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• Carol MacPherson,
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• Allen Funk,
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday


• Some on Camano Island fear return of teen burgl...
• UW Bothell, Tacoma plans could derail Snohomish...
• Marysville house destroyed by morning fire
Thursday


• Cheers, fears as AM radio towers rise in Snohomish
• Study backs Paine Field passenger service
• How county residents are dealing with the economy
Wednesday


• 19 years for Everett murder some relief for vic...
• Warm Beach: Loophole clears way for 27 duplexes
• Young Iraqi in Snohomish makes his case to stay...
Tuesday


• Guide-dog candidates meet sight-impaired kids i...
• Riverside neighbors protest sex offender
• Boeing splits new orders with Airbus
Monday


• Sex offender in Everett mansion worries neighbors
• Plasma donations climb as economy weakens
• 4 homes prone to Snohomish River floods offered...
Sunday


• Several taxing questions await voters this year
• Protection sought for rare U.S. wolverine
• Arlington Fly-In attracts pilots and fans of av...
Saturday


• Family sells farm, but stands tall for its trees
• Monroe wants $10 a month for traffic improvements
• Lake Stevens High School's drug tests ran afoul...
 

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Opinion
Editorial

'Staycations' far more than media myths

Alas, every quasi-clever, overly-promoted media spectacle has its grains of truth. [More]

July 18
• Energy crisis requires visionary leadership  July 17
• High court gets it right: privacy is limited in jail  July 16
• Call for more drilling a cheap ploy for votes  July 15
• Little League decision tough but healthy call   July 14
• Revised hospital plan deserves final approval  July 13
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July 19
RESPECT AND DIGNITY: Hospital staff very caring in time of grief
I-5: Freeway improvements much appreciated

Guest Commentary

Key Bank building: To be or not to be?

By Brenda Stonecipher A play in three acts, which attempts to clarify the events leading to the city's decision to lease the former Key Bank building to the Village Theatre for its Kidstage program. ACT I -- The Stage is Set [More]

July 19

Trade, transportation: key to economic health

By Louise Stanton-Masten, Ray Stephanson and John Mohr [More]

July 19
More commentary
• Trade, transportation: key to economic health  July 19
• State labor talks follow solid democratic principles  July 17
• Conservation District plays critical role, deserves funding  July 13
• Lift veil of secrecy from state/union talks  July 12
• On Being a Democrat: seek opportunity for all  July 6
Opinion Columnists

Environmentalists must practice coalition building

IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE -- Two polar bears, known in these parts as ice bears, amble and yawn on an iceberg. The mother and her 2-year-old cub stand out light yellow against bright white and glacial blue -- these mascots of the global warming movement... [More]

By Michael Gerson | July 19
More columns
• Self-service economy is a lot of work  July 19
• Economy needs stability before regulation  July 19
• Obama's ego reaching Messianic-size proportions  July 18
• Governors' wisdom comes from real-world experience  July 17
• Surviving in the self-service economy  July 17
 

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1. Some on Camano Island fear return of teen burglar could lead to tragedy
2. Marysville house destroyed by morning fire
3. Fire in Silver Firs area south of Everett leaves six homeless
4. Large fire destroys Maltby house
5. Two jailed suspects may be involved in dozens of purse thefts, police say
6. Vandals cause $12,000 damage at Evergreen Cemetery in Everett
7. Everett's study on Paine Field air service changes no minds
8. Airbus dominates Boeing at Farnborough air show
9. Couple finds new love in golden years
10. Everett sex offender housing debate gets city's notice
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• Something for everyone
• 'Dog'-gone unusual
• Ex-employee, blog author sues school district
• Everything's coming up Shakespeare
• School district budget shows improvement
• Christopher's way
• 57 years and ticking, washing, drying
• Agreement nets Ballinger group $200K
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