Oso

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
Highway 530 closed until at least Monday after mudslide

Highway 530 closed until at least Monday after mudslide

Authorities have closed Highway 530 until at least Monday while they keep watch for further movement on a soggy, sloughing hillside. Both directions… Continue reading

Highway 530 closed until at least Monday after mudslide
Mudslide closes Highway 530 near Oso through Monday morning

Mudslide closes Highway 530 near Oso through Monday morning

UPDATE 2:30 p.m.: Highway 530 will stay closed east of Oso at least until Monday morning due to safety concerns about a slow-moving mudslide on… Continue reading

Mudslide closes Highway 530 near Oso through Monday morning
3 years after Oso mudslide, a prayer for hope and peace

3 years after Oso mudslide, a prayer for hope and peace

They have practice at this now. It’s the third time they have come to remember in this way, to share dinner and drinks,… Continue reading

3 years after Oso mudslide, a prayer for hope and peace

Events to honor memories of those who died in Oso mudslide

This is the time of year for extra sensitivity and love. Joel Johnson, Oso fire department chaplain and volunteer firefighter, asks for prayers… Continue reading

Oso firefighters made sure mudslide fund went where it was needed

Oso firefighters made sure mudslide fund went where it was needed

Cindy Reynolds knows the number by heart. Her friends at the Oso fire department always double-check with her, but they remember, too. The… Continue reading

Oso firefighters made sure mudslide fund went where it was needed
Arlington church steps up to rescue the ‘Bear’

Arlington church steps up to rescue the ‘Bear’

Firefighters still can be surprised by how much and how often their community is willing to step up for them, especially in Oso.… Continue reading

Arlington church steps up to rescue the ‘Bear’

Highway 530 to close early Sunday morning

Highway 530 between Lake Cavanaugh Road and Oso Loop Road is expected to be shut down early Sunday for an accident re-creation. The… Continue reading

The Herald’s top stories of 2016: Challenges, tragedy, triumph

The Herald’s top stories of 2016: Challenges, tragedy, triumph

The year 2016 will be remembered in Snohomish County for breaking events and gradual change. The man who would become president stopped by, an aerospace… Continue reading

The Herald’s top stories of 2016: Challenges, tragedy, triumph
Prosecutor won’t seek death penalty in slaying of Oso couple

Prosecutor won’t seek death penalty in slaying of Oso couple

The man charged with murdering an Oso couple in April won’t risk the death penalty if convicted of the killings. Snohomish County Prosecuting… Continue reading

Prosecutor won’t seek death penalty in slaying of Oso couple
Mukilteo mass-shooter pleads guilty in murders of 3

Mukilteo mass-shooter pleads guilty in murders of 3

Mukilteo mass killer Allen Ivanov pleaded guilty Monday to multiple counts of murder, a day before the Snohomish County prosecutor was scheduled to… Continue reading

Mukilteo mass-shooter pleads guilty in murders of 3

Donation drive for Cascade Valley Hospital honors son’s memory

Debbie Howell admired the beauty of Whitehorse Mountain covered in fresh snow. Some of her son’s ashes are up on the mountain, brought… Continue reading

Whitehorse Trail at Oso mudslide rebuilt, to open next year

The mile-long stretch of the Whitehorse Trail that was wiped out during the deadly 2014 Oso mudslide has been rebuilt. The new length… Continue reading

Around the county

Arlington: County to close lane on 143rd Ave. The Snohomish County Department of Public Works advises motorists in the Arlington area about the single lane… Continue reading

Man dies in rafting accident near Oso

OSO — A man died while rafting on the North Fork Stillaguamish River on Sunday afternoon, but a woman with him was able to swim… Continue reading

Stillaguamish River drowning victim identified

The man who died in a rafting accident on the Stillaguamish River on Sunday has been identified. Jay R. Griffin, 54, of Everett,… Continue reading