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WEEK IN REVIEW

Friday
•	Parachute in Snohomish River causes scare
•	Open windows a risk for small children
•	Transit use rises along with gas prices

Thursday

•	After teen golfer's heart stopped, life gave hi...
•	Rising oil prices mean county's paying more to ...
•	Ferry fans hope it'll be given second life

Wednesday

•	Sultan man's 9-year fight over cleanup ends in ...
•	Worker accused of faking cancer to steal from s...
•	Could an earthquake disaster like China's happe...

Tuesday

•	Without $75,000, Everett Theatre faces closure
•	Man accused of stealing $450,000 from Coinstar ...
•	Dino Rossi leads fundraising race in Snohomish ...

Monday

•	A man without a heartbeat: Everett firefighter ...
•	Everett man accused of running sex ring faces t...
•	Republican's YouTube ode to superdelegates

Sunday

•	My life and bylines: Stories of a lifetime in news
•	Marysville teenager killed amid chase was sober...
•	Sent to cheer U.S. soldiers, teddy bear is lost...

Saturday

•	Heroism emerges from Everett apartment fire
•	Snohomish rapist surrenders in Arkansas
•	At 100, he's still throwing a lot of strikes

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Columnists

Mike Benbow
Business Editor Mike Benbow writes about business issues and trends.	• What's new in The Herald's business section May 12 • What the Navy base does for Everett's economy April 21 • Snagging a part of Olympics crowd April 14 • Fishermen say goodbye to Everett net sheds March 31 • The trades also need our best and brightest March 24 • 2 key reasons why gas is spendy in Washington March 17 • Air Force's tanker decision just flat wrong March 10

Linda Bryant Smith
Linda Bryant Smith writes about life as a senior citizen.	• Medicare woes way past easy patch job May 6 • Meaningful lyrics can draw all ages together April 29 • Economy calls for Victory Gardens April 22 • Service leads seniors to eye care April 8 • 'Mr. Las Vegas' still wows a crowd April 1 • Skunked? Tax rebate reeks of government deception March 25 • Infamous shootout skunked Stanwood March 18 • Know the limits of Medicare coverage March 11 • Retired journalist gets personal with book about RV travels March 4

Judyrae Kruse
Judyrae Kruse writes about food and reader recipes.	• Yay! Cup-a-soup still available May 16 • Chowder is full of seafood and more, and actually a breeze to make May 14 • The Forum: Snickerdoodles by any other name … May 12 • The Forum: 'Crispy lodge halibut' from Josephine May 9 • Mom's Day desserts take some planning May 7 • Fix Arthur Treacher-style fish, chips May 2 • Memorial cookbook a sweet Mom gift April 30 • Pucker up for lemon pie variations April 28 • The Forum: Try enchiladas for family dinner April 25 • Dairy Ambassador contenders share their favorite recipes April 23

Wayne Kruse
Wayne Kruse is the dean of Northwest outdoor writers.	• Derby to benefit Goforth May 15 • No luck finding lingcod May 8 • Cold affects trout opener May 1 • Salmon anglers take big hit April 17 • Clinics for novice anglers April 10 • Cold can't keep derby from success April 3 • Anacortes derby one of best March 20 • Club's trout plant plans a mystery March 13 • Good weather, fishing at Hot Plug March 6 • Time to dip for smelt while you can February 21

Julie Muhlstein
Julie Muhlstein writes about life in Snohomish County.	• Everett man will take a trip back in time May 16 • Rain, rain go away; we want to play May 14 • New baby brings joy to a grieving Snohomish family May 11 • Women's legal rights forum an eye-opener May 9 • Mothers will give peace reading in Snohomish on Saturday May 7 • Gas prices cause worry, but habits change little May 4 • Now a cancer patient himself, Everett oncologist relucantly retires May 2 • Everett checker finds help in time of need April 30 • Losing weight puts these women in good company April 27 • Local fans still have vivid memories of brushes with Elvis April 25

Kristi O'Harran
Kristi O'Harran writes about life in Snohomish County.	• For few days, Tulalip home is a starling nursery May 16 • Knitter enjoys sharing her work with kids May 14 • South County Senior Center's Mae Fest resurrects lost art of hog calling May 13 • 'Back to the Future 2' left a lasting impression May 12 • Marysville toilet training teachers are flush with ideas May 9 • Marysville students design police badge May 7 • Contest puts deserved attention on moms May 6 • Masons honored for their contributions May 5 • Kristi's Notebook: Granite Falls auction will be custom job May 2 • Hard work earns Marysville native spot on TV screen April 30

John Sleeper For more, read his blog, Dangling Participles
John Sleeper writes about the sports scene in Snohomish County and Seattle.	• PREP BASEBALL: A while back, Meadowdale High's baseball coach didn't want f... May 16 • Meadowdale High grad standing tall at Western May 9 • With the NBA votes in and counted, anger turns to acceptance April 20 • Early season pitching injuries are Mariners' worst nightmare April 7 • Ed Donatell's reclamation project a big challenge April 2 • Calm down M's fans, it's too early to get excited about these guys April 1 • This year's Everett Silvertips team is better prepared for the playoffs March 14 • Meadowdale girls succeed as early risers March 7 • 3 sports items worth venting about March 3 • Don't sleep on confident, streaking Silvertips March 2

Dr. Elizabeth Smoots
Dr. Elizabeth Smoots is a board-certified family physician.	• These three steps can reduce cancer threat May 6 • If it's caught early, prediabetes can be reversed April 29 • Alternative therapies may ease headaches April 8 • Understand, and assess risk for, osteoporosis April 1 • Cancer findings renew benefits of colon tests March 25 • Lifestyle changes help to lower blood pressure March 18 • Jury's still out on health benefits of wine extract March 11 • Alternative health treatments call for talk, caution March 4

Steve Tytler
Steve Tytler answers your real estate questions in his weekly column.	• Quitclaim deed will not affect mortgage May 11 • Hire a home inspector who only inspects homes May 4 • Houses that are priced right sell April 20 • Asbestos OK, but it must be sealed April 13 • It's best to work with tenants regarding repairs April 6 • Reasons why home sales are up, prices down March 30 • It pays to fix up your home before selling March 16 • Due-on-sale clauses are rarely exercised March 9 • Why are mortgage rates rising? Inflation fears March 2 • A buyer's research of market will pay February 24

Sharon Wootton
Sharon Wootton writes about outdoor activities.	• Mount St. Helens observatory open for Sunday's anniversary May 17

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1.	'Sexy espresso' stands leave competitors steaming

2.	Lynnwood firefighters reunite man hurt in fire with his dog

3.	Everett man will take a trip back in time

4.	Transit use rises along with gas prices

5.	PREP BASEBALL: A while back, Meadowdale High's baseball coach didn't want freshmen playing varsity, but Chase Anselment was just too talented to pass on. He's even better now.

6.	Airline considers Las Vegas flights from Paine Field

7.	Silvertips captain leaving team to play college hockey

8.	Reward increased in 2006 killing

9.	Shooting victim was selling pot, police say

10.

Man charged in attack on woman in her home

•	Burnett-Lewis gets district record and state berth

•	'Belle' rings strong

•	Shorecrest girls win second straight 3A District 1 title in track

•	Edmonds-Woodway names new boys basketball coach

•	Growing dispute claims second board member

•	Hawks claim first-ever district title

•	Farm fresh

•	Remembering the 'Killing Fields'

•	Teacher, adventurer sails off into the sunset

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