Unemployment officials say Washington job market looks more promising
"It’s starting to look like we’re going to have some sunny days ahead."
"It’s starting to look like we’re going to have some sunny days ahead."
Seattle Mariners fans welcomed back to T-Mobile Park for first time in 550 days at season opener
For the first time in almost two years, Seattle Mariners fans were welcomed back to T-Mobile Park for its 2021 season opener.
For the first time in almost two years, Seattle Mariners fans were welcomed back to T-Mobile Park for its 2021 season opener.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
King County non-profit fights against COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Villa Comunitaria, a non-profit inside the South Park Neighborhood Center is doing a lot of outreach and convincing lately.
Villa Comunitaria, a non-profit inside the South Park Neighborhood Center is doing a lot of outreach and convincing lately.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
'I don't think this is a serious issue:' State health experts weigh in about 'vaccine breakthrough' cases
Washington state health leaders answered questions regarding "vaccine breakthrough" cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Washington state health leaders answered questions regarding "vaccine breakthrough" cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
Cases of vaccinated people getting COVID-19 confirmed in Washington state
The Washington State Department of Health is investigating reports of people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after they were fully vaccinated.
The Washington State Department of Health is investigating reports of people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after they were fully vaccinated.
Washington health official explains 'vaccine breakthrough' cases
The Washington State Department of Health is investigating reports of people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after they were fully vaccinated. Scientists call these ?vaccine breakthrough? cases, which are expected with any vaccine. Officials said Tuesday that out of 1 million fully vaccinated people in Washington state, epidemiologists report evidence of 102 breakthrough cases in 18 counties since Feb. 1. That represents .01 percent of vaccinated people in Washington. The majority of those experienced only mild symptoms, if any. However, since Feb, 1, officials say eight people with vaccine breakthrough have been hospitalized and officials are investigating potential cases in which two people died. Q13's Brian Flores spoke with Lacy Fehrenbach, MPH, CPH, Deputy Secretary of Health, Washington State Department of Health.
The Washington State Department of Health is investigating reports of people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after they were fully vaccinated. Scientists call these ?vaccine breakthrough? cases, which are expected with any vaccine. Officials said Tuesday that out of 1 million fully vaccinated people in Washington state, epidemiologists report evidence of 102 breakthrough cases in 18 counties since Feb. 1. That represents .01 percent of vaccinated people in Washington. The majority of those experienced only mild symptoms, if any. However, since Feb, 1, officials say eight people with vaccine breakthrough have been hospitalized and officials are investigating potential cases in which two people died. Q13's Brian Flores spoke with Lacy Fehrenbach, MPH, CPH, Deputy Secretary of Health, Washington State Department of Health.
Washington state's first federal mass vaccination site opens in Yakima
Just in time for the asparagus harvest that will employ large numbers of farmworkers, the federal government has opened a mass COVID-19 vaccination center in Yakima in the center of Washington state’s agricultural region.
Just in time for the asparagus harvest that will employ large numbers of farmworkers, the federal government has opened a mass COVID-19 vaccination center in Yakima in the center of Washington state’s agricultural region.
Amazon eyes return to Seattle headquarters by fall
The memo from Amazon, outlining a "gradual return to offices throughout mid-summer and into fall," would bring thousands of workers back to the South Lake Union and downtown Seattle neighborhoods.
The memo from Amazon, outlining a "gradual return to offices throughout mid-summer and into fall," would bring thousands of workers back to the South Lake Union and downtown Seattle neighborhoods.
Lawsuit seeks COVID-19 vaccines for Washington state inmates
A legal-aid group in Washington state has sued the state Department of Corrections, demanding that all state prison inmates immediately receive COVID-19 vaccines.
A legal-aid group in Washington state has sued the state Department of Corrections, demanding that all state prison inmates immediately receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Several uninsured people in Snohomish County wrongly billed for COVID-19 vaccine
The Snohomish County office of social justice says it has received several reports of uninsured people wrongly charged for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Snohomish County office of social justice says it has received several reports of uninsured people wrongly charged for the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID variant confirmed in Kitsap County for the first time
A new variant of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Kitsap County, according to the Kitsap Public Health District.
A new variant of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Kitsap County, according to the Kitsap Public Health District.
Student loan payment pause extended to borrowers who have defaulted on private loans
The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.
The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.
Nearly 5 million Washingtonians eligible for COVID vaccine starting Wednesday
As of Wednesday, about 5 million of the state’s more than 7.6 million residents will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
As of Wednesday, about 5 million of the state’s more than 7.6 million residents will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
Seattle council approves free legal representation for people facing eviction
"Indigent" residents facing eviction will have free legal representation in Seattle, but there's no documentation needed to prove financial need.
"Indigent" residents facing eviction will have free legal representation in Seattle, but there's no documentation needed to prove financial need.
T-Mobile Park welcoming back thousands of fans with new safety protocols in place
T-Mobile Park is set to welcome back thousands of fans for the Seattle Mariners' opening night on Thursday.
T-Mobile Park is set to welcome back thousands of fans for the Seattle Mariners' opening night on Thursday.
Portland man reunited with dog that was adopted out while he was in Auburn hospital
A Portland man has been reunited with his dog after a planned visit to a national park went awry and left him in the hospital and without his canine companion.
A Portland man has been reunited with his dog after a planned visit to a national park went awry and left him in the hospital and without his canine companion.