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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Families ponder indoor play dates with Washington state now in Phase 3

Many playgrounds in Washington state are now bustling with more activity as people, in general, are living life a little bit more with the state now in Phase 3 of reopening.

City of Woodland fined after council members go without face masks

The state Department of Labor and Industries has fined the city of Woodland in southwest Washington for potentially exposing staff to COVID-19 when councilmembers went without face masks during meetings.

Fauci warns of possible coronavirus surge in U.S.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning that a surge of coronavirus cases in Europe could foreshadow a similar surge in the United States.

Gonzaga planning in-person commencement ceremonies

The university said graduates will be allowed to invite at least three, possibly four, guests depending on the number of participating graduates.

CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.

New guidelines for weddings under Phase 3 still unknown

With the entire state officially in Phase 3, things are looking up for many industries, but people are still anxiously waiting to learn what the latest reopening guidelines mean for weddings.