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Red-light cameras debated in Monroe
MONROE — Cameras to catch speeders outside of elementary schools in this city encourage safer driving, free police…
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Sprinklers halt fire at Monroe retirement home
MONROE — Fire sprinklers prevented major damage and injuries at a retirement home in Monroe on Monday night.…
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Scherf’s lawyers fail to make prosecutor’s deadline for info
EVERETT — As of Monday afternoon Byron Scherf’s attorneys hadn’t sent Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Roe information…
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Fire, smoke forces evacuation of Monroe retirement home
MONROE — A retirement home in Monroe was evacuated due to a fire Monday night. The fire appeared…
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Monroe public hearing focuses on red-light cameras
MONROE– Want traffic enforcement cameras? Want to keep them out? Tell it to the council. A public hearing…
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Outdoor recreation expo to return for second year at Monroe fairgrounds
MONROE — An outdoor recreation expo is scheduled to return to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds for the second…
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Monroe businessman plans to turn pile of dirt into farmers market
MONROE — Anybody driving into Monroe lately has probably noticed huge piles of dirt pushed up along the…
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Public meetings
Arlington City Council, 7 p.m. Monday, council chambers, 110 E. Third St. The agenda includes a presentation by…
Life
Do it today: Learn to grow food
Do you dream of growing your own food but don’t know how to get started? Today, you can…
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North County update
Arlington: Golden Eagles help schools Arlington School District’s senior citizen volunteers are eligible for membership in the Golden…
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A demand for safety
MONROE — State prison officials say they have begun tightening up how inmates are screened for jobs to…
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County Council gives initial OK to 35-home development near Monroe
MONROE — The developer of a small, rural subdivision who has filed a $3 million damage claim against…
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Around the County
Everett: Learn how to reduce energy needs Here’s one utility that wants you to use less of what…
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Scherf lawyers file civil lawsuit
EVERETT — Defense attorneys for the man accused of killing a Monroe corrections officer are making it clear…
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Audit shows two Snohomish flood-control board members broke rules on contracts
SNOHOMISH — A local flood-control district broke state law by awarding construction and insurance contracts to companies partly…
High School Sports
Follow state hoops live
If you’re interested in today’s state basketball tournament, Heraldnet.com is your destination. Herald writers Mike Cane and Aaron…
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Scherf allegedly said he deserves to die for killing officer
EVERETT — Convicted rapist Byron Scherf has spent most of his adult life locked behind bars for violent…
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Slain prison officer honored by lawmakers
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers passed a resolution Wednesday honoring the life and accomplishments of slain correctional officer Jayme…
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Suspect in Monroe prison officer’s death due in court
EVERETT — The prime suspect in the death of Monroe corrections officer Jayme Biendl is expected to make…
Life
Learn to raise your own food at Growing Groceries class
Do you dream of growing your own food but don’t know how to get started? Well, you’re in…