WA Secretary of Health, Dr. Umair Shah, stepping down in 2025
Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah announced he will be stepping down from the position in 2025.
How Washingtonians can get next phase of free COVID-19 tests delivered
Ahead of the official rollout in September, government agencies are reminding people how they will be able to get free tests delivered to their homes this fall.
Free vaccine clinics at King County back-to-school events
Schools are hoping to get ahead of a surge in COVID-19 activity with back-to-school vaccine events.
Summer surge of COVID-19 causing spike in hospitalizations
Across the country, health officials are reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases that rival numbers typically seen in the winter months.
WA judge dismisses COVID lawsuit from John Stockton, RFK Jr.
A Washington federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over the state's COVID-19 policies.
COVID fraud: Woman sentenced for using nearly $500k in business aid for luxury purchases
A Seattle woman has been sentenced for defrauding a COVID assistance program and using that money that was meant for company payroll and instead went on luxury shopping sprees, bought collectible cars, and failed BitCoin investment.
Washington DOH launches free COVID-19, flu testing kiosks across the state
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
DOH discusses new COVID vaccine, respiratory virus season
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is set to hold a press conference Friday morning to discuss the newly developed COVID-19 vaccine, respiratory virus season and other health topics.
COVID 19 vaccines approved, could be available in Puget Sound by this weekend
The newly approved COVID-19 vaccines could be available in the Puget Sound region as soon as this weekend.
King County Council hears proposal to rehire employees fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Amid a major shortage of public safety personnel, and the end of King County's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, some experienced ex-workers who skipped the shot said it was time for them to get back to work.
Former Seattle man gets 8 years for stealing $1M in pandemic benefits
A former Seattle man who stole over $1 million in jobless benefits and small business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison, Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a statement.
Gov. Inslee to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for state workers Thursday
As state and local agencies put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that starting Thursday, state employees will no longer need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Washington state's COVID-19 exposure notification app will end May 11
The smartphone app that notified you if you may have been exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19 will be going away next month.
Washington ends universal masking requirements in healthcare, correctional facilities
Mask requirements in healthcare, long-term care and correctional facilities have been lifted in Washington state. However, local governments, facilities and providers may choose to continue requiring masks.
Washington ends universal masking requirements in healthcare, correctional facilities
Mask requirements in healthcare, long-term care and correctional facilities have been lifted in Washington state. However, local governments, facilities and providers may choose to continue requiring masks.
King County, Seattle drop COVID-19 vaccine mandate
King County and the City of Seattle on Monday officially dropped their COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Pike Place Market kicks-offs ‘Local Appreciation’ celebration
Pike Place Market hosted it’s first-ever "Local Appreciation Day" on Saturday; a celebration that will continue into February.
WSU will no longer require COVID-19 vaccine for most students
Washington State University announced on Thursday that it will no longer require most students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tax the rich? Liberals renew push for state wealth taxes
Supporters of taxes on the very rich contend that people are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a bigger appetite for what they’re calling “tax justice.”