Local News
Community Transit issues vaccine requirement for employees
It starts with new hires this week, a vaccine or weekly negative test by Oct. 18, and full…
Local News
$90,000 fine doesn’t stop defiant Snohomish barber
Bob Martin appealed a state penalty for ignoring coronavirus rules and lost. It has not cut into his…
Northwest
More Seattle police showing proof of COVID vaccination
At least 292 officers still need to verify they’ve been fully vaccinated, a 62 decrease from Tuesday.
Local News
Could another winter COVID-19 wave be on the way?
The top local health officer says vaccination is the primary way to avoid another coronavirus surge.
Northwest
King County woman dies from rare J&J vaccine complication
Of the 12.5 million doses of J&J given, 38 people reportedly got blood clots and four have died.
Northwest
Rural Alaska at risk as COVID surge swamps faraway hospitals
Some patients can’t even find beds in Seattle or Portland.
Northwest
Seattle Police Chief urges staff to get vaccinated
Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz is urging employees to get vaccinated to prevent staff shortages.
Opinion
Comment: The old and young give the best pandemic life advice
Kids don’t know about the things they might get wrong, and older folks know not to fixate on…
Northwest
Patients in Idaho are consuming oxygen at ‘astounding rates’
One supplier asked hospital customers to conserve the resource where possible.
Opinion
Comment: ‘Natural immunity’ misleads on covid’s risks, dangers
Gaining immunity from a virus isn’t better or healthier than vaccination. In fact, it’s more dangerous.
Local News
Whidbey Island preschool quarantines after COVID-19 outbreak
Across the school district, 26 students and eight staff have tested positive for the virus this year.
Opinion
Comment: Vaccination mandates aren’t causing a worker exodus
Some will tell pollsters they’d rather quit, but the vast majority are getting jabbed to keep their paycheck.
Northwest
WA worker vaccination increases ahead of mandate deadline
Vaccination numbers for state workers are about 20% higher than earlier this month.
Local News
Almost 93% of county’s COVID deaths are among unvaccinated
EVERETT — The vast majority of Snohomish County residents who have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of…
Northwest
Washington to start offering COVID booster shots immediately
The booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to certain people.
Northwest
Eviction protections in Washington extended to Oct. 31
Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday the state’s eviction protections will be extended beyond Sept. 30.
Local News
Liias hired to help spread word on county recovery efforts
The lawmaker will guide communications for the new Office of Recovery. He isn’t leaving the state Senate.
Northwest
King County workers get more time for COVID-19 vaccine
The agreement, which covers about 10,000 workers, gives some slack for those who have been hesitant.
Northwest
Seattle mayor extends COVID eviction moratoriums
The moratoriums will remain in place through Jan. 15, rather than expiring at the end of September.
Local News
Snohomish County COVID rate declines a bit; risk still high
The number of patients hospitalized is still almost 100, with 16 people on ventilators.