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Washington officials report drop in childhood vaccinations
The Washington State Department of Health has observed a significant drop in the number of children being vaccinated over the past two months.
The Washington State Department of Health has observed a significant drop in the number of children being vaccinated over the past two months.
Dozen inmates positive for coronavirus at Washington prison
A dozen inmates and four employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in the eastern Washington town of Connell.
A dozen inmates and four employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in the eastern Washington town of Connell.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
WASHINGTON - As millions of Americans await their stimulus payment being sent in the form of a prepaid debit card, some may not realize exactly what it is when it finally arrives to their mailbox.The IRS said the Economic Impact Payment cards will arrive in a plain envelope being issued from Money Network Cardholder Services.
WASHINGTON - As millions of Americans await their stimulus payment being sent in the form of a prepaid debit card, some may not realize exactly what it is when it finally arrives to their mailbox.The IRS said the Economic Impact Payment cards will arrive in a plain envelope being issued from Money Network Cardholder Services.
Thurston, Kittitas and Walla Walla counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Three more counties -- Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under the governor's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy.This brings the total number of counties allowed to reopen barber shops, salons, dine-in service at restaurants and more to 24: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Three more counties -- Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under the governor's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy.This brings the total number of counties allowed to reopen barber shops, salons, dine-in service at restaurants and more to 24: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.
Boeing workers in western Washington bracing for big job cuts
RENTON, Wash. -- Union workers at Boeing are bracing for significant job cuts in western Washington.The first round of cuts started with 2,500 voluntary layoffs and buyouts.
RENTON, Wash. -- Union workers at Boeing are bracing for significant job cuts in western Washington.The first round of cuts started with 2,500 voluntary layoffs and buyouts.
Business owner says Phase 2 does not make running his restaurant easier
CENTRALIA, Wash, - For some businesses, Phase 2 options under the governor’s plan to reopen Washington are not making their jobs any easier.Lewis County is already in Phase 2 of Gov.
CENTRALIA, Wash, - For some businesses, Phase 2 options under the governor’s plan to reopen Washington are not making their jobs any easier.Lewis County is already in Phase 2 of Gov.
Man facing vehicular homicide charges weeks after judge grants release from jail amid pandemic
A convicted felon, arrested at least 30 times for everything from reckless driving to felony hit and run, is behind bars once again in King County, Washington.
A convicted felon, arrested at least 30 times for everything from reckless driving to felony hit and run, is behind bars once again in King County, Washington.
Pac-12: Voluntary workouts can resume on campus on June 15
The Pac-12 Conference will allow voluntary workouts on campus for all sports beginning June 15, subject to the decision of each individual school and where allowed by local and state guidelines, the conference announced Tuesday.
The Pac-12 Conference will allow voluntary workouts on campus for all sports beginning June 15, subject to the decision of each individual school and where allowed by local and state guidelines, the conference announced Tuesday.
Several more casinos reopen in Western Washington
TULALIP, Wash. -- Three casinos reopened Tuesday in Western Washington with new safety guidelines.
TULALIP, Wash. -- Three casinos reopened Tuesday in Western Washington with new safety guidelines.
Mail-in voter fraud? Twitter fact checks the president
SEATTLE -- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted that mail-in ballots for November's election would come with substantial fraud, a claim that earned him a fact-check label from Twitter for the first time, which said the claim is unsubstantiated.The tweet was in response to a Republican Party lawsuit against California Gov.
SEATTLE -- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted that mail-in ballots for November's election would come with substantial fraud, a claim that earned him a fact-check label from Twitter for the first time, which said the claim is unsubstantiated.The tweet was in response to a Republican Party lawsuit against California Gov.
Boy Scouts gather on Zoom for virtual campfire, s’mores session amid COVID-19 quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t keeping one group of Boy Scouts from bonding over a campfire — virtually, that is.A troop in Fairport, New York, set up a video conferencing campfire and s’mores session on May 14 outside their home.
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t keeping one group of Boy Scouts from bonding over a campfire — virtually, that is.A troop in Fairport, New York, set up a video conferencing campfire and s’mores session on May 14 outside their home.
Where Americans are spending and saving money in coronavirus pandemic
The novel coronavirus profoundly altered our daily routines and spending habits.As the pandemic shut down much of the country, Americans spent more on essential goods and home entertainment and spent less on travel and eating out, according to a TD Ameritrade survey obtained exclusively by USA Today.TD Ameritrade surveyed 1,008 Americans who were at least 24 years old from April 24 to May 4.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesRoughly 57 percent of Americans forked over more money on groceries while quarantining at home, according to the numbers.
The novel coronavirus profoundly altered our daily routines and spending habits.As the pandemic shut down much of the country, Americans spent more on essential goods and home entertainment and spent less on travel and eating out, according to a TD Ameritrade survey obtained exclusively by USA Today.TD Ameritrade surveyed 1,008 Americans who were at least 24 years old from April 24 to May 4.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesRoughly 57 percent of Americans forked over more money on groceries while quarantining at home, according to the numbers.
NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesCommissioner Gary Bettman said the decision is not a guarantee that games are coming back.
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesCommissioner Gary Bettman said the decision is not a guarantee that games are coming back.
Man accused of terrorizing Asians in three separate incidents in Ballard
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police are looking for a man accused of terrorizing Asian people in three separate incidents in Ballard Saturday.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police are looking for a man accused of terrorizing Asian people in three separate incidents in Ballard Saturday.
More employees of Washington fruit processing plant test positive
The number of employees at a Vancouver, Washington, fruit processing facility who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 65.
The number of employees at a Vancouver, Washington, fruit processing facility who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 65.