COVID fatigue hits holiday weekend as cases spike in 6 Washington counties
Health officials say COVID is exploding in our state and the CDC is recommending people mask up in six counties in an effort to curb new infections.
CDC recommends 6 Washington counties should wear masks again
People in six Washington counties should begin wearing masks indoors in public and on public transportation again, according to recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bellingham grants aim to promote tourism, boost economic recovery post-pandemic
Tourism in Whatcom County is struggling to make up for lost revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Korea approves COVID-19 vaccine developed at UW Medicine
The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved a COVID-19 vaccine based on technology developed at Seattle’s University of Washington School of Medicine.
Ex-Washington state employee pleads guilty to pandemic fraud
A former employee of Washington state’s Employment Security Department pleaded guilty to three federal felonies for exploiting his employment for personal enrichment and fraudulently distributing at least $360,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits, prosecutors said.
WA Insurance Commissioner extends COVID-19 orders on co-pays, surprise billing to June 27
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has once again extended his two emergency orders involving insurance protocols surrounding COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines approved for children under 5 in Washington
Washington and other western states have authorized the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 years old, following federal approval.
FOX 13 viewers help organization find homes for those in need
The CEO and president of Angel Resource Connection says thanks to FOX 13 News’ coverage she has been able to find someone in need housing.
Clallam, Jefferson Counties move into 'high risk' designation for COVID cases, no hospitalizations reported
Two Washington counties on the Olympic Peninsula have a "high risk" for COVID transmission in indoor, public spaces, according to latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
King County announces one-time retention bonus for childcare workers
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today a total of $7.4 million in one-time retention bonus payments to childcare workers.
WA's mobile 'Care-A-Van' clinics celebrate one year, 15,000 vaccines
Washington State Department of Health is celebrating the one-year mark of its “Care-A-Van” service, which they say has vaccinated tens of thousands of people since it launched last year.
CDC lifts final COVID-19 travel restriction Sunday
The last COVID-19 travel restriction has been lifted for air travelers overseas. As of Sunday, you no longer need a negative COVID test to get into the U.S. as you return from abroad.
Police investigate Friday morning robbery in South Seattle
Police are investigating a robbery in South Seattle Friday morning.
Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Burien ends emergency hazard pay for grocery workers, citing a shift in the pandemic
Burien City Council leaders announced the end of emergency hazard pay for grocery workers on Monday, citing readily available COVID-19 vaccines and boosters as a major turning point in the pandemic.
Washington hospitals again strained by COVID-19 spread
Hospital officials in Washington are warning that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak amid high spread in the community.
Legislature moves to expand nursing education in Washington
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated a health care staffing shortage in Washington, so the state Legislature this year provided more than $38 million to expand nursing programs statewide.
COVID spread putting 'serious stress' on state hospital system already at capacity
An increase in COVID-19 admissions is leading to serious over-capacity issues at many hospitals in the state, and is putting a ‘serious stress on the system,’ according to health officials.
Washington surpasses key COVID-19 metric that could trigger indoor mask mandate
A key metric Governor Jay Inslee used to determine the lifting of a state wide mask mandate in March has been surpassed by the recent surge of COVID infections.