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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enumclaw residents worry over rent hikes
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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.