He turned ‘pretty much everything he picked up into a weapon’

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He turned ‘pretty much everything he picked up into a weapon’

During a standoff with Edmonds police at a motel, a man with three axes trashed the place.

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Swindled victims thought they were renting a Tulalip house

While the real owners were away, a man allegedly hung his photos on the wall and advertised the…

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Everett neighbors endure burglaries, drugs — and now bullets

A boy, 17, and a man, 23, were wounded by gunfire over the weekend, and residents have had…

Students take the lead at gun violence forum

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Students take the lead at gun violence forum

A spectrum of gun-related topics — and opinions — drew a crowd to a town hall hosted by…

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Man gets 21 months for break-in at hangar where he fought cop

He got into a fight with an off-duty sheriff’s sergeant, who was awaiting the thief’s return.

NW Gold Buyers pawn shop raided by police

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NW Gold Buyers pawn shop raided by police

Authorities believe its owner has been accepting stolen goods for years.

They’re reaching out to the homeless in the north county

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They’re reaching out to the homeless in the north county

Arlington and Marysville police and social workers now offer aid and services on the streets.

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New law enforcement team on-call for child abductions

They’ve been training this week at the Everett campus of Washington State University.

Marysville Fire Department recruit Katie Hereth eyes a cone, marking the finish line, as she hauls a 5-inch, 140-pound line 200 feet in Snohomish County’s first fire training academy obstacle course at the South County Snohomish Fire & Rescue training grounds Monday in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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The hoses are heavy at the new firefighter training academy

After years of learning the basics in North Bend, now recruits can practice closer to home.

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Suspect held in 3 Lynnwood drug store robberies

The man claimed he was dying of a cough and needed cough syrup wth codeine.

Sheriff’s office planning first full-scale search for man

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Sheriff’s office planning first full-scale search for man

Jacob Hilkin was last seen at a homeless camp. Several attempts to find him proved fruitless.

Dad accused of assault which left infant with brain damage

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Dad accused of assault which left infant with brain damage

Police say his story — that he tripped on the stairs while carrying her — is full of…

Police seek well-traveled pickpockets after thefts here

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Police seek well-traveled pickpockets after thefts here

Images and video have been released after thefts in Everett, Lynnwood and elsewhere in the metro area.

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Rape involving students reported at Sultan Middle School

The school district and sheriff’s office are saying little, but officials sought to dispel rumors.

This tale goes full circle

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This tale goes full circle

Courthouse courier’s stolen bicycle is recovered with the help of a marshal.

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Surprised burglar grabs off-duty officer’s Taser, jolts him

The deputy had staked out his Arlington airport hangar, anticipating a thief. He wound up in a fight.

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Suspect says he figured out how to hack retail gift cards

He stole at least $249,000 from Target alone, say police, who think he’s part of a fraud ring.

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After fast wrong-way chase on I-5: ‘I’m sorry! I’m an idiot!’

The suspect, a convict, was already involved in about a dozen pending felony cases.

Investigators unable to determine cause of apartment fire

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Investigators unable to determine cause of apartment fire

Twin toddlers were rescued after being found hiding in their mother’s smoke-filled bedroom.

Beheading victim served in the Air Force

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Beheading victim served in the Air Force

Jacob Gonzales, a “person of interest” in her killing, might be bound for Las Vegas.