Business
Sisters closes, for now, as eateries enter another lockdown
The four-week ban on indoor dining has local restaurants pondering whether to shut their doors for good.
Local News
Physicians to strike, citing inadequate PPE and no breaks
Clinicians at Indigo Urgent Care facilities say they’re denied N95 masks when testing for COVID-19.
Local News
Drive-through food pantry packs Everett Mall parking lot
“The need is just overwhelming,” VOA volunteer said as hundreds of cars lined up for groceries.
Business
Inslee announces $135 million pandemic relief plan
The state will use CARES Act dollars to help businesses and people impacted by latest restrictions.
Business
Game over: After 10 years, last call at Everett’s AFK Tavern
The closing is due to COVID and the end of a lease. The owner hopes to reopen elsewhere…
Local News
Don’t cry, don’t pout, mask up: Santa is still coming to town
The malls plan to have him in person and socially distanced. “We need holiday cheer,” says a mall…
Opinion
Comment: How Biden can beat covid-19 — and the next pandemic
Biden can use the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate the efforts of several agencies.
Local News
As COVID spreads, Snohomish County jury trials stopped again
Trials in District Court could resume in a month. Superior Court jury trials are on hold until 2021.
Local News
Back to remote learning for Monroe district’s first-graders
The switch comes after some in-person classes, and a warning that teachers could be fired for not showing…
Local News
Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining
They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.
Sports
WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports
Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.
Northwest
U.S. Rep. Newhouse has tested positive for the coronavirus
“My symptoms remain mild, and I am following CDC guidelines,” he wrote in a tweet.
Local News
Virus case count ‘explosive’: Hospitalizations, deaths rising
Snohomish County broke the new-cases record for a second straight week. Hospitals are bracing for a surge.
Northwest
Dr. Umair A. Shah named new Washington secretary of health
He “will help us lead Washington state through the next crucial phase of this pandemic,” said Gov. Inslee.
Northwest
300 attend wedding near Ritzville, leading to virus outbreak
County officials said attendees diagnosed with COVID-19 have been linked to two subsequent outbreaks.
Life
10 Snohomish County restaurants offering Thanksgiving to go
If you’d like to pick up an order of turkey, ham, salmon or prime rib for your Zoomsgiving,…
Opinion
Commentary: Local health districts key to covid vaccinations
Investments in supplies and staff must be made now to ensure a successful rollout of vaccines.
Business
Businesses brace for another round of COVID restrictions
They survived the closures in the spring but worry about what lies ahead as the infection spreads.
Local News
Monroe teachers who resist in-person classes could be fired
The district is bringing first-graders back to schools Tuesday. Their usual teachers might not be there.
Northwest
State Republicans say they’ve been iced out of decision making
Some GOP lawmakers have previously claimed that the restrictions due to COVID-19 were costing lives.