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Lawsuit: Monroe prison neglected to care for back injury for 2 years
After he finally got an MRI, Jose Gomez’s back was injured again on the drive returning to the…
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Monroe health care workers picket for new contract
About 170 hospital workers are bargaining two contracts with EvergreenHealth Monroe. Two sticking points have emerged.
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Crowns, robes + thrones come with the stay at Washington state castle
At this vacation rental, you’ll find crowns on the shelf, costumes in the coat closet, dragons to behold…
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Crowns, robes, thrones come with stay at Monroe castle on 19 acres
The new owners of the medieval marvel say, “We want everybody to feel like royalty here.” The regal…
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Trade fair gives Snohomish County kids glimpse of college alternatives
Showcasing the trades, the Trade Up event in Monroe drew hundreds of high school students from east Snohomish…
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Monroe fifth graders dig into Arbor Day, the Tree City USA way
Two fifth grade classes from Fryelands Elementary helped plant a tree at Lake Tye.
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‘Always a miracle’: Inclusive baseball league opens season in Monroe
After years off because of COVID-19, Miracle League Baseball returned Saturday with the help of a $10,000 donation.
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An electrifying tour: Hydropower plant opens doors to the public
The Woods Creek Sustainability Center is hosting a Hydropower Appreciation Day for guests to see how hydroelectricity gets…
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‘Grossly insanitary’ Monroe seafood company ordered to pay FDA costs
In 2021, federal officials found a harmful bacteria in Felix’s Custom Smoking seafood products. The owner refused to…
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‘He still lives on through others’: Man charged in fatal Monroe crash
The crash north of Monroe left Szander Pouv, 20, dead. An 18-year-old faces vehicular homicide charges.
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Evergreen State Fair building to be demolished after 70 years
“This building holds a lot of memories for multiple generations,” but county officials say it’s time to move…
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Judge: Sex abuse lawsuit against Monroe schools, state can go forward
The victim of a Monroe cop’s abuse alleges state and school officials failed to report, despite warning signs.
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Snohomish Regional Fire asks voters for two more commissioners
The district currently has seven commissioners, but it can keep only five. A Feb. 14 special election could…
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Monroe school board member chats on Facebook during closed-door meeting
Molly Barnes allegedly solicited opinions from a group of conservative parents and employees on Facebook. It’s unclear if…
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After Monroe debut, no Summer Meltdown music fest in 2023
Organizers announced Wednesday they would “take the year off in order to figure out the best path forward…
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Incoming superintendent says he’s ‘done homework on Monroe’
Shawn Woodward has faced issues of racism, equity and inclusion as the leader of the Mead School District…
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State to pay $600K over psychologist’s harassment at Monroe prison
In a federal lawsuit, Tressa Grummer alleged persistent sexual harassment as an intern by her supervisor, Robert Carsrud.
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‘It’s a killer’: Monroe farm loses entire flock to bird flu
Elaine Kellner said a mass cull crushed her business. She wants to see more support for other small…
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High court reinstates guilty verdicts in 1987 murders of Canadian couple
The state Supreme Court announced a 9-0 ruling on alleged juror bias Thursday in the double murder case…
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Monroe man runs taco truck by day, makes 100 wreaths by night
Franco Montano, a former factory worker, started making the holiday wreaths in 2008. He has expanded into a…