Inslee extends pause on reopening Washington to July 28
“We’re not in as bad of shape as some other states. But we have to look where we’re going to be, not just where we are,” the governor said. “And we are heading to big trouble if we do not figure out a way to knock this pandemic down.”
“We’re not in as bad of shape as some other states. But we have to look where we’re going to be, not just where we are,” the governor said. “And we are heading to big trouble if we do not figure out a way to knock this pandemic down.”
Washington officials reduce COVID-19 death toll by 39
Health officials revised the number of deaths in Washington state down to 1,399 from the previous 1,438 after determining 39 deaths to be from natural causes.
Health officials revised the number of deaths in Washington state down to 1,399 from the previous 1,438 after determining 39 deaths to be from natural causes.
July tax filers could face this IRS glitch — here’s what you need to know
A majority of Americans choose to file their tax returns electronically each year, but due to a glitch in the system related to the coronavirus stimulus check, some individuals may be required to file a paper return.
A majority of Americans choose to file their tax returns electronically each year, but due to a glitch in the system related to the coronavirus stimulus check, some individuals may be required to file a paper return.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Hug a tree to beat the Covid blues
Israeli parks department ad encourages people to hug a tree
Israeli parks department ad encourages people to hug a tree
ASU joins lawsuit over order that requires international students not attending in-person classes to head home
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
Mountlake Terrace mailing masks to everyone in town
One Washington city is going to great lengths to make sure everyone in town is doing their part to stop COVID-19.
One Washington city is going to great lengths to make sure everyone in town is doing their part to stop COVID-19.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Masks outside part of new Oregon COVID-19 safety measures
Oregon reported more cases last week than it did during the entire month of May.
Oregon reported more cases last week than it did during the entire month of May.
Inslee requests extension of National Guard COVID-19 mission
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is requesting an extension of the state National Guard to continue their work on missions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is requesting an extension of the state National Guard to continue their work on missions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Survey: 10,000 Tacoma Public Schools students don't have access to home computer, WiFi
A survey conducted by Tacoma Public Schools in April found that roughly 10,000 students don’t have internet or computer access for remote learning.
A survey conducted by Tacoma Public Schools in April found that roughly 10,000 students don’t have internet or computer access for remote learning.
Nonprofit helps Tacoma students with laptops, wifi
Roughly 10,000 students in the Tacoma school district are without access to home computers or internet, a recent survey found.
Roughly 10,000 students in the Tacoma school district are without access to home computers or internet, a recent survey found.
One California county has had no reports of COVID-19
The county is in a remote area, with less than 9,000 people, which makes social distancing pretty easy.
The county is in a remote area, with less than 9,000 people, which makes social distancing pretty easy.
Coronavirus recoveries in the US surpass 1 million as death toll also increases, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Bill Nye demonstrates effectiveness of COVID-19 mask materials on TikTok
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
70-year-old COVID-19 survivor making strides in recovery
A Washington man who survived COVID-19 talks about his road to recovery since leaving the hospital two months ago.
A Washington man who survived COVID-19 talks about his road to recovery since leaving the hospital two months ago.
Tacoma Public Schools unveils 2 options for students in fall of 2020
Tacoma Public Schools is unveiling its approach to the upcoming school year.
Tacoma Public Schools is unveiling its approach to the upcoming school year.
Held up jobless claims to be resolved by end of month, Washington state says
Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said Thursday that just under 35,000 people are waiting for resolution of their claims for unemployment benefits, and that questions around their claims should be resolved by the end of the month.
Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said Thursday that just under 35,000 people are waiting for resolution of their claims for unemployment benefits, and that questions around their claims should be resolved by the end of the month.
Bacteria found in water at Western State Hospital
Bacteria found in the water at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital means no one can take showers or wash hands, at a time when COVID-19 is on the rise.
Bacteria found in the water at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital means no one can take showers or wash hands, at a time when COVID-19 is on the rise.
Small Business Sunday: Capitol Hill businesses trying to survive amid pandemic, protests
Some businesses on Seattle’s Capitol Hill say the city has done little to help them navigate the Coronavirus pandemic and ongoing protests.
Some businesses on Seattle’s Capitol Hill say the city has done little to help them navigate the Coronavirus pandemic and ongoing protests.