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2 in Snohomish County infected in E. coli outbreak tied to carrots

Across the state, eight people have been infected in the outbreak that has sickened 39 people across the country.

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Bothell

Bothell murder suspect hoped to dedicate himself to charity after rescue

On Thursday, Michael Knapinski was charged with murder. Four years earlier, he’d recovered after getting lost at Mount Rainier.

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Everett

Everett man who dealt fentanyl to undercover agent gets federal prison

Dane Britton will spend six years behind bars after selling guns and drugs to a federal agent.

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The Marysville Municipal Jail is pictured Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville increases mandatory minimum penalties for repeat offenders

The city still doesn’t know the effects of the original ordinance, but still strengthened the penalties this month.

The Marysville Municipal Jail is pictured Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People cross Hoyt Avenue next to the Imagine Children’s Museum on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett adds ‘no sit, no lie’ zone around children’s museum

It’s the fourth buffer zone added since last year where it’s illegal to sit or lie down.

People cross Hoyt Avenue next to the Imagine Children’s Museum on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Gov. Jay Inslee campaigns against Initiative 2117, which would cut the state’s carbon cap and investment program, at Aslan Brewery in Bellingham on Oct. 5. Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. (Grant Hindsley / The New York Times)

With $10B deficit looming, Inslee calls for WA agencies to make cuts

The outgoing governor says reductions are needed to balance the next budget. Lawmakers may also consider new taxes.

Gov. Jay Inslee campaigns against Initiative 2117, which would cut the state’s carbon cap and investment program, at Aslan Brewery in Bellingham on Oct. 5. Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. (Grant Hindsley / The New York Times)
Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville unveils 3 options for upcoming school closures

The new School Closure Planning Committee will recommend one of the options to the school board by December.

Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Everett

Pedestrian, 34, killed in Everett crash

A woman was walking without the benefit of a crosswalk Thursday night when a car hit her on Evergreen Way, officials said.

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One of the parking lots at Stevens Pass Thursday afternoon on December 30, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Stevens Pass expected to open Dec. 6

But that depends on the weather. Last year, the ski resort had to delay opening due to a lack of snow.

One of the parking lots at Stevens Pass Thursday afternoon on December 30, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in 2023 in Everett. (Ryan Berry / Herald file)

WA Supreme Court weighs step to solve public defense crisis

Reducing caseload standards will “help us recruit,” said Jason Schwarz, director of the Snohomish County Office of Public Defense.

  • Nov 15, 2024
  • By Wire Service
Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in 2023 in Everett. (Ryan Berry / Herald file)
Seattle police received multiple 911 calls of a white pickup truck traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane of the West Seattle Bridge the morning of March 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. The truck collided with another vehicle, killing the passenger and driver inside. (Photo provided by the Seattle Police Department)

Driver sentenced in Seattle crash that killed 2 Snohomish teens

Riley Danard and Khalea Thoeuk were driving on the West Seattle Bridge after celebrating a birthday in March 2023.

Seattle police received multiple 911 calls of a white pickup truck traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane of the West Seattle Bridge the morning of March 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. The truck collided with another vehicle, killing the passenger and driver inside. (Photo provided by the Seattle Police Department)
A person walks toward their bus as it pull into the Lynnwood Transit Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

See where state money is funding environmental work in Snohomish County

A new dashboard shows where dollars are going to overburdened communities across the state.

A person walks toward their bus as it pull into the Lynnwood Transit Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The I-5, Highway 529 and the BNSF railroad bridges cross over Union Slough as the main roadways for north and southbound traffic between Everett and Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After a monthslong lane closure, Highway 529 bridge to reopen Monday

A five-month closure of the northbound bridge between Everett and Marysville has frustrated drivers. It’ll soon be over.

The I-5, Highway 529 and the BNSF railroad bridges cross over Union Slough as the main roadways for north and southbound traffic between Everett and Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

After long waits for permits, Snohomish County vendors may find relief

Food truck owners can now, with conditions, get some temporary permit fees waived. But those conditions are difficult to meet.

Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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1 dead after crash into pole in Lake Stevens

A man crashed at the intersection of 91st Avenue NE and Highway 204 just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

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Snohomish County Council listens to George Skiles talk about his findings in an audit of the Snohomish County Executive Office on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Audit questions hiring practices in Snohomish County exec’s office

The report was presented to the County Council on Wednesday. It includes several recommendations.

Snohomish County Council listens to George Skiles talk about his findings in an audit of the Snohomish County Executive Office on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

WA court system outage means firearm sales on hold

Buyers must wait until the Washington State Patrol can access databases for background checks.

  • Nov 13, 2024
  • By Wire Service
Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
David Hope, a Everett AquaSox ticket holder since 1994, talks about the stadium proposal presented to the public during a community information session on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett residents voice support, concerns over AquaSox stadium

On Tuesday, the city presented potential plans for a new or renovated stadium and fielded questions.

David Hope, a Everett AquaSox ticket holder since 1994, talks about the stadium proposal presented to the public during a community information session on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A state Department of Transportation traffic camera from Highway 527 shows the aftermath of a school bus crash Wednesday afternoon on I-405. (Photo provided by the state Department of Transportation)

I-405 reopens after school bus crash blocked lanes in Bothell

The bus was carrying a girls soccer team from La Conner. No one on the bus was reported injured.

A state Department of Transportation traffic camera from Highway 527 shows the aftermath of a school bus crash Wednesday afternoon on I-405. (Photo provided by the state Department of Transportation)
Flyers of support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson. (Laurel Demkovich / Washington State Standard)

Somers, Liias among Snohomish County leaders on Ferguson transition team

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Tuesday announced a 53-person team that will help with the transition from Gov. Jay Inslee.

Flyers of support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson. (Laurel Demkovich / Washington State Standard)