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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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Kristi O'Harran
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Camano library sale an emotional, financial success

There was a successful book sale Saturday. Camano Island Friends raised more than $1,000 to support the year-old Camano Island Library. It was emotional. [More]






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German sailor to revisit schooner he sailed on in WWII

Lots of patriotic events are planned for the Fourth of July, but here's one that isn't about the good old US of A. Johann Bernard will visit his old ship from World War II -- when he served in the German navy, der Kriegsmarine. [More]






Bill Lider
Owl house cozy for raccoons, too

For anyone complaining about the heat this weekend, they should try wearing a raccoon skin coat all day. Thanks to Bill Lider for taking this darling snapshot. [More]






Travel a perk of party business

Some might consider this to be a work-from-home job, but Kirsten Hansen does a lot of traveling. She does home parties, meets with her "team" and goes to Mexico and the Bahamas, on the company dime. [More]





Fine week for books, bings, bugs and more

Stephen King lovers, get on your marks, get set, go. Tomorrow, as in Saturday. Someone donated a bunch of hardcover Stephen King novels for a Books and Bake Sale at the Camano Island Library. [More]






With summer here, Scout eager for camp

Spencer Hodapp, 13, aims to go to summer camp and leave the rest of the world behind. [More]





Insurers give worn flags a final salute

McClain Insurance Services in Everett and PEMCO Insurance recently gave away new flags to folks who brought in worn models that needed to be ceremoniously retired. [More]






Kristi O'Harran / The Herald
Horses help woman take control of life

As Michelle DeVries of Sultan struggled in both the financial and health arenas, she gripped the reins tighter. Life seemed awfully grim, living in a family shelter in Everett with her two children. [More]





 
More columns
10-year-old uncovers stories of ancestor  June 18
In Turkey, try this tip to order hot chocolate  June 17
Birthday gang has a knack for surprises  June 16
Kristi's Notebook: Marysville break-dancing gig attracts 500 teens  June 13
Drivers never too old to learn safety skills  June 11
Scantily clad barista toughs out cold snap with garter undone  June 10
Once-troubled teen now a success story  June 9
State's I-5 onramp work merits kudos  June 6
Ham radio field day shows off vital link  June 4
Upside-down crosswalk man is now walking right  June 3
Sewing classes are more than mending   June 2
With care, feral cats can often be tamed  May 30
Pickled Herring's players ever merry  May 28
For few days, Tulalip home is a starling nursery  May 16
Knitter enjoys sharing her work with kids  May 14
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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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A lifetime of happiness
Three new administrators join SCC
Adefua opens Edmonds concert series
Changing of the guard for the Timberwolves
Road toward red-light cameras paved in LFP
Cities to Sound Transit: Get light rail up here
Mill Creek: Want more, pay more
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