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.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Tacoma invests $1.43M to help keep working families impacted by COVID-19 from losing their homes
The City of Tacoma is investing $1.43 million to help folks stay in their homes, as concerns of foreclosures sweep across the country.
The City of Tacoma is investing $1.43 million to help folks stay in their homes, as concerns of foreclosures sweep across the country.
Washington parents eagerly await final approval of Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
Medical offices and school districts are working behind the scenes, getting prepared for the final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12-to 15-year-olds.
Medical offices and school districts are working behind the scenes, getting prepared for the final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12-to 15-year-olds.
Washington not yet weighing school COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The FDA on Monday signed off on the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds. The state’s secretary of health, Umair Shah, said Tuesday more than 370,000 Washington teens and adolescents are in this age group.
The FDA on Monday signed off on the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds. The state’s secretary of health, Umair Shah, said Tuesday more than 370,000 Washington teens and adolescents are in this age group.
Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
Washington state follows trend with drug deaths during virus
Disruptions and traumas over the past year — job losses, isolation, illness, death — have hit those with substance abuse disorders especially hard.
Disruptions and traumas over the past year — job losses, isolation, illness, death — have hit those with substance abuse disorders especially hard.
Pierce County high school basketball seasons still on thanks to outdoor arena plans
Due to Phase 2 restrictions in Pierce County, indoor high school basketball is impossible. However, league officials found a unique way for the season to continue.
Due to Phase 2 restrictions in Pierce County, indoor high school basketball is impossible. However, league officials found a unique way for the season to continue.