Emily Trepanier on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘I’m going to die’: Two childhood friends recount hours-long ordeal on Mt. Baker

A fallen tree trapped the pair partway down the mountain for several hours in the snow.

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Everett Fire Department announces new assistant chief

Following the retirement of Assistant Chief Mike Calvert in the summer, Seth Albright took over the role on…

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Lake Stevens preschool teacher arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse

Another teacher told police the 28-year-old woman was allegedly touching the students’ genitalia during diaper changes.

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One dead, four displaced in Lynnwood duplex fire Monday

More than three dozen firefighters responded to the fire. Crews continued to put out hot spots until early…

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Paraeducator at 2 Edmonds schools arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse

On Monday, Edmonds police arrested the 46-year-old after a student’s parents found inappropriate messages on their daughter’s phone.

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Monroe man injured in shooting outside bar Saturday

Investigators believe the incident was a result of a dispute between individuals who knew each other.

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Another Snohomish County family sues Roblox over alleged child safety issues

Over two months after Dolman Law Group filed a complaint alleging the platform instills a false sense of…

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Stanwood man pleads guilty to fatal crash from 2022

Joseph Checkeye, 47, will be sentenced for his role in the death of Ronald Sailer, 85, on Fire…

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No arrests made in Pokémon theft from Everett game store

The store owner said the suspect stole at least $30,000 worth of cards during the early morning break…

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Two Snohomish County residents face drug trafficking charges

A Marysville man, 29, attempted to exchange around 20 pounds of cocaine for meth and $155,000, police say

Everett Chief of Police Robert Goetz in his office on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Behind the badge: Everett’s new police chief prioritizes community engagement

Robert Goetz has served Everett for 35 years as a member of the police department. Now he steps…

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Unresponsive puppies left at fire station after suspected fentanyl overdose

Initially, three puppies were dropped off at Gold Bar fire station. Deputies found an additional three sick puppies.

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Lynnwood man sentenced over placing spy cameras in Expedia bathrooms

This comes after Marcelo Vargas-Fernandez pleaded guilty in December to 14 counts of voyeurism and two counts of…

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Suspect arrested in connection with murder of missing Bothell woman

In September, the remains of Mallory Barbour, 27, were found in Mason County. The 45-year-old Bremerton man had…

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One dead in a two-car collision near Monroe Wednesday evening

The driver, 18, died after he lost control while attempting to pass and was struck by another vehicle…

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Dog abandoned in Everett dumpster has new home and new name

Binny, now named Maisey, has a social media account where people can follow along with her adventures.

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Teens accused of brutal attack on Tulalip man Monday

The man’s family says they are in disbelief after two teenagers allegedly assaulted the 63-year-old while he was…

Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Funding to meet public defender standards uncertain for 2027

In June, the Washington Supreme Court reduced caseload standards for public defenders by almost two-thirds. Funding is in…

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High-speed chase ends in a crash in Marysville, 4 suspects detained

The early Tuesday morning pursuit began in Lynnwood when the suspect vehicle was traveling over 80 mph in…

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Snohomish man held on bail for email threat against Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown

A district court pro tem judge, Kim McClay, set bail at $200,000 Monday after finding “substantial danger” that…