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WEEK IN REVIEW
Thursday
Reward increased in 2006 killing of Lynnwood woman
Avalanche danger closes North Cascades Highway
Farm bill headed to president's desk
Wednesday


Sultan man's 9-year fight over cleanup ends in ...
Worker accused of faking cancer to steal from s...
Could an earthquake disaster like China's happe...
Tuesday


Without $75,000, Everett Theatre faces closure
Man accused of stealing $450,000 from Coinstar ...
Dino Rossi leads fundraising race in Snohomish ...
Monday


A man without a heartbeat: Everett firefighter ...
Everett man accused of running sex ring faces t...
Republican's YouTube ode to superdelegates
Sunday


My life and bylines: Stories of a lifetime in news
Marysville teenager killed amid chase was sober...
Sent to cheer U.S. soldiers, teddy bear is lost...
Saturday


Heroism emerges from Everett apartment fire
Snohomish rapist surrenders in Arkansas
At 100, he's still throwing a lot of strikes
Friday


Ailing boy makes a wish, and Boeing delivers
Construction set to begin on 'giant cow's stoma...
Barack Obama wins Rick Larsen's backing
 

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Kristi O'Harran
Kristi writes about life in Snohomish County. Let Kristi know a fun fact about yourself, cute things your children say, something interesting at work, school or home, any bright, unusual item you wish to share. Her e-mail is oharran@heraldnet.com

For few days, Tulalip home is a starling nursery

All is well that ends well, except for residual bird poop. Tiffany Hamelin of Tulalip is cleaning up reminders that she housed a bird nursery for three days this week. And she has to fix some holes in the wallboard, too. [More]






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Knitter enjoys sharing her work with kids

Chew fresh broccoli. Knit a hat. Down a few popcorn shrimp. Knit a hat. Take a sip of ice tea and keep those needles blazing. [More]





South County Senior Center's Mae Fest resurrects lost art of hog calling

Mae Fest at the South County Senior Center has a farm feel. Join the fun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 220 Railroad Ave. in Edmonds. [More]





'Back to the Future 2' left a lasting impression

Age 10 was a pivotal year for Rick O'Connor. His parents were in an alcohol rehabilitation program in California and he was farmed out to friends in Texas. Then came Nov. 23, 1989. Thanksgiving. He'll never forget it. [More]





Marysville toilet training teachers are flush with ideas

If a potty chair that plays "Old MacDonald" helps move your child out of diapers, maybe it's worth a shot. [More]






Marysville students design police badge

Sgt. Larry Buell puffed his chest when he was pinned by his family. For men and women, that prestigious moment of becoming a police officer is something to remember their entire life. [More]





Contest puts deserved attention on moms

In kid's hearts, Mom is still the best. [More]






Masons honored for their contributions

Men of the Masonic Lodge don't intentionally hide their lights under bushels. They just do good deeds with little fanfare. [More]





 
More columns
Kristi's Notebook: Granite Falls auction will be custom job  May 2
Hard work earns Marysville native spot on TV screen  April 30
USS Lincoln sailor wins big on Jeopardy  April 29
Monroe woman follows her dreams to Central America  April 28
Brush up on cosmetology at EvCC event  April 25
Your real estate agent might be a rower, too  April 23
Buying a savings bond is hard work  April 22
10 years later, cremated remains no longer a mystery  April 21
Stanwood fashion show borrows ideas from history  April 18
Granite Falls clerk makes desk comfortably her own  April 16
Yep, an even bigger staple pile  April 15
Cantwell's mom shows her savvy  April 14
Get a free health checkup today  April 11
Pop singer rocks Arlington man's party  April 9
EvCC employee is a Big Dip and that's a compliment  April 8
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1. Illegal subsidies in Air Force tanker deal?
2. Police investigate shooting on Highway 99 in Lynnwood
3. After teen golfer's heart stopped, life gave him another shot
4. Alleged police impostor arrested
5. Free today: Southern-style chicken sandwiches at McDonald's
6. Remaking Casino Road
7. Ferry fans hope it'll be given second life
8. Man gets 30 years for death of cellmate at Washington State Reformatory in Monroe
9. PREP 4A BOYS TRACK: Snohomish High's Marlyn Anderson outthrows the field to win the shot put and follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle
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Wolfpack comes up short in bid for state
Meadowdale headed back to regional tourney
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