Northwest
State lawmaker ill with COVID-19 in El Salvador
Doug Ericksen, a Republican who represents the 42nd District in Whatcom County, is sickened with COVID-19.
Opinion
Comment: Why mandates are working to drive up vaccinations
The mandates may relieve some of the regret of incorrectly judging the risks of covid vs. the vaccine.
Opinion
Comment: For parents weighing risks of covid-19 vs. vaccine
What we know about both finds the dangers of covid-19 outweigh any risk from the vaccine for kids.
Business
Report: 11,000 Boeing workers seek vaccination exemptions
Reuters says executives are scrambling to balance a company and federal mandate with the need to retain workers.
Northwest
U.S. reopens Canada border after 597 days of COVID closure
Ports are once again allowing crossings for tourism, shopping or visiting family and friends.
Opinion
Viewpoints: Doctor explains testing, safety for kids’ vaccine
A peditrician talks about the threat of covid-19 and how the vaccine for kids, 5 to 11, was…
Northwest
City of Seattle staffing strained due to vaccine mandate
Seattle’s vaccine mandate has exacerbated staffing shortages in major departments.
Local News
Kids ages 5 to 11 now eligible for vaccine in Washington
The COVID-19 shot approval comes as Snohomish County continues to see cases rise, especially in kids.
Opinion
Editorial: Parent’s vaccination right carries responsibility
Doubts and questions about a covid vaccine for kids should now be directed to the family doctor.
Northwest
Gov. Inslee lets eviction moratorium expire on Sunday
“You can’t have an economy ultimately where just nobody pays rent,” he said.
Opinion
Comment: The patriotic case for covid vaccines and mandates
We might not have a country, save for Washington’s order to inoculate his troops against smallpox.
Local News
A school vax mandate should wait, local health officers say
Snohomish County’s health officer, Dr. Chris Spitters, joined in a call to hold off on a K-12 vaccine…
Local News
Nearly 90% of Washington public school employees got the jab
As for the other 10%? Most got an exemption and a path to keep working. Only 470 people…
Northwest
Pfizer vaccines for younger kids expected in state next week
The Health Department estimates about 30% of parents will seek shots immediately for children ages 5-11.
Opinion
Comment: Florida offer to unvaccinated cops a political stunt
Florida’s governor shows more interest in political theater than in public health or the state’s economy.
Local News
Kids are big part of coronavirus surge in Snohomish County
After seven weeks in decline, the county’s case rate has increased. About a fifth of new cases were…
Northwest
Federal judge rejects bid to stop Washington vaccine mandate
Workers say their civil rights are being violated by the requirement they get vaccinated to keep their jobs.
Opinion
Comment: Cutting through the confusion over booster shots
Bottom line: For people facing higher odds of getting covid, the benefits of a booster outweigh the risks.
Local News
Mill Creek councilman invites unvaccinated officers to apply
Police said a staffing shortage could become a crisis. So the City Council approved hiring bonuses.
Opinion
Comment: Some airlines losing nerve on vaccine mandate
Reluctance to protect public health stands in contrast to WSU’s move to fire its football coach.