Northwest
Canada to let vaccinated US citizens enter country on Aug. 9
The rest of the vaccinated world can travel to the country starting Sept. 7.
Local News
Snohomish County winds down emergency response to COVID-19
Local leaders are shifting to long-term recovery, though the pandemic isn’t over, they say.
Opinion
Comment: National Mall to fly flags, one for every covid death
More than 600,000 white flags will be placed at the nation’s ‘front lawn’ as a memorial and a…
Northwest
Explainer: Washington tenants get modified eviction reprieve
Protections remain until Sept. 30 to give landlords and tenants sufficient time to access federal aid.
Local News
Reopening brings emotional triumphs and challenges
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Local News
Someone is about to win $1 million in state’s vaccine lottery
Check your phone: The final drawing is done and calls to winners are going out on Wednesday.
Local News
Geography defines who gets grocery hazard pay — and who doesn’t
The county required at least eight grocery stores to temporarily boost pay in unincorporated areas.
Business
Expect a mix of in-person and online college classes in fall
Class schedules and vaccination policies at Snohomish County’s higher-ed institutions will vary.
Local News
Plan to give some county staff $1,250 moves a step closer
The Snohomish County Council is to consider the criteria to receive the bonus later this month.
Business
Snohomish County businesses welcome state’s reopening
“It means the world being back at 100%,” Diamond Knot manager Korey MacKenzie said.
Local News
Governor and others celebrate end of pandemic restrictions
Going forward, the biggest concern is improving vaccination rates in areas that lag.
Local News
Optimistically, we’re ceasing a daily report of COVID numbers
With the state officially returning to near normalcy, we’re going to dial back coverage of pandemic data.
Opinion
Comment: Covid may linger as disease of inequity, as AIDS did
We have a chance to correct the racial and economic “injuries of inequality” for both diseases.
Local News
On Wednesday, Reopening Day, take a seat anywhere you like
As the governor lifts restrictions, health officials caution that the pandemic is not over.
Opinion
Editorial: Lifting restrictions doesn’t mean pandemic is over
Yes, let’s get back to our lives, but we have work to do to increase the number of…
Opinion
Comment: Covid-champion Australia is worried about Delta
Few nations have done as well to supress infections, yet Sydney ordered a two-week stay-home order.
Local News
‘A perfect storm’ of mixed emotions as state nears reopening
Pause before making decisions and act with compassion, says a Behavioral Health Strike Team psychologist.
Local News
Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict tenants who refuse to seek help through a relief program.
Local News
County Council OKs $1,250 payments to essential county staff
In a 3-2 vote, the council also approved hazard pay for grocery store workers.
Northwest
New vaccine lottery announced for military in Washington
Gov. Inslee said there were concerns they would be left out of a previously announced lottery.