Dr. Chris Spitters recommends everyone, even the vaccinated, mask up in public indoor spaces.
Snohomish County workers deemed essential will see the bump in paychecks starting in late September.
The Everett Police Department is taking steps to haul off two vessels stuck in the sand.
Local leaders are shifting to long-term recovery, though the pandemic isn’t over, they say.
Check your phone: The final drawing is done and calls to winners are going out on Wednesday.
The project came in $1.8 million under budget and includes a new five-story wing.
Investigators are unsure whether propane tanks inside the van caused the explosion.
“It means the world being back at 100%,” Diamond Knot manager Korey MacKenzie said.
Going forward, the biggest concern is improving vaccination rates in areas that lag.
Under a new order, landlords can only evict tenants who refuse to seek help through a relief program.
In a 3-2 vote, the council also approved hazard pay for grocery store workers.
Lack of affordable housing put the squeeze on buyers and drove up home prices across Snohomish County.
Union leaders say Providence’s latest offer includes low wages and cuts to benefits and paid leave.
The next drawing is Tuesday. Meanwhile, vaccine clinics are planned at various sites in Snohomish County.
Another proposal by County Executive Somers would boost hourly pay by $4 for grocery store workers.
And marijuana retailers can now offer a free joint to customers who get shots at on-site clinics.
Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.
