Fame comes and goes. The call of a fresh donut is forever. One of Monroe’s most famous hometown success stories recently stopped by for donuts, but there was one small problem: the baker who wanted to say hello didn’t realize he was there. That’s according to a lighthearted Facebook post from Henry’s Donuts in Monroe,…
A multi-agency manhunt for an inmate who escaped from the Monroe prison on Thursday night culminated in his capture at a Snohomish County transit center late Friday morning. Samuel Evans Kimble was apprehended without incident around 12:15 p.m. at the Lynnwood Transit Station, according to police. Kimble escaped from the Monroe prison’s Minimum Security Unit…
At the $1.1 million mark, western Washington buyers start entering a very different housing conversation. In Seattle, that budget can buy a sleek standalone home steps from cafes, bars, and the water taxi with skyline views from a rooftop deck. About an hour away in Snohomish County, the same money buys five acres overlooking the…
If you’ve ever wanted to live like royalty—or at least pretend for a weekend—there’s a castle in Snohomish County that’s turning that fantasy into reality. Tucked away on an 18-acre estate, “High Rock Castle” is a medieval-style short-term rental that hosts up to eight guests and has quickly become a standout stay in Monroe. The…
A 4-year-old boy is now without both parents after a deadly crash on Highway 2 near Monroe — and the community is stepping in to support him in the days ahead. Maryanne “Mare” Craig and her husband, Dylon Craig, both 33, of Gold Bar, were among three people killed in a head-on crash early Saturday,…
A deadly overnight crash on US 2 near Monroe left three people dead and another seriously injured after a vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, according to the Washington State Patrol. The collision happened just after 12:50 a.m. Saturday, April 18, near Sofie Road at milepost 18, where a westbound vehicle attempted to pass another car…
Longtime KFC locations in Snohomish and Monroe have abruptly shut their doors, with new ownership moving in with plans for an “exciting” next chapter for the sites. The restaurants – located on Avenue D in Snohomish and Highway 2 in Monroe – sat shuttered as of Friday, April 3, with signs on the doors pointing…
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 71-year-old Monroe man who was last seen driving through the South Sound on Tuesday, March 17. Benjamin Stearns, a Monroe resident, was reported missing after he was last seen behind the wheel of a white 2020 Toyota RAV4, according to Monroe Police. Authorities said his…
The Monroe community is mourning the loss of a beloved husband, father, and church leader remembered for his deep love for people and unwavering faith. Pastor Ivan Ryakhovskiy of First Baptist Church Monroe died on Thursday, Sept. 11, after years of health struggles, including a heart transplant in 2013, according to friends. Despite daily pain…
