"No Beach Access" and “By Order of the Sheriff” tow-away signs installed at Hillman Place a public right-of-way near Soundview Drive Northwest in Stanwood. (K’allen Specht)

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Man petitions county over access to the shoreline

K’allen Specht, 39, alleges use of “ghost signs,” concrete barriers and removal of parking erased access to Hillman…

Marysville

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Road closed between 100th Street NE and 104th Street NE in Marysville

Traffic both ways halted while police investigate multi-vehicle collision.

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Man sets fire to two adult novelty shops on Wednesday

Over two hours, a man, 48, ignited Adult Airport Video and The Love Zone with occupants inside.

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Man arrested for sexual assault after reporting his daughter missing Monday

The Lake Stevens man, 38, was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of child molestation and rape.

Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at an abandoned structure and neighboring vehicle near the Bothell Everett Highway and 173rd Street Southeast. (South County Fire)

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Fire engulfs abandoned structure and vehicle in Mill Creek

Crews responded within five minutes to the fire on Monday.

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Law enforcement warns of scam using Snohomish County Jail inmates

Scammers will call friends and family of inmates with fraudulent bail requests.

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Lake Stevens ranked 10th safest city in Washington said 2025 survey

Two other Snohomish County cities listed in SafeWise’s 2025 ranking based on FBI crime data.

Everett

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1 dead in a single motorcycle crash on Sunday in Everett

The investigation briefly closed the 3100 block of eastbound Highway 526.

Everett

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Everett man pleads guilty to a pipe bomb explosion of a neighbor’s car

Steven Goldstine, 54, will be sentenced in the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Dec. 15.

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Man accused of stomping an Everett woman to death pleads guilty

In 2023, the state Court of Appeals overturned Jamel Alexander’s first-degree murder conviction. On Tuesday, he pleaded guilty…

Students from Explorer Middle School gather Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the site where Emiliano “Emi” Munoz died May 5 in an electric bicycle accident in south Everett, Washington. The makeshift memorial included lit candles, flowers, balloons, posters made by students and chalk messages on the pavement. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

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Family of 13-year-old sues Everett after fatal bike collision with a metal cable

The city allegedly knew about the cable, which was illegally installed.

Bothell

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Missing Bothell woman found dead in Mason County on Sept. 15

Deputies identified the remains as 27-year-old Mallory Barbour, who was last seen June 24.

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Suspect found hiding inside a trash can outside of Mariner High School

On Sunday, deputies booked the man, 36, into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of assault.

Everett

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Everett man dead after hit by box truck on southbound I-5 near Everett

Wednesday morning’s crash caused significant traffic backups on southbound I-5

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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One More Stop targets drunk driving this weekend in honor of fallen trooper

Troopers across multiple states will be patrolling from 4 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.

Two cars collided head-on at speeds of around 60 mph near Marysville on Monday. (Provided photo)

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2 injured in head-on collision Wednesday near Marysville

First responders transported one person to the hospital for undisclosed injuries.

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Law enforcement in Snohomish County continues to seek balance for pursuits

After adjustments from state lawmakers, police say the practice often works as it should. Critics aren’t so sure

Boone Bisbey, 2, and Hunnika Bisbey, 39, walk along the beach and driftwood at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Coconut “bomb” forces temporary closure of Mukilteo’s Lighthouse Park

The park reopened after 9 a.m. Tuesday after bomb squad teams confirmed the device was not an explosive.

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Monroe shooting sends one person to the hospital on Friday

Officers believe the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the assault at Skykomish River Park.

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Everett women steal $2.5K of merchandise, including quinceanera dress, police say

The boutique owner’s daughter reported the four females restrained her and hit her with their car while fleeing.