<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>HeraldNet.com Local, Sports, Business and Entertainment News</title>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com</link>
<description>The latest news and information for Snohomish and Island counties in Washington State.</description>
<language>en-us</language>
<copyright>Copyright 2008, The Daily Herald Co., Everett, Wash.</copyright>
<managingEditor>ehelm@heraldnet.com (Elaine Helm)</managingEditor>
<webMaster>ckelly@heraldnet.com (Carlotta Kelly)</webMaster> 
<lastBuildDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009  11:07:44 PST</lastBuildDate>
<category>Newspapers</category> 
<docs>http://www.heraldnet.com/rss</docs> 
<ttl>30</ttl>
<image>
<url>http://www.heraldnet.com/images/heraldnet.gif</url>
<title>HeraldNet.com Local Sports and Business News</title>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com</link> 
</image>
<item>
<title>Kitsap coroner says Fein died of drug overdose</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:17:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259716/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>PORT ORCHARD -- The Kitsap County coroner says football player Tony Fein died of an accidental drug overdose.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259716/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>NFL's Jon Runyan to run for Congress in New Jersey</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:16:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259718/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- One day after signing with the San Diego Chargers, Jon Runyan says he'll retire at the end of the season and run for...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259718/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Federer reclaims year-end No. 1 ranking</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:15:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259720/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>LONDON -- Roger Federer has reclaimed his spot at the top of the tennis world, securing the year-end No. 1 ranking for the fifth time in his...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259720/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Olympic speedskater Pechstein's two-year ban upheld</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:12:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259722/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>FRANKFURT -- Five-time Olympic speedskating champion Claudia Pechstein lost her appeal against a two-year ban for blood doping Wednesday and will...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259722/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Jobless claims dip, spending up in sign of rebound</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:01:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Business</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259756/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>WASHINGTON -- In a hopeful sign for the economy, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell below 500,000...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259756/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>GM: Future of Belgian Opel plant uncertain</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:03:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Business</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259754/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>RUESSELSHEIM, Germany -- General Motors says the future of an Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium is uncertain as the company moves to restructure its...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259754/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Beach now an enemy of the Silvertips</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:37:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259792/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>EVERETT -- Kyle Beach already had his homecoming game at Comcast Arena.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259792/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Zags advance to Maui final</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:04:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259812/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Led by Matt Bouldin's 18 points, four players scored in double digits and Gonzaga advanced to the championship game of...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259812/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title><b>NBA Roundup:</b> Wizards owner dies at 85</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:04:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259810/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>WASHINGTON -- Abe Pollin was the NBA's patriarch, an old-school owner who won a championship and had the mettle to stand up to Michael...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259810/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Huskies' kicker ready to deliver if needed</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:31:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259796/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>SEATTLE -- One thing we know about the 2009 Apple Cup is that it won't have a repeat hero.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259796/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>High school teams working to stay healthy</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:34:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>High Schools</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS01/711259794/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>A good supply of hand sanitizer? Check. Water bottles clearly labeled with permanent ink? Check. Encouraging sick athletes to stay at home? Check.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS01/711259794/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Seahawks can't get used to losing</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:24:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259802/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>RENTON -- As if the game-to-game struggles of the Seahawks haven't been enough to worry about, another concern seems to be creeping into...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259802/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>FINISH LINE: Lakers' Artest opts to dress casual for TV</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:28:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259798/-1/RSS01</link>
<description><b>Brief appearance</b> No, Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest didn't have a wardrobe malfunction.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259798/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Record-setting quarterback shines for Eastern Washington</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:24:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259808/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>SPOKANE -- Eastern Washington's improbable run to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs was sparked by record-setting quarterback...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259808/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Lopina to start at quarterback for Cougars</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:24:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259806/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>SEATTLE -- The Washington State University quarterback carousel will stop on Kevin Lopina when the Cougars play this weekend's Apple...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259806/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>NFL NOTEBOOK</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:24:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259800/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>Bills contact Shanahan</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259800/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:24:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Sports</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259804/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>Ominous sign for Weis</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/SPORTS/711259804/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>How to make the most of Black Friday shopping</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Business</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259953/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>PORTLAND, Ore. -- Shopping on Black Friday can be daunting, with massive crowds, pre-dawn start times and long checkout lines.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259953/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Lynnwood man alleges abuse by former Enumclaw pastor in lawsuit</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Local News</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259834/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>LYNNWOOD -- A Lynnwood man is suing an Enumclaw church for failing to protect him from a former youth director accused of sexually assaulting...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259834/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Thanksgiving tradition evolves as families evolve</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Local News</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259836/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>It's about kinship and warm memories, tantalizing aromas and time-honored tastes.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259836/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Leaky water heater displaces County Council until Monday</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Local News</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259822/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>EVERETT -- Water damage has kept the Snohomish County Council from its normal meeting place on the eighth floor of the Robert J. Drewel building...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259822/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Turkey gets attention, but don't forget the pie</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Local News</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259832/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>Sure, sure, down the spuds, gravy and sweet potatoes tomorrow. It's all a preamble to the best part of the day -- the pie.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259832/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>North County Update</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Local News</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259818/-1/RSS01</link>
<description><b>Arlington: City offers first-aid class</b></description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259818/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Fire damages house in Mountlake Terrace</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Local News</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259828/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- A laundry room fire caused about $17,000 damage to a Mountlake Terrace home Tuesday afternoon.</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259828/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item><item>
<title>Auditor certifies county elections; two races to be recounted</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:00 PST</pubDate>
<category>Local News</category>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259840/-1/RSS01</link>
<description>EVERETT -- Two races are headed for automatic hand recounts after Snohomish County officials on Tuesday completed a final Nov. 3 general...</description>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/711259840/-1/RSS01</guid>
</item>

</channel>
</rss>