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Prosecutors confirm they won’t seek death in Talbott case
The state Supreme Court found the death penalty unconstitutional. Trial expected in 2019 in slayings.
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Court upholds conviction in Monroe prison guard’s death
Byron Eugene Scherf was sentenced to death for killing corrections officer Jayme Biendl in 2011.
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Death sentence vacated in murder of officer Jayme Biendl
Byron Scherf killed the Monroe corrections officer in 2011. He will spend his life behind bars.
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Arlington woman gets 10½ years for DUI death in US 2 crash
The sentence includes a two-year penalty for having a previous drunken driving conviction.
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Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District
Concerns about roads, water and gun rights dominate the candidates’ conversations on the campaign trail.
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A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched
Democrat Ivan Lewis is battling Republican Robert Sutherland, and history, in the 39th district.
Life
A storied Nebraska barbecue tradition continues in Monroe
The Amarillo Restaurant Tavern, an Omaha-area institution for 3 decades, opens on E. Main Street.
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Local cold case helps ‘60 Minutes’ explain genetic genealogy
An arrest in a 1987 double-murder was one of three examples highlighted in a segment you can watch…
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Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low
There was a new science test in spring 2018. It’s not yet required to graduate, so many didn’t…
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Judge: Wrongful death lawsuit over Highway 522 can proceed
The plaintiffs say median barriers are needed. The state says the road is safe, and major fixes are…
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Pair accused of 50 burglaries in King, Snohomish counties
The duo is linked to dozens of smash-and-grabs at small businesses up and down I-5.
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Alfy’s Pizza, a red ATV and a delivery gone bad
A couple is charged with first-degree robbery in alleged attack on pizza delivery man.
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Police: They lived in their car; he crashed it to injure her
The woman survived. She told police the man, 30, beat her often, including just before the crash.
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Bear spotted in tree outside of Monroe High School
Administrators took extra precautions dismissing students from school on Monday afternoon.
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Anonymous youth survey to tackle tough topics
The state Healthy Youth Survey, given every other year, is scheduled for this month. It is optional.
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Woman sexually assaulted in Monroe at Al Borlin Park
Police are searching for a suspect and seeking information.
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ATV routes opened between Sultan and Monroe
The Snohomish County Council expanded a program to allow all-terrain vehicles on some arterials.
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Break-ins at 10 Monroe businesses in one night
All the shops were along U.S. 2. Each had a broken window, and some owners reported money missing.
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Myths were busted when 1,500 equestrians were surveyed
Snohomish County’s Horses Count shows a desire for more trails and camping areas for riders.
Opinion
Editorial board interview: 1st Congressional District
In this video, the Herald opinion editor questions U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene and challenger Jeffrey Beeler.