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WEEK IN REVIEW
Monday
Edmonds councilwoman dies at 59
Fire destroys Silver Lake landmark
Later start for school day unlikely in Marysville
Sunday
Six injured, three critically, in wreck near Ma...
Gay marriage issue can wait, say Referendum 71 ...
Glacier Peak freshman overcomes jitters to win ...
Saturday
More snow expected at mountain passes
Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Ti...
Friday


Officer Timothy Brenton. Gone, but not forgotten
Person sought in officer's killing is shot in head
Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...
Thursday


Tale of 1916 Everett Massacre retold in style o...
Reservist survived Iraq but not his return to c...
Swine flu suspected in infant’s death
Wednesday


‘Everything but marriage' law close to vi...
Library levy winning by 51% to 49%
Incumbents looking strong in Snohomish County C...
Tuesday


Delayed financial aid forcing college students ...
Slaying of officer reminds police of dangers of...
Edmonds turns over firefighting duties to Fire ...
 

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Mike Benbow
Business Editor Mike Benbow writes regular columns about business issues and trends in Snohomish County.

Extended tax credit should spur home sales

There was a lot of news on the real estate front last week. [More]





South Carolina fit Boeing's long-term plan to cut costs

On the wall above my desk is a framed copy of the Dec. 17, 2003, front page of The Herald with a huge headline proclaiming EVERETT WINS! [More]


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Bailout ought to come at a cost to recipients

There are a lot of areas where I don't agree with the Obama administration, but I can say nothing but amen for its plan to pare the salaries of the highest paid executives at the seven companies with the biggest government bailout. [More]





Spend here this year, say Everett businesses

While most merchants would like to forget last year's holiday season, few can. It was that awful. [More]





Perpetual scams target school boosters

P.T. Barnum of the Barnum and Bailey Circus is widely believed to be the author of the popular phrase, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” [More]





A look at personal finances shows some hopeful signs

During the seasons for presidential elections, candidates often ask you to ponder the question, “Is your life better than it was four years ago?” [More]





Changes in car business make it a buyer’s market

For a guy who’s generally uninformed about cars, I’ve been writing about them a lot lately. [More]






Three ways to give great customer service

Getting three small things going and keeping them going can make all the difference, Brad Worthley said recently at a program for the Everett Chamber of Commerce. So here are three things I'm going to work on because they made sense to me: really... [More]





 
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1. Fire destroys Silver Lake landmark
2. Tree clearing, mud slide angers Everett neighbor
3. County tackles bikini barista rules
4. Six people injured in Machias car crash
5. Edmonds councilwoman dies at 59
6. Search for missing hiker called off
7. Later start for school day unlikely in Marysville
8. Extended tax credit should spur home sales
9. Hopes for Snohomish excursion train may hinge on railway purchase
10. Designing a new business
Enterprise Newspaper Snohomish County Business Journal
Gough on track to keep job
Jazz vocalist headlines NPAC
Mountlake Terrace makes football history
Tax revenue sagging, city budgets lagging
‘Touch of Magic' show opens at Gallery North
Jackson repeats as South champs
Holiday Bazaars Calendar
Meadowdale storms back to grab title
Edmonds moves to Fire District 1
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