Local News
Lunches available despite ‘terrible’ senior center closure
Homage Senior Services continues to provide weekday meals at Carl Gipson Senior Center and other sites.
Business
Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom
Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.
Business
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 jobs with layoffs, buyouts
The company said it will lay off 6,770 workers this week, and another 5,520 are taking buyouts.
Northwest
Huge Washington unemployment fraud warning to other states
Washington’s race to help newly laid-off residents left it vulnerable to such scams.
Local News
Registration open for drive-thru virus testing in Snohomish
Tests will be administered Thursday at the Sno-Isle Libraries branch on Maple Avenue.
Northwest
Washington approves 3 more counties for Phase 2
A total of 24 counties have been approved to move foward in the govenor’s plan to reopen the…
Local News
Worst jobless rate in the state: Snohomish County at 20.2%
In April, 91,383 were unemployed in the county. The aerospace sector was hit especially hard.
Local News
COVID-19 and domestic violence
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Life
Shutdown hit Camano cafe hard, but owner’s used to a challenge
When Cama Beach Cafe was forced to close, Donna King’s yoga-derived sense of calm helped her cope.
Northwest
UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers
Officials said it was necessary to address a $500 million financial impact from COVID-19.
Northwest
Guest workers worry their bodies won’t get back to Mexico if they die
Only cremated remains have been approved for repatriation.
Northwest
Washington colleges, universities brace for big budget hit
At community colleges, many hands-on vocational programs were canceled.
Local News
Everett will still bloom as helpers take on flower program
City layoffs include a horticulturist, the “heart and soul” of the plant program.
Local News
Counting COVID deaths isn’t as simple as you might think
State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.
Local News
Gallery: Locked down, socially distant in Snohomish County
Daily Herald photographers share their images of life during the weeks-long stay-home order.
Local News
Island County gets go-ahead for Phase 2 of reopening economy
People can gather in groups five or fewer. Some businesses can open, if they follow guidelines.
Local News
The town the virus seemed to miss: No cases counted in Index
Some in the town of 175 fear outsiders could bring in the virus. Others just want things to…
Opinion
Editorial: If not for yourself, wear face masks for others
Masks aren’t perfect, but studies are showing they can help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Sports
Stay or go? Local senior college athletes face tough decision
Whether to accept the NCAA’s offer of an extra year due to the missed spring season isn’t black…
Local News
Officials: Snohomish, other counties not ready for Phase 2
There are too many new daily cases and not enough testing or contact tracing to advance by June…