure out w... — Updated 12/22/2022
Sheriff's Office debuts public-facing crime data dashboard
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has announced its first-ever public-facing crime data dashboard. The Sheriff’s Office developed an interactive digital dashboard that encompasses crime data, crime trends, domestic... — Updated 12/8/2022
Fire displaces residents on 92nd Ave. W
A fire at an Edmonds home on Nov. 13 caused more than $140,000 in damages and displaced two residents. The fire was reported at 8:13 p.m. at a two-story house in the 22100 block of... — Updated 11/23/2022
'I-5 Stilly Doe' identified using DNA technology
Last week, Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office staff announced the identification of “I-5 Stilly Doe,” an individual who had been found in the Stillaguamish River near I-5 in 1980 but had been unidentified for the... — Updated 11/23/2022
Firefighters rescue man in Meadowdale house fire
South County Fire crews rescued a man from a house fire in the Meadowdale area tonight. The fire was reported at 6:12 p.m. in the 15700 block of 52nd Avenue West in unincorporated Edmonds. A woman and her son safely exited the... — Updated 11/17/2022
E-W principal told students to stay in classrooms
A 15-year-old boy armed with a handgun was arrested at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Thursday, thanks to a tip from a student. The student was in a classroom, according to Edmonds... — Updated 10/6/2022
Train strikes vehicle on tracks; no injuries
A BNSF train struck a vehicle near West Dayton Street Saturday after a 77-year-old man inadvertently turned onto the tracks shortly after 7:40 p.m. Saturday. According to Sgt. Josh... — Updated 10/6/2022
Edmonds PD chief joins others in calling for changes in laws
Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett is featured in a video released last week by Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney that advocated for "supporting public safety and providing... — Updated 9/29/2022
Police seek suspect vehicle in Ranch 99 incident
Edmonds Police continue investigating the indecent liberties assault at Ranch 99 Market on Highway 99 Sept. 13 just after 8 p.m. Initial information from witnesses indicated that... — Updated 9/22/2022
Fraudulent Edmonds asbestos contractor sentenced to jail
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced that Derrick Boss, owner of Above & Beyond Asbestos Removal in Bothell, was sentenced to 105 days in jail and ordered to pay full... — Updated 9/8/2022
Police Foundation golf tournament was a success
Edmonds Police Foundation says its annual David Stern Memorial Golf Tournament in Mukilteo was a successful one. "This year, we were truly blessed with over 90 golfers, 10 sponsors... — Updated 8/31/2022
Regional violent crime reduction unit formed
The Everett Police Department, Lynnwood Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Snohomish County Prosecutors Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have launched a regional violent crime reduction unit to ta... — Updated 8/25/2022
South County Fire appoints new commissioner
Michael Fearnehough has been appointed to the South County Fire Board of Commissioners. Fearnehough was the board's unanimous choice to fill a vacant commissioner seat in Election... — Updated 8/25/2022
Harassing text; warrants; lawn-chair stealer | Police Beat
July 25 IDK & IDC Resident reported unwanted and harassing text and social media messages from ex. 21300 block 80th Ave. W. Down the drain Plumbing tools reported stolen from... — Updated 8/4/2022
