Washington state to end mask mandate March 21 for most places, Inslee announces
Beginning March 21, masks will no longer be required in most places in Washington state including restaurants, bars, schools, childcare facilities, gyms, houses of worship and grocery stores, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday.
Beginning March 21, masks will no longer be required in most places in Washington state including restaurants, bars, schools, childcare facilities, gyms, houses of worship and grocery stores, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday.
Washington mask mandate: Students will no longer have to wear masks as of March 21
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the indoor mask mandate would be lifted on March 21. This impacts restaurants, bars, gyms, churches, and schools.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the indoor mask mandate would be lifted on March 21. This impacts restaurants, bars, gyms, churches, and schools.
Washington state to lift indoor mask mandate March 21 for most places
Washington’s statewide indoor mask mandate, one of the few left in the country, will lift on March 21, including at schools and child care facilities, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday.
Washington’s statewide indoor mask mandate, one of the few left in the country, will lift on March 21, including at schools and child care facilities, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday.
COVID cases falling in Washington, but hospitals remain packed
COVID is declining in Washington, and state leaders are poised to announce end dates for mask mandates and vaccination requirements. Despite the good news, Washington’s hospitals are still packed with patients.
COVID is declining in Washington, and state leaders are poised to announce end dates for mask mandates and vaccination requirements. Despite the good news, Washington’s hospitals are still packed with patients.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
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?