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•Latest: Get those ugly chum while you can
 
WEEK IN REVIEW
Thursday


For old ferries, it's the end of the line
Tribal leaders accused of smoke-shop tax scam
'I blew her away,' girl's father told police
Wednesday


Kimberly-Clark keeps closer eye on its Everett ...
Owners protest Monroe plan for 'potentially dan...
Marysville man charged in fatal shooting of 6-y...
Tuesday


Girl, 6, fatally shot; father jailed
Century-old Arlington house succumbs to flames
In Snohomish and other cities, sales tax revenu...
Monday


Economy forces teens to cope with smaller allow...
Tax hike sought to clean up Puget Sound
Oso residents want to use old school as communi...
Sunday


Monroe may toughen rules for some dog breeds
County preparations kept flood rescues to minimum
It's playtime, maties
Saturday


A mom and dad of her own
Deal likely to avert strike of Boeing engineers
Sultan eliminates its police department
Friday


Snohomish County flooding was less severe than ...
Water warning a pain for some Snohomish restaur...
Arlington High's 'Peter Pan' takes to the air
 

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Outdoors
Get those ugly chum while you can

Ugly, snaggle-toothed, purple-striped chum salmon are waiting in area rivers to tear up your tackle and commit mayhem on your person. The fish were brought in by the last big rainstorm, and the next couple of weekends may be the last opportunity to... [More]






Kevin Nortz / Herald file
Tribes a small part of hunting

Tribal hunters took only about 2 percent of all deer and elk hunted in Washington state over the past two years. [More]





19% cut in Bering Sea pollock harvest urged

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Federal government scientists are recommending a cut of nearly 19 percent in the catch of Bering Sea pollock, the raw material used in fish sticks and imitation crab. [More]






Starwatch: The celestial hug of Venus, Jupiter

An impending celestial rendezvous involves two bright planets in our evening skies.  Venus and Jupiter are rushing to each other in the low southwestern sky, toward the end of sunset. [More]






Animated graphic: Gray Whales of the North Pacific

See where gray whales migrate along the West Coast and read more about the giant creatures. [More]





Take the kids out for a snowshoe adventure

The U.S. Forest Service has added a kids program to its seasonal snowshoe excursions at Snoqualmie Pass, while Stevens Pass also hosts programs for beginning snowshoers. [More]





Outdoors calendar

Events Arthritis Foundation: 3876 Bridge Way N., Suite 300, Seattle; 206-547-2707, www.arthritis.org, www.seattlejinglebellrun.org. [More]






Keeping spirits sunny through winter's darkest days

On a miserable day of rain and dreary darkness, I barely want to look out a window. Forget putting on a jacket and stepping outside. [More]





events:

• Pilchuck Audubon: 7:00pm, November 21, at Cascade Crags. Meets at Cascade Crags for presentations on bird watching and other related... [Details]

• Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: November 22. Learn how to build trails and volunteer to construct and maintain hiking ro... [Details]

• REI outdoor classes: November 24, at Alderwood Mall. Several classes are offered at REI-Alderwood. Dates and times vary. [Details]
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More headlines
Kristi's notebook: Supporters make a killing for library  November 14
Outdoor outlook: Heavy surf could affect clam diggers  November 13
Marysville to open off-leash dog park  November 12
Mountain Loop bridge to recreation is restored   November 12
Camp Killoqua builds legacy with paving stones  November 10
Activewear's special feature provides speedy relief  November 10
Starwatch: Finding Draco a fun challenge for an evening under the stars  November 9
Run for it: Try these Snohomish County routes for fall running  November 8
Check out new gondola at the site of 2010 Games in British Columbia   November 8
Astronomy, space buffs will like this travel guidebook  November 8
Outdoors calendar  November 8
Bayside Marine derby a success  November 6
Hunter kills nearly 600-pound black bear near Seabeck  November 3
There's hope for walkers in Marysville  November 2
Starwatch: More time for primo stargazing this month  November 2
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1. 'I blew her away,' girl's father told police
2. Tribal leaders accused of smoke-shop tax scam
3. Woman struck by car along Lynnwood street
4. Prosecutor says death was caused by paranoia
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6. For old ferries, it's the end of the line
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