“We are taught … to not be alone.” As meeting sites closed in Everett, 12-step programs moved online.
Obstacles persist for the unsheltered amid the pandemic, even as some are relocated to motels.
Snohomish County public health officials declined to name the locations, citing patient privacy.
The Sheriff’s Office has also suspended fingerprinting services due to the coronavirus outbreak.
As of Friday, 17 infections — including two deaths — had been linked to Josephine Caring Community.
Advocates question where those without homes will quarantine and self-isolate during the pandemic.
Snohomish County, the Snohomish Health District and other localities are restricting operations.
“We already have a crisis in Washington state with a shortage of child care,” said one daycare owner.
It’s not clear when Snohomish County’s Carnegie Resource Center in Everett will reopen.
“I can tell you these are incredibly tough times for our staff,” said the CEO of Josephine Caring Community.
Hannah Tran, who wants to work with kids, is eying careers in pediatrics and communication science.
Kimberly-Clark has until the end of 2020 to remove the pollution, per pact with the Port of Everett.
Local organizers are working to dispel fears about privacy and security ahead of the 2020 count.
Snohomish County has dedicated 100th Street SW to a local champion for commercial air service.
Jared Mead, Stephanie Vignal and Kyoko Matsumoto Wright are the nominees for the District 4 seat.
The city manager and other officials would not confirm the department head’s employment status.
The first biennial spending plan will be adopted in 2022, offering staffers breathing room.
