Emotional day for families as wrongful death bill is passed

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Emotional day for families as wrongful death bill is passed

It would give parents a chance to file claims and recover damages for the loss of an adult…

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Ballots in the mail for local fire and hospital elections

Voters in five taxing districts — including Marysville and Monroe — have an April 23 deadline.

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Identity released of Everett woman, 28, who drowned in lake

Molly Acey died after an accidental fall.

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Sultan man allegedly punched boy, burned him with blow dryer

Mother said boyfriend did not want 3-year-old taken for urgent care. He was arrested Friday.

A water plant got a new roof. It collapsed months later.

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A water plant got a new roof. It collapsed months later.

The damage to the Everett-owned facility came after a series of winter storms dropped record snowfall.

Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents

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Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents

Snohomish County school districts are reminding parents to vaccinate their children.

He’s called the ‘King of Sultan,’ because everybody knows him

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He’s called the ‘King of Sultan,’ because everybody knows him

Patrick Hess, 20, talks to anybody and everybody. He also loves powerlifting and Eminem.

Sultan city councilman announces campaign for mayor

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Sultan city councilman announces campaign for mayor

Russell Wiita wants to help the city where he grew up.

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Appeals court upholds new Sultan annexation, development

The 80 acres in dispute fall within the Urban Growth Area set by the state.

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Sultan High School pays out $87K over injury in woodshop

A teen’s finger is expected to be amputated. The family initially sought $3 million in damages.

Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District

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Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District

Concerns about roads, water and gun rights dominate the candidates’ conversations on the campaign trail.

A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched

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A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched

Democrat Ivan Lewis is battling Republican Robert Sutherland, and history, in the 39th district.

The cautionary tale of a backpacker caught in a snowstorm

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The cautionary tale of a backpacker caught in a snowstorm

There’s much to learn from this news conference about the helicopter rescue of a Pacific Crest Trail hiker.

A chance meeting leads to dramatic rescue near Glacier Peak

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A chance meeting leads to dramatic rescue near Glacier Peak

The Pacific Crest Trail was Katharina Groene’s first hike. She made it 2,500 miles. Then it snowed.

Helicopter rescues hiker near Glacier Peak after snowstorm

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Helicopter rescues hiker near Glacier Peak after snowstorm

A Sultan woman reported the German woman might be in danger when bad weather moved in. She was…

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4 hurt in crash that shut down U.S. 2 in Sultan

Two of the people had more serious injuries Monday night, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low

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Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low

There was a new science test in spring 2018. It’s not yet required to graduate, so many didn’t…

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Prior Sultan administrator abruptly quits new California job

Complaints in Sultan pushed Ken Walker to resign. He then found work as a manager for Inyo County.

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Man convicted in US 2 ‘huffing’ crash, homicide loses appeal

A trooper had established probable cause to take a blood sample, according to the court ruling.

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Anonymous youth survey to tackle tough topics

The state Healthy Youth Survey, given every other year, is scheduled for this month. It is optional.