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Green City Dental in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Police: $130K theft from Edmonds dentist was office manager’s latest scheme

Detectives believe Kimberly Klaudt used her role to siphon funds. She’d been accused before, by three other dental offices.

Green City Dental in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

3 arrested in home invasion near Everett, series of heists

Detectives spent weeks investigating the case. The trio was arrested after breaking into a Lynnwood home in search of jewelry, police said.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Remains of the truck that fell 400 feet off a steep embankment. (Kittitas County Sheriff)

Snohomish County hunters rescued after crashing, falling 400 feet

The pair from Granite Falls and Lake Stevens fell off an embankment in Kittitas County, leading to a high-angle rescue.

Remains of the truck that fell 400 feet off a steep embankment. (Kittitas County Sheriff)
Police survey a scene where a victim was found in a vehicle with bullet holes in the passenger side of the windshield along East Casino Road on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett teenager charged with murder for shooting near Cascade High

Mohammed Jaiteh allegedly shot and killed Isaac Aney, 18. Police found the young men were part of an ongoing “volatile conflict.”

Police survey a scene where a victim was found in a vehicle with bullet holes in the passenger side of the windshield along East Casino Road on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Top row: Miguel M. Duran, left, and Brett Rogers. Bottom row: Mary Anderson, left, and Patrick Moriarty.

Incumbent judges win both races for Snohomish County Superior Court

Judge Patrick Moriarty was winning against attorney Mary Anderson. Judge Miguel Duran led his challenger Brett Rogers.

Top row: Miguel M. Duran, left, and Brett Rogers. Bottom row: Mary Anderson, left, and Patrick Moriarty.
Claiming a man pointed a gun at him, Kevin Rodriguez testifies in court at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Everett, Washington. Rodriguez was convicted of manslaughter for killing Evodio Garcia Martinez. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Monroe manslaughter conviction tossed over jury instructions

Appellate judges ruled a Snohomish County jury should have been given the option to convict Kevin Rodriguez of a lesser charge.

Claiming a man pointed a gun at him, Kevin Rodriguez testifies in court at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Everett, Washington. Rodriguez was convicted of manslaughter for killing Evodio Garcia Martinez. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Silvia Mendoza, 41, exits Fred Meyer with ingredients to make tinga for her family Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, on Evergreen Way in Everett, Washington. Mendoza doesn’t own a car, so most days she walks from her Casino Road apartment to pick up food and other necessities. Without the South Everett Fred Meyer, she and thousands of others would have no major grocery store within walking distance. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

As Fred Meyer cites ‘concerns,’ Everett neighbors can’t imagine losing it

Leading to the creation of “no sit” zones, Fred Meyer’s corporate offices weighed in with security concerns on Casino Road.

Silvia Mendoza, 41, exits Fred Meyer with ingredients to make tinga for her family Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, on Evergreen Way in Everett, Washington. Mendoza doesn’t own a car, so most days she walks from her Casino Road apartment to pick up food and other necessities. Without the South Everett Fred Meyer, she and thousands of others would have no major grocery store within walking distance. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett

Everett man sentenced for causing infant daughter’s brain injury

Shane Cowherd was given six months in jail for throwing his daughter onto a bed, leaving her with a brain injury.

Everett
Patrick Moriarty, left, and Mary Anderson

Judge race pits candidates running on ‘diverse’ resume vs. legal resume

Patrick Moriarty points to his decades working in courtrooms. Mary Anderson wants more “diversity of thought” on the bench.

Patrick Moriarty, left, and Mary Anderson
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney speaks at the opening of the Mariner Square Station on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New mini sheriff’s station opens south of Everett

The space for the Mariner Square substation was offered to the sheriff’s office, free of charge, by a local business owner.

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney speaks at the opening of the Mariner Square Station on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
SnoTown Brewing’s Frank Sandoval in 2019. (Aaron Swaney)

SnoTown Brewery owner accused of more inappropriate touching

Two other women have come forward alleging abuse by Frank Sandoval over a decade ago.

SnoTown Brewing’s Frank Sandoval in 2019. (Aaron Swaney)
Kid’s Country daycare on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lawsuit: Children as young as 2 abused at Monroe day care

Five parents filed a lawsuit against Kid’s Country Learning Center last week, alleging staff abused their children.

Kid’s Country daycare on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lily Gladstone, left, as Mollie Burkhart and Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart in Martin Scorsese's new film “Killers of the Flower Moon". Gladstone went to Mountlake Terrace High School. (Photo provided by Paramount Pictures)

Lily Gladstone, a Mountlake Terrace grad, stars in new Scorsese epic

Gladstone’s high school costume designer is hosting a showing of “Killers of the Flower Moon” Friday at the Regal Cinebarre.

Lily Gladstone, left, as Mollie Burkhart and Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart in Martin Scorsese's new film “Killers of the Flower Moon". Gladstone went to Mountlake Terrace High School. (Photo provided by Paramount Pictures)
Everett police officers survey the scene of a shooting along East Casino Road on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bail set at $1M for suspect in fatal Casino Road shooting

Mohammed “Mo” Jaiteh, 18, appeared in court Monday afternoon. He is accused of shooting a teen to death Friday.

Everett police officers survey the scene of a shooting along East Casino Road on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A United Parcel Service driver loads boxes during a delivery, Thursday, March 26, 2020, in downtown Seattle. UPS and other companies have been bush as people staying home under state-wide mandate amidst one of the worst outbreaks of the new coronavirus in the U.S. turn to online shopping to meet their needs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Lynnwood courier gets 2 years for role in cross-country drug ring

Alejandro Urquidez Medina tried to deal fentanyl and cocaine through UPS for “El Pariente,” an alleged leader of a drug trafficking operation.

A United Parcel Service driver loads boxes during a delivery, Thursday, March 26, 2020, in downtown Seattle. UPS and other companies have been bush as people staying home under state-wide mandate amidst one of the worst outbreaks of the new coronavirus in the U.S. turn to online shopping to meet their needs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
King County Correctional Facility (Bellevue Reporter, file)

Everett sex abuse suspect accused of girlfriend’s murder in Seattle

John Curran had been out of custody until police arrested him Tuesday for investigation of second-degree murder.

King County Correctional Facility (Bellevue Reporter, file)
Vijayanarayana Dharman appears in court for sentencing Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mill Creek man gets 18 years for killing wife, blaming depression

After losing his parents in India and being fired from his job, Vijayanarayana Dharman stabbed his wife to death.

Vijayanarayana Dharman appears in court for sentencing Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Marysville Municipal Jail is pictured Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville adopts mandatory sentences for repeated ‘public disorder’

A minimum of 30 days in jail must be given to defendants convicted of three “public disorder” crimes in five years.

The Marysville Municipal Jail is pictured Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Snohomish County Superior Courthouse is pictured on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County deputy prosecutor arrested on suspicion of DUI

Elliot Thomsen was previously suspended from work two years ago for withholding evidence in a drug trial.

The Snohomish County Superior Courthouse is pictured on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville

Before fatal pursuit crash, Everett woman accused of speeding at police

Marysville police were responding to reports of vehicle prowling. The woman drove away and crashed into trees.

Marysville