Test to Stay program reduces quarantine period for students identified as close contacts
More schools are becoming interested in a state program called "Test to Stay," according to the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
More schools are becoming interested in a state program called "Test to Stay," according to the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
MultiCare launches trial to test COVID booster shots with other vaccines
Did you get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine? MultiCare Health wants you to join a clinical trial to test the effects of booster shots with other vaccinations.
Did you get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine? MultiCare Health wants you to join a clinical trial to test the effects of booster shots with other vaccinations.
Seattle restaurant partners with UW Medicine to offer COVID vaccine, boosters
A Seattle restaurant might be the first in the nation to offer COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots.
A Seattle restaurant might be the first in the nation to offer COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots.
More than 70% of Washingtonians 12 and up are fully vaccinated, DOH reports
More than 70% of people 12 and up have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Washington.
More than 70% of people 12 and up have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Washington.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
UW Medicine to deny organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
Washington woman dies of 'rare' blood clot after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
CDC removes holiday guidance suggesting ‘virtual’ celebrations from website
A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.
A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.
Grants available for Washington businesses impacted by U.S.-Canada border closure
A new grant program has launched for Washington state small businesses impacted by the U.S.-Canada border closure.
A new grant program has launched for Washington state small businesses impacted by the U.S.-Canada border closure.
Last day for state workers in Washington to receive final COVID-19 vaccine in compliance with mandate
Monday marked the final warning for thousands of Washington state employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine or consider getting a new job.
Monday marked the final warning for thousands of Washington state employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine or consider getting a new job.
Enumclaw residents worry over rent hikes
If you're a renter in Western Washington, you may be feeling a new pinch in your wallet. As the economy recovers, rent is on the rise.
If you're a renter in Western Washington, you may be feeling a new pinch in your wallet. As the economy recovers, rent is on the rise.
Memorial service held for WSP trooper who died of COVID-19
A memorial service was held Monday for a Washington State Patrol trooper who died from COVID-19, which the agency said he contracted while on duty.
A memorial service was held Monday for a Washington State Patrol trooper who died from COVID-19, which the agency said he contracted while on duty.
Local families raise concerns and challenges with students quarantining at home
Families in the Monroe School District are speaking out on challenges and concerns for students who have been asked to quarantine.
Families in the Monroe School District are speaking out on challenges and concerns for students who have been asked to quarantine.
Clallam Bay prison outbreak grows to over 160 cases
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center continues to grow, according to health officials.
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center continues to grow, according to health officials.
Alaska Airlines requiring COVID-19 vaccine for its employees
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is requiring its employees to be fully vaccinated.
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is requiring its employees to be fully vaccinated.
Whatcom County school forced to close doors due to COVID-19 outbreak
A private school district in Whatcom County is forced to close its doors due to a COVID-19 outbreak that happened just weeks into the school year.
A private school district in Whatcom County is forced to close its doors due to a COVID-19 outbreak that happened just weeks into the school year.
Washington’s moratorium on utility shutoffs ends
More than half a million people in Washington state have overdue utility bills and are at risk of having their electricity, gas or water shut off as the state’s moratorium is now expired.
More than half a million people in Washington state have overdue utility bills and are at risk of having their electricity, gas or water shut off as the state’s moratorium is now expired.