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.
Polarizing debate continues on whether Washington educators should be higher on the vaccine list
Vaccine debate when it comes to teachers rages on.
Vaccine debate when it comes to teachers rages on.
High school student-athletes in Kent rally for a return to sports as soon as possible
The battle continues over allowing high school sports and balancing public health guidelines.
The battle continues over allowing high school sports and balancing public health guidelines.
Counties question regional reopening plan, Inslee doesn’t budge
Snohomish County has alerted the governor that if it can meet the reopening metrics on its own, it will ask to be split off from the rest of its reopening region, which includes the more populated King and Pierce counties.
Snohomish County has alerted the governor that if it can meet the reopening metrics on its own, it will ask to be split off from the rest of its reopening region, which includes the more populated King and Pierce counties.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Seattle-area hospital system rebuked after offering vaccine to donors
A Seattle-area hospital system was rebuked by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee after it offered COVID-19 vaccination appointments to big donors.
A Seattle-area hospital system was rebuked by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee after it offered COVID-19 vaccination appointments to big donors.
Study: Pregnant women more likely to die of COVID-19
Pregnant women are more likely to be hospitalized and far more likely to die of COVID-19 than their peers, according to a study that monitored hundreds of pregnant women in Washington state last year.
Pregnant women are more likely to be hospitalized and far more likely to die of COVID-19 than their peers, according to a study that monitored hundreds of pregnant women in Washington state last year.
Beloved skate arena in Everett barely hanging on from pandemic struggles
A beloved skate arena in Snohomish County is still hanging on by a thread, but with the pandemic still ongoing, the owner doesn't know how much time the rink has left.
A beloved skate arena in Snohomish County is still hanging on by a thread, but with the pandemic still ongoing, the owner doesn't know how much time the rink has left.