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Bark for Life takes a bite out of cancer
Boomer, a Miniature Dachshund from Woodinville, along with his human, Codey Menard,10, rest after finishing the Bark for Life lap around Lake Tye on Saturday. The annual event raises funds and awareness for…
Monroe firefighters ask MHS teens to “Think Again” before driving unsafely
By Polly Keary, Editor Monroe Firefighter Pat Gjerde takes a deep breath before talking about the crash that led him and his firefighting partner Kurt Schneider to take action…
The State of the Chamber, Pt. 2
By Polly Keary, Editor Editor’s Note: Last week, the Monroe Monitor ran the first of a two-part series on the state of Monroe’s Chamber of Commerce, following a change…
Eight new businesses come to Main Street
At the end of January, 14 storefronts stood empty along the three blocks of Main Street that pass through the downtown. Residents were dismayed as favorite businesses such as Mills…
Jury hears minute-by-minute account of aftermath of murder of correctional officer
By Chris Hendrickson, Special to the Monitor Shortly after the death of Monroe Prison Correctional Officer Jayme Biendl, her suspected killer, inmate Byron Scherf, appeared calm, his blood pressure normal,…
Focus on Seniors: Fresh food vouchers for seniors
By Holly Glen Gearhart Senior Services of Snohomish County has initiated a farmers’ market fresh food voucher program to help low income seniors buy fresh fruits and vegetables. As this…
Walmart hearing last week, decision could arrive soon
By Polly Keary, Editor Lawyers on both sides of the debate over what shape a Walmart should take in Monroe got a chance to make their cases in front…
Having a ball!
Daddies, daughters, uncles, nieces, big brothers, little sisters, grandpas and granddaughters all twisted, shouted and had a great time at the the first annual Daddy Daughter Dance, presented by the Boys…
Housing Hope raising funds to raise some roofs
By Holly Glen Gearhart Snohomish County’s Housing Hope organization is holding a dinner on May 16at the Tulalip Resort to raise fund to continue with their mission to “…promote and…
Lake Fontal house fire leaves home destroyed
A fire that destroyed a house early Thursday morning was spotted by Tualco Valley residents two miles away, who reported it as a possible brush fire. At about 4:50 a.m.…
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