One school district in Kittitas County plans to fully reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fear of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic is sparking controversial conversations across the nation.
Infection modeling suggests schools could reopen, but not without significant risk
While parents and teachers scramble to prepare their kids for school this fall, either via online learning or mixing in-person instruction, health officials say there is no 100% way to eliminate the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
Washington's Jimmy Lake says Pac-12 postponement right move
Washington coach Jimmy Lake said Friday that the Pac-12 made the correct decision in postponing the football season, even as the Huskies athletic program faces a potentially massive financial hit from not having football in the fall.
How to make your own disinfectant wipes at home — safely and easily
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
Covid relief for agricultural workers
The governor is setting aside 40 million dollars for undocumented workers so they can stay home if they are sick.
With fall sports postponed, one local organization looks to fill the gap for kids
One local organization is working to find outlets for children for the upcoming school year.
Local organization works to provide outlets due to COVID-19 impacts on sports and clubs
Local organization works to provide outlets due to COVID-19 impacts on sports and clubs
Skyway single mother among thousands still waiting for unemployment
Since COVID-19 struck, the state’s unemployment office has been ravaged by millions of claims, billions of dollars in payouts, and hundreds of millions of dollars stolen in fraudulent claims.
Seattle to build 600 new units to house chronically homeless, Durkan announces
Seattle will invest approximately $60 million through 2021 to quickly build housing for people who are chronically homeless, city leaders announced Wednesday.
Gov. Inslee visits Brewster, latest COVID-19 hot spot in Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee visited Okanogan County on Thursday, site of the latest hot spot in a coronavirus pandemic that has hit the counties of central Washington state.
Johns Hopkins: More than 750,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
Steel Lake Park closes indefinitely in Federal Way as Covid cases rise in south King County
The most popular park in Federal Way is shutting down indefinitely due to coronavirus.
Steel Lake Park to close indefinitely
The mayor of Federal Way says people are not following social distancing guidelines or wearing masks when they visit.
Lawsuit filed against Washington state for 'denying basic education' to special needs children amid COVID-19
Three families with children who have special needs are filing a lawsuit against the state.
UCSF scientists develop nasal spray that could provide coronavirus protection
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall
The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.
US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
REI to sell new headquarters in Bellevue and 'normalize' remote working model
REI is selling its new eight-acre corporate campus in Bellevue and expanding a remote working model, shifting company headquarters from a centralized hub to multiple offices across the Puget Sound region.
Answer the Call of the Wild
The Woodland Park Zoo has animals available for your next Zoom meeting.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.