Eatonville School District implements digital COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes

Eatonville School District implements digital COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes

A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.

A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.

Emails: State sought to make religious vaccine exemption 'as narrow as possible'

Emails: State sought to make religious vaccine exemption 'as narrow as possible'

Newly obtained emails outline how the state’s vaccine mandate took shape quickly from late July to early August – transforming dramatically along the way.

Newly obtained emails outline how the state’s vaccine mandate took shape quickly from late July to early August – transforming dramatically along the way.

Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation

Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation

It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time. 

It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time. 

Emails shed new light on vaccine mandate
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Emails shed new light on vaccine mandate

Employees must assert they have a religious conviction or belief that prevents them from getting the vaccine and must confirm they have never received a vaccine or medicine from health care as an adult.

Employees must assert they have a religious conviction or belief that prevents them from getting the vaccine and must confirm they have never received a vaccine or medicine from health care as an adult.

Masks to be required in Oregon’s outdoor public settings

Masks to be required in Oregon’s outdoor public settings

People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings — including large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible — beginning Friday.

People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings — including large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible — beginning Friday.

Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says

Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says

Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.

Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.

Federal judge orders ICE to test detainees for COVID-19

Federal judge orders ICE to test detainees for COVID-19

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement must test detainees for COVID-19 before they are transferred to the immigrant detention center in Tacoma, a federal judge ordered Monday.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement must test detainees for COVID-19 before they are transferred to the immigrant detention center in Tacoma, a federal judge ordered Monday.

Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022

Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.

State Public Lands Commissioner calls for federal firefighter vaccine mandate

State Public Lands Commissioner calls for federal firefighter vaccine mandate

The leader of Washington state’s wildfire response is calling on federal agencies to take the additional step of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations among their wildland firefighting forces to secure the country’s wildfire response capability.

The leader of Washington state’s wildfire response is calling on federal agencies to take the additional step of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations among their wildland firefighting forces to secure the country’s wildfire response capability.

Demonstrating against vaccine mandates as Pfizer’s COVID shot gains FDA approval

Demonstrating against vaccine mandates as Pfizer’s COVID shot gains FDA approval

The same day that the FDA gave its official approval to Pfizer’s COVID drug, dozens of people took to the streets in the South Sound to demonstrate against mandatory vaccines.

The same day that the FDA gave its official approval to Pfizer’s COVID drug, dozens of people took to the streets in the South Sound to demonstrate against mandatory vaccines.