Diana Hefley

Second-degree assault charge filed in girlfriend’s shooting

Man admits to shooting after hospital staff were told that the gun went off during cleaning.

Closing arguments heard in child manslaughter trial

The defense says other possible causes of a Marysville infant’s death were inadequately investigated.

With her mother and father and little sister still near the bottom, Yasmine Diaby, 5, quickly climbs the stairs to the second floor of Mukilteo School Districts new Pathfinder Kindergarten. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Mukilteo opens first district-wide, all-day kindergarten

Yasmine Diaby hitched up the “Beauty and the Beast” backpack nearly half her height. In her pink sparkly shoes, she marched right up… Continue reading

With her mother and father and little sister still near the bottom, Yasmine Diaby, 5, quickly climbs the stairs to the second floor of Mukilteo School Districts new Pathfinder Kindergarten. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Man pleads guilty to robbery that left victim clinging to life

The alleged ringleader of a violent robbery in Monroe that left a man clinging to life in 2015 didn’t want to roll the… Continue reading

New chief will run Snohomish Police Department

New chief will run Snohomish Police Department

Come Monday, a new Snohomish County sheriff’s lieutenant is expected to take over running the police department. Keith Rogers was promoted to lieutenant… Continue reading

New chief will run Snohomish Police Department

Former massage therapist sentenced for fondling client

A former Monroe massage therapist said Tuesday he was the victim of a witch hunt. Charles Crawford maintained that he accidentally fondled a… Continue reading

Trial set for driver accused of hitting pedestrian

Trial has been set for early November for an 89-year-old Edmonds man accused of driving drunk and crashing into a pedestrian. Myron Westmiller… Continue reading

Lawsuit dropped over officer who sexually assaulted woman

A woman who was sexually assaulted by a former Edmonds police officer has abandoned a lawsuit against the city and Mountlake Terrace. A… Continue reading

A raised curb and 14 reflective and flexible delineator posts steer drivers to the right changes at the intersection where Broadway takes a sharp right turn over a short bridge, south of 41st Street, on Tuesday in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Dad of crash victim happy with changes to Broadway

His friend from Marysville pulled over to take photographs, knowing the new bright yellow markers and raised curb on Old Broadway in Everett… Continue reading

A raised curb and 14 reflective and flexible delineator posts steer drivers to the right changes at the intersection where Broadway takes a sharp right turn over a short bridge, south of 41st Street, on Tuesday in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Panhandler faces life sentence if convicted of robbery

A panhandler is facing a possible life sentence for reportedly pulling a knife on a man outside a south Everett business. The victim… Continue reading

‘Rally Against Hate’ speakers tout tolerance, peace in Everett

‘Rally Against Hate’ speakers tout tolerance, peace in Everett

Jordan Davis-Miller wants his voice to be part of the story of ending hate and respecting the differences in others. Last year as… Continue reading

‘Rally Against Hate’ speakers tout tolerance, peace in Everett

No-contact order, no problem for vehicular homicide suspect

An Everett teen with a pending vehicular homicide charge has reportedly violated a court order at least four times while out of custody… Continue reading

‘Funatics’ pour into downtown Everett for Funko grand opening

‘Funatics’ pour into downtown Everett for Funko grand opening

Jenny Marts has been driving by the big building on the corner of Wetmore Avenue and California Street for months, waiting for the… Continue reading

‘Funatics’ pour into downtown Everett for Funko grand opening

Everett car-dragging victim disagrees with leniency request

Prosecutors won’t fight a defense attorney’s request for leniency for a man who dragged another man across an Everett parking lot last year,… Continue reading

Monroe man gets time served for ‘spanking’ neighbor kids

A Monroe man won’t serve any more time in jail for assaulting 13-year-old twin sisters with developmental disabilities. Snohomish County Superior Court Judge… Continue reading

Guilty plea offered in fatal shooting of Everett woman, 19

The reading of her name brought her family fresh tears. Payton Beck-Glessner was shot in the chest Dec. 15 while sitting on her… Continue reading

Smash-and-grab thieves stole dozens of guns in Everett

Smash-and-grab thieves stole dozens of guns in Everett

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thieves responsible for stealing dozens of guns… Continue reading

Smash-and-grab thieves stole dozens of guns in Everett
Costly Lamborghini joyride: Police chase, driver crashes

Costly Lamborghini joyride: Police chase, driver crashes

A spin in a fancy sports car Saturday turned into a possible felony for a young Marysville man. It also could mean a… Continue reading

Costly Lamborghini joyride: Police chase, driver crashes
DNA and genealogy could help identify a woman killed in 1977

DNA and genealogy could help identify a woman killed in 1977

Forty years ago the search for her name began with the discovery of her death. Berry pickers came across the young woman’s body… Continue reading

DNA and genealogy could help identify a woman killed in 1977

Kidnapping of woman in Everett brings 2-year sentence

A man who drove a woman to an Everett park where she was later shot is off to prison for his part in… Continue reading