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Blogs

Aerospace Blog: Michelle Dunlop
Michelle covers the aerospace industry in Snohomish County.	Recent entries: February 9 Tanker update: Shelby lifts hold on some of Obama nominees Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby has lifted the hold he had placed on the Obama administration nominees over the Air Force tanker contest. [Read More] • Watch the first flight of Boeing's 747-8 Freighter February 8 • Boeing's 747-8 Freighter 'ready to fly' February 7 • Ala. senator blocks Obama nominees over A.F. tank... February 5 • State senate resolution to honor Boeing February 5

The Bullpen
A daily look at what's going on in the sports world, as only The Herald's Closer can bring it.	Recent entries: February 8 Big Brees-y does it and Super fallout TODAY'S LINEUP A look at the top sports stories in today's Herald: Super Saints march on Miami [Read More] • Comcast Arena riding a winning streak February 5 • The Closer takes Tips' loss hard February 4 • A bus full of streakers February 3 • Trying to form M's minor leaguers minds February 2

The Buzz
A slightly twisted take on the day's news.	Recent entries: February 10 Be mine, Valentine, just watch your feet Heavy heart: Target said it was pulling Valentine's Day “Message Bears” from its shelves because the Chinese-made teddy bears have levels of lead 10 times hi ... [Read More] • Sorry, Hawkeye; MASH gets bowled over February 9* • Watching the dandelions grow February 8 • Get your game faces on for this Super Bowl pool February 7 • Mood swings February 6

Double Team: Jennifer Buchanan and Mike Cane
What's happening on the field and behind the scenes in high school sports.	Recent entries: February 9 Tacoma News Tribune state basketball rankings This is the final week of division games for Wesco boys and girls basketball teams. By Friday, we'll have answers to a lot of questions about how the district tour ... [Read More] • Freshman runner Amy-Eloise Neale receives Gatorad... February 9 • Reader poll: Should the WIAA add lacrosse as a sa... February 8 • The Herald's College Athlete of the Week: Everett... February 5 • Remembering famous wrestling announcer Ed Aliverti February 4

Eco Geek: Sarah Jackson
Get green with our resident Eco Geek, blogging on recycling, eating local, eco-friendly products and creative ideas for sustainable living.	Recent entries: February 5 Slow country ribs just right for Dark Days We have a problem with our freezer. It always seems full and because of that, it's hard to find things, which often leads to tragic freezer burn. [Read More] • Preview the flower show with these pictures! February 2 • Dark Days: Scalloped potatoes rock for Week 11 January 29 • Dark Days Week 10: French onion soup! January 22 • Dark Days Week 9: Easy apple crisp! January 15

Hot Off the Gridiron: Aaron Swaney
An in-depth look at all NFL news of the day with an eye on how it affects fantasy football.	Recent entries: December 24 Thoughts on Week 16 It's likely championship week, or at the very least the semifinals, for anyone still playing fantasy football. Here's my quick thoughts for this weekend's games. Oh and Merry Christmas to all! [Read More] • Injury updates November 28

Mariners: Kirby Arnold
Kirby covers all the bases when it comes to the Mariners.	Recent entries: February 8 Pitching coach Adair sees a bright side to Lee's foot surgery The average Mariners fan might have panicked more than a little when word went out this afternoon that Cliff Lee had foot surgery on Friday. [Read More] • Wak: Mariners offer Bedard comforts he couldn't g... February 6 • It's official: Bedard re-signs with Mariners February 6 • My take on Bedard, plus leftovers from an interes... February 5 • Hey Mates, catch a wave with Ryan Rowland-Smith February 4

Midday Snacks
Tidbits we've gathered from around the Internet to entertain, inform and enlighten you each weekday around noon.	Recent entries: February 8 Your daily allowance of cute This baby red panda packs a nearly fatal dose of cute into 33 seconds. The way it walks is adorably hilarious. [Read More] • 5 ways to spend your weekend February 5 • Parents-to-be: Here's what NOT to name your child. February 3 • Monday snack time February 1 • Falling Sand Game doesn't require skill! January 27

My Back Pages: Neal Pattison
The Herald's executive editor blogs about the good, the bad and -- sometimes -- the ugly aspects of the news business.	Recent entries: September 10 In crisis, news media clears its throat Can hyper-local save journalism? [Read More] • A pants-down moment: appearances be damned August 31 • Once fallacies check in, they rarely check out August 17 • Gosh, do we seem fair? Sorry to offend you August 11 • Digital dispatches from the marketplace of ideas July 8

The Mudrakers
Get into gardening with Jessi Loerch, Sarah Jackson and Debra Smith.	Recent entries: February 9 New raised beds bring visions of sugar snap peas, pumpkins! Oh, my. I've got gardening fever. No, I'm not on fire because of the amazing and wonderful Northwest Flower & Garden Sh ... [Read More] • Local garden pros win big at Seattle flower show February 3 • Flower show pictures are here! February 3 • Gardens at Seattle flower show full of surprises! February 2 • Dark Days Week 10 January 24

The Petri Dish: Jerry Cornfield
Jerry writes on the culture of politics in Snohomish County and throughout Washington.	Recent entries: February 9 A new state ferry is born Washington State Ferries is getting close to welcoming a new member into its fleet, the 64-car Island Home class vessel named Chetzemoka. [Read More] • From a torn-up kitchen comes a recipe for health ... February 9 • Morning mystery: What happened to House Bill 3181? February 9 • Today's forecast calls for morning tax duel February 9 • Call them the Roadkill Caucus February 9

PG: Theresa Goffredo
Theresa Goffredo provides a virtual village for parents in Snohomish County.	Recent entries: December 23 The question "What is God?" comes up so where do you find the answer? It's certainly the right time of year to talk about God. The holidays turn the talk at kindergarten from Santa to Jesus Christ to Kwanza. So naturally our son Dashiell asks “What is God?” [Read More] • Your child is special, but not that special December 17 • Baby it's cold outside December 11 • How a kindergartener cooks a turkey November 24

Pop Secrets: Andy Rathbun
Andy Rathbun, the Herald's weekly music columnist, blogs about national music news and local acts.	Recent entries: January 28 Concert presale: Zac Brown Band coming to Comcast Arena One of the biggest new names in country music will hit Everett during a spring tour. [Read More] • Concerts: Daughtry, Patty Griffin, Against Me! January 27 • Concert presales: Cheap Trick, Mavis Staples, Twi... December 23 • Concert presales: Carrie Underwood comes to Evere... December 16 • Concert presales: Black Eyed Peas, Michael Buble ... December 9

Seahawks: John Boyle
John has the Seahawks covered.	Recent entries: February 7 Walter Jones says he's retiring on Twitter Walter Jones wrote on Twitter.com today that he's decided to retire, saying: "I have came to the [conclusion] it is time for me to retire from football." [Read More] • Seahawks make a few front office moves February 5 • Seahawks announce coaching staff February 4 • A quick programming note February 2 • Patrick Kerney retiring? Not so fast January 29

Silvertips: Nick Patterson
Nick covers the Silvertips, Everett's hometown Western Hockey League team.	Recent entries: February 9 Oranges and lemons ... The Tips used an interesting reward/punishment technique during practice today. [Read More] • Reader question: TV time February 8 • Everett 5, Spokane 1 February 6 • Everett vs. Spokane: lineup notes February 6 • The Rasmus Rissanen question February 6

Scream Queen: Jacqueline McCartney
Jacqueline "Scream Queen" McCartney will be writing about horror movies during the month of October.

The Storefront: Amy Rolph
Amy writes about small business and entrepreneurship in Snohomish and Island counties.	Recent entries: February 8 Will Everett change to attract wineries? Everett isn't any kind of Utopia for winemakers -- far from it. That's not because the climate is bad for growing grapes. It's because the city's laws all but prohibit wineries from operating downtown. That might change ... [Read More] • Regulators pressure banks to lend February 5 • Getting a reputation for baristas behaving badly? February 5 • Obama proposes changes for small-biz lending February 5 • Ad of the week: Office Depot saves small business February 5

Trackside: Scott Whitmore
Scott covers the Northwest auto racing scene.	Recent entries: November 20 Fearless Predictions: Coda All things come to an end. [Read More] • Malsam looking for strong finish to rookie NASCAR... November 18 • NHRA awards ceremony to be broadcast online November 14 • Fearless Predictions: Penultimate Edition November 13

View from Venezuela: Krista J. Kapralos
Minority affairs reporter Krista J. Kapralos writes about her six-week fellowship in Venezuela.

Webbed Feet: Elaine Helm
Elaine writes about what's happening on the Web and at HeraldNet.com.