How Biden's 'American Rescue Plan' will impact Washingtonians
President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan - the American Rescue Plan - in an effort to provide some aid to struggling families.
President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan - the American Rescue Plan - in an effort to provide some aid to struggling families.
'Pandemic Pantries' could serve needs beyond COVID-19
Families who've put up mini free pantries in their front yards are hoping they'll stick past the COVID pandemic since they're serving important needs in neighborhoods and towns around our region.
Families who've put up mini free pantries in their front yards are hoping they'll stick past the COVID pandemic since they're serving important needs in neighborhoods and towns around our region.
'The data and science are clear': State says mental health crisis behind directive to reopen schools
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an emergency proclamation requiring all Washington public K-12 schools to provide both remote and in-person learning next month.
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an emergency proclamation requiring all Washington public K-12 schools to provide both remote and in-person learning next month.
'Preparing for hope': Seattle's Lumen Field opens as largest civilian-led mass vaccination site in US
On Saturday, the country's largest civilian-led mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened in Seattle.
On Saturday, the country's largest civilian-led mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened in Seattle.
Ivar's Salmon House ramps up for reopening by June 1
Some restaurants are ramping back up for reopening soon after Washington state enters Phase 3 next week.
Some restaurants are ramping back up for reopening soon after Washington state enters Phase 3 next week.
Local families on financial brink say latest stimulus checks couldn't come fast enough
A local Seattle mother said the American Rescue Plan is truly rescuing her family from a financial brink.
A local Seattle mother said the American Rescue Plan is truly rescuing her family from a financial brink.
First case of Brazil COVID-19 variant found in Washington state
A COVID-19 variant first identified in Brazil has been detected in Washington state, health officials said Thursday.
A COVID-19 variant first identified in Brazil has been detected in Washington state, health officials said Thursday.
Sea-Tac Airport expecting largest crowds since the pandemic started ahead of spring break
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials said they are expecting the biggest numbers of passengers they have seen throughout the pandemic in the next few weeks.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials said they are expecting the biggest numbers of passengers they have seen throughout the pandemic in the next few weeks.
COVID-19 causes the immune system to go rogue and harm the body, researchers say
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Inslee to require all school districts to offer some in-person learning
Gov. Jay Inslee will sign an emergency proclamation next week requiring all school districts in Washington to offer both remote and in-person learning.
Gov. Jay Inslee will sign an emergency proclamation next week requiring all school districts in Washington to offer both remote and in-person learning.
Biden marks passage of $1.9T COVID-19 relief package with Rose Garden ceremony
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
Tenants, property owners seek legislative edge before evictions resume
Washington state’s eviction moratorium is scheduled to end in less than three weeks, as lawmakers in Olympia debate multiple bills meant to protect both renters and property owners alike. Legislators are trying to balance what landlords need to stay in business, while ensuring thousands of families are not forced onto the streets.
Washington state’s eviction moratorium is scheduled to end in less than three weeks, as lawmakers in Olympia debate multiple bills meant to protect both renters and property owners alike. Legislators are trying to balance what landlords need to stay in business, while ensuring thousands of families are not forced onto the streets.
Seattle businesses celebrate moving into Phase 3 with some planning to hire back staff
The hospitality industry is celebrating the next step forward in the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery plan after Governor Jay Inslee's announcement Thursday.
The hospitality industry is celebrating the next step forward in the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery plan after Governor Jay Inslee's announcement Thursday.
Washington state parks to start reopening later this month
Washington state parks said Thursday that many group camps, day-use rental shelters, interpretive centers and historic facilities will start opening later this month.
Washington state parks said Thursday that many group camps, day-use rental shelters, interpretive centers and historic facilities will start opening later this month.
Mariners now allowing 9,000 fans at T-Mobile Park for games starting April 1
Following Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement that all Washington counties will be moving into Phase 3, the Seattle Mariners announced that 9,000 fans will be allowed inside T-Mobile Park for games starting April 1.
Following Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement that all Washington counties will be moving into Phase 3, the Seattle Mariners announced that 9,000 fans will be allowed inside T-Mobile Park for games starting April 1.
All of Washington headed for Phase 3
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.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.