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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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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.