Articles from the 'Coronavirus' series
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An epidemic of loneliness | Worship
The COVID-19 pandemic we have all been dealing with has served to amplify the impact of another epidemic that has been with us for some time: the epidemic of chronic loneliness.... — Updated 12/2/2020
No silver bullets, just silver linings | Chuck's World
Whatever this is, I've been doing it for five months now. And so have you, obviously. While the "same storm, different boats" concept is also obvious, five months is enough time... — Updated 8/3/2020
Gov. Inslee announces new limits on social gatherings, ban on live entertainment
As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across the state, Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. of Health John Wiesman Thursday announced a new limit on social gatherings and a ban on live ent... — Updated 7/17/2020
Residents ready to dine out, look sharp, and pump iron
The announcement that Snohomish County was moving to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan means that more businesses in Mukilteo are welcoming their customers back. For Mickey... — Updated 7/13/2020
City monitoring financial impacts of COVID-19
The City of Mukilteo appears to be weathering the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic better than some of its neighbors. In her monthly report to the City Council June 29, finance director Michelle Meyer said that based on... — Updated 7/8/2020
Masks mandatory starting Friday
Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman on Tuesday, June 23, announced a statewide mandatory face covering order that will take effect Friday, June 26. In a news... — Updated 7/3/2020
State announces two-week pause on counties moving forward
Governor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced a two-week pause on all counties moving forward in the phases until at least July 16. This is to allow more time to see where the numbers are heading, and to give... — Updated 7/3/2020
Snohomish County to remain in Phase 2
Based on current COVID-19 activity and other metrics, an application for Phase 3 will not be submitted today by Snohomish County officials. Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters... — Updated 6/26/2020
Mukilteo restaurants ready for dine-in customers
Mukilteo is back in business. Last Friday, Snohomish County was officially approved to move into Phase 2 of the state's Safe Start plan. That means restaurants, hair salons, nail... — Updated 6/25/2020
Congressman gets peek at Sno-Isle Libraries' new contact-free service
Booklovers, including U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D–2nd District), are rejoicing. Larsen got a first-hand look at Sno-Isle Libraries' new contact-free service Friday, June 19, at the... — Updated 6/24/2020
Protesters and COVID-19
Editor's note: The Snohomish Health District released the following information on its Public Health Essentials! blog: Many people have joined protests around the nation, including... — Updated 6/20/2020
Kamiak teacher wins photography contest
Kamiak teacher Maggie Lewis was busy on her computer. So was her son Jack, 9, a third grader at Mukilteo Elementary School. Since the stay-at-home order was issued in March, the... — Updated 6/18/2020
Community Transit to resume collecting fares July 1
Community Transit will resume collecting fares on all its bus routes and DART paratransit service on July 1. Community Transit temporarily suspended the collection of fares in March... — Updated 6/16/2020
Unemployment claims drop by nearly 5%
Unemployment claims dropped by near 5 percent in the latest numbers reported by the Employment Security Department. During the week of May 31 through June 6, there were 29,713 initial regular unemployment claims (down 4.8% from... — Updated 6/12/2020
Residents show their support for healthcare workers
Residents on 53rd Avenue West paid tribute to a convoy of nurses and healthcare workers during their nightly "two minutes of gratitude" on Wednesday, May 27. The group was preceded... — Updated 6/10/2020
Paine Field flights suspended until Aug. 1
Propeller Airports and Snohomish County announced that passenger service at Paine Field will be temporarily suspended from May 22 through July 31, 2020 for aircraft ramp... — Updated 6/10/2020
Mukilteo is open for business
The City of Mukilteo is officially entering Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. This means that local businesses can begin to open safely, following the state guidelines for reopening. The City of Mukilteo, in partnership with... — Updated 6/10/2020
Letter to the editor: Government shows no common sense in deciding what qualifies as an essential business
I read with interest Mayor Gregerson’s feelings about having no regrets in reporting alleged business violations. It seems she thinks that it is fair to have the government decide what is essential and what is not. There... — Updated 6/10/2020
Stir crazy | Off Kilter
Okay, so how are we all managing with this coronavirus lock-down? For this family, rather well. My wife returned from Fred Meyer the other day with (wait for it!) toilet paper!... — Updated 6/10/2020
Snohomish PUD to resume meter reading on June 1
As the state moves toward reopening more businesses in the wake of COVID-19, Snohomish County PUD plans to resume meter reading on June 1. When meter reading resumes, customers will begin to transition off estimated bills. After a... — Updated 6/10/2020
Love fills the divide | Worship
Friends, our nation is in trouble. If the coronavirus pandemic wasn't difficult enough for us to deal with, the killing of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin has made... — Updated 6/10/2020
Letter to the editor: COVID-19 lockdown policy should be based on numbers, science
The May 27, 2020 Mukilteo Beacon published a Letter to the Editor that I feel disparaged and misrepresented my Letter to the Editor published on page 15 of the May 13, 2020 edition. The “critic” partially quoted my words and... — Updated 6/10/2020
Community Transit to increase bus service this summer
Community Transit plans to increase its bus service this summer to meet an expected increase in ridership demand. Today, Snohomish County was approved to move into Phase 2 of Washington’s Safe Start program, while King County... — Updated 6/5/2020
Snohomish County approved to move into Phase 2 of state's Safe Start plan
Effective immediately, Snohomish County is allowed to be in Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan, officials announced Friday morning. "Snohomish County can now start reopening our... — Updated 6/5/2020
Inslee extends eviction moratorium through Aug. 1
Gov. Jay Inslee extended protections for renters yesterday, as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. The governor first proclaimed a moratorium on evictions in mid-March, then extended and expanded... — Updated 6/3/2020
