Marysville city leaders have declared a local state of emergency due to the hazardous condition of a nearly century-old hotel that caught fire, posing a collapse risk and forcing the closure of Highway 70 and E Street. The city is seeking assistance from the California Office of Emergency Services and has ordered nearby businesses to vacate. Demolition firms will assess the hotel, and the property owner, Urban Smart Growth, is being urged to cover the costs. The timeline for reopening the highway remains uncertain.
Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was tragically killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Marysville while on patrol searching for DUI drivers. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and family of law enforcement officers. The crash also involved an SUV and another car with six passengers, resulting in the closure of southbound lanes for investigation. A 32-year-old Lynnwood man has been taken into custody for vehicular homicide.
A Washington State Patrol trooper, identified as 27-year-old Christopher Gadd, was struck and killed by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. The suspect, a 32-year-old man from Lynnwood, was arrested and booked for vehicular homicide. The trooper is survived by his wife and two-year-old daughter. The incident led to the closure of southbound lanes on I-5, which later reopened. Governor Jay Inslee and others expressed condolences for the tragic loss, marking the 33rd line of duty death for the Washington State Patrol.
Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was tragically killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Marysville while on patrol searching for DUI drivers. The crash occurred when an SUV struck his parked patrol car, also involving another car with six passengers. Gadd, who had been with WSP for two and a half years, is survived by his wife, daughter, and family members in law enforcement. A 32-year-old Lynnwood man has been taken into custody for vehicular homicide in connection with the crash.
A Washington State Patrol trooper was struck and killed by a motorist on southbound I-5 near Marysville, leading to the closure of the affected lanes for several hours. The agency expressed condolences for the fallen trooper and urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The state patrol chief planned to hold a press conference to address the incident, which is still under investigation.
A massive fire in Marysville's Glacier Ice building took over 18 hours to extinguish, leaving the historical building as a total loss. Fire crews faced challenges due to the intense flames and 100-degree temperatures. The fire station was located directly across the street from the building, adding to the emotional impact on the firefighters. Despite their efforts, they were unable to save the building. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The historic Glacier Ice building in Marysville, California, was destroyed in a fire that started on Friday afternoon. Fire crews have been battling the blaze, which is expected to continue until Saturday. The building has been deemed a total loss. The fire, fueled by the building's older materials and the hot weather, has posed challenges for firefighters. Power outages affected around 1,100 customers, and some buildings, including the Government Center, were closed early. A cooling center has been set up for those affected by the outages.
