Seattle bar requiring proof of vaccination for customers
Some businesses in Seattle say they are voluntarily adding more requirements for their customers to say safe from COVID.
US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
New research from WSU shows many leaving the hospitality industry
Walking around on a summer night, it feels like Washington is back.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
State restrictions to loosen on public transportation, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Big changes are coming to Tacoma starting in July as more and more restrictions are disappearing with the state's reopening.
Downtown Seattle booming with visitors on first day of Washington state's full reopening
Social distancing is no longer a thing, at least not at some of the most popular tourist sites in downtown Seattle.
Snohomish County optimistic about economy reopening after seeing state's first COVID-19 case in 2020
The community saw the state’s first coronavirus case reported on January 19, 2020. Since then, 610 people have died from the virus and more than 37,000 people had confirmed cases, according to Snohomish Health District.
DOH: You may still need your mask even as state reopens on June 30
Although Washington state is fully reopening its economy on June 30, the Secretary of Health’s mask order will remain in place even after that date, which means that people who are not fully vaccinated need to continue to wear a face mask in public indoor settings.
Restaurant owners find out promised federal relief dollars are 'fully canceled'
Some restaurant owners are finding out they will not get much-needed federal dollars that were promised to them through the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Emotional toll lingers as Canada announces another border restriction extension
As Washington prepares to fully reopen the economy this month, travel restrictions to Canada were extended again—this time for at least another month.
Washington unemployment rate dipped to 5.3% in May
Washington’s unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5.3 % last month, and the state added 8,300 jobs, officials announced Wednesday.
Job search requirements for Washington unemployment applications are back into effect
Starting in early July, the state will be bringing back the job search requirement for those who want to stay eligible for unemployment benefits.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Alaskan cruises to set sail from Seattle after Congress passes bill for ships to bypass Canada
Holland America will resume Seattle-to-Alaska cruises starting July 24 after Congress passed a bill allowing ships to bypass Canada.
Kent might not have lifeguards this summer as city struggles to fill part-time jobs
Local governments across Puget Sound are beginning their search to hire seasonal help. In Kent, part-time jobs are up for grabs including lifeguards at Lake Meridian Park, but finding qualified applicants has been a challenge this year.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
All Washington counties now in Phase 3 of reopening
Four counties that had been in a more restrictive second phase of Washington state’s current COVID-19 reopening plan have joined the 35 other counties in Phase 3 as of Tuesday.
Tacoma bar’s liquor license suspended after dozens of complaints
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has suspended the license of a bar in Tacoma for 180 days, after months of complaints and citations.