Freezer failure won’t impact weekend COVID-19 clinics, officials say

A malfunctioning freezer door is to blame for a midnight scramble to ensure COVID-19 vaccinations were put to good use rather than having to pour them down the drain.

Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.

Federal government increasing Washington's COVID-19 vaccine supply by 16%

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday touted big improvements in distributing the COVID-19 vaccines, but he also urged residents to remain vigilant as new, more contagious variants of the disease spread in the state.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee receives COVID-19 vaccine

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.

Amazon offers assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.

COVID-19 'long-hauler' and Tacoma nurse's decision on vaccine

For a Tacoma woman, she now considers herself a "long-hauler" after contracting COVID-19 last year and continues to suffer long-term effects of the virus. 

Hurdles persist as Washington state plans for mass vaccination sites

On the anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the United States, Washington state health officials said Thursday they are plowing ahead with plans to open four mass vaccination sites next week, despite logistical concerns that include questions about vaccine supply.

How to confirm vaccine eligibility and find vaccination locations in Washington

Although Governor Jay Inslee announced that those 65 years and older were now eligible to be vaccinated in the new phase, some are running into issues as the demand grows.

Inslee wants to vaccinate 45,000 people a day, allowing those 65 and older to get vaccine

Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Washington state will expand access to COVID-19 vaccines to include 65-year-olds. Those who are 50 years and older living in multi-generational households are also eligible. 

Kirkland facility that reported nation's first COVID-19 outbreak getting second vaccine dose

Life Care Center in Kirkland, the facility that became the epicenter for the first viral outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., will get a second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday.

'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses

State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.

COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.

Washington ranks in bottom half of states for vaccine doses administered

Washington ranks in the bottom half of states when it comes to the percentage of doses used, according to CDC data Wednesday. The state health secretary admitted the vaccine response has been “uneven at best.”