Seattle ramping up COVID19 vaccination clinics this month
The Lumen Field Event Center will soon be the home of a mass vaccination site in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
The Lumen Field Event Center will soon be the home of a mass vaccination site in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
One year later: King County family remembers their mom, who was the first reported female COVID-19 death
It’s been a year since the announcement of the first United States COVID-19 death, which happened in King County.
It’s been a year since the announcement of the first United States COVID-19 death, which happened in King County.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
US' demand for COVID-19 tests plummets, which may leave country exposed
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine could help rural communities
Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine would not only add to the state’s supply of shots but also help get the vaccine to more rural areas.
Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine would not only add to the state’s supply of shots but also help get the vaccine to more rural areas.
Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Fife primary school halts in-person learning after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
Several high school football games cancelled after some players test positive
It hasn’t even been a week for high school football and already, COVID has crept in.
It hasn’t even been a week for high school football and already, COVID has crept in.
Businesses are hoping for more information regarding Phase 3
All regions across the state will remain paused in Phase 2. That means no areas will step backward, to Phase 1, but it also means no regions will move forward.
All regions across the state will remain paused in Phase 2. That means no areas will step backward, to Phase 1, but it also means no regions will move forward.
Gov. Inslee announces all regions will remain in Phase 2, puts pause on moving backward
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that going forward, all regions in Washington state will remain in Phase 2. A pause has been put on going backward.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that going forward, all regions in Washington state will remain in Phase 2. A pause has been put on going backward.
Washington schools find unique ways to adapt to in-person learning
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
Judge upholds Seattle pandemic eviction regulations
A judge has rejected a landlord group’s challenge to several Seattle laws meant to protect renters from eviction once the coronavirus pandemic moratorium expires.
A judge has rejected a landlord group’s challenge to several Seattle laws meant to protect renters from eviction once the coronavirus pandemic moratorium expires.
Peninsula School District welcoming 6th graders back to classrooms
Classroom instruction is expanding and this time for sixth graders in the South Sound.
Classroom instruction is expanding and this time for sixth graders in the South Sound.
Tacoma teachers plan sickout to send message, but school district not deterred
Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom.
Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom.
Washington state, British Columbia border towns in crisis as economy evaporates
The US-Canadian border between Washington state and British Columbia will soon have been economically shuttered for an entire year.
The US-Canadian border between Washington state and British Columbia will soon have been economically shuttered for an entire year.
Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa confirmed in King County
The Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa has been detected in King County, health officials said Tuesday.
The Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa has been detected in King County, health officials said Tuesday.
Utility disconnection moratorium extended until July 31 in Washington state
The state Utilities and Transportation Commission has extended protections for electric and natural gas customers struggling to pay their bills due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The state Utilities and Transportation Commission has extended protections for electric and natural gas customers struggling to pay their bills due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.