Copper Lake as seen from Vesper Peak on Oct. 8, 2023. A helicopter trying to land on the south end of the lake — the nearest shoreline in the image — crashed into the water in early September, where it remained weeks later. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)

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Behind inviting social media videos lurks danger at Vesper Peak, deputies say

The Snohomish County peak, popular with recreationalists, has seen a spike in search and rescue missions.

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Security guard pleads not guilty of impersonating Edmonds detective

In his first court appearance Monday, a judge set bail at $50,000 for Michael Scaletta-Teates.

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Dispute between man and 2 women in Arlington ended in accidental stabbing

One man in custody for unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault.

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Man arrested after police pursuit in stolen vehicle on Friday

The suspect was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of 18 charges.

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A road rage incident escalated when bystander displayed firearm outside Arlington School District office

Presidents Elementary School activated a precautionary lock-out following the incident.

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Edmonds police: Man assaulted two massage employees

Initial investigation showed Sunday’s attack appeared to be targeted, police say. He was booked on suspicion of attempted…

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is pictured Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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As juvenile arrests rise in the county, why police say their hands are tied

2021 legislation intended to protect juvenile rights has led to disagreement.

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Fake Edmonds police detective arrested in Bremerton on Friday

Man allegedly arrived at an active police scene in police gear and a Ford Explorer with activated police…

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Knife-brandishing man arrested by Arlington police for DUI outside school event

The Marysville man is booked on suspicion of a DUI, reckless endangerment and brandishing a knife.

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Texas woman sentenced to 6 years for Snohomish County church arson

Natasha O’Dell was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Thursday after pleading guilty in April.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers arrest suspect after fishing him out of the Stillaguamish River on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

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The fish tale about the suspect who didn’t get away in the Stillaguamish

A man who was fishing at Haller Park jumped into the water to try and escape a Fish…

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Appeals court rules against Snohomish Co. firefighters who refused vaccine

Eight firefighters had appealed a lower court’s decision that granted summary judgement to Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue.

Firefighters responded Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025, to reports of smoke and flames on the back side of a duplex on Linden Street in Everett. (Everett Fire Department)

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Everett apartment fire displaces three residents on Wednesday

The cause of the fire on Linden Street remains under investigation.

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Lynnwood man arrested for setting off homemade explosives in June

Officers found additional commercial fireworks and homemade explosive devices in his home, court documents said.

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One dead in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Saturday

First responders pronounced the 67-year-old driver deceased at the scene

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Body of BASE jumper recovered by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office after three-day search of Mt. Baring.

On Aug. 19, deputies responded to an unresponsive man who BASE jumped from the 6,127-foot summit.

The Index Town Wall, a popular climbing site. (Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office)

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One person dead after fall of more than 200 feet on Thursday in Index

Sky Valley Fire responded to the fall at the Index Town Wall.

Firefighters responded Thursday to reports of heavy black smoke and flames pouring out of an apartment complex on Fowler Avenue. (Provided photo)

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Everett apartment fire displaces 11 residents on Thursday

First responders are investigating the cause of the fire.

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Fryelands Boulevard reopens in Monroe after police crash investigation

Police are investigating a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian.

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Deputies find two dead inside Woodinville home on Wednesday

Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide.