Former Seattle man gets 8 years for stealing $1M in pandemic benefits
A former Seattle man who stole over $1 million in jobless benefits and small business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison, Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a statement.
A former Seattle man who stole over $1 million in jobless benefits and small business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison, Seattle U.S. Attorney Nick Brown said in a statement.
Gov. Inslee to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for state workers Thursday
As state and local agencies put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that starting Thursday, state employees will no longer need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
As state and local agencies put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that starting Thursday, state employees will no longer need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Ryanair places largest Boeing order to date
Boeing and Ryanair announced their largest deal to date. The Irish budget airline placing an order for up to 300 737 Max jets.
Boeing and Ryanair announced their largest deal to date. The Irish budget airline placing an order for up to 300 737 Max jets.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Washington state's COVID-19 exposure notification app will end May 11
The smartphone app that notified you if you may have been exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19 will be going away next month.
The smartphone app that notified you if you may have been exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19 will be going away next month.
Washington ends universal masking requirements in healthcare, correctional facilities
Mask requirements in healthcare, long-term care and correctional facilities have been lifted in Washington state. However, local governments, facilities and providers may choose to continue requiring masks.
Mask requirements in healthcare, long-term care and correctional facilities have been lifted in Washington state. However, local governments, facilities and providers may choose to continue requiring masks.
Washington ends universal masking requirements in healthcare, correctional facilities
Mask requirements in healthcare, long-term care and correctional facilities have been lifted in Washington state. However, local governments, facilities and providers may choose to continue requiring masks.
Mask requirements in healthcare, long-term care and correctional facilities have been lifted in Washington state. However, local governments, facilities and providers may choose to continue requiring masks.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Redmond man pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. of $600K in PPP loans
A 62-year-old Redmond man pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to defraud the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program of more than $600,000.
A 62-year-old Redmond man pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to defraud the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program of more than $600,000.
King County, Seattle drop COVID-19 vaccine mandate
King County and the City of Seattle on Monday officially dropped their COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
King County and the City of Seattle on Monday officially dropped their COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Pike Place Market kicks-offs ‘Local Appreciation’ celebration
Pike Place Market hosted it’s first-ever "Local Appreciation Day" on Saturday; a celebration that will continue into February.
Pike Place Market hosted it’s first-ever "Local Appreciation Day" on Saturday; a celebration that will continue into February.
WSU will no longer require COVID-19 vaccine for most students
Washington State University announced on Thursday that it will no longer require most students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Washington State University announced on Thursday that it will no longer require most students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Tax the rich? Liberals renew push for state wealth taxes
Supporters of taxes on the very rich contend that people are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a bigger appetite for what they’re calling “tax justice.”
Supporters of taxes on the very rich contend that people are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a bigger appetite for what they’re calling “tax justice.”
Hit-and-run driver damages house and totals other drivers car in Tacoma
Tacoma Police are looking for a hit-and-run suspect who left a hole in a family’s home, and totaled another driver’s car.
Tacoma Police are looking for a hit-and-run suspect who left a hole in a family’s home, and totaled another driver’s car.
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
US to require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.