Northwest
Walla Walla County now says no coronavirus parties occurred
Turns out the gatherings were simply “innocent endeavors.”
Opinion
Comment: What your post-lockdown office could look like
Expect more distance between desks, plenty of sanitizer and continued working from home.
Life
Everett blogger ponders life at the ‘Epicenter’ of quarantine
Richard Porter archives the day-to-day realities of coping with the uncertain new normal.
Local News
Already on the edge, thousands seek help with food and rent
County residents are increasingly asking for government and nonprofit help to meet basic needs.
Local News
Angel of the Winds Casino Resort set to reopen May 13
Masks and temperature checks will be required for guests. Tulalips leaders are eyeing a May 26 opening.
Local News
People venture outdoors after stay-home order slightly eases
Many city and county parks opened Tuesday, but officials ask everyone to keep their distance.
Local News
$2.1 billion in unemployment benefits paid in Washington
Of the 810,538 people who have filed for benefits since March 7, more than 545,000 have been paid.
Local News
COVID-19 and help for mental health or substance use
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Local News
Langley to require face masks downtown
It’s a matter of making others feel more comfortable.
Northwest
People holding coronavirus parties in southeast Washington
Some are attending with the idea that it is better to get sick with the virus and get…
Business
Garbage collectors are seeing more junk from our closets
Business is picking up at Rubatino Refuse Removal in Everett. By the way, please bag your trash.
Business
Masks, social distancing challenge interpreters for the deaf
“In sign language, all the grammar and tenses are in the facial expressions.” says Marissa Foley.
Business
They care for kids while the parents work on the front lines
There are hula hoops and virtual hugs as the Boys & Girls Clubs offer free child care to…
Business
The pandemic’s other front line: Any grocery store’s aisles
At an Everett Safeway, a store director screens employees and gently enforces social distancing.
Local News
As state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.
Local News
Governor to Snohomish barber refusing order: Cut it out
Bob Martin estimated he’s done 150 haircuts, without gloves, since defying an order to close amid COVID-19.
Northwest
Large-scale antibody testing could come to Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee said the tests wouldn’t be used to issue social clearance to people who test positive.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Tuesday news conference here
He is to be joined by other state officials to provide an update on the COVID-19 response.
Local News
Golfing and hiking return but a hair cut is out until June
Phase one begins today; barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
Local News
Everybody knows Gary, a QFC checker on the front lines
He was honored in the “2 minutes of gratitude” Mukilteo parade for COVID-19 heros. He rode his bike.