A Project Child Safe gun lock that is available at the Everett Police Department on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bill moves forward requiring safety course to buy a gun in Washington

A bill passed by the state House adds that requirement and imposes a 10-day waiting period. It now goes to the Senate.

A Project Child Safe gun lock that is available at the Everett Police Department on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kelvin Njeru appears in court for sentencing on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ex-caregiver gets over 7 years for raping Everett woman with dementia

In September 2021, blood was found on a patient’s bed during Kelvin Njeru’s night shift.

Kelvin Njeru appears in court for sentencing on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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2 Arlington men hospitalized after trucks crash on Highway 530

A driver heading east allegedly crossed the center line and hit the other man’s truck head-on Tuesday afternoon near Oso.

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There were no injuries Tuesday night after a train collided with a truck at 212th Street NW and Sill Road south of Silvana. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

No injuries after train hits truck near Silvana

The people in the truck got out before the train hit it at 212th Street NW and Sill Road.

There were no injuries Tuesday night after a train collided with a truck at 212th Street NW and Sill Road south of Silvana. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Arlington

Pedestrian killed in Arlington hit-and-run

Police were looking for a driver who fatally hit a man around 8 p.m. Tuesday on 172nd Street NE, which is also Highway 531.

Arlington
A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mental health evaluation delays preceded Lake Stevens police killing

“It’s only a matter of time, when a government entity ignores their obligation,” James Blancocotto’s public defender said.

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Ten-year-old Chloe Charles (center) jumps into the middle of a picture being taken by thirteen-year-old Jada Summers of the girls' respective mothers, Renee Charles (left) and Debbie Summers, outside of the new Chick-Fil-A location in Lynnwood Wednesday afternoon. The families showed up early Wednesday morning to be part of the first 100 people in line at the new location. The first one hundred people who camp overnight at the new location are entitled to one Chick-Fil-A combo meal a week for the next year. The Charles and Summers families met at the opening for the Bellevue Chick-Fil-A and were enjoying the family atmosphere. Games throughout the day keep the families occupied.
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New Chick-fil-A opening in Lynnwood, traffic expected

Locally, the opening of a Chick-fil-A has created “significant traffic impacts” in the past.

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Ten-year-old Chloe Charles (center) jumps into the middle of a picture being taken by thirteen-year-old Jada Summers of the girls' respective mothers, Renee Charles (left) and Debbie Summers, outside of the new Chick-Fil-A location in Lynnwood Wednesday afternoon. The families showed up early Wednesday morning to be part of the first 100 people in line at the new location. The first one hundred people who camp overnight at the new location are entitled to one Chick-Fil-A combo meal a week for the next year. The Charles and Summers families met at the opening for the Bellevue Chick-Fil-A and were enjoying the family atmosphere. Games throughout the day keep the families occupied.
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State eyes $300M haul from first-ever carbon emission auction

More than 6 million pollution allowances were snapped up in a three-hour bidding window.

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A private plane taxis past the Paine Field passenger terminal on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Final draft of Paine Field Master Plan ready to view

Officials will host an overview of the plan — with proposals for more gates and more parking spots — on March 15.

A private plane taxis past the Paine Field passenger terminal on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A handshake, a deal then hospital staffing bill emerges from Senate

Nurses will help decide plans for staffing, meals and rest breaks. Hospitals could face hefty fines if they don’t comply.

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Marysville Police vehicle is parked outside Carroll’s Creek Landing after a car chase ended with a crash in the apartment complex on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Police: Camano man in stolen city truck flees, crashes, causes gas leak

The suspect allegedly crashed the stolen Ford F-450 into gas meters, leading to an evacuation at Smokey Point townhomes.

A Marysville Police vehicle is parked outside Carroll’s Creek Landing after a car chase ended with a crash in the apartment complex on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Students load onto the 116 Community Transit bus after school on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community Transit drops employee COVID vaccine requirement

After a year with it in place and three years after the first known U.S. COVID case, the CEO announced the change.

Students load onto the 116 Community Transit bus after school on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett

$250K bail for suspect in fatal Everett crash

Police believe Arthur Injinmej was driving drunk when he crashed around 4 a.m. Monday, leaving one dead.

Everett
Wayne Kruse stands with fishing trophies at his home on Lake Cavanaugh on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Wa. Kruse, who has be writing outdoors stories for The Everett Herald since 1976, is retiring. “Is this the best job in the world?” He has been asked over the years. His answer, “Yes, it is.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Herald columnist Wayne Kruse, longtime voice of local anglers, dies

For decades, Kruse was the go-to source for the scoop on fishing, hunting and all things outdoors in Snohomish County.

Wayne Kruse stands with fishing trophies at his home on Lake Cavanaugh on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Wa. Kruse, who has be writing outdoors stories for The Everett Herald since 1976, is retiring. “Is this the best job in the world?” He has been asked over the years. His answer, “Yes, it is.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
A new $9.99 roast beef sandwich tested at the Lynnwood Costco food court of low-priced fare is blowing up on social media. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood’s new $10 roast beef sandwich is Costco sticker shocker

The new cold cut sub is the same price as an 18-inch pizza, six hot dogs or two rotisserie chickens from the vaunted food court.

A new $9.99 roast beef sandwich tested at the Lynnwood Costco food court of low-priced fare is blowing up on social media. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County vital statistics

Marriage licenses, dissolutions and deaths.

Everett

Pedestrian killed in alleged hit and run identified

Joshua Kollman, of Everett, was 53. He was struck and killed in the 4900 block of Evergreen Way.

Everett
Officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, at the Erwin Estates Apartment Complex in the 8200 block of 11th Dr W in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Everett man identified in deadly shooting through apartment wall

Jeremy L. Anderson, 45, of Everett, was killed last week. His neighbor Jeremy Jones was arrested later that day.

Officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, at the Erwin Estates Apartment Complex in the 8200 block of 11th Dr W in Everett. (Everett Police Department)
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and his wife, Jenni Haukio, left, meet Gov. Jay Inslee and Trudi Inslee, during the governor's visit to Finland on Sep. 14, 2022. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and his wife, Jenni Haukio, left, meet Gov. Jay Inslee and Trudi Inslee, during the governor's visit to Finland on Sep. 14, 2022. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
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A presidential visit and a Blake bill passes in the Senate

It’s Day 57. Another key deadline nears. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature

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