Canada to ease travel restrictions at U.S. border starting Feb. 28
Canada is loosening restrictions on the U.S. border as COVID-19 cases decrease across the country.
COVID-19 outbreak grows at prison in southwest Washington
A prison near Yacolt was placed on facility-wide outbreak status last week after four inmates contracted COVID-19. On Monday, the cases jumped to 41.
Child abandoned at birth becomes inspiration of a Valentine's Day tradition with adoptive family
Seven-year-old Ollie Strode spends every day sharing love with a big smile on his face. On Valentine’s Day, he and his family like to do something extra special to warm the hearts of others.
Microsoft to reopen Redmond campus on Feb. 28, adjust hybrid work
After a long two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft is reopening its campus and welcoming employees back to the office—if they choose to return.
Girl under age 10 becomes first child in Pierce County to die of COVID-19
A Lakewood girl became the first person under age 18 to die of COVID-19 in Pierce County.
Seattle Mayor to address the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is expected to make an announcement on the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday.
Republican lawmakers call on Inslee to end state mask mandates
A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced the state would get rid of its outdoor mask mandate, Republican lawmakers are calling on the governor to get rid of the mask mandate completely.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Washington state superintendent wants mask mandate lifted in schools
A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Washington state will lift its outdoor mask mandate on Feb. 18, the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction weighed in on when he’d like to see the mandate lifted in schools.
Washington outdoor mask mandate to end Feb. 18, but what about indoors?
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that starting late next week, elective surgeries can resume in the state and a mask mandate for large outdoor events will be lifted
Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
When will Washington state's mask mandate end?
Mask mandates across the country are being lifted, including in California and Oregon. When will Washington follow suit?
Gov. Inslee is 'optimistic' Washington will revisit mask mandate in the near future
California and Oregon are soon lifting their mask mandates, but will Washington follow suit? Governor Inslee is optimistic it could happen.
COVID-19 hospitalizations falling throughout Washington
Authorities say coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are falling throughout Washington as the surge of the omicron variant subsides.
Washington reopens website for ordering rapid COVID-19 tests for a third time
Washington has reopened its COVID-19 test portal for a third time, allowing people to order rapid antigen tests for free, and get them delivered to their doorstep.
Seattle may extend eviction moratorium as tenants and small landlords deal with impacts
Seattle’s eviction moratorium is set to expire in a week, but there’s a chance it could be extended yet again.
California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, LA County will not align with state's changes
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.
Oregon, California ending mask mandates soon
Both Oregon and California are expected to end their statewide mask mandates at the end of March and by Feb. 15, respectively.
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck tests positive for COVID-19, working from home
Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck tested positive for COVID-19 and is now working from home, his office announced Monday.