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.
World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
'It's become too confusing': Seattle mayor says all adults should be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
As the state’s eligibility requirements are updated, appointments at local vaccination sites continue to fill-up with the increasing demand for doses.
As the state’s eligibility requirements are updated, appointments at local vaccination sites continue to fill-up with the increasing demand for doses.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Seattle teachers’ union OKs agreement for return to in-person learning April 5
The union representing 7,000 Seattle Public Schools employees has ratified an agreement to bring elementary students back into the classroom for in-person instruction on April 5.
The union representing 7,000 Seattle Public Schools employees has ratified an agreement to bring elementary students back into the classroom for in-person instruction on April 5.
Disposable face masks, gloves polluting Puget Sound streets and shores
Disposable facemasks and gloves may be protecting us from COVID-19 but improperly disposed PPE is flooding landfills, sewage systems, and oceans.
Disposable facemasks and gloves may be protecting us from COVID-19 but improperly disposed PPE is flooding landfills, sewage systems, and oceans.
Vaccine hunters hope for extra doses at Seattle vaccine site
The idea is at the end of the day when vaccine appointments are finished, no-shows and cancellations will leave extra doses for some lucky few.
The idea is at the end of the day when vaccine appointments are finished, no-shows and cancellations will leave extra doses for some lucky few.
Some most vulnerable to COVID-19 hoping for herd immunity as most Washingtonians become eligible May 1
Some most vulnerable to COVID-19 hoping for herd immunity as most Washingtonians become eligible May 1.
Some most vulnerable to COVID-19 hoping for herd immunity as most Washingtonians become eligible May 1.
Washington changes social distancing minimum requirement in schools to 3 feet apart
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new guideline as schools begin to re-open for in-person learning, scaling back on social distancing recommendations.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new guideline as schools begin to re-open for in-person learning, scaling back on social distancing recommendations.
Washingtonians 16 and up eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine by May 1, state says
Washington state health officials confirmed all residents 16-years-old and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by May 1.
Washington state health officials confirmed all residents 16-years-old and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by May 1.
Local 'vaccine hunters' work to make sure no vaccine goes unused
While most people will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination soon, in the meantime some people are finding a way to get the vaccine even if they aren’t yet eligible. And no, they’re not breaking any rules.
While most people will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination soon, in the meantime some people are finding a way to get the vaccine even if they aren’t yet eligible. And no, they’re not breaking any rules.
Mariners single-game tickets go on sale March 25; Opening Day sold out
Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners is April 1. It's the first big event at T-Mobile Park since the start of the pandemic.
Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners is April 1. It's the first big event at T-Mobile Park since the start of the pandemic.
46 inmates at King County Correctional Facility test positive for coronavirus
The King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) is experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus, with 46 confirmed positive cases among inmates.
The King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) is experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus, with 46 confirmed positive cases among inmates.
IRS compensation means people won't pay taxes on up to $10,200 worth of unemployment benefits
If you owed money on your taxes this year due to unemployment benefits or are expecting to pay out of pocket, a new announcement from the IRS may mean dollars coming back to you.
If you owed money on your taxes this year due to unemployment benefits or are expecting to pay out of pocket, a new announcement from the IRS may mean dollars coming back to you.