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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
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
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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
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
Support 7 launches virtual chaplain response hotline
POSTED APRIL 10 Since 1981, Support 7 and south Snohomish County chaplains have responded alongside local first responders serving face-to-face as compassionate care liaisons... — Updated 4/10/2020
Mayor names Acting Chief Lawless new police chief
POSTED APRIL 9 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... — Updated 4/9/2020
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
Fire agencies work together on COVID-19 response
Snohomish County fire service agencies are working together in their response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Collaboration started more than a month ago with fire chiefs sharing informat... — Updated 3/31/2020
Crime rates in Edmonds remain similar to previous years, statistics show
Editor's note: With the current health crisis, Edmonds police patrol officers – and every officer and deputy out there – continue to come to work each day and, without... — Updated 3/27/2020
2-alarm fire damages Colonial Pantry in Firdale Village
A two-alarm fire caused more than $400,000 damage to the Colonial Pantry Restaurant in Edmonds Friday, March 13. A customer called 911 at 7:50 a.m. to report a kitchen fire in the... — Updated 3/24/2020
7-Eleven persons of interest in custody
Edmonds police Sgt. Josh McClure announced March 15 that – with the help of the Metro SWAT team, local authorities in Enumclaw, available information, and tips from the community... — Updated 3/19/2020
UPDATE: 2-alarm fire damages Colonial Pantry in Firdale Village
UPDATE 2-alarm fire damages Colonial Pantry in Firdale Village A two-alarm fire caused more than $400,000 damage to the Colonial Pantry Restaurant in Edmonds Friday, March 13. A... — Updated 3/16/2020
BREAKING: 2 7-Eleven homicide suspects in custody
Edmonds police Sgt. Josh McClure announced toay, March 15, that – with the help of the Metro SWAT team and local authorities in Enumclaw – two people of interest were taken... — Updated 3/15/2020
New search gear to assist with helicopter rescues
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team say the acquisition of a new helicopter-based search system could help increase rescuer safety and the odds of saving lives in the... — Updated 3/12/2020
Police release new information on 7-Eleven homicide
Edmonds Police detectives have been able to learn additional information, but continue to seek the public's help in solving the murder of Nagendiram Kandasamy. He was killed early... — Updated 3/5/2020 Full story
'This is a really rare occurrence'
Although the investigation is continuing, Edmonds police say last Friday morning's murder of a store clerk is something that just doesn't happen in Edmonds. Now it has. "I can't thi... — Updated 2/27/2020
Edmonds homicide: 'This is a really rare occurrence'
UPDATED MONDAY, FEB. 24 The Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim of a homicide at the Edmonds 7-11 on HIghway 99 on Friday: 64-year-old Nagendiram... — Updated 2/26/2020
Remembrance at 7-11 in Edmonds
Flowers, candles, and remembrances have been placed in front of the 7-11 in Edmonds where a store clerk was shot to death Friday, Feb. 21. The police are continuing their... — Updated 2/22/2020
7-11 clerk found dead in Edmonds
A customer entering the 7-11 Store at 8101 238th St. SW Friday morning, Feb. 21, found the store clerk lying on the floor, unresponsive and bleeding, according to Edmonds police... — Updated 2/21/2020
Apply for volunteer firefighter support position
South County Fire is now accepting applications for the position of volunteer firefighter support. This position provides support services at fire scenes such as air bottle refills and lighting using South County Fire’s AIR10... — Updated 2/20/2020
South County Fire welcomes new Fire Corps volunteers
South County Fire welcomes five new volunteers to Fire Corps. Fire Corps volunteers serve the community and assist in promoting public safety in a variety of ways, including fire... — Updated 2/20/2020
Police seek leads in possible child luring
Officers and detectives with the Edmonds Police Department are working with Lynnwood police to identify the person or persons who have approached children in the area of College... — Updated 2/13/2020
Police seek leads in possible child luring
Officers and detectives with the Edmonds Police Department are working with Lynnwood police to identify the person or persons who have approached children in the area of College... — Updated 2/11/2020
Sheriff reinstates deputy who killed Edmonds man
A Snohomish County Sheriff's deputy has his job back, thanks to new Sheriff Adam Fortney. He reinstated Deputy Arthur Wallin on Jan. 17 to full commissioned status as a Deputy... — Updated 1/23/2020
