Dozens infected, seven dead after Covid outbreak at Olympia long-term care facility
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
As South King County deals with high positivity rate, Kent mom shares 'life or death' fight against COVID
A COVID-19 survivor talks about her 5-day stay at the hospital.
A COVID-19 survivor talks about her 5-day stay at the hospital.
Employees of Orting School District rally to get jobs back after mass furloughs
Tough financial decisions in the Orting School District have left dozens of paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians and more without a job.
Tough financial decisions in the Orting School District have left dozens of paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians and more without a job.
Snohomish County Covid-19 curve resembles the one seen in the first wave
Snohomish County is seeing 60-100 new Covid-19 cases a day, making the curve similar to the first wave.
Snohomish County is seeing 60-100 new Covid-19 cases a day, making the curve similar to the first wave.
Health Support Team offers training to build mental health resilience
Washington State Department of Health is training healthcare providers and first responders in mental health support, and now you can have the opportunity to learn some of these skills outlined in the Health Support Team (HST) program.
Washington State Department of Health is training healthcare providers and first responders in mental health support, and now you can have the opportunity to learn some of these skills outlined in the Health Support Team (HST) program.
Local restaurants accommodating outdoor dining in colder months
Salty's on Alki has found a way for guests to enjoy safe dining with a view, but not all restaurants are as fortunate.
Salty's on Alki has found a way for guests to enjoy safe dining with a view, but not all restaurants are as fortunate.
Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March, but it’s still historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March, but it’s still historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is forcing many employers to cut jobs.
Plans for Peninsula School District change once again
Less than a week after the Peninsula School District announced kindergarteners and first graders would have to return to distance learning, the district said today that those kids can stay in the classroom.
Less than a week after the Peninsula School District announced kindergarteners and first graders would have to return to distance learning, the district said today that those kids can stay in the classroom.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
COVID positivity rate about 4 times higher in South King County compared to rest of county
Health officials are particularly concerned about South King County where the positivity rates are about 4 times higher than the rest of the county.
Health officials are particularly concerned about South King County where the positivity rates are about 4 times higher than the rest of the county.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Washington joins multi-state review pact on COVID-19 vaccine, Inslee says
Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety and efficacy of any coronavirus vaccine that is ultimately approved by the FDA before any distribution occurs in those states, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety and efficacy of any coronavirus vaccine that is ultimately approved by the FDA before any distribution occurs in those states, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
US economic recovery could stall out if Congress doesn't pass more coronavirus aid, experts warn
If Congress does not cut a deal and pass legislation before Nov. 3, some have warned that it's unlikely lawmakers pass a bill during the lame-duck session -- imperiling aid for months.
If Congress does not cut a deal and pass legislation before Nov. 3, some have warned that it's unlikely lawmakers pass a bill during the lame-duck session -- imperiling aid for months.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Tips and options for how to creatively and safely celebrate Halloween
Halloween is less than a week away, and while the pandemic has made celebrating the night difficult, there are other ways families can enjoy the holiday.
Halloween is less than a week away, and while the pandemic has made celebrating the night difficult, there are other ways families can enjoy the holiday.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Case investigators looking ahead to the holidays as we move into a fall surge
State health officials announced Covid-19 cases soared past 100,000 in Washington State Thursday.
State health officials announced Covid-19 cases soared past 100,000 in Washington State Thursday.