Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
Washington families say $1,400 from new stimulus would make huge impact
It’s possible you could have an extra $1,400 in your bank account by the end of the month, depending on final approval of a new stimulus package.
It’s possible you could have an extra $1,400 in your bank account by the end of the month, depending on final approval of a new stimulus package.
Some districts welcome back fans to high school football games
Some districts are able to squeeze a few fans into stadiums for high school football games, while still following the state’s guidelines.
Some districts are able to squeeze a few fans into stadiums for high school football games, while still following the state’s guidelines.
Seattle school district and teachers union at odds about going back to school
Parents are in limbo after being told by the district some of their kids can come back to the classroom next week, but the teacher’s union says teachers will not be there.
Parents are in limbo after being told by the district some of their kids can come back to the classroom next week, but the teacher’s union says teachers will not be there.
New vaccination site opens at Angel of the Winds Arena
The Snohomish County vaccination site will be open as early as Saturday and by appointment only.
The Snohomish County vaccination site will be open as early as Saturday and by appointment only.
Washington state hits goal of 45K COVID-19 vaccines per day
Washington state has reached its goal of vaccinating 45,000 people per day against COVID-19, health officials said Friday evening.
Washington state has reached its goal of vaccinating 45,000 people per day against COVID-19, health officials said Friday evening.
Gov. Ducey ends COVID-19 occupancy limits for Arizona businesses
Arizona Gov. Ducey's announcement comes as more than 2 million people have been vaccinated in the state against the coronavirus, while cases have plateaued in the last few weeks.
Arizona Gov. Ducey's announcement comes as more than 2 million people have been vaccinated in the state against the coronavirus, while cases have plateaued in the last few weeks.
Fifth year of high school could be an option for some Washington state students
What if there was a way that seniors in high school could make 2020 disappear from their transcripts? The possibility of a do-over with a 5th year of high school is a conversation starter for state lawmakers.
What if there was a way that seniors in high school could make 2020 disappear from their transcripts? The possibility of a do-over with a 5th year of high school is a conversation starter for state lawmakers.
UW School of Nursing School application numbers soar as pandemic sparks new interest in profession
Nursing schools across the country are seeing a big jump in applications from those inspired by health care workers on the frontline.
Nursing schools across the country are seeing a big jump in applications from those inspired by health care workers on the frontline.
Tens of thousands in Washington may have to repay jobless benefits
About 55,000 Washingtonians may have to pay back thousands of dollars in jobless benefits.
About 55,000 Washingtonians may have to pay back thousands of dollars in jobless benefits.
Crystal Mountain extends ski, snowboard season
Heads-up outdoor enthusiasts: Ski and snowboard season is getting extended this year at Crystal Mountain.
Heads-up outdoor enthusiasts: Ski and snowboard season is getting extended this year at Crystal Mountain.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Puget Sound area veterans enrolled in VA care now eligible for Covid-19 vaccine
Good news for Puget Sound area veterans: If you're enrolled in VA health care, you can schedule a Covid-19 vaccine at any of the four VA facilities in the region.
Good news for Puget Sound area veterans: If you're enrolled in VA health care, you can schedule a Covid-19 vaccine at any of the four VA facilities in the region.
Critical workers, pregnant people eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in late March
Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce that the state can move into Phase 1B, Tier 2 of vaccinations, allowing for a new group to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce that the state can move into Phase 1B, Tier 2 of vaccinations, allowing for a new group to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
State educators anxious for COVID-19 vaccine after Gov. Inslee fast-tracks eligibility
Teachers and staff are now immediately eligible to get the vaccine, welcoming news for state educators, but it's not the end all, be all when it comes to ensuring safety in returning to the classroom.
Teachers and staff are now immediately eligible to get the vaccine, welcoming news for state educators, but it's not the end all, be all when it comes to ensuring safety in returning to the classroom.
'They need it as much as we do:' Childcare workers fight for other essential workers to get vaccine priority
Following the news of teacher and childcare workers vaccine eligibility, many are wondering, who will be next?
Following the news of teacher and childcare workers vaccine eligibility, many are wondering, who will be next?
Some shocked to learn they owe hundreds or thousands in taxes from unemployment benefits
People are facing an unexpected and unwanted surprise this tax season when they find out they owe the government hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in taxes on unemployment benefits.
People are facing an unexpected and unwanted surprise this tax season when they find out they owe the government hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in taxes on unemployment benefits.
Senate OKs bill prohibiting price gouging during emergencies
The Washington Senate has approved a measure that would prohibit price gouging for certain goods and services during a state of emergency, like the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The Washington Senate has approved a measure that would prohibit price gouging for certain goods and services during a state of emergency, like the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington state surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 deaths
Washington state has surpassed 5,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a milestone that comes a few days after the one-year anniversary of the first known virus death in the U.S.
Washington state has surpassed 5,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a milestone that comes a few days after the one-year anniversary of the first known virus death in the U.S.
King County Council weighs hazard pay for grocery workers
The King County Council could vote as soon as Wednesday (March 3) on a law requiring grocery stores to pay workers $4 more an hour in unincorporated areas of the county.
The King County Council could vote as soon as Wednesday (March 3) on a law requiring grocery stores to pay workers $4 more an hour in unincorporated areas of the county.