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.
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.
Georgia couple dies of COVID-19 hours of each other
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
Here's how close Americans are to getting $2,000 monthly stimulus checks
According to a survey, the last rounds of stimulus checks helped improve Americans’ ability to buy food, pay bills, and reduced anxiety and depression.
According to a survey, the last rounds of stimulus checks helped improve Americans’ ability to buy food, pay bills, and reduced anxiety and depression.
Despite Canada's land border opening to Americans next week, marine border is not
Starting Monday fully vaccinated Americans will be able to cross into Canada for non-essential travel by land, but not by sea.
Starting Monday fully vaccinated Americans will be able to cross into Canada for non-essential travel by land, but not by sea.
Elementary school teacher wins $250,000 prize in vaccine lottery for military
An elementary school teacher was the final selected winner of the $250,000 prize from the Washington military vaccine lottery, "A Heroes Thanks."
An elementary school teacher was the final selected winner of the $250,000 prize from the Washington military vaccine lottery, "A Heroes Thanks."
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Arkansas judge blocks law banning mask mandates in schools
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.