Washington nurses paying out of pocket to help with COVID-19 crisis in India
Doctors in India say people are dying because of a lack of medical staff in hospitals and one Washington woman is dropping everything to help.
Doctors in India say people are dying because of a lack of medical staff in hospitals and one Washington woman is dropping everything to help.
COVID-19 reaches Mount Everest but local government denies any outbreak on mountain
A Norwegian climber became the first to test positive for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp late last month.
A Norwegian climber became the first to test positive for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp late last month.
PPP loan money has run out for traditional banks but not everywhere as PNW businesses continue to struggle
Traditional banks may have run out of PPP loans earlier this week but there are non-profit financial institutions who say they have billions left to give out before the end of this month.
Traditional banks may have run out of PPP loans earlier this week but there are non-profit financial institutions who say they have billions left to give out before the end of this month.
Seattle Pacific University, CWU and WWU to require vaccines for students ahead of fall 2021 term
Central Washington University, Western Washington University and Seattle Pacific University join a growing list of colleges in the state to require students to be fully vaccinated before the fall 2021 term begins.
Central Washington University, Western Washington University and Seattle Pacific University join a growing list of colleges in the state to require students to be fully vaccinated before the fall 2021 term begins.
20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
Eastern Washington University won't require vaccines before fall semester
Eastern Washington University will not require students to get a COVID-19 vaccine before this fall, breaking with most, if not all, colleges in the state.
Eastern Washington University will not require students to get a COVID-19 vaccine before this fall, breaking with most, if not all, colleges in the state.
University of Washington to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students before fall semester
The University of Washington, the state's largest university, has joined at least three other Washington colleges in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students before the start of school this fall.
The University of Washington, the state's largest university, has joined at least three other Washington colleges in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students before the start of school this fall.
Mariners to open vaccinated-only sections with $10 tickets, perks for vaccinated fans
The Seattle Mariners are the latest team to open "vaccinated-only" sections at T-Mobile Park, allowing 5,000 more vaccinated fans to attend home games for as little as $10.
The Seattle Mariners are the latest team to open "vaccinated-only" sections at T-Mobile Park, allowing 5,000 more vaccinated fans to attend home games for as little as $10.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
'It's time': Washington Hospitality Association calls on Inslee to reopen state by June 15
"It’s time. While other states have a plan for moving forward, Washington’s plan only moves in one direction: backward," said Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association.
"It’s time. While other states have a plan for moving forward, Washington’s plan only moves in one direction: backward," said Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Democrats threaten Inslee with special session over state's reopening plan
A group of state lawmakers, led by a Pierce County Democrat, sent a scathing letter to Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday threatening to call a special legislative session if he doesn't reconsider the state's reopening plan.
A group of state lawmakers, led by a Pierce County Democrat, sent a scathing letter to Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday threatening to call a special legislative session if he doesn't reconsider the state's reopening plan.
Tacoma Rainiers the first team in Puget Sound region to offer vaccinated sections
The Tacoma Rainiers will be the first team in the Puget Sound region to have vaccinated sections when they play their home opener at Cheney Stadium Thursday.
The Tacoma Rainiers will be the first team in the Puget Sound region to have vaccinated sections when they play their home opener at Cheney Stadium Thursday.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
Washington State University to require COVID vaccinations for students, employees
Washington State University, the state's second-largest college, will require students and employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2021-2022 school year.
Washington State University, the state's second-largest college, will require students and employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2021-2022 school year.
New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Seattle organization raising funds, supplies to support fight against COVID-19 in India
The COVID-19 crisis in India is hitting home for many families in Western Washington.
The COVID-19 crisis in India is hitting home for many families in Western Washington.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
Washington health officials see hopeful signs in COVID-19 data, vaccine allocations
Washington health officials say they are seeing signs of hope in the COVID-19 case and hospitalization data and also now expect more consistent vaccine allocations from the federal government.
Washington health officials say they are seeing signs of hope in the COVID-19 case and hospitalization data and also now expect more consistent vaccine allocations from the federal government.
Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.