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.
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.
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.
Report: Washington liquor agents confronted after bar refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions
A standoff is intensifying between Washington state and a Tri-Cities bar that refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
A standoff is intensifying between Washington state and a Tri-Cities bar that refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
Man arrested for arson at hotel for homeless in Renton
Since April, firefighters and medics have been called to the hotel 277 times.
Since April, firefighters and medics have been called to the hotel 277 times.
Coronavirus cases in US may be 8 times higher than previously reported, CDC warns
The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
Where are people contracting COVID-19? New King County report gives clues
A new report out of King County tries to answer this question: Where are people contracting COVID-19?
A new report out of King County tries to answer this question: Where are people contracting COVID-19?
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.
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.
Kind-hearted 5th-grader doles out snacks, positive messages to 100,000 for Thanksgiving
Ten-year-old Orion Jean may be small in stature, but he has a big heart.
Ten-year-old Orion Jean may be small in stature, but he has a big heart.
‘This is what you’ll see’: Doctor simulates dying COVID-19 patient’s point of view
A Missouri doctor shared sobering video that simulates the point of view of a dying COVID-19 patient who is about to intubated for a ventilator.
A Missouri doctor shared sobering video that simulates the point of view of a dying COVID-19 patient who is about to intubated for a ventilator.
'Schools are not significant factors of spreading the virus,' parents fight to change health guidelines
If health metrics for schools change, it could pave the way for many districts to reopen for young kids.
If health metrics for schools change, it could pave the way for many districts to reopen for young kids.
Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
Nearly 3,500 federal employees to be compensated for contracting COVID-19 at work
As of Nov. 16, the government agreed to pay injury compensation benefits to nearly 3,500 federal employees and has granted death benefits to survivors of 14 employees, a Department of Labor spokesperson told FOX TV Stations.
As of Nov. 16, the government agreed to pay injury compensation benefits to nearly 3,500 federal employees and has granted death benefits to survivors of 14 employees, a Department of Labor spokesperson told FOX TV Stations.
12 million Americans will soon lose unemployment benefits—can they expect a stimulus?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
Rite Aid offering free COVID-19 tests, expands program to include teens
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Washington nearing record highs
Health officials warned of dire consequences to the state’s health care system as COVID-19 hospitalizations approach all-time highs.
Health officials warned of dire consequences to the state’s health care system as COVID-19 hospitalizations approach all-time highs.
With downtown Seattle 'a hollow shell,' businesses in need of holiday goodwill
“We have a downtown that really is just a hollow shell of itself,” Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said this week—a blunt assessment of the city’s reality during the pandemic.
“We have a downtown that really is just a hollow shell of itself,” Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said this week—a blunt assessment of the city’s reality during the pandemic.
Washington state officials mull loosening COVID restrictions for schools
Washington state health officials are considering changing the disease metrics that guide school district reopening decisions during the pandemic.
Washington state health officials are considering changing the disease metrics that guide school district reopening decisions during the pandemic.
Petition growing to allow professional birth doula support at local hospital
Overlake Medical Center and Clinics in Bellevue is the latest hospital to add further restrictions to visitor policies, amid surging COVID-19 cases.
Overlake Medical Center and Clinics in Bellevue is the latest hospital to add further restrictions to visitor policies, amid surging COVID-19 cases.
Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
Seattle Union Gospel Missions finds a way to get Thanksgiving meals out during pandemic
Despite restrictions due to COVID-19, the Seattle Union Gospel Mission is still finding a way to provide meals to folks in need around Thanksgiving.
Despite restrictions due to COVID-19, the Seattle Union Gospel Mission is still finding a way to provide meals to folks in need around Thanksgiving.