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Police: Edmonds stabbing suspect was ‘lying in wait’ before fatal attack

Bret Northcutt, 37, was stabbed to death as he walked to his car outside a WinCo. The assailant then fled to Seattle, police said.

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The Denney Juvenile Justice Center along 10th Street in Everett’s Delta neighborhood was built in the 1990s. (Sue Misao / The Herald) 200520

4 Denney employees sue claiming discrimination, hostile workplace

Workers at the county juvenile center alleged they faced “sham investigations” after filing complaints of discrimination.

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center along 10th Street in Everett’s Delta neighborhood was built in the 1990s. (Sue Misao / The Herald) 200520
Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County clears permit hurdle for Cathcart park and ride

The proposed park and ride southeast of Cathcart Way and Highway 9 would have 154 stalls and be near planned housing.

Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shayne Baker, charged with multiple 2022 homicides, sits in court during the first day of his trial on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Trial begins in a string of Everett shootings

Opening statements began Monday for the trial of Shayne Baker, 26, who is accused of carrying out multiple Everett shootings last year.

Shayne Baker, charged with multiple 2022 homicides, sits in court during the first day of his trial on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Matika Wilbur photographed Dr. Henrietta Mann, who is enrolled with the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes. Mann is an emeritus professor at Montana State University. (Matika Wilbur)

Local photographer Matika Wilbur releases book ‘Project 562’

The Tulalip and Swinomish tribal member set out to document Native Americans from 562 federally recognized tribes.

Matika Wilbur photographed Dr. Henrietta Mann, who is enrolled with the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes. Mann is an emeritus professor at Montana State University. (Matika Wilbur)
People throw sticks for their dog along Edgewater Beach while a ferry emerges from smoke covering Possession Sound on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County receives an F on air quality report card

The American Lung Association report lists smoke and ash from wildfires, wood stoves as big factors.

People throw sticks for their dog along Edgewater Beach while a ferry emerges from smoke covering Possession Sound on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Brier, Mountlake Terrace voters back joining South County Fire

About 80% of ballots counted Tuesday night in Brier and over 91% in Mountlake Terrace supported the annexation.

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee shakes the hands of Jim and Ann-Marie Parsons, in blue, whose daughter Carrie was killed in the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, after Inslee signed Senate Bill 5078, which ensures that firearms manufacturers and sellers will face liability if they fail to adopt and implement reasonable controls to prevent sales to dangerous individuals, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Gov. Inslee signs three gun bills into law

Edmonds man is one of the plaintiffs suing the state in response to sales ban on semi-automatic weapons.

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee shakes the hands of Jim and Ann-Marie Parsons, in blue, whose daughter Carrie was killed in the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, after Inslee signed Senate Bill 5078, which ensures that firearms manufacturers and sellers will face liability if they fail to adopt and implement reasonable controls to prevent sales to dangerous individuals, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson speaks during a press briefing held in response to two violent incidents that happened during the past week on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor delivers stern warning after spate of violence

The remarks came Tuesday after a boy, 13, was shot in a suspected drive-by shooting Saturday.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson speaks during a press briefing held in response to two violent incidents that happened during the past week on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tulalip tribal members perform a welcome song during a "Road to Healing" event at the Tulalip Gathering Hall in Marysville, Washington, on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Cabinet secretary visits Tulalip to listen to boarding school survivors

“Federal Indian boarding school policies have touched every Indigenous person I know,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said Sunday.

Tulalip tribal members perform a welcome song during a "Road to Healing" event at the Tulalip Gathering Hall in Marysville, Washington, on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

7 things state lawmakers did this session — and 1 they didn’t

The Legislature adjourned Sunday after an a 105-day session dominated by the majority Democrats’ agenda.

FILE - A person walks near the Legislative Building, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Washington's redistricting commission failed to meet its deadline and on Tuesday, Nov. 16, kicked the job of creating new political maps to the state Supreme Court. The bipartisan commission had a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Monday to approve new boundaries for congressional and legislative districts following the 2020 census. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Cities, county look to step in after state balks on Blake bill

A drug possession penalty could lapse July 1. Local leaders are passing laws to ensure their cops can still make arrests.

FILE - A person walks near the Legislative Building, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Washington's redistricting commission failed to meet its deadline and on Tuesday, Nov. 16, kicked the job of creating new political maps to the state Supreme Court. The bipartisan commission had a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Monday to approve new boundaries for congressional and legislative districts following the 2020 census. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Dave Mustaine of Megadeath taken by Travis Shinn. (Photo provided)

40 years later, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine is still crushing the world

The classic metal band’s “Crush the World” tour kicks off Wednesday at Angel of the Winds arena.

Dave Mustaine of Megadeath taken by Travis Shinn. (Photo provided)

After months of debate, new rules for Airbnbs in Lake Stevens

Some residents aired concerns about unruly guests and lakeside parties, but rental hosts say they’re being unfairly judged.

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Oh what a final night as Blake fix fails and a GOP leader exits

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature.

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A firefighting helicopter carries a bucket of water from a nearby river to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

After Bolt Creek, Western WA gears up for another fire season — in April

Prescribed burns and community meetings are signs of local firefighters gearing up, already, for what could be another smoky summer.

A firefighting helicopter carries a bucket of water from a nearby river to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Alex Rice, 11, swings during a game of YMCA's Miracle League Baseball at Monroe Rotary Field in Monroe, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program is designed to allow people with diverse abilities to play baseball. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘Always a miracle’: Inclusive baseball league opens season in Monroe

After years off because of COVID-19, Miracle League Baseball returned Saturday with the help of a $10,000 donation.

Alex Rice, 11, swings during a game of YMCA's Miracle League Baseball at Monroe Rotary Field in Monroe, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program is designed to allow people with diverse abilities to play baseball. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Snohomish Health District building in Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Snohomish Health District retirees to regain access to health benefits

Dozens of retirees’ plans were lost in the shuffle when the district became a county agency. State Sen. June Robinson proposed the fix.

The Snohomish Health District building in Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
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Drug possession laws in limbo after House rejects deal on Blake bill

Democrats and Republicans vote down an agreement with a tougher penalty and paths to diversion and treatment.

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Mike Martin poses for a photo at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office's annual award ceremony on March 16, 2023. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Martin named new police chief in Snohomish

Pending approval from the City Council, Martin will replace the current chief, Rob Palmer, in July.

Mike Martin poses for a photo at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office's annual award ceremony on March 16, 2023. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)