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, 11 Nov 2009 06:25:36 PST Newspapers http://www.heraldnet.com/rss 30 http://www.heraldnet.com/images/heraldnet.gif http://www.heraldnet.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079981/-1/rss03 Two years ago, tourism officials buzzed with Olympics fever. But the economic downturn and trends in ticket sales have the state and local agencies... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079981/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119995/-1/rss03 When Schoonmaker lost her fashion design job -- the company moved to North Carolina -- she opened a vintage clothing store in Marysville. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119995/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119998/-1/rss03 ''Good to... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119998/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119960/-1/rss03 NEW YORK -- The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday she's 'very worried” that the nation's biggest banks... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119960/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119962/-1/rss03 WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration's mortgage relief program has reached one in five eligible homeowners, a government report says, but... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119962/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119964/-1/rss03 NEW YORK -- First, terms on credit cards got harsher. Now some people are seeing higher fees on their checking accounts. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119964/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119966/-1/rss03 Lots of people dream of climbing the so-called corporate ladder and shaping the future of an organization in executive-level roles. They see... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119966/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119968/-1/rss03 FedEx is predicting a little more holiday cheer this year. The company, based in Memphis, Tenn., forecasts it will ship 13 million packages on Dec. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119968/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119970/-1/rss03 With the nation's jobless rate above 10 percent, many workers may expect the unexpected when it comes to their careers. But only 1 in 5 have... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/711119970/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119997/-1/rss03 "Care about your business the way you would a personal relationship," says Julie Tennyson, marketing director at the Everett Mall. "Really care about... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119997/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079983/-1/rss03 When the economy is good, Snohomish County's proximity to Seattle translates into big tourism dollars. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079983/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079985/-1/rss03 http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079985/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079987/-1/rss03 What: Luncheon with Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and WWU economist Hart Hodges. Herald editorial page editor Bob Bolerjack serves as... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/911079987/-1/rss03 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST Business http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119999/-1/rss03 What: Learn ways to position your company for success, despite the economy. This seminar, part of a series presented by the Edmonds... http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091111/BIZ/311119999/-1/rss03