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The I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project aims to enhance four and a half miles of the I-405 corridor in Bothell, addressing congestion and aging infrastructure while improving access for public transit. The project will include the extension of express toll lanes and the addition of new bus rapid transit stations, facilitating more efficient travel for all users.
First-degree murder charges have been refiled against Alan Edward Dean, 64, in the 1993 killing of 15-year-old Melissa Lee. After two years of mental health evaluations, evidence from forensic genealogy linked Dean to the crime. Recent assessments show his mental health has improved, allowing the case to move forward with a court hearing scheduled for November 10 to evaluate his competency for trial.
Brian Hall, a former family counselor from Bothell, has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to inappropriate conduct involving children during counseling sessions. The 61-year-old was charged with indecent liberties and multiple counts of fourth-degree assault, with several young boys reporting similar experiences. He is prohibited from having unsupervised contact with minors, except for his biological relatives.
A Blaine man has been arrested for burglarizing bank deposit boxes in Snohomish and Skagit counties using fishing gear and glue traps. He faces 13 counts of second-degree burglary as police investigate similar incidents in the area.
A kidnapping suspect was arrested in Bothell after a standoff on Tuesday night. Police contained the area and evacuated nearby homes for safety. A 15-year-old girl in the home was found safe.
A body was found in an impounded vehicle in Lake Stevens after it was auctioned to a local business. The vehicle had been impounded by Bothell police in June, and authorities are not treating the incident as a crime. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office will investigate the cause of death.
A motorcycle accident near Lake Stevens on Friday resulted in the tragic death of 53-year-old Kimberly Moore from California, who was a passenger on the motorcycle. The accident occurred when their motorcycle collided with another motorcycle, leading to her hospitalization, where she sadly passed away the next night.
The Snohomish County prosecutor has decided not to file charges against a Bothell police officer who fatally shot Juan Rene Hummel in 2020 after Hummel allegedly charged at him with a knife. This decision follows a two-year investigation and has sparked discussions about police use of force laws in Washington state, particularly after the enactment of Initiative 940. Hummel's family has expressed their grief and frustration over the case's handling and the release of footage showing the shooting.
Snohomish County and its cities have announced a $9.6 million funding initiative to address mental health and shelter needs, utilizing funds from the American Rescue Plan. This initiative aims to enhance housing stability for vulnerable populations and support behavioral health services in cities like Everett, Lynnwood, and Marysville, responding to the rising unsheltered population.
An Edmonds man was hospitalized after being ejected from his motorcycle during a collision with an SUV on I-405 in Bothell. The incident occurred around 12:22 p.m. when the SUV changed lanes, striking the motorcycle and sending the rider into a guardrail. The rider was wearing a helmet, and fortunately, no injuries were reported from the SUV occupants.