Local News
State health officials lay out next steps for vaccines
Vaccination efforts have moved more slowly than officials would like, with the logistics complicating rollout.
Local News
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.
Northwest
Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.
Local News
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.
Northwest
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.
Local News
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.
Opinion
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.
Northwest
145 employees at Costco near Yakima positive for COVID-19
The store remains open. More positive test results are expected.
Northwest
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.
Local News
Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions
An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.
Local News
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.
Local News
How long to quarantine after exposure to COVID
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
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.
Northwest
Virus vaccine distributed at site of first deadly cluster
More than 40 people connected with Life Care Center of Kirkland died.
Local News
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.
Local News
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…
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.
Local News
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.