Oct. 12 1000 block B Avenue South: A man was arrested for prowling a vehicle. 8200 block 234th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for malicious mischief and assault against his parent. 24100 block Highway 99: A man was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. He and a woman were given referrals for drug…
Public Safety
South County Fire seeks public comments on redistricting proposal
South County Fire is seeking public comment on a plan to update fire commissioner election districts to address population changes identified in the 2020 census. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts. Law requires election districts to be updated…
Reminder: Tsunami siren drill to take place in Edmonds Oct. 21
Edmonds residents and visitors are reminded that there will be a tsunami siren drill set for Thursday, Oct. 21. The drill is scheduled to occur between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will last approximately 15 minutes. The tsunami system is tested once each year, with the actual tsunami warning wail sound played in conjunction…
Plum Tree Plaza’s Aesthetics by G receives WISH Fund Grant
Aesthetics by G is the latest business damaged in the Edmonds’ Plum Tree Plaza arson fire to receive a WISH Fund disaster recovery grant from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. A three-alarm blaze engulfed and destroyed several businesses during an early morning fire on Sept. 11, while smoke and water damaged all others. In total, there…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Oct. 5-11, 2021
Oct. 5 2500 block 196th Street Southwest: Edmonds police K9 assisted the Lynnwood Police Department in searching for an armed robbery suspect. 22200 block Highway 99: A man was arrested for violating a court order and unlawful possession of a firearm during a shooting investigation. 7300 block 213th Place Southwest: Someone attempted to steal a catalytic…
Shoemake brings her ‘superpowers’ to new position as EPD’s community engagement officer
Call her a Renaissance woman. Musician, historian, photographer, artist, world traveler, animal lover, mom and former Edmonds animal control officer Tabatha Shoemake is poised to become an even greater presence in the community as she transitions into her role as the Edmonds Police Department’s new community engagement officer. “I am so excited about serving my…
Sheriff’s Office asking public’s help to find stolen truck filled with woman’s possessions
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a full moving truck from a parking lot in unincorporated Lynnwood early Saturday morning. At approximately 5 a.m., deputies responded to a report from a company located on 196th Street Southwest that a moving truck filled with furniture and other items had been reported stolen….
Edmonds tsunami warning siren gets first big test this week
A new sound is coming to Edmonds, and you’ll get to hear it this Thursday, Oct. 21, at precisely 10:21 a.m. No, the modulated wailing you’ll hear (click here to listen) is not a pre-Halloween arrival of ghouls, Valkyrie or banshees. It’s the first big test of the new tsunami warning siren installed on the…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2021
Sept. 28 228th Street Southwest/Highway 99: A driver was arrested for DUI. 7900 block 196th Place Southwest: A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway. 500 block 5th Avenue South: A subject stole a tool from a business. 24100 block Highway 99: Two women were arrested for shoplifting. 7600 block 212th…
Sponsor spotlight: Snohomish County tsunami sirens will sound warning tone for Great Washington ShakeOut on Oct. 21
A new tsunami siren in the city of Edmonds should help boost tsunami preparedness, but there’s more you should do, too, such as investing in a NOAA Alert Weather Radio and researching the tsunami maps in your area. You should also understand what to do in a tsunami – which is always to go to…
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Everett man pleads guilty to Edmonds’ Boo Han Market shootings
An Everett man pleaded guilty this week to first-degree murder and two first-degree assault charges for shooting three people, killing one at Edmonds’ Boo Han Market in September 2020. Duy Phuong Nguyen, 27, admitted Tuesday in Snohomish County District Court to the shooting that killed his estranged wife’s friend Thanh Vy Ly, a 20-year-old Mountlake…
Council addresses ways to rebalance fire services contract; discusses budget schedule
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday meeting reviewed three proposals for amending the city’s agreement with South County Fire to address a long-term service imbalance that has resulted in non-Edmonds fire units responding more frequently to emergency medical service and fire calls in the city. The council also discussed next steps for considering Mayor Mike…
Lynnwood man sues police who wrongly raided his home in 2018
A Lynnwood man is suing several law enforcement agencies for raiding his home and later determining they had the wrong address. In a lawsuit filed in Snohomish County Superior Court and the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Juan Alberto Castaneda Miranda states that in 2018 he and his girlfriend were asleep when officers burst into…
Learn ‘Sounds of Fire Safety’ during Fire Prevention Week; free virtual home safety class Oct. 13
South County Fire is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. “It’s important to learn the different…
Man wounded during Monday night gunfight in Edmonds’ Hwy 99 neighborhood
An attempted robbery at a Highway 99 motel in Edmonds late Monday night led to a gunfight that sent a 24-year-old Seattle man to the hospital, Edmonds police said. A 24-year-old Seattle is in stable condition at Providence Hospital in Everett with multiple gunshot wounds after attempting to rob another man Emeralds Best Motel, located…
A deep dive into Edmonds PD audit: Small-town approach ‘not without costs’
When Mayor Mike Nelson ordered an audit of the Edmonds Police Department in January, he said it would “do a deep dive into the police department’s service calls and responses, as well as look at all facets of policing and how they impact the community.” A week ago, the mayor released the results, saying the…
Edmonds City Council Oct. 5 set to address fire, EMS service imbalance
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday, Oct. 5 meeting is scheduled to discuss proposals for amending the city’s agreement with South County Fire and Rescue to address a long-term service imbalance that has resulted in non-Edmonds fire units responding more frequently to emergency medical service and fire calls in the city. The City of…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Sept 21-27, 2021
Sept. 21 22200 block Highway 99: A driver was cited for causing a hit-and-run collision. 500 block Dayton Street: A ring was stolen from a consignment store. 7900 block Lake Ballinger Way: A man was removed from a store for harassing staff. 21000 block 83rd Avenue West: A vehicle was prowled. The suspect also damaged…
Fortuna Law, Savvy Thai partner: Donate to Plum Tree Plaza arson victims, receive a $10 gift card
Edmonds Chamber of Commerce members Fortuna Law PLLC and Savvy Thai Cuisine are offering a $10 Savvy Thai gift card to each person who makes a minimum donation of $25 to the Edmonds Chamber Foundation’s WISH Fund. Donations will benefit the businesses affected by the arson at the Plum Tree Plaza in Edmonds on Highway…
State fire marshal: Prepare now for safe use of fireplaces and wood stoves
According to the United States Fire Administration, heating is the second leading cause of home fires. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that you take some time now to prepare for the colder season with a few tips to keep your fireplace or wood stove running efficiently and safely: Have your chimney inspected and…
Fundraiser launched to cover funeral expenses of slain gas station employee
A fundraiser has been launched to cover the funeral expenses for a 60-year-old Snohomish man who was shot to death Sept. 26 at a Chevron gas station at 148th Street Southwest and Highway 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood. According to the account of the incident on the GoFundMe page, the victim — Tejpal Singh — “was opening…
City releases Edmonds Police Department audit report
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson Monday released a report summarizing the results of an outside Edmonds Police Department audit conducted by Center for Public Safety Management, LLC. “Taking active steps to modernize our police department is a priority that benefits the entire community,” Nelson said. “This audit was one step to identify where we are already…
Edmonds business owner pleads guilty to wire fraud in connection with Hwy 99 arson fire
An Edmonds business owner pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Monday to wire fraud related to the April 30, 2018, fire at her business, CJN Miniatures & More, located in the 23000 block of Highway 99 in Edmonds. In the plea agreement, Connie L. Bigelow, 53, admitted she set fire to her business — a dollhouse, miniatures,…
Sheriff’s office seeks suspect in shooting at Lynnwood-area gas station
Detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday morning at a Chevron gas station at 148th Street Southwest and Highway 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood. Deputies responded to the gas station around 5:40 a.m. after receiving the report of a shooting there, Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Courtney O’Keefe said. During the…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Sept. 14-20, 2021
Sept. 14 22000 block Highway 99: A window was broken at a phone store and someone attempted to break in. 23600 block Highway 99: A disturbance between two shoppers was reported at a discount store. 6800 block 220th Street Southwest Warrant: A traffic stop resulted in a warrant arrest. 8400 block 244th Street Southwest: A…