Local News
Drive-up COVID testing line clogs north Everett neighborhood
City officials are looking to relocate a test site on Wetmore Avenue as demand soars amid an omicron-fueled…
Opinion
Comment: Food trucks offer a safer dining option during covid
Long opposed by other restaurants, food trucks continue to gain acceptance and favor from diners.
Local News
On cusp of record surge, Snohomish County exec gets COVID
The county’s health officer suspects up to 5% of residents have contracted the virus in the past two…
Opinion
Comment: 1918 flu trying to tell us something about omicron
As the flu surged in its second year then, fatigue and removal of mitigation measures made things worse.
Local News
Providence pauses non-emergency procedures and visitation
In the past week, the Everett hospital’s two campuses have seen in-patient numbers more than double.
Local News
Washington’s new secretary of state mandates vaccines
Steve Hobbs of Lake Stevens has told his some 300 staff to get vaccinated or face losing their…
Opinion
Comment: Use testing to head off a return to virtual learning
If theaters can remain open in the face of surging omicron cases, so should classrooms.
Northwest
High COVID rate causes UW medicine to limit testing
Only people with symptoms or known exposures will be given appointments.
Local News
Snohomish County reports record spike in COVID-19 cases
The surge is fueled by omicron. Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters expects numbers to increase from here.
Northwest
Record number of COVID-19 infections reported in King County
More and more fully vaccinated people are testing positive for the virus.
Opinion
Comment: New covid drug may do more harm than good
Molnupiravir wears down the virus by encouraging weaker mutations. But that’s a gamble that could backfire.
Local News
Community Transit vaccine holdouts face a ticking clock
Dozens of workers at Snohomish County’s public transit agency declined a COVID vaccine, in spite of a Jan.…
Opinion
Comment: Making access easier key to kids’ covid vaccination
A Western Washington partnership is working to bring vaccines to spots where families are gathering.
Opinion
Comment: Vaccine maker must do more to improve global supply
Previously, Moderna focused on supplying wealthier nations. A pledge to Africa is only a start.
Local News
Everett COVID survivor comes home, his sense of humor still intact
Even on a ventilator, Gunard Hulskamp never stopped joking. His story is a miracle, his family says.
Northwest
State attorney general tests positive for COVID-19
Bob Ferguson said via Twitter on Thursday that he had tested positive and was isolating at home.
Opinion
Comment: Dear Republicans, Trump wants you to get vaccinated
The former president has been consistent in his messaging that the covid vaccine is safe and effective.
Local News
As Omicron spreads, Inslee says state will open vaccination sites
Meanwhile, hospitals are full. COVID is a reason. Hundreds of patients need long-term care and there’s nowhere to…
Opinion
Comment: Biden sounded empathy, uplift, frustration on covid
Much of the messaging has been heard before, but the president made his appeal to the persuadable.
Opinion
Comment: Another chance to get covid lockdown right
Sourdough or no, the only thing that really matters is making sure we and our families get through…