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Everett playground erupts in flames Monday morning, fire under investigation

The fire fully engulfed the play equipment at Wiggums Hollow Park, destroying the main play structure.

Stevens Pass Thursday afternoon on December 30, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Stevens Pass crash kills two, injures one Sunday afternoon

The collision closed the eastbound lanes on U.S. 2 near milepost 64 for around five hours.

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Fire at the former Edmonds Family Fun Center results in $30,000 in damages

Nearly 60 firefighters from three departments responded to the fire Saturday evening.

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Suspects in Lynnwood dispensary burglary throw a fire extinguisher at officers

Multiple suspects broke into Euphorium, a cannabis dispensary, Monday morning before fleeing on I-5.

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Trailer thief suspect arrested after deputies foil escape into the Stilly

Snohomish County deputies pursued the pair who attempted to steal a parked trailer Thursday morning to the Beaver…

Robert Blessing is lead out of the courtroom in handcuffs after pleading guilty to three felony sex crime counts at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Oct. 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Former owner of Arlington horse ranch pleads guilty to 3 sex crimes against children

In 2023, multiple victims accused Robert Blessing, 38, of abuse. He is expected to be sentenced in the…

South County Fire headquarters in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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South County Fire’s proposed budget adds 30 firefighters, six administrative staff.

The board of commissioners opened public comment on the 2026 budget Tuesday and will take action Nov. 18.

Homage CEO Jay Kang helps cut the ribbon outside of Homage’s new location on Oct. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Homage Senior Services unveils Everett location along with new CEO

CEO Jay Kang says the move supports the nonprofit’s goals of enhancing, extending and expanding their services.

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Medical issue leads to single-vehicle crash on Hewitt Avenue in Everett

A white box truck entered the sidewalk and struck a pole in the 2900 block of Hewitt Avenue…

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Gesa Community Foundation awards Everett police with Local Heroes Grant

Funds from the foundation will support mental health of the department’s officers and staff.

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Law enforcement officers cut hair for charity in Mukilteo

All proceeds from the Nov. 1 Cuts with Cops event will go to men’s prostate cancer research.

Marine 16, a fire and rescue boat based at the Port of Edmonds, uses streams of water directly from the bay to wash away the droppings. (South County Fire)

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South County Fire will clean the Port of Edmonds’ breakwater on Monday

The marina will remain open during the cleaning. Officials ask boaters to use caution.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mother sues Edmonds School District after her son’s fingertip was allegedly severed

The complaint alleges the boy’s special education teacher at Cedar Way Elementary closed the door on his finger…

The aftermath of a vandalism incident to the Irwin family's "skeleton army" display outside their Everett, Washington home. (Paul Irwin)

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Despite vandalism spree, Everett light display owners vow to press on

Four attacks since September have taken a toll on Everett family’s Halloween and Christmas cheer.

A house fire that began Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, caused extensive damage to the garage in Mukilteo, Washington. (Mukilteo Firefighters IAFF Local #3482)

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Mukilteo house fire took 24 firefighters to extinguish on Monday

The cause of the fire is under investigation and is believed to be unintentional.

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Swedish Mill Creek evacuated due to suspicious package

Two hours later, Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad determined the package held no suspicious items.

Two troopers place a photo of slain Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Gadd outside district headquarters about 12 hours after Gadd was struck and killed in a crash on southbound I-5 on March 2 in Marysville. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Law enforcement contacted 5,330 motorists in honor of fallen trooper

In recognition of Christopher Gadd’s 927 badge number, the One More Stop emphasis patrol begins each year around…

A vehicle burns Saturday morning on U.S. 2 on the trestle west of Highway 204. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Video: Car fire briefly closed all lanes of eastbound U.S. 2 trestle

The driver was not in the vehicle at the time of the fire, troopers say.

Lynnwood Officer Maryam McDonald demonstrating a guard get-up with Bellevue Officer Craig Hanaumi at PandaRoll JiuJitsu in Lynnwood on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Women Empowered program offers free self-defense classes for all ages

The class is hosted by the Lynnwood Police Department at PandaRoll JiuJitsu at 1 p.m. every other Saturday.

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Lawsuit: LDS church allegedly allowed convicted sexual offender access to children

The complaint alleged that David Herget abused four victims in a Mountlake congregation over the course of four…