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Swine flu lingers, making traditional flu season unpredictable

When people look back at 2009, swine flu will be remembered like an unwelcome house guest. It arrived seven months early and stayed — for months. [More]

By Sharon Salyer, Herald Writer | December 6



Two vie to serve as Snohomish County prosecutor

Wednesday's selection of a new county prosecutor could be one of the most important elections in Snohomish County this year, and voters don't get to cast a single ballot. [More]

By Diana Hefley, Herald Writer | December 6



Heidi Hoffman / The Herald |
Families get an early gift: free Christmas trees

Gold Creek Community Church in Mill Creek had about 500 trees this weekend to give to people who are out of work, and scores of people stopped by Saturday. More trees will be given away today beginning at 9 a.m. [More]

By Katya Yefimova, Herald Writer | December 6


Nearly 70 years after Pearl Harbor Day, memories remain vivid

They were young Everett men, just a year out of high school. Like many of their Everett High School friends, John Hayes and George Petersen were only kids when they joined the Washington National Guard's 161st Infantry Regiment. [More]

By Julie Muhlstein, Herald Columnist | December 6


Koster for Congress? He’s still undecided

Will John Koster run for Congress in 2010 or won’t he? Everyone’s waiting to find out. [More]

By Jerry Cornfield
Herald Columnist | December 6


New site sought for Snohomish pool project

SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish School District has abandoned its top pick for a new aquatics center because it feared parking would spill off site and bother neighbors and businesses. [More]

By Eric Stevick
and Andy Rathbun
Herald Writers | December 6


Snohomish County Veteran remembered as a role model

Friends who served with Robert Neal in the U.S. Marine Corps said he displayed a military bearing that only Marines fully comprehend. His stand-up attitude, love of country and respect for others was reinforced by more than three decades as a... [More]

By Kristi O'Harran
Herald Writer | December 6


Fears over commercial air service at Paine Field dismissed

Noise, traffic and pollution wouldn't be much worse, according to a study released Friday. Public hearings are next. [More]

By Bill Sheets
Herald Writer | December 5


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