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Over 70 geese have died of suspected bird flu in Monroe park
State officials said outbreaks of this size are common in fall. People can help by not feeding birds…
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Crash into herd of cows shuts down US 2 near Monroe
A herd of cows escaped from a nearby farm and were hit by a car near Fryelands Boulevard…
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Monroe manslaughter conviction tossed over jury instructions
Appellate judges ruled a Snohomish County jury should have been given the option to convict Kevin Rodriguez of…
Life
Trick-or-Treaters collect tasty treats in Monroe
Children, teens and families on Tuesday walked Main Street in Monroe to collect candy from local businesses.
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Monroe City Council candidates focused on growth, safety
Monroe’s population has nearly doubled since 2000. How to handle that growth, along with public safety, were among…
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After Monroe superintendent turmoil, 1 school board race is contested
Candidates have dropped out of races leading up to the general election, leaving one of four seats with…
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Lawsuit: Children as young as 2 abused at Monroe day care
Five parents filed a lawsuit against Kid’s Country Learning Center last week, alleging staff abused their children.
Business
Gift and souvenir maker Morris Magnets calls Monroe home
Morris makes 30,000 items like refrigerator magnets and key chains a day out of its factory.
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As Woods Creek railroad trestle comes down, a new doorway for salmon
The trestle was a toxic, physical barrier for salmon since 1939. Now, migrating fish will benefit from its…
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Evergreen State Fair attendance dips 9% from 2022
Slightly over 228,000 people attended the fair this year in Monroe, down from 253,000 last year and 355,000…
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$10K reward offered for tips in Armageddon Arms heist
Twenty-four guns were stolen earlier this month at a Monroe firearms dealer. Federal investigators are seeking the guns…
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Police: Man acknowledged shooting Monroe prison officer in Snohomish
Dylan Picard, 22, was driving on South Machias Road when the off-duty officer approached his car and Pickard…
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Lake Stevens man arrested in Monroe prison officer’s killing
The 22-year-old man was arrested for investigation of second-degree murder. Detectives are seeking witnesses.
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Memorial lap at Monroe track to honor longtime photographer
Tom Vick was a goldsmith, volunteer firefighter and racetrack historian. On Saturday, family members will drive his ’94…
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Evergreen State Fair aims for zero waste, with mixed results
Program leaders had hoped to reroute all of the fair’s waste from landfills. Almost a decade later, they’ve…
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At Evergreen State Fair, try the deep-fried Oreos
Rides include ferris wheels and tilt-a-whirls. Vendors are selling deep fried oreos, Korean BBQ, shaved ice and other…
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Crowds of ‘Swifties’ gather in Monroe, but few Vaux’s swifts show up
Birders at an annual Swift Night Out counted about four swifts Saturday. In the past, they’ve counted hundreds.
Life
Prisons and cursed tapes: What’s been filmed in Monroe?
The films “The Ring,” “Butterfly Effect” and “7 Minutes” shot scenes in the town.
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98 in Darrington? Heat wave coming to Snohomish County
Meteorologists expect this will be the most intense heat the region has seen so far this year.
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Cheers! Last-minute buyer keeps Kenmore home brew store in business
The owner of Micro Homebrew, the only supplier in the area, couldn’t find a successor. Then a customer…