Blood clot symptoms to look out for if you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
Pierce County Council approves $4 million in Phase 2 rollback relief for businesses
On Friday, Pierce County will revert to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Local lawmakers did not waste time putting together a plan to support businesses and save jobs.
On Friday, Pierce County will revert to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Local lawmakers did not waste time putting together a plan to support businesses and save jobs.
Audit: Unemployment fraud likely higher than $647 million
The state auditor's office says the total amount of fraudulent unemployment payments in Washington could exceed $1 billion, though the state's unemployment agency disputes those numbers.
The state auditor's office says the total amount of fraudulent unemployment payments in Washington could exceed $1 billion, though the state's unemployment agency disputes those numbers.
Washington state follows feds in halting use of J&J vaccine
Washington is immediately halting the use of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the coronavirus, following the guidance of the federal government regarding the appearance of rare side effects in a handful of women across the country.
Washington is immediately halting the use of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the coronavirus, following the guidance of the federal government regarding the appearance of rare side effects in a handful of women across the country.
Pierce County's rollback to Phase 2 could impact start of high school basketball, wrestling seasons
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Pierce County is one of three counties that will move back to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan due to an increase in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Pierce County is one of three counties that will move back to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan due to an increase in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
‘Devastating:’ Pierce County employees react to Phase 2 rollback
The rollback to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery impacts one of our state's most populated counties: Pierce County.
The rollback to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery impacts one of our state's most populated counties: Pierce County.
Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman counties moving back to Phase 2 of reopening plan
Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Uber, Paypal, Walgreens launch $11M fund to get people to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Uber, Paypal and Walgreens are teaming up to provide transportation for people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations with a new program.
Uber, Paypal and Walgreens are teaming up to provide transportation for people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations with a new program.
Inslee: Counties must now fail 2 metrics, not just 1, to move back to Phase 2 in Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday said counties would now have to fail both case counts and hospitalizations - not just one or the other - in order to move back to Phase 2 of the state's Healthy Washington plan.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday said counties would now have to fail both case counts and hospitalizations - not just one or the other - in order to move back to Phase 2 of the state's Healthy Washington plan.
Washington state businesses call on Gov. Inslee to pause plans to roll back some counties to Phase 2
Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any decision to return some counties to more restrictive coronavirus standards, which would hurt businesses.
Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any decision to return some counties to more restrictive coronavirus standards, which would hurt businesses.
Online COVID-19 vaccine locators prepare for influx in users once eligibility opens to all adults April 15
More than 3.7 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have gone into the arms of people across Washington state. As the state prepares to open up vaccines to all adults on April 15, getting a spot in line will be a bit tougher.
More than 3.7 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have gone into the arms of people across Washington state. As the state prepares to open up vaccines to all adults on April 15, getting a spot in line will be a bit tougher.
South King County spared from reopening rollback
On Thursday, communities across Puget Sound were bracing to hear if they would have to roll back into Phase 2 restrictions as hospitalization and new COVID-19 infection rates continued to rise.
On Thursday, communities across Puget Sound were bracing to hear if they would have to roll back into Phase 2 restrictions as hospitalization and new COVID-19 infection rates continued to rise.
Arizona GOP congressman introduces No Vaccine Passport Act
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
All Washingtonians over age 16 will be eligible for COVID vaccine starting April 15
Washington state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and older starting on April 15.
Washington state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and older starting on April 15.
Idaho governor bans mandated COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday banning state government from requiring or issuing so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports.”
Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday banning state government from requiring or issuing so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports.”
Health officials again warn to not get too lax after getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials say during this time it’s still crucial to keep safety protocols in place-and remember the fight isn’t over.
Health officials say during this time it’s still crucial to keep safety protocols in place-and remember the fight isn’t over.
Pierce County businesses prepare for possible rollback into Phase 2
The number of new COVID-19 infections paired with increasing hospitalization rates has health officials in Pierce County warning that a rollback into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery is possible.
The number of new COVID-19 infections paired with increasing hospitalization rates has health officials in Pierce County warning that a rollback into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery is possible.
Washington state COVID-19 vaccine supply impacted by manufacturing mistake
The federal government has lowered vaccine-supply allotments for Washington, apparently because of problems at a facility producing Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Washington state health officials said Wednesday.
The federal government has lowered vaccine-supply allotments for Washington, apparently because of problems at a facility producing Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Washington state health officials said Wednesday.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Businesses concerned over possibility of moving backward in phases
Washington State Department of Health officials said Wednesday some counties may need to step backward in the phased-reopening due to high COVID numbers.
Washington State Department of Health officials said Wednesday some counties may need to step backward in the phased-reopening due to high COVID numbers.