Aug. 17 400 block Main Street: A woman reported assault by unidentified stranger. Victim had minor scratches to face. Suspect was not located. 18100 block 86th Place West: Police responded to a domestic argument between boyfriend, girlfriend, and juvenile child. 9300 block 244th Street Southwest: Officers responded to a vehicle prowl in progress. Suspects left…
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6th annual Overdose Awareness Day event set for Everett Aug. 31
The sixth annual A Night To Remember, A Time To Act will take place on International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31. A resource fair will begin at 5 p.m., with the candlelight vigil and program starting at 6:30 p.m. The event brings members of the community together to remember those who have died…
Following county’s purchase of hotels for temporary housing, what comes next?
When you answer one question, others always follow. That’s what happened when we reported that Snohomish County is buying two hotels to help bring stable housing to peope who are homeless. One of the properties the Snohomish County Council agreed to buy is in Edmonds — the America’s Best Value Inn, on Highway 99. The…
Arson likely cause of early Tuesday morning fire at Lynnwood’s Trinity Place Apartments
A fire at Lynnwood’s Trinity Place Apartments early Tuesday morning, which destroyed four apartment units and displaced 15 residents, was likely set intentionally, officials said. Owned by the YWCA, Trinity Place helps women and children struggling with homelessness and and a lack of housing stability. According to Lynnwood police, officers and South County Fire received multiple…
Edmonds Police Blotter: Aug. 11-16, 2022
Aug. 11 22000 block Highway 99: A man was arrested after causing a disturbance at a gas station and intentionally obstructing traffic. 800 block Caspers Street: A nuisance complaint resulted in a woman’s arrest on a warrant. 22000 block Highway 99: A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle. 23600 block Highway 99: Police…
Fearnehough appointed to South County Fire board
Michael Fearnehough has been appointed to the South County Fire Board of Commissioners. Fearnehough was the board’s unanimous choice to fill a vacant commissioner seat in Election District 2, which includes Lynnwood neighborhoods west of Highway 99 and the unincorporated communities of Esperance, Lake Serene and Picnic Point. He replaces Greg Urban, who resigned from…
Kids life jacket giveaway added to Aug. 18 Lynnwood Fire Camp
South County Fire and Safe Kids Snohomish County, in partnership with Seattle Children’s, will be giving away 100 life jackets for children at the Lynnwood Kids Fire Camp on Aug. 18, starting at 6 p.m., at Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave. W. Fittings are required and the child must be present to receive a free life…
Community discussion on gun safety set for Aug. 25
SnoCo Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America and the Edmonds Police Department are partnering to host a community discussion on gun safety, from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at the police department, 250 5th Ave. N. The event will include a presentation on “the importance of secure firearms storage in protecting kids and…
Free South County Fire kids camps Aug. 18 in Edmonds, Lynnwood
South County Fire is hosting two free Kids Fire Camps on Aug. 18 with fun safety activities for the whole family: – Edmonds Fire Camp, 1-2 p.m., downtown fire station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. – Lynnwood Fire Camp, 6-7 p.m., Lynndale Park, 18927 72nd Ave. W. (before Sandlot Cinemas in the Park). Kids can…
Mountlake Terrace recycle and transfer station to reopen Sunday following Saturday fire
The Snohomish County Solid Waste Southwest Recycle and Transfer Station in Mountlake Terrace was closed on Saturday, Aug.13 due to an onsite fire, but will reopen on Sunday, the county said in a news release. The county said the fire “has been addressed” but the cause wasn’t immediately available. South County Fire spokesperson Leslie Hynes…
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Edmonds Police Blotter: July 26-Aug. 10, 2022
July 26 21200 block 84th Avenue West: Response to a traffic hazard led to a DUI arrest. 21900 block Highway 99: A wallet was dropped in a parking lot and possibly stolen right after. 8000 block 234th Street Southwest: Subject reported being sexually assaulted by their ex. 10500 block Alan-A-Dale Place: A man was arrested…
Competency hearing ordered for Edmonds man charged in wife’s murder
A competency hearing has been ordered for 73-year-old John Shipley of Edmonds to determine his fitness to stand trial for the alleged July 29 murder of his 66-year-old wife Susan in their Westgate-area home. The couple had been married 44 years. Criminal complaint charges were filed in Snohomish County District Court on Aug. 2, giving…
Still time to register for Aug. 22 David Stern Memorial Golf Tournament
There’s still time to register for the Edmonds Police Foundation’s 2022 David Stern Memorial Golf Tournament, set for Monday, Aug. 22 at Harbour Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo. There is an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $135 per person or $540 for a foursome. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s fundraising for portable automated external defibrillator (AED)…
Edmonds K-9 Keb wins search and rescue category; now competing for top hero dog honors
Edmonds search and rescue dog Keb has won the search and rescue category of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, an annual nationwide competition. Keb now is vying for the overall title of “American Humane Hero Dog,” joining six other dogs in pursuit of the top award. A yellow labrador retriever, Keb is owned by…
Happening nearby: Man suspected of firing shots at Lynnwood officer July 5 now in Snohomish County Jail
A man who reportedly fired at a police officer while climbing over a fence at the Lynnwood Pick-n-Pull wrecking yard on Highway 99 July 5 is now in Snohomish County Jail. Lynnwood police said Wednesday that the suspect, 26-year-old Lane Scott Phillips, was arrested in Yakima. Lynnwood police transported him to Snohomish County Jail on…
Scene in Edmonds: Seaview Park serves as National Night Out gathering place
While several Edmonds neighborhoods celebrated National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday night, a central gathering place for many was Seaview Park. At the event, residents joined police officers and elected officials to discuss ways to improve community safety and also had a chance to get to know their neighbors. — Photos by Bridget Smith
Edmonds man suspected of murdering his wife says he ‘saw demons’
A 73-year-old Edmonds man is in custody in Snohomish County Jail as the investigation continues into Friday afternoon’s apparent murder of his 66-year-old wife in their Westgate-area home. According to the police report, the suspect contacted 911 shortly before 5 p.m. July 29 and told the dispatcher that “he had attempted to murder his wife”…
73-year-old Edmonds man in jail facing second-degree murder charges after wife found dead
A 73-year-old Edmonds man has been booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder after his 66-year-old wife was found dead in their Westgate neighborhood home Friday. Police responded to the residence in the 23400 block of 94th Avenue West Friday afternoon after the suspect called 911. In a social media post, Edmonds…
Edmonds Police Blotter: July 12-25, 2022
July 12 22400 block Highway 99: Damage reported to multiple vehicles at a car dealership. Several subjects were captured on video but there was no immediate suspect information. 7200 block 224th Street Southwest: A juvenile who ran away from a school bus stop was later found in the immediate area. 100 block 3rd Avenue South:…
Edmonds police investigating after woman found dead in Westgate home Friday
Edmonds police said Friday that officers and detectives are investigating the death of an Edmonds woman found in a home in the 23400 block of 94th Avenue West Friday afternoon. Police were called to the Westgate neigborhood home just after 5 p.m. and found the deceased woman. A man who called 911 regarding the incident…
St. Alban’s Church extends cooling center through Friday
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds has extended the cooling center open in its parish hall through Friday, July 29. In response to the hot weather in South Snohomish County this week, St. Alban’s since Tuesday has been providing a temporary cooling center for those wishing to get away from the heat. The church, located…
Police partnering with community for National Night Out visits Aug. 2
The Edmonds Police Department will join the community in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime with neighborhood events on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 5-9 p.m. According to EPD Community Engagement Coordinator Tabatha Shoemake, seven neighborhoods across the city so far have registered to have public safety officials visit their neighborhoods on Aug. 2. They are:…
Edmonds police identify and arrest residential burglary suspects Tuesday night
Edmonds police said they arrested two suspects early Tuesday evening in the Westgate neighborhood after a multi-week residential burglary investigation. According to Edmonds police spokesperson Sgt. Josh McClure, the arrests occurred just after 7:30 p.m. at a home in the 10500 block of Alan-a-Dale Place in Edmonds after officers surveilling the area observed a suspect…
Tips for reducing vehicle-caused wildfires
As many people in the Pacific Northwest head out for activities and summer road trips, the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG) offers the reminder that vehicles and other equipment can spark wildfires during the hot and dry months of summer. “During fire season, equipment-sparked fires are the leading cause of wildfires in Oregon and,…
Edmonds police investigating pistol whipping, shots fired at Haines Wharf Park last week
Edmonds police confirmed Tuesday they are investigating an incident at Haines Wharf Park last week in which a man was pistol whipped and shots were fired. According to Edmonds police spokesperson Sgt. Josh McClure, the incident occured as a group of people were gathered at Haines Wharf Park around 1 a.m. July 22. McClure said…