Sorority ordered to refund, waive $500K in unlawful housing fees on UW students
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said national sorority Alpha Omicron Pi charged thousands in housing fees for University of Washington students during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though students were unable to access that housing.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said national sorority Alpha Omicron Pi charged thousands in housing fees for University of Washington students during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though students were unable to access that housing.
Pierce County on CDC’s list for high COVID-19 levels
Pierce County is among several counties in Washington state that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending to mask back up due to high levels of COVID-19.
Pierce County is among several counties in Washington state that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending to mask back up due to high levels of COVID-19.
Families planning COVID vaccinations for youngest children in hopes of full immunity by fall
State health officials reported that in early June, infants and toddlers had the highest case rates amongst children and youth in Washington state, which was about 418 per 100,000 population.
State health officials reported that in early June, infants and toddlers had the highest case rates amongst children and youth in Washington state, which was about 418 per 100,000 population.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
Federal reserve raises interest rates by 0.75%
It's an effort to tamp down inflation, but will it push the economy into a recession?
It's an effort to tamp down inflation, but will it push the economy into a recession?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hospital officials in Washington are warning that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak amid high spread in the community.