Skyway single mother among thousands still waiting for unemployment

Since COVID-19 struck, the state’s unemployment office has been ravaged by millions of claims, billions of dollars in payouts, and hundreds of millions of dollars stolen in fraudulent claims.

Seattle to build 600 new units to house chronically homeless, Durkan announces

Seattle will invest approximately $60 million through 2021 to quickly build housing for people who are chronically homeless, city leaders announced Wednesday.

Gov. Inslee visits Brewster, latest COVID-19 hot spot in Washington

Gov. Jay Inslee visited Okanogan County on Thursday, site of the latest hot spot in a coronavirus pandemic that has hit the counties of central Washington state.

Steel Lake Park to close indefinitely
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The mayor of Federal Way says people are not following social distancing guidelines or wearing masks when they visit.

Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall

The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.

US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.

REI to sell new headquarters in Bellevue and 'normalize' remote working model

REI is selling its new eight-acre corporate campus in Bellevue and expanding a remote working model, shifting company headquarters from a centralized hub to multiple offices across the Puget Sound region. 

Answer the Call of the Wild
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The Woodland Park Zoo has animals available for your next Zoom meeting.

ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels

A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.

Updated COVID-19 guidance issued for religious services

Some coronavirus restrictions on in-person worship have been relaxed for churches, under new guidance issued by Gov.

Pac-12 pulls plug on fall college football season amid COVID-19 concerns

 The Pac-12 and Big Ten called off their fall football seasons on Tuesday because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football’s five power conferences out of a crumbling season.

Limited attendance on outdoor fitness classes announced

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has issued updated COVID-19 guidance limiting the number of people allowed to participate in outdoor fitness classes.

Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.

Pac-12 leaders could delay or nix football season over coronavirus health concerns

There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.

Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know

The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.

Health officials urge Kittitas Co. wedding attendees to get tested after six guests test positive for COVID-19

Health officials in Kittitas County are asking about 100 people who attended a wedding last week to go get tested for COVID-19, as they say, there’s been an outbreak related to the gathering.