A year ago, Washington confirmed the nation’s first COVID-19 case: Where things stand now

Fri., Jan. 22, 2021

• Vaccination timeline for teachers in Washington muddied after state rolls out new forecast
• Leaders at Fairchild Air Force Base work to preserve base culture in midst of pandemic
• COVID-19 vaccine doses in Spokane County in short supply

U.K. chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 22, 2021

• 2 films offer 2 tales ahead of Wuhan lockdown anniversary
• Biden's US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat
• New CDC director takes over beleaguered agency amid crisis

Local restaurant owners urging state to consider 50% indoor dining capacity

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 20, 2021

• Spokane Ag Expo going virtual for both exhibits and speakers
• Bill to reopen Washington economy draws more than 1,000 to virtual public hearing
• Hayden company settles lawsuit over pandemic evictions in Airway Heights, Spokane Valley

COVID-19 contact tracing app coming soon for Washington residents who opt in

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 17, 2020

• As hotels reopen, some employ new scents to create a sense of clean
• The summer bummer: No traditional vacation
• Washington-based musicians, including Allen Stone, Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews, all in for relief concert