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Court overturns $185M verdict for Monsanto PCBs at Monroe school
In a complex 78-page ruling Wednesday, the state Court of Appeals found a trial court misapplied state laws…
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Monroe prison escapee apprehended in Seattle
Patrick Lester Clay was taken into custody in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood Monday. Clay escaped three days earlier.
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Police find truck used in Monroe prison escape
Authorities found the white GMC Sierra overnight Monday in Seattle. Investigators continued looking for Patrick Lester Clay.
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Police searching for Monroe prison escapee
Officials suspect Patrick Lester Clay, 59, broke into an employee’s office, stole their car keys and drove off.
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Snohomish County to hold post-Earth Day recycling event in Monroe
Locals can bring hard-to-recycle items to Evergreen State Fair Park. Accepted items include Styrofoam, electronics and tires.
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Judge halves $784M for women exposed to Monsanto chemicals at Monroe school
Monsanto lawyers argued “arbitrary and excessive” damages in the Sky Valley Education Center case “cannot withstand constitutional scrutiny.”
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Old horse stall in Index is mini art gallery in the boonies
Frances and Allan Peterson showcase their art. And where else you can buy a souvenir Index pillow or…
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The 1,500-pound Sasquatch: Bigfoot comes to life in woods near Monroe
A possibly larger-than-life sculpture, created by Terry Carrigan of Skywater Studios, will be featured at this weekend’s “Oddmall”…
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Snohomish County schools await standards for drug, alcohol education
Universal talking points have been elusive when it comes to drug and alcohol education. New legislation in Olympia…
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Police: Man suffered brain injury in attack at Lynnwood gas station
Two teens were arrested for investigation of first-degree assault in the attack Wednesday on Alderwood Mall Parkway.
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Millions swoon over singer Benson Boone, Monroe High graduate
Boone, 21, will stop in Seattle in May on his world tour. His new song “Beautiful Things” hit…
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Monroe woman, 82, identified as pedestrian killed on US 2
Barbara Burks was trying to cross the highway that runs through Monroe when she was struck and killed.
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Fire damages apartment above Monroe brewery
Good Brewing Co. on West Main Street was listed as permanently closed Monday.
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SonShine preschool in Monroe to close at the end of the year
The preschool, operated by First Baptist Church, served kids for 25 years. School leadership did not explain the…
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Monroe High School teacher accused of sexual misconduct, put on leave
Few details were not available Thursday afternoon. Police were seeking information from the public.
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Woman, 82, hit by car, killed while crossing US 2 in Monroe
Roads were shut down for about three hours as police investigated.
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Drug treatment clinic in Monroe aims to reach an underserved clientele
Ideal Option opened in November. It’s the closest treatment for many rural residents of Snohomish County — and…
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State pays out $250K to inmate for neglect of Monroe prison injury
Harold Lang hurt his leg playing basketball at the prison. He claimed poor medical care caused him to…
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Monroe seeks local input for future community center downtown
The project on Main Street has been 60 years in the making. The city has spent $2.3 million…
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Detective: Gold Bar killer who fled into river was ‘armed career criminal’
Deputies believe Kristopher Dillard, 44, shot a woman in front of her best friend at the Big Eddy…