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Edmonds Chamber president reelected to South County Fire board
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners has reelected Greg Urban as chair and Chris Teofilak as vice chair. Urban is president and CEO of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce.... — Updated 1/13/2022
South County Fire updates commissioner election districts
South County Fire Board of Commissioners have unanimously approved new fire election district boundaries to balance population based on the latest federal census counts, as required... — Updated 12/9/2021
By Police officers on Woodway, E-W campus after threats reported
An Edmonds Police officer patrolled the grounds of the old Woodway campus throughout the day on Dec. 2 after possible threats were reported at Scriber Lake High School. No incidents were reported. In addition, there have been... — Updated 12/9/2021
Mill Creek woman hit by vehicle in Edmonds
A Mill Creek woman was struck Saturday, Nov. 27, while crossing Walnut Street at Fifth Avenue South, according to Acting Assistant Police Chief Josh McClure. “An officer was on the scene moments after the collision,” McClure... — Updated 12/2/2021
David Chan sworn in at South County Fire; Drew Burnett thanked
David Chan was sworn in this week to replace Drew Burnett on the South County Fire board of commissioners following certification of the general election results. Chan has been a... — Updated 12/2/2021
South County Fire offers safety list for holidays
As the holiday season gets underway, South County Fire offers this checklist to help you deck the halls safely: – Replace strings of lights if cords are worn, broken or have... — Updated 12/2/2021
South County Fire offers tips for safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with three times as many an average day, according to the National Fire Protection Association. South County Fire shares these... — Updated 11/23/2021
7-Eleven shooting: No update
Nineteen months after a fatal shooting at a convenience store on Highway 99 in Edmonds, there is still no conclusion to an event that took the life of a beloved community member.... — Updated 11/18/2021
Lynnwood confirms new Municipal Court judge
On Nov. 8, the Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved Mayor Nicola Smith's appointment of Valerie Bouffiou to serve as Lynnwood's next Municipal Court judge. Bouffiou, a... — Updated 11/18/2021
Boo Han shooter sentenced to more than 45 years
Duy Phuong Nguyen, who last month pled guilty to first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault that left one woman dead and a man and woman injured, has been sentenced... — Updated 11/12/2021
Municipal Court to begin relicensing program, passport processing
Edmonds Municipal Court will begin its new relicensing program Nov. 2. The goal of the program is to enable people to get their driver's licenses and drive legally while making paym... — Updated 11/4/2021
South County Fire names 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. According to South County Fire, throughout... — Updated 10/28/2021
Fire department: Child window falls at record levels in county
South County Fire is urging parents and caregivers of young children to take precautions as injuries from child window falls are nearing record-setting levels in Snohomish County.... — Updated 9/16/2021
Pedestrian safety campaign begins in Edmonds and Lynnwood
The Edmonds Police Department, Lynnwood Police Department, South County Fire and Snohomish County Target Zero are teaming up to focus on safety in busy corridors where... — Updated 9/2/2021
Fully-staffed Woodway police to focus on speeders
Woodway Mayor Mike Quinn, in an update to Town residents, said the Town has received several speeding complaints over the past couple of months. But now that the Woodway Police Department is fully staffed, officers will prioritize... — Updated 8/5/2021
'Officers will continue to provide professional services'
Editor's note: Interim Police Chief Michelle Bennett released the following statement this week concerning new police reforms. Recent police reforms, mandated by the Washington... — Updated 8/5/2021
3 finalists named for Edmonds police chief
Three candidates for the position of Edmonds police chief have been selected to move forward to the final steps in the selection process: current Acting Police Chief Michelle... — Updated 7/29/2021
Carjacking suspect arrested in Edmonds | Police and Fire Briefs
Edmonds police arrest carjacking suspect at 220th and 80th Edmonds police arrested a suspect in a carjacking incident Monday, July 26, in Lynnwood. According to Lynnwood Police spokesperson Joanna Small, it was just before 10 p.m.... — Updated 7/29/2021
Improving accountability the goal of governor's bills
Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed a dozen House and Senate bills in an effort to improve accountability for law enforcement in Washington state, including one sponsored by Rep. Strom... — Updated 6/10/2021
Edmonds Police Foundation: 25 years of service
The Edmonds Police Foundation marked a milestone last month as it celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Edmonds Police Foundation was created as a community-based organization to... — Updated 5/27/2021
Alan Correa named Woodway police chief
The Town of Woodway has a new police chief: Alan Correa. Former Chief Doug Hansen retired at the end of April. Woodway Mayor Mike Quinn, who announced the appointment in an update to residents, noted that Correa has served as a... — Updated 5/26/2021
Street racing increasing, but it's not an issue in Edmonds
A regional problem of street racing has multiple agencies joining to focus on an important public safety issue. The Washington State Patrol announced in a May 14 news release that in early 2021 multiple law enforcement agencies in... — Updated 5/26/2021
Edmonds' Omar Gamez named Probation Officer of the Year
Edmonds Municipal Court Probation Officer Omar Gamez was named Probation Officer of The Year by the Washington State Misdemeanant Probation Association (MPA), an honor given to one... — Updated 4/29/2021
Police say train death appears to be deliberate
Mary Simmons is still trying to process what she saw late in the day Tuesday, March 23. A trip to the off-leash dog park turned horrific when she witnessed a pedestrian struck and... — Updated 4/1/2021
Foundation gives goodie bag to Edmonds PD Department
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, the Edmonds Police Foundation recognized the dedication of the Edmonds Police Department with a special "goodie bag" drop for all of the... — Updated 4/1/2021
