Hospitals prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Hospitals throughout Puget Sound are preparing distribution plans for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.

‘They deserve to live:’ Increasing infections worry advocates, families of DOC inmates

On Thursday, DOC announced the forth pandemic-related death of an inmate. The victim died on December 10 at a local healthcare facility, according to an agency media release, and had been under state custody at Stafford Creek Corrections Center. The agency said it would continue efforts to curb a growing number of infections.

CDC predicts up to 362K American COVID-19 deaths by beginning of January

According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.

Washington could get COVID-19 vaccines as early as Monday

Washington could get COVID-19 vaccines in the state as early as Monday or Tuesday after an advisory committee voted Thursday to endorse Pfizer’s version.

Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.

Trump threatens executive power over COVID-19 vaccines, Inslee ‘flabbergasted’

In the early months of the pandemic that has now infected millions of Americans, Washington’s governor repeatedly asked the president to invoke the Defense Production Act for personal protective equipment and testing supplies, with little success. 

AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine

A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.

Washington state could receive 400,000 COVID-19 vaccines in December

Washington state could receive more than 400,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines before the New Year, according to the Department of Health.

Local a cappella group gets creative to make holiday music during pandemic

When it comes to the holidays, so many of the traditions we cherish most just can’t happen this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge: Washington state gym does not have to pay fines for COVID-19 violations

An appellate judge has ruled that the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries did not show sufficient evidence to fine a gym owner for alleged violations of coronavirus regulations in Yakima.