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New arrest made in 2005 Lake Stickney shooting death

A man who was serving time in federal prison for crimes involving guns, drugs and an escape is now charged with playing a… Continue reading

City to fight sex offender’s request for bikini-barista video

The city is going to court, hoping for some help with a recurring public records headache. Everett police again have received a demand… Continue reading

Stabbing victims’ family member thanks those who helped

A Snohomish County man whose mother was killed and whose sister was seriously injured in a Feb. 19 knife attack is now thanking… Continue reading

Murder, assault charges filed in knife attack on elderly women

An Everett man apparently purchased a utility knife two days before he allegedly used it to launch a Feb. 19 surprise attack on… Continue reading

Officers in teen’s shooting expected to return to work

The two Arlington police officers who were involved in the Feb. 14 shooting of a 17-year-old girl are expected to return to work… Continue reading

12-year sentence for driver in gang-related slaying

The mother of a young gang member wept as she sought mercy for her teenage son Monday at his sentencing for his role… Continue reading

Man convicted of first-degree murder in gang-related shooting

An Everett man was convicted of first-degree murder Friday for a 2015 gang-related shooting, but the jury apparently was unconvinced that prosecutors had… Continue reading

Murder case against Everett gang member goes to jury

The prosecutor said it just couldn’t be helped: some key witnesses in a 2015 gang-related killing in South Everett are thugs, serial liars… Continue reading

Everett’s suit against OxyContin maker moves to federal court

The company that makes OxyContin wants to fight in federal court, not Snohomish County, over a lawsuit blaming it for Everett’s struggles with… Continue reading

Report: Police used stun gun before shooting man in Lake Stevens

A man who was fatally shot by police Feb. 9 reportedly shouted “Just kill me!” and repeatedly ignored commands to drop a… Continue reading

Testimony begins about gang-related killing of Everett teen

A Snohomish County jury was told to listen for lies Wednesday as testimony began about the 2015 gang-related killing of a south Everett… Continue reading

Brier man arrested for allegedly dealing drugs after DEA probe

A Brier man is facing a felony charge after suspected drugs, including heroin and crack cocaine, were found hidden in his car. Jose… Continue reading

Police: Attack by woman near Arlington was fueled by meth

An Arlington woman is under investigation for assault and unlawful imprisonment after she reportedly flagged down a van, choked and struck the driver,… Continue reading

Everett man admits to string of espresso stand robberies

An Everett man reportedly has admitted he’s behind a string of robberies last month in Snohomish County that involved multiple espresso stands and… Continue reading

Everett man allegedly admits abusing boy who has cerebral palsy

An Everett man was jailed Friday for investigation of felony assault after he allegedly admitted biting and otherwise abusing a young boy who… Continue reading

Rape charges for Shoreline man accused of attacking woman

Surveillance-camera footage at an Arlington-area home appears to corroborate a woman’s story that she was driven to the house and sexually assaulted in… Continue reading

Ex-Microsoft worker says policing toxic images led to PTSD

Ex-Microsoft worker says policing toxic images led to PTSD

Henry Soto first learned he’d been drafted into the fight while on a business trip in British Columbia. It was 2008. The Woodinville-area… Continue reading

Ex-Microsoft worker says policing toxic images led to PTSD

Woman tells police she was planning robbery, not drug deal

A Seattle woman reportedly told detectives she was planning to rob an “idiot,” not engage in a drug deal, when she showed up… Continue reading

Governor impressed by Snohomish County Jail reforms

Governor impressed by Snohomish County Jail reforms

Not so long ago, the Snohomish County Jail was gaining a regional reputation for trouble. There was inmate crowding, the soaring cost of… Continue reading

Governor impressed by Snohomish County Jail reforms
2 suspects crash stolen car after high-speed chase in Monroe

2 suspects crash stolen car after high-speed chase in Monroe

A Gold Bar man allegedly bragged that he reached speeds of 130 mph Wednesday while leading police on a chase that ended in… Continue reading

2 suspects crash stolen car after high-speed chase in Monroe