Accused killer set to testify Friday in Oso murder trial

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Accused killer set to testify Friday in Oso murder trial

John Reed is charged in the deaths of married couple Monique Patenaude and Patrick Shunn of Oso.

Accused killer’s brother ‘thought we were getting away with it’

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Accused killer’s brother ‘thought we were getting away with it’

Tony Reed testified that he helped defendant John Reed hide the bodies of a slain Oso couple.

Neighbor: John Reed showed up in Oso shortly before slayings

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Neighbor: John Reed showed up in Oso shortly before slayings

He is accused of killing Monique Patenaude and Patrick Shunn, with whom he had a property dispute.

Trial over Oso murders begins with a self-defense claim

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Trial over Oso murders begins with a self-defense claim

His attorney says John Reed, charged with killing Monique Patenaude and Patrick Shunn, will testify.

When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face

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When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face

She’s worked for the governor and now the county executive, helping constituents through tough times.

Families announce plans for an Oso mudslide memorial

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Families announce plans for an Oso mudslide memorial

Visitors from throughout the world visit the site of the 2014 slide, which killed 43 people.

4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide

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4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide

The ceremony was held near a cedar grove of 43 trees which represent the 43 people killed in…

Slide prompts closure of Whitehorse trail east of Arlington

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Slide prompts closure of Whitehorse trail east of Arlington

More than two miles of the route will be closed indefinitely “due to significant earth movement.”

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Officials monitoring known slide area east of Oso

Right now, there are indications it could slide but would not reach the highway.

Trial could be delayed in case of murdered Oso couple

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Trial could be delayed in case of murdered Oso couple

John Blaine Reed’s attorney says a series of circumstances has left him unsure if he’ll be ready.

She created a space for Oso mudslide survivors to heal

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She created a space for Oso mudslide survivors to heal

Suddenly there was a dire need for people to gather, talk and cry, in a place where they…

Man accused in Oso neighbors’ deaths to claim self defense

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Man accused in Oso neighbors’ deaths to claim self defense

John Blaine Reed had a long-running dispute with Patrick Shunn and Monique Patenaude.

The Oso tree that withstood the mudslide finally comes down

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The Oso tree that withstood the mudslide finally comes down

The Sitka spruce’s loss marks another season — and a moment to honor and treasure all that has…

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Darrington nonprofit working to offer internet access

DARRINGTON — A new group here aims to offer affordable internet in a rural area the founder says…

Mudslide grant helps fire district buy electric stretcher

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Mudslide grant helps fire district buy electric stretcher

ARLINGTON — After the devastating mudslide of 2014, those who serve the Stillaguamish River Valley have looked for…

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Trial still set for man accused of killing Oso-area couple

EVERETT — A February trial still is planned for the man charged with killing an Oso couple in…

Detectives here hope to find Oso murder weapon near Mexico

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Detectives here hope to find Oso murder weapon near Mexico

OSO — Police are asking for help finding the gun that was used to kill an Oso couple…

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Trial rescheduled for man charged in slaying of Oso couple

EVERETT — The man charged with murdering an Oso couple just over a year ago now likely won’t…

Brother of alleged killer of Oso couple sentenced to prison

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Brother of alleged killer of Oso couple sentenced to prison

EVERETT — Tony Reed isn’t expected to spend much more time behind bars for his part in helping…

Slide hazard prompts closure of Oso highway until Thursday

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Slide hazard prompts closure of Oso highway until Thursday

OSO — State transportation officials have extended the precautionary closure of Highway 530 until at least Thursday because…