Physician assistant’s license suspended over alleged ivermectin treatment for COVID-19
The Washington Medical Commission announced Friday that a Clark County physician assistant’s license was suspended over his alleged treatment for COVID-19.
The Washington Medical Commission announced Friday that a Clark County physician assistant’s license was suspended over his alleged treatment for COVID-19.
DOH: Washington’s COVID-19 cases down across all age groups
The Washington State Department of Health says COVID-19 cases are down across all age groups, including school-age children.
The Washington State Department of Health says COVID-19 cases are down across all age groups, including school-age children.
Lynnwood vaccine site now allows drive-thru COVID testing
Starting Wednesday, Ash Way Park & Ride in Lynnwood will transition to a combination COVID testing and vaccine site.
Starting Wednesday, Ash Way Park & Ride in Lynnwood will transition to a combination COVID testing and vaccine site.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Clipper suspends fast ferry service until spring 2022
FRS Clipper is suspending its fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. until next year due to low ridership.
FRS Clipper is suspending its fast ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. until next year due to low ridership.
King County Councilmember calls on leaders to avoid mass firings by allowing weekly COVID testing
In a letter sent Monday, King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn called on King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to offer a weekly testing requirement for COVID-19 as an alternative to mandatory vaccination to avert “imminent mass firings.”
In a letter sent Monday, King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn called on King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to offer a weekly testing requirement for COVID-19 as an alternative to mandatory vaccination to avert “imminent mass firings.”
First responders find mixed success seeking COVID vaccine exemptions
One of the region's largest firefighting organizations says it may have found a way to honor nearly 20 employees' requests for religious exemptions from having to take the mandated COVID-19 vaccination.
One of the region's largest firefighting organizations says it may have found a way to honor nearly 20 employees' requests for religious exemptions from having to take the mandated COVID-19 vaccination.
'These actions have saved lives'; Gov. Inslee responds to 90% state worker vaccination rate
The deadline for Washington state employees to get fully vaccinated is just a week away, and Governor Jay Inslee says the numbers are looking good.
The deadline for Washington state employees to get fully vaccinated is just a week away, and Governor Jay Inslee says the numbers are looking good.
Hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccine status on resume, survey says
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Survey: 88% of Washington health care staff are fully vaccinated
As the deadline for state employees to be fully vaccinated approaches, an early survey shows that most of the state’s health care workers are fully vaccinated.
As the deadline for state employees to be fully vaccinated approaches, an early survey shows that most of the state’s health care workers are fully vaccinated.
YMCA of Greater Seattle joins vaccine mandate
In two weeks, more than a dozen YMCA locations will require people 12 years and older to show proof that they are fully vaccinated or show a negative test result from the last three days to enter.
In two weeks, more than a dozen YMCA locations will require people 12 years and older to show proof that they are fully vaccinated or show a negative test result from the last three days to enter.
Reports: WSU head football coach seeks religious exemption from COVID vaccine
Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich is trying to get a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to his mentor.
Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich is trying to get a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to his mentor.
Local urgent care facilities at full capacity due to COVID, forced to turn away some patients
Many hospitals still cannot perform numerous medical procedures deemed non-urgent, even though they feel urgent to patients. And in some cases, ERs and urgent care facilities are so full with COVID patients, other patients have to be turned away.
Many hospitals still cannot perform numerous medical procedures deemed non-urgent, even though they feel urgent to patients. And in some cases, ERs and urgent care facilities are so full with COVID patients, other patients have to be turned away.
Oktoberfest Northwest organizers taking steps to ensure safe, enjoyable experience amid COVID-19
In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Washington State Fair staff members said they are confident Oktoberfest Northwest will be a safe, enjoyable experience based on success from the State Fair.
In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Washington State Fair staff members said they are confident Oktoberfest Northwest will be a safe, enjoyable experience based on success from the State Fair.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
Colorado woman denied kidney transplant after refusing COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
COVID-19 outbreak on Orting High School football team postpones homecoming week events
Orting High School’s homecoming events that were scheduled for this week were canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the school’s football team.
Orting High School’s homecoming events that were scheduled for this week were canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the school’s football team.
Bold burglars caught on video crashing car into storefront to steal merchandise
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.