Pierce County hits the pause button on applying for modified Phase 2 reopening
Tacoma and Pierce County health officials say the rise in new Covid-19 cases is alarming.
Tacoma and Pierce County health officials say the rise in new Covid-19 cases is alarming.
Kindness is contagious
A nurse in Kitsap County is living proof that not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear scrubs.
A nurse in Kitsap County is living proof that not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear scrubs.
Tough choices ahead as Tacoma projects $67M budget shortfall
The City of Tacoma is looking for public input on how to close the massive budget gap caused by COVID-19.
The City of Tacoma is looking for public input on how to close the massive budget gap caused by COVID-19.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Rising COVID-19 infections threaten to roll back Snohomish County economic recovery
In the North Sound, health officials are worried an increasing number of COVID-19 infections could again cause surges at local hospitals.
In the North Sound, health officials are worried an increasing number of COVID-19 infections could again cause surges at local hospitals.
Seattle Aquarium reopens with new safety measures in place
The aquarium on downtown Seattle's iconic waterfront is allowed to operate at 15 percent capacity under the governor's phased approach to restarting the economy.
The aquarium on downtown Seattle's iconic waterfront is allowed to operate at 15 percent capacity under the governor's phased approach to restarting the economy.
More than 3 dozen UW students living in Greek houses test positive for Covid-19
More than three dozen UW students living in fraternity houses near campus have tested positive for Covid-19.
More than three dozen UW students living in fraternity houses near campus have tested positive for Covid-19.
New concerns over coronavirus spread as 'nonessential' workforce returns
Over the last few weeks, some non-essential workers have started going back to their jobs in person, though not full-time.
Over the last few weeks, some non-essential workers have started going back to their jobs in person, though not full-time.
Parents, students question value of college experience during COVID-19 pandemic
SEATTLE -- 'Want a good-paying job? Then go to college.' That's what so many of us have been told growing up.
SEATTLE -- 'Want a good-paying job? Then go to college.' That's what so many of us have been told growing up.
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to sit out 2020 season
SEATTLE— Dan Hughes will not coach the Seattle Storm during the 2020 WNBA season over concerns about his risk for severe illness if he were to contract COVID-19, the team said Monday.
SEATTLE— Dan Hughes will not coach the Seattle Storm during the 2020 WNBA season over concerns about his risk for severe illness if he were to contract COVID-19, the team said Monday.
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week.
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week.
Texas Starbucks barista attacked after asking customer to wear mask
A Starbucks barista in Texas was attacked after asking a customer to wear a face mask, Midland officials say.
A Starbucks barista in Texas was attacked after asking a customer to wear a face mask, Midland officials say.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
Amazon, Lowe’s and other major companies have announced bonuses for employees working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of newly confirmed cases surge in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Amazon, Lowe’s and other major companies have announced bonuses for employees working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of newly confirmed cases surge in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Seattle Aquarium reopens with new safety measures
The aquarium on downtown Seattle's iconic waterfront can operate at 15 percent capacity.
The aquarium on downtown Seattle's iconic waterfront can operate at 15 percent capacity.
Commentary: Baseball is still our national pastime right now – but for all the wrong reasons
If the last couple months are any indication, baseball deserves to still be our national pastime – but for all the wrong reasons.
If the last couple months are any indication, baseball deserves to still be our national pastime – but for all the wrong reasons.
The week in numbers: 4M recoveries, 34,000 new cases in a day and a potential $1 COVID-19 drug
From June 13 through 19, there was news of potential game-changing, cost-effective developments in COVID-19 treatment. There were also signs that one country and several U.S. states may become new COVID-19 epicenters in the near future.
From June 13 through 19, there was news of potential game-changing, cost-effective developments in COVID-19 treatment. There were also signs that one country and several U.S. states may become new COVID-19 epicenters in the near future.
Walmart issues third coronavirus bonus to US workers
Hourly Walmart employees in the U.S. received another coronavirus bonus on Thursday, the company announced.The bonuses were broken down to $300 for full-time hourly employees and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary employees who were employed as of June 5.
Hourly Walmart employees in the U.S. received another coronavirus bonus on Thursday, the company announced.The bonuses were broken down to $300 for full-time hourly employees and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary employees who were employed as of June 5.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 10M, deaths near 500,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There are more than 10 million people across the world confirmed to have COVID-19, according to the most recent data available from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.As of June 28, there were more than 10 million confirmed cases, close to 500,000 deaths and over 5 million recoveries globally.
There are more than 10 million people across the world confirmed to have COVID-19, according to the most recent data available from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.As of June 28, there were more than 10 million confirmed cases, close to 500,000 deaths and over 5 million recoveries globally.
Gov. Inslee announces pause on WA counties moving into Phase 4 due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced Saturday that the Washington State Department of Health is halting all state counties from moving into the Safe Start Plan Phase 4.
Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced Saturday that the Washington State Department of Health is halting all state counties from moving into the Safe Start Plan Phase 4.
From quality, fit and material, what you need to know about picking a mask
By now you likely already know, if you plan on leaving the house, per the government mandate-you're going to need a mask. The good news is, there's a lot out there.
By now you likely already know, if you plan on leaving the house, per the government mandate-you're going to need a mask. The good news is, there's a lot out there.