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.
Washington unemployment rate dipped to 5.3% in May
Washington’s unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5.3 % last month, and the state added 8,300 jobs, officials announced Wednesday.
Washington’s unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5.3 % last month, and the state added 8,300 jobs, officials announced Wednesday.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
King County hits 70% vaccination rate, ending mask mandate on June 29
Washington's largest county has reached the 70% vaccination threshold, which means Local Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin's indoor mask directive will expire in two weeks on June 29.
Washington's largest county has reached the 70% vaccination threshold, which means Local Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin's indoor mask directive will expire in two weeks on June 29.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Washington state warns of scams ahead of next round of vaccine lottery drawings
Tuesday marks the second chance for Washingtonians vaccinated against COVID-19 to win "Shot of a Lifetime" prizes from the state, but officials are also warning about potential scams.
Tuesday marks the second chance for Washingtonians vaccinated against COVID-19 to win "Shot of a Lifetime" prizes from the state, but officials are also warning about potential scams.
As a sign of progress, state's largest vaccination site closes for good
When the city of Seattle launched Lumen Field’s vaccination site back in March, it was the country's largest civilian led effort of its kind.
When the city of Seattle launched Lumen Field’s vaccination site back in March, it was the country's largest civilian led effort of its kind.
Gonzaga to require COVID-19 vaccines for students
Gonzaga University is joining the list of schools that will require students to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in campus activities this fall.
Gonzaga University is joining the list of schools that will require students to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in campus activities this fall.
Job search requirements for Washington unemployment applications are back into effect
Starting in early July, the state will be bringing back the job search requirement for those who want to stay eligible for unemployment benefits.
Starting in early July, the state will be bringing back the job search requirement for those who want to stay eligible for unemployment benefits.
Seattle is first major city in US to fully vaccinate 70% of residents against COVID-19
Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.
Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.
Respiratory viruses returning as pandemic restrictions loosen
As restrictions loosen on mask wearing and social distancing, other respiratory viruses that have been quiet this past year are making a comeback.
As restrictions loosen on mask wearing and social distancing, other respiratory viruses that have been quiet this past year are making a comeback.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Blood donations safe from COVID-19, NIH says
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.