Natalie Kahn

At the Lifelong office in Everett, community members created these wings to honor the victims of the AIDS epidemic. Each feather contains the name of a friend or loved one lost to the disease. (Natalie Kahn / The Herald)

A daily pill could virtually end HIV, if people only knew to get it

Less than a quarter of Washingtonians at highest risk of HIV use PrEP. Why so low? “Stigma,” an Everett nurse practitioner said.

 

FILE - This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. A leading doctor who chairs a World Health Organization expert group described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as "a random event" that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File)

Snohomish Health District hiring full-time monkeypox task force

The county is gearing up for more cases. The outbreak will be evaluated weekly to decide if a four-person team is merited.

 

FILE - This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. A leading doctor who chairs a World Health Organization expert group described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as "a random event" that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File)

Monkeypox case count rises to 6 in Snohomish County

Meanwhile, cases in the state have roughly doubled every week. Most of those have been in neighboring King County.

 

Tala Davey-Wraight, 3, is thrown in the air by her dad Oscar Davey-Wraight, one of the Summer Meltdown headliners also known as Opiuo, during Cory Wong’s set on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Some growing pains, lots of nostalgia as Meltdown returns at new venue

Summer Meltdown is in its 20th year. Attendees of the four-day festival converged on the new riverfront grounds Thursday.

Tala Davey-Wraight, 3, is thrown in the air by her dad Oscar Davey-Wraight, one of the Summer Meltdown headliners also known as Opiuo, during Cory Wong’s set on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Teenagers tube the waters of the Pilchuck River Wednesday afternoon in Snohomish, Washington on July 20, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

28 cooling centers open in Snohomish County amid weeklong heat wave

Some places will get into the upper 90s. Firefighters are bracing for swift water rescues, heat stroke and more.

Teenagers tube the waters of the Pilchuck River Wednesday afternoon in Snohomish, Washington on July 20, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
FILE - This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. A leading doctor who chairs a World Health Organization expert group described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as "a random event" that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File)

Monkeypox vaccine supply ‘severely limited,’ but more is on the way

Most people in at-risk groups still cannot get vaccinated in Washington, as the state awaits more federal shipments.

FILE - This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. A leading doctor who chairs a World Health Organization expert group described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as "a random event" that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File)
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Snohomish County confirms 2nd monkeypox case

Cases in Washington have nearly tripled in the past week. The first case in Snohomish County was reported July 8.

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Warmer weather brings increased risk of window falls

A 5-year-old was critically injured when he fell from a second-story window Saturday. It’s the fourth fall this year.

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Chris Rutland and son Julian buy fireworks from the Big House of Boom stall at Boom City on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

At Tulalip’s Boom City, fireworks are a family tradition

Generations have grown up at the Fourth of July institution. “Some people make good money, some are just out here for the pastime.”

Chris Rutland and son Julian buy fireworks from the Big House of Boom stall at Boom City on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People gather to watch the Thunder on the Bay Fireworks from Legion Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Festivities abound in Snohomish County this Fourth of July

Here’s where to find local parades, street fairs and fireworks shows.

People gather to watch the Thunder on the Bay Fireworks from Legion Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
“Nature loungers” Leia Fania, 5, and Luke Fania, 7, enjoy the weather, have lunch and eye the birds on the Mukilteo beach in  Mukilteo, Washington on June 24, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Summer starts on sweltering note with year’s first heat wave

Forecasters say stay cool, and stay safe, as a heat wave could bring temperatures approaching 90 degrees this weekend.

“Nature loungers” Leia Fania, 5, and Luke Fania, 7, enjoy the weather, have lunch and eye the birds on the Mukilteo beach in  Mukilteo, Washington on June 24, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cassie Franklin, mayor of Everett, hands out laptops to kids at the South Everett/Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club in Everett, Washington on Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022.  The laptops are part of Comcast Digital Equity Initiative that will give away 400 laptops. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

400 youths will get a free laptop in effort to boost digital literacy

Forty-five kids received one Wednesday at the South Everett/Mukilteo Boys Girls Club. Comcast is giving them out.

Cassie Franklin, mayor of Everett, hands out laptops to kids at the South Everett/Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club in Everett, Washington on Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022.  The laptops are part of Comcast Digital Equity Initiative that will give away 400 laptops. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Ridley Biggs, 5, right, learns how to cast with her father Mike Biggs as it starts to rain on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Welcome to Juneuary: It’s a little dreary, but it’s not all bad news

“Cool and wet have been the theme for the Pacific Northwest,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Jacob DeFlitch.

Ridley Biggs, 5, right, learns how to cast with her father Mike Biggs as it starts to rain on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People venture out towards exposed eelgrass beds during the lowest tide in over a decade Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Puget Sound’s lowest tides in years unveil a world of sea life

The moon’s wobble is responsible for the lowest tides in 13 years. There are more chances this week to explore beaches.

People venture out towards exposed eelgrass beds during the lowest tide in over a decade Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett

Rally in support of gun control set for Saturday in Everett

The event will begin at 1 p.m. downtown, followed by a march through the city.

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Bothell

Slain Bothell father identified; son remains in custody

Gavin Wollman is accused of killing his father, Robert Wollman, who was found dead Friday morning.

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