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Blogs

Aerospace Blog: Michelle Dunlop
Michelle covers the aerospace industry in Snohomish County.	Recent entries: March 11 Boeing engineers elect new union president in close race Boeing's engineers union has a new president, who was elected by a margin of five votes. [Read More] • Boeing 747-8 reaches flight test milestone March 11 • Boeing tanker creates up to 70k U.S. jobs –... March 10 • Former Boeing exec. to get $1.5M for consulting March 10 • EADS ‘has enough major risks on its hands' ... March 10

The Bullpen
A daily look at what's going on in the sports world, as only The Herald's Closer can bring it.	Recent entries: March 12 Soccer season is off and running ... but not scoring TODAY’S LINEUP A daily look at the top sports stories in today’s edition of The Herald: 1. Is there an echo in this room? [Read More] • Don’t bet on Dawgs ... but don't bet agains... March 10 • Mariners' search for offense hits the road March 8 • Paybacks, comebacks and rematches March 4 • Scoring goals, changing numbers, adding pitchers March 3

The Buzz
A slightly twisted take on the day's news.	Recent entries: March 13 Porno domain? What about one for cute kittens and puppies? Hands-free: People on both sides of the issue say they're unhappy with the bill that cracks down on holding cell phones while driving. Some say the measure goes too far; others contend it doesn't go far enough. [Read More] • What? No Peggy? March 12 • Food for thought March 11 • Your credit card bill's still in vivid 2-D March 10 • Quota system March 9

Double Team: Jennifer Buchanan and Mike Cane
What's happening on the field and behind the scenes in high school sports.	Recent entries: March 12 The Herald's College Athlete of the Week: Kamiak alum Alex Tilley (Western ... When he was a student-athlete at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Alex Tilley never qualified for the state high school championships. [Read More] • Update: 2A and 3A state basketball tournaments March 12 • Where they are now: Everett High School alum Park... March 11 • 3A state basketball tournaments: Glacier Peak boy... March 10 • Spring sports are here; link to WIAA state champi... March 9

Eco Geek: Sarah Jackson
Get green with our resident Eco Geek, blogging on recycling, eating local, eco-friendly products and creative ideas for sustainable living.	Recent entries: March 11 Dark Days: Dutch oven is the secret to homemade artisan bread Homemade bread seems like the easiest thing in the world, until you inexplicably screw it up. Make one wrong move and you're left with an unappealing lump of baked dough after endless kneading and hours of waiting. [Read More] • Dark Days Week 16: Parsnips deserve a place at th... March 5 • You're not too stupid to cook roast chicken February 26 • Gentle touch makes souffle a snap February 21 • Demystify the abyss that is your freezer! February 16

Hot Off the Gridiron: Aaron Swaney
An in-depth look at all NFL news of the day with an eye on how it affects fantasy football.	Recent entries: December 24 Thoughts on Week 16 It's likely championship week, or at the very least the semifinals, for anyone still playing fantasy football. Here's my quick thoughts for this weekend's games. Oh and Merry Christmas to all! [Read More]

Mariners: Kirby Arnold
Kirby covers all the bases when it comes to the Mariners.	Recent entries: March 13 There's activity on every field (plus today's lineups) Welcome to the busiest place in Peoria. Not only are the Mariners in mid-spring training form, their minor leaguers hold their first full-squad workout today. [Read More] • Game report: Figgins, Griffey finally join the Ma... March 12 • Hannahan shut down 7-10 days with strained groin March 12 • Early birds will get the tickets at Safeco Field March 11 • Game report: M's beat Giants; Adam Moore catching... March 11

Midday Snacks
Tidbits we've gathered from around the Internet to entertain, inform and enlighten you each weekday around noon.	Recent entries: March 12 Spring forward, and other things to do with your weekend Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so remember to set your clocks ahead an hour, or you'll be late for some of the fun going on this weekend. First, a couple of things worth heading to Seattle for: [Read More] • ‘Chuck Norris' search is viral worthy, but ... March 10 • Rock on, little zebra finch dudes March 8 • Three things to do with your weekend March 5 • Another amazing video from OK Go March 4

My Back Pages: Neal Pattison
The Herald's executive editor blogs about the good, the bad and -- sometimes -- the ugly aspects of the news business.	Recent entries: September 10 In crisis, news media clears its throat Can hyper-local save journalism? [Read More] • A pants-down moment: appearances be damned August 31 • Once fallacies check in, they rarely check out August 17 • Gosh, do we seem fair? Sorry to offend you August 11 • Digital dispatches from the marketplace of ideas July 8

The Mudrakers
Get into gardening with Jessi Loerch, Sarah Jackson and Debra Smith.	Recent entries: March 4 More upcoming gardening events The gardening season is here. I can not resist the pull to get outside and play in the dirt. If you're feeling the same way, here are some events to help kick off the season. [Read More] • Ciscoe to speak for free in Snohomish March 8 February 25 • Flower show results continue! February 23 • Swapping seeds February 22 • Dark Days Week 13: Twice baked potatoes February 14

The Petri Dish: Jerry Cornfield
Jerry writes on the culture of politics in Snohomish County and throughout Washington.	Recent entries: March 12 State parks director to retire Rex Derr, director of the state parks system, plans to retire this November. He informed members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and department staff in an e-mail late Wednesday. [Read More] • Gregoire to lawmakers: You've got seven days to g... March 11 • PDC leader is stepping down March 11 • Cell phone law gets toughened March 11 • Senate votes to end free rides for ferry workers March 11

PG: Theresa Goffredo
Theresa Goffredo provides a virtual village for parents in Snohomish County.	Recent entries: December 23 The question "What is God?" comes up so where do you find the answer? It's certainly the right time of year to talk about God. The holidays turn the talk at kindergarten from Santa to Jesus Christ to Kwanza. So naturally our son Dashiell asks “What is God?” [Read More] • Your child is special, but not that special December 17

Pop Secrets: Andy Rathbun
Andy Rathbun, the Herald's weekly music columnist, blogs about national music news and local acts.	Recent entries: January 28 Concert presale: Zac Brown Band coming to Comcast Arena One of the biggest new names in country music will hit Everett during a spring tour. [Read More] • Concerts: Daughtry, Patty Griffin, Against Me! January 27 • Concert presales: Cheap Trick, Mavis Staples, Twi... December 23 • Concert presales: Carrie Underwood comes to Evere... December 16

Seahawks: John Boyle
John has the Seahawks covered.	Recent entries: March 12 Hawks miss out on another free agent Former New England TE Ben Watson signed with Cleveland today. Watson had earlier visited with Seattle, not to supplant John Carlso ... [Read More] • Seahawks trade Seneca Wallace to Browns March 8 • Seahawks looking at Marshall? March 5 • Burleson leaving for Detriot March 5 • Seahawks tender five players March 4

Silvertips: Nick Patterson
Nick covers the Silvertips, Everett's hometown Western Hockey League team.	Recent entries: March 12 Everett 3, Seattle 1 TALKING POINTS Everett did what it needed to do tonight. It may not have been a vintage Silvertips performance, but it got the two points Everett needed to stay in the race for first place in the U.S. Division and the top ... [Read More] • Everett vs. Seattle: lineup notes March 12 • We've reached the final weekend ... March 11 • First playoff dates set March 9 • Live blog: Everett at Portland March 9

Stealth: Mark Nelson
Mark keeps readers up to date on Everett's new pro lacrosse franchise, the Washington Stealth.	Recent entries: March 11 Suspensions and deadlines In some good news, Stealth defender Mike Grimes had his two-game suspension reduced to one game after an appeal hearing with the National Lacrosse League on Tuesday. Fellow defender Matt Beers also is suspended a game, alt ... [Read More] • Duch makes 2010 Team Canada roster March 8 • Grimes hearing scheduled for March 9 March 5 • Weighing the season, three games at a time March 4 • Defender Beers drops suspension appeal March 2

The Storefront: Amy Rolph
Amy writes about small business and entrepreneurship in Snohomish and Island counties.	Recent entries: March 12 Governor OKs plan to save Main Street Program The Main Street Program is moving to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. [Read More] • Downtown living: What would Everett get back? March 12 • Tax credit for small businesses clears Senate March 11 • Cupcake business: From pink slip to pink box March 11 • NFIB: Biz owners still down in the dumps March 10

Vancouver Olympics: John Boyle, Jennifer Buchanan and Aaron Swaney
Stay tuned for dispatches about the Games' big moments, fan experiences and Washington state athletes.	Recent entries: March 2 Olympics wrap Some Olympics numbers from my 18-day stay north of the border. Total data used – 174.23 GB Total frames shot – 41,837 Total worked photos - 285 Most frames shot in a day – 4,896 [Read More] • Canada 3, U.S.A. 2. Wow. February 28 • U.S. vs Canada February 28 • Skiing in the slush February 27 • Sports on ice February 27