The FDA approves Moderna’s “Spikevax” vaccine
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older. Upon approval, the Moderna vaccine will be marketed as “Spikevax.” The Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for individuals 18 years of age and older. “The FDA’s approval of Spikevax is […]
New CDC Data supports natural immunity against COVID-19
New data released from the Center for Disease Control reignites the formerly dismissed debate about natural immunity against COVID-19. Though the data indicate that prior infections provided greater immunity than vaccines alone, the CDC maintains that vaccination is the safest strategy against COVID-19. The CDC’s Data In the first month of 2022, nearly two years […]
Compass Health enters Phase II of new behavioral clinic in Everett
EVERETT, Wash. – Compass Health has entered Phase II of its Broadway Campus Redevelopment project – demolishing an outdated building in downtown Everett to make way for a modern, more efficient, clinic that will address the region’s difficult mental health landscape that has only increased due to the strain of the pandemic. Located at 3300 […]
FDA ordered to accelerate release all Pfizer vaccine docs
FORT WORTH, TX, January 22, 2022 – Federal Judge Mark T. Pittman of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, on January 6, ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to accelerate the release of an estimated 451,000 pages of material related to the licensing of Pfizer’s BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Originally, the […]
Steven Skelton aims to rebrand Republicanism and unseat Rep. Carolyn Eslick
SNOHOMISH, Wash., January 20, 2022 – Steven Skelton, a Snohomish-based Republican, is planning to run for State Representative representing Washington’s 39th legislative district, challenging Republican incumbent Carolyn Eslick for the Position 2 seat. “On the matters that are really important – war, debt, and the infringements of rights – there is no reasonable difference between […]
Snohomish County awarded $16.7M grant to expand broadband access
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 19, 2022 – The Washington State Broadband Office today announced funding for 13 construction projects that will deliver reliable, high-speed internet access in 14 communities when completed. The $145 million in Broadband Infrastructure Acceleration grants move Washington another step closer to its ambitious goal of connecting all residents of the state […]
School District Bonds and Levies on February ballot
This February, voters will decide the fate of their local school districts as they vote on education bonds and levies that provide critical funding for their schools. Over a decade ago, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state was failing to fully fund education, therefore violating its constitutional duty. As a result, Washington State […]
Mukilteo School District changes COVID-19 policies amid a spike in cases
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 16, 2022 – With the Mukilteo School District reducing the period of self-quarantine and isolation for those who have tested positive or been exposed to the COVID-19 virus from 10 to 5 days, families are left with questions regarding the well-being of their community. In an announcement released last Friday by the […]
Upcoming vaccine mandate for truckers could stifle an already fragile supply chain
JANUARY 12, 2022 – A new vaccine mandate requiring cross-border truckers to be fully vaccinated goes into effect this Saturday, January 15, that could potentially be a massive blow to a supply chain already crippled by the effects of the pandemic. The Trump administration considered land-border crossings essential and allowed it to proceed regardless of […]
Gov. Inslee’s 2022 State of the State Address
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 12, 2022 – On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2022 State of the State Address in a legislative session at the Capitol in Olympia. His address outlined his proposals to increase spending in the housing, education, transportation sectors, and called on lawmakers to address inadequate housing and climate change policies. He […]