Local News
Expect long ferry lines due to crew shortage from COVID-19
Mukilteo and Edmonds routes will have reduced boat service. Saturday’s wait was 3 hours from Clinton.
Northwest
Inslee to require masks in Yakima County as virus cases spike
Officials at Virginia Mason Memorial hospital in Yakima said the facility has no available beds.
Northwest
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
Counties can to move to the next phase if they have declining infections and meet other requirements.
Northwest
Inmate at Central Washington prison dies of coronavirus
As of Thursday, there have been 129 confirmed COVID-19 cases at the facility, according to DOC.
Local News
Stevens Pass closed for summer mountain biking, disc golfing
The resort has been closed since March, when it shut down ski slopes over COVID-19 concerns.
Northwest
Central Washington prison has high number of COVID-19 cases
83 inmates and 38 staff members have tested positive at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell.
Northwest
Tenino merchants are taking wooden nickles during pandemic
The city is giving people in need up to $300 per month in wooden currency to spend.
Northwest
State has been over-reporting negative COVID-19 results
The error came from the inclusion of negative antibody test results with negative virus test results.
Local News
State braces for huge budget hole as tax collections tumble
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
Local News
Dive on in: YMCA, some school pools reopening this week
Inslee modified Phase 1 requirements June 9, allowing some lap pools to reopen with restrictions.
Life
Curbside service beckons bookworms to downtown Everett library
Books can be ordered by phone or online. The Sno-Isle library system plans to follow suit next week.
Local News
COVID-19 quarantine center to move from Everett arena
The new site at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe is expected to save the county money.
Local News
Waxes and haircuts: Getting pretty involves new rules
Salons are busy styling and removing hair in Phase 2. But no more wine or magazines for clients.
Northwest
UW psychiatric unit to close after $500 million shortfall
The Seattle facility was operating 10 of its 14 impatient beds before closing.
Northwest
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21.
Many Canadians fear a reopening.
Northwest
Judge: U.S. must release $679M in tribal virus relief funds
Funds were reserved for Alaska Native corporations awaiting the outcome of a lawsuit over eligibility.
Opinion
Editorial: Want to keep Safe Start going? Wear your mask
New research reinforces the importance of face masks in limiting the spread of coronavirus.
Local News
Everett, Mukilteo, Stanwood host virus test sites this week
The Snohomish Health District is sponsoring testing at McCollum Park and Sno-Isle Library locations.
Local News
Drive-in movies coming to the Port of Everett this summer
The traditional sail-in cinema is transforming to meet Inslee’s Phase 2 requirements.
Local News
COVID-19: Summer events and looking toward Phase 3
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.