WA Notify on your smartphone is 'latest tool' in fight against pandemic
Governor Jay Inslee said more than 200,000 people in Washington enrolled in WA Notify, the statewide exposure notification system for smartphones.
Governor Jay Inslee said more than 200,000 people in Washington enrolled in WA Notify, the statewide exposure notification system for smartphones.
Centrist lawmakers push $908B plan to break virus impasse
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is putting pressure on congressional leaders to accept a split-the-difference solution to the protracted impasse over COVID-19 relief in a last-gasp effort to ship overdue help to a hurting nation before Congress adjourns for the holidays.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is putting pressure on congressional leaders to accept a split-the-difference solution to the protracted impasse over COVID-19 relief in a last-gasp effort to ship overdue help to a hurting nation before Congress adjourns for the holidays.
Renters nervous as eviction moratorium nears end
A moratorium on evictions is keeping a roof over the heads of a reported 171,000 Washingtonians currently behind on rent, but that protection ends at the end of December.
A moratorium on evictions is keeping a roof over the heads of a reported 171,000 Washingtonians currently behind on rent, but that protection ends at the end of December.
Local Santa spreads joy through Zoom calls with children
Children won’t be able to sit on Santa’s lap this year and tell him what they’d like for Christmas, but some Santas are finding a creative way to still bring families Christmas joy while also staying safe.
Children won’t be able to sit on Santa’s lap this year and tell him what they’d like for Christmas, but some Santas are finding a creative way to still bring families Christmas joy while also staying safe.
School-based rapid COVID-19 testing piloted at three districts in Pierce County
Rapid antigen COVID-19 testing has been a big part of getting college and professional sports back on the field, on the court, and on the screens of fans.
Rapid antigen COVID-19 testing has been a big part of getting college and professional sports back on the field, on the court, and on the screens of fans.
Washington launches statewide COVID-19 notification app
People with iPhones can now enable the "exposure notifications" feature that is already in their phone’s settings, and Android devices can download the app, called Washington Exposure Notifications, for alerts on potential Covid-19 exposure.
People with iPhones can now enable the "exposure notifications" feature that is already in their phone’s settings, and Android devices can download the app, called Washington Exposure Notifications, for alerts on potential Covid-19 exposure.
Holiday air travel surges despite dire warnings amid increasing COVID-19 cases
The TSA says nearly 1.2 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday.
The TSA says nearly 1.2 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Thanksgiving like no other: 'It was tough, but it was the right choice'
Kristine Gray is in the kitchen prepping the turkey.
Kristine Gray is in the kitchen prepping the turkey.