Jackson leads Seattle Storm over Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Lauren Jackson had 17 points and nine rebounds to lead the Seattle Storm to a 79-64 victory Tuesday night over the Sacramento Monarchs. [More]

Associated Press | July 8


Mariners shut out 2-0 by Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. — Justin Duchscherer faced only three batters over the minimum and threw a two-hitter to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. [More]

Associated Press | July 8



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PCC illegally chops three trees in Edmonds

One of the Puget Sound's premium grocers is set to open in Edmonds Sept. 3, despite a recent bump in the road. Er, make that a "stump" in the road. [More]

By Chris Fyall
Enterprise editor | July 8


Local lottery winner takes biggest ever prize

Edmonds resident Joseph Fortolese, a 71-year-old retired University of Washington data processor, won $670,000 recently from the Washington Lottery, the largest Hit 5 cashpot since the game was introduced. [More]

Enterprise staff | July 8


Pentagon to decide Wednesday on tanker contract

WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid a $35 billion contract to build new refueling tankers. [More]

By Sam Hananel
Associated Press | July 8


Whidbey Island whooping cough outbreak threatens Little League

With 22 cases of whooping cough now confirmed on Whidbey Island, health officials are recommending - but not requiring - that Little League and girl’s softball championship games be called off to help prevent spread of the disease. [More]

July 8


Edmonds man wins $670,000 lottery jackpot

EDMONDS — A 71-year-old Edmonds man is the most recent Snohomish County resident to win big money in Washington’s Lottery. [More]

By Scott Pesznecker
Herald Writer | July 8


Crime dips in Snohomish County, report says

OLYMPIA – The crime rate in Snohomish County dipped slightly in 2007, according to a report released today by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. [More]

By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer | July 8


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