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Monroe school official apologizes for ‘day drinkers’ comment

Monroe school official apologizes for ‘day drinkers’ comment

Jim Langston made the comment in reference to some parents, while frustrated about remote learning.

Monroe school official apologizes for ‘day drinkers’ comment
Dr. Spitters: We’re still in the middle of the pandemic

Dr. Spitters: We’re still in the middle of the pandemic

COVID metrics continue a positive trend, but masks and social distancing are here to stay, officials say.

Dr. Spitters: We’re still in the middle of the pandemic
Don’t miss out on up to $1,800 in unemployment back pay

Don’t miss out on up to $1,800 in unemployment back pay

The state says its ready to send out payments from a federal program. Certification is due Sunday.

Don’t miss out on up to $1,800 in unemployment back pay

Edmonds School District changes how cops cover its campuses

The district has opted for a less formal relationship that doesn’t station officers at every high school.

Rain and wind wash away much of the smoke, but be cautious

Rain and wind wash away much of the smoke, but be cautious

The air was expected to be potentially hazardous in most areas of Snohomish County until Saturday morning.

Rain and wind wash away much of the smoke, but be cautious
Two simultaneous health crises: Wildfire smoke, coronavirus

Two simultaneous health crises: Wildfire smoke, coronavirus

The smoke will linger this week. And the unhealthy air can bring symptoms easily mistaken for COVID-19.

Two simultaneous health crises: Wildfire smoke, coronavirus
Light rail’s Lynnwood Link inches forward, with massive beams
Light rail’s Lynnwood Link inches forward, with massive beams
Unemployment system overwhelmed by users and new claims

Unemployment system overwhelmed by users and new claims

The state Employment Security Department couldn’t process all the new information, leaving users frustrated.

Unemployment system overwhelmed by users and new claims
Dr. Spitters: ‘We’ve got a long way to go’ with COVID fight

Dr. Spitters: ‘We’ve got a long way to go’ with COVID fight

Cases are dropping, but don’t let your guard down, he said. Plus, one woman’s battle with the virus.

Dr. Spitters: ‘We’ve got a long way to go’ with COVID fight

You may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay

A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five weeks.

Overdose deaths spiked during pandemic shutdown, data shows

Overdose deaths spiked during pandemic shutdown, data shows

Local leaders point to anxiety, isolation and difficulty accessing drug treatment.

Overdose deaths spiked during pandemic shutdown, data shows

More good news: COVID infection rate continues to decline

Local leaders urge residents to keep wearing masks and to avoid large gatherings or parties.

Thousands are still waiting for unemployment in Washington

Some are waiting for thousands in backpay while others worry after losing the extra $600 each week.

Edmonds man charged for vandalizing ‘I Can’t Breathe’ artwork

Richard Tuttle faces up to a year in jail or a $5,000 fine. He allegedly told police he did it.

Inslee directs $40 million to aid the undocumented

Inslee directs $40 million to aid the undocumented

Approved applicants will receive $1,000. But payments may not be available until October.

Inslee directs $40 million to aid the undocumented
The JoJo washed ashore at Howarth Park in Everett. The city and state are working together to find out if they need to take control of the boat, or if the owner can move it on his own. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Stuck in the sand at Howarth Park, JoJo awaits her rescue

State and local agencies are monitoring the 45-footer that grounded at the beach earlier this week.

The JoJo washed ashore at Howarth Park in Everett. The city and state are working together to find out if they need to take control of the boat, or if the owner can move it on his own. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Study: Virus cases must drop for schools to safely reopen

Infection rates are flattening, data show, but Snohomish County is far from the recommended target.

Latest COVID spike may have peaked in July, data shows

New numbers are a positive step forward, but some metrics are headed in the wrong direction.

Health district reports 18 COVID-19 outbreaks in the county

Health district reports 18 COVID-19 outbreaks in the county

The locations, ranging from construction sites to salons to banks, combine for 43 virus infections.

Health district reports 18 COVID-19 outbreaks in the county

Everett Memorial Stadium to host COVID-19 test site again

The site provides capacity for 500 tests per day, the Snohomish Health District said.