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.

Ocean Shores businesses prepare for busy weekend amid pandemic

Despite cases of COVID-19 rising, Washington's coastline communities are expecting an influx of people for the Independence Day weekend. It's unclear how many people are expected to show up tot he coast, but businesses, local government, and emergency responders are preparing.

Fate of Washington economy could hinge on face covering compliance

Starting next week businesses will be required to turn away customers who do not follow Governor Jay Inslee’s new state-wide face cover mandate.

31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%

The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.

Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?

As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.

Fauci says mutation of coronavirus spreads quickly: report

Fauci said research suggests Italy was devastated by a different strain of the coronavirus than the one that originated in Wuhan, China.