Lake Stevens

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mental health evaluation delays preceded Lake Stevens police killing

“It’s only a matter of time, when a government entity ignores their obligation,” James Blancocotto’s public defender said.

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Vehicles head south on Highway 9 towards the intersection at 64th Street NE on Thursday, March 2, 2023, near Walmart in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Highway 9 due for more road work between Lake Stevens, Marysville

The state has a contract for crews to go out this year and repair the road between 132nd Street NE and Highway 528.

Vehicles head south on Highway 9 towards the intersection at 64th Street NE on Thursday, March 2, 2023, near Walmart in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Lake Stevens man was arrested on multiple counts of property crimes on Thursday, Feb. 23, in Snohomish, Washington. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Man arrested in Snohomish vandalism, hate crime ‘rampage’

The Lake Stevens suspect seemingly targeted those he had personal grievances with, according to Snohomish police.

A Lake Stevens man was arrested on multiple counts of property crimes on Thursday, Feb. 23, in Snohomish, Washington. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Police tape blocks off an area between two businesses in a residential area along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting that left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Man killed by Lake Stevens police in suspected carjackings identified

James Blancocotto jumped into a detective’s patrol car, according to a warrant providing a detailed account of the police shooting.

Police tape blocks off an area between two businesses in a residential area along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting that left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jenn Gaffney-Flores and Anthony Palko. (Jenn Gaffney-Flores)

Teen faces charges in fatal motorcycle crash near Lake Stevens

Friends of Anthony Palko pushed authorities for action after he was killed last summer. He was 33.

Jenn Gaffney-Flores and Anthony Palko. (Jenn Gaffney-Flores)
Josiah Degenstein

Lake Stevens man with alleged white supremacist ties faces gun charges

Storage units belonging to Josiah Degenstein contained multiple arsenals, according to police.

Josiah Degenstein
Firefighters works through rescue drills during the Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s annual Water Rescue Academy on the Skykomish River Thursday afternoon in Index, Washington on May 5, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Snohomish Regional Fire asks voters for two more commissioners

The district currently has seven commissioners, but it can keep only five. A Feb. 14 special election could change that.

Firefighters works through rescue drills during the Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s annual Water Rescue Academy on the Skykomish River Thursday afternoon in Index, Washington on May 5, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl allegedly dealt to a law enforcement informant in April 2020 by Laura Rodriguez-Moreno, of Lake Stevens. (U.S. Attorney's Office)

Family sentenced for running fentanyl ring at Lake Stevens restaurant

Laura Rodriguez-Moreno pleaded guilty to dealing heroin, meth and fentanyl out of Fuente de Café with her husband and son.

Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl allegedly dealt to a law enforcement informant in April 2020 by Laura Rodriguez-Moreno, of Lake Stevens. (U.S. Attorney's Office)
(Lake Stevens School District)

Charges dropped for Lake Stevens teacher accused of harassing student

Prosecutors won’t pursue misdemeanor sexual assault charges against Mark Hein, who “has been absolved of wrongdoing,” his attorney said.

(Lake Stevens School District)
Karla Wislon holds a champagne glass while celebrating the closing sale of her home in Palm Springs, Ca. on May 14, 2021. (Family photo)

Former state Rep. Karla Wilson, 88, remembered as ‘smart, energetic’

Wilson served the 39th Legislative district from 1985 to 1991. She died Dec. 31.

Karla Wislon holds a champagne glass while celebrating the closing sale of her home in Palm Springs, Ca. on May 14, 2021. (Family photo)
A police K-9 unit patrols the scene along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after an officer shot and killed a man Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

New details emerge in Lake Stevens police killing

The man suspected of stealing a woman’s car tried to get in a patrol car when an officer shot and killed him Jan. 13.

A police K-9 unit patrols the scene along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after an officer shot and killed a man Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Traffic from Costco turns left onto 24th Street SE past a closed South Lake Stevens Road on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

South Lake Stevens Road spur still closed, could open in February

A reader asked when the segment would open because it will cut almost 1.5 miles from his daily bike commute.

Traffic from Costco turns left onto 24th Street SE past a closed South Lake Stevens Road on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A police K-9 unit patrols the scene along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Deadly police shooting under investigation in Lake Stevens

One man was killed in the gunfire south of Frontier Village, investigators said.

A police K-9 unit patrols the scene along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Tara Luckie, 38, left, and her husband Scott Luckie, 37, right, brush cattle at Luckie Farms on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. They keep many of the Highland cattle as pets, but also raise some of them for others as meat. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Cultivating Success class helps newcomers start profitable farms

The 12-week course is starting on Jan. 10. The program was a “reality check” for aspiring farmers, one graduate said.

Tara Luckie, 38, left, and her husband Scott Luckie, 37, right, brush cattle at Luckie Farms on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. They keep many of the Highland cattle as pets, but also raise some of them for others as meat. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Since 1957, Sherwood Community Services has been a place where people with disabilities have the opportunity to live full, independent lives as part of their community.

Helping local youth with disabilities gain full, independent lives

Each year, more than 1500 babies are born in Snohomish, Island and Skagit County with some type of disability or delay, and only 60 per… Continue reading

Since 1957, Sherwood Community Services has been a place where people with disabilities have the opportunity to live full, independent lives as part of their community.
Lena and Brian Schultz stand in front of their home next to their mailbox for letters to Santa at their Lake Stevens home that also serves as the Living Aloha Farm Sanctuary. The couple have been receiving and responding to letters destined for the North Pole since 2019. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Santa, you’ve got mail! Lake Stevens pair has a dropbox for kids’ letters

Lena and Brian Schultz answer letters by hand at their Living Aloha Farm, a sanctuary for cows, goats, sheep and chickens.

Lena and Brian Schultz stand in front of their home next to their mailbox for letters to Santa at their Lake Stevens home that also serves as the Living Aloha Farm Sanctuary. The couple have been receiving and responding to letters destined for the North Pole since 2019. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shawn Frederick (City of Lake Stevens)

Lake Stevens City Council appoints new member to fill vacancy

Attorney Ryan Donoghue was picked by the council Tuesday night. He’ll fill a seat left open by Shawn Fredericks’ departure.

Shawn Frederick (City of Lake Stevens)
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Lake Stevens bans Facebook comments, citing ‘fake city profiles’

The city pointed to an increase in spam and a lack of staff to monitor it. Residents say they’re losing a valuable forum.

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Customers enter and exit the new Costco on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The wait is over as Costco opens in Lake Stevens

The new store, in the works since 2018, opened Friday. Some came for the specials, others had a hankering for hot dogs.

Customers enter and exit the new Costco on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Man identified in fatal Lake Stevens crash

Bradley Gilbert, 52, of Lake Stevens, died in the crash on State Route 92 last week.

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