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.
Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
$300 jobless boost available in Washington later in September
Those unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic will start receiving an additional $300 in unemployment benefits later this month.
Those unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic will start receiving an additional $300 in unemployment benefits later this month.
Zoom stock surges, market value tops Boeing, Starbucks
Zoom surged in early trading Tuesday, making the video conferencing company more valuable than well-established companies in the auto and aviation industries.
Zoom surged in early trading Tuesday, making the video conferencing company more valuable than well-established companies in the auto and aviation industries.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Two free COVID-19 testing sites to open in south King County
Two new drive-thru coronavirus testing facilities will open over the next two weeks in Auburn and Renton, King County public health officials announced on Monday.
Two new drive-thru coronavirus testing facilities will open over the next two weeks in Auburn and Renton, King County public health officials announced on Monday.
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
More than 1,000 University of Alabama students test positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
Care center honors dozens of lives lost with memorial 6 months after first U.S. COVID-19 outbreak
It’s been six months since a health care facility in Kirkland was revealed to be an epicenter of a pandemic that’s since gripped our state, country and planet.
It’s been six months since a health care facility in Kirkland was revealed to be an epicenter of a pandemic that’s since gripped our state, country and planet.
Seattle adds 4th COVID-19 testing site, state plans more contact tracers
The City of Seattle opened up a fourth COVID-19 testing site in West Seattle on Friday.
The City of Seattle opened up a fourth COVID-19 testing site in West Seattle on Friday.
Student athletes scramble for college scholarship opportunity due to fall season cancellation amid COVID-19
So many school extra-curricular activities in Washington are on hold this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student-athletes who were depending on the upcoming season for scholarships are now scrambling to achieve that goal.
So many school extra-curricular activities in Washington are on hold this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student-athletes who were depending on the upcoming season for scholarships are now scrambling to achieve that goal.
37 at SeaTac federal detention center infected with coronavirus
The Federal Detention Center in SeaTac says it has a cluster of coronavirus infections among inmates and staff.
The Federal Detention Center in SeaTac says it has a cluster of coronavirus infections among inmates and staff.