Local News
Everett Trader Joe’s closed due to workers ill with COVID-19
The store will close for cleaning. Five other Trader Joe’s stores closed temporarily this week.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Tuesday news conference here
He is to be joined by economic officials to give an update on the state’s coronavirus response.
Northwest
Virus hospitalizations may have already peaked in Washington
A new UW analysis revised the number of the state’s expected COVID-19 deaths down from 1,400 to 632.
Local News
COVID-19 and cloth face covers
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Local News
Larsen to conduct town hall on COVID-19 outbreak
He’ll be joined by state officials familiar with aid for workers and businesses during the pandemic.
Local News
Turtle power! The pet shop where this tortoise lives is open
Raja the star sulcata has less company and walkers due to COVID-19. The dogs are getting hairier.
Opinion
Editorial: Trump must reopen Obamacare enrollment for jobless
About 3.5 million are without coverage following layoffs; ACA enrollment must be reopened for them.
Local News
Local COVID-19 cases might have peaked, health official says
“There is light at the end of the tunnel,” said Dr. Chris Spitters of the Snohomish Health District.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Monday news conference here
He is to be joined by the state superintendent to give an update on the coronavirus response.
Local News
1.2 million students won’t return to classrooms anytime soon
The governor has extended a statewide closure through June 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local News
Ailing Everett couple gambles on trial drug for COVID-19 cure
Now they wonder if the experiment they had joined is the reason they survived the deadly disease.
Opinion
Commentary: What goes through the mind of an ER doctor
A Harborview doctor shares how his thoughts have changed to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Life
Virus humbles once-thriving restaurants in Snohomish County
Grace Correa lost her marriage, home and business. She invested in a new restaurant. Then came COVID-19.
Local News
First state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19, in Monroe
The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.
Local News
Are Snohomish County hospitals ready for the COVID-19 peak?
As they prepare for a wave of patients, local workers share fears and hopes for their safety.
Local News
At local COVID-19 command center, virus has a formidable foe
“We’re working Oso hours”: Big, urgent decisions begin at Snohomish County’s Emergency Coordination Center.
Opinion
Comment: Panic a natural reaction to threat but not only one
There’s no shame in losing your cool over the outbreak, but maybe shelve the zombie books for now.
Opinion
Commentary: Bookstores should be listed as ‘essential service’
Along with escape and entertainment, parents need books to continue their children’s studies at home.
Opinion
Editorial: Prepare for a long fight to flatten the curve
Stay-at-home orders have been extended; but there’s reason for hope the efforts are working.
Northwest
Washington returning 400 ventilators for use in New York
The ventilators are not powerful enough to treat coronavirus patients, but they can be used for others.