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Sentenced to life as a teen, Monroe prisoner to be released
Aaron Howerton was among the first in the state to be resentenced under a state Supreme Court ruling…
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The psychedelic fest Summer Meltdown is back — and in Monroe
The music and camping event is on for July 28-31, with a new venue along the Skykomish River.
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As omicron surges, frustrations and challenges mount in correction facilities
More than 10% of those in state prisons are infected. “We’re kind of in this Twilight Zone cycle,”…
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Schools in Marysville and elsewhere pivot as COVID spreads
Parents find they have to be flexible as districts react to outbreaks and shortages of staff and test…
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Monroe father charged with hate crime at high school
Racist incidents in Monroe schools drew public attention in November after video circulated of the confrontation.
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Not so high and dry: Climate change adds to flooding risks
Road improvements are planned with future river flows in mind, starting with an area between Monroe and Sultan.
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Monroe superintendent put on leave, as calls for action mount
Justin Blasko will be subject to a third-party investigation. In question is his response to racism on school…
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Former guard and scouts volunteer gets 14 years for child rapes
A girl told a jury that Jason Dominguez, now 36, began sexually abusing her when she was 13.
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Students arrested, charged as school threats surge here
The latest in Snohomish County: Bothell High School’s campus was closed Friday after threatening graffiti was found.
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Parents and teachers call for Monroe superintendent’s firing
A few School Board members backed Justin Blasko on Monday. Critics blamed him for a “toxic culture.”
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New brewery in Monroe is truly a ‘family affair’
Before Kipp and Bradly Strong opened their new brewery in Monroe, they tested the concept out on some…
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Police: Student, 13, falsely accused classmate of making threat
The student alleged the classmate called to say there would be a shooting at Hidden River Middle School.
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Cold-case murder conviction reversed due to juror’s bias
William Talbott, the world’s first convicted forensic genealogy defendant, was accused of killing a young Canadian couple in…
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‘Distraught,’ another Monroe student leaves school over racism
The school district will work with an equity consultant to improve inclusivity starting in January.
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Monroe resident Roger Fisher reflects on his time with Heart
He was a co-founder of the Seattle group that rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s. He left…
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Another outbreak sends 60 to isolation at Monroe prison unit
One worker and one prisoner tested positive Monday. Then more cases were found throughout the Twin Rivers Unit.
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Couple identified in deadly crash with dump truck on U.S. 2
Haley and Xhavier Terry were in their 20s. She was driving, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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‘I definitely don’t feel safe’: Monroe High family pushes for action
After last week’s racist incident, meanwhile, the Monroe School District is working on new equity initiatives.
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Identities still unknown in fiery U.S. 2 crash that killed 2
Troopers did not expect charges in the double-fatal crash. The truck driver was released from a nearby hospital.
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Double-fatal crash closes U.S. 2 near Monroe
A Mercedez-Benz SUV crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a dump truck, then caught fire, troopers…