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Former Monroe High teacher charged with sexual misconduct
In a police interview, Giles Stanton acknowledged relationships with former students, reportedly saying “he felt a bit like…
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Beautiful but deadly: Drownings common at Eagle Falls, other local waters
Locals and firefighters are sounding the alarm as Eagle Falls and the Granite Falls Fish Ladder have claimed…
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Save money and time with advance ticket sales for Evergreen State Fair
The fair’s 115th installment runs 11 days starting Aug. 22 in Monroe. “Bright Lights, Summer Nights” is the…
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Come fall, Monroe students must silence their cellphones in class
Elementary and middle school students won’t be allowed to use phones in schools. High schoolers will have more…
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Man convicted of homicide in Monroe man’s overdose death
Following a weeklong trial, it took jurors over a day to find Avery Bresnan guilty in the 2020…
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State-funded scholarship helps Stanwood student go to college
The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence honors the state’s top career and technical students.
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A new Monroe popcorn company is pop, pop, popping
Launched 18 months ago, Pacific Popcorn offers six flavors from Alpine Chili White Cheddar to Portage Bay Strawberry.
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In rural Snohomish County, outreach workers unpack stigma of addiction
How does a person “make that leap” to opioid treatment? Open conversation — like two recent talks in…
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Police: Sexual abuse of student was part of Monroe teacher’s pattern
Giles Stanton was accused this week of sexual misconduct with a minor. Police say he would frequently invite…
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‘5 donations, 1 admission’ back for Evergreen State Fair food drive
The fair in Monroe draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. Food donations benefit the Snohomish Food Bank Coalition.
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See who’s performing at the Evergreen State Fair this summer
The fair in Monroe is turning back the clock, with Flo Rida, Josh Turner and Martina McBride.
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Monroe High teacher arrested, accused of sexual misconduct with student
The allegations of a sexual relationship date back to 2017. The teacher was booked into jail Tuesday.
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Roundabout construction may slow traffic around Monroe
A state project to put a roundabout on Highway 203 will close a heavily used intersection for days…
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‘So worth it’: Snohomish County graduates step into their futures
Alyssa Acosta, who is Harvard-bound, was one of thousands to walk the stage at Angel of the Winds…
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Taylor Swift taps Monroe High grad Benson Boone to open London show
Boone, 21, has become a global pop star since his “American Idol” stint in 2021. “Beautiful Things” is…
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Snohomish County Pride guide 2024
Celebrate love locally this June at one of the many Pride events happening across the county.
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Trans inmate says Monroe prison staff retaliated over safety concerns
Jennifer Jaylee, 48, claims after she reported her fears, she was falsely accused of a crime, then transferred…
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At Monroe prison, dog training reshapes lives of humans, canines alike
Since 2010, prisoners have helped train service animals for the outside world. “I don’t think about much else,”…
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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.