City of Seattle prioritizing vaccines for Latino elders as data shows disproportionate impact
City of Seattle pushes to get people in minority communities vaccinated with 3-day pop-up clinic in West Seattle.
City of Seattle pushes to get people in minority communities vaccinated with 3-day pop-up clinic in West Seattle.
Gov. Inslee signs COVID-19 relief spending bill distributing $2.2 billion in federal aid
More than $2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding will be allocated across Washington state under a measure signed into law Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
More than $2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding will be allocated across Washington state under a measure signed into law Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
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
"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
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
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.
High school senior, freshman stay resilient through year of lost essential school experiences
A Mt. Si High School senior and freshman stay resilient after a year of lost essential school experiences during the pandemic.
A Mt. Si High School senior and freshman stay resilient after a year of lost essential school experiences during the pandemic.
Washington state hospitals expect more first dose vaccine appointments by next week
The Washington State Hospitals Association expects more first-dose COVID vaccination appointments to return by next week - after focusing on second-dose appointments this week.
The Washington State Hospitals Association expects more first-dose COVID vaccination appointments to return by next week - after focusing on second-dose appointments this week.
IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
With virus numbers dropping, California could reopen more
“The good news: Parts of the state are already beginning to open back up,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, adding he expects to allow more counties to reopen next week.
“The good news: Parts of the state are already beginning to open back up,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, adding he expects to allow more counties to reopen next week.
QFC to close two stores in Seattle after city mandates hazard pay for grocery workers
Kroger-owned QFC said it is closing two "underperforming" grocery stores in Seattle largely because of the City Council's new law requiring an extra $4 in hazard pay for grocery workers.
Kroger-owned QFC said it is closing two "underperforming" grocery stores in Seattle largely because of the City Council's new law requiring an extra $4 in hazard pay for grocery workers.
Inslee: Schools should reopen for in-person learning
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that public schools in the state can open up for more in-person learning as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that public schools in the state can open up for more in-person learning as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
Kent COVID-19 vaccination sites re-opening Monday after snowstorm closure
The coronavirus vaccination site in Kent will be re-open on Monday after cold-weather closed the site.
The coronavirus vaccination site in Kent will be re-open on Monday after cold-weather closed the site.
Washington DOH says all counties moving into Phase 2 of reopening after data reporting error
The Washington State Department of Health announced that now all counties are cleared for Phase 2 of reopening starting Monday.
The Washington State Department of Health announced that now all counties are cleared for Phase 2 of reopening starting Monday.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Members of Congress seek ban on preferential access to COVID vaccine
More than two dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ban health care providers from offering special access to COVID-19 vaccines.
More than two dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ban health care providers from offering special access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.