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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NW Folklife Festival COVID protocols provide a look at what festival season could look like in 2022
The Northwest Folklife Festival has been virtual for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year they have new protocols in place to deal with the virus so in-person events are once again part of the celebration .
The Northwest Folklife Festival has been virtual for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year they have new protocols in place to deal with the virus so in-person events are once again part of the celebration .
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept. reports 91 cases of COVID at 23 childcare facilities
In the last month, COVID outbreaks at businesses and childcare facilities have more than doubled in Pierce County, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD).
In the last month, COVID outbreaks at businesses and childcare facilities have more than doubled in Pierce County, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD).
Inslee drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for outdoor contractors, volunteers, wildland firefighters
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Friday dropped the vaccine requirement for outdoor contractors and volunteers - just ahead of wildfire season.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Friday dropped the vaccine requirement for outdoor contractors and volunteers - just ahead of wildfire season.
Not enough Americans taking advantage of government assistance to pay COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say COVID-19 is over amid rising cases
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
WSU researchers find way to reuse disposable masks to improve concrete
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a way to reuse single-use disposable masks – by making concrete more durable.
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a way to reuse single-use disposable masks – by making concrete more durable.
Some held at Tacoma ICE detention center fear COVID spread
Nine people held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma have joined in a hunger strike to protest what they say are unclean conditions amid worries about a COVID spread.
Nine people held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma have joined in a hunger strike to protest what they say are unclean conditions amid worries about a COVID spread.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
COVID-19 infections surging in some Washington counties
Clallam and San Juan counties have been rated 'high risk' for contracting COVID-19 by the CDC. King, Snohomish and Jefferson counties have moved into the 'medium risk' category.
Clallam and San Juan counties have been rated 'high risk' for contracting COVID-19 by the CDC. King, Snohomish and Jefferson counties have moved into the 'medium risk' category.
Issaquah elementary school closes Monday, too many staff have COVID
Sunset Elementary School in the Issaquah School District is closed for classes, as too many teachers are out sick from COVID.
Sunset Elementary School in the Issaquah School District is closed for classes, as too many teachers are out sick from COVID.
West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day kicks off for the first time in 2 years
For the first time in two years, a massive West Seattle Community Garage Sale is reconnecting neighbors, supporting good causes and showcasing some great local talent, too.
For the first time in two years, a massive West Seattle Community Garage Sale is reconnecting neighbors, supporting good causes and showcasing some great local talent, too.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.