The police union accused Chief Greg Elwin of “a lack of honesty and integrity.” He’s on paid leave.
“There is light at the end of the tunnel,” said Dr. Chris Spitters of the Snohomish Health District.
The process for choosing a new council member has taken a unique turn due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The federal government is “moving on” from the Everett location after next week, officials say.
More than 100 COVID-19 cases have been linked to long-term care facilities in Snohomish County.
“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.
