Labor helps win hazard pay for Seattle grocery clerks, seeks wider adoption
Grocery store workers have proven themselves essential since the onset of this pandemic, and that is why the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a $4 per hour increase in hazard pay.
Grocery store workers have proven themselves essential since the onset of this pandemic, and that is why the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a $4 per hour increase in hazard pay.
Federal government increasing Washington's COVID-19 vaccine supply by 16%
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday touted big improvements in distributing the COVID-19 vaccines, but he also urged residents to remain vigilant as new, more contagious variants of the disease spread in the state.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday touted big improvements in distributing the COVID-19 vaccines, but he also urged residents to remain vigilant as new, more contagious variants of the disease spread in the state.
Pierce County pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens serving thousands
A new pop-up clinic opened in Pierce County on Tuesday, giving thousands of Washingtonians the chance to roll up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine without getting out of their cars.
A new pop-up clinic opened in Pierce County on Tuesday, giving thousands of Washingtonians the chance to roll up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine without getting out of their cars.
Vice President Kamala Harris, first gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Kamala Harris and first gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and first gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week
The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.
The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.
Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
Negative COVID-19 test now required for all international flights to US — here’s what you need to know
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
UW lab calls for ‘extra vigilance’ after discovering COVID-19 variant that could ‘take over’
Experts say it was only a matter of time before the more transmissible COVID-19 variant originating in the United Kingdom made its way to the shores of Puget Sound.
Experts say it was only a matter of time before the more transmissible COVID-19 variant originating in the United Kingdom made its way to the shores of Puget Sound.
Renton non-profit provided free groceries to those in need every week since the pandemic began
Paying for food can be a struggle for some people in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the shutdown in Washington, a nonprofit in Renton has dedicated its resources to serving those in need.
Paying for food can be a struggle for some people in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the shutdown in Washington, a nonprofit in Renton has dedicated its resources to serving those in need.
Seattle approves extra $4 an hour 'hazard pay' for grocery workers
The Seattle City Council on Monday approved legislation requiring large grocers to pay an extra $4 an hour in hazard pay.
The Seattle City Council on Monday approved legislation requiring large grocers to pay an extra $4 an hour in hazard pay.
Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer
President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.
President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.
Variant strain of coronavirus confirmed in Pierce, Snohomish counties
Pierce County health officials have confirmed its first case of a coronavirus variant in an existing COVID-19 case.
Pierce County health officials have confirmed its first case of a coronavirus variant in an existing COVID-19 case.
Washington state House and Senate Democrats unveil COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate Democrats on Friday released a plan that looks to spend $2.2 billion in federal aid money on COVID-19 relief efforts in Washington state.
House and Senate Democrats on Friday released a plan that looks to spend $2.2 billion in federal aid money on COVID-19 relief efforts in Washington state.
Judge to decide whether to strike Seattle renter protections
A King County Superior Court judge is considering whether to nullify Seattle laws meant to protect tenants from eviction after the laws were challenged by rental property owners.
A King County Superior Court judge is considering whether to nullify Seattle laws meant to protect tenants from eviction after the laws were challenged by rental property owners.
First cases of UK COVID-19 strain found in Snohomish County
Health officials confirm two cases of the contagious strain of COVID-19 were found in Washington state, according to a release from the state health department.
Health officials confirm two cases of the contagious strain of COVID-19 were found in Washington state, according to a release from the state health department.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee receives COVID-19 vaccine
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
More people in second tier to receive COVID-19 vaccine as more clinics open in Washington state
With plans to fast-track vaccines underway we’re seeing more clinics opening up around the state.
With plans to fast-track vaccines underway we’re seeing more clinics opening up around the state.
'Living in the shadow of a COVID-19 volcano:' health official warns likelihood of eruption in virus cases
Health officials warn an eruption of COVID-19 cases are most likely on the way due to a more contagious variant of the coronavirus.
Health officials warn an eruption of COVID-19 cases are most likely on the way due to a more contagious variant of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 long haulers find help in virtual ‘bootcamp’
A year into the pandemic, some people with the earliest cases of COVID-19 are still dealing with symptoms. Commonly referred to as "COVID long haulers", it’s been a scramble the past year to learn how the virus affects them months after infection.
A year into the pandemic, some people with the earliest cases of COVID-19 are still dealing with symptoms. Commonly referred to as "COVID long haulers", it’s been a scramble the past year to learn how the virus affects them months after infection.