Some COVID testing sites close Monday due to full capacity
Some COVID-19 testing sites in western Washington have closed for the day on Monday after reaching full capacity as demand for testing increases.
Some COVID-19 testing sites in western Washington have closed for the day on Monday after reaching full capacity as demand for testing increases.
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
Pierce County to open COVID testing site in Puyallup, citing high demand
Pierce County is opening a COVID-19 testing site in Puyallup, citing high demand as the omicron variant creates a surge in COVID cases.
Pierce County is opening a COVID-19 testing site in Puyallup, citing high demand as the omicron variant creates a surge in COVID cases.
First day of SPS COVID testing brings long wait times
Parents tell FOX 13 wait times for a COVID test on Sunday was 3+ hours after Seattle Public Schools opened their first two sites.
Parents tell FOX 13 wait times for a COVID test on Sunday was 3+ hours after Seattle Public Schools opened their first two sites.
Kraken fan credited with saving Canucks equipment manager's life after chance encounter
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
UW Medicine postpones non-urgent surgeries due to recent COVID surge
A rising number of COVID cases has led UW Medicine to postpone non-urgent surgeries.
A rising number of COVID cases has led UW Medicine to postpone non-urgent surgeries.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Seattle Public Schools cancels first day of class in 2022 to offer COVID-19 tests
Concerns of the COVID-19 Omicron variant spreading among children has one school district returning to class a day late in the New Year. Seattle Public Schools canceled class on January 3, and the opportunity for voluntary COVID-19 testing district-wide will take its place.
Concerns of the COVID-19 Omicron variant spreading among children has one school district returning to class a day late in the New Year. Seattle Public Schools canceled class on January 3, and the opportunity for voluntary COVID-19 testing district-wide will take its place.
Visitation restrictions in effect at Olympia, Centralia hospitals
Providence Southwest Hospitals announced that it was updating its visitation policy in response to help control the spread of the omicron variant, and to protect caregivers and patients.
Providence Southwest Hospitals announced that it was updating its visitation policy in response to help control the spread of the omicron variant, and to protect caregivers and patients.
Gonzaga requiring students, faculty and staff to get COVID-19 booster
Effective immediately, Gonzaga University will require students, staff and faculty to receive the COVID-19 booster shots.
Effective immediately, Gonzaga University will require students, staff and faculty to receive the COVID-19 booster shots.
Lockett on verge of career high after rough bout with COVID
Tyler Lockett probably only needs one, maybe two catches Sunday to reach a new career-high for yards receiving in a single season.
Tyler Lockett probably only needs one, maybe two catches Sunday to reach a new career-high for yards receiving in a single season.
Seattle Public Schools cancels classes Monday to allow for COVID testing of students, staff
Seattle Public Schools will not have class on Monday, Jan. 3 to conduct district-wide COVID-19 testing.
Seattle Public Schools will not have class on Monday, Jan. 3 to conduct district-wide COVID-19 testing.
US children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers
The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers, and experts lament that most of the youngsters are not vaccinated.
The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers, and experts lament that most of the youngsters are not vaccinated.
King County closing several COVID testing sites on Dec. 30 due to winter weather
Several King County-operated COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Dec. 30 due to more winter weather expected in Puget Sound overnight.
Several King County-operated COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Dec. 30 due to more winter weather expected in Puget Sound overnight.
Snohomish Health District temporarily closed COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites due to weather
Freezing temperatures and more snow in the forecast for western Washington forced a temporary cancellation of several COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites in the North Sound.
Freezing temperatures and more snow in the forecast for western Washington forced a temporary cancellation of several COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites in the North Sound.
Western Washington counties grapple with new surge of COVID infections
Western Washington counties are reporting new surges in COVID-19 infections, spurred by the omicron variant.
Western Washington counties are reporting new surges in COVID-19 infections, spurred by the omicron variant.
King County buys 300,000 home COVID tests amid surge
King County plans to distribute 300,000 COVID-19 at-home test kits to community groups, health centers, libraries and other congregate locations amid an omicron-driven surge in cases.
King County plans to distribute 300,000 COVID-19 at-home test kits to community groups, health centers, libraries and other congregate locations amid an omicron-driven surge in cases.
Washington reports record number of COVID infections
The Washington Department of Health has reported a new record number of COVID-19 infections tallied in a single day. On December 24, officials confirmed 6,235 cases.
The Washington Department of Health has reported a new record number of COVID-19 infections tallied in a single day. On December 24, officials confirmed 6,235 cases.
COVID test sites close as omicron cases ramp up in King County
Thousands of COVID-19 tests were canceled on Monday due to winter weather, nearly a dozen testing locations don't plan to open on Tuesday either.
Thousands of COVID-19 tests were canceled on Monday due to winter weather, nearly a dozen testing locations don't plan to open on Tuesday either.
Record COVID infections reported in King County
Data updated Monday shows coronavirus infections in Washington’s most populated county have jumped in the past week as the omicron variant surges.
Data updated Monday shows coronavirus infections in Washington’s most populated county have jumped in the past week as the omicron variant surges.