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In today's newsletter:

  • How will years of U.S. 2 work reshape driving in Monroe?
  • When can Monroe grocery workers meet with their union this month?
  • How did Monroe's boys tennis squad fare against Cascade?

Also on today's calendar: Sky Valley Parent Co-op Preschool OPEN HOUSE and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. 2 travelers, prepare for Sultan roundabout (snoho.com) — If you drive U.S. 2 through Monroe, expect years of construction as WSDOT upgrades a 15-mile stretch between Monroe and Gold Bar, adding rumble strips, no-passing zones, and wider intersections in town. Nearly every U.S. 2 intersection inside Monroe city limits will get new truck aprons and improved crosswalk markings, while a new roundabout in Sultan kicks off the broader safety and congestion relief effort.
   

• Pacific NorthWest Allied Grocery Stores October Contract Action Team Meetings — UFCW 3000 (ufcw3000.org) — Union grocery workers in Monroe can join a Pacific NorthWest Allied Grocery Stores contract action team meeting at Alfy's on U.S. 2 the evening of October 20. Additional sessions across Washington, from Ferndale to Spokane, give members multiple chances to hear updates, ask questions, and connect with their UFCW 3000 representatives about ongoing contract efforts.
   

• Prep boys tennis: Snohomish, Shorecrest edge opponents (heraldnet.com) — Monroe High's boys tennis team fell 6-1 to Cascade, with Elias Funston earning the Bearcats' lone win in Wesco 3A/2A North play. The roundup also highlights close battles for Snohomish, Shorecrest, and other league rivals, giving Monroe fans context on how their team stacks up across the conference.
   

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  • WINGSTOP - FWS - Wingstop, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Monroe. Apply here.
  • Damar Aerosystems / Zenix Aerospace posted a job opening for CNC Programmer - Damar in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Snohomish

  • Snohomish County, Washington Moves Forward With Plan to Cut Marijuana Store Separation Requirements (themarijuanaherald.com)
  • Connector road from Terrace to 22nd in Snohomish being studied again (snoho.com)
  • Snohomish police sergeant reflects on health scare, recovery (snoho.com)

Sultan

  • Casino that was headed for the chopping block after bankruptcy gets thrown a lifeline (newsbreak.com)

Ok Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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