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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McConnell again blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, slams 'socialism for rich people'
Senate majority leader has tied $2,000 checks to Section 230 repeal and an election security commission
Senate majority leader has tied $2,000 checks to Section 230 repeal and an election security commission
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.
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.
Stimulus payments are beginning to show up in people’s bank accounts, including those right here in Western Washington.
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
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.
Exclusive: Seattle's own Sir Mix-a-Lot shares poetic take on a year like no other
When it comes to a year-in-review, most of 2020's highlights were some of our lowest times.
When it comes to a year-in-review, most of 2020's highlights were some of our lowest times.
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.
Locals share 'pandemic resolutions' while wrapping up brutal 2020
The pandemic has changed our lives and challenged us in ways we never imagined.
The pandemic has changed our lives and challenged us in ways we never imagined.
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.
Gold Star family closing restaurant that paid tribute to their late son
The slowdown in business during Covid-19 has finally caught up to a Gold Star family in Kitsap County.
The slowdown in business during Covid-19 has finally caught up to a Gold Star family in Kitsap County.
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.
Defiant restaurant in Chehalis faces judge for violating indoor dining COVID-19 restrictions
A defiant restaurant in Chehalis will face off with the state once again in the battle for indoor dining.
A defiant restaurant in Chehalis will face off with the state once again in the battle for indoor dining.
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
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
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
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.