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Duvall teen drowned at ponds near Monroe earlier this month
He was Benjamin J. May, 17, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed.
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Search and rescue crews recover the body of missing teen
The 17-year-old boy died at Cedar Ponds Sunday, the fourth drowning there over the past two years.
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Rescue teams search for boy’s body at Cedar Ponds near Monroe
Officials believe the 17-year-old drowned after he reportedly jumped into the water Sunday.
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Cities cut events, jobs and services to brace for tax losses
Everett slashed $2.5 million, including for libraries and parks. Cities are sparing fire and police.
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A month later, and still no sign of missing Monroe woman
Kenna Harris, 25, previously suffered a traumatic brain injury and is considered a vulnerable adult.
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Evergreen State Fair in Monroe is cancelled for 2020
It’s only the third time in 120 years that the fair has been called off due to a…
Life
During quarantine, Monroe artist hunkers down to paint
Amanda Adams, known for her vivid oil paintings, has been getting her children involved in art, too.
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State Supreme Court denies request to release more inmates
At an online hearing, an attorney for prisoners had said conditions do not allow for adequate social distancing.
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Under court order, 46 inmates released to Snohomish County
More are to be freed this week as the state works to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons.
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Girl, hiding in toy trunk, rescued from Monroe house fire
A quick search and a closed door to the bedroom on fire by police officers may have saved…
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State ready to free hundreds of prisoners amid COVID-19
Corrections published a list of over 1,150 inmates set for release under Gov. Jay Inslee’s order.
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Up to 950 inmates to be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take immediate steps to thin populations.
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How much traffic does an intersection need for a stop light?
A Monroe intersection without a signal caught the ire of one reader.
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Court orders state response to prisoner health after protest
The order calls for a plan by Monday, but falls short of demanding the release of prisoners.
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Monroe nurses join national demand for more protective gear
The health care workers say they are reusing the same gown and mask throughout 12-hour shifts.
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After Monroe ‘riot,’ governor plans release for some prisoners
COVID-19 infected prisoners and staff in Monroe. Gov. Jay Inslee announced a tentative response Thursday.
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In sudden shift to digital school, Monroe kids get laptops
About 350 kids picked up computers at Frank Wagner Elementary School, as classes statewide move online.
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Over 100 Monroe prisoners riot after COVID-19 outbreak
Inmates set off fire extinguishers. Dozens refused commands. It was reportedly under control by 9 p.m.
Business
Monroe maker of hair products switches to hand cleaner
Federal regulators eased the rules around the production of hand sanitizer, but not the formula.
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COVID-19 outbreak worsens at Monroe prison
Six incarcerated men and five employees have reportedly tested positive for the virus.