WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Seattle program helps small businesses apply for recovery loans as COVID enters next phase
As the state moves to put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, Seattle’s economic office has prepared $8 million in loans for businesses to start getting back on their feet.
As the state moves to put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, Seattle’s economic office has prepared $8 million in loans for businesses to start getting back on their feet.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Washingtonians can now order monthly at-home COVID tests
The Washington State Department of Health announced that Washingtonians will be able to order additional at-home COVID tests monthly.
The Washington State Department of Health announced that Washingtonians will be able to order additional at-home COVID tests monthly.
Face masks now optional at Emerald Queen Casino
Emerald Queen Casino announced Wednesday that face masks are now optional at both locations.
Emerald Queen Casino announced Wednesday that face masks are now optional at both locations.
School mask debate not over despite Gov. Inslee's announcement to lift mask mandate
Even with Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that the indoor mask mandate will be lifted at schools come March 12, the debate over masks is not over.
Even with Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that the indoor mask mandate will be lifted at schools come March 12, the debate over masks is not over.
Seattle, King County to end vaccine verification policy March 1
King County announced that it will end the county's vaccine verification policy to enter restaurants, bars, theaters and gyms on March 1.
King County announced that it will end the county's vaccine verification policy to enter restaurants, bars, theaters and gyms on March 1.
Washington, Oregon, California to end mask mandates in schools, most public places by March 12
Washington, Oregon and California will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12, the states jointly announced on Monday.
Washington, Oregon and California will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12, the states jointly announced on Monday.
Gov. Inslee's COVID state of emergency passes two-year mark
Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 state of emergency was issued Feb. 29, 2020, and has allowed him to implement mask mandates and stay-home orders, fire state employees for not getting vaccinated, and implement phased reopening plans.
Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 state of emergency was issued Feb. 29, 2020, and has allowed him to implement mask mandates and stay-home orders, fire state employees for not getting vaccinated, and implement phased reopening plans.
California, Oregon, Washington to end school mask mandates, governors announce
Schoolchildren in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks as part of new indoor mask policies the Democratic governors of all three states announced jointly on Monday.
Schoolchildren in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks as part of new indoor mask policies the Democratic governors of all three states announced jointly on Monday.
New CDC guidelines say most of Washington can go maskless
The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on mask-wearing on Friday, and it suggests that the majority of Washingtonians can go maskless right now.
The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on mask-wearing on Friday, and it suggests that the majority of Washingtonians can go maskless right now.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Oregon’s COVID emergency declaration to be lifted in April
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday she will rescind her statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 1.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday she will rescind her statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 1.
Hawaii last state to hold out on lifting mask mandate as COVID cases continue to fall
Hawaii has become the last state not planning on lifting its indoor mask mandate.
Hawaii has become the last state not planning on lifting its indoor mask mandate.
Seattle City Council extends outdoor dining permits through January
Eating outdoors in Seattle will continue after city council voted to extend the free street dining permit program through next year.
Eating outdoors in Seattle will continue after city council voted to extend the free street dining permit program through next year.
Elysian Fields to reopen for first time after closing due to pandemic
Fans will have another place to go to before heading into Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park as Elysian Fields Pub reopens for the first time since 2020.
Fans will have another place to go to before heading into Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park as Elysian Fields Pub reopens for the first time since 2020.
Public to be allowed back in Washington Senate gallery
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
Judge grants injunction to prevent shuttered COVID testing company from operating in King County
A King County judge granted a preliminary injunction preventing a COVID testing company that the state Attorney General called ‘a scam’ from operating in the state.
A King County judge granted a preliminary injunction preventing a COVID testing company that the state Attorney General called ‘a scam’ from operating in the state.
Everson steakhouse holds community fundraiser for Whatcom County deputies shot in the line of duty
A fundraiser dinner was held Wednesday night at Herb Niemann’s Steakhouse in Everson for the Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies who were shot and injured in the line of duty last week.
A fundraiser dinner was held Wednesday night at Herb Niemann’s Steakhouse in Everson for the Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies who were shot and injured in the line of duty last week.
Richland school board reinstates mask mandate to March 21 following state announcement
The Richland School Board on Tuesday narrowly voted to end the mandate in local schools, effective immediately. Now, the Richland School District is under 'emergency closure' while they plan a path forward.
The Richland School Board on Tuesday narrowly voted to end the mandate in local schools, effective immediately. Now, the Richland School District is under 'emergency closure' while they plan a path forward.