Life
New 14-foot-tall sculpture in Monroe inspired by mountain goats
Titled “Guardian of the Mountain Pass,” it captures the city’s history and surroundings.
Sports
Community sports roundup: Locals lift WWU women’s soccer
The Western Washington University women’s soccer team is on to the NCAA Division II national semifinals, and a…
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Free car care for single parents is a blessing
The twice-a-year event in Snohomish by View Church has TLC for the cars — and for the moms.
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Monroe’s Take the Next Step serves folks of all walks of life
The Monroe nonprofit has programs for students, the homeless, low-income families and teen moms.
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In tourism push, Monroe wants you to turn off of U.S. 2
Most visitors come during the Evergreen State Fair, and data shows AirBnBs and VRBOs are on the rise.
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Meet Krampus: If you’ve been bad, this evil Santa is for you
Krampus Night in Europe is Dec. 5. The creepster is making the rounds in these parts as well.
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Search for stolen garden cart ends with stash of guns, drugs
Police saw the cart in a truck bed, later finding two guns, a score of drugs and other…
Sports
On Black Friday, cast a line, don’t stand in one
State officials planted some big hatchery fish in a few lakes to attract people to fall fishing.
Local News
July’s Monroe earthquake is informing plans for future danger
Gathered by lucky accident, data from the 4.6-magnitude quake could help assess bigger hazards.
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EvergreenHealth Monroe chooses new chief executive
Lisa LaPlante, who has served as interim leader, will be the new chief administrative officer.
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Drones give state, local agencies a helpful eye in the sky
The Washington State Patrol has one of the largest drone fleets in the country with 130 statewide.
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Fire District 7 levy failed; North County count still close
The North County Fire Authority was “cautiously optimistic” that their levy lift would pass.
Sports
Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 21-27
The Athlete of the Week nominees for Oct. 21-27. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…
Life
Rosie the Riveter proudly perches on Monroe woman’s bathtub
The World War II working women icon’s “I can do it” spirit is Sharon Hanson’s mantra, too.
Local News
Old-time Monroe was a condensed-milk powerhouse
A sprawling plant that once operated on the east side of town wasn’t exactly condensed.
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World-renowned ukelele player wows Frank Wagner Elementary
Jake Shimabukuro picked up the instrument at age 4. Now, he performs in venues across the globe.
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Monroe School District considers selling 1916 schoolhouse
The current office was built in 1916 by the same company responsible for the Space Needle, monorail.
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Highway projects wrapping up; some will carry over to 2020
Also: An update on Highway 99 tolling, and expect to see more electric buses in Everett.
Life
Exploring Monroe’s theaters, from vaudeville to multiplex
The Monroe Historical Society will look back on the city’s theaters of yesteryear at a special presentation.
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Monroe prison guard, ex-scouts volunteer accused of child rape
Jason Dominguez, 34, was arrested after a girl’s mother found sexual messages on her daughter’s Facebook.