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WEEK IN REVIEW

Friday
•	Armed man shot by deputies in Arlington
•	Police ID make of vehicle in fatal hit-and-run
•	Boeing's 6-month tally: 1 net order

Thursday

•	One fire rips through $2 million home, another ...
•	Swine flu claims 2nd victim in Snohomish County
•	Jetty Island firefight continues; hot weather ...

Wednesday

•	Fire District 1 negotiates to take over service...
•	Snohomish County population rising fast since 2...
•	Honey's owners indicted by feds

Tuesday

•	Mobile home tenants along Snohomish River told ...
•	Lincoln to leave Everett in 2013
•	Put on your sailor's cap and explore Naval Stat...

Monday

•	Disabled people will be left without a ride
•	You'll soon have 4,500 reasons to trade in that...
•	Pay hike deserved, Monroe chief says

Sunday

•	1,670 local students in county are without homes
•	Monroe's business gets done in secret
•	$9 million to be sought for U.S. 2 in federal t...

Saturday

•	Use of local parks spikes
•	Gay-friendly shift at 2 churches
•	Racist graffiti scrawled on cars in Everett nei...

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Columnists

Mike Benbow
Business Editor Mike Benbow writes about business issues and trends.	• State's new commerce director shares his business principles June 22 • State may lead in job recovery, report says June 8 • Alan Mulally is exactly what Ford needed June 1 • In both baseball and business, shortcuts have consequences May 11 • Pontiac line dies out, and it's sad May 4 • After decades of food, fun and gossip, an Everett institution is closing April 27 • A fringe benefit of business with Japan April 13 • Bankers aren't all wealthy and evil April 6

Linda Bryant Smith
Linda Bryant Smith writes about life as a senior citizen.	• Grandparents give teens a history lesson they'll never forget May 25 • Got time? Lend a senior your ears May 18 • When you travel, plan ahead for insurance May 4

Judyrae Kruse
Judyrae Kruse writes about food and reader recipes.	• The Forum: Swash your buckle with this July 3 • Two new salads to try for the Fourth July 1 • The Forum: Spicy Caesar for a sizzling day June 29 • The Forum: Sample the 'greatest meatball' June 26 • Variation on cinnamon rolls June 24 • 'Betty' has classic frosting recipe June 22 • The Forum: Shortcake a Dad's Day winner June 19 • The Forum: Reader supplies trio of salads June 15 • The Forum: Reader shares home-fry mix June 12 • 2 simple dishes for hot weather June 10

Wayne Kruse
Wayne Kruse is the dean of Northwest outdoor writers.	• Plenty of optimism for coastal fishing this summer June 25 • Shad run peaking on the Columbia June 11 • OK expected for high-country trout plantings June 4 • Westport Perch Derby expecting large turnout May 21 • Fishermen come out in droves May 7 • Double winners at trout derby April 30 • State cuts halibut season short April 23 • State sets summer salmon seasons April 16 • OUTDOOR OUTLOOK: Here's a fish story you'll want to read April 9

Julie Muhlstein
Julie Muhlstein writes about life in Snohomish County.	• This summer, time to enjoy what's fleeting June 26 • At 90, Everett nurse stays in the swim June 24 • Benefit run will celebrate the memory of Cascade High School grad June 21 • Granite Falls grad sets her own destiny June 19 • Local historians honored for their work June 17 • This summer, open up to James Joyce classic June 14 • Humble Everett investor leaves a rich gift to students June 12 • Field trips help foster families and children June 10 • Photographer captures portraits of recovery June 5 • Kansas killing calls former Everett doctor to speak June 3

Kristi O'Harran
Kristi O'Harran writes about life in Snohomish County.	• This year, Poochapalooza is for dogs and dancers July 3 • Tortoises a big hit at rehabilitation home July 1 • Students knit to keep foster pets comfy June 30 • County long-term care prorgram seeks ombudsmen June 29 • The Red Apple in Granite Falls is now an IGA June 26 • Artists take up brushes to preserve island beauty June 24 • Graduation party honors foster kids' hard work June 23 • Fans going nuts for couple's roasted beans June 22 • Hobo the Mountain Loop Highway hound passes on June 19 • Doctor's perspective gives him unique eye for photos June 17

Dr. Elizabeth Smoots
Dr. Elizabeth Smoots is a board-certified family physician.	• Ways to trim triglycerides -- the fat you can't see June 30 • How to cut risk of brain disease June 23 • Exercise can make you more energetic June 16 • For blood pressure health, go bananas June 9 • Improve flexibility with new stretches May 19 • 'Swine flu' virus differs greatly from viruses that infect pigs May 12 • Smoking puts your pets at risk, too May 5 • The skinny on fat: separating the myths from facts April 28 • Be good to your blood vessels April 21 • Why soy is worth adding to your diet April 7

Steve Tytler
Steve Tytler answers your real estate questions in his weekly column.	• New rules create an appraisal nightmare June 21 • Borrower entitled to appraisal request June 14 • Avoiding capital gain is complex but doable June 7 • Survey before you buy property May 31 • Refinancing? Weigh all the factors May 24 • Qualify for loan, then pick a house May 10 • Quitclaim deeds can have excise tax implications May 3 • House paid off? What you need to check to be sure April 26 • Tools for locating nearby sex offenders April 19 • Consider options for community property April 12

Sharon Wootton
Sharon Wootton writes about outdoor activities.	• Several trails still closed due to flood, construction June 27 • Experience hidden treasures while climbing Beacon Rock June 13 • Pick the best spot for a tent June 6 • In Colfax, history has lots of character May 16 • Wenatchee offers a world of options for outdoors by foot, wheel or paddle April 25

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