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WEEK IN REVIEW

Sunday
•	Fireworks blamed in house fires; three people i...
•	Everett may have to lobby for Lincoln's replace...
•	Climber reported killed in fall in Monte Cristo...

Saturday

•	Fireworks blamed in Marysville house fire
•	Sailors for a day: Naval Station Everett opens ...
•	Edmonds backs off red-light cameras

Friday
•	Armed man shot by deputies in Arlington
•	Police ID make of vehicle in fatal hit-and-run
•	Boeing's 6-month tally: 1 net order

Thursday

•	One fire rips through $2 million home, another ...
•	Swine flu claims 2nd victim in Snohomish County
•	Jetty Island firefight continues; hot weather ...

Wednesday

•	Fire District 1 negotiates to take over service...
•	Snohomish County population rising fast since 2...
•	Honey's owners indicted by feds

Tuesday

•	Mobile home tenants along Snohomish River told ...
•	Lincoln to leave Everett in 2013
•	Put on your sailor's cap and explore Naval Stat...

Monday

•	Disabled people will be left without a ride
•	You'll soon have 4,500 reasons to trade in that...
•	Pay hike deserved, Monroe chief says

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Kristi O'Harran

	Kristi writes about life in Snohomish County. Let Kristi know a fun fact about yourself, cute things your children say, something interesting at work, school or home, any bright, unusual item you wish to share. Her e-mail is oharran@heraldnet.com

This year, Poochapalooza is for dogs and dancers

The popular reality TV show "So You Think You Can Dance?" has inspired folks in Marysville. Humans and their dogs will be invited to dance at the fourth annual Marysville Poochapalooza. [More]

July 3

Tortoises a big hit at rehabilitation home

Tino the tortoise went to town. He was a pig. The Sulcata tortoise gobbled lettuce strewn on a colorful beach towel. Sometimes he absentmindedly chewed the towel when it stuck to the veggies. [More]

July 1

Students knit to keep foster pets comfy

Kids stayed after school this year to horse around on the playground, catch up with buddies, or knit. Yes, they stayed after to knit at Picnic Point Elementary School in the Mukilteo School District. [More]

June 30

County long-term care prorgram seeks ombudsmen

An agency with a long name has a simple mission: The Snohomish County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps vulnerable adults. [More]

June 29

Photo courtesy of Fred Cruger

The Red Apple in Granite Falls is now an IGA

Granite Falls Red Apple Market is now Granite Falls IGA Market. It's at 115 N. Granite Ave., same place, same owners -- Mike Trask and his son and daughter, Tyler and Tera. It's not the first IGA in town. [More]

June 26

Artists take up brushes to preserve island beauty

Artists will fan out for the next three weeks around Camano and Whidbey islands. They will be ensconced in forest glades, situated amongst reeds beside hidden lakes and parked in range of sweeping Mount Baker and Olympic Mountain views. [More]

June 24

Graduation party honors foster kids' hard work

Those who took the toughest road will be rewarded tonight in Everett. Snohomish County Foster Teens will be honored for finishing high school. [More]

June 23

Fans going nuts for couple's roasted beans

Are they nuts? Nope. Are they soy nuggets? Yup. And they are selling like hotcakes. [More]

June 22

More columns

• Hobo the Mountain Loop Highway hound passes on  June 19
• Doctor's perspective gives him unique eye for photos  June 17
• A life skills class just for men, beef jerky included  June 16
• South Whidbey rod and gun club plans NRA benefit  June 15
• Handicaps are no barrier to summer camp fun  June 9
• The trauma of husband's suicide lingers  June 8
• Utsalady's sock-dancing teacher deserves the attention she's getting  June 5
• Scholarships mean a lot -- and not just to Stanwood High students  May 29
• Deception Pass boat trip is a fun adventure for the family  May 27
• Boys honor Edmonds man's love of Scouting  May 26
• Edmonds care facility homey for residents and two beloved cats  May 25
• Campers share their good and bad times outdoors  May 20
• How to find plenty of free fun right in Snohomish County  May 18
• Vikings football team is about more than sports  May 13
• Everett man envisions a Lions walk of fame  May 11

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1.	Fireworks blamed in house fires; three people injured

2.	Mill Creek lawyer pursuing lawsuit for island nation

3.	Everett may have to lobby for Lincoln's replacement

4.	Mortgage relief slow in coming for strapped homeowners

5.	Fireworks blamed in Marysville house fire

6.	Fourth proves a day for colors

7.	Landlords should read up before they rent out

8.	Marysville postpones remodel of high school

9.	Officials in fever to keep Boeing

10.

Credit card companies cut debtors some slack

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•	Three Scots vying for QB slot

•	Jackson looks for another title

•	Decorated veteran continues to serve as active volunteer

•	City Council reviewing sign regulations

•	Wildcats get a peek at newcomers

•	Lynnwood still in rebuilding mode

•	Shoreline feels a kindergarten growth spurt

•	Leave the patriotic pyrotechnics to professionals, cities urge