Granite Falls

Granite Falls

Two suspects charged in motorhome shooting near Granite Falls

Bail was set at $2 million for each of the suspects, Dillon Thomas, 28 and David Koeppen, 37.

 

Granite Falls

Man identified in deadly shooting at motorhome near Granite Falls

Austin Hoerner, 33, was fatally shot earlier this month. Two assailants fled the scene, investigators say.

 

People look through a selection of bowls available at the Granite Falls Food Bank’s Empty Bowl fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Cheri Moss)

Amid more need, Granite Falls food bank raises $15K with ‘Empty Bowls’

The food bank served 14,000 people in 2022, an increase of 36% from the previous year.

 

Granite Falls

Man shot near Granite Falls; assailants at large

Two suspects fled after shooting a 33-year-old man in a motorhome Tuesday morning, according to police.

Granite Falls
Marysville

Charges: Falling out between friends preceded murder in Marysville

Prosecutors allege Khoa Nguyen offered to apologize to Stephen Collins in person, but then killed him earlier this month.

Marysville
Marysville

Slain man identified in Marysville shooting

Detectives believe Khoa Nguyen killed Stephen Collins last week in Marysville. Nguyen fled to Granite Falls.

Marysville
Marysville

Police: Marysville shooter killed friend in confrontation at his car

Prescription drug use made Khoa Nguyen, 36, unpredictable, an acquaintance told police. Nguyen was held on $1 million bail.

Marysville
Marysville

Man shot, killed in Marysville; suspect arrested

Police believe the alleged shooter fled to his home in Granite Falls, where he was arrested following a SWAT standoff.

Marysville
Canyon Creek Cabins co-owner Andy Whitcomb relaxes on the deck behind Cabin 1, an upgraded 1970s A-frame. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A stylish yet rustic winter retreat just outside Granite Falls

Canyon Creek Cabins offer a cozy hideaway on an acre of riverfront property.

Canyon Creek Cabins co-owner Andy Whitcomb relaxes on the deck behind Cabin 1, an upgraded 1970s A-frame. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Co-owner Andy Whitcomb sits on the deck behind Cabin 1 at Canyon Creek Cabins on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A stylish yet rustic winter retreat just outside Granite Falls

Canyon Creek Cabins offer a cozy hideaway on an acre of riverfront property.

Co-owner Andy Whitcomb sits on the deck behind Cabin 1 at Canyon Creek Cabins on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Western Washington's Dayana Diaz (left), a Granite Falls High School graduate, dribbled the ball during a game against Simon Fraser on Oct. 8, 2022, in Burnaby, B.C. (Photo provided by WWU)

Community roundup: Locals help WWU soccer team reach Final 4

Plus, the Silvertips sign a prospect forward, the Professional Bull Riding tour announces a return to Everett and more.

Western Washington's Dayana Diaz (left), a Granite Falls High School graduate, dribbled the ball during a game against Simon Fraser on Oct. 8, 2022, in Burnaby, B.C. (Photo provided by WWU)
Monroe High School (Monroe School District)
Monroe High School (Monroe School District)
The Granite Falls Bridge on the Mountain Loop Highway. (Snohomish County) 20211120

Mountain Loop Highway to close Wednesday

The popular road east of Granite Falls and south of Darrington is blocked off each year in line with winter weather.

The Granite Falls Bridge on the Mountain Loop Highway. (Snohomish County) 20211120
People explore along the South Fork Stillaguamish River near the repaired bridge that heads to Big Four Ice Caves on Oct. 28, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls. Ryan Berry / Everett Herald photo

The Big Four Ice Caves: Access to one of Snohomish County’s most iconic destinations reopens

Washington’s Big Four Ice Caves, one of Snohomish County’s most popular nature destinations, about 20 miles east of Granite Falls, offers an experience well worth… Continue reading

People explore along the South Fork Stillaguamish River near the repaired bridge that heads to Big Four Ice Caves on Oct. 28, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls. Ryan Berry / Everett Herald photo
A hiker begins the journey back from Big Four Ice Caves on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Long-awaited repair: Bridge to the Big Four Ice Caves reopens

In 2019, erosion damaged the footbridge leading to one of Snohomish County’s most iconic destinations off Mountain Loop Highway.

A hiker begins the journey back from Big Four Ice Caves on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Robe Valley Fire Station is located at 31907 Mountain Loop Highway, about 10 miles east of Granite Falls. (Courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District 23)

Fire commission, chief support merger of Granite Falls and Robe Valley

Voters next week will see a ballot proposition to combine Fire District 17 and Fire District 23 into a single department.

The Robe Valley Fire Station is located at 31907 Mountain Loop Highway, about 10 miles east of Granite Falls. (Courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District 23)
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Man accused of 2 killings found fit to stand trial in Snohomish County

Finley Hilde reportedly told police he “heard from God” before shooting Jordan Hurtado, 27, in August.

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Mining operations are underway at Cadman, Inc. sand and gravel mine on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

As Granite Falls’ 425-acre mine aims to expand, neighbors have questions

Residents have no warning before blasts at the rock quarry. “You can hear it, it shakes, and they don’t notify people,” one said.

Mining operations are underway at Cadman, Inc. sand and gravel mine on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Carolanne Warren directs her mother through the ruts on Mt. Pilchuck Road Wednesday afternoon in Granite Falls, Washington on September 7, 2022.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

To get to iconic Pilchuck lookout, hikers must brave ‘hell on wheels’

Mount Pilchuck is one of the most beloved hikes in the region. The 7-mile pothole-riddled road to get there? Not so much.

Carolanne Warren directs her mother through the ruts on Mt. Pilchuck Road Wednesday afternoon in Granite Falls, Washington on September 7, 2022.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Michael Adams is trying to navigate the school district's procedure for addressing complaints about racism after his son was the subject of some racist Snapchat messages sent by Granite Falls High School students in May. 

Photographed in Granite Falls, Washington on September 20, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

After threat to ‘lynch’ Granite Falls boy, father says school fell short

Michael Adams helped craft the district’s diversity policy. Then his son became a target of racism. He now wants more changes.

Michael Adams is trying to navigate the school district's procedure for addressing complaints about racism after his son was the subject of some racist Snapchat messages sent by Granite Falls High School students in May. 

Photographed in Granite Falls, Washington on September 20, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)