US revokes emergency use of malaria drugs for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause deadly side effects.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause deadly side effects.
National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to infants, children and adolescents across the country that were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to infants, children and adolescents across the country that were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return
NEW YORK-- Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are pointless and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport's return to labor wars.
NEW YORK-- Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are pointless and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport's return to labor wars.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Washington state, health department says
SEATTLE — The Washington Department of Health says coronavirus infections are on the increase in the eastern and western sides of the state.
SEATTLE — The Washington Department of Health says coronavirus infections are on the increase in the eastern and western sides of the state.
UW holds first online graduation commencement ceremony in 159-year history
SEATTLE -- On Saturday, 18,000 graduates from across all three UW campuses -- Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma --celebrated from their homes in a live commencement provided on the university's YouTube page and website.
SEATTLE -- On Saturday, 18,000 graduates from across all three UW campuses -- Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma --celebrated from their homes in a live commencement provided on the university's YouTube page and website.
AG filed lawsuit against Redmond company claiming to have created COVID vaccine 'in half a day'
SEATTLE--We've heard about a lot of scammers using the pandemic to their benefit.
SEATTLE--We've heard about a lot of scammers using the pandemic to their benefit.
Many parents don't know how to feel after the state's green light to bring kids back into classrooms this fall
Parents have mixed feelings just a day after Washington state announced that districts would be expected to welcome students back into classrooms this fall.
Parents have mixed feelings just a day after Washington state announced that districts would be expected to welcome students back into classrooms this fall.
Local businesses hope Southcenter Mall reopening revives revenues
TUKWILA, Wash. – The largest shopping mall in our region is making preparations to reopen after coronavirus shuttered doors and cratered our economy.Westfield Southcenter announced it will reopen Monday and customers should see modified hours of operation and safety measures meant to keep shoppers and employees healthy.While some business owners see the move as a positive step in the right direction, some worry about the continued threat from COVID-19.Marta Hardin owns Divalani Style Boutique and her store is directly across the street from the mall.
TUKWILA, Wash. – The largest shopping mall in our region is making preparations to reopen after coronavirus shuttered doors and cratered our economy.Westfield Southcenter announced it will reopen Monday and customers should see modified hours of operation and safety measures meant to keep shoppers and employees healthy.While some business owners see the move as a positive step in the right direction, some worry about the continued threat from COVID-19.Marta Hardin owns Divalani Style Boutique and her store is directly across the street from the mall.
Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in coronavirus
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
School community reacts to new health guidelines for school next year
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. -- The school community is reacting to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s announcement on reopening schools this fall.“First of all, to hear him say we’re opening school was kind of -- I had mixed emotions.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. -- The school community is reacting to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s announcement on reopening schools this fall.“First of all, to hear him say we’re opening school was kind of -- I had mixed emotions.
Alaska Airlines expects 3,000 jobs cut by 2021 amid pandemic
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines plans to cut 3,000 jobs by next year amid the downturn in revenue for airline travel after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.In a company statement, the airline says job cuts are anticipated to start in October 2020.
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines plans to cut 3,000 jobs by next year amid the downturn in revenue for airline travel after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.In a company statement, the airline says job cuts are anticipated to start in October 2020.
The future of faith: Pandemic, economic crisis and social unrest have many turning to faith for answers
There is no doubt, these are trying and uncertain times. Many people are struggling and looking for a place to turn.
There is no doubt, these are trying and uncertain times. Many people are struggling and looking for a place to turn.
Restaurants reopen under Modified Phase 1, hoping customers are ready to eat out
Duke's Seafood is iconic in Western Washington. A symbol of the Pacific Northwest like the fresh seafood they serve. Still, they've never been forced to navigate uncharted waters of a three-month shutdown caused by a pandemic.
Duke's Seafood is iconic in Western Washington. A symbol of the Pacific Northwest like the fresh seafood they serve. Still, they've never been forced to navigate uncharted waters of a three-month shutdown caused by a pandemic.
Stalled jobless benefits could resume with help from National Guard
SEATTLE – The National Guard will soon be deployed in an effort to help thousands of people in our state get badly needed unemployment benefits.They will help sift through jobless claims that have been held-up due to massive fraud issues.The state’s Employment Security Department said identity thieves may have gotten away with $650 million meant to help those forced out of work due to the pandemic.Some families desperate for relief told Q13 News they have been waiting for ten weeks or even longer.
SEATTLE – The National Guard will soon be deployed in an effort to help thousands of people in our state get badly needed unemployment benefits.They will help sift through jobless claims that have been held-up due to massive fraud issues.The state’s Employment Security Department said identity thieves may have gotten away with $650 million meant to help those forced out of work due to the pandemic.Some families desperate for relief told Q13 News they have been waiting for ten weeks or even longer.
Thurston County prepares to apply for Phase 3 of state's COVID-19 recovery plan
OLYMPIA – A growing number of places are now in Phase 3 in the Safe Start Washington Plan, a gradual approach towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
OLYMPIA – A growing number of places are now in Phase 3 in the Safe Start Washington Plan, a gradual approach towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
State education chief says he expects students to return to school this fall
OLYMPIA -- The state's education chief said Thursday he expects all districts in the state to welcome students back to school this fall.But the state cannot guarantee that every student will be back in the classroom Monday through Friday for the same hours they are used to.What a child's school day looks like will vary by district.
OLYMPIA -- The state's education chief said Thursday he expects all districts in the state to welcome students back to school this fall.But the state cannot guarantee that every student will be back in the classroom Monday through Friday for the same hours they are used to.What a child's school day looks like will vary by district.
Cascade High School finds way for 2020 seniors to graduate surrounded by friends
EVERETT, Wash. -- As high schools find ways to hold commencement ceremonies amid a pandemic, a national trend is giving some seniors in Snohomish County an opportunity to graduate surrounded by friends - sort of.Cascade High School seniors were able to drive or ride to Everett Memorial Stadium Thursday, get out of the vehicle they came in and walk across a stage that was set up on the field.And while they weren't standing side-by-side with their peers, thanks to a national trend called "Adopt a Senior," all 381 registered seniors at Cascade High School were represented with their photo on a sign lining the graduation route.It was all possible thanks to family and community members.
EVERETT, Wash. -- As high schools find ways to hold commencement ceremonies amid a pandemic, a national trend is giving some seniors in Snohomish County an opportunity to graduate surrounded by friends - sort of.Cascade High School seniors were able to drive or ride to Everett Memorial Stadium Thursday, get out of the vehicle they came in and walk across a stage that was set up on the field.And while they weren't standing side-by-side with their peers, thanks to a national trend called "Adopt a Senior," all 381 registered seniors at Cascade High School were represented with their photo on a sign lining the graduation route.It was all possible thanks to family and community members.
State recommendations on reopening schools in the fall released Thursday
UPDATE: The 55-page report was released Thursday morning.SEATTLE -- The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is revealing its recommendations for schools reopening this fall on Thursday morning.The state’s guidelines take into account quality of learning and the health and well-being of students and staff during the pandemic.There have been at least a couple of large work sessions to discuss various models of learning.
UPDATE: The 55-page report was released Thursday morning.SEATTLE -- The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is revealing its recommendations for schools reopening this fall on Thursday morning.The state’s guidelines take into account quality of learning and the health and well-being of students and staff during the pandemic.There have been at least a couple of large work sessions to discuss various models of learning.