Non-profit says pandemic’s economic impact in downtown Olympia not reflected in empty store fronts
The pandemic forced the closure of businesses across Puget Sound, some of them likely being one of your favorite restaurants, bars or hair salons. But many that did survive find themselves surrounded by the ghosts of those which did not.
The pandemic forced the closure of businesses across Puget Sound, some of them likely being one of your favorite restaurants, bars or hair salons. But many that did survive find themselves surrounded by the ghosts of those which did not.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wedding industry is rebounding with vaccinations and loosening of restrictions
The wedding industry in Washington state is beginning to rebound after taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic.
The wedding industry in Washington state is beginning to rebound after taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic.
Parents concerned about kids wearing masks while competing in summer sports and activities
As temperatures heat up, so does the concern of some parents worried about their kids wearing masks in hot weather.
As temperatures heat up, so does the concern of some parents worried about their kids wearing masks in hot weather.
Federal vaccine doses not included in Washington state count, impacting pandemic response
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations from two federal health care providers have not been counted in official Washington state vaccination statistics, complicating the state’s pandemic response, officials said.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations from two federal health care providers have not been counted in official Washington state vaccination statistics, complicating the state’s pandemic response, officials said.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
Amtrak restores service on routes following COVID cutbacks
It's another hopeful sign that the travel industry is bouncing back in Washington state after pandemic-induced lows last year.
It's another hopeful sign that the travel industry is bouncing back in Washington state after pandemic-induced lows last year.
US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
King Co. Health says masks should stay on, but some businesses aren't ready to revert back
The top health official in the state's most populated county has issued new mask guidance after a week of confusion.
The top health official in the state's most populated county has issued new mask guidance after a week of confusion.
Alaskan cruises to set sail from Seattle after Congress passes bill for ships to bypass Canada
Holland America will resume Seattle-to-Alaska cruises starting July 24 after Congress passed a bill allowing ships to bypass Canada.
Holland America will resume Seattle-to-Alaska cruises starting July 24 after Congress passed a bill allowing ships to bypass Canada.
Canadian, American lovebirds flock to a northern Washington park as border closure extends
Thursday marks 14 months to the day that the Canada-Washington border closed due to pandemic.
Thursday marks 14 months to the day that the Canada-Washington border closed due to pandemic.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Kent might not have lifeguards this summer as city struggles to fill part-time jobs
Local governments across Puget Sound are beginning their search to hire seasonal help. In Kent, part-time jobs are up for grabs including lifeguards at Lake Meridian Park, but finding qualified applicants has been a challenge this year.
Local governments across Puget Sound are beginning their search to hire seasonal help. In Kent, part-time jobs are up for grabs including lifeguards at Lake Meridian Park, but finding qualified applicants has been a challenge this year.
Washington state's largest county says keep the masks on
Despite recent guidance from federal and state officials, the top health official in Washington’s most populous county urged people Thursday to keep wearing face masks in public, indoor settings.
Despite recent guidance from federal and state officials, the top health official in Washington’s most populous county urged people Thursday to keep wearing face masks in public, indoor settings.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Get the vaccine, get a free beer at participating Washington breweries
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board is temporarily lifting a ban on handing out free alcohol as an effort to help get people vaccinated.
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board is temporarily lifting a ban on handing out free alcohol as an effort to help get people vaccinated.
All Washington counties now in Phase 3 of reopening
Four counties that had been in a more restrictive second phase of Washington state’s current COVID-19 reopening plan have joined the 35 other counties in Phase 3 as of Tuesday.
Four counties that had been in a more restrictive second phase of Washington state’s current COVID-19 reopening plan have joined the 35 other counties in Phase 3 as of Tuesday.
Emerald City Comic Con returns to Seattle in December
The four-day pop culture extravaganza, one of the largest of its kind in the country, will be held in December.
The four-day pop culture extravaganza, one of the largest of its kind in the country, will be held in December.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.