US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
Washington changes COVID-19 vaccine allocations
Washington has seen a slowdown in demand for COVID-19 vaccines, leading the state on Thursday to adjust the way it is allocating supply to ensure more doses are being sent to areas where demand is highest.
Washington has seen a slowdown in demand for COVID-19 vaccines, leading the state on Thursday to adjust the way it is allocating supply to ensure more doses are being sent to areas where demand is highest.
'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply
'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply.
'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
More unusual COVID-19 testing locations pop up in Snohomish County
Police in the North Sound are warning people to avoid taking advantage of free COVID-19 tests being offered at pop-up sites that are not connected to local health agencies.
Police in the North Sound are warning people to avoid taking advantage of free COVID-19 tests being offered at pop-up sites that are not connected to local health agencies.
Amid pandemic, UW still sees increase in admissions applications
If you thought college applications would be down during the pandemic, that is not the case at the University of Washington.
If you thought college applications would be down during the pandemic, that is not the case at the University of Washington.
Washington state facing shutdowns, Phase rollbacks as coronavirus cases rise
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise to alarming levels.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise to alarming levels.
King County likely rolling back to Phase 2 of state's COVID-19 reopening plan
King County public health officials are warning that a return to Phase 2 of the state's pandemic reopening plan is likely with COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise.
King County public health officials are warning that a return to Phase 2 of the state's pandemic reopening plan is likely with COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise.
Puyallup pilot program supports downtown businesses and expands outdoor dining
The City of Puyallup unveiled a list of restaurants that will offer outdoor dining through its parklet pilot program this spring and summer.
The City of Puyallup unveiled a list of restaurants that will offer outdoor dining through its parklet pilot program this spring and summer.
No appointment needed at Tacoma Dome mass vaccination site
A six-week mass vaccination site opens at the Tacoma Dome Tuesday, April 27 with no appointments needed for a COVID-19 vaccine.
A six-week mass vaccination site opens at the Tacoma Dome Tuesday, April 27 with no appointments needed for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
Inslee: Fully-vaccinated Washingtonians can be outside maskless in non-crowded settings
Gov. Jay Inslee said that fully vaccinated Washingtonians can gather or dine safely outdoors in small groups without masking up.
Gov. Jay Inslee said that fully vaccinated Washingtonians can gather or dine safely outdoors in small groups without masking up.
Washington cancer survivors create non-profit to help cancer patients with costs of treatment, living
A group of four Washington moms, three of whom are cancer survivors, have created a non-profit with the mission of helping current cancer patients with emotional support and costs associated with cancer treatments.
A group of four Washington moms, three of whom are cancer survivors, have created a non-profit with the mission of helping current cancer patients with emotional support and costs associated with cancer treatments.
Prince Harry and Meghan to lead 'Vax Live' world fundraising concert
The couple will serve as the campaign chairs of an effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries, which includes a fundraising concert in May.
The couple will serve as the campaign chairs of an effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries, which includes a fundraising concert in May.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Washington, especially in young people
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) is expressing concern about the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) is expressing concern about the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
US, WHO to send oxygen, other COVID-19 supplies to India amid deadly surge in cases
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Washington state judge blocks some virus rules on farms
A Washington state judge has blocked some coronavirus-related restrictions on farms and orchards meant to protect farmworkers.
A Washington state judge has blocked some coronavirus-related restrictions on farms and orchards meant to protect farmworkers.
Inslee reauthorizes Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to resume in Washington state
Gov. Inslee reauthorizes Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Washington state following CDC guidance.
Gov. Inslee reauthorizes Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Washington state following CDC guidance.