Local News
We just surpassed last winter’s coronavirus infection rate
County officials, meanwhile, are considering an outdoor-event mask requirement and vaccine verification.
Local News
Oak Harbor school board disrupted a 2nd time by anti-maskers
Future meetings will be virtual “for the safety of staff, students and community,” the district said.
Northwest
King County moves toward vaccine verification system
The verification system could go into effect next month at places like clubs, theaters and stadiums.
Local News
State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
Northwest
Idaho hospitals begin rationing health care amid COVID surge
Cases have skyrocketed in the state, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.
Local News
Essential workers to receive up to $1,250 starting Sept. 22
Over 1,900 in Snohomish County will get the bonuses for their frontline work during the pandemic.
Sports
Seahawks, Sounders, Kraken to require proof of vaccination
UW and WSU also join the Seattle professional teams and announce updated attendance guidelines.
Local News
Trooper doesn’t want the vaccine, and locals want to hire him
Troopers willing to leave over the governor’s vaccine mandate could be coming to a department near you.
Local News
County’s $80M proposal will prioritize COVID-19 response
Economic recovery projects may lose money in the next round of American Rescue Plan Act spending.
Local News
‘Critical time’: 101 hospitalized here, 25 on ventilators
As people gather over the holiday weekend, officials warn the health care system is in critical condition.
Northwest
Anti-mask protests force 3 schools into lockdown
The far-right activists falsely believed the schools were arresting non-mask wearing children.
Northwest
108 cases of COVID-19 linked to Northwest Washington Fair
Whatcom County health officials said the number may increase as they continue to investigate.
Local News
Edmonds closes city buildings to public as COVID cases rise
The closures begin Friday. City staff will continue to offer services by email, phone and online.
Northwest
King County reinstating outdoor mask mandate due to COVID-19
Facemasks will be required for outdoor events of 500 or more people, vaccinated or not.
Local News
Masks on, at a distance, students begin a new year of school
Nervous and excited students filtered back into classrooms full-time in five districts in Snohomish County.
Business
Edmonds offers grants to small businesses affected by COVID
Grants of up to $10,000 will be available to up to 50 eligible businesses this year.
Northwest
Seattle Children’s Hospital confirms 1st COVID-19 death
Hospital leaders throughout the state warn of growing numbers of infections in children.
Opinion
Editorial: Mob’s actions at school board meeting unacceptable
Protesters’ verbal abuse and disruption of a Marysville School Board meeting should not be tolerated.
Opinion
Comment: There is no silver bullet that can defeat covid-19
As effective as vaccination is, it must be paired with masks, good ventilation and other steps.
Opinion
Comment: Why statistics can mislead on vaccination’s efficacy
Israel’s higher rate of covid hospitalizations among the vaccinated doesn’t necessarily reflect what’s happening.