Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen

Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations

As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations

Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.

Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.

Operation Warp Speed slows to a trickle with vaccinations

Operation Warp Speed slows to a trickle with vaccinations

Washington state has so far used just one-sixth of its expected December supply of the highly-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. 

Washington state has so far used just one-sixth of its expected December supply of the highly-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. 

Inslee extends Covid-19 restrictions through January 11

Inslee extends Covid-19 restrictions through January 11

Inslee said the extension is necessary to prevent hospitals from reaching capacity, but the news is sure to rattle small business owners struggling to stay afloat. 

Inslee said the extension is necessary to prevent hospitals from reaching capacity, but the news is sure to rattle small business owners struggling to stay afloat. 

COVID-19 spike reported at Renton homeless hotel

COVID-19 spike reported at Renton homeless hotel

Since mid-December, 30 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at a hotel housing more than 200 homeless people in Renton.

Since mid-December, 30 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at a hotel housing more than 200 homeless people in Renton.

Family on Whidbey Island counting on next stimulus check

Family on Whidbey Island counting on next stimulus check

A mom of three from Whidbey Island says financial support during the pandemic is overdue from the federal government: "Put yourself in our shoes and see if you had my bills, and my kids, and all these things if $600 would make you feel better."

A mom of three from Whidbey Island says financial support during the pandemic is overdue from the federal government: "Put yourself in our shoes and see if you had my bills, and my kids, and all these things if $600 would make you feel better."

Lewis County Sheriff voices support for restaurant defying state's indoor dining restrictions

Lewis County Sheriff voices support for restaurant defying state's indoor dining restrictions

More support from the public, including the sheriff, is coming forward for Spiffy's Restaurant in Lewis County which faces more than $100,000 in fines for defying state COVID-19 restrictions.

More support from the public, including the sheriff, is coming forward for Spiffy's Restaurant in Lewis County which faces more than $100,000 in fines for defying state COVID-19 restrictions.

Renters need bailout, say landlords with clients struggling with bills

Renters need bailout, say landlords with clients struggling with bills

Last week, Governor Jay Inslee extended a moratorium on eviction for three more months. No doubt, that has been a big relief for renters behind on rent. While there is some help available to property owners, some small-time mom-and-pop landlords worry they might be left behind.

Last week, Governor Jay Inslee extended a moratorium on eviction for three more months. No doubt, that has been a big relief for renters behind on rent. While there is some help available to property owners, some small-time mom-and-pop landlords worry they might be left behind.

Kirkland nursing facility, nation’s first COVID-19 outbreak, gets vaccines

Kirkland nursing facility, nation’s first COVID-19 outbreak, gets vaccines

The sun was shining on Life Care Center in Kirkland Monday morning as the long-term care facility readied for its first COVID-19 vaccinations, 10 months after a then-unknown virus rapidly spread through residents and staff. 

The sun was shining on Life Care Center in Kirkland Monday morning as the long-term care facility readied for its first COVID-19 vaccinations, 10 months after a then-unknown virus rapidly spread through residents and staff. 

UW Medicine researchers conducting phase 3 trial of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

UW Medicine researchers conducting phase 3 trial of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

Maryland-based Novavax is conducting Phase III trials on their COVID-19 vaccine. University of Washington researchers are looking for 1,000 volunteer participants for trial.

Maryland-based Novavax is conducting Phase III trials on their COVID-19 vaccine. University of Washington researchers are looking for 1,000 volunteer participants for trial.

House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments

House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments

Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.

Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.

South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes

South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

Inslee announces one-time payments for pandemic unemployment recipients

Inslee announces one-time payments for pandemic unemployment recipients

Gov. Jay Inslee announced a one-time payment for nearly 95,000 Washingtonians claiming unemployment benefits from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. 

Gov. Jay Inslee announced a one-time payment for nearly 95,000 Washingtonians claiming unemployment benefits from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. 

Seattle Children's Hospital technician hospitalized for over a month dies of COVID-19

Seattle Children's Hospital technician hospitalized for over a month dies of COVID-19

The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.

The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.