Opinion
Comment: Phamacies must be part of Covid vaccination network
Some regulatory barriers may need to be eased to allow better access to vaccines when available.
Local News
‘I know what hunger is,’ so at age 86 she’s a food bank donor
Mill Creek workers helped deliver her big donation. Experts see a critical need for food assistance.
Local News
Unemployment system overwhelmed by users and new claims
The state Employment Security Department couldn’t process all the new information, leaving users frustrated.
Opinion
Comment: Front-line workers call for medical care for all
A state work group is discussing how to build a universal health care system; your voice is needed.
Opinion
Comment: Break’s over, Congress; renew $600 checks for jobless
There’s scant evidence that the earlier additional benefit discouraged people from looking for work.
Local News
Dr. Spitters: ‘We’ve got a long way to go’ with COVID fight
Cases are dropping, but don’t let your guard down, he said. Plus, one woman’s battle with the virus.
Local News
You may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…
Local News
What to know as a school year without precedent begins
Grades will be given and roll taken. There will be recess and passing time between online classes.
Opinion
Harrop: Why would Trump want to repeat Sweden’s deadly mistake?
Sweden largely stayed open to build herd immunity, but it now has a higher mortality rate than the…
Local News
There are some things students just shouldn’t try at home
Sno-Isle Tech will have limited in-person classes for a chance “to see it, feel it, touch it, do…
Opinion
Comment: Virtual learning is tough; why did it come to this?
Kids — and parents — are struggling with the technology. Our collective failure with Covid is to blame.
Local News
Snohomish County offers pandemic relief to local nonprofits
The program uses federal CARES Act money to help nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Local News
And so it begins: A school year like no other, thanks to pandemic
In Darrington, masked teachers met with masked parents well removed from their classrooms.
Local News
‘You can’t imagine the joy,’ vet says of war’s end 75 years ago
Marysville’s Farlan Dubarry fought on Okinawa. Before the pandemic, he was invited to Hawaii ceremony.
Business
5 transportation projects to help get business moving again
Some of these are works in progress. Others are already boosting commerce during the pandemic.
Northwest
National Guard headed to Pullman to help slow coronavirus
Police there are issuing tickets to people who are gathering in violation of laws to curb the outbreak.
Local News
Spread of coronavirus continues to slow in Snohomish County
The latest tally shows a decrease in the infection rate — to almost half of what it was…
Local News
School’s back in session but learning will be from a distance
Pandemic is forcing all Snohomish County public schools to begin the year with remote learning
Business
To survive, century-old boat builder needs college football
Football money powers college rowing programs, which keep Pocock Racing Shells in Everett afloat.
Business
Everett offers more pandemic relief grants to businesses
A second round of COVID-19 funding offers small business in the city grants of up to $20,000.