$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Seattle-area children can register for Covid vaccine trial registry
Seattle-area parents can now add their children to a registry of people interested in participating in clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines.
Seattle-area parents can now add their children to a registry of people interested in participating in clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines.
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
Bar opens walk-up service in Sea-Tac Airport for travelers to enjoy adult beverage on-the-go
A first of its kind, a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport bar and lounge is offering a fun way for travelers to enjoy an adult libation on-the-go.
A first of its kind, a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport bar and lounge is offering a fun way for travelers to enjoy an adult libation on-the-go.
Innovative community leaders and businesses credited for sustaining Pierce County's economy amid COVID-19
One of several success stories the county executive highlighted was Farm 12 in Puyallup.
One of several success stories the county executive highlighted was Farm 12 in Puyallup.
How you can get your stimulus money if you never received a check or payment
If you have not received a previous stimulus payment, you can still get those dollars into your pocket through your tax return.
If you have not received a previous stimulus payment, you can still get those dollars into your pocket through your tax return.
Washington farm exports hampered by cargo-container shortage
Farm exporters in Washington state have been left with stockpiles of product and idle trucks as the pandemic has created a shortage of cargo containers.
Farm exporters in Washington state have been left with stockpiles of product and idle trucks as the pandemic has created a shortage of cargo containers.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Seattle's Lumen Field to open as mass vaccination site
Lumen Field Event Center will become the largest civilian-led mass vaccination site in the country when it opens.
Lumen Field Event Center will become the largest civilian-led mass vaccination site in the country when it opens.
New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
First Lady Jill Biden tours Whidbey Island naval base and Joint Base Lewis-McChord
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Washington state on Tuesday to met with military families at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Washington state on Tuesday to met with military families at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
King County Council approves ordinance to increase grocery workers pay $4 per hour during pandemic
The King County Council is set to vote Tuesday on a measure requiring large grocery stores to pay workers an extra $4 an hour until the pandemic ends.
The King County Council is set to vote Tuesday on a measure requiring large grocery stores to pay workers an extra $4 an hour until the pandemic ends.
Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
Seattle preschool, special education students will not return to in-person learning this week
Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association announced that preschool and special education students will return to in-person learning at the end of the month instead of later this week.
Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association announced that preschool and special education students will return to in-person learning at the end of the month instead of later this week.
Surprise! New calf spotted in southern resident orca L Pod
Researchers noticed something new when the J, K and L pods were all spotted in the Haro Strait on Tuesday morning: a new calf, L125!
Researchers noticed something new when the J, K and L pods were all spotted in the Haro Strait on Tuesday morning: a new calf, L125!