[All coronavirus outbreak news]
No parades, but cemeteries open, flags up for Memorial Day
Recognizing the holiday is more complicated this year, but local groups are doing what they can.
More Local News
The town the virus seemed to miss: No cases counted in Index
Some in the town of 175 fear outsiders could bring in the virus. Others just want things to get back to normal.
Officials: Snohomish, other counties not ready for Phase 2
There are too many new daily cases and not enough testing or contact tracing to advance by June 1.
Sports
Stay or go? Local senior college athletes face tough decision
Whether to accept the NCAA’s offer of an extra year due to the missed spring season isn’t black and white.
Seahawks agree to deal with veteran running back
Carlos Hyde, who began his career in San Francisco, rushed for 1,070 yards for the Texans last season.
Life in Snohomish County
She reorganized the pantry to reduce food waste at home
With the help of a label maker, this mom is reorganizing foods by expiration date instead of type.
Rick Steves on foraging Europe’s markets for the perfect picnic
Your tummy will be full of delicious food and your mind will be stuffed with tasty memories.
Herald Business Journal
Small business relief effort inundated with 850 applications
The economy in and around Everett has struggled amid fallen revenues and uncertainty about the future.
‘Hundreds of millions’ in bogus jobless benefits paid out
Washington state has been reported as the top target of a Nigerian fraud ring.
Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Monday, May 25, Memorial Day
A sketchy look at the day in the coronavirus pandemic (and politics).… Continue reading
Editorial: If not for yourself, wear face masks for others
Masks aren’t perfect, but studies are showing they can help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Northwest
Washington colleges, universities brace for big budget hit
At community colleges, many hands-on vocational programs were canceled.
Guest workers worry their bodies won’t get back to Mexico if they die
Only cremated remains have been approved for repatriation.
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Officials: Snohomish, other counties not ready for Phase 2
Your backyard bonfire could put those with COVID-19 at risk
The town the virus seemed to miss: No cases counted in Index
Everett Farmers Market welcomes back walkers
Editorial cartoons for Saturday, May 23
$25 million allotted for Snohomish County’s hard-hit economy
Stay or go? Local senior college athletes face tough decision
