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Web Monkey: Hype runs high for Husky football

Web Monkey: Hype runs high for Husky football

With the arrival of the WSU branch campus, I know Everett has sort of become a Cougar town, so some of you are going to… Continue reading

Web Monkey: Hype runs high for Husky football
Do you believe the Husky hype?

Do you believe the Husky hype?

Autumn is coming and soon the kids will be going back to school to try and re-learn everything they forgot over the summer, which wouldn’t… Continue reading

Do you believe the Husky hype?
Year-round school could cure the summertime blues

Year-round school could cure the summertime blues

Ah, August. That time of year when you take a long, loving look at your children and ask, “Are you still here?” We have two… Continue reading

Year-round school could cure the summertime blues
New survey: Year-round school?

New survey: Year-round school?

Last week, you let us know what you think would help solve the gridlock on I-405. From one legislative headache to perhaps another, now we… Continue reading

New survey: Year-round school?
You said it: One way or another, I-405 is taking its toll

You said it: One way or another, I-405 is taking its toll

Almost a year into the toll lane adventure on I-405, we’re still stuck in traffic. All that construction and $484 million bought drivers a chance… Continue reading

You said it: One way or another, I-405 is taking its toll
Take the poll: Your thoughts on rising home prices in Snohomish Co.

Take the poll: Your thoughts on rising home prices in Snohomish Co.

In a recent story, Herald business editor Jim Davis reported that real estate prices in Snohomish County have risen dramatically over the past year. “The… Continue reading

Take the poll: Your thoughts on rising home prices in Snohomish Co.
Skeeter-dodging is a new Summer Olympics sport

Skeeter-dodging is a new Summer Olympics sport

It’s time to break out the Speedos and leotards and remind ourselves where all the NBC channels are. The Summer Olympic Games are upon us.… Continue reading

Skeeter-dodging is a new Summer Olympics sport
Robot cars, and what’s your favorite Summer Olympics sport?

Robot cars, and what’s your favorite Summer Olympics sport?

Going on autopilot Don’t you hate it when drivers dawdle along in the fast lane? When they tailgate you, cut you off, or take an… Continue reading

Robot cars, and what’s your favorite Summer Olympics sport?
Who’s afraid of the big, bad Pokémon Go?

Who’s afraid of the big, bad Pokémon Go?

Car crashes, muggings, people walking around like zombies. From all the news accounts, you’d wonder why anyone would risk playing Pokémon Go. Our latest poll… Continue reading

Who’s afraid of the big, bad Pokémon Go?
Web Monkey: What’s your opinion of Pokemon Go?
Web Monkey: What’s your opinion of Pokemon Go?
Web Monkey: Boeing’s ‘Queen’ 747 still reigns

Web Monkey: Boeing’s ‘Queen’ 747 still reigns

In honor of Boeing’s 100th anniversary, our latest poll at HeraldNet.com asked which of its jets is your all-time favorite, and our poll had about… Continue reading

Web Monkey: Boeing’s ‘Queen’ 747 still reigns

Tim Eyman keeps chasing his losses

Tim Eyman is that kind of betting slump, and he just needs to cash a ticket.

What Lynnwood can do with its traffic cameras

What Lynnwood can do with its traffic cameras

Traffic cameras are every driver’s little tattletale siblings. You cut one little corner and they go crying to Mom and Dad, making sure it costs… Continue reading

What Lynnwood can do with its traffic cameras

Nobody wants to look at your junk

When your neighbor’s back yard is an eyesore, you don’t have a lot of options. You can try addressing the problem face-to-face, but that has… Continue reading

Ready or not, virtual is finally becoming a reality

Ready or not, virtual is finally becoming a reality

TV viewers of the 1990s might remember an episode of “Mad About You” where Paul, the dopey but lovable husband, invests in a virtual reality… Continue reading

Ready or not, virtual is finally becoming a reality

Give our new comment system a test drive

Update, 12:25 p.m.: We've gotten over many of our technical hurdles, and our upgraded comment system is now in place. Please give it a shot… Continue reading

What’s bugging HeraldNet

Bugs, gremlins, zombies. Whatever you call them, if you're a regular HeraldNet visitor, you may have noticed some technical problems lately. Here's a rundown of… Continue reading

Trouble with comments

Update, 9:20 a.m. Thursday: We're getting reports of the 'spinning hourglass' frustrating people when they try to post comments, so obviously our problems aren't solved… Continue reading

Give us your Facebook feedback

We're posting more frequent updates on our Facebook page these days, and we want to know what you'd like to see there. Do you want… Continue reading