Opinion
Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating kids
With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.
Local News
Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
Local News
Washington schools to open full time in fall, masks required
Officials are recommending COVID-19 vaccinations but are not requiring them for in-person instruction.
Local News
For real, these Lakewood pupils are back in class full time
Elementary and middle school students are getting in-person instruction five days a week.
Local News
Snohomish County expected to stay in Phase 3, officials say
County Executive Dave Somers expects the governor to extend a freeze in status if cases continue to be…
Local News
Vaccinated seniors are largely missing COVID’s fourth wave
The high level of protection for seniors is proof that vaccines work, health experts say.
Opinion
Comment: Schools, businesses can legally mandate vaccination
Public and private entities have well-established authority to impose vaccination requirements.
Local News
Inslee orders two-week pause on counties sliding back phases
Snohomish County, and much of Washington, had braced for reversion to Phase 2 of reopening plan
Northwest
Some events can increase capacity with vaccinated sections
The rule applies to ballgames, graduations and other gatherings for counties in Phases 2 or 3.
Opinion
Comment: Vaccine ‘passports’ coming; and that’s a good thing
Criticism will ease as certification opens up more events and places to those vaccinated.
Local News
Snohomish County almost certain to fall back to Phase 2
Public health officials are pleading with unvaccinated Washingtonians to get their shots.
Opinion
Commentary: Weighing risks, benefits favors getting vaccine
For a Mill Creek dentist, getting vaccinated was about protecting herself, her family and her patients.
Local News
Fake coronavirus test sites pop up in Edmonds
Fraudulent health care workers were collecting birth dates and other personal information.
Local News
WSU Everett is requiring students and staff to be vaccinated
Exemptions will be allowed for medical, religious or personal reasons, and for remote learners.
Local News
Snohomish County on verge of slipping back to Phase 2
Meanwhile, the county is altering its vaccination effort as demand for shots begins to slow.
Local News
1 in 3 Snohomish County adults now fully vaccinated
It’s easier than ever to get a dose as demand for vaccines begins to slow across Washington.
Opinion
Comment: Nursing was already dangerous before covid hit
We wouldn’t send firefighters into burning buildings without proper gear; yet nurses are reusing PPE.
Opinion
Commentary: Getting vaccines around world requires activism
As it was over AIDS drugs, the WTO must be pressured to approve a waiver to patent protection.
Local News
Federal agencies end 11-day pause of Johnson Johnson vaccine
The shot’s benefits outweigh the risk of rare but serious blood clots, health officials said.
Northwest
CDC investigating woman’s death after J&J vaccine in Oregon
Health officials say it’s not certain that her death is related to the vaccination.