Third COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in Washington later this week

UPDATED: 11:55 p.m.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which federal agencies approved over the weekend, could get to Washington later this week, although the Department of Health has not decided where it will go yet.

Coronavirus

Teachers, child care workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Washington following presidential directive

UPDATED: Tue., March 2, 2021

Inslee signs off on law allowing state to waive some graduation requirements for students during pandemic
Riverfront Park's Looff Carrousel reopens with COVID-19 restrictions in place
Spokane County reports 48 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday

Nation / World

Texas becomes biggest U.S. state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate

UPDATED: Tue., March 2, 2021

States easing virus restrictions despite experts' warnings
Minimum wage hike all but dead in $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon

Business

New jobless claims slightly increased in the state last week

Fri., Feb. 26, 2021

Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over rates in pandemic
Honest in Ivory, Dearly Consignment bridal shops relocate to larger space in the University District
Funky electronics chain Fry's is no more

Coronavirus 101

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