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.
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.