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Elections 2013: Gold Bar short of candidates; Sultan to have lively city council elections

By Polly Keary, Editor When the deadline to file for public office passed Friday afternoon at 5 p.m., it was clear that city government spots aren’t enticing people…

Class at Ed’s Apples will teach how make money growing mushrooms

Whether you have a tiny backyard or hundreds of acres, growing gourmet mushrooms can be a satisfying and tasty venture. In the Pacific Northwest, there are about a…

Safety fair draws people to downtown Sultan Saturday

Kaden Goodwin, 8, from Sultan shows off the new bike helmet he received from the Sultan Fire Department at the Sultan Safety Fair on Saturday. Photo by Jim Scolman…

Future chefs cook up culinary creations in contest

Four winners were selected at Sultan School District’s first annual Future Chefs’ Competition on April 26. The competition, held at Sultan High School, was made up of fourth…

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Monroe wins again on Walmart

The city of Monroe had its third court victory Monday when the Washington Court of…

Zimmerman won’t run again; three city council members seeking reelection

By Polly Keary, Editor Monroe Mayor Robert Zimmerman won’t seek another term, and only one…

“A Bittersweet Victory”: Jayme Biendl’s family relieved by death sentence for her killer

  By Chris Hendrickson, Monitor It’s been a long two years for the family of…

American Daredevil: Local stuntman Mr. Dizzy among three to be featured in new History Channel reality show

By Polly Keary, Editor Mike Buse was always better at wrecking than racing. When he…

Fire on Kelsey Street deemed suspicious

At 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, firefighters responded to a 911 call reporting a house fire…

Monroe could expand, 157th Place residents win against expensive utility improvement

By Chris Hendrickson, Monitor A group of residents afraid of being hit with huge costs…

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Get preapproved now to get ahead of rising prices

By Polly Keary, Editor For the first time since the Great Recession hit Snohomish County in 2008, home prices are starting to rise. Interest rates are, too. That…

Cable vs. Satellite: How to know which option works best for you

By Polly Keary, Editor In an age of high speed cable, satellite dishes may seem like a throwback to the giant lawn saucers of the 1980s. But today’s…

Decorating graves a good way to spend Memorial Day

Ever wonder who puts out all the flags and flowers on the graves of soldiers every Veterans’ Day? It could be you. In years past, the members of…

BBQ brisket makes Memorial Day marvelous

By Bryan Lipscy Editor’s Note: Guests at last winter’s Rotary Club Barn Dance raved local barbecue master Bryan Lipscy’s beef brisket so much that we asked if he…

Veterans’ gravestones go back to Civil War in IOOF Cemetery

By Polly Keary, Editor In the sun-dappled grass under tall old firs at Monroe’s I.O.O.F. Cemetery on Old Owen Road, the headstones of veterans are usually easy to…

Sports

Sports physicals available May 28

Physicals for student athletes planning to participate in middle school or high school sports for the 2013-14 school year will be…

Mackinaw finishes out stellar career in record-setting Turks softball season

Senior Jolene Makinaw, who has started on the Sultan Turks softball team four years in a row, completely protects third base…

Season Stats

For complete sports stats from the spring sports season, go here.…

Mount Vernon trounce Bearcats, 11-0

Bearcat #21 Makenna Conners lays down a bunt in last Wednesday’s home game against Mount Vernon. Monroe lost, 0-11. Photo by…