Opinion
Comment: Can Europe offer insights into covid and schools?
The data aren’t always decisive, but the experiences there could offer U.S. schools some guidance.
Local News
Langley man builds automatic candy dispenser for Halloween
People are still finding ways to partake in the holiday’s celebrations in a safe manner.
Local News
Flying to see family, it was a risk that seemed like a must
After eight months of not seeing my 98-year-old mom, a trip to my Spokane hometown was short and…
Northwest
Washington joins multi-state review pact on COVID-19 vaccine
Inslee said he was “cautiously optimistic” that most people would choose to get the vaccine.
Local News
County records its highest COVID case count since March
Cases keep rising as people push indoors and don’t wear masks around friends or family, data show.
Local News
Despite virus scare at local 911 center, the calls don’t stop
A Snohomish County dispatcher tested positive for the virus last month. If not for precautions, it could’ve been…
Northwest
Washington submits virus vaccine distribution plan to CDC
The state is working with local government, health care providers and others.
Local News
Local leaders sound the alarm over the surge in COVID cases
Weeks into a third wave of COVID activity, case counts have already surpassed the previous spike.
Opinion
Comment: Herd immunity requires a vaccine or killing millions
We can’t reliably protect the vulnerable if we allow the disease to spread freely among young adults.
Northwest
Harborview: COVID outbreak killed a patient, infected staff
Ten staffers at the Seattle hospital have tested positive for COVID-19 and are isolating.
Northwest
Seattle-area man is 3rd in U.S. with 2nd confirmed COVID case
The patient, in his 60s, tested positive in early March and got sick against nearly 5 months later.
Northwest
Washington’s top public health officer to leave position
Dr. Kathy Lofy says she plans to focus on her own health and to connect with friends and…
Northwest
Inslee: 5 Washington counties can relax virus restrictions
There has been a “leveling out” of coronavirus risk between the five counties and the rest of the…
Local News
Schools told to pause resumption of classes as virus surges
Districts may continue in-person learning but shouldn’t bring more students back, health officials say.
Business
Mountlake Terrace-based health insurer Premera cuts 285 jobs
The layoff at Premera Blue Cross, prompted by the economic downturn, represents about 8.3% of its workforce.
Northwest
University of Washington virus outbreak continues to grow
There were 238 positive cases as of Monday morning among 16 sororities and fraternities.
Opinion
Comment: Media should make ‘truth sandwich’ of Trump falsehoods
Simply repeating his misstatements lends credibility. Fact-check them before and after relaying them.
Opinion
Comment: Want to help restaurants open up? #MaskUpWA
Efforts to encourage use of face masks helped counties reduce infection rates. We must keep it up.
Local News
Local libraries preparing to reopen at limited capacity
Everett Public Library and Sno-Isle Libraries leaders are forming plans to reopen, with no date set.
Local News
How do you teach auto shop remotely? Edmonds class finds out
For some local high school students, auto shop is the thing that keeps them from dropping out.