Seahawks, Sounders, Mariners, Kraken, Cougars, Huskies to require proof of COVID vaccination for fans
The NFL’s Seahawks, MLS’s Sounders, NHL’s Kraken, MLB’s Mariners, the University of Washington and Washington State University all announced updated policies Tuesday for fans attending games this season.
The NFL’s Seahawks, MLS’s Sounders, NHL’s Kraken, MLB’s Mariners, the University of Washington and Washington State University all announced updated policies Tuesday for fans attending games this season.
Proof of vaccination to be required for all events at Climate Pledge Arena, including Kraken games
Everyone age 12 and older will need proof of vaccination to attend events at Climate Pledge Arena, including Seattle Kraken hockey games.
Everyone age 12 and older will need proof of vaccination to attend events at Climate Pledge Arena, including Seattle Kraken hockey games.
US COVID-19 cases nearly 4 times higher Labor Day weekend compared to 2020
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
US surpasses 40M recorded COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
Seahawks, Kraken announce vaccine requirements for fans
The Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Kraken both announced Tuesday that fans will need to be fully vaccinated to attend games. Seahawks fans can also present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of kickoff.
The Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Kraken both announced Tuesday that fans will need to be fully vaccinated to attend games. Seahawks fans can also present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of kickoff.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
Parents starting COVID-19 school safety petition in Tacoma
Parents in Tacoma are organizing a petition to raise concerns about COVID safety at school.
Parents in Tacoma are organizing a petition to raise concerns about COVID safety at school.
Pierce, King counties require masks for all at large outdoor gatherings starting Sept. 7
Health officials announced that Pierce County will join King County in requiring masks for large outdoor gatherings starting Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Health officials announced that Pierce County will join King County in requiring masks for large outdoor gatherings starting Tuesday, Sept. 7.
COVID-19 variant mu detected in 49 states
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
King County reinstating outdoor mask mandate on Sept. 7 due to surge in COVID cases
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases Washington state’s most populous county is reinstating outdoor mask mandates for large events and strongly encouraging people to wear masks in other outdoor settings when they can’t remain six feet apart.
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases Washington state’s most populous county is reinstating outdoor mask mandates for large events and strongly encouraging people to wear masks in other outdoor settings when they can’t remain six feet apart.
Around 200,000 Washingtonians lose expanded unemployment benefits. Here's what to do next:
Thousands of people in our state will now have to do without key unemployment benefits that dried up just last week.
Thousands of people in our state will now have to do without key unemployment benefits that dried up just last week.
Few options for jobless Americans after pandemic unemployment benefits expire
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
Washington state workers union agree to COVID mandate terms
Days after suing to block what is believed to be among the nation’s strictest COVID-19 employee vaccine mandates, Washington’s largest state labor union has announced a tentative agreement for Gov. Jay Inslee’s order for state workers.
Days after suing to block what is believed to be among the nation’s strictest COVID-19 employee vaccine mandates, Washington’s largest state labor union has announced a tentative agreement for Gov. Jay Inslee’s order for state workers.
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
Safety is a big focus for large-scale indoor video game convention in Seattle
This weekend one of the biggest, if not the biggest, indoor event is taking place in Seattle since the pandemic, and safety is a big focus.
This weekend one of the biggest, if not the biggest, indoor event is taking place in Seattle since the pandemic, and safety is a big focus.
Event planner talks about how Pierce County outdoor mask mandate impacts her work
Starting next week, mask requirements get stricter in Pierce County.
Starting next week, mask requirements get stricter in Pierce County.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Anti-mask protests force 3 Washington schools into lockdown
Three schools in Vancouver, Washington, were placed in lockdown Friday after anti-mask protesters tried to access school grounds.
Three schools in Vancouver, Washington, were placed in lockdown Friday after anti-mask protesters tried to access school grounds.
Proof of vaccination required to enter restaurants, bars in Clallam and Jefferson counties
If you're in the Olympic Peninsula, you will have to prove you are vaccinated to go into bars or restaurants starting Saturday, Sept. 4.
If you're in the Olympic Peninsula, you will have to prove you are vaccinated to go into bars or restaurants starting Saturday, Sept. 4.
108 COVID-19 cases linked to Northwest Washington Fair
Health officials said Thursday that 108 COVID-19 cases have been linked to the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.
Health officials said Thursday that 108 COVID-19 cases have been linked to the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.