Everett

An Everett police officer and deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the 800 block of 91st Pl SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Officers identified in fatal shooting of Everett man

Everett police officer Blake Wintch had seven years of service, while Snohomish County Deputy Myles Bittinger had nine years.

 

Richard Rotter listens to witness questioning in his trial at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘It is going to be grim’: Trial begins in Everett officer’s slaying

After days of jury selection, 15 people were empaneled to decide if Richard Rotter is guilty of aggravated first-degree murder.

 

Everett Memorial Stadium and Funko Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Drive to build new AquaSox ballpark gets $7.4M boost from state

The proposed Senate capital budget contains critical seed money for the city-led project likely to get matched by the House.

 

Dominic Wilson looks at his mother while she addresses the court during his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Grief remains after sentencing of Marysville teen’s killers

Dominic Wilson must serve 17½ years in prison, while his accomplice Morzae Roberts was given a sentence of four years.

Dominic Wilson looks at his mother while she addresses the court during his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Former Opus Bank/Cascade Bank building in downtown Everett on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Everett, Washington. It is proposed as the new home of Economic Alliance Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Economic Alliance asks Everett for $300K to move downtown

The countywide chamber of commerce and economic development organization also would reform the Everett chamber.

Former Opus Bank/Cascade Bank building in downtown Everett on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Everett, Washington. It is proposed as the new home of Economic Alliance Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Washington State University Everett campus on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU ends search to buy land for future branch campus in Everett

The university had $10M to spend. It tried for four years but couldn’t close deals with Everett’s housing authority or the city.

The Washington State University Everett campus on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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EvCC men sink Clackamas, advance to NWAC title game

The Trojans open with a 10-0 run and never trail in a 92-80 semifinal victory.

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Judge Bruce Weiss speaks to the attorneys during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dozens dismissed as jury is pared in Richard Rotter trial

The process came to a halt Friday when an unidentified man told some potential jurors to give “the chair” to Dan Rocha’s alleged killer.

Judge Bruce Weiss speaks to the attorneys during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Left to right, Saharah Mendoza, Cielo Mendoza and Octavio Mendoza, reunite in Everett, Washington on Friday, March 17, 2023. The USS Barry arrived to its new homeport at Everett Naval Station, previously from Yokosuka, Japan. The crew is led by Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Grant Bryan. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

USS Barry sails in to new home, Naval Station Everett

Three-hundred sailors arrived Friday in Everett after the destroyer’s six-year deployment in Japan.

Left to right, Saharah Mendoza, Cielo Mendoza and Octavio Mendoza, reunite in Everett, Washington on Friday, March 17, 2023. The USS Barry arrived to its new homeport at Everett Naval Station, previously from Yokosuka, Japan. The crew is led by Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Grant Bryan. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Massive amount’ of homeless RV camping closed Smokey Point rest area

Since November, 38 homeless people were identified through outreach. Six have accepted housing offers with case management.

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Everett police officer and a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man Saturday, March 11, 2023, in the 800 block of 91st Place SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Everett man killed in Saturday police shooting identified

Charles Hubbard, 58, was shot and killed by SWAT team members when they responded to a domestic violence call.

An Everett police officer and a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man Saturday, March 11, 2023, in the 800 block of 91st Place SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)
Emergency crews get to work as a semi carrying trash leans over the edge of I-5 northbound after a late morning crash above Everett Avenue on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Semi crashes, hangs off ramp from US 2 to I-5 in Everett

Traffic cameras showed the semi’s trailer hanging over the edge of an overpass. The ramp remained closed over 4 hours.

Emergency crews get to work as a semi carrying trash leans over the edge of I-5 northbound after a late morning crash above Everett Avenue on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Snohomish and Island counties

Irish pubs and beer gardens are not the only places serving up Irish charm this year.

Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)
The Rivers Landing apartment complex is pictured Friday, March 10, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Years of cockroaches wear down tenants at Everett apartment complex

The Rivers Landing apartments have been dealing with a cockroach problem since at least January 2022, former tenant Austin Webb said.

The Rivers Landing apartment complex is pictured Friday, March 10, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A boom lift involved in an accident that resulted in no injuries sits in place at a construction site at Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Worker rescued from Everett boom lift accident

Firefighters responded with a ladder truck, but by the time they were in place, another lift was bringing the worker to safety.

A boom lift involved in an accident that resulted in no injuries sits in place at a construction site at Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Snohomish Health District building in Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Snohomish County’s new health board elects chair at first meeting

The new county health department officially launched Jan. 1. The transition from a health district continues.

The Snohomish Health District building in Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
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A recap of things to know about the Richard Rotter trial

Here’s an overview of past Herald coverage of the shooting death of Everett police officer Dan Rocha.

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The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field is seen on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Flying Heritage Museum ‘returning soon’ under new owner

Bought by a Walmart heir, the vintage aircraft and military museum offered a cryptic tease this week.

The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field is seen on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Defense attorney Natalie Tarantino, left, listens while prosecutors Craig Matheson, center, and Bob Langbehn, right, discuss a juror during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jury selection kicks off trial in slaying of Everett officer Dan Rocha

Richard Rotter’s trial for aggravated first-degree murder was expected to last three weeks. Jury selection could take days.

Defense attorney Natalie Tarantino, left, listens while prosecutors Craig Matheson, center, and Bob Langbehn, right, discuss a juror during jury selection at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Everett police officer and deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the 800 block of 91st Pl SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Report: Everett man pointed gun, fled home before fatal police shooting

Two SWAT team members were put on leave following the deadly police shooting early Saturday in south Everett.

An Everett police officer and deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the 800 block of 91st Pl SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)