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Ex-county clerk cleared of theft, still faces 3 felony charges

EVERETT — A jury acquitted a former Snohomish County clerk of stealing money from a county lock box…

90-day sentence for 2014 crash that killed Stanwood teen

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90-day sentence for 2014 crash that killed Stanwood teen

EVERETT — Even after he escaped a prison sentence for causing the 2014 crash that killed a Stanwood…

Suspect, fugitive John Reed faces lawsuit in Oso homicide

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Suspect, fugitive John Reed faces lawsuit in Oso homicide

OSO — U.S. marshals and cops aren’t the only ones looking for fugitive John Blaine Reed, a former…

After jury-room drama, a guilty verdict in 2002 slaying

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After jury-room drama, a guilty verdict in 2002 slaying

EVERETT — The small white rose pendant Julie Mohr was given more than a decade ago after first…

Jurors ‘start over,’ deliver guilty verdict for 2002 slaying

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Jurors ‘start over,’ deliver guilty verdict for 2002 slaying

UPDATE: A Snohomish County jury on Thursday found John Alan Whitaker guilty of aggravated murder and conspiracy to…

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Trial begins for former county clerk accused of embezzling

EVERETT — Her initials may have been on the paperwork, but that doesn’t prove that a former Snohomish…

Case of 2002 Rachel Burkheimer homicide goes to jurors

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Case of 2002 Rachel Burkheimer homicide goes to jurors

EVERETT — The fate of a 2002 murder case remained murky Monday after a Snohomish County judge sent…

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Guilty plea in Marysville hit-and-run injury accident

EVERETT — David Antle admitted that when he struck the jogger on the side of the road he…

Lawyers in 2002 homicide trial say client’s rights were violated

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Lawyers in 2002 homicide trial say client’s rights were violated

EVERETT — Lawyers planned to make closing arguments Monday in the case against a man accused of taking…

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Man who robbed Bothell bank on bike sentenced to 13 years

EVERETT — Maybe it was the movie he’d watched about a guy who gets shot by police. Or…

Keaton Farris.

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Part 1: The justice system fails Keaton Farris

COUPEVILLE — Keaton Farris was seven miles from home and he was dying.

Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary oversees the county's jail. He is adamant that more needs to be done to address mental illness, drug-addiction and homelessness that doesn't involve incarceration. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

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Part 2: A sheriff refuses to ‘warehouse the mentally ill’

Part 1: The justice system fails Keaton Farris

Genna Martin / The HeraldSnohomish County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Ian Huri speaks with Rochelle Hammond at a homeless encampment in Everett, August 26.  Sgt. Huri and social worker  Jesse Callihan have been working with Hammond and other residents to get them connected with detox programs, housing and other social services. Photo taken 08262015

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Part 3: Cops and social workers team up on the streets

Part 1: The justice system fails Keaton Farris

Gene Martin rides the bus before sunrise to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Everett. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

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Part 4: With help, a homeless alcoholic finds redemption

Part 1: The justice system fails Keaton Farris

Jennifer Buchanan / The HeraldEverett rapper Swag performs Saturday night at J.R. Phinickey's in Marysville.Photo taken 051709 Local - Juvenile plays Marysville's JR Phinickey's

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Rapper is a major suspect in alleged drug ring

EVERETT — Everett rapper Swag favors lyrics about growing up hard, hustling and making something of his life.…