Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, WHO chief says
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
UW Medicine researchers to study new 'Omicron' variant of concern
The World Health Organization is warning of a new coronavirus variant of concern. Health officials said the new ‘Omicron’ variant has had a large number of mutations.
The World Health Organization is warning of a new coronavirus variant of concern. Health officials said the new ‘Omicron’ variant has had a large number of mutations.
Enrollment drop could cost WA schools $500M in state funding
New state data shows school systems in Washington still have not recovered their enrollment losses from pandemic.
New state data shows school systems in Washington still have not recovered their enrollment losses from pandemic.
'I will never forget it:' Community provides free Thanksgiving meal to Everson flood victims
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
"I will never forget it" community provides free Thanksgiving meal to Everson flood victims
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Over 50 staff, inmates positive for COVID-19 at Yakima County jail
The Yakima Health District has reported that staff members and people in custody have contracted COVID-19 in the latest outbreak inside the Yakima County Jail.
The Yakima Health District has reported that staff members and people in custody have contracted COVID-19 in the latest outbreak inside the Yakima County Jail.
State launches 'WA Verify,' online tool to prove COVID-19 vaccination status
Washington has officially launched WA Verify, an online tool to help people prove their COVID-19 vaccination status on the go.
Washington has officially launched WA Verify, an online tool to help people prove their COVID-19 vaccination status on the go.
About 25 inmates COVID-19 positive at SW Washington jail
About two dozen people lodged in a southwest Washington jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
About two dozen people lodged in a southwest Washington jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Union argues Sea-Tac Airport faces staffing shortage from vaccine mandate
A local union says Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing a staffing shortage due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and may impact public safety during the busy holiday season.
A local union says Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing a staffing shortage due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and may impact public safety during the busy holiday season.
COVID-19 safety precautions vary for families this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving plans are coming together for families who spent it apart last year. Health officials said if everyone is vaccinated, it’s safe to celebrate, but certain precautions are still a good idea.
Thanksgiving plans are coming together for families who spent it apart last year. Health officials said if everyone is vaccinated, it’s safe to celebrate, but certain precautions are still a good idea.
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
Whatcom County community band together to help in flood damage clean up
In Whatcom County, the community is banding together to help each other get through the damage caused by last week?s historic rains and flooding.
In Whatcom County, the community is banding together to help each other get through the damage caused by last week?s historic rains and flooding.
'The vaccine is the path out of the pandemic'; Gov. Inslee encourages booster shots after CDC, FDA approval
Governor Jay Inslee encourages everyone to start getting COVID-19 booster shots, as the FDA and CDC expanded their eligibility on Friday.
Governor Jay Inslee encourages everyone to start getting COVID-19 booster shots, as the FDA and CDC expanded their eligibility on Friday.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased risk of stillbirths
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Whatcom County man saves dozens from flooding with tractor
Sumas, in Whatcom County, is one of the hardest hit areas in our region from this week’s historic rains and flooding.
Sumas, in Whatcom County, is one of the hardest hit areas in our region from this week’s historic rains and flooding.
Gov. Inslee won’t add to Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate
Gov. Jay Inslee says he won’t pursue additional sweeping mandates to strengthen a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers at large employers.
Gov. Jay Inslee says he won’t pursue additional sweeping mandates to strengthen a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers at large employers.
Fauci: COVID-19 not yet endemic, US still doesn’t have ‘control’ over virus
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.