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Evacuation order lifted for Index residents who fled Bolt Creek fire
The Bolt Creek fire was up to 9,400 acres, with 5 percent contained. Evacuation orders were downgraded as…
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Bolt Creek wildfire stalls at nearly 8,000 acres, 2 percent contained
Shifting winds and rain showers will likely lower the risk for homes in Index. Rocks have toppled on…
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Bolt Creek wildfire grows to nearly 8,000 acres; US 2 closed indefinitely
Evacuation orders remained in place. Only 50% of residents asked to leave had gone, according to the sheriff’s…
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Bolt Creek wildfire explodes to over 3,000 acres, prompts US 2 evacuations
Evacuations were mandatory from Index to Skykomish. In 12 hours, it grew to an estimated 3,000 to 5,000…
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Son, 30, charged with shooting Snohomish father to death
James Johnston claimed “he was messing with the gun, trying to clear a malfunction and it went off.”…
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Detectives mum on deadly home invasion case near Everett
Weeks after Irah Sok’s homicide, neighbors were still at a loss. “It’s overwhelming,” one neighbor said.
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From Puget Sound to Pilchuck, marathon runner finds path to recovery
Greg Nance, 33, has run across the United States and up mountains, raising more than $110,000 for youth…
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Wildfires grow east of Darrington, closing trails ahead of Labor Day
Several thousand acres in the Cascades — over 180 near Darrington — were burning this week as a…
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Quite the catch: Man hooked bank deposit bags, Stanwood police say
Detectives suspect the man, of Blaine, used a hook, line and mouse trap sinker to steal from bank…
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Jury acquits former Arlington doctor accused of groping new hire
James Laurino, now 75, was charged for alleged misconduct in a pre-employment physical exam he performed on a…
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Somers proposes $4 million in body cams for Snohomish County deputies
If passed, the motion will bring 340 body-worn cameras to the sheriff’s office — outfitting many deputies, but…
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Overdoses on the rise in Snohomish County, sheriff’s office warns
Fentanyl and meth were the two most prevalent drugs leading to deadly overdoses in the first four months…
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Victim of Everett home invasion identified as photo studio owner
No suspects have been arrested in the homicide of Irah Sok, 36, a photographer who specialized in maternity…
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Granite Falls murder suspect allegedly shot someone else hours earlier
Finley Hilde, 22, of Mount Vernon, was arrested Saturday.
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Juror shortage leads to postponed trials in municipal courts
In Marysville and Edmonds municipal courts, people aren’t showing up for jury duty, causing cases to pile up.
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Prosecutors: ‘Danger’ shot man in head ‘without provocation or warning’
Jose Espinoza Aguilar had just been released from prison in May for another shooting. He now faces charges…
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‘A labor of love’: Restoration of lookout north of Darrington now complete
Volunteers spent eight years repairing the 57-year-old North Mountain Fire Lookout. Last week, they gathered to celebrate.
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Murder suspect shot his father outside home, police say
James Johnston, 30, reportedly claimed the fatal shot was a misfire. He remained in jail Monday.
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On Mountain Loop, crew of 5 rangers covers a mountain range of work
Ranger Justin Sundstrom spends his days patroling for illegal shooting, picking up trash — and exploring a slice…
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Scientists: Gray whale spotted at Mukilteo waterfront was a newcomer
The whale has lingered around Possession Sound. It’s unclear if it will join a group of regular visitors…