Washington unemployment rate drops to 7.8%
Washington’s jobless rate dipped to 7.8% last month, and the state’s economy added 2,400 jobs.
Washington’s jobless rate dipped to 7.8% last month, and the state’s economy added 2,400 jobs.
Gene Juarez Salons and Spas permanently closes its downtown Seattle flagship
Furniture and equipment were rolled out of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas on Pine Street into a moving truck on Tuesday night.
Furniture and equipment were rolled out of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas on Pine Street into a moving truck on Tuesday night.
Five Washington counties move to Phase 2 of reopening, Inslee says
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says five counties in central and eastern Washington still under the tightest COVID-19 restrictions will be allowed to resume more activity and open more services.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says five counties in central and eastern Washington still under the tightest COVID-19 restrictions will be allowed to resume more activity and open more services.
‘Concerning trend’ as Puget Sound counties see increasing COVID-19 infections
Health officials in Western Washington warn that counties are heading in the wrong direction as COVID-19 infections increase, attributing the rise to more time spent indoors in close settings without face masks.
Health officials in Western Washington warn that counties are heading in the wrong direction as COVID-19 infections increase, attributing the rise to more time spent indoors in close settings without face masks.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Talking with moms about challenges of remote learning
Q13 is checking in with local moms several weeks into remote learning.
Q13 is checking in with local moms several weeks into remote learning.
Landlords receive little support with mounting financial pressure
As Governor Jay Inslee is set to sign an updated proclamation to extend the eviction moratorium through December 31, landlords are speaking out about the financial pressure that is mounting each month.
As Governor Jay Inslee is set to sign an updated proclamation to extend the eviction moratorium through December 31, landlords are speaking out about the financial pressure that is mounting each month.
Some Pierce County parents fear return to remote learning as health officials warns of high COVID-19 cases
One new COVID-19 death and 32 cases were reported on Monday from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
One new COVID-19 death and 32 cases were reported on Monday from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
University of Washington virus outbreak continues to grow
A COVID-19 outbreak involving students at the University of Washington’s fraternities and sororities continues to grow with 238 positive cases as of Monday morning.
A COVID-19 outbreak involving students at the University of Washington’s fraternities and sororities continues to grow with 238 positive cases as of Monday morning.
Yakima Speedway fined for allowing fans at races
The owner of Yakima Speedway has been fined $2,500 after fans were allowed to attend an auto-racing event that officials say violated state coronavirus prevention rules.
The owner of Yakima Speedway has been fined $2,500 after fans were allowed to attend an auto-racing event that officials say violated state coronavirus prevention rules.
Biden hits Trump on economic fallout amid COVID-19 pandemic in critical Pennsylvania county
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is blistering President Donald Trump as only pretending to care about the working-class voters who helped flip the Rust Belt to the Republican column four years ago.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is blistering President Donald Trump as only pretending to care about the working-class voters who helped flip the Rust Belt to the Republican column four years ago.
'One step forward, two steps back': Pelosi dismisses latest White House COVID-19 aid offer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”
UN: New daily record as COVID-19 cases hit more than 350,000
The new daily high of 350,766 cases surpasses a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000. That tally includes more than 109,000 cases from Europe alone.
The new daily high of 350,766 cases surpasses a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000. That tally includes more than 109,000 cases from Europe alone.
Being overweight now potential coronavirus risk factor, CDC says
According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.
According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.
Movie theaters struggle to reopen
Theater owners say they can't afford to operate at a reduced capacity.
Theater owners say they can't afford to operate at a reduced capacity.
Dad dances in hospital parking lot to lift son's spirits during cancer treatment
A father in Texas is using his bad dance moves to give his son a good laugh.
A father in Texas is using his bad dance moves to give his son a good laugh.
UW Medical: 1 in 3 COVID survivors experiencing long-term symptoms post virus
Here’s a disturbing thought: getting COVID-19, later seemingly recovering it from it, but severe symptoms still don’t away-and linger months and months later. It’s an issue our medical field is grappling with, as they say surviving COVID apparently isn’t that simple.
Here’s a disturbing thought: getting COVID-19, later seemingly recovering it from it, but severe symptoms still don’t away-and linger months and months later. It’s an issue our medical field is grappling with, as they say surviving COVID apparently isn’t that simple.
University of Washington researchers starting clinical trial on Regeneron COVID treatment
It's a COVID-19 experimental treatment that's now in the headlines because of the President. But researchers at the University of Washington want to know more about it, and they're asking for your help.
It's a COVID-19 experimental treatment that's now in the headlines because of the President. But researchers at the University of Washington want to know more about it, and they're asking for your help.