Fears of state shutdown rekindled amid rising COVID-19 cases

As coronavirus cases rise, business owners who have opened their doors for the first time in months say they're worried the governor will reverse course.

Businesses to turn away customers without face masks amid virus

Businesses in Washington are officially required to ask customers who are not wearing a face mask to leave their establishment.

WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread through the air

The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.

Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall

President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.

U.S. education secretary rejects part-time reopening for schools amid pandemic

“Ultimately, it’s not a matter of if schools need to open, it’s a matter of how. School must reopen, they must be fully operational. And how that happens is best left to education and community leaders,” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told governors.

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.

COVID-19: 'No mask, no service' begins Tuesday across Washington state

No mask, no service: That’s the mandate handed down by Governor Jay Inslee to businesses statewide starting Tuesday, July 7. It means businesses will be required to turn away customers who aren’t wearing face coverings.

Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air

The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.

Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic

Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.

Second Metro bus driver dies of COVID-19 in Seattle

A second bus driver has died from complications related to COVID-19, according to a public transportation agency in Washington state.

Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid coronavirus threat, protests

Trump, who has spoken forcefully against protesters who have tried to topple Confederate monuments and statues honoring those who have benefited from slavery, planned to target “the left wing mob and those practicing cancel culture," said a person familiar with his remarks.

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus

The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.