Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit nears end
A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.
A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.
10,000 Headshots Project coming to PNW
Millions of people across the country are without jobs right now because of the pandemic, and a nationwide project is hoping to help get some people back on their feet.
Millions of people across the country are without jobs right now because of the pandemic, and a nationwide project is hoping to help get some people back on their feet.
Free Headshot Project coming to PNW
A nationwide project is hoping to help get some people back on their feet during hard times.
A nationwide project is hoping to help get some people back on their feet during hard times.
Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
Fauci urges younger people to consider their ‘societal responsibility’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
Inslee: Social gatherings for Phase 3 counties to be limited to 10 people
Gov. Jay Inslee laid out new restrictions on social gatherings Thursday in an effort to combat the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state.
Gov. Jay Inslee laid out new restrictions on social gatherings Thursday in an effort to combat the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state.
CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
4 workers, 1 patient at psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
Officials at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital are trying to get control of the latest coronavirus outbreak after four workers and one patient tested positive.
Officials at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital are trying to get control of the latest coronavirus outbreak after four workers and one patient tested positive.
Washington's unemployment rate drops to 9.8% amid COVID-19
The state added 71,000 jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate down to 9.8 percent despite a struggling economy that could be shut down again if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
The state added 71,000 jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate down to 9.8 percent despite a struggling economy that could be shut down again if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Report shows King County schools may not reopen if uptick in virus cases
A new report said schools in King County may not reopen this fall if COVID-19 transmission rates continue to spike.
A new report said schools in King County may not reopen this fall if COVID-19 transmission rates continue to spike.
Washington continues to have spike in virus cases among younger age groups
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Washington State.
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Washington State.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Report: More measures needed as Washington schools eye reopening
“We very, very much want to reopen schools for some level of in-person learning in the fall and we’re also very concerned about the rising level of COVID-19 activity throughout Washington state and what that means for reopening schools in a little more than a month.”
“We very, very much want to reopen schools for some level of in-person learning in the fall and we’re also very concerned about the rising level of COVID-19 activity throughout Washington state and what that means for reopening schools in a little more than a month.”
Local business responds to governor's pause on re-opening Washington
Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced big changes to the re-opening of Washington, which might make things difficult for some businesses.
Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced big changes to the re-opening of Washington, which might make things difficult for some businesses.
Scientists increase COVID-19 death projections, argue for mask-wearing mandate
Scientists are worsening the projected COVID-19-related deaths for the country, now saying an estimated 224,089 Americans could die by November 1st.
Scientists are worsening the projected COVID-19-related deaths for the country, now saying an estimated 224,089 Americans could die by November 1st.
Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
‘Masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels’: Doctor debunks facial covering claim in experiment
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.