Grocery stores and customers see smooth transition to Phase 3 of Washington's recovery plan
For some people, a trip to the grocery store may seem more crowded than previously during the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington is now in Phase 3 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, and this allows all indoor businesses to welcome back 50% of customers.
For some people, a trip to the grocery store may seem more crowded than previously during the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington is now in Phase 3 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, and this allows all indoor businesses to welcome back 50% of customers.
Pierce County health officials, church leaders team up to get BIPOC communities vaccinated
Pierce County health officials and church leaders are taking a collaborative approach in getting communities of color vaccinated.
Pierce County health officials and church leaders are taking a collaborative approach in getting communities of color vaccinated.
First federal vaccination site in Washington to be in Yakima
Washington state has been approved for its first federal mass vaccination site in Yakima, in addition to mobile vaccination units.
Washington state has been approved for its first federal mass vaccination site in Yakima, in addition to mobile vaccination units.
DoorDash now delivers at-home COVID-19 test kits in several US cities
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.
Microsoft to start bringing workers back to headquarters
Microsoft will begin bringing workers back to its suburban Seattle global headquarters on March 29 as the tech giant starts to reopen more facilities it largely shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.
Microsoft will begin bringing workers back to its suburban Seattle global headquarters on March 29 as the tech giant starts to reopen more facilities it largely shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Phase 3 of Washington's pandemic recovery plan could help revive live entertainment silenced by COVID-19
Starting Monday, March 22, the entire state moves to Phase 3 of Washington’s Roadmap to Pandemic Recovery. Phase three means indoor businesses like restaurants, shops, gyms and movie theaters can welcome back customers at up to 50 percent capacity.
Starting Monday, March 22, the entire state moves to Phase 3 of Washington’s Roadmap to Pandemic Recovery. Phase three means indoor businesses like restaurants, shops, gyms and movie theaters can welcome back customers at up to 50 percent capacity.
All counties in Washington advancing to Phase 3 on Monday
All counties in Washington are moving to Phase 3 of the state's Healthy Washington pandemic reopening plan, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday.
All counties in Washington are moving to Phase 3 of the state's Healthy Washington pandemic reopening plan, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday.
School buses not available for many Seattle Public School students once in person learning resumes
As many more parents get their children ready to go back to in-person learning, a new challenge has emerged.
As many more parents get their children ready to go back to in-person learning, a new challenge has emerged.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
2 million more people in Washington eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting March 31
Restaurant workers, prisoners, people over 60 and those with two or more underlying health conditions are among the two million more Washington residents eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine starting March 31.
Restaurant workers, prisoners, people over 60 and those with two or more underlying health conditions are among the two million more Washington residents eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine starting March 31.
Washington state youth, high school sports welcome more spectators back into stands
Starting Thursday, more spectators will be able to attend youth sports, including high school games.
Starting Thursday, more spectators will be able to attend youth sports, including high school games.
New money available for business owners through amended Paycheck Protection Program loans
There is new money available for businesses through federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, but a lot of them don't know they’re eligible.
There is new money available for businesses through federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, but a lot of them don't know they’re eligible.
Wild Waves amusement park hiring 600 people ahead of June reopening
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park will host a virtual hiring event next week to fill 600 positions ahead of its reopening in June.
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park will host a virtual hiring event next week to fill 600 positions ahead of its reopening in June.
Judge OKs $4-an-hour pay boost for Seattle grocery workers
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed an industry lawsuit that sought to block a $4-an-hour pay boost for Seattle grocery workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed an industry lawsuit that sought to block a $4-an-hour pay boost for Seattle grocery workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liberty Orchards, company that makes Aplets and Cotlets, to close after 101 years in business
After 101 years in business, the makers of a Pacific Northwest staple are closing their doors.
After 101 years in business, the makers of a Pacific Northwest staple are closing their doors.
Custom sheds on the rise during pandemic as people forced to work at home
Home is where the heart is, and with COVID-19, it's also where the office is.
Home is where the heart is, and with COVID-19, it's also where the office is.
US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.