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WEEK IN REVIEW
Wednesday


Friends plan auction, hope to save woman's home
Man blackmailed ex-girlfriend with nude picture...
Traffic deaths decline in Washington
Tuesday


Sauk River will run its course again
Heroin blamed in Mukilteo teen's death
Monroe motorcyclist dies in U.S. 2 crash
Monday


Suspects in Monroe burglary found sleeping on b...
Sounder fills up with new riders
Look for Camano Island actress, 16, on Broadway
Sunday


A life interrupted
Everett composting company ordered to track dow...
WASL questions dominate at forum
Saturday


Marysville teen to race as Olympian for the Mar...
Teen burglar can't run forever, police say
New branch campus in Snohomish County doesn't a...
Friday


Vandals cause $12,000 damage at Evergreen Cemet...
Everett's study on Paine Field air service chan...
Two jailed suspects may be involved in dozens o...
Thursday


Cheers, fears as AM radio towers rise in Snohomish
Study backs Paine Field passenger service
How county residents are dealing with the economy
 

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Business briefs

Microsoft hikes offer for Yahoo

Microsoft Corp. finally dangled a higher takeover bid in front of Yahoo Inc. Friday, hoping to reach a friendly deal after weeks of saber rattling. The Redmond-based software maker upped its offer beyond the original value of $44.6 billion, or $31 per share, according to published reports. The specifics of the new offer weren't known.

Air France receives 50th Boeing 777

The Boeing Co. has delivered Air France's 50th 777 jetliner. The plane was a new 777-300ER. More than 50 percent of Air France's twin-aisle fleet is comprised of 777s. Air France is the launch customer for the 777 Freighter, the first of which is scheduled to enter flight tests soon.

Linens 'n Things files for bankruptcy

A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Linens 'n Things is the latest sign that the retail sector is becoming leaner amid a difficult consumer environment. On Friday, the bedding and home-furnishing retailer said it would close 120 underperforming stores, though none in Washington will be affected.

Regulators propose credit card rules

The Federal Reserve and other regulators initiated steps Friday to end "unfair and deceptive" credit card industry practices assailing consumers. The proposed rules would be the biggest clampdown on the industry in decades, aiming at protecting people from credit card companies that arbitrarily raise interest rates or don't give adequate time to pay.

Record prices lift Chevron's profit

Record energy prices gave Chevron Corp., the second-largest oil company in the U.S., a bigger-than-expected profit gain during the first quarter despite weak income from making and selling gasoline. Chevron posted net income of $5.2 billion, up from $4.7 billion in the year-ago quarter. Revenue increased 40 percent to $64.7 billion.

Amazon.com sues New York over tax

Amazon.com is suing New York over a new law that requires out-of-state online companies to collect sales tax from shoppers in New York. Officials estimated the state would gain about $50 million by requiring Internet giants such as Amazon.com to collect state sales tax. The law applies to companies that don't have brick-and-mortar stores in New York.

Correction

Ursula Stocke, who has joined Everett framing company WiseDesignz, and Arleen Edward, new director of catering and conference services at Tulalip Resort Casino, were misidentified in photos on the April 28 Business page. Corrected photos will appear in Monday's Business FYI.

From Herald staff and news services

1. Man blackmailed ex-girlfriend with nude pictures, police say
2. Snohomish motorcyclist dies in collision with pickup
3. Police looking for man who held up Everett pharmacy
4. Friends plan auction, hope to save woman's home
5. Sheriff warns of Camano Island burglar
6. Arlington private school principal charged with child rape
7. 400 open houses across the county this weekend
8. Man guilty for posing as trooper
9. Cama Beach cabins a quiet, cozy delight
10. LITTLE LEAGUE: Mill Creek reaches state semifinals
Enterprise Newspaper Snohomish County Business Journal
A matter of faith
A Seattle SuperSonics' original: Henry Akin
Late rally, trick play get Vikings victory
Mill Creek advance to finals Team rallies to beat Bainbridge Island 4-3
Try for Olympics highlights Games' debut
Proper ball position important to set up
Sports Briefs
Richmond Little League at state majors tournament
Fewer sports fields could go into Hamlin Park
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