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As part of a plea deal, man pleads guilty to two Everett cold case murders

Before a packed courtroom, Mitchell Gaff read out loud how he killed Susan Vesey in 1980 and Judith…

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Deputies: Suspect in Everett stabbing said he was ‘sent by Jesus’

Two people were left in critical but stable condition Monday after a 20-year-old man forced his way into…

Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington man convicted of murder for a second time.

On April 8, a jury found Mark Downey, 58, guilty of the 2024 killing of a woman near…

Cars drive north along Colby Avenue parallel to a bike lane on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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15 years in, Everett keeps working on bike safety plan

The city expects to update the plan to incorporate both cycling and pedestrian infrastructure by 2027.

Raedle Alburn, the development and education director at Schack Art Center, stands in the Schack’s main gallery Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Alburn is one of six recipients of the Washington Art Education Association awards. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Schack Art Center names art educator as new executive director

Raedle Alburn, currently the director of development and education at the art center, will lead the nonprofit after…

An incident response vehicle from the Washington State Department of Transportation blocks the road after a fatal collision Wednesday, April 15, 2026, near Marysville, Washington. (Washington State Patrol)

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Lake Stevens man, 72, killed in collision involving semitruck and car

The collision, which also left one injured, blocked the roadway for just over six hours Wednesday.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin speaks during the town hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘Build the spine’: SnoCo leaders say Everett light rail is a priority

At a town hall, Cassie Franklin and Dave Somers said building light rail from Everett to Tacoma is…

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Wind advisory issued for parts of Snohomish County

The advisory is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Gusts could reach 40 to 45 mph,…

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Mukilteo seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat

The seat was vacated after first-term council member Mike Dixon resigned last week.

Kalynn Taber near her home on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Two years of hell’: Mom, former Lake Stevens student speak out after settlement

Kalynn Taber, now 19, recounted a former Lake Stevens teacher’s alleged attempt to groom her, and her family’s…

Edmonds College students Celestine Ottong, left, tries to catch a salmon while Kade Williams, right, watches while the class gets ready to transport the fish for release in Lake Ballinger on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds College students release salmon into Lake Ballinger

Friday’s release of about 80 coho salmon is part of a larger effort to help the salmon population…

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A man walks into the Soundview Deli on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington.

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Judge rules in favor of Everett’s Soundview Deli owner

Last year, the court case temporarily forced the closure of the well-known convenience store near the Edgewater Bridge.

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New details: Two people remain in critical but stable condition after stabbing

South County deputies say a 22-year-old woman put the male suspect in a chokehold and fought him off…

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Lynnwood bar shooting victim died Wednesday

Meco’s O’Neal, 38, died after five days in the hospital surrounded by his children and loved ones, a…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace discusses options for closing budget gap

City staff presented the council with alternative revenue options Thursday, including a levy lid lift and raising vehicle…

Everett

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Pursuit results in the suspect striking a vehicle, injuring 2

Everett police closed the westbound lanes of Casino Road from Evergreen Way on Wednesday night during the investigation.

Washington State Patrol responded to a four-car collision that injured nine Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Washington State Patrol)

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One man arrested after four-car collision injures nine

The collision resulted in a closure of Highway 524 near Larch Way in Lynnwood from Wednesday night to…

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue responded to a fifth-wheel trailer fire that killed two Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Woodinville, Washington. (Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)

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Two dead in Woodinville trailer fire

Wednesday evening, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a trailer fire with a column…

Mike Dixon

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Mukilteo council member announces resignation

Mike Dixon, a first-term council member, resigned Thursday to focus on his job and family, he said.

President and Chief Technology Officer of EcoRemedy David Mooney shows two different products they are able to create from the gasification process at the Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant in April 2025 in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves contract for gasifier operations at sewage plant

The system has experienced several issues since 2023. The city is hopeful the technology will work as intended…