Child care centers scrambling to prepare for upcoming school year
“Right now we know parents are faced with a tough choice. They have to decide whether to put kids in child care, and if they’re going to stay safe and healthy and that’s what we’re here for, to help them.”
“Right now we know parents are faced with a tough choice. They have to decide whether to put kids in child care, and if they’re going to stay safe and healthy and that’s what we’re here for, to help them.”
America's liquor laws are being shaken up by the coronavirus
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
Restaurants introduce Ghost Kitchen concept
Renting kitchen space for meal delivery could be the way of the future for some struggling restaurants.
Renting kitchen space for meal delivery could be the way of the future for some struggling restaurants.
About 30 virus cases reported at Bremerton hospital
The number of Covid infections at a Bremerton hospital is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected with the virus without feeling sick.
The number of Covid infections at a Bremerton hospital is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected with the virus without feeling sick.
Child care and the upcoming school year
Day care operators are doing everything they can to keep kids safe.
Day care operators are doing everything they can to keep kids safe.
Child care centers prepare for school year
From sanitation stations to UV lights to disinfect toys, day care operators are doing everything they can to safely operate.
From sanitation stations to UV lights to disinfect toys, day care operators are doing everything they can to safely operate.
Increase in Covid cases among WSU students
University officials said the majority of the patients are off-campus residents.
University officials said the majority of the patients are off-campus residents.
Public officials see 'substantial increase' in COVID-19 cases among WSU Pullman students
Washington State University announced a "substantial increase" in COVID-19 cases among Pullman students, reporting 30 new positive coronavirus cases over the weekend.
Washington State University announced a "substantial increase" in COVID-19 cases among Pullman students, reporting 30 new positive coronavirus cases over the weekend.
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
Local movie theaters open doors to customers for the first time in months
For the first time in months and since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, local movie theaters are starting to reopen to customers with safety measures in place.
For the first time in months and since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, local movie theaters are starting to reopen to customers with safety measures in place.
Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
Some families turning to homeschooling in light of distance learning
School districts have worked since the end of last school year to figure out how to make distance learning possible for all students.
School districts have worked since the end of last school year to figure out how to make distance learning possible for all students.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
Millions of jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic could take years to return
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Forest Service closing Lake Cushman trails, Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park
The Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park, along with several trails and day use sites around Lake Cushman, will close starting this weekend due to overcrowding.
The Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park, along with several trails and day use sites around Lake Cushman, will close starting this weekend due to overcrowding.
The state of pandemic child care
Parents are facing more tough choices when it comes to work and child care in the time of Covid.
Parents are facing more tough choices when it comes to work and child care in the time of Covid.
Inslee eases restrictions on bowling alleys, museums as state sees slowdown in Covid cases
The state Department of Health's website shows that the epidemiologic curve - the metric used to determine reopening - has been steadily declining since early August.
The state Department of Health's website shows that the epidemiologic curve - the metric used to determine reopening - has been steadily declining since early August.
Governor eases restrictions on bowling alleys and museums
The news comes as the state sees a slowdown in the number of coronavirus cases.
The news comes as the state sees a slowdown in the number of coronavirus cases.