Aspen Anderson

Skimming devices reported in Everett at gas stations, ATMs

Police warn residents to check for tampering, monitor accounts for fraud.

Jeannie Nicholos points out some of the multi-colored marks on her office wall left by lighting that struck the outside of her home and traveled inside on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett home hit by lightning, catches fire

Family escapes as roof burns; two other homes hit on Camano Island.

Jeannie Nicholos points out some of the multi-colored marks on her office wall left by lighting that struck the outside of her home and traveled inside on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County sheriff Susanna Johnson swears in colleagues during the ceremonial oath of office at the PUD auditorium in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Sheriff, council member elected to lead Snohomish justice council

Dunn and Johnson to co-chair as the council encourages community members to join.

Snohomish County sheriff Susanna Johnson swears in colleagues during the ceremonial oath of office at the PUD auditorium in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Judge sets $2M bail in 1989 Everett murder case

Joseph Andrew Jacquez pleads not guilty in first court appearance after extradition from Nevada.

Four scams that officials say residents should watch out for

Toll scams, jury duty fraud and fake arrest warrants are among the new tactics.

‘An uphill battle’: South County firefighter facing his toughest fight

Nick Jessen, 38, has stage four lung cancer, a disease disproportionately affecting his profession.

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Man shot in leg in after confronting would-be thieves in Lake Stevens

Lake Stevens police said three suspects fled in a white vehicle, and seek public’s help with any information on the case.

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Everett

Davin Alsin appointed as new commissioner on Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue Board

The board filled the vacancy with Alsin, who will serve as commissioner through 2025.

Everett
Everett

Police allege Everett man carried out hate crime with a pipe bomb

Suspect held in alleged hate crime bombing that damaged neighbor’s car.

Everett
Percy Levy, who served 17 years for drug-related crimes, outside his new business Redemption Auto along Highway 99 on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett community advocate arrested on drugs, weapons charges

Police said Percy Levy, who had his sentence commuted by former Washington governor Jay Inslee, possessed a half kilogram of fentanyl.

Percy Levy, who served 17 years for drug-related crimes, outside his new business Redemption Auto along Highway 99 on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington

Crime rings in Arlington possibly linked to Romanian crime organizations

Police warn residents to be vigilent and report any suspicious behavior involving thefts or scams.

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Lynnwood

Police: Man fired gun into Alderwood Mall to steal $20K in sneakers

The man allegedly shot through mall entrances and stole high-end merchandise before reselling it

Lynnwood

Snohomish fire district seeks levy increase to expand staffing

The proposed levy would fund two additional firefighters per shift, the first staffing increase since 2009.

Granite Falls

Woman airlifted to Harborview after residential fire in Granite Falls

Cause of Wednesday’s fire remains under investigation

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Archbishop Murphy High School on Friday, Feb. 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Bail set for former Everett teacher accused of child pornography crimes

In his first court appearance Monday, John Doty pleaded not guilty to possessing sexual depictions of minors. A judge set bail at $250K.

Archbishop Murphy High School on Friday, Feb. 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Searchers recover body of 15-year-old camper from the Beckler River

15-year-old reportedly wandered away from group while intoxicated, deputies said.

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Police link Lake Stevens man to burglaries in King County

Suspect allegedly stole guns, jewelry, vehicles in months-long crime spree

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Everett Police Officer Ruben Oviedo outside of the south precinct on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

One officer hired, 20 more to go: Everett PD faces persistent staffing shortages

Ruben Oviedo steps into uniform as Everett police vacancies weigh on department.

Everett Police Officer Ruben Oviedo outside of the south precinct on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Judge sets bail at $2M for second suspect in Everett fatal shooting

Martin Mirey Alvarez, 18, was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Everett

Two suspects sought in attack, robbery of Marysville bus driver

Anybody with information on the case is encouraged to notify the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.