Nearly 50 Eastern WA superintendents call for end to mask mandate
Superintendents of school districts across Eastern Washington have signed a letter urging state leaders to end the mask mandate.
Superintendents of school districts across Eastern Washington have signed a letter urging state leaders to end the mask mandate.
Seattle, King County to end vaccine verification policy on March 1
King County announced that it will end the county's vaccine verification policy on March 1. King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made the announcement during a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
King County announced that it will end the county's vaccine verification policy on March 1. King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made the announcement during a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
Northeast WA school district ends face mask requirement, state threatens to withhold funding
A northeastern Washington school district is risking state funding by no longer requiring face masks for students and staff.
A northeastern Washington school district is risking state funding by no longer requiring face masks for students and staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
Mask mandates across the country are being lifted, including in California and Oregon. When will Washington follow suit?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle’s eviction moratorium is set to expire in a week, but there’s a chance it could be extended yet again.