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WEEK IN REVIEW
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
Monday


Victims of Highway 9 crash ID'd; suspect booked...
Suspect in officer killings eludes law in Seattle
New laws for Snohomish County bikini baristas?
Sunday


Extended lack of work takes its toll on Snohomi...
Four die in car crash near Marysville
Gathering in Tacoma mourns slain Lakewood officers
Saturday


Contest inspired by ‘Biggest Loser' helps...
Everett building rules may be loosened
Marysville 's Electric Lights Parade goes dark
Friday


Thanksgiving tradition flourishes at Everett ch...
Democrats split over choice for Snohomish Count...
Safety advice for holiday shopping
 

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

Ten tips to stretch your gift budget

Did you get all your holiday shopping done on the long weekend after Thanksgiving? If you did, this column isn’t going to be all that helpful to you. If you’ve still got some shopping to do, read on. [More]


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What if the customer isn't always right?

I don't know a lot about retail sales, but I do know enough to be sure that the customer is not always right. While standing behind the register, I have had customers: [More]





When the customer is wrong and a jerk

I don’t know a lot about retail sales, but I do know enough to be sure that the customer is not always right. While standing behind the register, I have had customers: [More]





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]





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]





 
More columns
A look at personal finances shows some hopeful signs  September 21
Changes in car business make it a buyer’s market  September 14
Three ways to give great customer service  August 31
Scammers exploiting a helpful service  August 24
Port of Everett's tax-levy proposal a tangled affair  August 17
Spending could be a reason to smile  August 10
State tries to stymie mortgage scammers  July 20
State's new commerce director shares his business principles  June 22
State may lead in job recovery, report says  June 8
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1. 5 die of swine flu in Snohomish County
2. Driver charged in deaths of 4
3. Red Cross honors acts of heroism, many by ordinary people
4. Barista clothing rules delayed by County Council
5. Haugen's husband accused of sexual assault in civil suit
6. Ruskell steps down as Seahawks GM
7. Three people hurt in Everett house fire
8. Steelhead anglers finding mixed results
9. Airbus wins order for 52 single-aisle jets
10. Silvertips hammered
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Cities prepare for winter blast repeat
Wolfpack duo takes last shot at state tourney
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