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Body of Monroe man recovered from river near Eagle Falls

This is the county’s third drowning in backcountry rivers near waterfalls this year.

Detectives still seek help in cold case of slain BC couple

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Detectives still seek help in cold case of slain BC couple

Genetic material was used to find and arrest a suspect in the 30-year-old killings.

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Investigators struggling to identify human remains

They announced Tuesday that they are seeking leads from the public.

Honors roll in for Kamiak, Monroe high school musicals

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Honors roll in for Kamiak, Monroe high school musicals

Shows staged by Monroe and Kamiak collect multiple 5th Avenue Awards nominations.

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Life jacket loaner cabinets open at lakeside parks

Memorial Day weekend begins the peak season for drownings.

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Monroe man wins UW Bothell medal

The recipient of the 2018 University of Washington Bothell Chancellor’s Medal is Clinton Foriska, of Monroe. The medal…

Monroe approves ATVs on city streets, with rules

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Monroe approves ATVs on city streets, with rules

It’s part of a statewide effort to boost tourism in rural areas and expand recreation.

This week’s Herald Super Kid is senior Trevor LaFond at Leaders in Learning High School in Monroe. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Senior makes the most of ‘a better learning experience’

Trevor LaFond has left past struggles behind at Leaders in Learning High School in Monroe.

Sno-Isle Libraries executive director retiring after 33 years

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Sno-Isle Libraries executive director retiring after 33 years

Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory spent the past 16 years overseeing major growth and expansion.

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Judge declines to dismiss lawsuit over toxic Monroe schools

Monsanto is accused of sickening adults and children by exposing them to toxic substances.

Suspect arrested in 1987 deaths of young couple from BC

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Suspect arrested in 1987 deaths of young couple from BC

DNA and ancestry research led investigators to a 55-year-old SeaTac man, who was jailed Thursday.

Overnight work could slow traffic on Highway 522 this summer

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Overnight work could slow traffic on Highway 522 this summer

Two weekend closures in late July and early August will mean a 24-mile detour for eastbound drivers.

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Correctional workers receive state awards

Five state corrections employees working in Snohomish County received awards from the Washington State Department of Corrections at…

‘Savage and senseless killing’: Throat-slasher gets 32½ years

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‘Savage and senseless killing’: Throat-slasher gets 32½ years

John Kuljis Jr. killed Barbara Decker, 78, and severely injured her daughter, Janine Shaffer, 62.

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Human remains discovered east of Maltby

Deputies believe the person had been deceased for an extended length of time.

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Few school districts expect to make job cuts

But Granite Falls is expecting to eliminate three teaching positions.

Robert Knight, a precision machining and electronics engineering student and senior at Sno-Isle Skills Center, is this week’s Super Kid. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center is his home away from home

Robert Knight is building on his home-schooling with courses in precision machining and electronics.

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Suspect sought after man was attacked with crowbar

It wasn’t clear what led up to the assault in Monroe.

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Sno-Isle Libraries levy officially passes by less than ½%

Of 120,261 ballots cast in Snohomish and Island counties, 60,678 — 50.46 percent — were in favor.

Fryelands third-graders plant tree at park for Arbor Day

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Fryelands third-graders plant tree at park for Arbor Day

Third-graders from Fryelands Elementary School walked down the sidewalk April 27 to help Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas and…