Local News
COVID-19 and farmers markets, summer plans
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Nation-World
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
“There’s some silver lining for wildlife in what otherwise is a fairly catastrophic time for humans.”
Local News
Failure is not an option: Schools won’t give out Fs this year
State Superintendant Chris Reykdal said Wednesday the lowest grade a student can earn is an incomplete.
Business
Wary Boeing workers return to the assembly lines in Everett
Promising vigorous cleaning and social distancing, the company has opened facilities throughout the state.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Tuesday televised address here
He is to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response.
Local News
Under court order, 46 inmates released to Snohomish County
More are to be freed this week as the state works to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons.
Local News
Stimulus checks are going for guns, guitars and ganja
The $1,200 coronavirus relief payments also provide much needed money for food, rent and bills.
Local News
Rent, or food for the kids? An unfamiliar dilemma arises
Many are missing rent or mortgage payments for the first time. And there is a ripple effect.
Local News
Edmonds waterfront road closed to make room for walkers
The city restricted vehicle access to Sunset Avenue North so walkers can stay six feet apart.
Opinion
Editorial: Everett faces painful cuts to survive downturn
Facing millions of dollars in lost revenue, the city is preparing to make deep but necessary cuts.
Local News
Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.
Local News
Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus
Swedish Health Services is going through its bank of recovered patients and asking them to donate.
Opinion
Commentary: State businesses can safely open their doors
Just as grocery stores have safely operated, more businesses in the state should be allowed to reopen.
Local News
Inside Everett care home hit hard by COVID-19, life goes on
Michael O’Donnell, 81, is upbeat. He likes the room service. But good friends were among the COVID-19 deaths.
Local News
Ferguson says Nevada company violated eviction ban order
In a lawsuit, he claims the firm, which manages a Marysville complex, wrongly sent notices to pay or…
Northwest
Protesters rally against Washington stay-at-home orders
Gov. Jay Inslee was adamant that his “Stay home, stay healthy” orders were working and saving lives.
Opinion
Commentary: Restart economy by testing, tracing and isolating
We can’t open for business until we have a system in place that holds down coronavirus infections.
Local News
Out of their classrooms, kids and teachers are both learning
As technology and creativity fill in the gaps for students, parents say teaching at home is hard.
Local News
111 students from around globe stuck in Everett dorms
Many EvCC and Edmonds College students are from farflung countries and can’t “stay home.” No visitors allowed.
Opinion
Commentary: Snohomish County has shown its resilience before
Even in the face of a continuing fight, we can find hope in working together and supporting each…