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A little strength
Penelope Aguilera's parents look forward to celebrating at home on July 3, but if things go as they are now, they might be at the hospital instead. July 3 is Penelope's second birth... — Updated 1/13/2021
Health officials advise continued distance, masking
One more winter holiday is coming up and health officials are sending a message that has been consistent since March, when a worldwide pandemic was first announced: distance and... — Updated 1/6/2021
Vaccine effort starts locally
Health care providers are preparing for the ongoing vaccination effort that is envisioned as the way to eventually end the pandemic. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Modern vaccines cleared for emergency use by the FDA are poised to be dist... — Updated 12/20/2020
Crashed websites do not stop fundraiser or donors
A crashed website did not stop Habitat for Humanity from surpassing its goal for the "Raise the Roof" fundraiser. "We are still working on repairing our website," said Grace... — Updated 12/16/2020
FDA clears the way for first COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA authorized emergency use of a new COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 11 on the same day the health district reminded the public that the virus is still surging. Two-thirds of infections... — Updated 12/16/2020
COVID-19 vaccine endorsed for emergency use
The FDA is expected to approve a vaccine for COVID-19, a medical innovation with the potential to end the pandemic sometime in 2021. The committee meeting that advised approval was planned in an open meeting and livestreamed for... — Updated 12/11/2020
A sense of calm, stitch by stitch | Holiday Cheer
Colorful bags adorn the wall of Angel Arms Works in Snohomish where former mayor and city councilmember Karen Guzak says she has "become the bag lady of Snohomish." She retired from... — Updated 12/9/2020
Higher caution applied to long term care
The Snohomish Health District is advising a higher level of caution for long-term care facilities to rein in an infection surge of COVID-19. More than 10,000 cases and nearly 1,500 deaths have been associated with long term care fa... — Updated 12/8/2020
COVID-19 vaccine review starts Dec. 10
The FDA is poised to consider a vaccine for COVID-19 on Dec. 10, a medical innovation with the potential power to end the pandemic six to nine months from the approval date. The... — Updated 12/6/2020
Snohomish County readies for vaccine distribution
Snohomish County is poised to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, when it becomes available. The FDA is considering a Pfizer vaccine Dec. 10. If approved, the distribution process would... — Updated 12/2/2020
Health officials: hospitals are almost at capacity
Health officials continue to plead for avoidance of gatherings during the holidays and continued compliance with COVID-19 restrictions in order to rein in a surge that threatens to... — Updated 12/2/2020
Adopt a Stream offering live holiday trees | Holiday Cheer
Live trees at Adopt a Stream can be bought, or borrowed, then planted after the holidays. The live trees are going to "do great things for the planet for several hundred years,"... — Updated 12/2/2020
Vaccine research continues
Multiple vaccines are being studied for prevention of COVID-19 and one of them is being considered for emergency use for high-risk populations, by the end of the year. Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is under review by the FDA on Dec.... — Updated 11/29/2020
Third wave of COVID-19 is 'explosive'
Infection rates for COVID-19 are creating a crushing need to double down on prevention efforts to avoid overwhelming hospital resources, as the holiday season arrives. The two-week... — Updated 11/25/2020
COVID-19 may impact local school budgets
Enrollment in the Mukilteo School District has dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, as parents balance choices for education and health, and more families delay kindergarten.... — Updated 11/18/2020
Health District: COVID-19 surge in 'uncharted territory'
COVID-19 case counts are higher than in March, when the state shutdown occurred to reduce spread. Distance and caution are vehemently advised by the Joint Information Commission in... — Updated 11/11/2020
COVID testing available in Snohomish County
As COVID-19's uptick outdoes Snohomish County stats this spring, it is important to remember testing is available. Testing is useful because it can help individuals and households... — Updated 11/11/2020
Sharing comfort food memories | Creative Comfort
Mmm, pandemic pancakes – but, wait, let me back up a bit. It is that time of year when comfort foods are not just a good idea, they’re a necessity. Warm, melt-in-your-mouth delectables that sound just right when temperatures... — Updated 11/4/2020
Was your vote counted?
Ballots should be in the hands of voters by now, and anyone who has not received a ballot should contact the Snohomish County Auditor’s office. That advice is from Garth Fell,... — Updated 10/28/2020
Molotov cocktail post leads to apologies, petition
A Snohomish County Councilmember removed and widely apologized for a meme intended as a call to “be a bright light,” but received by some as a nod toward violence against... — Updated 10/14/2020
