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.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Inslee updates rules on religious gatherings
A week away from Hannukah and three weeks out from Christmas, Gov. Jay Inslee has updated the rules for outdoor religious services.
A week away from Hannukah and three weeks out from Christmas, Gov. Jay Inslee has updated the rules for outdoor religious services.
Fire officials concerned over safety hazards after King Co. turns hotel into homeless shelter
Officials in the city of Renton say having the shelter in the hotel is causing a host of other issues that need to be resolved before something catastrophic happens.
Officials in the city of Renton say having the shelter in the hotel is causing a host of other issues that need to be resolved before something catastrophic happens.
Defiant Chehalis restaurant open for dine-in service despite state's COVID-19 restrictions
A defiant restaurant in Lewis County is open for dine-in service.
A defiant restaurant in Lewis County is open for dine-in service.
Lewis County community won't recognize governor's new Covid restrictions
A small town in Lewis County is still allowing indoor dining despite Gov. Jay Inslee's new restrictions to fight the spread of Covid-19.
A small town in Lewis County is still allowing indoor dining despite Gov. Jay Inslee's new restrictions to fight the spread of Covid-19.
Businesses fined, warned over COVID-19 mask violations
A Skagit County firearms store was fined $3,600 for not requiring employees and customers to wear masks or follow social distancing rules.
A Skagit County firearms store was fined $3,600 for not requiring employees and customers to wear masks or follow social distancing rules.
Snohomish County 5-year-old exposed to coronavirus, unknowingly spreads it to family
A local family is in recovery after the coronavirus spread from their 5-year-old to the rest of their household.
A local family is in recovery after the coronavirus spread from their 5-year-old to the rest of their household.
State prepares for first vaccines to health care workers, nursing homes following panel decision
Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said Tuesday.
Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said Tuesday.
Number of people dead from COVID-19 tops 2,800 in WA
The Washington state Department of Health is reporting that an additional 31 people have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to more than 2,800 since the pandemic began.
The Washington state Department of Health is reporting that an additional 31 people have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to more than 2,800 since the pandemic began.
Families resume visitations at veterans home after brush with COVID-19
Over the past several months, a number of staff members and residents at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard tested positive for the virus which halted visitation until the facility updated protocols to protect vulnerable patients.
Over the past several months, a number of staff members and residents at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard tested positive for the virus which halted visitation until the facility updated protocols to protect vulnerable patients.
Mary's Place bracing for surge in homelessness as eviction moratorium nears end
Washington state may be bracing for a new wave of homeless Washingtonians as the moratorium on evictions ends at the end of December. Homeless shelters like Mary's Place are getting ready.
Washington state may be bracing for a new wave of homeless Washingtonians as the moratorium on evictions ends at the end of December. Homeless shelters like Mary's Place are getting ready.
US panel: 1st vaccines to health care workers, nursing homes
Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said Tuesday.
Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said Tuesday.