CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Secretary of Health asks parents to stop and think before booking vacations
As COVID cases skyrocket in some parts of the country, driven by the more contagious variants, Washington's Secretary of Health has issued a new warning about traveling, particularly aimed at parents.
Washington lawmaker wears Star of David in vaccine protest
A Washington state lawmaker is being criticized after wearing a yellow Star of David in protest of COVID-19 vaccine regulations, a display that compared the government’s efforts to protect people from a highly contagious virus with the Nazis’ murder of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust.
King County mask mandate ends
King County has ended its mask mandate a day before Washington fully reopens its economy for the first time since the pandemic began.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Three vaccination clinics in Kitsap County to close due to excessive heat
Three COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Kitsap County will be closed starting this weekend through early next week due to a heatwave throughout the region.
Spokane nursing student wins $250K in state's 'Shot of a Lifetime' lottery
A Spokane woman has won $250,000 prize as part of the state’s "Shot of a Lifetime" lottery.
State selects 256 more winners in vaccine lottery
The state has selected its third round of winners in the Shot of a Lifetime vaccine lottery program to encourage Washingtonians to get COVID-19 vaccines.
T-Mobile Park opening at full capacity on July 2
Starting July 2, T-Mobile Park will open at full capacity for Seattle Mariners fans.
King County hits 70% vaccination rate, ending mask mandate on June 29
Washington's largest county has reached the 70% vaccination threshold, which means Local Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin's indoor mask directive will expire in two weeks on June 29.
Over 100 prizes unclaimed in Washington's 'Shot of a Lifetime' vaccine lottery
As of noon on Monday, 103 prizes from Washington state's “Shot of a Lifetime” vaccine lottery have gone unclaimed, according to Washington State Lottery.
Gonzaga to require COVID-19 vaccines for students
Gonzaga University is joining the list of schools that will require students to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in campus activities this fall.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
'Icing on the cake:' One Washingtonian is $250k richer for getting the COVID vaccine
On Thursday, the first winner of Washington's "Shot of a Lifetime" lottery claimed their $250,000 prize.
Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat
It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough start.
First drawing of Washington vaccine lotto Tuesday includes $250K and hundreds of other prizes
The Washington State Lottery's Shot of a Lifetime vaccine incentive program starts Tuesday with the first lottery drawing.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”