Companies raising pay, sweetening benefits to lure and keep workers
The unemployment rate in Washington state is at 5.1% as of August. In some counties, the rate is even as high as 8%.
The unemployment rate in Washington state is at 5.1% as of August. In some counties, the rate is even as high as 8%.
Gov. Inslee extends statewide eviction moratorium bridge to Oct. 31
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday the state’s eviction protections will remain in place through the end of October because counties aren’t getting federal and state COVID-19 relief funds intended for rental assistance out fast enough ahead of the current moratorium that was set to expire Sept. 30.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday the state’s eviction protections will remain in place through the end of October because counties aren’t getting federal and state COVID-19 relief funds intended for rental assistance out fast enough ahead of the current moratorium that was set to expire Sept. 30.
Gov. Inslee requests federal assistance for Washington hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.
Health experts fear high flu case numbers during 2021-2022 season amid COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 isn’t the only virus vexing health leaders-- the upcoming flu season is causing concern.
COVID-19 isn’t the only virus vexing health leaders-- the upcoming flu season is causing concern.
Everett staple cuts back open hours with worker shortage
For the first time in nearly six decades, Ray's Drive-In is closed almost as many days as they are open.
For the first time in nearly six decades, Ray's Drive-In is closed almost as many days as they are open.
UW researcher finds new method to speed COVID variant tracking from weeks to hours
A researcher at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Microbiology has found a new way to speed COVID-19 variant tracking from weeks to mere hours.
A researcher at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Microbiology has found a new way to speed COVID-19 variant tracking from weeks to mere hours.
Firefighter families call for religious exemption during Redmond City Council meeting
Several community members spoke during the Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday night hoping the city will allow religious exemption from the COVID vaccine for firefighters.
Several community members spoke during the Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday night hoping the city will allow religious exemption from the COVID vaccine for firefighters.
‘Can I hug you?’ COVID-19 survivor returns to personally thank ICU staff
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
Bellingham city employees, contractors required to get COVID vaccine
City employees, volunteers and indoor contractors in Bellingham are now required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
City employees, volunteers and indoor contractors in Bellingham are now required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Snohomish County officials expecting vaccine mandate for local government workers
Vaccine mandates could be coming down the pipeline to local governments.
Vaccine mandates could be coming down the pipeline to local governments.
Pressure mounts on Hawaii to test more travelers for COVID-19 amid surge
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
Labor attorney suggests workers unlikely to avoid most vaccine requirements when citing religious objections
First responders are expected to pack the Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday night as they seek clarity in their attempts to express religious exceptions to complying with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
First responders are expected to pack the Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday night as they seek clarity in their attempts to express religious exceptions to complying with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Mayor Durkan extends COVID-19 eviction moratorium into January 2022
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Tuesday the city’s eviction moratoriums will remain in place through Jan. 15, 2022, rather than expiring at the end of September.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Tuesday the city’s eviction moratoriums will remain in place through Jan. 15, 2022, rather than expiring at the end of September.
The vaccine & kids: Ask Dr. Mike
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Mill Creek coffee shop owner: 'We are human beings. Please treat us as such'
A Mill Creek business owner made an emotional plea to the community with a message to be kind and loving to one another. It was in response to several customers in a row who gave her staff a difficult time because they didn’t want to abide by vaccination rules.
A Mill Creek business owner made an emotional plea to the community with a message to be kind and loving to one another. It was in response to several customers in a row who gave her staff a difficult time because they didn’t want to abide by vaccination rules.
Federal assistance requested at overwhelmed hospitals
Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington needs more medical personnel right now. The President's COVID-19 Action Plan says more clinical teams would be available, and that's why Inslee is asking the Department of Defense to send some of the extra staff to our state.
Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington needs more medical personnel right now. The President's COVID-19 Action Plan says more clinical teams would be available, and that's why Inslee is asking the Department of Defense to send some of the extra staff to our state.
Washington governors asks feds for medical staffing help
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has asked the federal government for assistance staffing hospitals and long-term care facilities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has asked the federal government for assistance staffing hospitals and long-term care facilities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
California has lowest COVID case rate in the nation
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
CDC study: Moderna vaccine most effective at preventing hospitalization
A CDC study comparing the three vaccines authorized in the U.S. found that Moderna’s is most effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19.
A CDC study comparing the three vaccines authorized in the U.S. found that Moderna’s is most effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19.