The variance request will go to the state if approved by the Board of Health and the County Council.
The economy in and around Everett has struggled amid fallen revenues and uncertainty about the future.
In all, the County Council has OK’d nearly $75 million in federal CARES money. Only $70 million more to go.
The county, accused of not hiring enough security staff for a sponsored event, admitted no fault.
“It’s definitely not fair,” said one undocumented woman from Everett, adding that she pays taxes.
If the state works out kinks in a new plan, all nursing homes could get similar widespread testing.
Navigating the registration process is tricky — especially without an e-mail or internet connection.
Greg Elwin, who knew his daughter was wanted, let her live with him while she got back on her feet.
Records obtained by The Daily Herald say Chief Greg Elwin let a fugitive — a relative — live in his home.
County residents are increasingly asking for government and nonprofit help to meet basic needs.
Lawsuits accused the former county prosecutor of inappropriate behavior. The county admits no fault.
Amid COVID-19, the uninsured rate jumped from 7% to 13% in Snohomish County — the biggest spike in the state.
The Snohomish Health District reviewed 1,118 cases and found the highest incidence among Hispanics.
Can’t sew? No problem. Neither could Nikki Speaks, founder of a group that has made 3,000 masks.
The County Council also passed a hiring freeze on Monday to offset an expected revenue shortfall.
As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, broad testing and contact tracing will be crucial, experts say.
A public notice warned of foreclosure due to a $10 million debt. But Integral Northwest says it’s a minor hangup.
Officials are considering a hiring freeze and other steps to offset the pandemic’s economic impacts.
Outbreaks were identified at four more Snohomish County care homes, while others have a single confirmed case.
The Mill Creek-area Democrat is a state representative and will replace Terry Ryan, who stepped down.
