Caitlin Tompkins

Snohomish to discuss salary for new strong mayor

The Snohomish City Council plans to resume its discussion about potential salaries for a new strong mayor Tuesday. In December, the city of… Continue reading

How the Housing Hope program works

As housing prices in Snohomish County rise, Housing Hope is connecting people with affordable homes. The nonprofit started the Team HomeBuilding program in 1990. It… Continue reading

Snohomish City Council considers allowing marijuana stores

The Snohomish City Council is asking people to weigh in on the idea of allowing marijuana stores to open in town. The council… Continue reading

911 calls released in fatal altercation between police, man

Newly released audio recordings document Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies urgently calling for help before the death of a man who appeared to be… Continue reading

District 1’s newest firefighters learn lessons of speed, safety

District 1’s newest firefighters learn lessons of speed, safety

Firefighters train to be speedy. Modern homes tend to burn faster than older ones, studies show. It wasn’t until the past few years… Continue reading

District 1’s newest firefighters learn lessons of speed, safety

Probe continues into blaze in Everett that killed 2 women

At the end of the front walk, below the dangling pieces of caution tape, people left three vases of purple and yellow tulips.… Continue reading

Everett breaks record for amount of rainfall

A climatologist says record-breaking rains aren’t so bad. The lettuce and spinach sprouts in his garden are growing. Slugs hiding in the underbrush… Continue reading

School bus driver who sought girl for sex is sentenced

A former bus driver with the Edmonds School District who was arrested last year during a child sexual abuse sting was sentenced to… Continue reading

Two loyal customers fight to save Snohomish’s JCPenney

A couple of women are hoping to save a JCPenney store beloved by generations of families in Snohomish. The store is one of… Continue reading

Man electrocuted by downed power line in Gold Bar

A man died after he came in contact with a downed power line in Gold Bar on Monday evening. People in the… Continue reading

Everett holds public forum to discuss drug addiction

She tells her daughter’s story to show that it can happen to anyone. Penny LeGate, of Seattle, shared her experience Thursday night with… Continue reading

Detectives seek witnesses to vehicular assault in Marysville

Detectives are seeking help from people who might have witnessed a suspected vehicular assault early Monday morning in Marysville. A gray Honda Accord… Continue reading

Providing more than the expected: Diane Pedack works with the childrens’ clothes inventory at Operation School Bell, which includes a wonderful selection of fine hand-knitted hats and scarfs. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Operation School Bell gives out new clothing to students in need

They have replaced many pairs of graying socks. Members of the Assistance League of Everett helped more than 4,600 students in pre-school through… Continue reading

Providing more than the expected: Diane Pedack works with the childrens’ clothes inventory at Operation School Bell, which includes a wonderful selection of fine hand-knitted hats and scarfs. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

3-hour standoff with police in Mukilteo ends peacefully

A Kirkland woman reportedly pointed an Old West-style revolver at a police sergeant before barricading herself in a Mukilteo house Monday. Police were… Continue reading

Time running out for Yemeni students at Edmonds college

He said it is a daunting waiting game. A dozen Yemeni students attending Edmonds Community College are trying to piece together a future… Continue reading

Secret to a 70-year marriage? Forgiveness, love, compassion

Secret to a 70-year marriage? Forgiveness, love, compassion

Their life together began 71 years ago. It was 1946. Eldon Piercy, now 90, had been home for almost a year after World… Continue reading

Secret to a 70-year marriage? Forgiveness, love, compassion
Arlington mom of distracted driving victim works to keep others safe

Arlington mom of distracted driving victim works to keep others safe

The driver passed three orange signs urging caution. Cody Meyer, 23, of Arlington, was directing traffic in a construction zone that day in… Continue reading

Arlington mom of distracted driving victim works to keep others safe
Police, faith leaders join to make Lynnwood a more welcome place

Police, faith leaders join to make Lynnwood a more welcome place

Police are joining forces with faith leaders throughout Lynnwood to make the city a safer and more welcoming place. Police Chief Tom Davis… Continue reading

Police, faith leaders join to make Lynnwood a more welcome place
Tree falls, kills teenage girl at Meadowdale Beach Park

Tree falls, kills teenage girl at Meadowdale Beach Park

A teenage girl was killed Friday after being hit by a falling tree at Meadowdale Beach Park. It happened around 2:45 p.m. at… Continue reading

Tree falls, kills teenage girl at Meadowdale Beach Park

Police warn of phone scammers pretending to be kidnappers

A 36-year-old mother received a call Wednesday morning from an odd number. It wasn’t from Washington. A young teen was crying on the… Continue reading