Hawaii hypocrisy? West Coast lawmakers soak up sun in Maui

While Americans face renewed Coronavirus mandates and calls to hunker down at home for the holidays, some West Coast lawmakers made a trip to Hawaii this week for a political conference.  

NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state

All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.

State COVID-19 transmission fastest since March, hospital surge ‘exponential’

COVID-19 cases are surging around the state at the fastest transmission rates since March, but what is even more concerning to health officials is the number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals.

Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through March 2021

Delta will continue to provide more space for customers as the only U.S. airline blocking middle seats for flights departing now through March 30, 2021.

GOP lawmakers demand Inslee call special session

As renewed coronavirus mandates threaten to put more people out of work in our state, some lawmakers are demanding a special session.

With new Covid restrictions in place, state unemployment office sees another surge in claims - and questions

Less than 24 hours after Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new round of business restrictions to combat rising Covid cases, the state's Employee Security Department began receiving 400 calls per second. 

Washington state again reports record number of COVID-19 cases

The Washington state Department of Health reported 2,589 additional COVID-19 cases and 23 more deaths, setting another new record.

Pierce County Council extends CARES Act relief to support Restaurant Rally restaurants, local food banks

Hundreds of Pierce County restaurants will receive additional funds as part of the council's unanimous vote to extend the CARES Act relief funds and create a program to support a dozen local food banks amid the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Monroe teachers hold virtual rally, contract negotiations ongoing

Some first-grade students and teachers in Monroe returned to the classroom on Tuesday for hybrid learning, and that same night there was a passionate showing of support for teachers over a virtually held rally.

Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge

The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.

Dr. Umair A. Shah named new Washington secretary of health

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday appointed Dr. Umair A. Shah as the state’s new secretary of health.

Officials: 300 attend Washington wedding that leads to virus outbreak

Health officials are asking more than 300 attendees of a wedding near Ritzville on Nov. 7 to get tested for COVID-19 after several people tested positive.

Gov. Inslee issues new restrictions to slow spread of COVID-19 in Washington state

Gov. Jay Inslee announces new state restrictions to help curve the spread of COVID-19, including limited indoor social gatherings, restaurants, and retail capacity.

What you need to know: Covid-19 testing

When the coronavirus pandemic started in March there were so many unknowns about the virus, but we've come a long way and we're now learning more about the virus and testing.