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Algeria Canales, a sister of Alisha Canales-McGuire, becomes emotional while speaking with deputy prosecutor Jarett Goodkin, after the jury found Kevin Lewis guilty of first-degree murder Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jury: Lynnwood man guilty in botched murder-for-hire

After weeks of testimony, a jury needed one afternoon to convict Kevin Lewis of aggravated murder of Alisha Canales-McGuire.

Algeria Canales, a sister of Alisha Canales-McGuire, becomes emotional while speaking with deputy prosecutor Jarett Goodkin, after the jury found Kevin Lewis guilty of first-degree murder Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jerradon Phelps, seen here in a 2019 court appearance, testified this week that he killed Alisha Canales-McGuire because he thought it would give him "street cred." (Caleb Hutton / Herald file)

Shooter testifies in Everett murder-for-hire trial

Jerradon Phelps said he killed Alisha Canales-McGuire, 24, of Everett, for $2,400 and “street cred.” At the time, he was 19.

Jerradon Phelps, seen here in a 2019 court appearance, testified this week that he killed Alisha Canales-McGuire because he thought it would give him "street cred." (Caleb Hutton / Herald file)
Clouds over the water looking west from Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

More wild weather: Rain, flooding, gusts — maybe landslides

A cold front from the Pacific was headed for Puget Sound, the National Weather Service said.

Clouds over the water looking west from Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
A chart showing predicted Snohomish River levels in coming days. The purple line signifies a major flood. (Northwest River Forecast Center) 20211111

Snohomish, Skykomish rivers may see major flooding Friday

As a storm pummels the Cascade Range, rivers will rise swiftly around Puget Sound, according to the National Weather Service.

A chart showing predicted Snohomish River levels in coming days. The purple line signifies a major flood. (Northwest River Forecast Center) 20211111
Alexis Wafstet, 45, walks out of court, after admittiong guilt to introducing contraband in the second degree ,at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in Everett, Washington. Wafstet pleaded guilty for smuggling narcotics into the jail according to her employer, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

House arrest for ex-Snohomish County Jail worker who smuggled drugs

A judge sentenced Alexis Wafstet, of Everett, to 45 days of electronic home monitoring.

Alexis Wafstet, 45, walks out of court, after admittiong guilt to introducing contraband in the second degree ,at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in Everett, Washington. Wafstet pleaded guilty for smuggling narcotics into the jail according to her employer, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Pop-punk band The Cascadian Divide plays at Black Lab Gallery and Bar in Everett on Oct. 30. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

‘Do it on Hewitt!’ Live music is back! back! back! in downtown Everett

Three venues within walking distance are revitalizing a music scene coming out of hibernation.

Pop-punk band The Cascadian Divide plays at Black Lab Gallery and Bar in Everett on Oct. 30. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Kevin Lewis listens to Abigail Ruggles' testimony during his trial on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Alleged target of Everett murder-for-hire testifies against ex

A trial is underway for Kevin Lewis, who is accused of trying to get his ex-wife killed. Instead, her sister was shot to death.

Kevin Lewis listens to Abigail Ruggles' testimony during his trial on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Top: Derek Daniels (left) and Maya Ojalehto. Bottom: Rashawn Smith (left) and David Chan.

Taxes divide candidates in South County Fire race

Rashawn Smith said David Chan has “disparaged” his constituents. The firefighters’ union endorsed the newcomer.

Top: Derek Daniels (left) and Maya Ojalehto. Bottom: Rashawn Smith (left) and David Chan.
The Anchor Pub in Everett has been closed since the owner was arrested on rape charges last week. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

Women say Everett bar owner was ‘a predator for so long’

Christian Sayre, owner of The Anchor Pub, was arrested in a rape investigation. Now women and co-workers are speaking out.

The Anchor Pub in Everett has been closed since the owner was arrested on rape charges last week. (Sue Misao / Herald file)
The Anchor Pub in downtown Everett on Saturday. The owner was arrested Friday in an investigation of alleged sexual assaults there. (Ellen Dennis / The Herald) 20211023

Owner of Everett’s Anchor Pub arrested in rape investigation

Patrons in recent years have reported they were apparently drugged and sexually assaulted, according to police.

The Anchor Pub in downtown Everett on Saturday. The owner was arrested Friday in an investigation of alleged sexual assaults there. (Ellen Dennis / The Herald) 20211023

Police: ‘Prolific’ Marysville thief stole from dozens of gym lockers

The suspect, 23, was arrested this week for investigation of more than 55 felonies.

Everett nurse accused of being imposter for over a decade

Alieu Drammeh, 53, didn’t have a license to practice for years. Yet he was hired again and again around Puget Sound.

Eve Barrows (left) and the students duck and cover under desks during an Earthquake Drill at Port Susan Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

‘Drop, cover, hold on!’ Stanwood kids hear new alarms in quake drill

The Great ShakeOut offered a dress rehearsal Thursday for a new system that aims to warn before the tremors start.

Eve Barrows (left) and the students duck and cover under desks during an Earthquake Drill at Port Susan Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Police: Man showed up to ex-wife’s Everett home, stabbed ex-roommate

The suspect, 47, of Seattle, was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for investigation of first-degree assault.

No injuries, one arrested in Silver Lake drive-by shooting

An Everett woman, 35, was booked into jail for investigation of first-degree assault.

Everett woman who died in crash south of Everett identified

Tigist Abay, 50, was on her way to work Oct. 5 when she was injured near 128th Street.

Kevin Best cries while reading a letter to the court during his sentencing hearing, on attempted first-degree rape of a child, at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Ex-firefighter sentenced for attempted child rape in Everett

Kevin Best, now 48, was given six years to life in prison. He was caught in a child-sex sting in 2016.

Kevin Best cries while reading a letter to the court during his sentencing hearing, on attempted first-degree rape of a child, at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Fired Monroe prison medical director wants her license back

Julia Barnett, 52, was accused of causing prisoners “unnecessary suffering” by the state Department of Health.

Alexis Wafstet, 45, walks out of court, after admittiong guilt to introducing contraband in the second degree ,at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in Everett, Washington. Wafstet pleaded guilty for smuggling narcotics into the jail according to her employer, the Snohomish County Sheriffճ Office. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Former Snohomish County Jail worker guilty of drug smuggling

Alexis Wafstet, of Everett, admitted she brought opioids to inmates.

Alexis Wafstet, 45, walks out of court, after admittiong guilt to introducing contraband in the second degree ,at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in Everett, Washington. Wafstet pleaded guilty for smuggling narcotics into the jail according to her employer, the Snohomish County Sheriffճ Office. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Dora and her friend Boots the monkey are Ty Beanie Babies featured in the movie Madagascar 2, a featured display by the Ty company at the New York Toy Fair at the Javits Center in New York Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009.  (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Police: Man attacked roommate over missing Beanie Babies

The suspect, 54, reportedly woke him up with a baseball bat to the head.

Dora and her friend Boots the monkey are Ty Beanie Babies featured in the movie Madagascar 2, a featured display by the Ty company at the New York Toy Fair at the Javits Center in New York Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009.  (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)