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Monroe to discuss budget tonight

MONROE — There are no tax increases or cuts in city services in the newly-released $52.9 million budget…

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Prisoner convicted of trying to kill fellow inmate

EVERETT — A Monroe prisoner already serving 30 years for killing his cellmate in 2006 was convicted Monday…

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Arlington man’s hot rod in race to save infant

Ron Cook, 53, has been trying to sell a 1957 Chevy Bel Air that he hasn’t used in…

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Sentence for porn adds 8 years to Monroe man’s term

SEATTLE — A Monroe man accused of trading child pornography was sentenced Friday to eight years in federal…

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State trooper involved in U.S. 2 crash; no one hurt

MONROE — A Washington State Patrol trooper accidentally rear-ended another driver about 11:30 a.m. Friday along U.S. 2…

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Monroe to ask voters about traffic cameras again

MONROE — Voters in Monroe again will be asked whether they think the city should use traffic-enforcement cameras.

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Battle of hospitals looms in Monroe

The new battleground for health care competition could soon take place in Monroe.

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Novel draws on author’s job as teacher at Monroe prison

Her book begins with a chilling dedication:

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Puyallup Fair renamed, but what’s the real state fair?

MONROE — Beginning next year, the Puyallup Fair will be named the Washington State Fair — despite the…

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Powder in Monroe prison mail room judged not hazardous

MONROE — Hazardous materials crews from around Snohomish County were summoned Monday morning to the Monroe Correctional Complex…

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Rock blasting prompts closures on Highway 522

Highway 522 near the Snohomish River Bridge, southwest of Monroe, is scheduled to be closed for an hour…

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Conviction for beating officer could be 3rd strike

EVERETT — The beating of a Monroe corrections officer last month could end up being an inmate’s third…

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Monroe plans wine tasting, live music fest

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce plans to host the first Outdoor Wine Tasting and Live Music Festival from…

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Monroe, Lynnwood using traffic cameras near schools

LYNNWOOD — Some of those yellow lights flashing in school zones can carry a costly reminder.

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Vaux’s swifts return to Monroe school

MONROE — The Vaux’s swifts are back at Frank Wagner Elementary School, but in smaller numbers than before.

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Woman injured in Tuesday’s U.S. 2 crash improving

SEATTLE — An Eastern Washington woman who was critically injured in an accident Tuesday on U.S. 2 near…

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Monroe police encourage a safer walk to school

MONROE — Police officer Scott Kornish was surrounded Wednesday morning by pink boots, “Transformers” backpacks and tiny, inquisitive…

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Woman seriously injured in U.S. 2 crash

MONROE — A woman from Eastern Washington suffered critical injuries Tuesday morning after the third serious accident on…

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U.S. 2 closed near Fern Bluff due to crash

MONROE — Both directions of U.S. 2 near Fern Bluff between Monroe and Sultan were closed Tuesday morning…