UK coronavirus variant confirmed at UW
Weeks after the United Kingdom coronavirus variant was found in King and Snohomish Counties, the University of Washington confirmed that a student has tested positive for the new variant.
Weeks after the United Kingdom coronavirus variant was found in King and Snohomish Counties, the University of Washington confirmed that a student has tested positive for the new variant.
Portland tri-county area allowed to reopen indoor dining
The Oregon side of the Portland metro area can resume indoor dining starting Friday, but it's still prohibited in the southwest corner of Washington.
The Oregon side of the Portland metro area can resume indoor dining starting Friday, but it's still prohibited in the southwest corner of Washington.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Seattle woman shares experience of confirmed UK COVID-19 variant
Just a few weeks after the United Kingdom variant of coronavirus was detected in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, one woman is speaking out about her diagnosis with the new variant.
Just a few weeks after the United Kingdom variant of coronavirus was detected in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, one woman is speaking out about her diagnosis with the new variant.
Communities report vaccine deliveries halted across Washington
Vaccination clinics are running short on supply of COVID-19 vaccines across our region. The shortages are hitting rural areas especially hard including a clinic on Camano Island where officials received fewer doses than anticipated.
Vaccination clinics are running short on supply of COVID-19 vaccines across our region. The shortages are hitting rural areas especially hard including a clinic on Camano Island where officials received fewer doses than anticipated.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Inslee signs bill to boost minimum unemployment benefit, halt increase in tax on businesses
A bill that increases the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and prevents a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
A bill that increases the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and prevents a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington hospitals find counterfeits in N95 mask supplies
Dozens of Washington state hospitals learned that N95 respirator masks believed to be purchased from 3M Company are counterfeits that were not manufactured by the company.
Dozens of Washington state hospitals learned that N95 respirator masks believed to be purchased from 3M Company are counterfeits that were not manufactured by the company.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
NFL and union tell teams what celebrations are allowed
The NFL and the players’ union sent a memo to the Super Bowl teams Saturday detailing what celebrations attended by players and staff should look like.
The NFL and the players’ union sent a memo to the Super Bowl teams Saturday detailing what celebrations attended by players and staff should look like.
Camano Island fire department to close clinic next week after 1,200 expected vaccine doses don't arrive
Camano Island Fire & Rescue will close their vaccination clinic next week after 1,200 expected doses of the COVID-19 vaccine never arrived.
Camano Island Fire & Rescue will close their vaccination clinic next week after 1,200 expected doses of the COVID-19 vaccine never arrived.
Seattle distributes thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community
The City of Seattle is distributing thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community who may not be able to get the shot on their own.
The City of Seattle is distributing thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community who may not be able to get the shot on their own.
Pierce County health officials worry large Super Bowl parties could spread virus
Just days into a phased recovery, leaders in Pierce County warn it could be on the verge of a disheartening backslide.
Just days into a phased recovery, leaders in Pierce County warn it could be on the verge of a disheartening backslide.
Local brother and sister create Facebook group to help thousands find COVID-19 vaccines
A local Facebook group called "Find A COVID Shot WA", started by a local brother and sister, is helping many people find COVID vaccine sites and availability.
A local Facebook group called "Find A COVID Shot WA", started by a local brother and sister, is helping many people find COVID vaccine sites and availability.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Travel experts: Alaska cruise season ‘sinking’ before it even begins after Canada extends ban to 2022
Canada is extending a ban on cruise ships from sailing its waters until 2022, crushing the Alaska cruise season before it even begins.
Canada is extending a ban on cruise ships from sailing its waters until 2022, crushing the Alaska cruise season before it even begins.
Closed for months due to pandemic, community staple West Seattle Bowl reopens to limited capacity
West Seattle Bowl reopens after being closed for months because of the pandemic.
West Seattle Bowl reopens after being closed for months because of the pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.