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Marysville

Marysville nurse suspended after defrauding 10 employees of over $106K

Jeanne Rather was sentenced to 2½ years in federal prison for stealing her employees’ personal information and using credit cards in their names.

Marysville
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Police: Stanwood farmer strikes man with pitchfork in goat argument

Two men in a Stanwood dairy farm got into an argument in a barn. Deputies arrested one for investigation of assault.

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Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. All public and private schools in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties must close for six weeks. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Icy roads close schools in Edmonds, Mukilteo, Snohomish and beyond

Early in the week, burst pipes closed a few schools. On Wednesday, a new cold patch affected schools across the county.

Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. All public and private schools in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties must close for six weeks. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A person walks out of the Snohomish County Corrections building on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Fourth inmate since September dies in Snohomish County Jail

Corrections staff found a 36-year-old man unresponsive in his cell Monday morning. He had been held in the jail since August.

A person walks out of the Snohomish County Corrections building on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Monroe Correctional Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett driver gets 6½ years for crashing into tree, killing passenger

Arthur Injinmej pleaded guilty this month to killing David Phillip while driving under the influence.

The Monroe Correctional Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars drive through snow along I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

After record cold spell, Snohomish County expected to warm up

By Monday, temperatures in Everett and elsewhere were expected to go above freezing. Over the weekend, lows barely hit the teens.

Cars drive through snow along I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).

Police: Edmonds man ‘overreacted,’ shot apologetic rideshare driver

Alex Waggoner was reportedly crossing the street when Abdulkadir Shariff Gedi almost hit him. Waggoner then opened fire.

Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).
Shanti Curran, left, and Andy McKee, right, shovel Curran’s driveway after a light dusting of snow fell on Thursday morning in Everett, Washington. Curran said he normally wouldn’t shovel with such a small amount of snow but the looming below freezing temperatures over the next few days have him worried about potential ice. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bundle up: Zero degrees forecast in Everett with wind chill

Lows will dip to single digits around Western Washington. In east county, it could drop to 16 degrees below zero, with wind chill.

Shanti Curran, left, and Andy McKee, right, shovel Curran’s driveway after a light dusting of snow fell on Thursday morning in Everett, Washington. Curran said he normally wouldn’t shovel with such a small amount of snow but the looming below freezing temperatures over the next few days have him worried about potential ice. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett police look over a Chevy Corvette after arresting the suspect in a homicide in the 1700 block of McDougall  Avenue on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

32 people killed in Snohomish County homicides last year

Everett had 14 homicides in 2023. The rest of the county saw 18. Already in 2024, the county has seen two homicides.

Everett police look over a Chevy Corvette after arresting the suspect in a homicide in the 1700 block of McDougall  Avenue on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Harold Lang

State pays out $250K to inmate for neglect of Monroe prison injury

Harold Lang hurt his leg playing basketball at the prison. He claimed poor medical care caused him to re-injure it two more times.

Harold Lang
Granite Falls

Everett principal’s house burns down south of Granite Falls

The house fire off Lerch Road also killed three pets. The owner, Belinda Mountjoy, is a principal with Everett Public Schools.

Granite Falls
A person and child watch seagulls on the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

First snowfall of the year could hit Snohomish County this week

A mix of rain and snow could hit the region, likely resulting in around an inch of snow. Temperatures could reach the teens.

A person and child watch seagulls on the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A large number off law enforcement are gathered at a Skykomish River water access on Ben Howard Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Detective: Gold Bar killer who fled into river was ‘armed career criminal’

Deputies believe Kristopher Dillard, 44, shot a woman in front of her best friend at the Big Eddy boat launch.

A large number off law enforcement are gathered at a Skykomish River water access on Ben Howard Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).

Man kills driver in late-night Edmonds shooting; suspect at large

Witnesses reported a gunman on foot fired multiple times at a car near the intersection of 236th Street and Edmonds Way.

Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).
A large number off law enforcement are gathered at a Skykomish River water access on Ben Howard Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

UPDATE: Gold Bar homicide suspect arrested after Skykomish River chase

One woman was killed and another person wounded Tuesday after a shooting near Gold Bar.

A large number off law enforcement are gathered at a Skykomish River water access on Ben Howard Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Police: Play-fighting led to fatal shooting at Lake Stevens apartment

Police say Joshua Kelly shot a man when their horseplay escalated. He first claimed he thought the gun was only a flashlight.

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The sign for RWB Horse Ranch, formerly owned by Robert Blessing, is seen Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Owner of Arlington horse ranch arrested, accused of child sex abuse

Robert Blessing owned RWB Horse Ranch. He faces charges of abusing three girls he met through the business, according to police.

The sign for RWB Horse Ranch, formerly owned by Robert Blessing, is seen Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shayne Baker appears in court during a sentencing hearing Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett man sentenced for murder for second time in a month

Shayne Baker was given 118 years in prison for shooting and killing Scott Pullen in 2022. He was given 93½ years earlier this month.

Shayne Baker appears in court during a sentencing hearing Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Las Vegas police arrested former Stockton Kings center Chance Comanche, 27, left, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden, 19, in the suspected killing of a Lynnwood woman. (Photos provided by AP Photo and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

Police: NBA G League player, girlfriend killed Lynnwood woman

Police arrested Chance Comanche and Sakari Harnden for investigation of murdering Marayna Rodgers, then leaving her remains in the Nevada desert.

Las Vegas police arrested former Stockton Kings center Chance Comanche, 27, left, and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden, 19, in the suspected killing of a Lynnwood woman. (Photos provided by AP Photo and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Everett Municipal Building on Wetmore Avenue is one of the City of Everett's 143 properties at 48 locations.  (Dan Bates / The Herald)

‘River to the sea’ effigy left outside Everett municipal building

A fake body covered in red was found outside the building, home to U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen’s office. Larsen has publicly supported Israel.

Everett Municipal Building on Wetmore Avenue is one of the City of Everett's 143 properties at 48 locations.  (Dan Bates / The Herald)