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.
Parents to Pierce County Health Director: 'Let our kids go to school!'
Parents and students are getting ready for the opening bell to a school year that's starting with mostly remote-learning and lots of uncertainty.
Parents and students are getting ready for the opening bell to a school year that's starting with mostly remote-learning and lots of uncertainty.
CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Minnesota man with Down syndrome thrilled as brother asks him to be his best man in unique way
A Mankato, Minnesota man’s heartfelt request to his brother with Down syndrome to be his best man at his wedding was captured on video last week.
A Mankato, Minnesota man’s heartfelt request to his brother with Down syndrome to be his best man at his wedding was captured on video last week.
Report: Department of Health and Human Services to return COVID-19 data collection process to CDC
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
Washington applying for federal $300 jobless aid boost
Washington state will apply for a federal program to provide an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits, state officials announced today.
Washington state will apply for a federal program to provide an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits, state officials announced today.
Limited capacity at North Lake Tapps Park starting Thursday
Officials will be stopping people from entering the park once the parking lot is full due to overcrowding concerns.
Officials will be stopping people from entering the park once the parking lot is full due to overcrowding concerns.
Navigating the many symptoms of COVID-19
“You know our brains and our bodies are connected to each other, so when we are upset about stuff and worried about stuff you can start experiencing real symptoms, and it gets confusing on what do you do, when do you see the doctor, when you go to urgent care."
“You know our brains and our bodies are connected to each other, so when we are upset about stuff and worried about stuff you can start experiencing real symptoms, and it gets confusing on what do you do, when do you see the doctor, when you go to urgent care."
Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
'It won't be the same': Seahawks announcement leaves fans disappointed
For the first time in Seahawks history, the football team will play without fans in the stadium for its first three home games. The Seahawks said they’ll miss the energy and passion of the 12s, but that the health and safety of their fans, players and staff is the priority.
For the first time in Seahawks history, the football team will play without fans in the stadium for its first three home games. The Seahawks said they’ll miss the energy and passion of the 12s, but that the health and safety of their fans, players and staff is the priority.
COVID-19 restrictions halts students from receiving state required teacher certificate
In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic, more teachers are needed as school districts head into remote learning this fall.
In the midst of a nationwide teacher shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic, more teachers are needed as school districts head into remote learning this fall.
Seahawks announce first 3 home games to be played without fans
The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday that the team would play at least its first three home games of the 2020 season without fans at CenturyLink Field.
The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday that the team would play at least its first three home games of the 2020 season without fans at CenturyLink Field.
Inslee orders more COVID-19 testing for farm workers
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