A vehicle long abandoned sits in the corner of the parking lot behind the old Union Bank on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in downtown Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald) ...

East First and East Front streets, between Monroe and Macomb streets, and Washington Street, between Second and Front streets, will be closed from 7 a.m. to at least 10 p.m. Saturday.

MONROE — Amy Zarend wants to give people “places to pause” in downtown Monroe. “We’re so glad to have new businesses coming downtown. You’re seeing people wandering around.

Years from now, maybe even 20, downtown Monroe may look a lot different than it does today. Monroe hired KZF Design last year for $100,000 to work with city leaders, business owners and residents ...

MONROE — Downtown Monroe’s annual Open Air Market, Music Festival and Car Show is returning from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. June 8. Not all events will run all day. Admission is free. “This year will be ...

Several businesses opened recently in downtown Monroe: • Primal Plates, 15 Washington St. “It offers grab-and-go and complete meals. There are gluten-free options,” Zarend said.