73-year-old man dead after vehicle veers off rural road
GRANITE FALLS—A 73-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on a rural road in Snohomish County, authorities said. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 2:31 p.m. to the 15600 block of Green Mountain Road after reports of a vehicle that had left the roadway and landed in […]
Flooding update: rescues, federal emergency, and a second coming
WASHINGTON STATE—Dozens of people were rescued in Snohomish County, from Wednesday through Thursday, due to the state, and federally, declared “emergency” flooding that swept the region, with more storms and more flooding ahead. Meteorologists working with the National Weather Service (NWS) issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday, December 10, due to, what they […]
Possible record-breaking flooding; calls for evacuations, closures, and state of emergency
WASHINGTON STATE—Meteorologists working with the National Weather Service (NWS) issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday, December 10, due to, what they’re predicting to be, “record-breaking flooding” – especially in the Puget Sound and Northern Cascades regions. In response, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of these floods throughout the […]
Robert Blessing sentenced to over 15 years for exploiting young girls at his Arlington ranch
ARLINGTON—Robert Walter Blessing, a 38-year-old Arlington ranch owner, was sentenced to almost 16 years (189 months) in prison on Tuesday, December 2, for sexually exploiting and commercially abusing minors at his RWB Horse Ranch, a once-popular spot for horseback riding lessons and boarding that is now permanently closed. The sentence was handed down by Superior […]
Arrest of AK-47 armed robbery suspect of Lake Stevens convenience store
LAKE STEVENS—Around 5 p.m., Thursday, December 4, the Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) located and arrested Mark Guba, 30 of Lake Stevens, for first-degree armed robbery—a Class A felony. Patrol deputies responded to a robbery at a convenience store gas station in the 16400 block of 84th Street NE in Lake Stevens that occurred at […]
Heroes and Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament tips off for a good cause
MARYSVILLE—Cheer on your first responders and help raise donations for Seattle Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots at the Heroes & Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE. Everyone who brings a new unwrapped toy will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes. Tickets for the […]
Come have a ‘Merrysville’ holiday weekend!
MARYSVILLE –With the City of Marysville’s name beginning in ‘Merry,’ it’s no surprise that it is the place to be for a jolly holiday weekend Dec. 6 and 7. Bring your friends and family for festive fun in downtown Marysville! Saturday, Dec. 6 4-8 p.m. Holiday Market Comeford Park, State Avenue & 5th Street […]
14 arrested in massive Lynnwood drug bust
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) executed four search warrants at the Mountain View Apartment complex in Lynnwood, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine along with multiple arrests. The operation began on September 17, 2025, when investigators served the first warrant after receiving tips that a 29-year-old man was selling […]
SCOUT Program: How embedded social workers and law enforcement are tackling homelessness
Homelessness affects every community, from large urban metros to small rural towns and everything in between. Many factors can lead to individuals living on the streets, including but not limited to mental health challenges and substance abuse. What we’ve learned over years of working on this issue is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to […]
Public invited to National Adoption Day on Nov 21
EVERETT—On Friday, November 21, 2025, Snohomish County Superior Court, in co-sponsorship with the County Clerk’s Office and CASA Program, will join others nationwide in participating in National Adoption Day. For this annual celebration, the Superior Court, Clerk’s Office, CASA Program, and local adoption attorneys will partner to make this a very special occasion for children […]
