Maya Tizon

Top row from left: Mason Thompson, James McNeal and Carston Curd.
Bottom row from left: Mark Swanson, Thomas Agnew and Amanda Dodd.

Housing density is the big question in Bothell City Council races

In one of three races, Mason Thompson is defending his council and mayoral seat from longtime fellow council member James McNeal.

Top row from left: Mason Thompson, James McNeal and Carston Curd.
Bottom row from left: Mark Swanson, Thomas Agnew and Amanda Dodd.
Brett Rogers, left, and Miguel M. Duran

Former cop, skeptical of appointees, challenges incumbent for judge

Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Miguel Duran faces Brett Rogers, who has run as a Republican, in the nonpartisan race.

Brett Rogers, left, and Miguel M. Duran
Jonathan Shoop (Bothell Police Department)

Charges dropped for gunman accused of killing Bothell cop in 2020

Henry Eugene Washington, 40, “currently lacks the capacity” to understand the allegations, a mental health report found.

Jonathan Shoop (Bothell Police Department)
The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Man, 38, who died in Snohomish County Jail identified

David Koeppen, of Florida, was the third inmate to die in the jail since September. He was being held on murder charges.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Third inmate since September dies at Snohomish County Jail

The man was being held for investigation of first-degree murder. The death was being investigated as controlled substance homicide.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A recently released indie slasher film called "DIE'CED" had a scene filmed at The Loft Coffee Bar in Everett, Washington. (Photo provided)

Locally filmed horror flick ‘Die’ced’ marks Everett actor’s directorial debut

Just in time for spooky season, Jeremy Rudd has released an indie slasher film starring a Seattle-area cast and crew.

A recently released indie slasher film called "DIE'CED" had a scene filmed at The Loft Coffee Bar in Everett, Washington. (Photo provided)
Carson gets a chance to sound the horn in an Everett Fire Department engine with the help of captain Jason Brock during a surprise Make-A-Wish sendoff Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Thornton A. Sullivan Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

At Everett park, Make-A-Wish surprises boy, 7, on way to Disneyland

Carson was diagnosed with leukemia age 4. On Saturday, firefighters, police and cheerleaders rallied for him.

Carson gets a chance to sound the horn in an Everett Fire Department engine with the help of captain Jason Brock during a surprise Make-A-Wish sendoff Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Thornton A. Sullivan Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A rosary hangs from the car door handle on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Bothell, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Audits find missteps in 2 investigations of Bothell police shootings

In one instance, an “Independent Investigation Team” briefed Bothell police about their findings, violating state restrictions.

A rosary hangs from the car door handle on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Bothell, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A K-9 is used at the suspected scene of a shooting to track a potential suspect that was reported by witnesses to have fled on foot on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Teen identified in deadly Casino Road shooting

Police reportedly found Isaac Aney, 18, in the driver’s seat of an Acura with a gunshot wound to the chest.

A K-9 is used at the suspected scene of a shooting to track a potential suspect that was reported by witnesses to have fled on foot on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Boys and Girls Club mentor charged with sexually abusing teen

John Curran, who worked at Everett High School, faces a bench trial on charges of sexually assaulting a girl for about a year.

The Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)

Auditor dismisses claim Alderwood water board member lives in Alaska

Since March, a challenger in the embattled water district, Mike Pivec, has alleged incumbent Jack Broyles doesn’t live in Bothell.

Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)
Snohomish firefighter Joshua Poole talks with another firefighter while administering aid to a victim during a mass casualty training on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Not if, when’: First responders in Snohomish train for mass shooting

Nearly 80 volunteers played roles in the active shooter scenario Wednesday, many wearing horror movie makeup.

Snohomish firefighter Joshua Poole talks with another firefighter while administering aid to a victim during a mass casualty training on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People gather to look at the new AED available for emergency use at the Meadowdale Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Call, push, shock’: New AED is memorial to teen at Meadowdale Playfields

The AED is dedicated to Matthew Truax, 16, who died of cardiac arrest at his soccer practice in 2013.

People gather to look at the new AED available for emergency use at the Meadowdale Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ex-Kamiak football coach charged with sexual abuse of student

Julian Willis, 34, preyed on a Kamiak student from November 2022 to March, prosecutors allege.

Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A memorial for a 15-year-old shot and killed last week is set up at a bus stop along Harrison Road on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Rival gang members charged with killing Everett boy, 15, at bus stop

The two suspects are accused of premeditated first-degree murder in the death of Bryan Tamayo-Franco, 15.

A memorial for a 15-year-old shot and killed last week is set up at a bus stop along Harrison Road on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lars Kundu wipes away tears during his sentencing Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

5 years after fatal hit and run, Lake Stevens man sentenced to prison

Lars Kundu, 28, pleaded guilty in May for the 2018 death of Chad Keeler. He was handed more than 6 years in prison Thursday.

Lars Kundu wipes away tears during his sentencing Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A memorial for a 15-year-old shot and killed last week is set up at a bus stop along Harrison Road on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Teen boy identified in fatal shooting at Everett bus stop

Bryan Tamayo-Franco, 15, was shot at a Hardeson Road bus stop earlier this month. Police arrested two suspects.

A memorial for a 15-year-old shot and killed last week is set up at a bus stop along Harrison Road on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Naval Station Everett. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file)

Everett man sentenced to 6 years for cyberstalking ex-wife

Christopher Crawford, 42, was found guilty of sending intimate photos of his ex-wife to adult websites and to colleagues in the Navy.

Naval Station Everett. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file)
The Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement partners advise the public of of colorful fentanyl.  (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)

After rainbow fentanyl pills found in Tulalip, police sound alarms

Investigators are concerned the pastel-colored pills may end up in the hands of children.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement partners advise the public of of colorful fentanyl.  (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)
Lynnwood

Lynnwood man arrested, released on $25K bond after road rage shooting

Deputies arrested the suspect, 20, for investigation of first-degree assault on Tuesday.

Lynnwood