Some state lawmakers, school districts push back against mask mandates in classrooms
When Washington students return to the classroom this fall, they will be required to wear a mask under Gov. Jay Inslee's statewide mandate.
When Washington students return to the classroom this fall, they will be required to wear a mask under Gov. Jay Inslee's statewide mandate.
COVID: Oregon issues mask mandate, warns of hospital surge
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced a statewide indoor mask requirement in Oregon as coronavirus hospitalizations and cases reach record high numbers in the state and health care systems are overwhelmed.
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced a statewide indoor mask requirement in Oregon as coronavirus hospitalizations and cases reach record high numbers in the state and health care systems are overwhelmed.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
California hospital visitors will need proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test
Anyone who wants to visit a hospital in California will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.
Anyone who wants to visit a hospital in California will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Issaquah man sentenced after COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
A 46-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison after scheming to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 disaster relief funds.
A 46-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison after scheming to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 disaster relief funds.
Snohomish County issues directive requiring masks indoors regardless of vaccination status
The Snohomish County health officer issued a new directive on Tuesday requiring everyone over age 5 to wear a mask in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status.
The Snohomish County health officer issued a new directive on Tuesday requiring everyone over age 5 to wear a mask in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status.
Endangered frog species released into Columbia National Wildlife Refuge
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released hundreds of an endangered frog species into the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge last week.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released hundreds of an endangered frog species into the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge last week.
Seattle mayor defends vaccine mandate, refuses to say whether she will fire officers who don't comply
In a lengthy one-on-one interview with Q13's Brandi Kruse, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan defended her decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for city employees but declined to say whether she would make good on threats to fire those who don't comply.
In a lengthy one-on-one interview with Q13's Brandi Kruse, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan defended her decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for city employees but declined to say whether she would make good on threats to fire those who don't comply.
Some ambulances forced to wait outside as Florida hospitals deal with rising number of patients
Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.
Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.
Washington border towns eager for Canadian customers
For the first time since the pandemic started, Americans were finally allowed to cross the international border into Canada as long as they have been vaccinated.
For the first time since the pandemic started, Americans were finally allowed to cross the international border into Canada as long as they have been vaccinated.
King County, Seattle following state's announcement requiring vaccines for most employees
King County and the city of Seattle will be requiring most county and city employees to be vaccinated in order to retain employment, beginning in October.
King County and the city of Seattle will be requiring most county and city employees to be vaccinated in order to retain employment, beginning in October.
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
CDC urges against travel to Israel, France, other nations as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
Seafair launches a new Floating Concert experience
Seafair is launching a floating concert series starting Aug. 15 on South Lake Union.
Seafair is launching a floating concert series starting Aug. 15 on South Lake Union.
Washington announces COVID vaccine mandate for state workers, health care providers
Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health mandates vaccination for workers
Vaccines now required for all workers at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health ? this follows their announcement from last week that they would not require their employees to be vaccinated.
Vaccines now required for all workers at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health ? this follows their announcement from last week that they would not require their employees to be vaccinated.