Bothell

Washington State Patrol officers detain the suspected driver of a hit and run double fatality in Bothell Friday on February 19, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Bothell man guilty in hit-and-run that killed 2 pedestrians

In 2021, Alec Gajdos struck and killed Carson Cox, 32, and Sara Fox-Heath, 39. He then went to work.

Washington State Patrol officers detain the suspected driver of a hit and run double fatality in Bothell Friday on February 19, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian B. Saltzman gets drenched with a bucket of ice water as Cedar Wood Elementary celebrates their success in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Bothell, Washington. Students at Cedar Wood raised over $20,000 for the AHA during the months of February and March, and five educators, including Saltzman, sacrificed themselves to buckets of ice cold water to help reward the hundreds of students who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Local teachers drenched to celebrate fundraiser

Students at Cedar Wood Elementary celebrated their fundraiser by dumping buckets of ice water on educators.

Everett Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian B. Saltzman gets drenched with a bucket of ice water as Cedar Wood Elementary celebrates their success in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Bothell, Washington. Students at Cedar Wood raised over $20,000 for the AHA during the months of February and March, and five educators, including Saltzman, sacrificed themselves to buckets of ice cold water to help reward the hundreds of students who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Alan Edward Dean refuses to agree to the proceedings during his first arraignment at Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 in Everett, Wa.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Murder charges in 1993 killing of Bothell teen dismissed for second time

It did not appear likely that Alan Dean could be mentally competent to stand trial in Melissa Lee’s death.

Alan Edward Dean refuses to agree to the proceedings during his first arraignment at Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 in Everett, Wa.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
This crash in Seattle resulted from a chase that started in Snohomish County after the robbery of a marijuana retail store Thursday night. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office) 20220218

Charges: Snohomish County armed robbery spree wasn’t man’s first

Rayshon Blackwell was charged with robbing two Snohomish County marijuana stores. He has spent much of his life behind bars.

This crash in Seattle resulted from a chase that started in Snohomish County after the robbery of a marijuana retail store Thursday night. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office) 20220218
Alan Edward Dean in about 1993 (left), and in 2020. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

After treatment, charges refiled in 1993 murder of Bothell teen

Alan Dean’s public defender argued the case should be dismissed again since the defendant’s competency likely can’t be restored.

Alan Edward Dean in about 1993 (left), and in 2020. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Clockwise from top left: Digital rendering of the future Colby Tower in Everett (Tim Corpus), 2019 housing construction in Sultan (Olivia Vanni), apartments and condominiums being constructed near Alderwood mall in 2021 (Olivia Vanni), Urban Center Apartments in Lynnwood (Kevin Clark), and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station under construction in August 2020 in Lynnwood (Olivia Vanni)

By 2044, Snohomish County population projected at 1.1 million

The county is planning how to accommodate newcomers. Here are four takeaways from newly adopted growth targets.

Clockwise from top left: Digital rendering of the future Colby Tower in Everett (Tim Corpus), 2019 housing construction in Sultan (Olivia Vanni), apartments and condominiums being constructed near Alderwood mall in 2021 (Olivia Vanni), Urban Center Apartments in Lynnwood (Kevin Clark), and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station under construction in August 2020 in Lynnwood (Olivia Vanni)
One person died Monday night in a house fire in north Bothell. (Bothell Fire Department)

Woman found dead after house fire in Bothell

Firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire and extinguished it, but found a person dead inside.

One person died Monday night in a house fire in north Bothell. (Bothell Fire Department)

Team USA Climbing coach charged with raping second teen

Alexander Fritz, 28, engaged in multiple “inappropriate relationships” with 15-year-old girls, a deputy prosecutor wrote.

Jeff Brown, of PAWS, releases crow 20220004 back into the wild after its rehabilitation from an injured wing Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the UW Bothell campus in Bothell, Washington. The crow immediately flew upper into a tree and began calling out to other birds in the area. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Broken wing healed, a crow passes test flight at UW Bothell

The injured crow rejoined its murder Friday, following surgery at the PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood.

Jeff Brown, of PAWS, releases crow 20220004 back into the wild after its rehabilitation from an injured wing Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the UW Bothell campus in Bothell, Washington. The crow immediately flew upper into a tree and began calling out to other birds in the area. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Election

School funding measures now passing in Snohomish, Northshore

After Wednesday’s election update, a capital projects levy was still failing in the Stanwood-Camano School District, but support had grown.

Election
Steven Gooch in June 1991. (Flathead County Sheriff's Office)

Remains found in 2003 in Montana identified as missing Bothell man

Steven Gooch’s family last heard from him in 1995. He was identified this week through DNA and forensic genealogy.

Steven Gooch in June 1991. (Flathead County Sheriff's Office)
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Deputy faults state law after woman stabs social worker near Bothell

Police say a recent state law stops them from using force to take people to psychiatric hospitals. A change could be coming.

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Former USA Climbing team member accused of child rape

Alexander Fritz, 28, was accused of inappropriate “relationships” with child athletes, police wrote.

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Bothell High School. (Madeline Coats / Bothell-Kenmore Reporter file)

Students arrested, charged as school threats surge here

The latest in Snohomish County: Bothell High School’s campus was closed Friday after threatening graffiti was found.

Bothell High School. (Madeline Coats / Bothell-Kenmore Reporter file)
The Rec Room Bar & Grill near Lynnwood. (Zachariah Bryan / Herald file)

DJ sues Lynnwood bar over racist attack by group in 2018

The man argues the Rec Room Bar and Grill did little to protect him from white supremacists.

The Rec Room Bar & Grill near Lynnwood. (Zachariah Bryan / Herald file)
Voyager Middle School.

Shooting threat at Mukilteo schools was a joke, student says

Four threats of violence in 48 hours were reported at Snohomish County schools in the wake of a shooting at a Michigan high school.

Voyager Middle School.
Evan Watts, Watts Brewing Co.

Small Bothell brewer is a big winner in statewide beer contest

Watts Brewing takes home a hold and silver medal and was named Very Small Brewery of the Year at the Washington Beer Awards.

Evan Watts, Watts Brewing Co.
Snohomish Mayor John Kartak, Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, Marysville School Board Director Vanessa Edwards, Everett City Councilmember Paul Roberts. Bottom (L-R): Snohomish Councilmember Larry Countryman, Edmonds City Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Bothell City Councilmember Rosemary McAuliffe.

Snohomish County voters said goodbye to these 7 incumbents

Collectively, these mayors, councilmembers and a school board director served decades in elected office.

Snohomish Mayor John Kartak, Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, Marysville School Board Director Vanessa Edwards, Everett City Councilmember Paul Roberts. Bottom (L-R): Snohomish Councilmember Larry Countryman, Edmonds City Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Bothell City Councilmember Rosemary McAuliffe.

Edmonds company fined $575,000 for improper asbestos removal

A state agency says Above Beyond Asbestos Removal continued to accept work after being de-certified.

Saman Shareghi is organically farming in his parents yard in Bothell. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

In climate change war, this Bothell man’s weapon is a garden

Saman Shareghi is growing a food forest. His is one of several efforts across Snohomish County.

Saman Shareghi is organically farming in his parents yard in Bothell. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)