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.
Landlord says he's owed nearly $30,000 in unpaid rent, has no recourse under City of Seattle
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
West Coast scientific panel approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Washington
A panel tasked with reviewing vaccine safety for four western states has approved the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for Washington state.
A panel tasked with reviewing vaccine safety for four western states has approved the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for Washington state.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
Parents and teachers disagree on how to safely return to in-person learning
On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee moved teachers to the front of the line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, however some parents and teachers disagree on how this will impact the return to in-person learning.
On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee moved teachers to the front of the line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, however some parents and teachers disagree on how this will impact the return to in-person learning.
Renton teachers will return to the classroom Wednesday after district agrees to more Covid safety measures
UPDATE: The teachers union and the school district reached an agreement late Tuesday. The district has agreed to increase Covid-19 safety protocols. Kindergarten, preschool and special education teachers will return to the classroom March 3.
UPDATE: The teachers union and the school district reached an agreement late Tuesday. The district has agreed to increase Covid-19 safety protocols. Kindergarten, preschool and special education teachers will return to the classroom March 3.
Inslee: Washington teachers, child care workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that teachers and licensed child care workers are now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccines.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that teachers and licensed child care workers are now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccines.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
Gov. Inslee signs measure waiving some graduation requirements for individual students
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.