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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
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.
Governor Jay Inslee's extension on current restrictions on indoor businesses, restaurants, and gyms is impacting businesses already hanging on by a thread.
US surpasses 15M coronavirus cases, Johns Hopkins reports
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
Local hospitals secure hard-to-get freezers to store first COVID-19 vaccine
Hospitals in the area could start receiving COVID-19 vaccines as early as next week pending FDA emergency approval of the Pfizer vaccine, but storing the long-awaited vaccine is a battle in itself.
Hospitals in the area could start receiving COVID-19 vaccines as early as next week pending FDA emergency approval of the Pfizer vaccine, but storing the long-awaited vaccine is a battle in itself.
Tacoma restaurant owner will wait to see if indoor dining ban gets lifted
Business owners are apprehensive about whether the new restrictions - like the ban on indoor dining - will be extended instead of expiring next week.
Business owners are apprehensive about whether the new restrictions - like the ban on indoor dining - will be extended instead of expiring next week.
Virus outbreak in Seattle jail sends 16 inmates to isolation
The King County Jail in downtown Seattle experienced its first COVID-19 outbreak believed to have originated inside the facility, sending 16 inmates into medical isolation, according to the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.
The King County Jail in downtown Seattle experienced its first COVID-19 outbreak believed to have originated inside the facility, sending 16 inmates into medical isolation, according to the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.
Trump to sign coronavirus vaccine executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign nations
Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.
Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.
Salvation Army sees drop in donations during holidays
The local Salvation Army says the holidays are when they receive the majority of their donations, but COVID-19 is causing them to see a big drop this year.
The local Salvation Army says the holidays are when they receive the majority of their donations, but COVID-19 is causing them to see a big drop this year.
Seattle launches pilot program, two kiosks installed with free oral COVID-19 testing
Two COVID-19 testing kiosks in Seattle’s Northgate and Central District are now open for walk-up clients.
Two COVID-19 testing kiosks in Seattle’s Northgate and Central District are now open for walk-up clients.
Short-staffed care homes in Washington state to receive help
The Washington state Department of Social and Health Services will send teams of registered nurses and other health care workers to long-term care facilities across the state with staffing shortages caused by the pandemic, officials said.
The Washington state Department of Social and Health Services will send teams of registered nurses and other health care workers to long-term care facilities across the state with staffing shortages caused by the pandemic, officials said.
"Yeah, you should take this vaccine": Expert suggests upcoming COVID-19 vaccine
Next week, the FDA is expected to make a decision on whether to grant emergency approval for a COVID-19 vaccine, but some folks in Western Washington are hesitant on if they would take it.
Next week, the FDA is expected to make a decision on whether to grant emergency approval for a COVID-19 vaccine, but some folks in Western Washington are hesitant on if they would take it.
Emergency services at ‘breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance group warns HHS
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
Interactive map helps those in need find free food across King County as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Putting food on the table is getting harder these days as the COVID-pandemic lingers on. More than ever before people across King County are turning to local nonprofits for a meal.
Putting food on the table is getting harder these days as the COVID-pandemic lingers on. More than ever before people across King County are turning to local nonprofits for a meal.
More than 1 million in Washington sign up for COVID-19 exposure app
More than 1 million Washingtonians have enabled a coronavirus exposure app in the first four days of the technology going live statewide.
More than 1 million Washingtonians have enabled a coronavirus exposure app in the first four days of the technology going live statewide.