News
State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims
The recent Lost Wages Assistance program pumped an extra $625 million to Washington’s unemployed.
News
Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
New rules come as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide.
Northwest
Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
A video posted by kindergarten teacher Mackenzie Adams has been viewed more than 10 million times.
News
Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
News
Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.
News
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…
Business
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.
News
Republican state lawmakers want special session
Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.
News
Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen
Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.
News
Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities
Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.
News
Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed
King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.
News
Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.
Opinion
Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely
Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.
News
Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28
A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.
News
Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
News
Governor’s no-mask, no-service order begins across Washington
“Just do not ring up the sale,” Gov. Jay Inslee said about customers who do not don the…
News
Governor doubles down on mask rules
Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
News
Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
News
Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
