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…

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Police: Man allegedly shot USPS worker whom he thought was a ‘mafia assassin’

Police said the suspect wore a bulletproof plate-carrier vest with a knife mounted to it underneath clothing to…

Jamel Alexander speaks during sentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Oct. 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Man sentenced to over nine years in prison for death of Everett woman

Jamel Alexander, 35, was sentenced Monday after he pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 2 years after the…

"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…

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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.

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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.

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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.