One million dollars up for grabs for innovative ideas to boost the economy in Everett
The City of Everett is putting up one million dollars in grant money for businesses and other organizations to come up with unique ideas to boost the economy.
The City of Everett is putting up one million dollars in grant money for businesses and other organizations to come up with unique ideas to boost the economy.
Future of nursing looks bright, but current shortage is more severe following pandemic
A nursing shortage has historically been an issue, but a local nurse and educator said it’s become more severe and uniform during the pandemic.
A nursing shortage has historically been an issue, but a local nurse and educator said it’s become more severe and uniform during the pandemic.
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Bloodworks Northwest says 12,000 additional blood donors needed by Labor Day
To prepare for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, Bloodworks Northwest says that at least 12,000 more blood and platelet donors are needed.
To prepare for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, Bloodworks Northwest says that at least 12,000 more blood and platelet donors are needed.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
Delta variant drives up COVID-19 cases in US
Over the past few weeks, U.S. is seeing more than 6.5 times the amount of cases per day.
Over the past few weeks, U.S. is seeing more than 6.5 times the amount of cases per day.
Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers
Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.
Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.
Washington hospitals 'quite full' amid COVID-19 case surge
The latest COVID-19 surge in cases brought on by the highly-contagious delta variant and causing serious illness in unvaccinated people is straining Washington state’s health care system, officials said.
The latest COVID-19 surge in cases brought on by the highly-contagious delta variant and causing serious illness in unvaccinated people is straining Washington state’s health care system, officials said.
Washington sees 1,500 new cases a day of COVID-19 in recent days
Washington state has seen an average of 1,500 new cases a day of COVID-19 over the past four days, and health officials said Tuesday they are concerned about not only a rise in cases but hospitalizations due to the highly contagious delta variant.
Washington state has seen an average of 1,500 new cases a day of COVID-19 over the past four days, and health officials said Tuesday they are concerned about not only a rise in cases but hospitalizations due to the highly contagious delta variant.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Spiffy's restaurant permanently closes after allowing indoor dining during lockdown
Spiffy's Restaurant in Chehalis announced its closure on Monday after rebelling against COVID-19 measures during the winter.
Spiffy's Restaurant in Chehalis announced its closure on Monday after rebelling against COVID-19 measures during the winter.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
COVID-19 hospitalizations top 50,000 again
Officials concerned over possibility that hospitals could get overwhelmed again.
Officials concerned over possibility that hospitals could get overwhelmed again.
Tyson Foods, Microsoft to require vaccination for US workers
Meat processor Tyson Foods said Tuesday it will require all of its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, becoming one of the first major employers of frontline workers to do so amid a resurgence of the virus.
Meat processor Tyson Foods said Tuesday it will require all of its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, becoming one of the first major employers of frontline workers to do so amid a resurgence of the virus.
CDC adds 16 countries to ‘very high’ COVID-19 risk list
The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.
The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.
CDC reports 70% of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Businesses and agencies starting to require vaccination of employees ? On Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association urged medical facilities to require similar policies.
Businesses and agencies starting to require vaccination of employees ? On Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association urged medical facilities to require similar policies.
Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.