Local families raise concerns and challenges with students quarantining at home
Families in the Monroe School District are speaking out on challenges and concerns for students who have been asked to quarantine.
Monroe restaurant owner creates unique way to honor 13 service members killed in Kabul
In Monroe, one local business owner is honoring the thirteen soldiers killed in Kabul, Afghanistan this week, in a unique way.
Restaurant owner creates unique way to honor thirteen service members killed in Kabul
In Monroe, one local business owner is honoring the thirteen soldiers killed in Kabul, Afghanistan this week in a unique way.
Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.
Evergreen State Faire in Monroe to begin this week
Protocols have been put in place for the fairgrounds — guests will have to wear masks and capacity will be cut down.
Officials: COVID filling hospital beds statewide while vaccine newcomers come around
Health officials are sounding the alarm, saying critical care beds across the state of Washington are filling up faster than it ever has since the beginning of the pandemic.
Frustration, fear as closures begin at Monroe prison
Frustration, fear and anger are being stirred by the state Department of Corrections as it moves to close units at the Monroe Correctional Complex and other prisons around the state.
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue offers shelter during 'dangerous' heat wave
As more people seek relief from the heatwave in western Washington, more places are offering a safe space for them.
Large house fire in Monroe under investigation
A large house fire is under investigation in Monroe.
The Evergreen State Fair to reopen this summer, with some changes
On Wednesday, Snohomish County announced The Evergreen State Fair would be open this summer. The pandemic forced the fair’s closure for the first time last year since World War II.
Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Monroe
Investigators say the person killed, a male, was clipped by the train and it doesn't appear to be a suicide.
Pedestrian killed by train
Police say the person who died was clipped by a train and it does not appear to be a suicide.
Pedestrian killed by train in Snohomish County
It happened east of the Main Street railroad crossing in Monroe.
Monroe School District pauses in-person learning for first grade students
The Monroe School District has paused in-person, cohorted, hybrid learning for first-grade students amid concerns from many parents and teachers.
L&I reviewing complaints, classroom instruction expands in Monroe
The union on Tuesday claimed the situation was getting worse, alleging the district told an employee who felt sick to keep working.
Dozens quarantined, Monroe district continues plan to expand classroom instruction
Dozens of kindergarteners in the North Sound are sheltering in quarantine. All the kids involved went to Frank Wagner Elementary because they may have been in contact with someone infected with COVID-19.
Monroe teachers consider options as in-person instruction set to expand
On Thursday, a webinar was broadcast featuring the Snohomish Health District’s health officer and the Monroe School District’s superintendent aimed to ease school families and employees' concerns about next week’s return to in-class instruction for first graders.
Missing kangaroo found in Monroe, heading to Fall City animal hospital
A missing 8-week-old kangaroo named Jack has been found alive but scared in Monroe Tuesday afternoon. Jack is now at an animal shelter in Fall City where he is getting lifesaving medication.
Kangaroo missing in Monroe
Hop on the phone and call police if you see it.
Disappointment, resilience highlight Labor Day during pandemic
This Labor Day holiday is just another reminder of how much our lives have changed due to the pandemic. For many, Labor Day for experiences unique to the Northwest -- like family rituals that go along with the holiday. Not this year.