Coronavirus

For a Tacoma woman, she now considers herself a "long-hauler" after contracting COVID-19 last year and continues to suffer long-term effects of the virus. 

In one week, Washington state dropped from 26th in the country to 37th in percent of vaccine doses used, according to CDC data, despite increasing the amount of vaccinations it administered.

Shortly after President Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday, Amazon congratulated him on his inauguration and offered their extensive resources to help the new administration in its vaccination effort.

On the anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the United States, Washington state health officials said Thursday they are plowing ahead with plans to open four mass vaccination sites next week, despite logistical concerns that include questions about vaccine supply.

A year ago in Snohomish County, emergency crews were faced with a challenge they’d never before tackled: How to transport the first COVID patient the entire country to the hospital. 

Although Governor Jay Inslee announced that those 65 years and older were now eligible to be vaccinated in the new phase, some are running into issues as the demand grows.

A Snohomish County kindergarten teacher whose energetic virtual lesson videos went viral on social media will be featured on tonight's primetime "Celebrating America" inauguration special.

There's pushback from the health community over Inslee's plan to have providers schedule appointments under the assumption that more vaccines are coming, then cancel the appointments if the supplies don't come through.

At the Kobe Bell at Seattle Center, five people who lost loved ones due to the coronavirus, each rang the bell a total of 40 times.

As local and state governments receive pressure to administer vaccine supply, Snohomish County fears it will quickly run out of available doses.

Employees have lost at least 25% of revenue due to the pandemic. The grants are just one way Snohomish County is trying to help.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced a plan to set up vaccination sites statewide with help from the National Guard and others as part of an overall goal to vaccinate 45,000 people a day.

The men and women of Kirkland Fire Department were the nation’s first first responders to a coronavirus outbreak. Life Care Center of Kirkland was like a house on fire in February and March.

On Tuesday, four King County councilmembers plan to introduce legislation that aims to get the ball rolling on distributing the COVID-19 vaccine faster to county residents. 

Governor Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Washington state will expand access to COVID-19 vaccines to include 65-year-olds. Those who are 50 years and older living in multi-generational households are also eligible. 

Tuesday is the big day for Tacoma Schools where up to 15 kids will be allowed into each classroom. Students will spend two days on campus each week while distance learning from home for the others.

Residents and staffers at Life Care Center of Kirkland got their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, a symbolic step in the fight against COVID-19.