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Everett police officers and civilian employees greet officer Chad House on Thursday, March 23, 2023, as he's wheeled out of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Update: Everett officer discharged from hospital after shooting

Officer Chad House was “resting and recovering” after a person suspected of robbery shot him on Evergreen Way, police said.

 

A crime scene investigator surveys the area around a police car that was involved in a shooting early Wednesday morning along Highway 99 that left one person dead. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald).

1 dead, officer hurt in police shooting on Evergreen Way

The officer was shot in the head, but was in stable condition Wednesday morning, according to investigators.

 

The drugs seized from a Clorox box and an air mattress box in the car of a courier in November 2020. (U.S. Attorney's Office)

Relatives of Arlington fentanyl, meth ringleader get federal prison

Jose Arredondo-Valdez, the cousin of Cesar Valdez-Sanudo, got nine years Tuesday. Valdez-Sanudo’s wife got 30 months.

 

Richard Rotter listens to witness questioning in his trial at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘It is going to be grim’: Trial begins in Everett officer’s slaying

After days of jury selection, 15 people were empaneled to decide if Richard Rotter is guilty of aggravated first-degree murder.

Richard Rotter listens to witness questioning in his trial at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Judge Bruce Weiss speaks to the attorneys during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dozens dismissed as jury is pared in Richard Rotter trial

The process came to a halt Friday when an unidentified man told some potential jurors to give “the chair” to Dan Rocha’s alleged killer.

Judge Bruce Weiss speaks to the attorneys during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Defense attorney Natalie Tarantino, left, listens while prosecutors Craig Matheson, center, and Bob Langbehn, right, discuss a juror during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jury selection kicks off trial in slaying of Everett officer Dan Rocha

Richard Rotter’s trial for aggravated first-degree murder was expected to last three weeks. Jury selection could take days.

Defense attorney Natalie Tarantino, left, listens while prosecutors Craig Matheson, center, and Bob Langbehn, right, discuss a juror during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Robert Smiley, founder of The Hand Up Project, has been helping people in Snohomish County get off drugs by bringing them to Port Angeles to detox. When they are done with detox they then return to their home community, he said. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Baffled’: Hand Up Project founder faced concerns long before ouster

The Lynnwood nonprofit’s investigations found Robert Smiley pocketed thousands in donations meant to help vulnerable people.

Robert Smiley, founder of The Hand Up Project, has been helping people in Snohomish County get off drugs by bringing them to Port Angeles to detox. When they are done with detox they then return to their home community, he said. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mental health evaluation delays preceded Lake Stevens police killing

“It’s only a matter of time, when a government entity ignores their obligation,” James Blancocotto’s public defender said.

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett

$250K bail for suspect in fatal Everett crash

Police believe Arthur Injinmej was driving drunk when he crashed around 4 a.m. Monday, leaving one dead.

Everett
Robert Smiley of The Hand Up Project hands out hand sanitizer in downtown Everett on March 26, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Amid investigation, Lynnwood-based Hand Up Project ousts founder

Edmonds canceled a contract with the nonprofit that helps homeless people amid fraud allegations against Robert Smiley.

Robert Smiley of The Hand Up Project hands out hand sanitizer in downtown Everett on March 26, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Outside of the Arlington Police Department on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After wrongful stop, news carrier will be on Arlington police boards

In 2021, Maria Gutierrez alleged an Arlington police officer tore her rotator cuff. She settled with the city this month.

Outside of the Arlington Police Department on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Alan Edward Dean in about 1993 (left), and in 2020. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Man accused of Bothell cold case killing can stand trial, judge rules

It took years of mental health treatment for the case to proceed against Alan Dean in the killing of Melissa Lee.

Alan Edward Dean in about 1993 (left), and in 2020. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Brandon White listens during his resentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Over family’s pleas, life sentence reduced in ‘heinous’ Everett murder

In 2000, Brandon White stabbed and shot Gail Jubie, 37, in a home invasion in Everett. He was 19 at the time.

Brandon White listens during his resentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Police tape blocks off an area between two businesses in a residential area along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting that left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Man killed by Lake Stevens police in suspected carjackings identified

James Blancocotto jumped into a detective’s patrol car, according to a warrant providing a detailed account of the police shooting.

Police tape blocks off an area between two businesses in a residential area along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting that left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mohammad Zamir Omar, right, with his wife Ayasha Omar, left, and two of their four sons Zakariya, 8, and Yousuf, 6, at their home on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Our neighbors’: Snohomish County has welcomed 2,600 Afghans, Ukrainians

Local officials have referred to the Snohomish County effort as a model, supporting refugees from war-torn nations.

Mohammad Zamir Omar, right, with his wife Ayasha Omar, left, and two of their four sons Zakariya, 8, and Yousuf, 6, at their home on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Richard Rotter sits between his attorneys while entering a not guilty plea on all three charges against him on April 25, 2022, at Snohomish County Court in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Trial in Everett cop’s killing to go forward in Snohomish County

Richard Rotter’s lawyers argued extensive media coverage made it impossible for a local jury to be impartial.

Richard Rotter sits between his attorneys while entering a not guilty plea on all three charges against him on April 25, 2022, at Snohomish County Court in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Rob Kaputa is fingerprinted after receiving his sentence for a 2019 homicide on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Man gets no additional jail time in Everett storage unit slaying

Eric Adams was “so deserving of a long, happy life,” his friend said Thursday. Rob Kaputa pleaded guilty in his death.

Rob Kaputa is fingerprinted after receiving his sentence for a 2019 homicide on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jenn Gaffney-Flores and Anthony Palko. (Jenn Gaffney-Flores)

Teen faces charges in fatal motorcycle crash near Lake Stevens

Friends of Anthony Palko pushed authorities for action after he was killed last summer. He was 33.

Jenn Gaffney-Flores and Anthony Palko. (Jenn Gaffney-Flores)
Daniel Scott (center, in green jacket) and Eddie Block (bottom right) are shown in a video before the Proud Boys and other rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C.

Ex-Arlington Proud Boy pleads guilty to fighting police in Jan. 6 riot

In his plea, Daniel Lyons Scott admitted assaulting federal officers to block the Electoral College vote.

Daniel Scott (center, in green jacket) and Eddie Block (bottom right) are shown in a video before the Proud Boys and other rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C.
Kyle Caperoon appears in court to receive sentencing for a 2020 homicide Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Shooter gets 31 years for murder in Everett park

A drug robbery turned into a fatal shooting when Kyle Caperoon shot James Scannell, 56, at Langus Riverfront Park in 2020.

Kyle Caperoon appears in court to receive sentencing for a 2020 homicide Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)