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.
U.S.-Canada border closure extended to Feb. 21 as pandemic endures
The United States-Canada border closure has been extended to Feb. 21 as the pandemic continues, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on Tuesday.
The United States-Canada border closure has been extended to Feb. 21 as the pandemic continues, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on Tuesday.
Trump administration recommends states begin vaccinating people older than 65, stop holding back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
COVID-19 in the wastewater: UW researchers track silent spreader in sewage
As COVID-19 runs rampant in the Puget Sound, University of Washington scientists are tracking the virus in the one place most of us want nothing to do with — the sewer.
As COVID-19 runs rampant in the Puget Sound, University of Washington scientists are tracking the virus in the one place most of us want nothing to do with — the sewer.
Lake Stevens game store owner holds on to hope despite losing everything
A popular Lake Stevens game store burns to the ground, but the owner is determined to reopen.
A popular Lake Stevens game store burns to the ground, but the owner is determined to reopen.
Washington moves closer to next phase of COVID-19 vaccine, healthcare workers weeks away from immunity
As the state ramps up its COVID-19 vaccine plan, we’re all getting closer to being eligible for the virus vaccination. In fact, you might be much closer to that day than you realize.
As the state ramps up its COVID-19 vaccine plan, we’re all getting closer to being eligible for the virus vaccination. In fact, you might be much closer to that day than you realize.
Community responds to COVID-19 positive family's request for help
A man with nowhere else to turn, looking for help after COVID-19 made it impossible for him to get the basic essentials for his family, shared his story and the community came out in full support.
A man with nowhere else to turn, looking for help after COVID-19 made it impossible for him to get the basic essentials for his family, shared his story and the community came out in full support.
All regions to remain in Phase 1 of new Healthy Washington reopening plan, state says
The Washington State Department of Health announced Friday that all eight regions of Gov. Jay Inslee's new Healthy Washington reopening plan will remain in Phase 1 through at least Jan. 18.
The Washington State Department of Health announced Friday that all eight regions of Gov. Jay Inslee's new Healthy Washington reopening plan will remain in Phase 1 through at least Jan. 18.
King County to spend $7 million on COVID-19 vaccination sites, mobile vans
King County plans to set up two high-volume COVID-19 vaccination sites as soon as Feb. 1 to increase the access and pace of administrations.
King County plans to set up two high-volume COVID-19 vaccination sites as soon as Feb. 1 to increase the access and pace of administrations.
Some Washington long-term care facilities have yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Preparations are currently being made throughout Washington state for the latest phase in vaccine distribution, called phase 1b. However, some front-line healthcare workers are concerned that they have no idea when they'll get the vaccine in the state's current phase, 1a.
Preparations are currently being made throughout Washington state for the latest phase in vaccine distribution, called phase 1b. However, some front-line healthcare workers are concerned that they have no idea when they'll get the vaccine in the state's current phase, 1a.
‘I swear I heard her’: Man says wife’s voice helped bring him back from brink of COVID-19 death
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
Person who died at Renton homeless hotel was COVID-19 positive
One person has died in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak at a hotel in Renton where more than 200 homeless are sheltered, according to King County officials.
One person has died in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak at a hotel in Renton where more than 200 homeless are sheltered, according to King County officials.
Stimulus check mix-up: Intuit says payments sent to wrong accounts should be deposited correctly ‘within days’
The tax software company Intuit is working with the U.S. Treasury and the IRS after a mix-up involving millions of stimulus payments.
The tax software company Intuit is working with the U.S. Treasury and the IRS after a mix-up involving millions of stimulus payments.