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.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Seahawks offer optional refunds for 2020 season to season ticket holders
With all the uncertainty around professional sports amid a pandemic, Seahawks season ticket holders have the option to pause their membership.
With all the uncertainty around professional sports amid a pandemic, Seahawks season ticket holders have the option to pause their membership.
Doctors reporting brain, heart, and kidney side effects in some COVID-19 survivors
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Legal non-profit urges those awaiting unemployment benefits to contact lawmakers
A local legal non-profit says the state agency responsible for handling unemployment benefit claims has repeatedly broken promises as throngs of people continue suffering significant hardships.
A local legal non-profit says the state agency responsible for handling unemployment benefit claims has repeatedly broken promises as throngs of people continue suffering significant hardships.
Inslee calls Trump's threats on reopening schools 'hogwash'
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said President Donald Trump’s comments earlier this week pressuring governors to open the schools in the fall were “hogwash” and he said the state will not be bullied into making potentially unsafe decisions during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said President Donald Trump’s comments earlier this week pressuring governors to open the schools in the fall were “hogwash” and he said the state will not be bullied into making potentially unsafe decisions during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Everett Firefighters partner with Fred Hutch to research COVID-19's impact on frontline workers
There’s a new effort to make sure our local emergency crews on the front lines are properly protected from COVID-19.
There’s a new effort to make sure our local emergency crews on the front lines are properly protected from COVID-19.