The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

Business

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.

Viewpoints: Finding a vaccine only part of the battle

Opinion

Viewpoints: Finding a vaccine only part of the battle

Production and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine will be complicated. We need to plan for it now.

Local News

COVID testing continues at Everett Memorial Stadium lot

The health district is also offering testing Tuesday at the Lynnwood Food Bank.

Cancelled by COVID: Life without the Evergreen State Fair

Local News

Cancelled by COVID: Life without the Evergreen State Fair

How losing the county’s largest event affects vendors, students, businesses and local governments.

Editorial: Masks, distance drive down infections; keep at it

Opinion

Editorial: Masks, distance drive down infections; keep at it

Wearing masks and social distancing are moving the needle on Covid infections. But we’re not there yet.

Working parents’ dream: Care and schooling, all in one place

Local News

Working parents’ dream: Care and schooling, all in one place

Programs by the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Clubs will include paraeducators and mental health support staff.

Local News

Edmonds teachers and district at odds over school schedule

Teachers want more prep time than the district is offering. A mediator will try to resolve the dispute.

Opinion

Comment: Recall Greatest Generation’s sacrifices; wear a mask

With Covid’s daily death toll surpassing that of U.S. WWII soldiers, we need to go all in on…

Local News

More good news: COVID infection rate continues to decline

Local leaders urge residents to keep wearing masks and to avoid large gatherings or parties.

Northwest

Bremerton hospital reports outbreak of 45 cases of COVID-19

30 staff members and 15 patients have been infected.

Local News

Food drive to celebrate fair community, despite cancellation

Participants should bring non-perishable goods and decorate their vehicles for the drive-thru event.

Opinion

Commentary: Let’s not blow a second chance to halt Covid-19

New, quicker tests would allow more effective contact tracing and speedier delivery of treatments.

Bars, cafes and tai chi set for Everett ‘streatery’ spaces

Local News

Bars, cafes and tai chi set for Everett ‘streatery’ spaces

Several places applied and were approved to claim public right-of-way room to bolster business.

Local News

Thousands are still waiting for unemployment in Washington

Some are waiting for thousands in backpay while others worry after losing the extra $600 each week.

Opinion

Comment: John Locke and Adam Smith would tell you to mask up

Often cited for their views on personal liberties, both men also saw a duty owed to the public…

The county feeds people and pays farmers with federal funds

Local News

The county feeds people and pays farmers with federal funds

The Nourishing Neighborhoods program is delivering food to residents in need and helping local farmers.

Yay! Edmonds, Mukilteo weekend ferry runs back to 2 boats

Local News

Yay! Edmonds, Mukilteo weekend ferry runs back to 2 boats

Starting Saturday, waits for the busy crossings will still be long at times — but only half as…

Washington to apply for federal $300 unemployment aid boost

Northwest

Washington to apply for federal $300 unemployment aid boost

The program sets the weekly federal benefit here to $300 a week, down from $600 in an earlier…

Opinion

Graham: Pandemic has left us all coping with anxious thoughts

Worried about the virus, your job, your kids, your worth? Take comfort in knowing you’re not alone.

Northwest

Inslee orders more COVID-19 testing for farm workers

Many new cases are appearing at farms and food-packing facilities.