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Jury still deliberating in trial of Everett cop’s killing
Jurors deliberated for just over three hours Friday with no verdict on the aggravated murder charge for Richard…
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Tenant: Housing Hope ignored meth contamination at Snohomish apartment
Jeanette Westover says meth contamination far exceeding state limits gave her seizures and kidney infections.
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Ex-staffer who alleged bias by county Public Works director gets $97K
Amy Powell alleged Director Kelly Snyder created an abusive work environment that made her “uncomfortable and physically unwell.”
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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,…
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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.
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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.
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‘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…
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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…
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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.
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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.
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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…