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WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday


Photos released of Lynnwood smash-and-grab susp...
Acrobat injured during circus' opening night in...
Speech excites local Republicans
Thursday


New Glacier Peak High School dubbed 'pretty rad'
Grim task of investigating Skagit County killings
County Council says it was denied access to budget
Wednesday


On the Kitty Hawk's last watch
Reardon keeping budget secret, some county lead...
Barista flasher charged with exposure; claims r...
Tuesday


Streets around Lake Stevens risky
Mukilteo couple to watch astronaut son blast off
Windows broken at Lynnwood parking lot
Monday


Fair's been quite a ride
Local delegates ready for GOP convention
Initiative targets illegal immigrants
Sunday


Everett lives in Scoop Jackson's shadow
On this weekend 40 years ago, Sultan really rocked
Bank records studied in Christian school sex case
Saturday
McCain's VP pick exciting to conservatives
Bothell road project will let colleges grow
Deputy is found not at fault in chase death
 

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Gardening plants seeds of learning for children

Worried about food prices? Looking for something to do with the grandkids this summer that doesn't involved spending $50 a whack for tickets and treats? Plant a garden. [More]





Medicare woes way past easy patch job

The bandage Congress pasted on Medicare funding five months ago to cover nasty cuts won't hold much longer. [More]





Meaningful lyrics can draw all ages together

For the past few weeks, I've been humming a different tune. I picked it up from a singer named Fred Knittle.  If I had an MP3 player and knew how to work it, it would be my first download. I'm hooked. [More]





Economy calls for Victory Gardens

An interesting thing happened to me last week at my neighborhood grocery store. [More]





Service leads seniors to eye care

Late one night, as grandchildren pled for "one more story book, Gramma," I was the one who really needed to go to bed.  So, deep from the high-school-pajama-party memory banks, I drew up this ditty and gave them a song instead. [More]





'Mr. Las Vegas' still wows a crowd

Despite being old enough for Social Security and Medicare, Wayne Newton still lives up to his reputation as one of the hardest working entertainers in -- and now out -- of Vegas. [More]





Skunked? Tax rebate reeks of government deception

I received my copy of the $40 million message from the IRS two weeks ago. Most taxpayers did.  Really ticked me off. [More]





Infamous shootout skunked Stanwood

Snow has finally retreated from our yard. Tulips and irises promise to bloom. New babes can be spotted in pastures frolicking under the watchful eye of vigilant moms. [More]





 
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2. Reardon seeks to cut 95 county positions
3. Acrobat injured during circus' opening night in Everett
4. An upside to Husky losses
5. Solitary foe disrupts Index gun range shooting test
6. Boeing Machinists to go on strike at midnight
7. Photos released of Lynnwood smash-and-grab suspects
8. Swindler's sentencing delayed
9. Man caught after 3-hour search around Lake Stevens
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Monroe slams shaky Shorewood in opener
Ferry lane grows one-mile longer
Bringing the world to Edmonds
FEMA turns to media to improve public image
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A run for Charlotte
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Minimalist food bars have local flavor
E-W aims for fifth straight league title
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