HeraldNet.com LOCAL NEWS 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, 2 Dec 2009 00:21:11 PST Newspapers http://www.heraldnet.com/rss 30 http://www.heraldnet.com/images/heraldnet.gif HeraldNet http://www.heraldnet.com ‘One bad choice' blamed in death of 4 friends in fatal wreck Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:00:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029865/-1/rss02 MARYSVILLE -- Hilda Woods was the person who always brought food to work to celebrate birthdays, the arrival of newborns and other special... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029865/-1/rss02 Father gets 13 years in 6-year-old's fatal shooting Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:00:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029869/-1/rss02 EVERETT -- Richard Peters killed his daughter. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029869/-1/rss02 County official's alleged intoxication at fatal crash site under investigation Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029863/-1/rss02 EVERETT -- An investigator from the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office was more than three hours into his shift when he was arrested... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029863/-1/rss02 Reps. Larsen, Inslee split on Obama's plans for war in Afghanistan Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:00:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029867/-1/rss02 The two Democratic congressmen representing Snohomish County disagreed Tuesday on whether beefing up the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan is the... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029867/-1/rss02 More slaying scene evidence is linked to Shawna Forde Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029853/-1/rss02 EVERETT -- When she was arrested on double murder charges in June, border-watch activist Shawna Forde allegedly had jewelry owned by a woman who... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029853/-1/rss02 Early raves roll in from first Swift bus riders Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029855/-1/rss02 EVERETT -- Swift buses are living up to their name -- at least based on a ride on the first day of Community Transit's new bus line. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029855/-1/rss02 Transit systems nationwide find strong ridership on superfast lines Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029859/-1/rss02 EVERETT -- If other bus rapid transit systems in the nation hint at success, things bode well for Community Transit's new Swift bus... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029859/-1/rss02 Oak Harbor High School opens new auditorium in latest addition Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029851/-1/rss02 OAK HARBOR -- Another phase in the $74 million revamping of Oak Harbor High School will be ready for students next week. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029851/-1/rss02 Partners rejoice as 'everything but marriage' law takes effect Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029857/-1/rss02 On Thursday, it will be 30 days since Election Day. Big deal, you say? It is a big deal. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029857/-1/rss02 You can help Santa collect food in Arlington Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:07:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029843/-1/rss02 ARLINGTON -- The Santa Run is a simple way to bring a little joy to neighborhood kids while collecting donations for the Arlington Community... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029843/-1/rss02 Man's car plunges into Lake Stevens Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029847/-1/rss02 LAKE STEVENS -- A car wound up upside down in the lake on Tuesday afternoon after it went off the road. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029847/-1/rss02 Sculpted elephant shows tradesman's artistic flair Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:07:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029839/-1/rss02 The circus is coming to Camano Island. Well, not the whole ring and tent, just a fanciful retired elephant. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029839/-1/rss02 House destroyed, cats missing after fire outside Monroe Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:07:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029841/-1/rss02 MONROE -- A family's home was destroyed and their cats were missing after a blaze Tuesday afternoon. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029841/-1/rss02 North County Update Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:06:00 PST Local News http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029849/-1/rss02 Darrington: Town gets another clean state audit http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091202/NEWS01/712029849/-1/rss02