Washington psychiatric hospital sees spike in COVID-19 cases

More than 30 patients and staff at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital are suffering from coronavirus — the biggest spike in cases to date — and more than 150 have tested positive since the virus first hit the facility in March.

Auditor accuses state's unemployment chief of obstructing massive fraud investigation

A Washington state auditor has accused the head of the state's unemployment agency of allegedly hindering an investigation into massive fraud resulting in the theft of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars.

Local dance studio struggling to survive pandemic economy

The owner of a local dance studio said she’s going to try every single move before she ever considers closing her business for good.

Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead

The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.

Woodland Park Zoo brightens holiday season with new lantern festival

The Wildlanterns Festival at the Woodland Park Zoo is providing families a bright spots among a very different holiday season.

Biden adds more members to COVID-19 advisory board

President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.

Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo

New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.

US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time

The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.

Law enforcement: Don't use 911 to report large gatherings or other COVID-19 violations

While reporting COVID-19 violations is good in theory, people should not call 911 to file a complaint, authorities said. This could hold up the lines at the communications center trying to dispatch first responders to an emergency or public safety issue.

As Washington’s COVID-19 hospitalizations reach records, competition for federal resources will be fierce

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 over Thanksgiving Day broke a new, grim record: More than 90,000 people across the country spent the holiday in the hospital with COVID-19. 

United Airlines flying Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.

Local gym owners push for reopening amidst pandemic

Amidst a pandemic, local gym owners are hoping Governor Inslee reverses the current "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" requirement, that has shut down gyms. Owners cite recent statistics that claim gyms are not super-spreader locations.

In alarming trend, 911 calls for COVID breaking pandemic records in Snohomish County

Snohomish County first responders were first in the nation to see the COVID-19 outbreak 10 months ago. Now, they’re tracking an alarming new trend, a spike in emergency calls for COVID-like illness that’s higher than any other time in the pandemic. 

Half of residents, staff positive for COVID-19 in North Bend nursing facility outbreak

More than half of its residents and nearly half of its staff are positive for COVID-19 amid an outbreak at the Regency North Bend Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.