Opinion
Editorial: The UN climate report, ‘The Lorax’ and us
The report and the Dr. Seuss classic offer a dire warning — and hope — for responding to…
News
Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
Opinion
Technology and the post-pandemic restructuring of education | Guest column
As Simon Jenkins notes in an op-ed piece in The Guardian, “Great institutions traditionally need traumas — wars…
Northwest
Delta variant drives dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases across state
Hospital capacity fills up due to increase
News
State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers
The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.
Northwest
State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall
The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.
News
Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine
Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.
Opinion
Love and death: We don’t have forever, so we better do it now
By Dr. Bob Baugher, guest columnist
Northwest
Details of 3 recent COVID-19 outbreaks in King County
What the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases | Public Health—Seattle & King…
Northwest
Delta variant drives sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
State Department of Health officials urge vaccination immediately to combat the spread
Northwest
Sound Transit Board to meet Aug. 5 to consider project delays
Agency needs to postpone or reduce projects due to $6.5 billion gap
Northwest
State reports 94% of COVID-19 cases are unvaccinated people
Data released by state Department of Health for cases between February and June
Northwest
Masks to be required at K-12 schools in Washington state
State Department of Health updates guidance for 2021-2022 school year