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Top row from left: Mason Thompson, James McNeal and Carston Curd.
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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…

Brett Rogers, left, and Miguel M. Duran

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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…

Jonathan Shoop (Bothell Police Department)

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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.

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

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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…

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

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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…

A recently released indie slasher film called "DIE'CED" had a scene filmed at The Loft Coffee Bar in Everett, Washington. (Photo provided)

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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…

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)

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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.

A rosary hangs from the car door handle on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Bothell, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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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 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)

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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…

Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)

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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…

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)

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‘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.

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)

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‘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…

Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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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.

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)

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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.

Lars Kundu wipes away tears during his sentencing Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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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…

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)

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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.

Naval Station Everett. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file)

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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…

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

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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.

Lynnwood

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

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

Everett Police Officer Kevin Davis, left, and Officer Mike Bernardi, right, the walk through downtown Everett on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett police target public drug use, netting 84 arrests since July

A review of dozens of jail booking records showed the vast majority of those defendants usually spent two…