Northwest
Canada eases border restriction, allows immediate family in
Anyone entering the country will be required to quarantine for 14 days or face serious penalties.
Local News
COVID-19 and Phase 2 of a Safe Start for Snohomish County
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Local News
Snohomish’s rogue barber can still be sanctioned, state says
A suspended license, threat of arrest and lawsuits have not been keeping Bob Martin from his customers.
Northwest
State sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry
Attorneys for two laid-off workers are suing Washington state.
Local News
What you can do during Snohomish County’s Phase 2 reopening
Restrictions continue. For example, you might be asked to voluntarily provide contact information.
Local News
Phase 2 of reopening is here: Snohomish County gets state OK
Effective immediately: Dining in restaurants, shopping in stores and getting a haircut.
Opinion
Editorial: To restart the economy we need cash and childcare
Congress needs to extend economic stimulus support to individuals, businesses and local governments.
Opinion
Harrop: Chafing at Covid-19 restrictions? Consider Sweden
The Scandinavian nation chose not to lock down; it now has a higher pandemic death rate than the…
Business
Funko plans to lay off 25% of its global workforce
The Everett-based pop culture toy maker employs hundreds at its Everett headquarters and warehouse.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thursday news conference here
He is expected to discuss a variety of topics, including the coronavirus outbreak.
Northwest
Washington unemployment fraud might be up to $650 million
The number of new claims for unemployment benefits in the state dropped to just over 31,000 last week.
Local News
Getting to the next phase of reopening is in state’s hands
State health officials are reviewing county requests as Inslee says it’s ‘not a rubber stamp process.’
Northwest
Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1
The rule prohibits, with limited exceptions, residential evictions and late fees on unpaid rent.
Northwest
Six counties have applied to move to Phase 3 of reopening
They are among the 27 counties that are in Phase 2. Twelve counties, including Snohomish, are still in…
Local News
Judge approves 2nd recall effort against Sheriff Fortney
Both recall efforts are gearing up to collect 45,000 signatures to get on the ballot in Snohomish County.
Opinion
Viewpoints: Why we need rule breakers as much as followers
The followers help keep us safe when there’s a threat; rule breakers can help us get back to…
Opinion
Commentary: When job is still hazardous, why end hazard pay?
Grocery stores and other employers are counting on ‘risk fatigue’ and a pool of people looking for work.
Local News
Warning: Getting too COVID clean can be poisonous to health
Increased use of hand sanitizers and disinfectants has led to more calls to the Poison Helpline.
Local News
In Arlington, the masks are in the mail
The city is sending two to every household to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Opinion
Editorial: Work ahead even if county can move to Phase 2
While easing restrictions would be welcome, there’s much to be done to get the economy going again.