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 • Bob Bolerjack,
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Thursday


• Plan your fun for the Fourth of July holiday
• Everett caretaker arrested in theft from elderl...
• If you think gas costs hurt now, just wait
Wednesday


• At Russian-style bath house in Everett, clients...
• Everett teen remembered as standout at school
• Report on Lake Stevens Marine's death to be con...
Tuesday


• Stackable houses could be a model for builders
• Straighter path open for drivers on Highway 9
• Everett School District chooses interim leader
Monday


• Young candidate makes a bid for the Legislature
• Cell-phone law tough enough? Ask New Jersey
• Airline takes tour of Paine Field
Sunday


• Hospitals worry as they care for more low-weigh...
• Hundreds of fish tunnels need to be unclogged
• In tests, racer zips to 400 mph
Saturday


• Everett schools chief to make early exit
• Safety warnings go out as fireworks go on sale
• $1 million will buy Marysville couple a lot of ...
Friday


• Blaze quickly devoured building, but could have...
• Immigration agents raid Arlington Boeing supplier
• Jilted tow truck companies say Everett will be ...
 

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Opinion
Editorial

Fragile independence is showing many cracks

Ever since history's most visionary rebels declared this nation's independence 232 years ago, a constant challenge has been to hold onto it while preserving the ideals of freedom it represents. [More]

July 4
• Together, neighbors can put dent in crime  July 3
• Pick new schools leader openly, collaboratively  July 2
• Shelter's name change reflects critical progress  July 1
• Dog parks something for cities to brag about  June 30
• Everett schools can refocus on education  June 29
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Letters

July 4
EVERETT: Many citizens embrace city's past
DRIVING: 'Camping out' in left lane is violation
EXXON: 'Punitive' damages don't hurt big oil
VENEZUELA: U.S. needs to mind our own business
ANIMAL SAFETY: Don't leave dogs in cars in summer

 
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Opinion Columnists

On vital issues, Obama scrambles to center

WASHINGTON -- You'll notice Barack Obama is now wearing a flag pin. Again. During the primary campaign, he refused to, explaining that he'd worn one after 9/11 but then stopped because it "became a substitute for, I think, true patriotism." [More]

By Charles Krauthammer | July 4
More columns
• Black patriotism historically complex   July 4
• Next president will face Iran dilemma on Day One  July 3
• Debating the moment of our nation's birth  July 3
• America remains on a mostly positive course  July 3
• Rights, arms and the man  July 2
 

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1. If you think gas costs hurt now, just wait
2. Everett caretaker arrested in theft from elderly man
3. Plan your fun for the Fourth of July holiday
4. Everett's July 4 celebration at Legion Memorial Park
5. Two hospitalized after morning fire
6. Politicians pushed Sonics out the door
7. Storms expected to clear up tonight
8. His and her Dino-fact checking services available now
9. SuperSonics fly off to Oklahoma City
10. Dino Rossi campaign apologizes for sending e-mails to AquaSox fan list
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