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State health officials lay out next steps for vaccines

Vaccination efforts have moved more slowly than officials would like, with the logistics complicating rollout.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Inslee said some COVID-19 restrictions in Washington will be eased beginning next week and the state will change its reopening plan to move from a county-based oversight system to one focused on regions. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Inslee’s new path for reopening economy could be long, bumpy

Snohomish County’s fate is linked to King and Pierce counties. Regions can move forward — and backward.

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Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington

Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.

Dr. George Diaz is vaccinated at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Friday. (Providence) 20201218

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11,000 in county have received first shot of COVID vaccine

The health district is working to speed the vaccination process and get more shots into arms.

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Longview restaurant hit with fine for COVID-19 violations

Stuffy’s II received official notice Monday of a temporary restraining order and $126,000 fine.

Everett firefighters on Dec. 26 began receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was administered by The Everett Clinic. (International Association of Fire Fighters Local 46)

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Firefighters roll up their sleeves for COVID vaccinations

‘We didn’t do it for us; we did it for the people we love: family, patients, friends and…

Opinion

Comment: Schools should reopen but not without managing risks

Reopening schools is not without risk, but school is important, and the risks can be reduced.

Business

Amid pandemic, 2020 was an historic year for unemployment

After record joblessness last April, Snohomish County has a long road back to a pre-pandemic economy.

Staff Sgt. Travis Snyder, left, receives the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 given at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Washington state, south of Seattle. Nurse Jose Picart, right, administered the shot. Vaccinations are scheduled to continue in the coming weeks for front-line medical workers and and others in high-priority positions at the base. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Comment: Why has Warp Speed slowed to a trot for vaccines?

As happened with PPE, distribution has been left to poorly funded state health departments.

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145 employees at Costco near Yakima positive for COVID-19

The store remains open. More positive test results are expected.

LaRae Munns, left, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Madigan Army Medical Center, receives one of the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 from nurse Goldie Martin, right, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state, south of Seattle. Vaccinations are scheduled to continue in the coming weeks for front-line medical workers and and others in high-priority positions at the base. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Only a fraction of vaccine has been used in Washington

Health officials estimate that about 500,000 people qualify for vaccination in the top priority group.

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2020 file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talks to reporters at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash.  State lawmakers across the country will be convening in 2021 with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic rippling through much of their work — and even affecting the way they work. After 10 months of emergency orders and restrictions from governors and local executive officials, some state lawmakers are eager to reassert their power over statewide decisions shaping the way people shop, work, worship and attend school  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions

An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.

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Island County nurses quit over concerns about COVID response

The state will take over case investigations and contact tracing as other health officials also leave.

Public Health Essentials! (Snohomish Health District)

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How long to quarantine after exposure to COVID

Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, prepares to receive his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the National Institutes of Health, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)

Opinion

Comment: How Anthony Fauci became the face of covid response

Fauci has worked on public health issues for four decades, including vital efforts to confront AIDS.

The single-story Life Care Center is seen Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Kirkland, Wash. Staff members who worked while sick at multiple long-term care facilities contributed to the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable elderly in the Seattle area, federal health officials said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Virus vaccine distributed at site of first deadly cluster

More than 40 people connected with Life Care Center of Kirkland died.

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As some unemployment expires, Washington issues $550 payment

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the $54 million Pandemic Relief Program, to be paid from CARES Act funds.

Bobby Warwick, a U.S. citizen, and his girlfriend Sarah Foo, of Canada, set up a makeshift tarp shelter at Peace Arch Park in Blaine, Wash. on November 22, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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I’ll meet you at the border: International love in a pandemic

For Bobby Warwick and Sarah Foo, a tarp at Peace Arch park has been the site of a…

Josh O'Connor, president of Sound Publishing and publisher of The Herald and Carrie Radcliff, advertising director of The Daily Herald on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Sound Publishing offers a new round of advertising grants

Businesses serving Snohomish County can take advantage of the media company’s second assistance program.

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Archbishop Murphy High School to continue hybrid reopening

Half the school, about 230 students, will be on the Everett campus each day for in-person learning.