COVID-19 causing higher energy bills as more people stay home
With so many people hurting financially because of COVID-19, the last thing any of us need is a pricier energy bill.
With so many people hurting financially because of COVID-19, the last thing any of us need is a pricier energy bill.
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hours before primary, candidates alter final pitches due to pandemic
Tuesday is primary election night in our state and that means voters have until 8 p.m. to get their ballots into an official drop box.
Tuesday is primary election night in our state and that means voters have until 8 p.m. to get their ballots into an official drop box.
Gyms will need to triple distance for exercising indoors
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New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
Washington state is working through secondary jobless benefit backlog
Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said Monday that an initial backlog of claims of people who had not received payment for unemployment benefits between March and June has been resolved, and the agency has been working through about 30,000 other cases of people who have applied since mid-June and haven’t received payment or had previously been paid and had their payments halted.
Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said Monday that an initial backlog of claims of people who had not received payment for unemployment benefits between March and June has been resolved, and the agency has been working through about 30,000 other cases of people who have applied since mid-June and haven’t received payment or had previously been paid and had their payments halted.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Feds issue coronavirus scam 'high alert'
Coronavirus-related scams were inevitable. But getting taken by one is not. Let's get you up to speed on this latest high alert coming from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Coronavirus-related scams were inevitable. But getting taken by one is not. Let's get you up to speed on this latest high alert coming from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Western State Hospital has 21 new COVID-19 cases
Washington state’s embattled psychiatric hospital has seen a spike of more than 20 new COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks.
Washington state’s embattled psychiatric hospital has seen a spike of more than 20 new COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks.
South King County is a hotspot for COVID-19
Communities in South King County are experiencing higher percentage of tests coming back positive for COVID-19.
Communities in South King County are experiencing higher percentage of tests coming back positive for COVID-19.
Historic jobless claims
Five months into the pandemic, people are still struggling to receive unemployment benefits.
Five months into the pandemic, people are still struggling to receive unemployment benefits.
Wildfires in Washington spark health concerns during COVID-19 pandemic
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources reported 546 wildfires so far in 2020, as of July 30. The DNR issued a burn ban in efforts to slow the increasing rate of wildfires sparking across the state.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources reported 546 wildfires so far in 2020, as of July 30. The DNR issued a burn ban in efforts to slow the increasing rate of wildfires sparking across the state.
Slight dip in initial jobless claims, weekly bonus expires
More than 1.2 million people have filed claims for unemployment in Washington since early March.
More than 1.2 million people have filed claims for unemployment in Washington since early March.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
New virus restrictions threaten Edmonds' oldest business
Edmonds Theater received a grant from Snohomish County to move forward with smaller events at the city's oldest business, but the new coronavirus restrictions make that impossible.
Edmonds Theater received a grant from Snohomish County to move forward with smaller events at the city's oldest business, but the new coronavirus restrictions make that impossible.
New virus restrictions threaten Edmonds' oldest business
The Edmonds Theater was hoping to reopen for smaller events, but those plans are on hold.
The Edmonds Theater was hoping to reopen for smaller events, but those plans are on hold.
Seattle woman struggling with symptoms 6 months after testing positive for COVID-19
A UW Medicine doctor running a clinic for patients struggling to recover from Covid-19 warns that prolonged symptoms - shortness of breath and extreme fatigue - can linger for months in otherwise healthy people.
A UW Medicine doctor running a clinic for patients struggling to recover from Covid-19 warns that prolonged symptoms - shortness of breath and extreme fatigue - can linger for months in otherwise healthy people.