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.

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.

Lawmaker locked out of office at Washington state capital over vaccine rule
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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.

Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds

A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

COVID-19 cases soar in Czech Republic; new restrictions imposed

The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.

Nick Rolovich to file lawsuit against WSU over firing

Former Washington State University football coach Nick Rolovich is planning to take legal action against the school for illegal termination after he was fired Monday over the state's vaccine mandate, according to his lawyer.

1,887 WA workers fired, leave jobs due to vaccine mandate

More than 1,800 Washington state workers have been fired, resigned or retired due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, according to data released Tuesday.

Hundreds fired from state, local agencies following vaccine mandate

As the dust settles from the state's vaccine mandate, agencies from King County to Washington State Department of Transportation report that, while most employees have been vaccinated, hundreds of people will lose their jobs.

Seattle Police says 6 employees leaving, 103 waiting on exemptions

Six Seattle Police Department employees are being let go in light of the statewide vaccine mandate, and 103 are waiting on religious and medical exemptions, according to officials.

Oregon agency inadvertently releases employees vaccine status

Oregon’s central administrative agency inadvertently released the COVID-19 vaccination status of more than 40,000 state employees to two media outlets.

Column: No jab, no job: Rolovich gets pink-slipped at Wazzu

You’re never going to convince guys like ex-Washington State coach Nick Rolovich to get the shot. It’s a waste of breath.

Harborview Medical Center visitors required to show proof of vaccination or negative test

Harborview Medical Center is starting the first phase of its program that requires inpatient visitors to show proof of having a COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test within three days of visiting the hospital.