As omicron surges, frustrations and challenges mount in correction facilities
More than 10% of those in state prisons are infected. “We’re kind of in this Twilight Zone cycle,” one prisoner said.
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Annual homeless count could shed light on pandemic’s impact
Snohomish County canceled its 2021 point-in-time count. Officials hope this year’s will bring clarity.
Tsunami warning fizzled, but future threat to Whidbey is real
State and county officials have long warned about the possibility of a tsunami striking the island.
Sports
Community roundup: GP grad shines again for Chicago State
Plus, professional bull riding is coming to Everett, former Silvertips are headed to the Olympics and more.
GALLERY: Jackson, Everett girls bowlers hit the lanes
The Timberwolves brought a 13-1 record into the match with the state tournament fast approaching.
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Life in Snohomish County
No more gnarly feet: This ‘Wounded Warrior’ gets pedicures
Keith Reyes, 64, visits a Stanwood nail salon for “foot treatments” that help soothe blast injuries.
Baked Eggs Florentine: A brunch favorite inspired by a queen
The kitchen manager at Quil Ceda Creek Casino shares a dish that pays homage to a spinach-crazy 16th century monarch.
Herald Business Journal
Child care’s heightened burden takes parents out of workforce
One Snohomish County mom said she couldn’t return to work “because I didn’t have child care and I wouldn’t be able to afford it.”
Businesses and nonprofits plan to push through COVID in 2022
“You can’t just wait until the fog clears,” says one business owner. Here’s what he and others are planning.
Economic Alliance launches new diversity and equity program
Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Regulators OK doubling of composting operation in Stanwood
Everett bar owner arrested again on new sexual assault charges
Microsoft to review workplace harassment, including Bill Gates allegations
Opinion
Editorial: Keep ‘Mockingbird’ on Mukilteo ninth-graders’ list
Concerns about the 1960 novel are legitimate, but allow students to learn from those criticisms.
Northwest
Tsunami warning fizzled, but future threat to Whidbey is real
State and county officials have long warned about the possibility of a tsunami striking the island.
Lawsuit: Washington’s new majority Latino district is a ‘facade’
The legal action targets state Legislative District 15 in Yakima.
Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Whidbey environment group isn’t suing county for first time in 25 years
US plans $50B wildfire fight where forests meet suburbia
Snoqualmie ski resort cuts some operations after losing power
In California pot market, a hazy line between legal and not
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