US coronavirus deaths surpass 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
A look at how COVID-19 contact tracing works in Pierce County
COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing is underway in the South Sound. It’s just a couple of tools health officials are using along with testing to contain the coronavirus.
COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing is underway in the South Sound. It’s just a couple of tools health officials are using along with testing to contain the coronavirus.
More working families need childcare assistance in Washington
As working parents figure out how remote learning will look for their students in the fall, thousands of families are facing financial hardships when it comes to being able to afford childcare during this pandemic. Now, a statewide organization is helping families struggling to pay for childcare costs. The non-profit organization, ChildCare Aware Washington, has opened a family center hotline for parents seeking information about financial assistance or alternative childcare options. For example, parents in Pierce and Thurston Counties could receive up to three months of financial assistance for childcare services through the federal economic stimulus bill known as The CARES Act.
As working parents figure out how remote learning will look for their students in the fall, thousands of families are facing financial hardships when it comes to being able to afford childcare during this pandemic. Now, a statewide organization is helping families struggling to pay for childcare costs. The non-profit organization, ChildCare Aware Washington, has opened a family center hotline for parents seeking information about financial assistance or alternative childcare options. For example, parents in Pierce and Thurston Counties could receive up to three months of financial assistance for childcare services through the federal economic stimulus bill known as The CARES Act.
Gov. Inslee extends pause indefinitely for phased reopening
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that the statewide pause for counties looking to advance from their current stage of COVID-19 economic reopening will continue indefinitely.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that the statewide pause for counties looking to advance from their current stage of COVID-19 economic reopening will continue indefinitely.
'Masks for All' bill would provide three free masks for everyone in the United States
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
Trump defends disproved COVID-19 treatment
President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.
President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.
A generation of students reinventing how they learn and socialize
All the milestones and moments that play out inside the walls of Bethel High School are on hold for the incoming year.
All the milestones and moments that play out inside the walls of Bethel High School are on hold for the incoming year.
Police in Oregon say man with COVID-19 coughed, spit on officers
Tigard, Oregon, police say a DUI suspect purposefully coughed on and spit at police officers after they found him passed out in a car.
Tigard, Oregon, police say a DUI suspect purposefully coughed on and spit at police officers after they found him passed out in a car.
FDA's rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers expands
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
'The emotional toll was devastating': Life Care Center of Kirkland making strides 6 months after outbreak
It’s been nearly six months of Carmen Gray visiting her mother daily through the window at Life Care Center of Kirkland.
It’s been nearly six months of Carmen Gray visiting her mother daily through the window at Life Care Center of Kirkland.
Target joins Walmart in ending Thanksgiving store shopping
Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decadelong tradition of jump-starting Black Friday door buster sales.
Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decadelong tradition of jump-starting Black Friday door buster sales.
Roger Goodell sends letter to fans explaining plans for 2020 NFL season
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to fans outlining the league’s plans to play during the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to fans outlining the league’s plans to play during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Historic day’: Pence visits hard-hit Florida as final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing begins
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak
MIAMI (AP) — Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed as the Miami Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia.
MIAMI (AP) — Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed as the Miami Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia.
Another round of $1,200 checks coming in August, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says Americans can expect another round of $1,200 direct payments based on the same formula as the first round.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says Americans can expect another round of $1,200 direct payments based on the same formula as the first round.
Tacoma, Fife school districts to resume full-time remote learning this fall
Dr. Anthony Chen, Pierce County director of health, recommended against reopening schools based on the increasing COVID-19 transmission rates in the county.
Dr. Anthony Chen, Pierce County director of health, recommended against reopening schools based on the increasing COVID-19 transmission rates in the county.
Struggling businesses face new restrictions to fight coronavirus
Restaurant and bar owners are voicing concern this week after Governor Jay Inslee revealed new guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Restaurant and bar owners are voicing concern this week after Governor Jay Inslee revealed new guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Struggling businesses face new restrictions to fight coronavirus
For many, it?s a miracle they have survived this long, and some worry the new restrictions could make matters worse.
For many, it?s a miracle they have survived this long, and some worry the new restrictions could make matters worse.