Pierce County opens new COVID testing site in DuPont
A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened Tuesday in Pierce County.
Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
UW researchers develop fast, highly-accurate COVID-19 test
University of Washington researchers have developed a new, quick COVID-19 test that they say matches the accuracy of PCR tests.
Excitement for NFL Playoffs supports local businesses
It was a nail-biter in Green Bay with the Packers taking on the 49ers, but here in Seattle, many fans are turning to local businesses to support other teams after the Seahawks missed the playoffs.
'We need your help'; King Co. hospitals at breaking point for capacity
King County hospitals are urging people to get vaccinated and boosted, as they are at the breaking point of capacity – and almost all of their COVID-19 patients are unvaxxed.
Omicron surge takes toll on Washington childcare centers
Child care centers in Washington are at a breaking point as Omicron continues to shake the industry.
COVID-19 surge halts elective surgeries for thousands of Washingtonians, including cancer survivor
Several thousands of people in Washington are waiting for elective surgeries and procedures as a result of the pandemic and as the state sees its highest transmission rate ever.
Washington bill seeks to criminalize use or sale of fake vaccine cards
A lawmaker in Washington state wants to make it a crime to use or sell a fake COVID-19 vaccination card.
N95 masks: Where to find them for free
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
Washington launches website for free at-home COVID-19 tests
The Washington state website to order free at-home COVID-19 tests is now live.
COVID-19 testing site to open this weekend at Evergreen State Fairgrounds
A new COVID-19 testing site that will operate seven days a week is opening up in Snohomish County this weekend.
COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
Washington's unemployment rate falls to 4.5% in December
The Washington Employment Security Department reports the state's unemployment rate continues to slowly improve as the pandemic rages on.
COVID-19 two years later: First US case reported in Washington state
This week marks two years since COVID-19 changed lives in Washington state, across the country and throughout the world.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.