King County Metro Transit resumes dozens of previously canceled routes
King County Metro Transit plans to resume dozens of routes Monday morning after months of reduced service levels because of Covid-19. Riders will still be required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
King County Metro Transit plans to resume dozens of routes Monday morning after months of reduced service levels because of Covid-19. Riders will still be required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic
World leaders must not politicize the coronavirus pandemic but unite to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization warned Monday, reminding all that the pandemic is still accelerating and producing record daily increases in infections.
World leaders must not politicize the coronavirus pandemic but unite to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization warned Monday, reminding all that the pandemic is still accelerating and producing record daily increases in infections.
Commentary: Remain hopeful, but prepare to be disappointed for road bumps in upcoming seasons
We’re now less than a week from the start of the very first pro sports league involving teams in North America getting underway.
We’re now less than a week from the start of the very first pro sports league involving teams in North America getting underway.
Small Business Sunday: For Kirkland salon, a cloud is lifting
As counties slowly reopen, small businesses across the state are starting to welcome back customers.
As counties slowly reopen, small businesses across the state are starting to welcome back customers.
Gov. to require masks in Yakima County as virus cases spike
YAKIMA, Wash.— Gov.
YAKIMA, Wash.— Gov.
Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home
PITTSBURGH, Pa.-- How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
PITTSBURGH, Pa.-- How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
New guidelines for non-religious weddings, funerals in WA Phases 1-3
SEATTLE -- COVID-19 has given brides and grooms a lot more to worry about this year than just rain on their wedding day. The virus has certainly put a big damper on many couples big day, but a huge announcement Friday from Governor Inslee’s office is making saying I do, suddenly much more possible.
SEATTLE -- COVID-19 has given brides and grooms a lot more to worry about this year than just rain on their wedding day. The virus has certainly put a big damper on many couples big day, but a huge announcement Friday from Governor Inslee’s office is making saying I do, suddenly much more possible.
Family members protest for rights of prisoners in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Friday, a small group of people worked to raise awareness for the needs of Washington State inmates during COVID -19.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Friday, a small group of people worked to raise awareness for the needs of Washington State inmates during COVID -19.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
The IRS released new financial relief guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, allowing more people to draw from their retirement accounts without penalty.
The IRS released new financial relief guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, allowing more people to draw from their retirement accounts without penalty.
COVID-19 hot spot: Hospitals full in Yakima County, Washington
Hospitals in Yakima County — which has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in Washington state — are beyond capacity with sick patients.
Hospitals in Yakima County — which has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in Washington state — are beyond capacity with sick patients.
In-person or online? Seattle Public Schools reveals scenarios for reopening this fall
Seattle Public Schools says if King County is in Phase 4 by September, then schools will resume as normal and everyone will be welcomed back. District officials said although they are hopeful to be in Phase 4 by fall -- that is "unlikely."
Seattle Public Schools says if King County is in Phase 4 by September, then schools will resume as normal and everyone will be welcomed back. District officials said although they are hopeful to be in Phase 4 by fall -- that is "unlikely."
Everett Fire Department distributes donated face coverings for free
EVERETT – The Everett Fire Department is sounding the alarm after a rash of neighbors-helping-neighbors.
EVERETT – The Everett Fire Department is sounding the alarm after a rash of neighbors-helping-neighbors.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.
First inmate in Washington dies of Covid-19
An inmate who died at a hospital this week is the first state inmate to die of Covid-19.According to the state Department of Corrections, 63-year-old Victor Bueno died Wednesday. He had been hospitalized since May 31.Bueno was an inmate at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, the site of the largest Covid-19 prison outbreak in the state. According to DOC, 91 inmates and 38 employees have tested positive for the virus as of Thursday - roughly two-thirds of the cases in the entire state DOC system.Bueno had been in custody since September 2017 for violating a protective order in Kitsap County. He was set to be released in September.The second-largest prison outbreak is at the Monroe Correctional Complex, where corrections officer Berisford Morse worked when he contracted Covid-19 and later died from complications linked to the virus.
An inmate who died at a hospital this week is the first state inmate to die of Covid-19.According to the state Department of Corrections, 63-year-old Victor Bueno died Wednesday. He had been hospitalized since May 31.Bueno was an inmate at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, the site of the largest Covid-19 prison outbreak in the state. According to DOC, 91 inmates and 38 employees have tested positive for the virus as of Thursday - roughly two-thirds of the cases in the entire state DOC system.Bueno had been in custody since September 2017 for violating a protective order in Kitsap County. He was set to be released in September.The second-largest prison outbreak is at the Monroe Correctional Complex, where corrections officer Berisford Morse worked when he contracted Covid-19 and later died from complications linked to the virus.
Navy upholds firing of aircraft carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a stunning reversal, the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, according to a U.S. official familiar with the report.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a stunning reversal, the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, according to a U.S. official familiar with the report.
Peace Arch park closed on Canadian side of border
The Peace Arch park that sits on the border between Washington state and British Columbia is closed again on the Canadian side after reopening five weeks ago.
The Peace Arch park that sits on the border between Washington state and British Columbia is closed again on the Canadian side after reopening five weeks ago.
Thousands being tested for Covid-19 at free testing sites in Seattle
SEATTLE – Two former Washington state emission stations are now finishing up two weeks of serving the public as a drive-thru Covid-19 clinic.
SEATTLE – Two former Washington state emission stations are now finishing up two weeks of serving the public as a drive-thru Covid-19 clinic.
King County approved for Phase 2 reopening; several counties move to Phase 3
OLYMPIA -- The state's most populous county has been approved for Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
OLYMPIA -- The state's most populous county has been approved for Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Heat, virus no deterrent for Trump fans camped outside Tulsa arena
TULSA, Okla. - Rick Frazier drove more than 750 miles from Ohio to Tulsa to be one of the first campers in line for President Donald Trump's first rally in months, undeterred by a days-long wait in searing heat, the growing risk of the coronavirus or a lukewarm reception from local officials.
TULSA, Okla. - Rick Frazier drove more than 750 miles from Ohio to Tulsa to be one of the first campers in line for President Donald Trump's first rally in months, undeterred by a days-long wait in searing heat, the growing risk of the coronavirus or a lukewarm reception from local officials.