Oregon hits 70% COVID vaccination milestone
Oregon on Friday reached the milestone of 70% of adults having received at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to officials from the state health authority.
Oregon on Friday reached the milestone of 70% of adults having received at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to officials from the state health authority.
Busiest travel weekend ahead at Sea-Tac Airport since pre-pandemic
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is heading into its busiest weekend since pre-pandemic. The number of passengers is down by 30 percent for this time this year, but is expected to quickly increase this summer now that Washington has reopened.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is heading into its busiest weekend since pre-pandemic. The number of passengers is down by 30 percent for this time this year, but is expected to quickly increase this summer now that Washington has reopened.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
State restrictions to loosen on public transportation, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Big changes are coming to Tacoma starting in July as more and more restrictions are disappearing with the state's reopening.
Big changes are coming to Tacoma starting in July as more and more restrictions are disappearing with the state's reopening.
Downtown Seattle booming with visitors on first day of Washington state's full reopening
Social distancing is no longer a thing, at least not at some of the most popular tourist sites in downtown Seattle.
Social distancing is no longer a thing, at least not at some of the most popular tourist sites in downtown Seattle.
Snohomish County optimistic about economy reopening after seeing state's first COVID-19 case in 2020
The community saw the state’s first coronavirus case reported on January 19, 2020. Since then, 610 people have died from the virus and more than 37,000 people had confirmed cases, according to Snohomish Health District.
The community saw the state’s first coronavirus case reported on January 19, 2020. Since then, 610 people have died from the virus and more than 37,000 people had confirmed cases, according to Snohomish Health District.
Free beer: Anheuser-Busch to dole out brews to mark vaccine progress
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
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.