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A recap of things to know about the Richard Rotter trial

Here’s an overview of past Herald coverage of the shooting death of Everett police officer Dan Rocha.

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The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field is seen on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Flying Heritage Museum ‘returning soon’ under new owner

Bought by a Walmart heir, the vintage aircraft and military museum offered a cryptic tease this week.

The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field is seen on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Logan Leadley, Kyle Thies and Justin Nygard work on tying sausages at Double DD Meats on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hot, saucy Double DD Meats is Mountlake Terrace’s carnal destination

Find 3,000 hot sauces, 1,000 barbecue bastes, 500 dry rubs, 400 marinades and 50 flavors of sausage.

Logan Leadley, Kyle Thies and Justin Nygard work on tying sausages at Double DD Meats on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Defense attorney Natalie Tarantino, left, listens while prosecutors Craig Matheson, center, and Bob Langbehn, right, discuss a juror during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jury selection kicks off trial in slaying of Everett officer Dan Rocha

Richard Rotter’s trial for aggravated first-degree murder was expected to last three weeks. Jury selection could take days.

Defense attorney Natalie Tarantino, left, listens while prosecutors Craig Matheson, center, and Bob Langbehn, right, discuss a juror during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Anthony Denice, left, and Jen Mannas releasing the bird on March 8, 2023 in Port Angeles, Washington. (Photo courtesy Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier, U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs)

PAWS gives injured albatross new wind beneath its wings

The seabird arrived in Lynnwood with an injured neck. But despite the odds, the bird kept up a “spicy” attitude.

Anthony Denice, left, and Jen Mannas releasing the bird on March 8, 2023 in Port Angeles, Washington. (Photo courtesy Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier, U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs)

Snohomish County vital statistics

Marriage licenses, dissolutions and deaths.

An Everett police officer and deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the 800 block of 91st Pl SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Report: Everett man pointed gun, fled home before fatal police shooting

Two SWAT team members were put on leave following the deadly police shooting early Saturday in south Everett.

An Everett police officer and deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the 800 block of 91st Pl SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)
Flyers wait to become the first passengers to depart on a Boeing 737 from Paine Field Airport Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Paine Field hopes to extend a $4.50 airport passenger fee

Standard at most airports, the fee would help fund ramp repairs at the Snohomish County airport.

Flyers wait to become the first passengers to depart on a Boeing 737 from Paine Field Airport Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Dr. Charles McNulty (left), Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift (center) and Mr. Michael Tolley (right). The three finalist for the 2023-24 superintendent position at Northshore School District. (Photo provided by Northshore School District)

One of these 3 will be the next leaders of Northshore schools

Michael Tolley, Charles McNulty and Jeanice Kerr Swift want the job. They’ll stand for questions at a public forum Wednesday.

Dr. Charles McNulty (left), Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift (center) and Mr. Michael Tolley (right). The three finalist for the 2023-24 superintendent position at Northshore School District. (Photo provided by Northshore School District)
A man walks by Pfizer headquarters, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in New York. Pfizer will spend about $43 billion to buy Seagen and broaden its reach into cancer treatments, the pharmaceutical giant said Monday, March 13, 2023. (AP Photo / Mark Lennihan, File)

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to acquire Bothell-based Seagen

Pfizer announced Monday it plans to acquire Seagen in an all-cash deal for $43 billion.

A man walks by Pfizer headquarters, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in New York. Pfizer will spend about $43 billion to buy Seagen and broaden its reach into cancer treatments, the pharmaceutical giant said Monday, March 13, 2023. (AP Photo / Mark Lennihan, File)
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License plates, the X-file, and a tribute to lawmakers who’ve died

It’s Day 64. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature

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A tuition-free early learning center funded by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos opened in Everett Station last week. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

Free Bezos-backed preschool opens in Everett

Kids are admitted to the free preschool in Everett Station by lottery. The school pays no rent in exchange for improvements.

A tuition-free early learning center funded by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos opened in Everett Station last week. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
A noticed for a proposed mental health facility on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at 300th Street NW and 80th Avenue NW north of Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tribes granted permit to build behavioral health center near Stanwood

Up to 32 patients could be involuntarily committed for three to six months. Permit conditions aim to ease concerns of locals.

A noticed for a proposed mental health facility on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at 300th Street NW and 80th Avenue NW north of Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A still photograph taken from the surveillance cameras at Jomara Seafood in Miami, Florida, allegedly depict David Subil after selling stolen crab. (Western District Court of Seattle)

Charges: Florida man used fake names in six-figure Stanwood crab heist

David Subil allegedly stole over $430,000 worth of king crab from a Stanwood cold storage facility.

A still photograph taken from the surveillance cameras at Jomara Seafood in Miami, Florida, allegedly depict David Subil after selling stolen crab. (Western District Court of Seattle)
An Everett police officer and deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an officer-involved shooting Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Everett Police Department)

Police shooting under investigation in south Everett

An Everett officer and Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies “were involved” in the shooting early Saturday.

An Everett police officer and deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an officer-involved shooting Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Everett Police Department)
An all-electric street sweeper is displayed at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, on Friday, March 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Futuristic zero-emission street sweepers could close climate gap

Electric cars have made big strides, but large vehicles lag. Everett’s airport could soon be swept up in the wave of the future.

An all-electric street sweeper is displayed at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, on Friday, March 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A sign diverts bicyclists to a short path that leads to the shoulder of U.S. 2 headed east near the junction with Highway 204 on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Yes, it’s legal (and risky) to bike on WA highways — with big exceptions

A reader asked about the legality of biking on the shoulder of U.S. 2 after a run-in with law enforcement.

A sign diverts bicyclists to a short path that leads to the shoulder of U.S. 2 headed east near the junction with Highway 204 on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Bradley Barton with graduates of his Climate Crisis Solutions class at Maplewood Parent Cooperative school on Feb. 22, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. From left, the students are Maedot Yoseph, Talea Mustefa, Jaxon Kennard, M.J. Pankow and Ava Woodsum. (Julie Titone)

Amid smoke-filled summers, motivated teachers drive climate education

The ClimeTime program provides more resources to teach about climate change. And it gets kids thinking about solutions.

Bradley Barton with graduates of his Climate Crisis Solutions class at Maplewood Parent Cooperative school on Feb. 22, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. From left, the students are Maedot Yoseph, Talea Mustefa, Jaxon Kennard, M.J. Pankow and Ava Woodsum. (Julie Titone)
Sebastian Sanchez, left, instructor Hannah Dreesbach, center, and Kash Willis, right, learn how to identify trees near Darrington Elementary School in Darrington, Washington on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Environmental and outdoor education lessons are woven throughout the in-school and after-school activities in this small community, thanks to the Glacier Peak Institute. The non-profit arose from community concerns in the wake of the Oso landslide disaster. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Darrington nonprofit puts kids in touch with timber town’s roots

Outdoor education is the Glacier Peak Institute’s mission. Even for kids living in the shadow of the Cascades, it’s often their first time camping.

Sebastian Sanchez, left, instructor Hannah Dreesbach, center, and Kash Willis, right, learn how to identify trees near Darrington Elementary School in Darrington, Washington on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Environmental and outdoor education lessons are woven throughout the in-school and after-school activities in this small community, thanks to the Glacier Peak Institute. The non-profit arose from community concerns in the wake of the Oso landslide disaster. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Inslee wants pursuit bill and press houses face demolition

It’s Day 61. A deadline arrives for bills that cost money. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 legislative session

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