A major fire broke out on the Everett waterfront Monday morning in an apparently difficult location. (Sue Misao / The Herald) 20181008

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Everett boater gets house arrest for fraud in marina fire

He lost his boat in a 2018 fire. But valuables he claimed were destroyed weren’t burned. He sold…

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Snohomish County deputy charged with child rape

Anthony Zayas, 26, claimed he did not know the girl he met on Tinder was 14, charging papers…

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Boyfriend charged with murder in beating at Tulalip casino

Nomeneta Tauave, 33, fled while his girlfriend was loaded into an ambulance, the charges say.

Via video monitor, Terrence Miller, a retiree living in the Edmonds area, pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Jody Loomis in 1972, during his arraignment at Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Man convicted in 1972 murder died by suicide, autopsy shows

Hours before being found guilty, Terrence Miller died of a gunshot wound — the same cause of death…

Terrence Miller listens to testimony during his trial at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Suspect in 1972 murder kills himself; jury finds him guilty

Terrence Miller, 78, apparently took his own life as jurors in his cold-case murder trial were reaching a…

Terrance Miller listens to testimony during his trial at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Defense challenges integrity of DNA evidence in 1972 murder

Jurors are deliberating the fate of Terrence Miller, 78, who is accused of killing Jody Loomis, then 20.

Jana Smith places her sister Jody Loomis' boot back into an evidence bag while testify on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Trial in Mill Creek murder tests memories of 48 years ago

Jody Loomis’ sister testified this week in the trial of a man accused of killing the 20-year-old in…

As seen in body-camera video, an Everett police sergeant places handcuffs on Joseph Michael Hill, 39, while kneeling on his back. Everett's chief says it was reasonable use of force. Hill's attorney disagrees. (Everett Police Department) 20200524

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Plea deal reached in case of Black man pinned by Everett cop

Joseph Hill’s arrest led Everett police to amend their policy. All charges except resisting arrest were dropped.

Three people were shot at the Boo Han Oriental Market Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, off of Highway 99 in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Charges: Boo Han shooter stalked wife, sent alarming texts

Duy Nguyen is charged with killing his wife’s friend and wounding two others at an Edmonds market.

Terrence Miller watches as deputy prosecutor Craig Matheson makes the opening statements at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 in Everett, Washington. Miller is accused of the murder of Jody Loomis in 1972.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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DNA on a boot: Trial opens in 1972 killing of Jody Loomis

Terrence Miller, now 78, is accused in the shooting death of Loomis, who was 20 years old.

Like almost all workplaces in 2010, masks are now the norm at Snohomish County 911 due to COVID-19. Dispatchers have been split into two campuses to increase distance between workers. (Courtesy of Snohomish County 911.)

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Despite virus scare at local 911 center, the calls don’t stop

A Snohomish County dispatcher tested positive for the virus last month. If not for precautions, it could’ve been…

Cassandra Lopez-Shaw (left) and Robert Grant.

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Lone local judge race: Defense attorney vs. deputy prosecutor

Cassandra Lopez-Shaw would be the county’s first Latina judge. Robert Grant is endorsed by retiring judge Eric Lucas.

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Judge tosses manslaughter case for Lynnwood medical worker

No jury would find Sunkyong Oh, a nursing assistant, guilty of causing a cancer patient’s death, a judge…

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Shooter gets 40 years for killing teen in Everett drug deal

A jury found David Wright, 33, guilty of first-degree murder for shooting Raul Cuadros, 19.

Sex worker gets 14 years for shooting Everett man in head

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Sex worker gets 14 years for shooting Everett man in head

The client survived for three days in his own blood. Marissa Wallen apologized to him Wednesday.

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Gold Bar ex-councilman gets federal prison for child porn

Brian Diaz, a pharmacist and genetic researcher, is still awaiting trial for possession of methamphetamine.

48 years after Jody Loomis was killed, a trial draws near

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48 years after Jody Loomis was killed, a trial draws near

Defendant Terrence Miller’s lawyers asked to delay the murder trial beyond October. A judge denied the motion.

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Police: Marysville wife runs over, kills husband of 45 years

David Thompson claimed the relationship was “toxic.” But they reconciled. His wife is now accused of murder.

Granite Falls protesters rally for social justice, unity

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Granite Falls protesters rally for social justice, unity

For a while, it appeared there would be dueling rallies on the same night in the east county…

Charge: Suspect had chemicals used in 1993 Bothell killing

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Charge: Suspect had chemicals used in 1993 Bothell killing

Alan Dean is accused in death of Melissa Lee, 15. He refused to cooperate in a Monday court…