FYI

The Herald has won an award from The National Council on Crime and Delinquency for its two-part series published in May on teen bullying issues.

The award was given to Eric Stevick for his story, "Bullies’ time is up," on attempts by schools in Washington state to put a stop to bullying.

Sharon Salyer won for "Outcast no more," the story of Kristi Bergman of Lake Stevens, a courageous teen who stood up to — and ultimately spoke out against — the bullying she was enduring.

Doug Parry worked on design and layout for the series. The photographer was Justin Best.

Awards are given to print and broadcast journalists to recognize responsible and factual coverage that explores the root causes of crime and for focusing attention on the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

If your group is collecting Christmas trees after the holiday, let us know soon. We will tell readers where to recycle their trees during the week after Christmas.

E-mail information to newstips@heraldnet.com and include complete addresses for collection sites.

What do you think was the biggest local story of the year? The opening of the Everett Events Center or the Tulalip Casino? The return of the U.S.S. Lincoln? The Marysville teachers strike? Or Tuesday’s announcement that Boeing’s 7E7 will be built in Everett? The Herald wants to hear from you. Send your picks for 2003’s top stories to jwarnick@heraldnet.com by Dec. 19.

If you have an item for FYI, call Kristi O’Harran at 425-339-3451. If you have a news tip or an idea for a local story, call the city desk at 425-339-3428, or e-mail newstips@heraldnet.com.

Other numbers to call:

Everett, 425-339-3200

425-339-3470, after 4 p.m.

How would you fix the region’s transportation problems? And how would you raise money to pay for your fixes? Here’s your chance to tell the state’s transportation leaders what you would do and how you would do it through Part 2 of our online simulation. You can find it at www.heraldnet.com/fyc.