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Accused killer set to testify Friday in Oso murder trial

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 set to testify Friday in Oso murder trial
Accused killer’s brother ‘thought we were getting away with it’

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.

Accused killer’s brother ‘thought we were getting away with it’
Neighbor: John Reed showed up in Oso shortly before slayings

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.

Neighbor: John Reed showed up in Oso shortly before slayings
Trial over Oso murders begins with a self-defense claim

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.

Trial over Oso murders begins with a self-defense claim
When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face

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.

When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face
4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide

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 2014.

4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide
Families announce plans for an Oso mudslide memorial

Families announce plans for an Oso mudslide memorial

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

Families announce plans for an Oso mudslide memorial
Slide prompts closure of Whitehorse trail east of Arlington

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.”

Slide prompts closure of Whitehorse trail east of Arlington

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

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.

Trial could be delayed in case of murdered Oso couple
She created a space for Oso mudslide survivors to heal

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 felt safe.

She created a space for Oso mudslide survivors to heal
Man accused in Oso neighbors’ deaths to claim self defense

Man accused in Oso neighbors’ deaths to claim self defense

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

Man accused in Oso neighbors’ deaths to claim self defense
The Oso tree that withstood the mudslide finally comes down

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 passed.

The Oso tree that withstood the mudslide finally comes down

Darrington nonprofit working to offer internet access

A new group here aims to offer affordable internet in a rural area the founder says has been underserved by big-name providers. The… Continue reading

Mudslide grant helps fire district buy electric stretcher

Mudslide grant helps fire district buy electric stretcher

After the devastating mudslide of 2014, those who serve the Stillaguamish River Valley have looked for ways to make their communities more resilient.… Continue reading

Mudslide grant helps fire district buy electric stretcher

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

A February trial still is planned for the man charged with killing an Oso couple in 2016. John Reed appeared in Snohomish County… Continue reading

Detectives here hope to find Oso murder weapon near Mexico

Detectives here hope to find Oso murder weapon near Mexico

Police are asking for help finding the gun that was used to kill an Oso couple last year. Snohomish County sheriff’s detectives believe… Continue reading

Detectives here hope to find Oso murder weapon near Mexico

Trial rescheduled for man charged in slaying of Oso couple

The man charged with murdering an Oso couple just over a year ago now likely won’t stand trial until sometime in 2018. John… Continue reading

Brother of alleged killer of Oso couple sentenced to prison

Brother of alleged killer of Oso couple sentenced to prison

Tony Reed isn’t expected to spend much more time behind bars for his part in helping hide the bodies of a slain Oso… Continue reading

Brother of alleged killer of Oso couple sentenced to prison
Slide hazard prompts closure of Oso highway until Thursday

Slide hazard prompts closure of Oso highway until Thursday

State transportation officials have extended the precautionary closure of Highway 530 until at least Thursday because of mudslide concerns, keeping the Darrington area’s… Continue reading

Slide hazard prompts closure of Oso highway until Thursday