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About 1,300 Providence nurses are walking out. Here’s what to know.
Nurses and their families plan to picket the Evertt hospital’s two campuses from Tuesday to Sunday.
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To help frequent 911 callers, South County expands paramedic program
Community paramedics based in Lynnwood find long-term solutions for chronic problems. The program will grow with nearly $1…
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Fell leads race to remain Snohomish County auditor
Garth Fell, who ran as a nonpartisan candidate, was leading fellow election insider Cindy Gobel by almost 20%…
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Providence Everett nurses plan to walk out Nov. 14
More than 1,300 nurses are set to picket for five days, saying they are fighting for safe staffing.
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Providence Everett nurses give 10-day strike notice
Nurse Julie Bynum said she and her colleagues don’t feel heard: “Now they’re going to be heard.”
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At Providence Everett, news of a nurses strike adds to worry for patients
After Everett nurses gave the hospital a 10-day strike notice Friday, questions loom for patients like Richard Phelps.
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Providence Everett staffing spurs nurses to authorize strike
Nearly 1,400 nurses approved a walkout if the hospital can’t come to terms on higher pay during understaffed…
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School board candidates to navigate financial woes in Marysville
Candidates say they’ll ask for more state money, as well as transparency in district spending.
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Election insiders face rematch for Snohomish County auditor
Incumbent Garth Fell is proud of his term. His colleague Cindy Gobel thinks she can do a better…
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Amid bankruptcy, Rite Aid to close Everett, Mill Creek, Lynnwood stores
With $4 billion in debt, the struggling chain is closing 154 stores nationwide, including in Everett, Mill Creek…
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Snohomish County gets ‘D+’ in overall health surveys
Self-reported health has declined since 2021, according to the annual Countywide Health and Well-Being Monitor.
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After patient dies waiting for care in Everett, family sues Providence
Cheyenna Costello sat over four hours in a hospital lobby with severe stomach pain. Her death was preventable,…
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Construction begins on Compass Health’s $68M care facility in Everett
The next phase of the Everett campus — a 72,000-square-foot facility on Broadway — is expected to serve…
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Infants’ deaths from unsafe sleeping far outpace other accidents
Nineteen infants died in two years in Snohomish County, when zero died from drownings or car crashes. Officials…
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What to know about COVID and other vaccinations in Snohomish County
New vaccines are available in Snohomish County. Here’s how and where to get them.
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Providence, Optum and Premera discuss challenges at Everett summit
Five panelists spoke on labor shortages, high costs and health care barriers Wednesday at Everett Community College.
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Dozens of Providence patients in medical limbo for months, even years
About 100 people are stuck in Everett hospital beds without an urgent medical reason. New laws aim for…
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County releases $114.5M housing, behavioral health plan
The five-year plan would fund 700 affordable housing units and more diverse behavioral health options in Snohomish County.
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The Everett Clinic changing name to parent company Optum in 2024
The parent company says the name change will not affect quality of care for patients in Snohomish County.
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New Snohomish County data show COVID-19 is on the rise
Two new variants spreading, and case rates have doubled since the beginning of August.