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 […]

Know Before you Go to the Evergreen State Fair

MONROE—As the Evergreen State Fair, the largest county fair in the state, kicks off in full swing on August 22, here are some tips to plan ahead and have a great fair experience! DATES & TICKETS The Evergreen State Fair runs August 22-27 and August 29-September 2 (closed on Wednesday, August 28), 2024. The Evergreen […]

Call for artists to populate art gallery in Monroe

MONROE—The Ward Roney Jr. VFW Post 7511 Veterans Art Council (VAC) is hosting a Call for Artists to populate its art gallery located at 125 E. Main St. #101 in the heart of downtown Monroe. Intended as a vibrant addition to Monroe’s downtown landscape, the partially grant-funded gallery serves as Post Headquarters, a community hub, […]

Monroe’s Reptile Zoo, a unique and educational pitstop from mountain activities

MONROE, Wash., June 5, 2023—Monroe’s Reptile Zoo is located right off Highway 2, along the way to many popular hiking and camping destinations, which makes it a convenient, unique, and educational pit stop from summer outdoor activities in the mountains.  With approximately 100 different animals throughout the enclosed 7,000 square-foot space, the Reptile Zoo allows […]