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Plans for mountain biking at Lord Hill worry some parkgoers

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Plans for mountain biking at Lord Hill worry some parkgoers

SNOHOMISH — On a damp, misty day, Rick Reed trekked to one of the wettest parts of Lord…

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Monroe families, teachers await building’s test results

MONROE — A renovation of Sky Valley Education Center over the summer was meant to put an end…

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Parts of Sky Valley Education Center tested for contaminants

MONROE — Officials with the Monroe School District and Snohomish Health District announced Wednesday that parts of the…

RiverJunky answers the call to clean up sites along Skykomish

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RiverJunky answers the call to clean up sites along Skykomish

MONROE — Nearly 100 volunteers gathered on the banks of the Skykomish River on Saturday to pick up…

Family believes prison inmate’s death could have been prevented

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Family believes prison inmate’s death could have been prevented

MONROE — As he left the dining hall that Saturday afternoon, the middle-aged man grabbed a cupcake.

Jim Weisenbach helps the Snohomish Conservation District get ready for the annual plant sale at the fairgrounds. Weisenbach enjoys the work as well as all the young people who participate. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Love of woodlands earns Marysville man conservation kudos

MONROE — Jim Weisenbach always has been an outdoorsy guy.

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Fair’s 2017 theme harkens back to original ag mission

MONROE — The Evergreen State Fair has a new theme for 2017: “Harvest the Memories.”

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Monroe lawmaker wants more ballot drop boxes in county

OLYMPIA — Republican state Sen. Kirk Pearson doesn’t like the vote-by-mail system and thinks putting a stamp on…

Rotary Club recognizes Monroe, Sultan students of the month

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Rotary Club recognizes Monroe, Sultan students of the month

The Rotary Club of Monroe each year interviews students from Monroe and Sultan high schools. Selected students are…

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Pamper your sweetie with lights, Legos and special chocolate

OK, there are only two days until Valentine’s Day. Here are some things to surprise your sweetie.

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Monroe man allegedly schemed to have wife, daughter murdered

MONROE — A Monroe man is accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his wife and…

Thousands of children in Snohomish County have no home

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Thousands of children in Snohomish County have no home

EVERETT — There are thousands of children and teens in Snohomish County who wonder where they’ll sleep each…

District’s 32nd annual native plants sale is Feb. 11

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District’s 32nd annual native plants sale is Feb. 11

MONROE — It’s not your typical plant sale.

2 suspects crash stolen car after high-speed chase in Monroe

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2 suspects crash stolen car after high-speed chase in Monroe

EVERETT — A Gold Bar man allegedly bragged that he reached speeds of 130 mph Wednesday while leading…

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Former Monroe corrections officer jailed for workers comp fraud

EVERETT — A former Monroe corrections officer pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree theft, a felony.

Monroe School Board picks interim member with district ties

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Monroe School Board picks interim member with district ties

MONROE — The Monroe School Board has a new member.

Glacier Peak defense stymies Monroe in 56-46 Wesco 4A victory

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Glacier Peak defense stymies Monroe in 56-46 Wesco 4A victory

SNOHOMISH — Facing one of its toughest tests to date, the Glacier Peak boys basketball team turned in…

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Monroe woman dies in car wreck on way to WSU

MONROE — A Monroe woman died in a car wreck while driving to Washington State University in Pullman…

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Murder charges dismissed against mentally incompetent inmate

MONROE — Murder charges in a 2015 death at the Monroe prison have been dismissed against an inmate…