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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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Outdoors

Jeff Barnard / Associated Press
Back home, Oregon Christmas tree hunters recount their mountainside ordeal

MEDFORD, Ore. — Keith and Jennifer Lee were driving home on a remote mountain road, their prized Christmas tree strapped to the roof of their all-wheel-drive Subaru, when they rounded a backcountry corner and found themselves suddenly mired in... [More]





Steelhead anglers finding mixed results

Although the Thanksgiving weekend is usually considered the start of the winter steelhead season, early indicators so far have been mixed — at best. Most Western Washington rivers had been high and dirty for a long time, but several dropped... [More]






Jeff Barnard / Associated Press
Oregon Christmas tree hunters recount their ordeal

MEDFORD, Ore. — Keith and Jennifer Lee were driving home on a remote mountain road, their prized Christmas tree strapped to the roof of their all-wheel-drive Subaru, when they rounded a backcountry corner and found themselves suddenly mired in... [More]





Missing hunter found ‘in fine shape’

ELLENSBURG — Searchers have found a Tukwila elk hunter who had been reported missing in the mountains of central Washington. [More]





Oregon tree-cutters safe after 2 nights in snow

MEDFORD, Ore. — A search of the mountains near the Oregon-California border was called off today after a couple returned from a Christmas tree hunt, saying they got stuck in the snow for two days. [More]





Deputies search for missing man near Ellensburg

ELLENSBURG — Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a Tukwila man who has been missing since Monday in the mountains between Ellensburg and Naches. [More]





Exhaust leak hospitalizes two children, prompts warning

EVERETT — An exhaust leak on a boat Sunday triggered a warning about carbon monoxide poisoning. [More]





Summer’s long gone, but stars remain

There’s no sense sugar-coating it. Winter stargazing in and around Everett is not for hothouse flowers, but if you bundle up and keep your feet warm, the rewards are heavenly. [More]





events:

• Eagles and Salmon I & II: Northwest Icons on the Skagit: 8:00am - 5:00pm, December 12, at Skagit/Sauk Rivers. Every winter, hundreds of bald eagles migrate to the Skagit River to feast ... [Details]
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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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