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A cold weather shelter operated by Volunteers of America Western Washington will open at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood on Monday, January 20. Check-in begins at 7 p.m., providing hot meals and beds, with transportation available from designated locations. This initiative addresses urgent community needs during extreme weather conditions.
The Greater Everett Area will host the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration on January 19 and 20, 2024. Sponsored by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee, this two-day event features a keynote speech by Pastor J.J. Frank, a performance by the community choir, and a march and rally. The theme is 'Mission Possible: Working Together To Achieve The Dream.'
An Amtrak train collided with a semi-truck that became stuck on the tracks in Auburn, Washington, on January 18, 2025, with 157 passengers aboard. Eyewitness video captured the moment of impact, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the truck driver will face any charges.
A Good Samaritan and an off-duty firefighter rescued an elderly woman whose car had driven down a boat ramp and into Lake Stevens due to poor visibility. The incident occurred on January 17, 2025, prompting immediate action from bystanders and emergency services. Fortunately, both the driver and the rescuer were treated for cold water exposure but were otherwise safe.
As dangerously cold temperatures descend on Snohomish County, cold weather shelters have opened to safeguard vulnerable community members. The Snohomish Evangelical Free Church and other local shelters are providing essential resources, including food and warmth, to those in need during this critical time. Outreach experts emphasize the life-saving importance of these shelters as hypothermia risks rise.
Two individuals were shot at the B&I Public Marketplace in Lakewood, WA, during an argument on January 17, 2025. The victims, a man and an innocent bystander woman, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while police continue to search for the shooter who fled the scene. The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in local shopping areas.
A recent late-night shooting on Aurora Avenue in Seattle has forced Empire Insurance Brokers to close its location and relocate to Snohomish County after nearly 50 years of service. Owner Ryan Ferrie cited escalating gun violence as the final straw, highlighting the ongoing issues of crime and public safety in the area. Councilmember Moore acknowledged the situation, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the violence linked to prostitution.
Everett Police are actively searching for a suspect involved in the stabbing of a 13-year-old boy as he walked to school on Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred near Broadway and 25th Street, has prompted a significant police response, including K9 units and drones, while community efforts to gather information continue.
Seattle's Pier 70, known for its appearance on MTV's "The Real World," has been sold for $11 million to Landmark Event Co., a significant increase from its 1995 purchase price of $276,316. The sale includes two parcels on the waterfront, with plans for leasing potential despite current vacancies.
Washington, D.C. is bracing for significant road closures and security measures in preparation for the 60th Presidential Inauguration scheduled for January 20, 2025. With the event designated as a national special security event, the Metropolitan Police Department and other agencies have coordinated extensive plans to ensure public safety, including the activation of thousands of officers and National Guard members.