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Vote on school levies by Tuesday
Ballots are due Tuesday in an all-mail election with more than $1 billion on the line for eight Snohomish County school districts. Voter turnout was tepid through Friday. Just 23.7 percent of the 306,420 ballots had been returned.
LOCAL NEWS
• Cigarette causes life-threatening burns
• Everett rethinks boutique wineries
• A tidy lawn could be law in Lynnwood
SPORTS
• Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever
• America’s Cup opener postponed by unsteady wind
• Patrick to make NASCAR debut at Daytona
BUSINESS
• Insights for Snohomish County businesses seeking trade with China
• Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last
• Toyota has powerful D.C. friends
Michael O'Leary / The Herald
The Boeing Co.'s 747-8 freighter takes from Everett's Paine Field at 12:39 p.m. Monday afternoon.
Boeing's 747-8 takes off after weather delay
The Boeing Co.'s 747-8 freighter began its first flight at 12:39 p.m. today, launching from Everett's Paine Field for three- to five hours of tests. [More]
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FROM THE WIRES
• Boeing Chinese spy gets 15-plus years in prison 1:00 p.m.

• Michael Jackson doctor pleads not guilty in singer's death 4:35 p.m.

• Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77 12:34 p.m.

• Yanukovych apparent winner in Ukrainian vote 12:55 p.m.

• Actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court 12:23 p.m.

• Toyota resale values lowered again by Kelley Blue Book 12:06 p.m.

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Mariners Blog: Pitching coach Adair sees a bright side to Lee's foot surgery
Double Team: Reader poll: Should the WIAA add lacrosse as a sanctioned sport?
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• A new bowling alley for Monroe?
• Plan for I-5 closures this week
• Lake Stevens man homeless after fire
• I-5 bridge joint may give you a jolt, but it isn't damaged
• ORCA a whale of an improvement for Community Transit
• Lynnwood woman knew area's stories long before she was named city's hist...
• Fire breaks out at Everett car dealer
• The Sky Valley Senior Center opened this month, offering activities once...
• Midday Snacks: Your daily allowance of cute
• Today in History
• Seems Like Yesterday
• KidStuff kids calendar
• Super Kid: Dylan Pickus of Kamiak High
• School Winners
• No school? Kids museum stands ready
• Make cards for your valentine today at library
SPORTS BUSINESS
• Mariners Blog: Pitching coach Adair sees a bright side to Lee's foot surgery
• Double Team: Reader poll: Should the WIAA add lacrosse as a sanctioned sport?
• Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever
• Kaman named to replace Roy in All-Star game
• Mets hire former Mariners manager as a scout
• Silvertips Blog: Reader question: TV time
• America’s Cup opener postponed by unsteady wind
• Patrick to make NASCAR debut at Daytona
• Boeing's 747-8 takes off after weather delay
• A revolutionary 747
• The Storefront: Will Everett change to attract wineries?
• Toyota has powerful D.C. friends
• Aerospace Blog: Watch the first flight of Boeing's 747-8 Freighter
• Insights for Snohomish County businesses seeking trade with China
• Snohomish County's bargain housing won't last
• Biz Bits
OPINION COMMUNITY
• Washington can take the lead on reforming teacher and principal evaluation
• Modern twist to fairy tale
• Keep fighting for neighborhood
• Smoke is smoke at public facilities
• Gutting I-960 not what voters want
• Bike paths needed to clear sidewalks
• For safety, county needs gun area
• Drivers should face murder charges
• Engagement
• Applause
• Community Extra Calendar
• Thrift store idea finally flies
• Community Extra: Calendar
• Community Extra: MIlestones
• Community Extra: Opportunities
• Community Extra: Applause
ENTERTAINMENT HOME AND GARDEN
• ‘Dear John’: Have a shoulder to cry on
• ‘District 13’ sequel delivers fast-paced action
• ‘North Face’: Climbing ordeals mesmerizing
• Mountain bikers will dig ‘Awesome Land: Women of Dirt’
• ‘From Paris With Love’
• Marielle's Taste of Asia: Tempting Filipino cuisine merits return visits
• Andrew McMahon’s pop gets personal
• 'South Pacific': Story of American grit, determination still resonates
• Mill Creek landscape designer wins big
• Succulents: Plant them and forget them
• Keep your whites white and darks dark
• A simple trick to fix broken wallboard
• Northwest coast Indian rattles highly prized
• Nuts and bolts
• Great plant pick: Variegated Japanese aucuba
• Home plan
SPECIAL REPORTS SPECIAL SECTIONS
Two Battlefields
The story of the 1947 Everett Junior College football team.
This is Crystal
In spite of it all: Despite hardships, an Everett woman endures.
Weddings 2010
Plan your perfect wedding with information in this guide.
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