$2,000 stimulus checks on the table after Dems win control of Senate

Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.

Who's getting the COVID-19 vaccine next: A look at Washington's distribution plan

The Washington State Department of Health has announced that the next group in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine will be those who are aged 65 and older and those 50 years and older who live in multi-generational homes.

Tacoma Comedy Club continues to reinvent itself to keep doors open

The Tacoma Comedy Club always had a kitchen but could hardly be considered a restaurant. The transformation would prove grueling.

Some high-risk healthcare workers say it’s hard to find sites that will give them COVID-19 vaccine

All healthcare workers in Washington State qualify to get the vaccine under the current phase. But recommendations are one thing, reality is another. A subset of high-risk healthcare workers are finding it almost impossible to get the vaccine.

Inslee: Washington's new reopening plan based on regions, not counties

Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a regional economic reopening plan, with some COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment and individual fitness training being eased next week, but prohibitions on indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gyms remaining.

Restaurant hit with order, fine for COVID-19 violations

After nearly a month of serving customers indoors despite state rules against it, Stuffy’s II Restaurant of Longview, Washington received official notice Monday of a temporary restraining order and $126,000 fine.

Some single parents unable to get stimulus money due to exes listing them on taxes

You might be monitoring your bank account or your mail for that second stimulus check - or maybe you’ve already gotten it. But many local families are in a dire position knowing they won’t see a dime of that money.

Snohomish County’s global hunt for 7 million medical gloves

Across the country, health officials are now facing a global shortage of medical gloves, which are key to protecting health care workers handling COVID-19 patients firsthand.

New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

Snoqualmie parents rally for return to in-person learning

Currently, the Snoqualmie Valley School District has partially reopened for in-person learning with some special needs students back in classrooms.  

Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.

Gold Bar restaurant defies governor’s orders

A Gold Bar restaurant is defying the governor’s orders and opening its doors to dine-in customers.

COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months

A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.