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WEEK IN REVIEW
Monday


Group Health tries Web-based care to treat high...
Conserve and you can save, PUD says
Sound Transit jeered by county leaders
Sunday


Jetty Island opens: Leave your shoes behind
Police turn to third suspect in burglaries
Man arrested at scene of fires
Saturday


Everett celebrates in style
Addition of 19,000 residents to Marysville may ...
Gap in Centennial Trail won't be fixed soon
Friday


Everett man's face a portrait of patriotism
Don't be a slowpoke in left lane, police say
Man's death a stark reminder of food allergy risks
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
 

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Outdoors
Hikers rescued off Mount Pilchuck

VERLOT -- Eight people spent Saturday night huddled together in the lookout shelter atop Mount Pilchuck, waiting for help to guide them off the mountain. [More]






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Learn to row -- at the Everett Public Library

Learn to row: Have you ever looked at those sleek rowing shells gliding soundlessly by and thought, "I could do that"? Well, yes, you can, and the Everett Public Library is the place to start. [More]





Search continues for young whale tangled in crab lines

SEKIU, Wash. -- A young humpback whale entangled in crab lines hasn't been seen since early Sunday near Clallam Bay. A research biologist with Cascadia Research, Erin Falcone said Monday the group still hopes to find the whale. [More]





FYI

Fly-In encourages camping out If you can't afford to go away for your summer break, Arlington Fly-In director Barbara Tolbert has a suggestion. [More]






Jupiter, Saturn and Mars put on an astronomical show

I hope you're having a wonderful 4th of July weekend, despite gas prices being astronomical. I also hope you got to enjoy a fireworks show on Friday or Saturday night. [More]





Many Northwest trails still need extensive work, funds

W ild fires. Wash outs. Slides.  Lack of funding.  Neglect. All those factors contribute to losing trails or access to trails in this state. [More]






Associated Press
Big yacht business shipshape

NEW ORLEANS -- Fuel prices are soaring and credit markets tightening, but the super-rich are still lining up to pay tens of millions of dollars for mega yachts. [More]





Get out the crab pots this weekend

If one word could describe fishing opportunity for the long weekend here, it would probably be "diversity". [More]





events:

• Cascade Crags beginning climbing classes: 7:00pm, July 8, at Cascade Crags. Month-long series designed to teach newcomers everything they need to get s... [Details]

• Everett Mountaineers: 7:00pm, July 8, at First Congregational Church. The Everett branch of The Mountaineers has over 1,000 members; 12 activitie... [Details]

• Snohomish County Mycological Society: 7:30pm, July 9, at Baker Heights Community Center. Activities include educational events, field trips, shows and classes. Meet... [Details]
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Foster kids get break on camp fees  July 2
Two planets and a star show off  June 29
Ride your bike to an explosive Seattle view on July 4  June 28
5-foot, 55-pound sturgeon wins derby  June 26
Missing Outward Bound hikers found safe  June 25
Missing kayaker found safe on beach  June 25
Repellents safely keep bugs at bay without DEET  June 24
Starwatch: Stories are the more interesting part of current stargazing period  June 22
Take a fitness vacation near Leavenworth, with hikes, strength training -- ...  June 21
Access to Cascade Pass trail still iffy  June 21
Cycling guide gives paved trails a spin  June 21
New state park opens at Camano Island's Cama Beach  June 20
Two salmon openers start slowly  June 19
Summer fun at Whistler  June 19
Take on a world-class game fish in sturgeon derby  June 15
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