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.

Washington creates online system to help determine who can get COVID-19 vaccine

The Washington State Department of Health is introducing a new system in an effort to eliminate any confusion on who can or can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine.                                                                       

Distilleries won't face $14K fee for making hand sanitizer during COVID-19 pandemic

Distilleries making hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic were surprised when they received a hefty $14,000 fine from the FDA. Now, feds say they won't have to pay.

New Year kicks off with Washington state minimum wage increase

2020 has been challenging for many businesses as they look ahead to the new year. But for one business owner, he says looking forward to the future means wanting the past.

King Co. health officials warn some COVID-19 testing sites may close unless more funding is provided

Officials with Public Health Seattle - King County said federal funding is desperately needed to implement robust vaccine distribution. If funding is not provided, it may come at the cost of shutting down some testing sites, officials said.

US vaccine rollout off to slow, messy start

The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is off to a slower, messier start than public health officials and leaders of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed had expected.

Lakewood family among the first to receive $600 stimulus payments

Stimulus payments are beginning to show up in people’s bank accounts, including those right here in Western Washington.