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Pent-up and masked-up, skiers hit the Stevens Pass slopes
Pass holders opened the season on Friday. The general public is welcome on Tuesday — reservations only.
Northwest
Short-staffed care homes to receive help from state
Six teams will work at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes and other long-term care providers.
Business
Crazy or just brave? These folks opened businesses this year
In spite of the pandemic, the number of new businesses is up sharply compared to last year.
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Cannabis sales surge, proving pot is pandemic-proof
There are more customers, and some regulars are stocking up — just in case there’s a shortage.
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Annual Providence breakfast fundraiser for children canceled
People can still donate online, with a free virtual story and printable coloring pages.
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COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise
A new exposure notification app is here, and vaccines are on the way, but the virus continues to…
Northwest
Canada: US border measures to last until virus under control
About 400,000 people crossed the world’s longest international border each day before the pandemic.
Nation-World
Airlines face ‘mission of the century’ in shipping vaccines
Cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, bikes and even donkeys may be needed to get the drug to rural areas.
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Five things to know about COVID vaccine planning
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Northwest
Kennewick teen one of 1st children in state to die from COVID
About 15% of cases in Washington are in young people up to age 19.
Northwest
Washington psychiatric hospital sees spike in COVID-19 cases
Officials are scrambling to find nurses to work on the COVID-19 ward and have offered overtime pay.
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Washington launches statewide COVID-19 notification app
Modeling predicted significant decreases in infections and deaths if at least 15% of people use the app.
Nation-World
Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
He does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
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Local economic relief programs to get $4.5 million infusion
The new cash will go to small businesses via city grant programs and Economic Alliance Snohomish County.
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Health district releases draft of COVID vaccine plan
Health care workers and long-term care residents would be among first to receive early doses.
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Virus outbreak reported at Whidbey long-term care facility
Eighteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Regency in Oak Harbor.
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Hospitals put to the test again as virus patients surge
With beds filling, the medical system girds for a worsening COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID outbreak at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
With record-high infection rates, the virus can make its way into any setting, a health official said.
Local News
COVID is making its way back into long-term care homes
More than 20 such facilities are dealing with outbreaks as countywide infections continue to rise.
Northwest
New shutdown expected to cost Washington restaurants $800M
The Washington Hospitality Association urged lawmakers to figure out ways to support hospitality businesses.