Northwest
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60
Northwest
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday
Northwest
8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine
A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.
Opinion
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.
News
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
Opinion
Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column
As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every…
Business
Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations
Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24
Opinion
Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census
The Census Bureau has been told to cut its work short, making your response even more important.
News
Republican state lawmakers want special session
Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.
Business
New program to help ensure safe start compliance in restaurants, taverns
Launched by Public Health – Seattle & King County
Life
Three drive-in films set for Kent’s ShoWare Center Aug. 12-16
‘The Lion King,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Gremlins’
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 and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems ahead for Congress | Statewide results
Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.
News
Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results
Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…
News
Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?
Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates
News
Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief
Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.
Sports
WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December
An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.
Northwest
Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021
Three counties, six cities and two ports announce decision
Business
Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington
Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.
Northwest
State Department of Health launches CORONA survey
Asks for residents to answer questions online or by phone about COVID-19 impact