In pandemic, Nigerian teacher can ‘teach the whole world’
Basirat Olamide Ajayi, a math teacher in Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, came up with a solution. She began offering free mathematics classes online via Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram. And now, after almost six months, more than 1,800 students at various levels are taking her classes -- across Nigeria and even internationally.
Basirat Olamide Ajayi, a math teacher in Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, came up with a solution. She began offering free mathematics classes online via Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram. And now, after almost six months, more than 1,800 students at various levels are taking her classes -- across Nigeria and even internationally.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
3 coronavirus deaths linked to Maine indoor wedding reception, officials confirm
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
COVID-19 outbreak sickens 5 at Virginia Mason Medical Center
Four employees and a patient at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle have tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, officials said.
Four employees and a patient at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle have tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, officials said.
Lessons in learning
How one Renton school is dealing with the new normal
How one Renton school is dealing with the new normal
‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Seattle landlords sue Inslee, Durkan over eviction moratoriums
A small group of Seattle landlords is suing Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov. Jay Inslee over the constitutionality of city and state eviction moratoriums amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A small group of Seattle landlords is suing Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov. Jay Inslee over the constitutionality of city and state eviction moratoriums amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Remote learning: Not even a week in and some families want out
Parents who remember the chaos of switching from in-person to remote learning in the spring hoped the new remote learning school year would be different. We're less than a week into the new year, and some parents are already disappointed.
Parents who remember the chaos of switching from in-person to remote learning in the spring hoped the new remote learning school year would be different. We're less than a week into the new year, and some parents are already disappointed.
Parents consider options for first week of online learning
The struggle is real for many parents and students as they adjust to learning from home.
The struggle is real for many parents and students as they adjust to learning from home.
Reentering long term care facilities
Patient advocates are visiting nursing homes for the first time in six months.
Patient advocates are visiting nursing homes for the first time in six months.
Washington state laying groundwork for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Q13's Hana Kim has an update on where things stand in terms of getting a safe vaccine approved for Americans.
Q13's Hana Kim has an update on where things stand in terms of getting a safe vaccine approved for Americans.
Washington state laying the ground work for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
CDC is asking states to have a plan for vaccine distribution.
CDC is asking states to have a plan for vaccine distribution.
Ferry service increased for isolated Point Roberts
A Washington community that's been cut off from the U.S. mainland because of border restrictions is seeing some relief in the form of a weekly ferry from Point Roberts to Blaine.
A Washington community that's been cut off from the U.S. mainland because of border restrictions is seeing some relief in the form of a weekly ferry from Point Roberts to Blaine.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
High school athletes to rally for fall sports
A petition calling on the governor to allow high school sports this fall has tens of thousands of signatures.
A petition calling on the governor to allow high school sports this fall has tens of thousands of signatures.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
WSU epicenter of new COVID-19 outbreak in Pullman; National Guard to help with virus testing
With many going back to college campuses, COVID-19 hotspots are popping up across the country including WSU in Pullman.
With many going back to college campuses, COVID-19 hotspots are popping up across the country including WSU in Pullman.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.