Washington business owners prepare for big changes under Phase 2
For some business owners, loosened restrictions under Phase 2 means they can get back to doing what they love.
For some business owners, loosened restrictions under Phase 2 means they can get back to doing what they love.
Owner of indoor inflatable party house 'totally stoked' for Phase 2
Local business owners can’t contain their excitement over the Phase Two easing of restrictions beginning February 1.
Local business owners can’t contain their excitement over the Phase Two easing of restrictions beginning February 1.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID relief, hospitalized with virus
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Businesses unsure of future while neighboring counties see restrictions loosened
While several Western Washington counties prepare to enter Phase 2, neighboring counties and businesses within them are still unsure of their future.
While several Western Washington counties prepare to enter Phase 2, neighboring counties and businesses within them are still unsure of their future.
COVID-19 variant strain detected in King County test sample, health officials say
A new COVID-19 variant, first detected in the U.K. and recently found in Snohomish and Pierce County, has been detected in a King County test sample, health officials announced Friday.
A new COVID-19 variant, first detected in the U.K. and recently found in Snohomish and Pierce County, has been detected in a King County test sample, health officials announced Friday.
High school sports prepare for season opener as some counties enter Phase 2 of state's COVID-19 recovery plan
School sports teams get ready to compete as the COVID-19 pandemic nearly canceled their seasons. This comes after Governor Jay Inslee announced several counties moving forward to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
School sports teams get ready to compete as the COVID-19 pandemic nearly canceled their seasons. This comes after Governor Jay Inslee announced several counties moving forward to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
OSPI partners with Kaiser Permanente to distribute vaccines to Washington state educators
On Friday, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, announced a partnership with Kaiser Permanente Washington to distribute vaccines to educators in a matter of weeks.
On Friday, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, announced a partnership with Kaiser Permanente Washington to distribute vaccines to educators in a matter of weeks.
Freezer failure won’t impact weekend COVID-19 clinics, officials say
A malfunctioning freezer door is to blame for a midnight scramble to ensure COVID-19 vaccinations were put to good use rather than having to pour them down the drain.
A malfunctioning freezer door is to blame for a midnight scramble to ensure COVID-19 vaccinations were put to good use rather than having to pour them down the drain.
Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
NIH launches online database to track, understand neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Seattle hospitals rush out COVID-19 vaccines overnight after freezer failure
Seattle hospitals rushed out COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of people in the middle of the night after a freezer they were being stored in failed.
Seattle hospitals rushed out COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of people in the middle of the night after a freezer they were being stored in failed.
Gov. Inslee announces 7 counties moving into Phase 2 of reopening
At least seven counties in Washington can resume indoor dining and fitness at limited capacities starting Monday.
At least seven counties in Washington can resume indoor dining and fitness at limited capacities starting Monday.
FDA: More than half of sampled alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico found to be poisonous
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
UK study finds Novavax vaccine 89% effective against COVID-19
Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study and that it also seems to work — though not quite as well — against new mutated strains of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa.
Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study and that it also seems to work — though not quite as well — against new mutated strains of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa.
Okanogan County says positive COVID-19 cases confirmed at Conconully Outhouse Races
Okanogan County Health Officials are warning those who attended the Conconully Outhouse Races to be on the lookout for coronavirus symptoms as several positive cases have been confirmed from the event.
Okanogan County Health Officials are warning those who attended the Conconully Outhouse Races to be on the lookout for coronavirus symptoms as several positive cases have been confirmed from the event.
Seattle-area hospitals see hopeful signs in virus fight
King County has been on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases after two-and-a-half months of increases. County data show hospitalizations and deaths are down, too.
King County has been on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases after two-and-a-half months of increases. County data show hospitalizations and deaths are down, too.
Grateful dog owners looking for couple who helped save puppy after fall at Hurricane Ridge
A recent trip to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park could have been a nightmare for one dog-loving couple, but it has a happy ending thanks to the help of bird-watchers and park rangers who quickly jumped in to help.
A recent trip to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park could have been a nightmare for one dog-loving couple, but it has a happy ending thanks to the help of bird-watchers and park rangers who quickly jumped in to help.
State Senate passes unemployment bill to help Washington workers, businesses
The Washington Senate has passed a measure that would increase the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers starting in July and would prevent a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses.
The Washington Senate has passed a measure that would increase the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers starting in July and would prevent a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses.
Inslee expected to loosen some Covid-19 restrictions
The state's current reopening plan, called Healthy Washington, breaks the state down into regions that must meet four metrics to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2. None of the regions has met the existing metrics.
The state's current reopening plan, called Healthy Washington, breaks the state down into regions that must meet four metrics to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2. None of the regions has met the existing metrics.