Vaccines helping US gain 'independence' from COVID-19, experts say
As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.
As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.
Washington state fully reopens economy: COVID guidelines, mask requirements, what you need to know
Seventeen months after the first U.S. coronavirus case was confirmed in Snohomish County, Washington state fully reopened its economy on June 30.
Seventeen months after the first U.S. coronavirus case was confirmed in Snohomish County, Washington state fully reopened its economy on June 30.
Pierce County Health experts say they are ready for reopening
Health experts say Pierce County is right where they need to be with COVID case numbers in preparation for fully reopening.
Health experts say Pierce County is right where they need to be with COVID case numbers in preparation for fully reopening.
King County mask mandate ends
King County has ended its mask mandate a day before Washington fully reopens its economy for the first time since the pandemic began.
King County has ended its mask mandate a day before Washington fully reopens its economy for the first time since the pandemic began.
DOH: You may still need your mask even as state reopens on June 30
Although Washington state is fully reopening its economy on June 30, the Secretary of Health’s mask order will remain in place even after that date, which means that people who are not fully vaccinated need to continue to wear a face mask in public indoor settings.
Although Washington state is fully reopening its economy on June 30, the Secretary of Health’s mask order will remain in place even after that date, which means that people who are not fully vaccinated need to continue to wear a face mask in public indoor settings.
Most COVID-19 restrictions set to end in Washington state
Since May, all of the state’s 39 counties have been in the third phase of a four-stage reopening plan, with indoor capacity limited at 50%. On June 30, businesses across the state can resume normal operations.
Since May, all of the state’s 39 counties have been in the third phase of a four-stage reopening plan, with indoor capacity limited at 50%. On June 30, businesses across the state can resume normal operations.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
Three vaccination clinics in Kitsap County to close due to excessive heat
Three COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Kitsap County will be closed starting this weekend through early next week due to a heatwave throughout the region.
Three COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Kitsap County will be closed starting this weekend through early next week due to a heatwave throughout the region.
Inslee extends eviction moratorium to Sept. 30
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday he was extending the state’s eviction moratorium to Sept. 30, with some modifications, to ensure that federal COVID-19 relief funds intended for rental assistance are able to be accessed in time.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday he was extending the state’s eviction moratorium to Sept. 30, with some modifications, to ensure that federal COVID-19 relief funds intended for rental assistance are able to be accessed in time.
Spokane nursing student wins $250K in state's 'Shot of a Lifetime' lottery
A Spokane woman has won $250,000 prize as part of the state’s "Shot of a Lifetime" lottery.
A Spokane woman has won $250,000 prize as part of the state’s "Shot of a Lifetime" lottery.
Point Roberts residents want border restrictions lifted
"This is unacceptable. Point Roberts is a peninsula but the pandemic has made it an economic island."
"This is unacceptable. Point Roberts is a peninsula but the pandemic has made it an economic island."
Restaurant owners find out promised federal relief dollars are 'fully canceled'
Some restaurant owners are finding out they will not get much-needed federal dollars that were promised to them through the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Some restaurant owners are finding out they will not get much-needed federal dollars that were promised to them through the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
70% of Americans 30 and older get COVID-19 shot, White House says
White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Emotional toll lingers as Canada announces another border restriction extension
As Washington prepares to fully reopen the economy this month, travel restrictions to Canada were extended again—this time for at least another month.
As Washington prepares to fully reopen the economy this month, travel restrictions to Canada were extended again—this time for at least another month.
City of Seattle extending eviction moratorium to Sept. 30
Speaking to Brandi Kruse on Q13 News Friday morning, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the city's eviction moratorium will be extended through Sept. 30.
Speaking to Brandi Kruse on Q13 News Friday morning, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the city's eviction moratorium will be extended through Sept. 30.
COVID impacting cost of building affordable housing in Pierce County
The pandemic has caused huge increases in construction material costs and it is slowing down how quickly families can get into affordable housing.
The pandemic has caused huge increases in construction material costs and it is slowing down how quickly families can get into affordable housing.
'A Heroes Thanks:' New vaccine lottery announced for military in Washington
As we approach 70% initiating vaccination, Washington's military, veterans and family members will be eligible for a new vaccine incentive lottery announced by Gov. Jay Inslee.
As we approach 70% initiating vaccination, Washington's military, veterans and family members will be eligible for a new vaccine incentive lottery announced by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Tacoma businesses, local attractions bursting with life ahead of state's full reopening
The countdown for the state to fully reopen is on as people and businesses waste no time reclaiming what life has to offer with COVID-19 restrictions loosening.
The countdown for the state to fully reopen is on as people and businesses waste no time reclaiming what life has to offer with COVID-19 restrictions loosening.
Washington state says expect full in-person learning for fall term, unions say that is not guaranteed
With the state expected as of Wednesday to fully reopen June 30th, most parents are also wondering what schools will look like in the fall.
With the state expected as of Wednesday to fully reopen June 30th, most parents are also wondering what schools will look like in the fall.