Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Call center in Vancouver shuttered due to COVID-19 outbreak
Public health authorities say a broadband call center in Vancouver, Washington has been temporarily closed because of a COVID-19 outbreak that has resulted in 29 confirmed and two possible cases.
Public health authorities say a broadband call center in Vancouver, Washington has been temporarily closed because of a COVID-19 outbreak that has resulted in 29 confirmed and two possible cases.
Tacoma bar’s liquor license suspended after dozens of complaints
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has suspended the license of a bar in Tacoma for 180 days, after months of complaints and citations.
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has suspended the license of a bar in Tacoma for 180 days, after months of complaints and citations.
'More energy in a group:' Dance studio hopeful as Washington state moves closer to fully reopening
Governor Inslee said Washington state could go back to almost normal in a few weeks as we move forward to fully reopening. For some local owners this means they can finally get back to business.
Governor Inslee said Washington state could go back to almost normal in a few weeks as we move forward to fully reopening. For some local owners this means they can finally get back to business.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
'It saved us:' Street cafes could become permanent fixtures for Seattle restaurants
Even though Washington state is on target to fully reopen by June 30, a feature born out of the pandemic could become a permanent fixture in Seattle and other King County neighborhoods.
Even though Washington state is on target to fully reopen by June 30, a feature born out of the pandemic could become a permanent fixture in Seattle and other King County neighborhoods.
Prizes and perks offered at Mariners game to promote COVID-19 vaccinations
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID – 19, The Mariners are offering up some big perks to people who are fully vaccinated or willing to get vaccinated.
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID – 19, The Mariners are offering up some big perks to people who are fully vaccinated or willing to get vaccinated.
Pierce County escapes the threat of a rollback for now thanks to the state's reopening plan
Just as Pierce County was bracing for another possible rollback to Phase 1 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee made an announcement giving the community hope.
Just as Pierce County was bracing for another possible rollback to Phase 1 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee made an announcement giving the community hope.
'We can’t find people anywhere:' Washington restaurant owners face staffing shortage
The next time you’re walking around the neighborhood take a look around at the storefronts of businesses. Chances are you’ll see some “Help Wanted” signs.
The next time you’re walking around the neighborhood take a look around at the storefronts of businesses. Chances are you’ll see some “Help Wanted” signs.
Beloved Snoqualmie UPS driver inspires others to pay it forward
Imagine taking the time out of your busy day just to show appreciation for someone else. That’s what nearly two dozen people in Snoqualmie did on Thursday.
Imagine taking the time out of your busy day just to show appreciation for someone else. That’s what nearly two dozen people in Snoqualmie did on Thursday.
Inslee: All counties will be in Phase 3 on Tuesday, state on-track for full re-opening by June 30
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that all counties will be in Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington re-opening plan on May 18. He said the state is on track for full re-opening by June 30.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that all counties will be in Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington re-opening plan on May 18. He said the state is on track for full re-opening by June 30.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
State: Schools must plan for in-person learning this fall, masks should be worn
The plan for the 2021-22 school year in Washington state says masks should be worn in the classroom and social distancing of 3 or 6 feet should continue.
The plan for the 2021-22 school year in Washington state says masks should be worn in the classroom and social distancing of 3 or 6 feet should continue.
Washington state expands use of Pfizer vaccine for anyone 12 years old and older
Anyone 12-year-old and older is eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Anyone 12-year-old and older is eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Seattle's Lumen Field offering vaccinations for 12- to 15-year-olds leads to confusion
When the City of Seattle started vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds for COVID-19 at Lumen Field Wednesday morning, the timeline led to some confusion.
When the City of Seattle started vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds for COVID-19 at Lumen Field Wednesday morning, the timeline led to some confusion.
Ohio to award $1M each to five adults who received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.