Iconic Tacoma hangout The Swiss to close after 27 years
The coronavirus pandemic and its toll on small businesses have claimed another victim: The Swiss, a popular downtown Tacoma restaurant, bar, and live music venue, is closing after 27 years.
The coronavirus pandemic and its toll on small businesses have claimed another victim: The Swiss, a popular downtown Tacoma restaurant, bar, and live music venue, is closing after 27 years.
Facebook to buy REI's Bellevue campus in $368 million deal
Facebook, which opened its first Puget Sound office in 2010 with three engineers, now employs more than 5,000 workers in dozens of locations in Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond.
Facebook, which opened its first Puget Sound office in 2010 with three engineers, now employs more than 5,000 workers in dozens of locations in Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond.
Study links restaurants to higher rate of COVID-19 transmission
Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.
Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.
Emergency shelters open as dual health crises envelop King County
The smoke shrouding our region has forced the city of Seattle to close all public parks through the weekend and everyone is urged to stay indoors.
The smoke shrouding our region has forced the city of Seattle to close all public parks through the weekend and everyone is urged to stay indoors.
Nebraska to end nearly all social distancing restrictions amid upward trend in new COVID-19 cases
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
Study: COVID-19 can be more fatal than a heart attack for young adults
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Digital divide leaves thousands of kids behind during remote learning
As parents and public school students settle in for remote learning this school year, many others in our state are being left behind during the pandemic.
As parents and public school students settle in for remote learning this school year, many others in our state are being left behind during the pandemic.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Man hires live mariachi band, serenades wife sick with COVID-19 outside hospital
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Large 'prayer protest' takes place in Seattle, despite city trying to prevent it
Hundreds attended a worship rally Monday evening, despite the city of Seattle seemingly trying to prevent the event by closing down the park where it was scheduled to happen.
Hundreds attended a worship rally Monday evening, despite the city of Seattle seemingly trying to prevent the event by closing down the park where it was scheduled to happen.
Summer holiday weekends have led to coronavirus spikes, will Labor Day be different?
With Labor Day marking the unofficial end to summer, health experts are worried it could be the beginning of a new spike in COVID-19 cases.
With Labor Day marking the unofficial end to summer, health experts are worried it could be the beginning of a new spike in COVID-19 cases.
Disappointment, resilience highlight Labor Day during pandemic
This Labor Day holiday is just another reminder of how much our lives have changed due to the pandemic. For many, Labor Day for experiences unique to the Northwest -- like family rituals that go along with the holiday. Not this year.
This Labor Day holiday is just another reminder of how much our lives have changed due to the pandemic. For many, Labor Day for experiences unique to the Northwest -- like family rituals that go along with the holiday. Not this year.
Gas Works Park closed in Seattle ahead of planned prayer rally
Seattle Parks and Recreation officials say they closed Gas Works Park because of anticipated overcrowding and COVID-19 concerns, but they did not mention that a prayer rally is scheduled there today.
Seattle Parks and Recreation officials say they closed Gas Works Park because of anticipated overcrowding and COVID-19 concerns, but they did not mention that a prayer rally is scheduled there today.
City closes Gas Works Park ahead of prayer rally
The city is trying to stop hundreds of people from gathering at Gas Works Park in Seattle on Labor Day for a Let Us Worship rally.
The city is trying to stop hundreds of people from gathering at Gas Works Park in Seattle on Labor Day for a Let Us Worship rally.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.