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The sheriff wants to lift restrictions at the Snohomish County Jail that were implemented in response to the coronavirus. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Photo taken April 9, 2020.

New contract boosts Snohomish County corrections deputy pay by 18%

Negotiations lasted two years. Authorities at the Snohomish County Jail hope it helps fill staff shortages.

The sheriff wants to lift restrictions at the Snohomish County Jail that were implemented in response to the coronavirus. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Photo taken April 9, 2020.
Family, friends and supporters gather in the quest for answers in the death of Tirhas Tesfatsion on July 13 during a protest rally Monday afternoon at the Lynnwood City Hall on July 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Family of woman who killed herself in jail sues Lynnwood, jail staff

Tirhas Tesfatsion, 47, hanged herself in her cell while corrections officers did not check on her for nearly three hours.

Family, friends and supporters gather in the quest for answers in the death of Tirhas Tesfatsion on July 13 during a protest rally Monday afternoon at the Lynnwood City Hall on July 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Lynnwood toddler suffers serious injuries in window fall

The boy, 3, pushed out a screen Tuesday night and fell two stories, according to South County Fire.

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The five numbered individuals all entered Capitol grounds with Daniel Scott (circled in red, in green jacket) on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Attorney's Office)

Arlington Proud Boy ‘Milkshake’ given 5 years in prison for Capitol siege

Daniel Lyons Scott was “on the front lines” of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6. He assaulted an officer and obstructed proceedings.

The five numbered individuals all entered Capitol grounds with Daniel Scott (circled in red, in green jacket) on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Attorney's Office)
Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)

In rare 3-way race, judge candidates have diverse reasons to run

Patrick Moriarty was appointed to Snohomish County Superior Court in 2022. Attorneys Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier are challenging him.

Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)
A plastic tub containing MDMA and perforated blotter paper dosed with LSD found in Linus Lee's bedroom closet. (U.S. Attorney's Office)

Lynnwood man gets prison for running tech side of dark web drug ring

Jonathan Williams, 39, was sentenced to 2½ years Tuesday for being part of a group that sold LSD and MDMA from Western Washington.

A plastic tub containing MDMA and perforated blotter paper dosed with LSD found in Linus Lee's bedroom closet. (U.S. Attorney's Office)
Law enforcement and police vehicles fill Wall Street after reports of an armed person inside the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Report: Murders at highest level since 1980 in Washington

Violent crime overall rose in the state in 2022, following a trend since the pandemic. Staffed officers also fell again.

Law enforcement and police vehicles fill Wall Street after reports of an armed person inside the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Deputies shoot, wound Sultan man who was reportedly wielding knife

According to a police task force, deputies also shot and killed the man’s dog.

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Wayne Alpert waits to be placed in handcuffs after being found guilty, for the 2017 shooting death of one man, and for assaulting another, at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 in Everett, Wa. Alpert, now 61, was convicted of second-degree murder and second-degree assault. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Lynnwood man resentenced to 11 years for sudden killing of stranger

A successful appeal opened the door for a shorter sentence for Wayne Alpert in the shooting of Seaton “Jeff” Baker.

Wayne Alpert waits to be placed in handcuffs after being found guilty, for the 2017 shooting death of one man, and for assaulting another, at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 in Everett, Wa. Alpert, now 61, was convicted of second-degree murder and second-degree assault. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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Police: 1 killed, 1 arrested after crash on Everett Mall Way

A car collided into a signpost at the intersection of Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. The driver was arrested.

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Boats navigate their way across Possession Sound through a visible haze on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Haze covers parts of Snohomish County after Fourth of July fireworks

Air quality was at ‘unhealthy’ levels Wednesday because of firework activities and local fires.

Boats navigate their way across Possession Sound through a visible haze on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Man charged with attempted murder in Everett Gospel Mission shooting

The shooting was part of a spate in December that left one dead and four wounded within 24 hours.

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Stanwood farm owners to pay restitution for starving herd of alpacas

The Thogersen Family Farm slaughtered alpacas for their raw dog and cat food business. At least 3 alpacas starved to death.

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Brad George, 17, is lead back to the courtroom to continue his sentencing hearing Thursday afternoon at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on April 9, 2015. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Court affirms new hearing for Everett teen who killed adoptive mother

Brad George, then 17, was given 24 years for bludgeoning his guardian to death. Due to his youth, he could get a new sentence.

Brad George, 17, is lead back to the courtroom to continue his sentencing hearing Thursday afternoon at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on April 9, 2015. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The orange puzzle piece from the sculpture “Playmates" in downtown Everett is missing. (Photo provided by the Everett Police Department)

Puzzling case: 5-foot jigsaw sculpture missing from downtown Everett

One part of “Playmates,” a pair of giant puzzle pieces on Colby Avenue, was reported missing Thursday.

The orange puzzle piece from the sculpture “Playmates" in downtown Everett is missing. (Photo provided by the Everett Police Department)
Lynnwood police block an entrance to Alderwood mall Monday afternoon. (Andy Bronson / The Herald) 20200601

Lynnwood police using new GPS tracking dart to pursue fleeing vehicles

The department debuted StarChase in April, which shoots a GPS tracker out of a mounted air canister onto a suspect’s car.

Lynnwood police block an entrance to Alderwood mall Monday afternoon. (Andy Bronson / The Herald) 20200601
A driver allegedly hit and killed a person crossing Evergreen Way then fled Wednesday morning between 100th Street SW and Olivia Park Road in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Woman hit by up to 7 vehicles identified in fatal Everett hit and run

Rachell Everitt, 41, was hit by six or seven vehicles that all drove away last week. Witnesses reported people tried to protect her body.

A driver allegedly hit and killed a person crossing Evergreen Way then fled Wednesday morning between 100th Street SW and Olivia Park Road in Everett. (Everett Police Department)
Shayla Baylor pleads guilty to second degree manslaughter during her hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, June 26, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After 2 mistrials, woman given time served in fatal Lynnwood stabbing

Shayla Baylor, 28, had been in jail for over two years for the killing of Greg McKnight, 62, at a Fred Meyer in 2021.

Shayla Baylor pleads guilty to second degree manslaughter during her hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, June 26, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Men accused of over 200 burglaries in Snohomish County and elsewhere

The suspects are believed to be connected to an organized crime group burglarizing the homes of Asian Americans.

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A driver allegedly hit and killed a person crossing Evergreen Way then fled Wednesday morning between 100th Street SW and Olivia Park Road in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Police looking for multiple drivers in fatal Evergreen Way hit and run

A 41-year-old woman was hit by up to seven vehicles Wednesday in the 10100 block of Evergreen Way. They all drove away.

A driver allegedly hit and killed a person crossing Evergreen Way then fled Wednesday morning between 100th Street SW and Olivia Park Road in Everett. (Everett Police Department)