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WEEK IN REVIEW
Sunday
Six injured, three critically, in wreck near Ma...
Gay marriage issue can wait, say Referendum 71 ...
Glacier Peak freshman overcomes jitters to win ...
Saturday
More snow expected at mountain passes
Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Ti...
Friday


Officer Timothy Brenton. Gone, but not forgotten
Person sought in officer's killing is shot in head
Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...
Thursday


Tale of 1916 Everett Massacre retold in style o...
Reservist survived Iraq but not his return to c...
Swine flu suspected in infant’s death
Wednesday


‘Everything but marriage' law close to vi...
Library levy winning by 51% to 49%
Incumbents looking strong in Snohomish County C...
Tuesday


Delayed financial aid forcing college students ...
Slaying of officer reminds police of dangers of...
Edmonds turns over firefighting duties to Fire ...
Monday


Question isn't 'if' but 'how bad' for floods
Slain Seattle Police officer lived in Marysville
Rubatino Refuse allows recycling of food scraps...
 

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Circular tables add informal, festive air to dining

It's dining table season. [More]






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‘Waste not, want not' concept practiced long ago

Recycling and reusing is not a new idea. In the 18th century, well-to-do European and American families bought made-to-order dinner sets from China that were sent across the ocean in ships. [More]





Refinished light fixtures dress up your home for little money

The value of a home is enhanced when it appears well-maintained, and refinishing a light fixture is one of the single most cost-effective home improvements you can do. One of our readers recently reported that her two large entry light fixtures... [More]






Photo by Sarah Dorio
Interior design ideas that can reduce your energy bill

When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things such as beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project. But how many of us stop to consider our energy bills? [More]





Tricks to make it less painful to remove wallpaper

The real secret to successful wallpaper removal is something that happens long before it’s time to remove the paper; it’s done when the paper is being hung. It’s called proper wall preparation. Unfortunately, chances are that you may... [More]






Victoria Pearson
Martha Stewart Living: Welcome birds to your property with birdseed and sue...

When I moved to my farm in Bedford, N.Y., almost five years ago, the bird population was not what I had expected it to be. I saw jays, robins, red-tailed hawks, a random woodpecker and lots of crows, but no smaller songbirds — no finches,... [More]






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Plant pick: Vine maple

WHAT: Acer circinatum’s habit of producing sprawling branches when growing in the forest under the Northwest’s often-huge native conifers has earned it the common name of vine maple. [More]






Home plan: Coburg Hills loaded with amenities

Traditional homes of the past provided separated rooms and privacy. The Coburg Hills with its separate rooms, and many extras and amenities gives that feeling. [More]





events:

• Traumatic Loss Support Group: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, November 9. This eight-week group is for those who have experienced a loss that is sudd... [Details]

• Qigong -Bamboo Mountain : 6:00pm - 7:30pm, November 10, at Frances Anderson Center. Meets for 6 weeks (no class Nov. 24)

Qigong is an ancient Chinese he... [Details]

• Ferns for all Seasons: 6:30pm - 8:30pm, November 11, at Center for Urban Horticulture. Sue Olsen, author of the award-winning Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns and own... [Details]
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