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
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.
Washington state’s mask mandate goes into effect, regardless of vaccination status
A universal mask mandate for indoor public spaces went into effect in Washington state on Monday.
A universal mask mandate for indoor public spaces went into effect in Washington state on Monday.
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
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.
Demonstrations against vaccine
Dozens gather in protest of the COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens gather in protest of the COVID-19 vaccine
What the new FDA approval of the Pfiezer vaccine will mean for Washington
This is the COVID-19 first shot to be approved by the agency, as it was initially being administered under emergency use.
This is the COVID-19 first shot to be approved by the agency, as it was initially being administered under emergency use.
Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for military, as Pfizer is approved
The Pentagon said Monday that it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
The Pentagon said Monday that it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
Dozens test positive for COVID-19 at Pierce County Jail
Up to 35 inmates at the Pierce County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
Up to 35 inmates at the Pierce County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
Biden asks Supreme Court to keep CDC eviction ban in place
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
Washington Rep. McMorris Rodgers on vaccine: 'It's how we beat this pandemic'
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers issued a statement in support of the COVID-19 vaccine on Aug. 23 following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Pfizer vaccine approval.
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers issued a statement in support of the COVID-19 vaccine on Aug. 23 following the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Pfizer vaccine approval.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Washington jail offers inmates ramen noodles for vaccines
Staff at a jail in south-central Washington state have come up with an inexpensive, but effective, way to encourage inmates to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Staff at a jail in south-central Washington state have come up with an inexpensive, but effective, way to encourage inmates to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine rule comes as Washington State Ferries face staffing crunch
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for state workers comes at a time when the state ferry system is experiencing a severe staffing shortage.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for state workers comes at a time when the state ferry system is experiencing a severe staffing shortage.
Hospitals in crisis with rise of COVID-19 cases
More COVID-19 patients are taking up beds in hospitals than ever before.
More COVID-19 patients are taking up beds in hospitals than ever before.
Washington state employee union raps Inslee over vaccine mandates
A major state employees union is criticizing Gov. Jay Inslee’s implementation of a broad COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A major state employees union is criticizing Gov. Jay Inslee’s implementation of a broad COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Officials: COVID filling hospital beds statewide while vaccine newcomers come around
Health officials are sounding the alarm, saying critical care beds across the state of Washington are filling up faster than it ever has since the beginning of the pandemic.
Health officials are sounding the alarm, saying critical care beds across the state of Washington are filling up faster than it ever has since the beginning of the pandemic.
Gig Harbor cancels summer movies and concerts at Skansie Park as COVID cases rise
The city of Gig Harbor announced its cancelation of remaining lineup concerts and movies at Skansie Park on Thursday due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
The city of Gig Harbor announced its cancelation of remaining lineup concerts and movies at Skansie Park on Thursday due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
WSU Coach Rolovich plans to follow vaccine mandate.
The Washington State Football Coach had announced earlier in the year that he did not plan on getting the vaccine for personal reasons.
The Washington State Football Coach had announced earlier in the year that he did not plan on getting the vaccine for personal reasons.
Kennewick school mask rally
Kennewick residents rally outside the school district headquarters in protest of mask mandate.
Kennewick residents rally outside the school district headquarters in protest of mask mandate.