City of Everett sues drugmaker for letting OxyContin flood black market
EVERETT, Wash. -- As deaths from painkillers and heroin abuse spiked and street crimes increased, the mayor of Everett took major steps to tackle the opioid epidemic devastating this working-class city north of Seattle.Mayor Ray Stephanson stepped up patrols, hired social workers to ride with officers and pushed for more permanent housing for chronically homeless people.
EVERETT, Wash. -- As deaths from painkillers and heroin abuse spiked and street crimes increased, the mayor of Everett took major steps to tackle the opioid epidemic devastating this working-class city north of Seattle.Mayor Ray Stephanson stepped up patrols, hired social workers to ride with officers and pushed for more permanent housing for chronically homeless people.
5-ton military truck found after being stolen from Monroe business
Armageddon Arms owner, Shannon Jelenek, says he drives the truck on the weekends, as advertising for his shop.
Armageddon Arms owner, Shannon Jelenek, says he drives the truck on the weekends, as advertising for his shop.
Generator inside shed blamed for massive Lynnwood house fire
Investigators say a generator, stored inside a shed, caused a fire in Lynnwood Sunday morning displacing five people.
Investigators say a generator, stored inside a shed, caused a fire in Lynnwood Sunday morning displacing five people.
Everett man charged in February knife attack on elderly women
Authorities have charged an Everett man with second-degree murder and first-degree assault following a knife attack that killed a 78-year-old woman and injured her 62-year-old daughter.
Authorities have charged an Everett man with second-degree murder and first-degree assault following a knife attack that killed a 78-year-old woman and injured her 62-year-old daughter.
At least 5 Snohomish County families targeted by frightening kidnapping scam
It’s a phone call that has parents all across our region, on alert. Police want to warn everyone about a kidnapping scam that targeted one family, as recently as Wednesday morning.
It’s a phone call that has parents all across our region, on alert. Police want to warn everyone about a kidnapping scam that targeted one family, as recently as Wednesday morning.
Driver ditches car after crash abandoning woman who died from her injuries
Police arrested a 30-year-old man on hit-and-run and vehicular homicide charges after he abandoned his car Friday in Everett leaving behind a hurt man and a woman who later died from her injuries.
Police arrested a 30-year-old man on hit-and-run and vehicular homicide charges after he abandoned his car Friday in Everett leaving behind a hurt man and a woman who later died from her injuries.
Western Washington growth could impact public safety
It’s no secret Western Washington is growing at a historic pace, with more businesses and people moving into the area each and every year.
It’s no secret Western Washington is growing at a historic pace, with more businesses and people moving into the area each and every year.
Marysville restaurant suffers $1 million in fire damage
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- A fire at a Marysville landmark caused about $1 million in damage.The fire broke out on Sunday at the Village Restaurant.
MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- A fire at a Marysville landmark caused about $1 million in damage.The fire broke out on Sunday at the Village Restaurant.
Elderly woman killed, another woman assaulted in Snohomish County; police search for suspect
ECHO LAKE, Wash. -- Sheriff's deputies are searching for a homicide suspect after an elderly woman was found dead and another woman was injured Sunday afternoon in Snohomish County.About 3 p.m., sheriff's deputies were called to an assault at a home in the 12000 block of 212th Street SE near Echo Lake, a spokesperson with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said.When they arrived, they found an elderly woman dead at the scene.
ECHO LAKE, Wash. -- Sheriff's deputies are searching for a homicide suspect after an elderly woman was found dead and another woman was injured Sunday afternoon in Snohomish County.About 3 p.m., sheriff's deputies were called to an assault at a home in the 12000 block of 212th Street SE near Echo Lake, a spokesperson with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said.When they arrived, they found an elderly woman dead at the scene.
Fire destroys landmark restaurant, 'it's a loss to the city'
The Marysville Fire Department is calling it a "big loss for the community" after a landmark restaurant was destroyed in a fire Sunday morning.
The Marysville Fire Department is calling it a "big loss for the community" after a landmark restaurant was destroyed in a fire Sunday morning.
Several arrested at large underage drinking party in Stanwood
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested four adults and one juvenile at a large underage drinking party in unincorporated Stanwood Friday night.
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested four adults and one juvenile at a large underage drinking party in unincorporated Stanwood Friday night.
Administrator to Pacific Northwest social group arrested for supplying alcohol to minors
Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies and an ambulance were called to a Stanwood home that law enforcement said was center stage for a party where 150 to 200 minors consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana Friday night.
Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies and an ambulance were called to a Stanwood home that law enforcement said was center stage for a party where 150 to 200 minors consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana Friday night.
Marysville police officer hits 61-year-old man crossing State Avenue
A 61-year-old man is recovering from a shoulder and knee injury after being struck by a Marysville police officer Thursday morning.
A 61-year-old man is recovering from a shoulder and knee injury after being struck by a Marysville police officer Thursday morning.
Two children killed, 4 injured in I-5 crash that caused 11-mile backup
A deadly pileup which caused a massive delay on Interstate 5 Friday evening took the lives of two children and injured four other people, according to the Washington State Parol.
A deadly pileup which caused a massive delay on Interstate 5 Friday evening took the lives of two children and injured four other people, according to the Washington State Parol.
LGBT pride flag stolen from Edmonds church, again
The pastor at Edmonds Lutheran Church said crooks have stolen their gay pride flag that once hung on the facility’s sign.
The pastor at Edmonds Lutheran Church said crooks have stolen their gay pride flag that once hung on the facility’s sign.
Employee stabbed at Alderwood Mall food court, suspect in custody
An Alderwood Mall employee was stabbed Sunday afternoon at the mall's food court. A 37-year-old suspect is in custody, according to Lynnwood police.
An Alderwood Mall employee was stabbed Sunday afternoon at the mall's food court. A 37-year-old suspect is in custody, according to Lynnwood police.
Police: 7 coffee stand robberies in Snohomish County
Seven baristas in coffee stands along the I-5 corridor have been victims of armed robberies or attempted armed robberies. The most recent coffee stands were hit Saturday.
Seven baristas in coffee stands along the I-5 corridor have been victims of armed robberies or attempted armed robberies. The most recent coffee stands were hit Saturday.
Flu claims 4 in Snohomish County
The flu season is off to a deadly start. Four people in Snohomish County have died from influenza so far, health officials reported Friday.
The flu season is off to a deadly start. Four people in Snohomish County have died from influenza so far, health officials reported Friday.
Man shot by police in Everett had lengthy criminal history
A man fatally shot by police in Everett on Dec. 17 was a sex offender with a lengthy criminal record.
A man fatally shot by police in Everett on Dec. 17 was a sex offender with a lengthy criminal record.
Arlington Rite Aid given 'all clear' following multiple bomb threats
Police have responded to a bomb threat at a commercial business in Arlington.
Police have responded to a bomb threat at a commercial business in Arlington.