Monroe students walk out in protest over racism allegations
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Monroe High School students are protesting after several recent allegations of racism on campus. The school district is dealing with several allegations, some involving students and another involving the principal.

Monroe parents say racism directed at 11-year-old forced them to remove him from class

An 11-year-old student's parents say numerous racist run-ins -- and little action by the Monroe School District -- has forced them to remove him from in-person class.

Family looking to leave Monroe following racial harassment, assault

A single mother or four has rebounded after her apartment burned down a few years ago, but after her son became the focus of a racist viral video, she’s ready to pack up and leave Monroe.

2 people killed in crash on US 2 near Monroe
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Troopers are investigating a crash with multiple fatalities on US 2 east of Monroe, Washington.

$62 million award in suit over toxic chemicals at Monroe school

Students and parents who say they suffered brain injuries from exposure to toxic chemicals at a Monroe, Washington, public school were awarded $62 million by a jury this week.

Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation

It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time. 

Evergreen State Faire in Monroe to begin this week
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Protocols have been put in place for the fairgrounds ? guests will have to wear masks and capacity will be cut down.

Officials: COVID filling hospital beds statewide while vaccine newcomers come around

Health officials are sounding the alarm, saying critical care beds across the state of Washington are filling up faster than it ever has since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Frustration, fear as closures begin at Monroe prison

Frustration, fear and anger are being stirred by the state Department of Corrections as it moves to close units at the Monroe Correctional Complex and other prisons around the state.

The Evergreen State Fair to reopen this summer, with some changes

On Wednesday, Snohomish County announced The Evergreen State Fair would be open this summer. The pandemic forced the fair’s closure for the first time last year since World War II.