Northwest
House facility access limited to vaccinated through January
Lawmakers and legislative employees at the Washington state House must be fully vaccinated to enter.
Local News
Rather than get vaccine, nearly 2,000 state workers lose jobs
Ten troopers north of Seattle, 54 Monroe prison workers and hundreds more across the state refused the governor’s…
Local News
With vaccine deadline here, some fired in Snohomish County
Some workers sought an injunction against Gov. Inslee’s mandate. That effort fell flat Monday, the deadline to get…
Opinion
Comment: Computer model shows lives saved by covid vaccines
By comparing states’ stastics, researchers determined 140,000 lives were saved as of May 9.
Local News
Union: Community Transit vaccine mandate puts jobs in ‘jeopardy’
Meanwhile, at King County Metro, a similar mandate has significantly boosted vaccination rates.
Northwest
Seattle Schools cuts bus routes due to driver shortage
Starting Monday, Seattle Public Schools is suspending 142 school bus routes due to a driver shortage.
Local News
Vaccine proof or negative test soon required at large events
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the new order, which goes into effect Nov. 15.
Northwest
Washington’s COVID-19 cases down across all age groups
The downturn comes weeks after the state passed a peak of infection driven by the delta variant.
Northwest
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
The move ends a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Life
Doctor clears up common misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccines
1. Breakthrough COVID-19 infections don’t mean the vaccines have failed. 2. The shots aren’t a one-and-done solution.
Local News
Organ donor gave Everett man a new life, until COVID hit
A 20-year-old man’s heart beat inside Bobby Nakihei, 62, of Bobby’s Hawaiian Restaurant in Lynnwood.
Business
Boeing says workers must get the COVID vaccine by Dec. 8
“Compliance with these requirements is a condition of employment,” says an internal company presentation.
Local News
COVID cases decline but local hospitals remain ‘under siege’
Coronavirus patients fill 62 hospital beds in Snohomish County. Expanded eligibility for vaccines could help.
Opinion
Comment: Kids’ vaccine won’t bring schools to ‘normal’ quickly
Distribution may not start until December, and some parents may be hesitant to vaccinate children.
Local News
Big push lands Lake Stevens Food Bank a slice of federal aid
When the County Council OK’d use of $56.6 million, it made a change, steering $600,000 to the nonprofit.
Local News
Inslee: No ‘massive disruptions’ as worker vax rates hit 90%
A surge in vaccinations has eased concern about service slowdowns ahead of a Monday deadline.
Local News
Mandate won’t keep unvaccinated teachers out of classrooms
Some Snohomish County school districts will require masks and COVID tests for employees to keep their jobs.
Local News
Vaccine compliance high among health care workers here
Providence reports 92%; Swedish 98%; EvergreenHealth in Monroe over 95%.
Northwest
Vaccination rates rise at WA agencies ahead of deadline
As of yesterday, the Department of Social and Health Services said 91% of its staff is vaccinated.
Northwest
Rep. McMorris Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19
In a statement, the eastern Washington Republican said her symptoms were mild.