Seattle Storm player recounts COVID-19 journey through France and Australia
SEATTLE -- Seattle Storm Guard and former Washington Husky, Sami Whitcomb, is back with her family in Perth, Australia after getting stranded in France for a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Like most women playing professional basketball, Sami splits her time between playing in the United States and overseas.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Storm Guard and former Washington Husky, Sami Whitcomb, is back with her family in Perth, Australia after getting stranded in France for a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Like most women playing professional basketball, Sami splits her time between playing in the United States and overseas.
Washington Republican asks feds to reopen wildlife refuges
A Washington state congresswoman says the federal government should reopen national wildlife refuges to the public.
A Washington state congresswoman says the federal government should reopen national wildlife refuges to the public.
Yakima County has top rate of COVID-19 cases on West Coast
The highest rate of coronavirus cases in Washington state is in Yakima County, an agricultural giant that has more than double the state average of cases.
The highest rate of coronavirus cases in Washington state is in Yakima County, an agricultural giant that has more than double the state average of cases.
These Washington counties may reopen faster than rest of state
SEATTLE -- Ten counties in Washington have a chance to skip ahead to the second phase of the governor's reopening plan, weeks ahead of the rest of the state.Gov.
SEATTLE -- Ten counties in Washington have a chance to skip ahead to the second phase of the governor's reopening plan, weeks ahead of the rest of the state.Gov.
Paine Field left out of significant federal coronavirus relief
SEATTLE -- Our region’s airports have been struggling through this economic slowdown.Government grants of $10 billion were awarded across the country.
SEATTLE -- Our region’s airports have been struggling through this economic slowdown.Government grants of $10 billion were awarded across the country.
For divorced parents, stay-at-home order can pose some unique challenges
Some divorced parents are ending up embroiled in legal battles as they wrestle with the stay at home order.
Some divorced parents are ending up embroiled in legal battles as they wrestle with the stay at home order.
Inslee extends stay-at-home order through May 31; reveals 4-phase plan to reopen Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee extended Washington's stay-at-home order through May 31 and revealed a 4-phase plan to reopening the state.
Gov. Jay Inslee extended Washington's stay-at-home order through May 31 and revealed a 4-phase plan to reopening the state.
Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse announces permanent closure
SEATTLE -- Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse, a popular spot near T-Mobile Park and CenturyLink Field, is closing for good.FIFCA USA said Friday that the restaurant in the SODO neighborhood will close permanently amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company cited the need for "high volume sporting and entertainment events to off-set the much slower restaurant business during non-peak times."Staff was notified on Thursday and offered severance pay, the company said.“This location has provided strong visibility for Pyramid beer in the great city of Seattle over the years.
SEATTLE -- Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse, a popular spot near T-Mobile Park and CenturyLink Field, is closing for good.FIFCA USA said Friday that the restaurant in the SODO neighborhood will close permanently amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company cited the need for "high volume sporting and entertainment events to off-set the much slower restaurant business during non-peak times."Staff was notified on Thursday and offered severance pay, the company said.“This location has provided strong visibility for Pyramid beer in the great city of Seattle over the years.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.
U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.
Pierce county prepares to re-open parks
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. - Chambers Creek Regional park opens Friday, with the rest of Pierce County parks opening Tuesday May 5.The changes come after Gov.
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. - Chambers Creek Regional park opens Friday, with the rest of Pierce County parks opening Tuesday May 5.The changes come after Gov.
USPS struggles could put Washington election at risk
SEATTLE -- Like many businesses, the U.S. Postal Service is getting crushed by the coronavirus crisis, but its survival is critical to the state's vote-by-mail elections, according to Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman.The threat of interrupted mail service has state officials scrambling for a backup plan in the event the Postal Service does not get a bailout.
SEATTLE -- Like many businesses, the U.S. Postal Service is getting crushed by the coronavirus crisis, but its survival is critical to the state's vote-by-mail elections, according to Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman.The threat of interrupted mail service has state officials scrambling for a backup plan in the event the Postal Service does not get a bailout.
More than 280,000 Washingtonians in limbo waiting for unemployment benefits
Since the pandemic, the Employment Security Department has handed out $1.5 billion in benefits which is the most in state history.
Since the pandemic, the Employment Security Department has handed out $1.5 billion in benefits which is the most in state history.
Amazon to extend 'work from home' policy for eligible employees through October
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.
City of Tacoma offers $1.2 million to help tenants struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19
Despite rent being due on the first of the month, Governor Jay Inslee extended his original order to June 4th preventing landlords from evicting tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, people are stressed about not being able to pay their bills including rent.
Despite rent being due on the first of the month, Governor Jay Inslee extended his original order to June 4th preventing landlords from evicting tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, people are stressed about not being able to pay their bills including rent.
Trump declares May ‘Older Americans Month,’ announces new measures as COVID-19 ravages nursing homes
In a Thursday address on “protecting America’s seniors,” President Donald Trump discussed new initiatives pertaining to COVID-19 and its impact on nursing homes and their residents.
In a Thursday address on “protecting America’s seniors,” President Donald Trump discussed new initiatives pertaining to COVID-19 and its impact on nursing homes and their residents.
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Bleak new figures Thursday underscored the worldwide economic pain inflicted by the coronavirus: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has climbed past a staggering 30 million, while Europe’s economies have gone into an epic slide.
Bleak new figures Thursday underscored the worldwide economic pain inflicted by the coronavirus: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has climbed past a staggering 30 million, while Europe’s economies have gone into an epic slide.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.Layoffs in April alone could push the unemployment rate to 16 percent, James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, wrote in an analyst note last week.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.Layoffs in April alone could push the unemployment rate to 16 percent, James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, wrote in an analyst note last week.
Little League World Series canceled for first time
This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington man charged in threat against Gov. Inslee over coronavirus rules
A Washington state man was arrested and charged with threatening the governor over his response to the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said.
A Washington state man was arrested and charged with threatening the governor over his response to the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said.