Opinion
Comment: Second wave in Sweden cast doubts on lax response
Its ‘trust-based’ approach to social distancing has it leading its neighbors in per-capita deaths.
Local News
5,000-6,000 vaccine doses to land in the county this week
The historic milestone comes while hospitalizations and deaths from COVID remain high.
Local News
Pandemic interview: Dr. Spitters and Executive Somers
The two key officials talked with us about next steps in the ongoing response to COVID-19.
Opinion
Comment: Free society needs individual rights and mandates
Our rights become worthless if we don’t act to protect the health and well-being of those around us.
Local News
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Washington
About 3,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrived at UW Medical Center in Seattle early Monday.
Local News
COVID vaccine expected to land in Snohomish County this week
At least one county hospital will be getting early doses of the Pfizer vaccine, officials said.
Nation-World
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
The first of two shots are expected to be given to health care workers and nursing home residents.
Opinion
Viewpoints: Covid’s deadly racial inequities can’t be ignored
Covid doesn’t discriminate, but our responses to it do. Here are four keys to ending the disparities.
Northwest
Inslee: Virus vaccination could begin Tuesday in Washington
The Western States Scientific Safety Review committee examined federal data, approved Pfizer doses.
Business
Outdoor dining anchors some restaurants around Puget Sound
For some, serving customers on sidewalks and in the street has been a way to stay in business.
Opinion
Comment: Prisoners weren’t sentenced to die of covid-19
A Monroe inmate says they should be included among the high-risk populations to be vaccinated sooner.
Northwest
Washington shipping N95 masks in bulk from its stockpile
The state is hoping to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Local News
Shredding in the age of COVID: A report from Stevens Pass
Our reporter hit the slopes to find out how the resort’s virus precautions work in practice.
Northwest
Child mistreatment reports drop in Washington amid pandemic
The figures suggest that some student abuse is going undetected while kids are away from teachers.
Local News
Governor extends COVID-19 restrictions until Jan. 4
Jay Inslee also announced another $50 million in economic relief and could boost unemployment payments.
Opinion
Commentary: ‘Business as usual’ won’t work against covid
Americans were willing to sacrifice during the 1918 flu and world wars; we need a return to that…
Local News
Monroe inmates said to be feeling ‘extreme stress and dread’
Prisoners at the Monroe Correctional Complex are bracing for a second virus outbreak.
Opinion
Comment: Finding balance between certainty and speed
The glacial pace of approval for HIV/AIDS treatments led to finding a compromise for covid vaccines.
Business
More deadlines loom for local small-business grant programs
Those in Everett and Stanwood must apply by Monday. Monroe and other cities are giving more time.
Local News
COVID outbreak at Stanwood home reaches 170 cases, 15 deaths
It could be the largest long-term-care outbreak the state has seen during the pandemic.