Twenty state senators are asking the president and Congress to authorize a war dog memorial in the nation's capital. Tens of thousands of such dogs were trained for scouting, guarding, tracking, detecting mines, flushing out tunnels, carrying ...

Before I pass the salt and pepper to the next Herald restaurant reviewers, I'd like to share some of my experiences, comments and favorite places I've encountered during the last seven years. But first -- the Herald's first-ever Restaurant Critic ...

Register photo/ LUKE WARK Erie County Board of Elections workers Jennifer Ferback and Julie Hoover at right hand out voting ballots and early voting cards to waiting Erie County residents Friday morning. The Board of Elections has had more than 10 ...

Sea Scout Ship No. 226 of Everett honored Georgia Malinsky for her outstanding leadership, service and commitment to the ship during the last four years. Brooke Bauman, 7, of Lake Stevens fulfilled her dream to donate pet food, treats, toys and money ...

Democrats looking to seize control of the Ohio House are closely watching two area races in northwest Ohio. Currently outnumbered by Republicans 53-46 in the lower chamber of the General Assembly, Democrats need a gain of four seats statewide to ...

Only 3 more days until we get after it again in the new year. I hope you're enjoying yourselves as 2005 comes to an end. If you have some thoughts on the old year or resolutions for the new one, you can post it here. Or start your own thread. Or wait ...