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From CPR to overdose recovery, South County Fire focuses on saving lives

More than 85 times each day, on average, firefighters in southwest Snohomish County respond to someone’s call for emergency medical help. Those calls can range from cardiac arrest to...

Brier Police chief graduates from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command

Brier Police Chief Alexander Hawley has graduated from the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) at the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety in November 2025, according to...

South County Fire open house at Lake Serene Station April 9

South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Visit your fire station,...

South County Fire public educator recognized for child passenger safety efforts

South County Fire’s Megan LeBlanc has accepted the 2025 Community Education Award from Snohomish County’s Target Zero Task Force. South County Fire partners with the Target Zero Task Force to...

South County Fire Chief Shaughn Maxwell sworn in

South County Fire Chief Shaughn Maxwell was sworn in Tuesday to lead Snohomish County’s largest fire agency. Maxwell took the oath of office during a Change of Command Ceremony, where...

Three South County Fire Commissioners sworn in

South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, during a meeting Tuesday. Commissioner Joe Wankelman joins the board after being elected in November...

Firefighters to host 9/11 memorial ceremony in Edmonds

Firefighters from South County Fire will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sept. 11, 9:11 a.m., at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at Downtown Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275...

South County Fire honored for program working to break cycle of addiction

Snohomish County EMS Agency (SCEMSA) recently recognized the team behind an innovative program working to break the cycle of addiction while saving taxpayer dollars. Captain Keith Sharp and Community Health...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 27-Sept. 2

The Mountlake Terrace Police Department responded to 393 incidents during the week of Aug. 27. Two new cases were assigned this week, including a sex offense and a Child Protective...

State Fire Marshal’s Office: Fire safety for older adults

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that adults over the age of 65 are 2.6 times more likely to perish in a fire than the general population. Last year in...

MLT police first- and second-quarter reports: Domestic violence down

Mountlake Terrace Police Chief Pete Caw and Cmdr. Scott King presented the department’s first- and second-quarter reports during the Aug. 28 city council meeting. Caw stated that the department is...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 20-26, 2025

The Mountlake Terrace Police Department responded to 434 incidents during the week of Aug. 20. There were two warrant arrests, one in the 6000 block of 236th Street Southwest and...

Labor Day weekend safety: From the State Fire Marshal’s Office

Labor Day weekend is a time for celebration and relaxation, but it is also a period when increased outdoor activities can elevate the risk of fire incidents. As the...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 13-19, 2025

Mountlake Terrace police officers responded to 462 incidents during the week of Aug. 13. There was one verbal domestic dispute reported in the 5800 block of 236th Street Southwest. Three vehicle...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12, 2025

The Mountlake Terrace Police Department reported one vehicle prowl for the week of Aug. 6-12 in the 24300 block of 58th Place West. Police reported three warrant arrests at: 6000 block...

Mountlake Terrace Blotter: July 30-Aug. 5, 2025

July 30 4300 block 212th Street Southwest: Patrol responded to a robbery report at a business. Three unidentified subjects stole merchandise and assaulted the employee during their escape. The investigation...

Upcoming kids fire camps offer free fun for whole family

 South County Fire is hosting four upcoming Kids Fire Camps with fun safety activities for the whole family. Kids of all ages can participate in a firefighter challenge obstacle course,...

MLT city manager responds to Flock cameras

Mountlake Terrace City Manager Jeff Niten on Wednesday issued a city "statement of values" in response to public concerns regarding the Flock license plate-reading system approved by the Mountlake Terrace...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: July 16-22, 2025

July 16 21900 block 64th Avenue West: Theft was reported at a residence. 21500 block 48th Avenue West: Officers assisted Child Protective Services at a residence. 6000 block 236th Street Southwest: Harassment...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: July 9-15, 2025

July 9 4600 block 226th Street Southwest: Fraud was reported at a residence. 22700 block 58th Avenue West: Officers responded to a trespass report at a residence. 24300 block 56th Avenue West:...

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