Monroe High School’s Scott Darrow: Building a Winning Culture
MONROE—Scott Darrow, widely regarded as one of the top high school football coaches in the area, was honored as the Wesco South 3A Coach of the Year last season. He earned this accolade after leading the Monroe High School Bearcats to a Wesco 3A South title. Darrow’s approach to coaching goes beyond winning games. He […]
Benson Boone pays Monroe donut shop a visit before sold out Seattle show
MONROE—Singer-Songwriter sensation Benson Boone, who’s hits including ‘Beautiful Things‘ and ‘Mystical Magic‘ have topped Billboard 200 charts globally, paid a local donut shop a surprise visit during his Seattle tour date on August 4. Monroe-based donut shop, Henry’s Donuts, located at 19191 State Route 2, received a call just before closing around 4 p.m. on […]
YMCA Camp Casey hosts first-ever high school girls flag football team camp
COUPEVILLE — YMCA Camp Casey recently welcomed nearly 80 high school athletes for the state’s first overnight girls flag football team camp, creating a unique opportunity for young athletes to grow their skills, build confidence, and connect with peers from across the region. Representing Henry M. Jackson, Monroe, Everett, Cedarcrest, and Olympia high schools, athletes spent four days participating in position-specific […]
Edmonds College to host open house for high-demand Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology program
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College invites the community, prospective students, and working professionals to explore the future of the regional workforce at the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology (AMMET) Open House on April 11, from 2-5 p.m. at Monroe Hall. As the aerospace and automation industries continue to expand in Snohomish County, Edmonds College’s Bachelor […]
Ignite Robotics Competitions coming to Monroe, Washington
MONROE – Ignite Robotics bringing their robotic competitions to the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe Washington. The two robotic competitions are Quantum’s Spooktacular V5 Robotics Competition, November 1, 2025, and Ignite the Northwest V5RC Signature Event, January 9-11, 2026. November 1st: Quantum’s Spooktacular V5 Robotics Competition This is a Middle and High School regional tournament […]
ICE arrest of high school theater manager raises questions on immigration verification in school hiring
KIRKLAND—Fernando Rocha, theater manager at Juanita High School in Kirkland, was arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as first reported by independent journalist, and senior fellow with Discovery Institute, Jonathan Choe on Sunday, July 20. Rocha’s arrest by ICE may signal a loophole in the Keep Washington Working Act that may […]
After 17 years, Monroe youth racing nonprofit at risk of losing lease
MONROE—Since 2007, the Washington Quarter Midget Association (WQMA) has been putting kids behind the wheel in Monroe. The idea of 5-year-olds driving might turn some heads, but “safety is the club’s number one concern,” per the Evergreen State Fair’s official website. “All drivers must have seat belts, racing jackets, gloves, full-face helmets, and neck and […]
Lynnwood’s high schools’ Football Report: Week Three
Week three of football just wrapped up for Lynnwood and Meadowdale High School, and here is your rundown. Lynnwood vs. Shorecrest High School, September 20 The Lynnwood Royals lost 48-8 at home to Shorecrest last Friday in a conference game. The loss drops Lynnwood to 0-3 on the season. On offense, Kevin Sandhu started his […]
The Edmonds School District welcomes 11 new principals for this school year
The Edmonds School District is welcoming a total of 11 new principals this school season, including interims, assistant principals and a new executive director at its Educational Services Center (ESC). Here’s a short introduction of the new Edmonds School District principals—who they all are, where they have worked, and what the opportunities they bring with […]
Snohomish County schools recognized for exemplary performance by state
OLYMPIA— For the 2021–22 and 2022–23 school years, 571 public schools in 178 school districts across Washington state have earned recognition for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement. Of those, 104 public schools earned recognition for both school years. Recognized schools will receive a banner to display in their buildings. The […]
