http://www.heraldnet.com The latest news and information for Snohomish and Island counties in Washington State. en-us Copyright 2008, The Daily Herald Co., Everett, Wash. ehelm@heraldnet.com (Elaine Helm) ckelly@heraldnet.com (Carlotta Kelly) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:22:26 PST Newspapers http://www.heraldnet.com/rss 30 http://www.heraldnet.com/images/heraldnet.gif http://www.heraldnet.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259756/-1/RSS03 WASHINGTON -- In a hopeful sign for the economy, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell below 500,000... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259756/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:03:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259754/-1/RSS03 RUESSELSHEIM, Germany -- General Motors says the future of an Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium is uncertain as the company moves to restructure its... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259754/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259953/-1/RSS03 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Shopping on Black Friday can be daunting, with massive crowds, pre-dawn start times and long checkout lines. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259953/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259949/-1/RSS03 During my experience in working with job seekers -- first in a recruiter's office and then as a resume writer -- I have screened,... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259949/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259951/-1/RSS03 WASHINGTON -- Holiday shoppers should look out for toy hazards such as small parts, loud sounds, soft plastics and lead contamination, consumer... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259951/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259955/-1/RSS03 WASHINGTON -- The economy is growing modestly, with consumers too wary about spending to invigorate the recovery. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259955/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259945/-1/RSS03 Workers at Butterball's turkey-tips hotline are used to oddball situations: The woman who cleaned out her turkey with a scrub brush. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259945/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259947/-1/RSS03 Snohomish County has received a $250,000 grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce for its new aerospace training center at Paine Field. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259947/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259991/-1/RSS03 EVERETT -- With just four days to go before the day some call ''Black Friday,'' retailers are getting ready for the big day --... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259991/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259997/-1/RSS03 ''The number one thing is making their dreams come true,'' says Mike Wetzel, sales manager and designer at Chet's Cabinets in Marysville. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259997/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259998/-1/RSS03 Recommended by Jennifer Shelton, director of the Snohomish County Small Business Development Center. Richter shows how online research can give you... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259998/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259995/-1/RSS03 Schillios spent months on the roof of her Edmonds store, Fabric of Life, to raise $100,000 for her foundation's charitable works. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259995/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259990/-1/RSS03 Up: Energy conservation Down: Car sales http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259990/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/911249972/-1/RSS03 What: Gov. Chris Gregoire is the keynote speaker at this event to celebrate the association's 100 years of history. Formal attire... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/911249972/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/911249975/-1/RSS03 What: Festive networking event with appetizers, wine tastings and more than 100 members of the business community. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/911249975/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/911249976/-1/RSS03 What: Class through Everett Community College's Corporate and Continuing Education Center. Class description: Learn practical tools... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/911249976/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259992/-1/RSS03 I don't know a lot about retail sales, but I do know enough to be sure that the customer is not always right. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259992/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259995/-1/RSS03 Snohomish County shifts its Winter Olympics marketing pitch to lure Canadians fleeing the crowds and traffic of the Games. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/711259995/-1/RSS03 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259994/-1/RSS03 LANGLEY -- When The Goose Community Grocer opened in Langley in September, it opened with a bigger goal than just selling the fixings for... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091125/BIZ/311259994/-1/RSS03