MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Sounders open ‘vaccinated only’ seating at Lumen Field
The state Department of Health says there have been over 394,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,702 people have died statewide.3 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County health officer: Fully vaccinated should consider masking up in some settings
Dr. Jeff Duchin offers insight into new masking rules, urging people -- regardless of vaccination status -- to consider masking up in certain scenarios.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Tacoma tavern gets liquor license suspended over ‘willful non-compliance’ with COVID rules
A Tacoma tavern's liquor license has now been suspended for six months thanks to dozens of COVID violations over a period of months.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee: Washington to follow CDC’s lead on relaxing mask rules for fully vaccinated
Washington state will be following the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on wearing masks once fully vaccinated.3 years ago
Hanna Scott
Gov. Inslee: Washington state on track for full reopening by June 30
As COVID cases seem to be declining, and thanks to progress the state has made in vaccinations, Gov. Inslee says Washington will be reopening by June 30.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Snohomish County COVID rates appear to be stabilizing as vaccines ramp up
Snohomish County health experts are feeling hopeful, with a fourth wave of cases and hospitalizations appearing to have leveled off.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The four magic words for maskless encounters with strangers
I am going pronounce my first unmasked encounter with a stranger a success, thanks to the magic phrase – “don’t worry, I’m vaccinated.”3 years ago
Kathryn Altena
With more Americans fully vaccinated, expect boost in summer travel
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases trend downward in many areas, there's expected to be a boost in summer travel.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Adjusting to new mask guidance
The state Department of Health says there have been over 389,882 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,622 people have died statewide.3 years ago
Kathryn Altena
Increasing vaccinations will help King County ‘push play and not rewind’
King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin says getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to reduce the risk of illness, and help avoid a phase rollback.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County health officer: Decreasing COVID-19 trends are ‘hopeful signs’
There seems to be hope on the horizon this week in terms of COVID-19 case and hospitalization trends in Washington, particularly in King County.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Thurston County looking to distribute 800 expiring vaccine doses by end of week
Thurston County is looking to distribute about 800 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines set to expire by the end of the week.3 years ago
Dori Monson Show
Lakewood mayor: ‘Science turns into political science’ with pause on rollbacks
Lakewood's mayor Don Anderson believes the governor's pause on rollbacks after Pierce County already had to move is politically motivated.3 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Why Washington might not need herd immunity to ‘start taking masks off’
Could we start seeing COVID restrictions relaxed before we reach herd immunity? Georgetown virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen believes so.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Tacoma Rainiers will be first team in state to start using ‘vaccinated only’ seating
The Tacoma Rainiers will be the first to take up the governor's new guidance suggesting teams begin providing special seating sections for vaccinated fans.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Total of 182 COVID-19 outbreaks at K-12 schools in Washington since last August
According to a report from the state Department of Health, there's been 182 reported COVID-19 outbreaks in K-12 schools between August 2020 and March 2021.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pierce County does not expect to have to roll back to Phase 1
Numbers just released by the local health deapartment make it appear as if Pierce County will not have to roll back to Phase 1 this week.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Time to turn to Washington’s Lottery to get people vaccinated
It’s time to use the Department of Imagination instead of the Department of Fear to get Washingtonians vaccinated.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: ‘Majority of cases’ in Washington associated with variants of concern
The state Department of Health says there have been over 382,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,564 people have died statewide.3 years ago
Stephanie Klein
With metrics ‘a done deal,’ data points to Phase 2 rollback for King County
If Gov. Inslee sticks to his word to roll back counties that don't meet the thresholds, King County will roll back to Phase 2 on Tuesday.3 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Vaccines used after Snohomish County warns of expiration
Hundreds of doses of Pfizer are set to expire on Sunday afternoon in Snohomish County. Health officials are urging anyone over 16 to reserve a dose now at the Ash Way Park & Ride vaccination site in Lynnwood.3 years ago
Nick Bowman
Ferry County voluntarily rolls itself back to Phase 2 of reopening early
Ferry County announced Friday that it has opted to voluntarily move itself back to Phase 2 of reopening effective immediately.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor Durkan: Seattle ‘so close’ to becoming first US city to be fully vaccinated
Seattle continues to push resources into its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with Mayor Durkan speaking Thursday to provide an update on the city's progress.3 years ago
