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.

Nearly 2,500 Washington restaurants permanently closed in the first six months of pandemic

Nearly 2,500 restaurants in Washington state permanently closed their doors during the first six months of the pandemic, though researchers with the Washington Hospitality Association say that number is likely higher. 

UW Huskies Football suspends team activities due to COVID-19 cases

The University of Washington Huskies Football program has suspended all team activities because of an increase in positive COVID-19 tests.

Spiffy's restaurant fined $67,000 for defying Covid-19 restrictions

A restaurant owner who's made headlines for defying Gov. Jay Inslee's ban on indoor dining has been fined $67,000 for refusing to follow the restrictions put in place to fight the spread of Covid-19. 

Inslee extends latest Covid-19 restrictions in Washington state through Jan. 4

The latest statewide Covid-19 restrictions that were set to be lifted Dec. 14 - including a ban on indoor dining and wedding and funeral receptions - have been extended for an additional three weeks. 

Restaurants continue to suffer amid restriction extension

Governor Jay Inslee's extension on current restrictions on indoor businesses, restaurants, and gyms is impacting businesses already hanging on by a thread.