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.
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.