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.
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.