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Police: Father attacks son with bulldozer at Maltby nursery

John Postema, 78, the owner of Flower World, reportedly has had disputes with his son in the past.

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Woman, in paranoia, allegedly shoots at neighbor in Monroe

The neighbor said she was checking to see if the suspect was OK when gunfire broke out.

Man guilty of 1987 murders solved with genetic genealogy

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Man guilty of 1987 murders solved with genetic genealogy

In an unprecedented trial, a jury convicted William Talbott in the slayings of a young Canadian couple.

Ancient timber framing practice kept alive at county parks

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Ancient timber framing practice kept alive at county parks

Volunteers came from near and far to learn traditional methods to build picnic shelters and a stage.

Jury now weighs genetic-genealogy case of 1987 double murder

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Jury now weighs genetic-genealogy case of 1987 double murder

William Talbott is accused of killing a young Canadian couple. His lawyer says DNA doesn’t prove murder.

Prosecutors plan to rest case in 1987 cold case murder trial

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Prosecutors plan to rest case in 1987 cold case murder trial

Soon a jury will decide the fate of William Talbott, in the nation’s first trial involving genetic genealogy.

Talbott’s former roommates testify in double murder trial

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Talbott’s former roommates testify in double murder trial

Prosecutors expect to wrap up their case early next week in the trial of William Talbott II.

On last day with kids, special ed teacher says they’re a gift

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On last day with kids, special ed teacher says they’re a gift

Monroe High School’s Susan Dow spent more than four decades helping her students find their niche.

Drink this: Chocolate Jesus wins Washington Beer Awards gold

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Drink this: Chocolate Jesus wins Washington Beer Awards gold

Dreadnought Brewing in Monroe also won a bronze medal for Old Man, an American-style pilsner.

Talbott trial testimony retraces a 30-year murder mystery

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Talbott trial testimony retraces a 30-year murder mystery

The memories of police, a hunter and store clerks have been tested in the trial of William Talbott.

Monroe grad excited ‘to invent all the machines in my head’

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Monroe grad excited ‘to invent all the machines in my head’

Myah Wilson is headed to Everett Community College and plans to study mechatronics.

20 years of making baseball miracles happen

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20 years of making baseball miracles happen

Monroe’s Miracle League — a league for children and adults with special needs — celebrates its 20th season.

Lawyer: Double-murder suspect led a ‘quiet, unremarkable’ life

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Lawyer: Double-murder suspect led a ‘quiet, unremarkable’ life

Attorneys outlined their cases in the groundbreaking trial of William Talbott II in Snohomish County.

William Talbott II, left, listens as his public defender Jon Scott questions potential jurors at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Everett, Wash. Snohomish County sheriff’s detective Jim Scharf, right, listens from the prosecutor’s table. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Jury picked in 1987 cold case double murder trial

A jury pool was quizzed for three days. Opening statements are set for Friday in William Talbott’s trial.

Man has life-threatening injuries after crash near Monroe

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Man has life-threatening injuries after crash near Monroe

A driver reportedly crossed into the opposite lanes of Highway 203, causing a three-car collision.

Suspect in 1987 murders — and ‘genetic genealogy’ — go on trial

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Suspect in 1987 murders — and ‘genetic genealogy’ — go on trial

Jury selection is under way for the unprecedented case of William Talbott. The nation will be watching.

Monroe man gets 1 year in jail for threats to massacre Jews

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Monroe man gets 1 year in jail for threats to massacre Jews

Dakota Reed, 20, said he was sorry. He did not disavow his white nationalist views in court.

Trial nears for 1987 cold case killings of Canadian couple

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Trial nears for 1987 cold case killings of Canadian couple

Jury selection was delayed by about a week for defendant William Talbott, over his objection.

US 2 blues: Stuck at a red light with somewhere to go

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US 2 blues: Stuck at a red light with somewhere to go

WSDOT explains the intricacies of programming traffic signals — and why there’s a 5-minute wait in Sultan.

Nightmare on Main Street: Monroe restaurant vandalized

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Nightmare on Main Street: Monroe restaurant vandalized

Nearly every culinary offering you could imagine was scattered across the floor at the downtown cafe.