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Monroe schools to provide free summer lunches to kids

The Summer Food Service Program will take place Monday through Friday, starting June 6, at Frank Wagner Elementary.

The entrance to EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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EvergreenHealth Monroe places $382 million bond on August ballot

The bond would fund a replacement hospital facility to address rising demand and aging infrastructure, officials say.

The Monroe High School sign as seen on March 1, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Photo by Evan Morud)

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Monroe School District looks ahead after close levy vote

The capital levy would raise less than the bond but fund necessary facility maintenance and support a school…

Water tumbles over the top of the Woods Creek Hydroelectric Project and down to a natural waterfall below on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish PUD seeks local artists for public mural

The $10,000 project will celebrate the environment and sustainable energy at the Woods Creek center.

The front of Galaxy Theatres Monroe, which is offereing free movie tickets to people displaced by the recent floods. (Provided photo)

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Monroe movie theater does what it can during flood

Galaxy Theatres Monroe is offering free movie tickets to those displaced by the extreme weather.

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EvergreenHealth Monroe appoints new chief medical and quality officer

Dr. Scott Stuart has worked as a hospitalist at EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland since 2005.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III shows his My Cause My Cleats choice he'll wear on Monday Night Football to support the Monroe-based Big Heart Big Smile Foundation. (Eric J. Adler / New England Patriots)

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Former Monroe star supports local foundation with NFL cleats

The memory of a 6-year-old life cut short inspires Efton Chism III’s Monday Night football footwear.

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Monroe Covenant Church rejoices 120 years

While the name and building have changed, the location has not. The celebration occurs Saturday and Sunday.

The Hallan Building and Main Street early in the 20th century. (Monroe Historical Society)

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Historic Monroe buildings receive bronze plaques

A dedication Saturday will celebrate the century-old original City Hall, Dolloff-Key and Hallan Buildings.

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Cudaback and Fulcher vie for Monroe mayoral seat

After 12 years, Monroe will have a new Mayor. Former and current council members run for open position.

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Pop star Benson Boone comes home to Monroe High School

Boone, 23, proves you can take the star out of Monroe — but you can’t take Monroe out…

People gather in the lobby of the new City of Monroe building on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Monroe City Hall opens to the public

Part of a $17 million municipal campus, the building opens Sept. 22. An open house will take place…

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)

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Former Monroe star Efton Chism III earns spot in NFL

A standout career at Eastern Washington leads to chance with the Patriots.

Congress member Suzan DelBene speaks at a roundtable on Thursday, April 17 in Monroe, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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DelBene talks possible Medicaid cuts at Monroe roundtable

Health experts worry potential cuts to the program could harm people’s health, strain hospital resources and drive up…

Anthony Christie with his son (Family photo)

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State to pay $960K over man’s suicide in Monroe prison

Anthony Christie reported suicidal ideation to prison staff. But they did little before his 2019 death, his family…

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Small fire closes Monroe High School for the day

An electrical fire broke out in the school around 7 a.m. Crews extinguished it within 10 minutes.

Some of the new lawmakers headed to Olympia for the next legislative session. (Candidate photos courtesy of candidates. Washington State Capitol building photo by Amanda Snyder/Cascade PBS)

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Class of 2025: Meet Washington state’s newest lawmakers

Elected officials will meet in January for the legislative session. New state Rep. Brian Burnett is focused on…

A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County rings in the holidays with music, Santa and nativities

Events begin Saturday in most places and continue throughout December.

A paddleboarder makes their way across Lake Ballinger on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State stocking Snohomish County lakes with trout for Black Friday

Locally, the state is stocking Ballinger Lake, Gissburg Ponds, Silver Lake and Lake Tye.

Large logs flow quickly down the Snohomish River as the river reaches minor flood stage a hair over 25 feet following an overnight storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Rainy, gusty week to come in Snohomish County

The Snohomish River could reach the “action” flooding stage, but forecasters don’t expect any flooding here.