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.
Klickitat County Sheriff contracts COVID-19, still plans to fight mandates
A Southwest Washington state sheriff who has been especially vocal in his opposition to pandemic restrictions recently contracted COVID-19, was hospitalized and is relying on oxygen.
A Southwest Washington state sheriff who has been especially vocal in his opposition to pandemic restrictions recently contracted COVID-19, was hospitalized and is relying on oxygen.
UW, Harvard study examines stresses of pandemic and coping mechanisms
A new study conducted by The University of Washington and Harvard found that having a daily routine, getting adequate sleep and limiting screen time can improve mental health in young people.
A new study conducted by The University of Washington and Harvard found that having a daily routine, getting adequate sleep and limiting screen time can improve mental health in young people.
3 vaccinated US senators test positive for COVID-19
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
Washington hospitals see record number of COVID-19 patients
Authorities say there are more people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Washington state than at any time during the pandemic.
Authorities say there are more people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Washington state than at any time during the pandemic.
Dozens of parents rally against masks in schools in Ferndale
In Ferndale, several dozen people rallied on Main Street, demanding to have the option to choose if their kids where a mask in school.
In Ferndale, several dozen people rallied on Main Street, demanding to have the option to choose if their kids where a mask in school.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
Pierce County issues mask directive
All residents over the age of five must wear a mask indoors and in public spaces where physical distancing is not possible.
All residents over the age of five must wear a mask indoors and in public spaces where physical distancing is not possible.