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Masks once again recommended indoors
Snohomish Health District Health Officer James Lewis joined more than 30 other local health officers and health-care leaders to recommend masking and other illness prevention... — Updated 12/15/2022 Full story
Edmonds Waterfront Center hosts pediatric COVID clinics
The Edmonds Waterfront Center, in partnership with the Snohomish Health District, hosted its second Pediatric COVID Clinic on Feb. 7. A total of 55 children's vaccines and 12 adult... — Updated 2/25/2022
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Potlatch Bistro changes service style to evolve with the state of the industry
Shubert Ho's Potlatch Bistro at the Edmonds Waterfront Center has switched to a counter-service model Aug. 30 as it needs to cut down on labor costs and has had to deal with supply... — Updated 9/9/2021 Full story
Rotary Club cancels Edmonds Oktoberfest
The Edmonds Rotary Club announced Wednesday, Sept. 8, that Edmonds Oktoberfest has been postponed due to the rise in COVID cases in King and Snohomish counties. It had been scheduled Sept. 24-25 Frances Anderson Center. The rate... — Updated 9/9/2021
Mask up! Senior living homes still playing it safe
The other day at City Park, you might have noticed a group of seniors enjoying a picnic and the spray park. Or maybe you spotted the orange-and-white bus parked nearby. Last... — Updated 8/19/2021
Governor orders most state employees get vaccinated
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday, Aug. 9, announced a requirement for most state workers, on-site contractors, and volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. State employees, and workers in private health... — Updated 8/12/2021 Full story
Attending a council meeting? Masks 'strongly encouraged'
Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, those attending meetings in council chambers are now strongly encouraged to wear masks. Council meetings are held 7 p.m.... — Updated 8/2/2021 Full story
Back on: City sets revised mask-wearing policy for employees
The City has returned to requiring employees who are working indoors to wear a mask or face covering regardless of vaccination status. It became effective Wednesday, July 28. The... — Updated 7/30/2021
In Lynnwood: Possible COVID-19 exposure at July 26 council meeting
Today, July 30, the City of Lynnwood was notified that a member of the community who attended the July 26 City Council meeting has tested positive for COVID-19. This person began... — Updated 7/30/2021 Full story
In-person Oktoberfest returning to Edmonds
An in-person Oktoberfest is back in Edmonds for September. The Edmonds Rotary Club program, which kicked off in 2019, was forced to go virtual last year due to the pandemic. This ye... — Updated 6/14/2021
Approved city staff may go maskless next week
Edmonds City employees can rip off their masks beginning Monday, June 7. With updated guidance from Labor and Industries, the City of Edmonds announced Friday that fully vaccinated... — Updated 6/10/2021 Full story
Remembering, honoring: Drive-thru Memorial Day in Edmonds
After skipping the Memorial Day ceremony last year due to coronavirus restrictions, the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium board welcomed back visitors in a drive-thru... — Updated 6/3/2021 Full story
Edmonds Log Cabin Visitor Center reopens
The Edmonds Log Cabin Visitor's Center, managed by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, is reopening its doors. Locals and out-of-town visitors are welcome to stop in and say "Hello"... — Updated 6/3/2021 Full story
Community Transit offers customers free rides to get vaccination
Starting today, May 24, Community Transit will offer people free rides on the bus to get their COVID-19 vaccination. The free round-trip does not require customers provide any... — Updated 5/26/2021 Full story
Reminder: Mask up for the farmers market
Christina Martin, manager of the Edmonds Museum Garden and Summer Markets, reminds residents and visitors that, as required by the State Department of Health, all vendors will be... — Updated 5/23/2021 Full story
Drive-thru Memorial Day planned in Edmonds
In 1982, 39 years ago, Edmonds citizens gathered at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery to observe Memorial Day. But unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as in 2020, given the ris... — Updated 5/20/2021 Full story
COVID-test scammers booted from Edmonds
The message is clear: Don't get a COVID test from anyone offering them on the streets of Edmonds. Better yet, just get a COVID vaccine shot in your arm, which is as easy as making... — Updated 5/13/2021
Snohomish County to remain in Phase 3 for now
Gov. Jay Inslee today, May 4, announced a two-week pause on movement in the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan. Under the pause, every county will remain in its... — Updated 5/4/2021 Full story
Vaccine watch: April 15, everyone over 16 is eligible
The Snohomish County Health District is currently vaccinating phases 1a, 1b1 and 1b2, and starting April 15, all Washingtonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive a... — Updated 4/1/2021 Full story
Update on schools reopening for grades 3-12 | Guest View
We want to follow up regarding next steps for offering in-person opportunities to serve our third- through 12th-grade students. As part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU)... — Updated 2/26/2021 Full story
Governor signs COVID-19 relief bill, allocating $2.2 billion in federal funding
Additional relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is on its way Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Feb. 19 that appropriates $2.2 billion federal dollars to be used for K-12 schools, public health, assistance to... — Updated 2/20/2021
The COVID-19 assistance hotline is here to help
The following is information from Rep. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds): If you or someone you know is having trouble booking an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine, there's a number... — Updated 2/15/2021 Full story
Prep sports returning Feb. 22
Are you ready for some football? Western Conference athletic directors approved the start of the first of three proposed high school sports seasons Feb. 3. The plan calls for... — Updated 2/11/2021
COVID testing sites closing in advance of expected snow
The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce is closely monitoring the weather forecast, and updates point to freezing temperatures, some windy conditions, and the chance of snow, though it appears the greatest accumulation is likely to... — Updated 2/10/2021
State unveils COVID-19 vaccination plan for school employees
Equitably and safely vaccinating Washington state educators and school staff is the goal of the new “Get Ready” plan announced Friday, Jan. 29, by State Schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal and Kaiser Permanente Washington... — Updated 1/29/2021 Full story
