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Boeing, Machinists call off negotiations

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The Boeing Co. and its Machinists union called off their latest round of negotiations Monday, according to a company statement. “In light of the current business environment and global market challenges we face, we had hoped we could find a way to move forward.

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    EVERETT – A Lynnwood serial burglar who broke into homes and touched young girls and women was sentenced to 8 years in prison today. Joseph Habte-Egzy, 19, told Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Gerald Knight he was sorry for what he did.

  • Long live the King (that would be Stephen) Mon Oct 13 4:36pm EDT

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    SEATTLE -- A former Everett attorney who admitted defrauding his clients now won't be sentenced until the end of October. Barry Hammer, 62, had been scheduled for sentencing Friday, but an extension to Oct. 31 has been granted at his attorney's request.

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    Sen. Val Stevens, running for her fourth term in the 39th District, is challenged by former Sultan police chief Fred Walser.

  • Students, faculty cheer new school Mon Oct 13 1:59pm EDT

    EVERETT -- It may take some time for Trinity Lutheran College to settle in a new place, but the city's new neighbor officially moved in Saturday afternoon.

  • Brockman's final chance at glory Mon Oct 13 1:59pm EDT

    Jon Brockman's UW career hasn't exactly gone as planned. After a Sweet 16 appearance in his freshman year, the Snohomish grad has yet to return to the NCAA Tournament.

  • Police believe '91 slaying was drug related Mon Oct 13 1:58pm EDT

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  • Look into the crystal ball Mon Oct 13 1:58pm EDT

    A lawmaker in Norway says she won't run for re-election after piling up thousands of dollars in phone calls to fortune-tellers on Parliament's tab.

  • Option Arm loan program killed Washington Mutual Mon Oct 13 1:58pm EDT

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  • Boeing, Machinists contract talks underway Mon Oct 13 1:58pm EDT

    Negotiators for the Boeing Co. and its Machinists union are meeting in an effort to end a labor strike now it its 37th day, according to the union.

  • Heating bills: Will yours get bigger? Mon Oct 13 1:58pm EDT

    Natural gas costs are expected to rise, while electricity bills will likely remain about the same.

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    Some say assisted suicide is about choice. Others say it could end up being about money.

  • Everett may add 20,000 residents Mon Oct 13 1:57pm EDT

    Annexing areas east of Silver Lake could bring the city millions in sales-tax revenue.

  • Youth for Christ volunteers plan variety of service projects Mon Oct 13 1:57pm EDT

    EVERETT -- Come Oct. 18, Snohomish County will turn a little more green. And for many social service agencies, it will be Christmas in October.

  • Orthodox service traces ancient traditions Mon Oct 13 1:57pm EDT

    EVERETT -- It was pure worship. Psalms and prayers chanted acappella in otherworldly tones. Incense lifted in a fragrant offering to God.

  • Granite Falls police catch suspect in car thefts, burglary Mon Oct 13 1:56pm EDT

    GRANITE FALLS -- A 22-year-old Granite Falls man was arrested Thursday night and booked into the Snoho mish County Jail on suspicion of burglary and car theft.

  • EdCC building student housing Mon Oct 13 1:56pm EDT

    The four-story apartment, scheduled to open next fall, will house 181 students.

  • Workers unearth memories Mon Oct 13 1:56pm EDT

    EDMONDS -- Time capsules are funny things. When they are remembered and opened with fanfare, even relatively interesting contents can be disappointing.

  • Mass transit, global warming divide 21st District candidates Mon Oct 13 1:56pm EDT

    Disagreements over the cause of global warming and how best to improve mass transit underscore the differences between the candidates in a Nov. 4 election contest in the 21st Legislative District.