Microsoft, Starbucks CEOs join Gov. Inslee for vaccine announcement
Gov. Jay Inslee was joined by the CEOs of Microsoft and Starbucks Monday afternoon when he announces changes to the state's Covid vaccine distribution plan and a new public-private partnership.
Gov. Jay Inslee was joined by the CEOs of Microsoft and Starbucks Monday afternoon when he announces changes to the state's Covid vaccine distribution plan and a new public-private partnership.
Confusion over Washington state vaccine timeline grows
The state timeline for vaccines is uncertain.
The state timeline for vaccines is uncertain.
Life Care Center of Kirkland to administer second vaccine doses as statewide rollout lags
On Monday morning, dozens of patients and staff at the Life Care Center of Kirkland will be receiving the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
On Monday morning, dozens of patients and staff at the Life Care Center of Kirkland will be receiving the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Hundreds get COVID-19 vaccine in Sequim after camping in cars overnight
In Sequim, hundreds of folks sat in their cars for hours while waiting for the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine from the Jamestown Family Health Clinic.
In Sequim, hundreds of folks sat in their cars for hours while waiting for the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine from the Jamestown Family Health Clinic.
Dozens wait all night to get COVID-19 vaccine in Sequim
The clinic is offering COVID-19 vaccines to folks who live near the area and are over 70-years-old.
The clinic is offering COVID-19 vaccines to folks who live near the area and are over 70-years-old.
Sequim COVID-19 vaccine site draws hundreds
A COVID-19 vaccine distribution event draws hundreds to Sequim. More expected over the coming days.
A COVID-19 vaccine distribution event draws hundreds to Sequim. More expected over the coming days.
More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
Entire state of Washington to remain in Phase 1 of new COVID-19 plan through Jan. 25
The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that all eight regions in the state’s new COVID-19 recovery plan will remain in the first phase until at least Jan. 25.
The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that all eight regions in the state’s new COVID-19 recovery plan will remain in the first phase until at least Jan. 25.
IRS delays start of 2021 tax filing season to Feb. 12
The Internal Revenue Service will delay the start of tax filing season until Feb. 12, 2021, which pushes the date when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
The Internal Revenue Service will delay the start of tax filing season until Feb. 12, 2021, which pushes the date when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
Seahawks fan 'Mama Blue' in top three finalists for NFL's ‘Fan of the Year’ program
Seattle Seahawks mega-fan Patti Hammond, better known as 'Mama Blue,' is one of three finalists in the entire country to qualify for the NFL's inaugural 'Fan of the Year' program.
Seattle Seahawks mega-fan Patti Hammond, better known as 'Mama Blue,' is one of three finalists in the entire country to qualify for the NFL's inaugural 'Fan of the Year' program.
COVID-19 cases up in Washington, vaccinations to be expanded
The Washington state Department of Health said Wednesday that COVID-19 cases appear to be increasing sharply in the most recent data.
The Washington state Department of Health said Wednesday that COVID-19 cases appear to be increasing sharply in the most recent data.
Washington ranks in bottom half of states for vaccine doses administered
Washington ranks in the bottom half of states when it comes to the percentage of doses used, according to CDC data Wednesday. The state health secretary admitted the vaccine response has been “uneven at best.”
Washington ranks in the bottom half of states when it comes to the percentage of doses used, according to CDC data Wednesday. The state health secretary admitted the vaccine response has been “uneven at best.”
Schools, lawmakers call on governor to vaccinate educators sooner
The governor and state health department are facing growing pressure to move up school employees in the vaccine order as more students head back to the classroom.
The governor and state health department are facing growing pressure to move up school employees in the vaccine order as more students head back to the classroom.
WHO: COVID-19 herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
City of Seattle gets approval to start vaccinating residents, workers in adult family homes
The Washington State Department of Health approved the city of Seattle to be a coronavirus vaccine distributor, a step that was necessary for the city to be able to set up its own system for vaccinating people.
The Washington State Department of Health approved the city of Seattle to be a coronavirus vaccine distributor, a step that was necessary for the city to be able to set up its own system for vaccinating people.
Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.