Monroe News

It's not your traditional big-box store, but it's certainly big. Seattle Goodwill aims to open a 22,000-square-foot store in Monroe by spring.

Snohomish resident Colleen Hill liked to stay busy. The owner of Country Kids Childcare in Snohomish for the past 14 years, Hill spent much of her time caring for children.

For whatever reason - some consider it a flavor enhancement, others think of it as a form of flavor camouflage - game has long been the meat of choice when making mincemeat.

More than 620 students across Snohomish County have transferred to schools with higher test scores this fall because their neighborhood schools didn't measure up to federal academic goals.

Everett: Speak out on city's zoning code changes The city's planning commission plans to hold a public hearing on proposed changes to Everett's planning code.

Salute the moderate muslims yes but as their religion preachs destruction of my society dont turn your back on them.

The meter has been running for more than three years. The city has spent at least $76,295 on attorneys who have withheld information from Meredith Mechling, a local open government activist.

Some city officials were banking on a promise to plug a big hole in Monroe's budget.

The owner of a small public water system near Monroe faces a fine of more than $34,000 - one of the largest ever assessed by the state Department of Health - for what the state agency says is gross negligence and intentional violations of drinking water rules.

Patricia Schoonmaker worried about how she'd stay in the clothing industry when she lost her job as a fashion designer in August.

Three incumbents on the Snohomish County Council held comfortable leads during a second day of ballot counting, but just one opponent was ready to throw in the towel.

It didn't take long for Snohomish County clinics to give away 28,000 doses of flu vaccine.

A walk-in clinic was evacuated about 3 p.m. today following complaints of a sulfur-like odor, Fire District 3 spokeswoman Richelle Risdon said.

Three Snohomish County Councilmen were winning in their attempts to retain their seats in early election results Tuesday night.

On November 14, 15, 20, and 21, Last Leaf Productions will present "Nunsense" at the Basil and Chives Dinner Theatre in Monroe.

An open government activist scored an expensive win against City Hall in her long-running battle for documents.

Sandy Wixson, left, of Newcastle, Wash., stands on an overpass above the I-405 freeway in Kirkland, Wash., Thursday, Oct.

A mother from Monroe killed a decade ago. Her murder is still a mystery, but some big clues were left behind.

Former Ottawa residents Carl and Dottie Spencer, owners of Spencer LLC, a kitchen cabinet manufacturing company in Monroe, Wash., have been named runners-up in the manufacturing category of the 2009 Green Washington Awards.

An off-leash area for dogs is open as are trails, but more development is on hold.