Gov. Inslee proposes capital gains tax, tax on health insurers to offset pandemic revenue losses
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a new capital gains tax and a tax on health insurers as part of his two-year, $57.6 billion budget proposal that seeks to offset the revenue losses the state has seen during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and to help bolster the state’s public health system.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a new capital gains tax and a tax on health insurers as part of his two-year, $57.6 billion budget proposal that seeks to offset the revenue losses the state has seen during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and to help bolster the state’s public health system.
New coronavirus record set in California as death toll claims nearly 400 lives in one day
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
Customers wait in long lines to ship last minute gifts during unprecedented holiday season
Online holiday shopping in the U.S. is expected to shatter last year’s sales by 33%.
Online holiday shopping in the U.S. is expected to shatter last year’s sales by 33%.
High-priority long-term care residents may wait weeks for COVID-19 vaccines
More than 400 people in Washington got a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on the first day, but not a single long-term care resident was among them.
More than 400 people in Washington got a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on the first day, but not a single long-term care resident was among them.
Why are people of color more hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine? Mistrust is rooted in history
We’ve seen a lot of loss of life in Black and Latino communities impacted by Covid-19. The data is out there to prove it, so why are people of color still so hesitant to get the vaccine?
We’ve seen a lot of loss of life in Black and Latino communities impacted by Covid-19. The data is out there to prove it, so why are people of color still so hesitant to get the vaccine?
Governor Inslee loosens guidelines for schools reopening
Washington Gov.
Washington Gov.
No post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge, signs of flattening curve in Washington
Coronavirus infections remain rampant, but health officials in Washington state said Wednesday they’re seeing some encouraging signs in recent data, just as front-line workers begin receiving vaccinations.
Coronavirus infections remain rampant, but health officials in Washington state said Wednesday they’re seeing some encouraging signs in recent data, just as front-line workers begin receiving vaccinations.
Deck the dorms: How university students are spending the holidays
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed how we can connect with people in person, especially for college students wanting to spend time with family during the holidays.
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed how we can connect with people in person, especially for college students wanting to spend time with family during the holidays.
Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Ballard resident creates food boxes for those who experience food insecurity
We often take for granted the ability to provide food on the table and this pandemic has shown just how much harder it has been for so many more people. But one woman in Ballard is hoping to change that, one box at a time.
We often take for granted the ability to provide food on the table and this pandemic has shown just how much harder it has been for so many more people. But one woman in Ballard is hoping to change that, one box at a time.
‘The end of this nightmare’: Frontline health care workers get COVID-19 vaccine in Washington
For health care workers in Washington, getting injected with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is a dose of hope.
For health care workers in Washington, getting injected with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is a dose of hope.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Bloodworks Northwest testing all blood donations this month for COVID-19 antibodies
Bloodworks Northwest is testing all blood donations for Covid-19 antibodies this month to help find more convalescent plasma donors.
Bloodworks Northwest is testing all blood donations for Covid-19 antibodies this month to help find more convalescent plasma donors.
Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
‘I feel hope:’ Nurse among first to get COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state
With a quick, painless shot in the arm, health care workers in Washington began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, marking a turning point 10 months after the state confronted the first U.S. outbreak of the virus.
With a quick, painless shot in the arm, health care workers in Washington began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, marking a turning point 10 months after the state confronted the first U.S. outbreak of the virus.
Over-the-counter COVID-19 home test approved by FDA
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
Facility that reported nation's first COVID-19 outbreak prepares vaccine distribution plan
COVID-19 has devastated the nation’s long-term care facilities, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths in the U.S. Now, workers and residents of those facilities are near the front of the line when it comes to getting vaccinated against coronavirus.
COVID-19 has devastated the nation’s long-term care facilities, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths in the U.S. Now, workers and residents of those facilities are near the front of the line when it comes to getting vaccinated against coronavirus.
Local healthcare workers prepare to get vaccinated this week
With vaccine distribution plans in full swing, healthcare workers are preparing for their first dose with some getting it as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
With vaccine distribution plans in full swing, healthcare workers are preparing for their first dose with some getting it as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Inslee announces equity proposals as part of budget plan
Washington Gov.
Washington Gov.
Healthcare systems ready to vaccinate, but some people still hesitant
UW is strongly encouraging employees to schedule the vaccine right before having a day or two off so they can monitor for potential symptoms from home.
UW is strongly encouraging employees to schedule the vaccine right before having a day or two off so they can monitor for potential symptoms from home.