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In sheriff’s testimony, WA legislators hear a clear threat

Three Washington state senators said the biting testimony Pierce County’s sheriff delivered during a committee hearing Thursday was threatening to legislators. Sheriff Keith Swank delivered the remarks to the Senate...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Jan. 7-13, 2026

Jan. 7 5600 block 224th Street Southwest: Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for a registration violation. The driver fled in a reckless manner and was not pursued. 4600 block 237th...

Free webinar on gun safety Jan. 22

Providence Swedish, the Be SMART campaign and the Snohomish County Health Department invites families to attend a free Injury and Violence Prevention webinar focused on gun safety. According to an...

Protest in Lynnwood, vigil in Edmonds planned following ICE shootings

Protests are scheduled in Lynnwood Saturday, Jan. 10 and in Edmonds Sunday, Jan. 11 in response to recent incidents involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers across the U.S. The...

South County Fire honors off-duty firefighter, cardiologist, others for saving a pickleball player’s life at Edmonds gym

They were in the right place at the right time. On Monday, South County Fire honored an off-duty firefighter and several other community members who leapt into action to...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Dec. 24-29, 2025

Dec. 24 21900 block 66th Avenue West: Patrol responded to a shoplifting report. The suspect fled before officers arrived. 24100 block Van Ry Boulevard: Patrol responded to a report of a...

South Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Tuesday, Dec. 30

With a temperature of 34 degrees in the forecast, the South Snohomish County cold weather shelter will be open Tuesday, Dec. 30. The shelter is located at Maple Park Church,...

One woman dead, 20 displaced after Lynnwood apartment fire

Updated to reflect an increased number of people displaced. South County firefighters responded to an apartment fire Sunday night that left one dead and 20 people displaced after the flames...

South Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Monday, Dec. 29

With a temperature of 34 degrees in the forecast, the South Snohomish County cold weather shelter will be open Monday, Dec. 29. The shelter is located at Maple Park Church,...

South Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Sunday, Dec. 28

With a temperature of 33 degrees in the forecast, the South Snohomish County cold weather shelter will be open Sunday, Dec. 28. The shelter is located at Maple Park Church,...

Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Saturday, Dec. 27

With a temperature of 31 degrees in the forecast, the South County cold weather shelter will be open Saturday, Dec. 27. This follows the planned opening on Friday, Dec. 26. The...

Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Friday, Dec. 26

With a low temperature of 34 degrees in the forecast, the South County cold weather shelter will be open Friday, Dec. 26. The shelter is located at Maple Park Church,...

Suspect taken into custody on I-5 in Lynnwood after allegedly stealing WSP vehicle

The Washington State Patrol said they took a suspect into custody Thursday morning on southbound Interstate 5 in Lynnwood for pushing down a WSP lieutenant and stealing her patrol...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Dec. 17-23, 2025

Dec. 17 4300 block 236th Street Southwest: Patrol responded to a theft report at a residence. 23500 block 58th Avenue West: Patrol responded to a court order violation at a residence....

From the WA State Fire Marshal’s Office: The 12 days of fire safety

December is a month filled with celebration, gatherings, decorations and festive traditions, but it’s also one of the busiest times of year for preventable home fires. From candles and...

Seattle man jailed in alleged robbery attempt at Grocery Outlet store

A 20-year-old Seattle man was booked into Snohomish County Jail earlier this  month after his alleged attempt to steal a bottle of liquor at Grocery Outlet in Mountlake Terrace...

Racial disparities persist with WA state patrol traffic stops

Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows. Washington State Patrol’s total traffic stops statewide dropped slightly in 2024, but remained...

Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: Dec. 10-16, 2025

Dec. 10 4800 block 228th Street Southwest: Patrol assisted Adult Protective Services with an investigation. 4300 block 238th Place: Patrol responded to a harassment report. 23500 block 54th Avenue West: Patrol responded...

Pet fire safety tips from Washington State Fire Marshal

Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are often the result of...

Detectives continue to seek tips to locate Antonio Neill, missing since 2016

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives continue to seek the public’s help in locating Antonio Neill, who has been missing since Dec. 12, 2016, marking the ninth anniversary...

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