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.
Deadly outbreaks at Washington nursing homes possibly linked to staff who attended 300-person wedding
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Lewis County officials: Enforcing Covid restrictions 'too burdensome on smaller communities'
The Lewis County prosecuting attorney and sheriff have joined a growing number of Washington officials who say the latest Covid-19 restrictions imposed by Gov. Jay Inslee are "too burdensome" for local authorities to enforce.
The Lewis County prosecuting attorney and sheriff have joined a growing number of Washington officials who say the latest Covid-19 restrictions imposed by Gov. Jay Inslee are "too burdensome" for local authorities to enforce.
Seattle hotels down to 20% occupancy
Before the pandemic, Seattle’s economy was humming. Fast forward, several months into lockdown and health restrictions, the economic downturn has hammered our hotel industry.
Before the pandemic, Seattle’s economy was humming. Fast forward, several months into lockdown and health restrictions, the economic downturn has hammered our hotel industry.
Washington state reports 50 COVID-19 deaths, 2,090 cases
The Washington state Department of Health has reported 50 additional COVID-19 deaths and 2,090 new cases as of Wednesday.
The Washington state Department of Health has reported 50 additional COVID-19 deaths and 2,090 new cases as of Wednesday.
Port Orchard restaurant owner opens dining room, says he'll 'go out swinging' against state's restrictions
As the nation sets new records for COVID-19 pandemic deaths and hospitalizations, more businesses are breaking out of step with Governor Jay Inslee's state restrictions. There are more reports of restaurants serving customers inside their dining rooms.
As the nation sets new records for COVID-19 pandemic deaths and hospitalizations, more businesses are breaking out of step with Governor Jay Inslee's state restrictions. There are more reports of restaurants serving customers inside their dining rooms.
Can employers require a COVID vaccine
A look at if employers can require their employees to get vaccinated for coronavirus.
A look at if employers can require their employees to get vaccinated for coronavirus.
US reports more COVID-19 deaths in single day than over 100 countries have since pandemic began
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.