Race for governor will be another close fight
Here we go again: Early returns in Tuesday's primary had Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi separated by a couple percentage points and a few thousand votes. [More]
By Jerry Cornfield, Herald Writer | August 20
Lying about Bigfoot? That's a paddlin'
The truth is in there: Researchers who thawed out a block of ice with what two Georgia men claimed was Bigfoot say the big, hairy body was actually a gorilla suit. [More]
Jon Bauer
Herald Staff | August 20
Associated Press |
Russia begins pullback, but their intentions are unclear
POTI, Georgia -- Russia took the first steps toward a troop pullback from Georgia on Tuesday, but at the same time paraded blindfolded and bound Georgian prisoners on armored vehicles, towed away four U.S. Humvees and apparently blew up a missile... [More]
Associated Press and The Washington Post | August 20
The Herald restructures, cuts 10 jobs
EVERETT -- The Herald laid off 10 employees Tuesday as the company deals with a steep decline in advertising revenue and a challenging environment for newspapers. [More]
By Eric Fetters
Herald Writer | August 20
Cherry pie filling recipes rush right in
With a bumper crop of cherries coming on, longtime helper-outer Dianne Berst of Marysville recently told us, "I'm hoping Forum readers might have a recipe for cherry pie filling that can be frozen or canned, preferably a lite version or a recipe... [More]
By Judyrae Kruse
Herald Columnist | August 20
State schools chief: Incumbent Terry Bergeson likely to face Randy Dorn
In the heated race for Washington schools chief, it appears incumbent Terry Bergeson will face off against Randy Dorn in the general election in November. [More]
By Kaitlin Manry, Herald Writer | August 20
Mark Mulligan / The Herald |
Everett Guard members prepare for deployment to Iraq
EVERETT -- Joe Ledgett was dressed in combat fatigues at Everett's Forest Park on Tuesday. [More]
By David Chircop, Herald Writer | August 20
Ellensburg police officer's death may be hantavirus case
SEATTLE -- The death of an Ellensburg police officer appears to be the second hantavirus infection in Washington in less than a week, and homeowners should be careful with fall cleaning, a state epidemiologist said Tuesday. [More]
By Donna Gordon Blankinship
Associated Press | August 20
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