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, 10 Feb 2010 01:11:18 PST Newspapers http://www.heraldnet.com/rss 30 http://www.heraldnet.com/images/heraldnet.gif http://www.heraldnet.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Editorials http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION01/702109965/-1/rss05 It's easy to find evidence of things going badly, whether economically, educationally, or just generally. Which is why it's always... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION01/702109965/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Commentary http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION03/702109967/-1/rss05 A few wealthy heirs-to-be had plenty of reason to celebrate the new year. That's because on Jan. 1, the federal estate tax temporarily... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION03/702109967/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Letters http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109981/-1/rss05 Kudos to the ''new'' party in America, the Tea Party. What is happening is a massive Boston Tea Party all over again. The... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109981/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Letters http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109979/-1/rss05 In The Herald's editorial regarding a commission on government spending (''Congress can't do it alone,'' Jan. 29), I found it... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109979/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Letters http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109977/-1/rss05 Say ''no'' to passenger air service at Paine Field. Rather, make Paine Field an airport of national significance. Such a plan makes... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109977/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Letters http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109975/-1/rss05 Don't ask, it's none of your business. America, it's time to grow up, mature and take a good look at thyself. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109975/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Letters http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109969/-1/rss05 I was totally devastated when the management and the board of directors of the Everett Symphony Orchestra aborted the balance of the 2009-2010... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109969/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Opinion Columnists http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION04/702109971/-1/rss05 Although it may be premature to judge a legislative session at the halfway mark, some preliminary assessments are unavoidable. Without a significant... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION04/702109971/-1/rss05 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 PST Letters http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109973/-1/rss05 Once again the Snohomish City Council has chosen the path of least resistance. Instead of fighting for a vibrant event, driven to boost our sagging... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100210/OPINION02/702109973/-1/rss05