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Snohomish Islamic society’s interfaith celebration draws many
Sheriff Adam Fortney was one of the many who attended the meet-and-greet at the new mosque.
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Officials urge vaccinations as Delta variant takes root
Dr. Chris Spitters recommends everyone, even the vaccinated, mask up in public indoor spaces.
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$1,250 pandemic bonuses approved for some county employees
Snohomish County workers deemed essential will see the bump in paychecks starting in late September.
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Abandoned boats washed up at Howarth Park slated for removal
The Everett Police Department is taking steps to haul off two vessels stuck in the sand.
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Snohomish County winds down emergency response to COVID-19
Local leaders are shifting to long-term recovery, though the pandemic isn’t over, they say.
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Someone is about to win $1 million in state’s vaccine lottery
Check your phone: The final drawing is done and calls to winners are going out on Wednesday.
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The renovated county courthouse: Under budget and now open
The project came in $1.8 million under budget and includes a new five-story wing.
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U-Haul van explodes near downtown Edmonds; no injuries
Investigators are unsure whether propane tanks inside the van caused the explosion.
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Snohomish County businesses welcome state’s reopening
“It means the world being back at 100%,” Diamond Knot manager Korey MacKenzie said.
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Governor and others celebrate end of pandemic restrictions
Going forward, the biggest concern is improving vaccination rates in areas that lag.
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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict tenants who refuse to seek help through a relief program.
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County Council OKs $1,250 payments to essential county staff
In a 3-2 vote, the council also approved hazard pay for grocery store workers.
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Snohomish County home values soar in latest assessment
Lack of affordable housing put the squeeze on buyers and drove up home prices across Snohomish County.
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Everett nurses threaten to strike as contract talks stall
Union leaders say Providence’s latest offer includes low wages and cuts to benefits and paid leave.
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5 Everett residents win vaccine lottery prizes in first week
The next drawing is Tuesday. Meanwhile, vaccine clinics are planned at various sites in Snohomish County.
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One-time payments of $1,250 proposed for some county workers
Another proposal by County Executive Somers would boost hourly pay by $4 for grocery store workers.
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Vaccine lottery’s first $250,000 winner to be picked Tuesday
And marijuana retailers can now offer a free joint to customers who get shots at on-site clinics.
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As vax rates ease, here come the prizes — including $1 million
Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.
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Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.
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Vaccination rates in the county vary greatly by location
In some ZIP codes, the rate is as low as 38%. In more-urban areas, it’s as high as…