What you need to know about BPA

Washington lawmakers have approved a statewide ban on the chemical bisphenol A in baby bottles and other food containers for ages 3 and younger. Gov. Chris Gregoire is expected to sign the bill, which handily passed both houses last week. [More]

By Sarah Jackson
Herald Writer | March 16


Polish your driving skills at AAA refresher course

The AAA Driver Improvement Program is coming to Everett for those who would like to, or who are required to, take a defensive driving skills refresher course. [More]

March 16


Tricks to hold down your refined sugar intake

There is nothing wrong with a little sugar once in a while. After all, it makes food taste delicious. What would a bowl of oatmeal be without a swirl of brown sugar? [More]

Food Network Kitchens | March 16


Health calendar

Bastyr University: 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-602-3152; www.bastyr.edu. [More]

March 16


Today in History

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT In 1968, during the Vietnam War, the My Lai Massacre of Vietnamese civilians was carried out by U.S. Army troops; estimates of the death toll vary between 347 and 504. ON THIS DATE [More]

March 16


Seems Like Yesterday

50 years ago (1960) [More]

March 16



Dan Bates / The Herald |
Super Kid: Paige Woods, 18, Stanwood High School senior

“The Wedding Singer”: Stanwood High School senior Paige Woods plays the cousin of the bride in her school’s spring musical production, which continues this weekend. Her good friends Claire Kidd, Howard Willard and Taylor Riley also... [More]

March 15



Herald file |
Duo to dance at world competition

Though they didn’t win the top spot on national television, the young ballroom dancing duo of Erik Linder and Rickie Taylor hope to succeed on a worldwide scale. [More]

March 15


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