Swine flu claims 2nd victim in Snohomish County

Swine flu has killed another resident of Snohomish County, the fourth person in Washington to die of the virus, health officials said Thursday. [More]

Herald Staff | July 2



Jetty Island firefight continues; hot weather increases fire dangers

EVERETT -- Beach goers aren't the only ones enjoying the summer sunshine on Jetty Island today. [More]

By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer | July 2



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One fire rips through $2 million home, another chars Jetty Island

CLEARVIEW -- Fireworks likely started a blaze Tuesday evening that ripped through a house and caused $2 million in damage. [More]

By Katya Yefimova, Herald Writer | July 2


Forde case spurs more sharp debate among anti-illegal immigration groups

EVERETT -- The alleged murderous acts of an Everett woman who ran her own Minutemen organization continued to spark angry words today among leaders of national groups that have advocated border watches to fight illegal immigration. [More]

By Scott North
Herald Writer
| July 2


Fireworks sellers hope it's a 'backyard' Fourth

MARYSVILLE -- Even in a scorched economy, there's still some money to burn. [More]

By George Tibbits
Associated Press | July 2


Arrest in nude "sexting" photos of Arlington teen

ARLINGTON -- It may be Arlington's first investigation into a case of "sexting." [More]

By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer | July 2


Snohomish County cops spend summer trying to root out gangs

They are listening for rumblings of retaliation by rival gang members. They are paying attention to new faces and rumors. They are looking for kids who want a hand getting out of the gang lifestyle. [More]

By Diana Hefley, Herald Writer | July 2


Everett man found guilty in grandfather's fatal beating

EVERETT -- Jody Sands clapped his shackled hands together Wednesday after he was convicted of murdering his grandfather. Sands later turned to his mother and said, "I'll be fine." [More]

By Diana Hefley, Herald Writer | July 2


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