Northwest
Gov. Inslee asks feds for medical staffing help with COVID-19
The state also requested Department of Defense personnel “to assist with the current hospital crisis.”
Opinion
Comment: Does too strong a message turn some from vaccine?
For those who put a high value on freedom, mandates and directives can push them even further away.
Local News
At limited capacity, Evergreen State Fair draws 181,000
Organizers say this year’s visitors enjoyed experiencing the fair with “a little more shoulder room.”
Opinion
Comment: Unions not against vax mandate; they just want a say
With a few exceptions, most unions favor the mandates, but they want to negotiate implementation.
Northwest
King County to require vaccine or test for events, eateries
Proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test will be required to enter certain establishments.
Local News
Local hospitals continue to fill while COVID cases plateau
Meanwhile, cases are popping up at Snohomish County schools, causing many to quarantine at home.
Business
12 Snohomish County aero firms get $19M for job protection
The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection grants could save 2,280 Washington jobs for up to six months.
Northwest
Thousands of state workers seek exemptions to vaccine mandate
Not everyone who applies for an exemption will be granted one.
Local News
County prosecutor, judges impose vaccine mandate on workers
Employees must comply by Nov. 1 in superior and district courts and Nov. 15 in the prosecutor’s office.
Northwest
Police, prison officers, ferry workers sue over vax mandate.
More than 90 workers filed the case in Walla Walla County, saying the mandate is unconstitutional.
Local News
Snohomish man allegedly assaulted brother over vaccine
A fight over COVID-19 vaccinations ended with minor injuries, hurt feelings and one man in jail.
Northwest
Anti-mask protesters return to Vancouver school
Protesters returned to the grounds of a Vancouver high school on Friday despite a court order.
Local News
One union OKs deal with state on governor’s vaccine mandate
Talks continue with other unions amid concern there might be a worker exodus ahead of the Oct. 18…
Northwest
King County to fund theaters, arts with $20M in COVID aid
The federal COVID-19 recovery funds will go to theaters, music venues, clubs and other spaces.
Opinion
Comment: Study shows masks work, widespread use is possible
Research in Bangladesh confirmed masks cut the spread of covid and hit on ways to promote their use.
Local News
Masks required at big outdoor events; vax mandates expanded
The governor’s mask order, which takes effect Monday, comes as COVID-19 infections rise and hospital ICUs fill up.
Opinion
Comment: Travel during pandemic is a disaster; it shouldn’t be
Relaxing restrictions, while requiring vaccination, could aid tourism and efforts against covid.
Opinion
Comment: Why vaccine skeptics are all in for ivermectin
Convinced of medical science’s alleged ulterior motives, skeptics would rather trust their own ‘research.’
Opinion
Comment: It’s simple; getting covid vaccine can save your life
News of ‘breakthrough’ cases for the vaccinated doesn’t change vaccines’ safety and effectiveness.
Life
What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots
A third dose, or a booster vaccine against COVID, will likely work similar to the annual flu shot.