Seattle Public Schools delay classroom return until at least March 8

Seattle Public Schools delay classroom return until at least March 8

Seattle Public Schools is delaying a return to the classroom for its youngest students during the coronavirus pandemic by at least a week because it has yet to reach an agreement with the teachers’ union.

Seattle Public Schools is delaying a return to the classroom for its youngest students during the coronavirus pandemic by at least a week because it has yet to reach an agreement with the teachers’ union.

COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus

Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus

In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.

In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.

Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event

Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event

A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.

A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.

Gig Harbor, Peninsula players take the field for rivalry Fish Bowl football game, but fans watch from home

Gig Harbor, Peninsula players take the field for rivalry Fish Bowl football game, but fans watch from home

Friday night, high school football was back in full-swing in Pierce County as Gig Harbor and Peninsula High School faced off in the Fish Bowl annual rivalry game. But this year's match-up was unlike any other. 

Friday night, high school football was back in full-swing in Pierce County as Gig Harbor and Peninsula High School faced off in the Fish Bowl annual rivalry game. But this year's match-up was unlike any other. 

Winter weather delays 90% of COVID vaccine doses to Washington this week

Winter weather delays 90% of COVID vaccine doses to Washington this week

Washington state health officials said Thursday they expect 90% of about 200,000 vaccine doses to arrive late because of winter storms elsewhere in the nation.

Washington state health officials said Thursday they expect 90% of about 200,000 vaccine doses to arrive late because of winter storms elsewhere in the nation.

COVID-19 vaccines delayed by winter storms, shortages force clinics to close

COVID-19 vaccines delayed by winter storms, shortages force clinics to close

Severe winter weather is being blamed for a massive shortage of COVID-19 vaccinations including in Washington state. Clinics were forced to postpone inoculations across Puget Sound scheduled for Friday through Monday.

Severe winter weather is being blamed for a massive shortage of COVID-19 vaccinations including in Washington state. Clinics were forced to postpone inoculations across Puget Sound scheduled for Friday through Monday.

Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.

On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.

False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days

False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days

For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.

For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.

Parents and Teachers concerned about students returning to classroom

Parents and Teachers concerned about students returning to classroom

"I’m fearful. She is going to be eating lunch there, unmasked, with up to 14 or 15 other kids in the classroom. Adults aren’t allowed to do that, 14 or 15 different households mixing in one space."

"I’m fearful. She is going to be eating lunch there, unmasked, with up to 14 or 15 other kids in the classroom. Adults aren’t allowed to do that, 14 or 15 different households mixing in one space."

Volunteers create website that makes it easier to find vaccine appointments

Volunteers create website that makes it easier to find vaccine appointments

Thanks to special coding created by volunteers, a new website shows you locations in Washington where they actually have vaccine appointments available, as opposed to calling every location that *might* have available shots.

Thanks to special coding created by volunteers, a new website shows you locations in Washington where they actually have vaccine appointments available, as opposed to calling every location that *might* have available shots.

US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.