Boeing's 6-month tally: 1 net order EVERETT -- Six months into 2009, the Boeing Co. is off to its worst start for jet orders in years, while slightly increasing its aircraft deliveries over last year. [More] By Michelle Dunlop
Herald Writer
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Warriors & Patriots: Many American Indians served before getting full citiz... TULALIP — Elson James pushed through the fevers of pneumonia to march toward Germany with his unit in 1918. He led night patrols and guided fellow soldiers through territory that was teeming with the enemy. [More] By Krista J. Kapralos, Herald Writer IRS joins puppy mill investigation SNOHOMISH -- Federal agents are involved in the investigation into an alleged multimillion-dollar puppy mill Snohomish County officials raided in January. [More] By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer
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Jetty Island ready for sand castles What: Jetty Island, a two-mile-long man-made island. Where: The island is just across the water from the 10th Street boat launch, which is where the ferry leaves from. [More] Herald staff Snohomish County man dies of swine flu Swine flu has killed another resident of Snohomish County, the fourth person in Washington to die of the virus. [More] By Sharon Salyer
Herald Writer
Job picture remains bleak WASHINGTON -- Americans lucky enough to still have a job are noticing something unpleasant in their paychecks: They're making less money. [More] Associated Press
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First casualties in new Afghan surge NAWA, Afghanistan -- U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled heartland in southern Afghanistan. [More] By Jason Straziuso
Associated Press Taliban may have captured soldier WASHINGTON -- A U.S. soldier discovered missing Thursday from a small outpost in eastern Afghanistan is believed to have been captured by Taliban militants when he walked away from his base, military officials said. [More] The Washington Post