Gov. Inslee deploys Washington National Guard to assist hospitals, testing
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is deploying 100 members of the state National Guard to hospitals across the state to set up testing sites and to assist in non-medical tasks amid crowding due to a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is deploying 100 members of the state National Guard to hospitals across the state to set up testing sites and to assist in non-medical tasks amid crowding due to a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
LIST: Schools return to online learning amid surge of COVID cases
Schools in Western Washington are opting to return once again to online learning, as another surge in COVID-19 cases has left hundreds of students and staff in quarantine.
Schools in Western Washington are opting to return once again to online learning, as another surge in COVID-19 cases has left hundreds of students and staff in quarantine.
Washington hospitals in 'worst situation' yet since COVID-19 pandemic started: WSHA
Hospitals in Washington state are in their "worst situation" since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
Hospitals in Washington state are in their "worst situation" since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
Washington hospitals in 'worst situation' yet since COVID-19 pandemic started: WSHA
Hospitals in Washington state are in their "worst situation" since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
Hospitals in Washington state are in their "worst situation" since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
Canadian province announces plan to impose fine on the unvaccinated
The premier of Quebec announced plans to financially penalize residents of the province who remain unvaccinated for nonmedical reasons.
The premier of Quebec announced plans to financially penalize residents of the province who remain unvaccinated for nonmedical reasons.
Kittitas County says WSDOT refused county's snow removal assistance for not mandating vaccine
Kittitas County claims that the state of Washington refused its help for recent snow removal because the county does not mandate the COVID vaccine for employees.
Kittitas County claims that the state of Washington refused its help for recent snow removal because the county does not mandate the COVID vaccine for employees.
COVID-19 testing sites under investigation after complaints allege 'fake tests'
Complaints have started to surface across the country at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites operated by The Center for Covid Control. Some say they received a negative result before they were even tested.
Complaints have started to surface across the country at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites operated by The Center for Covid Control. Some say they received a negative result before they were even tested.
COVID-19 testing sites under investigation after complaints allege 'fake tests'
Complaints started to surface across the country at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites operated by The Center for Covid Control.
Complaints started to surface across the country at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites operated by The Center for Covid Control.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Mayor Harrell extends Seattle eviction moratorium
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will extend the city's eviction and utility shutoff moratorium until February 14.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will extend the city's eviction and utility shutoff moratorium until February 14.
State board of health, group to discuss considering COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students
A proposal will be heard Wednesday that could affect students and parents across Washington state.
A proposal will be heard Wednesday that could affect students and parents across Washington state.
SPS cancels class at Kimball Elementary, as teachers question if staffing levels are safe
Teachers at Kimball Elementary School say that Seattle Public Schools have been risking student safety to keep schools open.
Teachers at Kimball Elementary School say that Seattle Public Schools have been risking student safety to keep schools open.
Snohomish Health Officer on COVID as school staffs take hit: 'It's everywhere now'
Edmonds School District has a plan in place for remote learning if too many of their staff members are school are sick with COVID, as they try to keep doors open.
Edmonds School District has a plan in place for remote learning if too many of their staff members are school are sick with COVID, as they try to keep doors open.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Inflation poses a major threat to job market, Federal Reserve chairman says
Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Tuesday that high inflation has emerged as a serious threat to the Federal Reserve’s goal of helping put more Americans back to work and that the Fed will raise rates more than it now plans if needed to stem surging prices.
Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Tuesday that high inflation has emerged as a serious threat to the Federal Reserve’s goal of helping put more Americans back to work and that the Fed will raise rates more than it now plans if needed to stem surging prices.
Red Cross faces national blood crisis, worst blood shortage in a over a decade
The American Red Cross says it’s facing a national blood crisis and this is the worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
The American Red Cross says it’s facing a national blood crisis and this is the worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
Schools shift to temporary remote learning model due to substantial staffing shortages
Substantial staffing shortages are affecting classrooms across the region.
Substantial staffing shortages are affecting classrooms across the region.
WWU extends remote learning due to Omicron surge
Western Washington University has extended its remote learning until Jan. 24 due to a rise in COVID cases in the region.
Western Washington University has extended its remote learning until Jan. 24 due to a rise in COVID cases in the region.