Passengers catch an Uber after arriving at Paine Field Friday. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Uber and Lyft are in Snohomish County, but not everywhere

We did some research, and here’s where we found cars available. Pro tip: not Darrington.

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Body of Everett woman, 28, recovered from lake near Sultan

She reportedly fell into a waterfall above Cedar Ponds Lake. Her identity has not yet been released.

He found family — and 100 rabbits — through the Evergreen Fair

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He found family — and 100 rabbits — through the Evergreen Fair

Don Ballard, who has volunteered at the event for about 30 years, was named this year’s Fair Honoree.

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Evergeen Speedway season begins Saturday

Tyler Tanner looks to defend his Super Late Model points title at the Monroe racetrack.

In 1893, Snohomish County built its poor farm at Allen Prairie west of Monroe. Shown in this 1909 photo, it later became the site of Valley General Hospital, now EvergreenHealth Monroe hospital. (Courtesy Monroe Historical Society)

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A mansion and a ‘poor farm’ are among Monroe’s missing places

An Historical Society program will tell stories of lost landmarks and inmates who built bricks.

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Car strikes family crossing street in Monroe; boy, 5, hurt

A family of eight was crossing the street. Police said the driver may have had a medical emergency.

BPA could remove thousands of trees from Renton to Monroe

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BPA could remove thousands of trees from Renton to Monroe

After taking over from Puget Sound Energy, the maintenance would affect 53 miles of power lines.

Trial delayed for suspect in 1987 killings of young couple

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Trial delayed for suspect in 1987 killings of young couple

Defense lawyers say they still need DNA information and to question witnesses in Canada.

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Deputies: Monroe man set fire to his own truck

The suspect allegedly threw objects and gasoline into the fire, which spread toward his home.

State pays $3M to settle lawsuit over deaths on Highway 522

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State pays $3M to settle lawsuit over deaths on Highway 522

The plaintiffs represent the families of three people who were killed in a head-on crash in 2014.

Janie Olsen’s paintings are reminiscent of children’s books

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Janie Olsen’s paintings are reminiscent of children’s books

The Artist of the Year’s exhibition titled “Animal Kingdom” opens March 7 at the Schack Art Center.

A water plant got a new roof. It collapsed months later.

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A water plant got a new roof. It collapsed months later.

The damage to the Everett-owned facility came after a series of winter storms dropped record snowfall.

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Sleeping victim in Monroe suffered massive knife assault

Kevin Rodriguez, 28, is accused of murder in the death of Evodio Garcia Martinez.

Werner Furrer needed a paddle, so he made one — then another

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Werner Furrer needed a paddle, so he made one — then another

That was in 1965. Today Monroe-based Werner Paddles is still innovating, though not so much with wood.

Ciera Graham (center), the new director of Everett Community College’s East County Campus in Monroe, with longtime instructor Sandy Lepper and student Leon Field (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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East County Campus leader brings experience from WSU Everett

Ciera Graham, director of EvCC in Monroe, sees the value of community college for all kinds of students.

Four horses die in Monroe barn fire

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Four horses die in Monroe barn fire

Firefighters were able to open stalls for two horses to escape. The barn was a total loss.

Unpaid student meal debts are on the rise in area schools

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Unpaid student meal debts are on the rise in area schools

Officials say a new law ensuring students are served even if they can’t pay is part of the…

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Man stabbed to death at Monroe apartment identified

Evodio Garcia Martinez, 56, was found dead by his roommates. They were confronted by a man holding two…

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No clear motive in deadly Monroe stabbing, police say

The suspect, 28, was booked Monday into the Snohomish County Jail.

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Roommates struggle with man after apparent stabbing death

They came home to find one person dead and the suspect, who had two knives and was covered…