US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
Washington state launches web site to check your eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine
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.
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.
‘On our doorstep’: Kirkland firefighters reflect on being nation’s first responders to pandemic
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.
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.
King County Council to introduce push for accelerated vaccine roll-out
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.
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.
Inslee wants to vaccinate 45,000 people a day, allowing those 65 and older to get vaccine
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.
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.
Tacoma kindergarten students prepare for return to in-person classes on Tuesday
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.
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.
Emotional moment as residents, staffers at Life Care Center of Kirkland get second dose of vaccine
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.
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.
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.