Pumpkin patches, corn mazes can open in more counties under new guidelines
Gov. Jay Inslee released new guidelines for agritourism businesses on Monday, allowing businesses such as pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Christmas tree farms and berry farms to operate in councties under modified Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan.
Gov. Jay Inslee released new guidelines for agritourism businesses on Monday, allowing businesses such as pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Christmas tree farms and berry farms to operate in councties under modified Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan.
Father says he and 9-year-old son have been battling COVID-19 symptoms for over 6 months
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
2 test positive for COVID-19 after clean-air shelter stay in Seattle
Two people who were staying at King County’s temporary shelter in Seattle to escape the poor air quality from wildfires have tested positive for COVID-19, the county Department of Community and Human Services said Thursday.
Two people who were staying at King County’s temporary shelter in Seattle to escape the poor air quality from wildfires have tested positive for COVID-19, the county Department of Community and Human Services said Thursday.
Students expected back in Tacoma classrooms by the end of September
Tacoma Public School students are expected to be back in the classroom by the end of the month.
Tacoma Public School students are expected to be back in the classroom by the end of the month.
Popular Edmonds Halloween event canceled
The popular downtown Edmonds Halloween event is the latest fundraising event the Chamber of Commerce has had to cancel. If something doesn't change, it could be the end of a chamber of commerce that's been around for 113 years.
The popular downtown Edmonds Halloween event is the latest fundraising event the Chamber of Commerce has had to cancel. If something doesn't change, it could be the end of a chamber of commerce that's been around for 113 years.
Edmonds cancels Halloween event
It's the latest Edmonds Chamber of Commerce fundraising event to be canceled, leaving city leaders scrambling to save the local business network.
It's the latest Edmonds Chamber of Commerce fundraising event to be canceled, leaving city leaders scrambling to save the local business network.
Restaurant and bar owners urge Gov. Inslee to extend operating hours
When it comes to restaurants and bars in the region, in some cases it's getting close to closing time, permanently.
When it comes to restaurants and bars in the region, in some cases it's getting close to closing time, permanently.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Local teenage actress with disabilities gets big break on Netflix, changes perceptions
A teenager from Des Moines, Washington had a dream to make it big in show business. How she went from dark horse to front runner in the entertainment industry and changed perceptions in the process.
A teenager from Des Moines, Washington had a dream to make it big in show business. How she went from dark horse to front runner in the entertainment industry and changed perceptions in the process.
170 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths linked to Maine wedding coronavirus 'super spreader event'
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
University of Washington student sues for tuition refund
A graduate student at the University of Washington filed a lawsuit demanding tuition reimbursement after the school shifted most of its classes online for the remainder of the year.
A graduate student at the University of Washington filed a lawsuit demanding tuition reimbursement after the school shifted most of its classes online for the remainder of the year.
COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in US
The Labor Department said Thursday that U.S. jobless claims fell by 33,000 form the previous week and that 12.6 million are collecting traditional unemployment benefits, compared with just 1.7 million a year ago.
The Labor Department said Thursday that U.S. jobless claims fell by 33,000 form the previous week and that 12.6 million are collecting traditional unemployment benefits, compared with just 1.7 million a year ago.
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Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
CDC report finds some hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19 can suffer severe illness, poor birth outcomes
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
Poor air quality continues to postpone COVID-19 tests, events in western Washington
Wildfire smoke lingers on throughout the region and people are feeling the impacts from the unhealthy conditions. It caused another day of closures and postponements across the Puget Sound, including COVID-19 testing.
Wildfire smoke lingers on throughout the region and people are feeling the impacts from the unhealthy conditions. It caused another day of closures and postponements across the Puget Sound, including COVID-19 testing.
Raising awareness on behavioral health during wildfire smoke and next phase of COVID-19
State health experts are raising awareness on behavioral health with the wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
State health experts are raising awareness on behavioral health with the wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
Health official addresses symptoms from wildfire smoke, COVID-19
The wildfire smoke is causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It’s similar to some of the symptoms people feel when they are sick with COVID-19.
The wildfire smoke is causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It’s similar to some of the symptoms people feel when they are sick with COVID-19.
COVID-19 deaths surpass 2,000 in Washington
More than 2,000 people in the state have now died due to the coronavirus, according to The Washington state Department of Health.
More than 2,000 people in the state have now died due to the coronavirus, according to The Washington state Department of Health.