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WEEK IN REVIEW
Monday
Confrontation led to elderly man's death, polic...
Man arrested in fatal shooting of brother
Taxes needed to close state's growing deficit?
Sunday


Swine flu lingers, making traditional flu seaso...
Two vie to serve as Snohomish County prosecutor
Families get an early gift: free Christmas trees
Saturday


Gift charity draws Snohomish County families in...
Fears over commercial air service at Paine Fiel...
Donated safe gives Marysville museum a mystery
Friday


From behind bars, pal tells Colton Harris-Moore...
Commercial airlines would cause few problems at...
Fund set up to benefit children of couple kille...
Thursday


5 die of swine flu in Snohomish County
Red Cross honors acts of heroism, many by ordin...
Barista clothing rules delayed by County Council
Wednesday


Father gets 13 years in 6-year-old's fatal shoo...
‘One bad choice' blamed in death of 4 fri...
Reps. Larsen, Inslee split on Obama's plans for...
Tuesday


Lynnwood swimmer turns therapy into competitive...
Highway 9 crash is worst alcohol-related accide...
Crash victim warned his students against DUI
 

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Julie Muhlstein
Julie writes about life in Snohomish County. Her columns run three times each week in The Herald.

Partners rejoice as 'everything but marriage' law takes effect

On Thursday, it will be 30 days since Election Day. Big deal, you say? It is a big deal. [More]





Six Lake Stevens friends earn Scouting's highest honor

Alan Vandergrift spent Thanksgiving in Oregon. By early Friday, the University of Washington freshman was on his way to Lake Stevens, where he grew up. He wasn't about to miss Ryan Smith's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. [More]





Toys that reflect racial diversity hailed as ‘about time'

Walk down the Barbie aisle in any well-stocked toy department. You'll see that the iconic plastic blonde has lots of company. [More]





Thanksgiving tradition evolves as families evolve

It’s about kinship and warm memories, tantalizing aromas and time-honored tastes. Of all the holidays, Thanksgiving bends most to tradition, down to the distinct side dishes served at each family’s table. [More]






Julie Muhlstein / The Herald
Kennedy’s assassination remains a puzzling memory

You either remember or you don’t. I do. Mrs. Komp, my fourth-grade teacher at Spokane’s Jefferson Elementary School, walked us to the cafeteria. A radio was on. Teachers were crying. They sent us home early. [More]





Parenting is really tough, but there is help

In the past week, I’ve had to force myself to read grim accounts of child abuse allegations. [More]






‘Twilight' fans give their love to Forks

Sarah Cameron has a 14-year-old cousin in Ohio — an envious cousin. [More]






Record-high gold prices make it tempting to sell

Here's something every TV-watching insomniac knows: If you've got unwanted gold, buyers are out there with persuasive pitches for taking it off your hands. [More]





 
More columns
Benefit to help injured soldier, his family  November 13
Former prisoner of war humble about his own story  November 11
Journalist John Hockenberry aims for good and bad  November 6
Health officials working hard to provide flu shots  November 4
Woman seeks out Hanford workers  October 30
Can you cut your daily food budget to just $7?  October 28
New technology can help teens drive more safely, up to a point  October 25
Granite Falls students make homecoming heartwarming  October 23
Voting by mail has perks for both early birds and procrastinators  October 21
Everett bar organizes event for anti-hate group  October 18
Writers capture a miracle in 'Miracle on the Hudson'  October 16
There is a method (and madness) to license plates  October 14
Snohomish Health District director invited to Obama health care event  October 11
Old poem reminds of value of savoring the moment  October 9
Everett Library hopes to give teens a space to enjoy  October 7
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1. Man arrested in fatal shooting of brother
2. Highway 9 crash victims memorialized
3. Taxes needed to close state's growing deficit?
4. Confrontation led to elderly man's death, police say
5. Fire sends shoppers fleeing JC Penney at Alderwood
6. Snohomish salon owner has a venture with style
7. Pearl Harbor's voices of the past
8. Vikings’ Henderson breaks leg against Cardinals
9. Boeing shares soar as 787 first flight draws near
10. New law aims to deny some felons bail
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