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WEEK IN REVIEW

Monday

•	Lynnwood woman knew area's stories long before ...
•	Everett rethinks boutique wineries
•	A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood

Sunday

•	Marysville family comes together amid devastati...
•	Monroe Correctional Complex to lessen security ...
•	Extra patrols will be watching for drunken driv...

Saturday

•	Olympics are in the air
•	Everett police officers cleared in 2008 shootin...
•	Edmonds woman leaves gift of millions

Friday

•	Budget squeeze may close beloved Trafton school
•	Endgame near on airport flight debate?
•	Aaron Reardon laments political sparring with c...

Thursday

•	4-car police pileup in Everett under investigation
•	Edmonds educator, famous announcer dies
•	Bill would suspend limits on tax hikes

Wednesday

•	Citizenship classes: All for a better life
•	Many Snohomish County kids haven't had second d...
•	Snohomish County jail thrives under sheriff's m...

Tuesday

•	Mukilteo kids’ cards help Haitians
•	County Council increases scrutiny on Reardon
•	Pentagon report a good sign for Everett's Navy ...

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Columnists

Mike Benbow
Business Editor Mike Benbow writes about business issues and trends.	• Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last February 8 • Ways to cut down on e-mail at work February 1 • Hard work alone won’t rebuild our economy January 25 • With the ups and downs of the economy, focus on the big picture if you can January 18 • IRS call success depends on luck January 11 • What a big banker’s ‘thanks’ means to us taxpayers December 28 • Snohomish County's merchants count on your help December 21 • Gift cards can show a personal touch December 7 • Ten tips to stretch your gift budget November 30 • What if the customer isn't always right? November 25

Judyrae Kruse
Judyrae Kruse writes about food and reader recipes.	• The Forum: Weighing in on Bangalore soup February 8 • The Forum: Super snackers for game day February 5 • Christmas breads with interesting histories February 3 • The Forum: History of a favorite orange bread February 1 • The Forum: Use up dried fruit in cookie bars January 29 • Comfort food for dinner, dessert January 27 • The Forum: Could this be big California cookie? January 25 • The Forum: Readers weigh in on questions January 22 • Dish up a slice or two of onion pie January 20 • The Forum: Variations on popular concoction January 18

Wayne Kruse
Wayne Kruse is the dean of Northwest outdoor writers.	• Clam digging a go for New Year’s Day weekend December 24 • Huge spring chinook run predicted for Columbia River December 17 • Roche Harbor's second derby a big hit December 10 • Steelhead anglers finding mixed results December 3 • Anglers irked at lingcod plan November 26 • Winter clams draw a crowd November 19

Julie Muhlstein
Julie Muhlstein writes about life in Snohomish County.	• 1949 travel aid shows how few places blacks were welcome in Washington February 7 • Retired officer, Grethe Cammermeyer lauds talk to end ‘don’t as... February 5 • B.C. couple gets to enjoy Olympics 'storm' close up February 3 • Washington adds Powerball to lottery offerings January 31 • Losses for symphony sound a sour note for Everett January 29 • Bake sales to help Haiti succeed beyond hopes January 27 • County residents will have to accept that things are changing January 24 • Museum, teachers help kids prioritize finances January 22 • Text if you must, but not if you're behind the wheel January 20 • Rebuilding is easier than a remodel for Everett couple January 17

Kristi O'Harran
Kristi O'Harran writes about life in Snohomish County.	• PAWS calls out for critter care-givers February 9 • ORCA a whale of an improvement for Community Transit February 8 • Arlington’s all atwitter over the Eagle Festival February 5 • A football with a great story February 3 • Role playing may lead Soundview students to peace February 2 • 'Angel who lives in Everett' helps women after release from prison February 1 • A donation to Haiti can whiten your teeth January 29 • Lost wartime letters back in loving hands January 27 • Birds of different feathers flock together January 26 • Ham radio, swap meets and merlins — oh my January 22

Steve Tytler
Steve Tytler answers your real estate questions in his weekly column.	• Act soon: Tax credit deadline is April 30 February 7 • Tools for evaulating school quality January 31 • Reducing payment may be difficult January 24 • Couple is caught in selling dilemma January 17 • Escrow officers can’t give legal advice January 10 • How to use quitclaim deeds in marriage January 3 • When a real-estate partnership becomes a nightmare December 20 • Sale of foreclosed houses explained December 13 • Here’s how home foreclosure sales really work December 6 • Advice if you’re trying to swoop in on a foreclosure deal November 29

Sharon Wootton
Sharon Wootton writes about outdoor activities.	• Learn about wolverines, orcas and more at wildlife series February 6 • Deadline is soon for alpine lake permits January 30 • Lots for climbers to love in our county January 23 • Lake Stevens student snaps prize-winning shot January 16 • State parks, recreation fun posted on Twitter December 26 • Wilkeson’s skeleton is in a car, not a closet December 19 • Three great books for nature lovers December 12 • Some hummingbirds stay through the winter December 5 • Books for explorers on your gift list November 28 • Carriage Museum: a ride to the past November 21