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!
First Lady Jill Biden visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord, NAS Whidbey Island
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden landed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County on Monday, and is meeting with military families at JBLM and NAS Whidbey Island on Tuesday.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden landed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County on Monday, and is meeting with military families at JBLM and NAS Whidbey Island on Tuesday.
Seattle families growing frustrated with impasse between teachers and school district
For another night, families are waiting in limbo as Seattle Public Schools continues its negotiations with teachers over how to safely return to in-person learning amid the pandemic.
For another night, families are waiting in limbo as Seattle Public Schools continues its negotiations with teachers over how to safely return to in-person learning amid the pandemic.
UW moves cherry blossom viewing online again due to pandemic
The iconic cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus will have to be viewed online again this year.
The iconic cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus will have to be viewed online again this year.
Over 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Washington
More than 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Washington since mid-December, officials said Monday evening.
More than 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Washington since mid-December, officials said Monday evening.
Washington House approves measure to limit evictions during pandemic
The Washington House has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants.
The Washington House has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants.
Vaccinated seniors at Bothell facility can't wait to hug their family after CDC loosens restrictions
The CDC's loosened restrictions on indoor gatherings for people fully vaccinated is a huge step in seniors reconnecting with their families.
The CDC's loosened restrictions on indoor gatherings for people fully vaccinated is a huge step in seniors reconnecting with their families.
Seattle teachers union, district still haven't reached agreement over returning to classroom
With less than a few days before about 1,000 students are expected to be back into classrooms in Seattle Public Schools, the district and the teacher’s union still can’t reach an agreement on how to make things work.
With less than a few days before about 1,000 students are expected to be back into classrooms in Seattle Public Schools, the district and the teacher’s union still can’t reach an agreement on how to make things work.