King County deputy injured in head-on crash, driver in custody for DUI
A King County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a head-on crash Wednesday night, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Troopers said.
Monroe School District superintendent resigns following controversies
After the controversy, protests, and student walkouts, the Monroe School District superintendent has officially resigned.
Police rescue children from second-story window after domestic violence situation in Monroe
Police officers rescued two children from a second-story window during a domestic violence response early Saturday morning, the suspect has been arrested.
Monroe's superintendent prepares to resign following controversy, district seeks interim candidate
After controversy and a months long leave, Monroe School District (MSD) Superintendent Dr. Justin Blasko is preparing to resign, according to an announcement from the school board president.
Monroe SD seeking public input in search for interim superintendent
While it’s not clear whether Monroe School District’s superintendent will ever return to the district following a series of controversies, a spokesperson for the district made clear on Monday that an interim superintendent will run the district in 2022-23.
Monroe's superintendent remains on leave following controversy, district seeks interim candidate
Monroe School District is looking for an interim superintendent. The district's current superintendent remains on leave following controversy, in-depth investigation.
Bird flu reported in Snohomish County, local sanctuary takes precautions
The battle to contain the devastating bird flu in Washington continues. The Department of Agriculture says the disease has now been identified in Snohomish County, with infected birds turning up in a backyard flock near Monroe.
Possible road rage incident, altercation may have led to Monroe shooting
Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man injured and another in custody Monday night in Monroe.
Monroe Police investigate after shotgun and drugs were found in stolen car
The Monroe Police Department (MPD) is investigating after they found a shotgun and several pounds of marijuana in a stolen car Thursday.
Suspect arrested after attempted break-ins, SWAT standoff in Monroe
North Sound Metro SWAT has taken a suspect into custody after an hours-long standoff in Monroe.
Vehicle backs into Monroe bank during attempted burglary
Police are investigating an attempted burglary after a vehicle backed into a bank in Monroe on Sunday morning.
Cattle farmer rescues driver after car stalls on road flooded by Snohomish River
The high waters flooded the Old Snohomish Monroe Road—one of the main roads that connect the two cities. While some drivers ignored the road-closed signs, others said it was not worth taking that chance.
Washington state to pay $3.75M after Monroe inmate dies of cancer
Washington state will pay $3.75 million to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of a man who died at Monroe Correctional Complex after his cancer went untreated despite repeated pleas.
Monroe School District offers $34M in toxic exposure case
The Monroe, Washington, School District offered a $34 million settlement to students and parents exposed to toxic chemicals on a public school campus.
COVID-19 testing site to open this weekend at Evergreen State Fairgrounds
A new COVID-19 testing site that will operate seven days a week is opening up in Snohomish County this weekend.
16-year-old found dead after reported missing in Monroe
A 16-year-old reported missing in Monroe was found dead just hours later, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
Monroe School District superintendent placed on leave amid protests over racism, equity
Less than a week after students walked out of Monroe High School in protest of ongoing concerns over racism, equity and how the school district's leadership has handled those concerns, the superintendent is on leave.
Monroe School District superintendent placed on leave amid protests over racism, equity
Less than a week after students walked out of Monroe High School in protest of ongoing concerns over racism, equity and how the school district's leadership has handled those concerns, the superintendent is on leave.
Monroe school union president calls on superintendent to step down over district's racism allegations
On Monday morning, students walked out of class at Monroe High School. By Monday night, the school district’s union president publicly asked for the superintendent to step down.
Vandals cut up a dozen inflatable holiday decorations in a Monroe neighborhood
Police are looking for a group of scrooges that slashed several inflatable holiday decorations throughout a neighborhood in Monroe.