News

UW study shows high COVID infection rates among pregnant women
Study shows infection rates to be two to four times higher than expected among minority groups.

More than seven buses vandalized at Bothell senior center in catalytic converter theft
Northshore Senior Center CEO says community depends on bus transport for food and appointments.
In Bothell, the city manager is getting $104,000 to retire
Everett online heroin and meth dealer sentenced for mailing drugs nationwide
State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools
Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year
Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound
Sports

WIAA Executive Board revises Season 1 sports in response to state guidelines
Practices scheduled to begin Feb. 1 for football, volleyball, soccer and 5 other sports

WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports
Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.
Life

Car review: 2021 Chevy Tahoe 4WD High Country
By Larry Lark, contributor Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for short, in the big scheme of things, are a recent development. Continue reading...
Opinion

Thoughts on police reform and public trust | Guest column
By Steven D. Strachan, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs The old saying “all politics are local” has taken… Continue reading

A legislative session like no other we’ve seen | Roegner
In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all the House… Continue reading
Time to predict November’s election winners | Roegner
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
Republican’s write-in campaign highlights post-primary intrigue | Roegner
What does it mean to violate the Hatch Act? | Roegner
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Northwest

Kreidler says insurance industry guts proposed ban on use of credit scores
Claims Senate Bill 5010 watered down to protect insurers, not consumers
Inslee offers school districts state-funded COVID testing
Treehouse awarded $1.3 million in CARES Act to help fund foster care tutoring
New state modeling report explores options for safer return to in-person learning
Masks are still king in combating new COVID strains
Democrats look to allow noncitizens to serve on school boards
Marketplace

Her favorite part of research was the patients, so she switched to primary care
Making Bothell healthier by improving access, representation, and mentoring the next generation

From sautéing to schoolwork, this renovated kitchen really cooks
This cost-effective solution delivers both value and long-lasting good looks
Best CBD Oil for Dogs – Updated Reviews (2020)
Bothell and Kenmore BIPOC small businesses may now apply for support from Comcast RISE
Find a homecare match, right here in King County
Comcast launching 30 WiFi-connected “lift zones” in Washington
Which CBD Gummies are Best for Pain, Sleep & Anxiety? (2020)
Business

WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out of state.

Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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