Composting company given deadline to trace stench

EVERETT -- Cedar Grove Composting has been given until the end of this month to track down the sources of offensive odors coming from its Smith Island site, and tell how it plans to deal with them. [More]

By Bill Sheets, Herald Writer | September 6



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Boeing Machinists to picket today after contract talks fail

The union has emphasized several areas of the contract where the plane maker fell short of their demands: job security, health insurance and wages. Boeing had offered an 11 percent wage increase over three years as well as a $2,500 signing bonus. [More]

By Michelle Dunlop, Herald Writer | September 6




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Pickets go up at Boeing as Machinists walk out

EVERETT -- Boeing Co. machinists walked out on strike today after contract talks arbitrated by a federal mediator failed to produce an agreement. [More]

By Manuel Valdes
Associated Press | September 6


Snohomish too much for Kamiak

SNOHOMISH -- Snohomish relied on a solid rushing offense, especially from senior running back Ray Purviance, to earn a 24-7 non-league victory over Kamiak Friday at Snohomish Veterans Memorial Stadium. [More]

Herald staff | September 6



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Abandoned puppies ready for adoption

GRANITE FALLS -- Gary Tuttle was walking in the forest along a familiar dirt logging road near Granite Falls last month when he heard the yip-yip-yipping of puppies in the underbrush. [More]

By David Chircop
Herald Writer | September 6


Theft of brother's ballot earns 10 days in jail

EVERETT -- A one-time county elections worker who tried to steal her brother's right to vote was handed a 10-day trip to the Snohomish County Jail. [More]

By Diana Hefley
Herald Writer | September 6


Everett Bible Baptist Church hopes to attract diverse congregation

EVERETT -- Come rain or shine, Pastor Erik Sanders hopes to get an answer. For the past two years, Sanders has posed a simple question to the people at Everett Bible Baptist Church: [More]

By Leita Crossfield
Herald Writer | September 6


FAA investigating 11 air carriers on safety issues

WASHINGTON — Federal aviation officials said today they are investigating 17 cases in which 11 air carriers did not comply with government safety directives. [More]

Associated Press | September 5


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