Local mother's message to other moms amid pandemic: 'You are doing so great'
Because of coronavirus, this year's Mother's Day celebrations are bound to feel very different, but that's not discouraging some moms.
Because of coronavirus, this year's Mother's Day celebrations are bound to feel very different, but that's not discouraging some moms.
Detainees sue; Northwest immigration jail has positive test
Officials on Friday confirmed the first positive COVID-19 test at the Northwest detention center in Tacoma, in a detainee who had previously tested positive at another detention center and was being medically screened on arrival at the immigration jail. The development came just as immigrant rights advocates were going to court again in an attempt to free medically vulnerable detainees before any outbreak there.
Officials on Friday confirmed the first positive COVID-19 test at the Northwest detention center in Tacoma, in a detainee who had previously tested positive at another detention center and was being medically screened on arrival at the immigration jail. The development came just as immigrant rights advocates were going to court again in an attempt to free medically vulnerable detainees before any outbreak there.
UW Study: COVID-19 death rate could claim 1.2 million Americans
A new study released Friday by the University of Washington confirms the death rates for those suffering from COVID-19 infections could be staggering.
A new study released Friday by the University of Washington confirms the death rates for those suffering from COVID-19 infections could be staggering.
Air Force flyover honors frontline workers in Western Washington
Look to the skies on Friday, May 8 when two huge military cargo jets will fly over western Washington to honor healthcare workers.
Look to the skies on Friday, May 8 when two huge military cargo jets will fly over western Washington to honor healthcare workers.
King County Sheriff's Office gives boating and water safety tips ahead of warm weekend
BLACK DIAMOND, Wash. -- After several weeks of being cooped indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are getting a head start on their weekend at parks and beaches to enjoy the warm weather.Temperatures are forecast to reach above 80 degrees.
BLACK DIAMOND, Wash. -- After several weeks of being cooped indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are getting a head start on their weekend at parks and beaches to enjoy the warm weather.Temperatures are forecast to reach above 80 degrees.
If you miss that signature cocktail, you can now order it to go in Washington state
In hopes of giving bar owners a leg to stand on during the pandemic, Washington state is now allowing bars and restaurants to sell premixed cocktails to go.
In hopes of giving bar owners a leg to stand on during the pandemic, Washington state is now allowing bars and restaurants to sell premixed cocktails to go.
Five counties in Washington approved to move to Phase 2 of reopening early
Washington state authorities said Friday they approved applications from five counties to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan early.
Washington state authorities said Friday they approved applications from five counties to move into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan early.
Store workers become enforcers of social distancing rules
Store workers are tasked with confronting shoppers who aren't wearing masks and enforcing social distancing measures such as limits on the number of people allowed inside.
Store workers are tasked with confronting shoppers who aren't wearing masks and enforcing social distancing measures such as limits on the number of people allowed inside.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many people may be looking for ways to earn money by working from home, especially during the coronavirus pandemic which has shuttered businesses across the country and resulted in the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression.
Many people may be looking for ways to earn money by working from home, especially during the coronavirus pandemic which has shuttered businesses across the country and resulted in the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression.
State investigates dozens of car dealerships for possibly violating stay-home order
The state is investigating dozens of car dealerships for possibly violating the governor's stay-home order in April, according to documents obtained by Q13 News.
The state is investigating dozens of car dealerships for possibly violating the governor's stay-home order in April, according to documents obtained by Q13 News.
Seattle to permanently close 20 miles of streets to traffic so residents can exercise on them
Almost 20 miles of Seattle streets will permanently close to most vehicles by the end of May, Mayor Jenny Durkan said Thursday.
Almost 20 miles of Seattle streets will permanently close to most vehicles by the end of May, Mayor Jenny Durkan said Thursday.
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests
The availability of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus will likely play a key role in determining when Americans can return to life as usual.
The availability of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus will likely play a key role in determining when Americans can return to life as usual.
Aide to Vice President Pence tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week.
WASHINGTON (AP) — An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week.
Town on Whidbey Island declares face masks required for residents, tourists
Mother’s Day Weekend can be busy on Whidbey Island. Those planning to visit Langley are being told to pack protection – face masks.
Mother’s Day Weekend can be busy on Whidbey Island. Those planning to visit Langley are being told to pack protection – face masks.
Confusion, frustration from some businesses included in Washington's Phase One of reopening
There is confusion and frustration tonight for businesses slated to open as a part of Governor Jay Inslee’s Phase One to reopen Washington's economy, which officially started on Tuesday.
There is confusion and frustration tonight for businesses slated to open as a part of Governor Jay Inslee’s Phase One to reopen Washington's economy, which officially started on Tuesday.
City of Everett offering $10,000 grants to small businesses struggling amid COVID-19
EVERETT, Wash. -- Small businesses across Washington are making some tough decisions just to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
EVERETT, Wash. -- Small businesses across Washington are making some tough decisions just to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Body bags sent to Seattle Native American health center that asked for Covid-19 supplies
SEATTLE -- Health officials who work with Seattle's Native American population asked for supplies to fight Covid-19, but what they received instead, they say, is much more gruesome.Now, they're left wondering who sent them body bags instead of testing kits and protective gear -- and why.Seattle's Indian Health Board serves 6,000 patients a year.
SEATTLE -- Health officials who work with Seattle's Native American population asked for supplies to fight Covid-19, but what they received instead, they say, is much more gruesome.Now, they're left wondering who sent them body bags instead of testing kits and protective gear -- and why.Seattle's Indian Health Board serves 6,000 patients a year.