During the weekly Snohomish County briefing on COVID-19, County Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters announced Tuesday that effective immediately, the county is “putting a pause on the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.” The rationale, he said, comes from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration…
If you have lost a loved one to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing financial assistance for coronavirus-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 202. The funds are provided under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. To apply,…
A community event providing free COVID-19 testing and dental services in Mountlake Terrace is set for the Masjid Umar Al-Farooq mosque on Saturday, April 10. Drive-thru tests for the coronavirus will be administered from 1-5 p.m. and people can expect to receive their results within approximately 24 hours. The mobile dental clinic will run from…
South County Fire, under the direction of the Snohomish Health District, will be providing COVID-19 vaccinations from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at Northwest Life Church, 6510 188th St. S.W., Lynnwood. Registration is required here. The vaccine is the Johnson and Johnson single-dose, and it’s free with no insurance information needed. Those eligible include seniors…
The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce will open its newest mass vaccination site Tuesday, April 6. The site is located at Boom City, 10274 27th Ave. NE in Tulalip. It is the sixth mass vaccination site, and is in partnership with the Tulalip Tribes. The Boom City site is set up for drive-thru access. Like the…
Responding to a recent surge in coronavirus cases statewide, Gov. Jay Inslee Wednesday announced that effective April 15, all Washingtonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Over the past four months, since Washington began administering doses of the vaccination, the state has followed a tiered eligibility system —…
Big changes are coming on March 31 for scheduling COVID-19 vaccine shots. On Wednesday, the state will no longer require “proof of eligibility” for vaccinations. It is dropping the Phase Finder tool. State health officials say it is “no longer practical for the vaccine task force to perform spot checks” when people show up…
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will host a live telephone town hall from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1 to discuss with 2nd District constituents the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing vaccination efforts and how the American Rescue Plan impacts northwest Washington. Dr. Umair Shah, Washington’s secretary of health, and Michele Roberts, acting assistant secretary, prevention and community health Department,…
The Snohomish Health District on Monday announced some changes in procedure for the COVID-19 mass vaccination sites operated by the county’s vaccine taskforce. While the sites will remain by appointment only for those eligible in the phased approach to vaccination, verification requirements for eligibility are changing. As of Wednesday, March 31, the Washington State Department of…
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount…
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The Washington State Department of Commerce will open applications for Working Washington Grants: Round 4 on March 29. Business owners can find information about the program and a link to the application portal at commercegrants.com. This is the fourth round of the Working Washington grant program. Legislators approved $240 million for the current round as…
“We’re starting to see the horizon on this pandemic.” With those words, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers Tuesday launched this week’s COVID update. Starting May 1, anyone in Snohomish County over 16 will be eligible for the vaccine. But Somers warned that we should not expect to enjoy “the regular rhythms of life for some…
The Washington State Senate last week honored the work that Washington Kids in Transition has done in local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resolution 8613 –co-sponsored by State Sens. Marko Liias of the 21st District and Jesse Salomon of the 32nd District — notes that Washington Kids in Transition (WAKIT) “has gone above and beyond…
Kristina Hawley saw a pattern of struggles and decided she had to help her fellow Brier residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She had noticed in comments and posts on social media that some local people who needed assistance didn’t know where to get support or were hesitant to ask others for help. Hawley also realized…
Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday announced that the statewide eviction moratorium will be extended through June 20, as well as upcoming vaccine eligibility expansion, including restaurant workers and Washingtonians 60 and older. He also announced that effective immediately, visitations at long-term care facilities and nursing homes may resume. In addition, the state Department of Health (DOH)…
As the state advances to the next tier of vaccine eligibility, the Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday emphasized that the expansion will include some people with disabilities. People with disabilities continue to experience access barriers to the COVID-19 vaccine and certain disabilities can put someone at increased risk for severe illness, the health…
The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022. All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12 months to 24 months from the date of the…
South County Fire is among 23 Snohomish County fire agencies participating in the effort to vaccinate communities against COVID-19 through the county’s Vaccine Taskforce. Mass vaccination sites where Snohomish County fire agency staff are administering vaccine include the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe and Arlington Municipal Airport. Mobile vaccination units are also currently visiting adult…
According to our friends at Shoreline Area News, the popup vaccine event at the Dale Turner YMCA Saturday, March 13, still has lots of appointments open. Shoreline Fire will be administering the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. The popup clinic begins at 9 a.m. It will be held inside the building. Free parking on P1…
Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday announced that Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process. The governor also announced a new third phase of the roadmap and a return for in-person spectators for professional and high school sports. Effective March 22, the entire state will enter Phase…
Time is running out for small businesses and non-profits to secure a forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The Washington Economic Development Association, the National Development Council and leaders of the Washington Small Business Recovery Working Group encourage organizations to visit SmallBizHelpWA.com for available resources. Businesses interested in this assistance should: Find a lender at SmallBizHelpWA.com…
All mass vaccination sites operated by the Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce are by appointment only for those eligible for vaccination in the current phase, the Snohomish Health District said Tuesday. The health district issued this announcement: Washington State Department of Health (DOH) established phases for vaccination that prioritize our most at-risk residents. These phases are…
The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission extended protections for electric and natural gas customers struggling to pay their bills due to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. State regulators recently extended an order — previously set to expire on April 30 — preventing investor-owned energy utilities from disconnecting customers for nonpayment through…
Ongoing vaccination efforts in Snohomish County are in the process of ramping up, but there is still the need for people to exercise caution and continue taking preventive measures. Members of the county’s vaccination task force provided an update on those endeavors during a March 2 online town hall. Shawn Frederick, Snohomish Health District administrative…
When Edmonds resident Kirsten Andrews’ 75-year-old mom tried to sign up for her first COVID vaccination, she ran into the all-too-familiar brick wall of hopelessly complex (and often maxed out) websites, clogged phone lines that leave you on hold for hours (if you’re lucky enough to get past the busy signal), and, for the fortunate…
