Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Health care workers to picket at 3 Kaiser Permanente hospitals
Health care workers are planning to picket Wednesday at three Kaiser Permanente’s hospitals in Western Washington.
City leaders announced $2M to support small businesses affected by King Co. vaccine mandate
Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Seattle City Council announced $2 million for small businesses and organizations impacted by King County's vaccine mandate.
DNI COVID-19 report: US intelligence agencies likely won't determine origins of virus
U.S. intelligence agencies say they likely won’t ever be able to conclude whether COVID-19 spread by animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab.
Iowa governor signs COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
Pfizer boosters for younger kids expected in WA next week
Health officials in Washington said Wednesday they are expecting about 316,000 doses of kid-sized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in the state next week ahead of the expected final approval of the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
California county closes In-N-Out because burger chain refuses to enforce COVID-19 vaccination rules
Another California county closed down an In-N-Out restaurant on Tuesday because the popular burger chain refuses to enforce COVID-19 vaccination rules.
King County bars and restaurants struggle with first day of vaccine verification order
King County’s vaccine requirement to enter certain indoor and outdoor events and establishments is now in effect.
Federal judge rejects bid to stop Washington vaccine mandate
A federal judge in Eastern Washington on Monday denied a bid by firefighters, state troopers and others to halt Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state workers and emergency responders.
More than 94% of WA state employees complied with vaccine mandate, officials say
More than 94% of state employees complied with Washington's vaccine mandate, according to officials.
Seattle Relief Fund to provide $16M for people most affected by pandemic
The newly-announced Seattle Relief Fund provides $16 million with the aim of supporting low-income residents hit hardest by the pandemic.
King County’s vaccine requirement begins Monday
King County’s vaccine requirement to enter certain indoor and outdoor events and establishments is now in effect.
Lawmaker locked out of office at Washington state capital over vaccine rule
Lawmakers and legislative employees at the Washington state House must prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access House facilities through early January, under a rule adopted by a House committee late last month.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
US COVID-19 vaccine donations: Nation marks 200M doses shared globally
The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world, the White House said.
'He's a living miracle'; COVID survivor from Federal Way goes home after 1 year
Hector Garcia, 61, of Federal Way is back home with his family after a year-long battle with COVID-19.
School district, parents await vaccines for youngest family members
White House officials unveiled Tuesday it is paving the way to vaccinate every child in America from 5 to 11 years old.