The fire agency that serves about 45,000 people has lacked emergency medical leadership for six months.
Proposition 1 would help clean streets of crime and drug use, officials say. It’s a small boost to an already sky-high sales tax.
Two state House incumbents are fighting to keep their seats in the district covering Everett, Tulalip and Marysville.
A new county tool shows residents with asthma disproportionately live in neighborhoods with poor air quality.
However, fire officials say the risk to firefighters was lower than what they experience on emergency calls.
Fewer residents are struggling than last year, but fewer are flourishing as well.
Health care coverage ends Monday for about 33,000 striking machinists.
Snohomish County Fire District 4, South County Fire and Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue are investigating the potential exposure.
At a summit Tuesday, top industry minds discussed how they are working to bridge the gap between medical and behavioral health care.
Lahai Health expects to provide primary care to hundreds of uninsured patients in south Everett.
After reporting 41 cases this year, the local health department is calling on residents to vaccinate.
The state Office of the Insurance Commissioner announced the price jump Wednesday.
County Council member Jared Mead floated the idea to Board of Health members Tuesday.
Starting in 2025, the centers will offer primary, dental and mental health services during the school year.
The clinic provides low-barrier mental health, substance use and housing services.
Last season, COVID caused over 1,000 hospitalizations in the county and more than 5,000 deaths statewide.
Cascade and Skagit Valley hospitals are understaffed, doctors say. They want more time with their patients.
