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.
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.
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
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.
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.
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.
Taiwan offering fake flights to tourists yearning for travel experience amid pandemic
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
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.
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.
Fauci said research suggests Italy was devastated by a different strain of the coronavirus than the one that originated in Wuhan, China.
105 UW students in frat houses test positive for coronavirus
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
WSU Head Football Coach Nick Rolovich pays it forward in Pullman
Long before WSU Head Football Coach Nick Rolovich even held practice with his new team, he’s left his mark on the community he now calls home.
Long before WSU Head Football Coach Nick Rolovich even held practice with his new team, he’s left his mark on the community he now calls home.
Businesses respond to Inslee's mandate to slow reopening of Washington
Some local businesses say they understand and support the governor’s decision to slow down the re-opening of the state.
Some local businesses say they understand and support the governor’s decision to slow down the re-opening of the state.
Inslee expands coronavirus mask order for businesses statewide, orders 2 week pause on advancing phases
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that because of an increase in the rate of COVID-19 infection, starting next week, bar seating will no longer be permitted for counties currently in Phase 3 of the state’s four-stage reopening plan and businesses statewide will not be able to serve customers who don’t wear facial coverings.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that because of an increase in the rate of COVID-19 infection, starting next week, bar seating will no longer be permitted for counties currently in Phase 3 of the state’s four-stage reopening plan and businesses statewide will not be able to serve customers who don’t wear facial coverings.
Health officials warn of coronavirus transmission at a critical moment
Health officials warned Thursday afternoon that Covid-19 infections are rising across our state.
Health officials warned Thursday afternoon that Covid-19 infections are rising across our state.
Amid coronavirus spikes, COVID-19 testing demand is outpacing capacity, major test providers warn
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
Washington State Fairgrounds offers fair food to-go for three weekends in July
Starting Friday and for the next three weekends, you'll be able to get some of your Washington State Fair food favorites -- without waiting until September and without leaving your vehicle.
Starting Friday and for the next three weekends, you'll be able to get some of your Washington State Fair food favorites -- without waiting until September and without leaving your vehicle.
Washingtonians urged to stay close to home this holiday weekend as Covid cases spike
With Covid-19 numbers on the rise and the holiday weekend coming up, health officials are worried the combination could be disastrous.
With Covid-19 numbers on the rise and the holiday weekend coming up, health officials are worried the combination could be disastrous.
California creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce coronavirus guidelines
California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
Washington State Fair food to go
Washington State Fairgrounds are being transformed as a huge food-to-go venue, with state fair favorites available for pick-up the next three weekends in July.
Washington State Fairgrounds are being transformed as a huge food-to-go venue, with state fair favorites available for pick-up the next three weekends in July.