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Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to graduate
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before…
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Governor: Educators are now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
“This should give educators more confidence,” Jay Inslee said. Other frontline workers could soon be next.
Opinion
Comment: As covid wanes, expect its political battles to grow
More than just vaccine opposition, debates will continue about immunity and how we move forward.
Local News
Report shows vaccine inequities in Snohomish County
The county’s Hispanic population is getting doses at a third of the rate of white residents.
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Marysville grandmother, 96, was one in half a million lost
In a week when the president took time to mourn COVID deaths, local families were grieving, too.
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Inslee: All of Washington to stay in Phase 2 for a few weeks
The governor issued a weekslong pause on regions moving backward, but has yet to outline a Phase 3.
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Federal package could drive more than $10B to Washington
The state would get $7.6B for COVID response, schools and child care. Snohomish County is in line for…
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Snohomish County to receive its largest shipment of vaccines
Even as case counts drop, researchers are finding a growing number of COVID variants in the state.
Northwest
Utility disconnection moratorium extended until July 31
In addition, utilities will continue to waive late fees and deposits through Jan. 27, 2022.
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Edmonds, Mukilteo are reopening for some classes next month
As those districts prepare for second-graders, Snohomish joins the study of COVID transmission on campus.
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State health leader: We have a plan, we don’t have the supply
Two months after the COVID vaccine landed in Washington, many still struggle to secure their shots.
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Getting Dad, 98, the shot was more than he could do alone
Helped by technology, I managed to get a shot in Arlington. For many, online scheduling is a barrier.
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Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package
The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.
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A brown-bag reprieve for Arlington workers issuing vaccines
With about 1,400 people to vaccinate a day, lunch from Everett’s Kindred Kitchen was a welcome break last…
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Snohomish County gets fewer first doses than usual this week
Most of the incoming supply is reserved for second shots, following a statewide policy.
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Inslee offers school districts state-funded COVID testing
The “Learn to Return” plan is intended to speed school reopenings with an added layer of confidence.
Northwest
Officials: Funds needed to ensure vaccine reaches minorities
State health officials found that Black, Hispanic and multi-racial populations are under-vaccinated.
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Local report finds few COVID cases spread through classrooms
Of 285 COVID cases linked to Snohomish County schools since fall, 53 were traced to in-school transmission.
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Most counties cleared for Inslee’s Phase 2, joining Snohomish
The governor also announced another infusion of aid for struggling businesses, renters and landlords.
Northwest
Most of state will be in Phase 2 of reopening plan next week
Snohomish County, in the Puget Sound region, met the standard two weeks ago and is in Phase 2.