Coronavirus

Why are China's COVID rules so strict?

Though some anti-virus restrictions have been eased in some places, the ruling Communist Party has affirmed its "zero-COVID" strategy. Here are some of the regulations.

Washington's COVID-19 emergency order ends Monday

OLYMPIA — Washington's COVID-19 emergency order officially ends Monday. Governor Jay Inslee's office made the formal announcement last month, citing vaccinations, medical treatments and efforts people made since the first…

Fall COVID-19 surge could happen in Pacific Northwest

SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials in Washington and Oregon said Thursday that a fall and winter COVID surge is likely headed to the Pacific Northwest after months of relatively low case levels. King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said…

WA COVID, monkeypox levels down, prevention efforts continue

SEATTLE (AP) — Viral infection levels continue to trend downward in Washington, bringing the state into a “cautiously optimistic” place as COVID-19 and monkeypox prevention efforts continue. State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair A. Shah said Thursday the state is…

Moses Lake man pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining PPP loans

MOSES LAKE, Wash. -- A man from Moses Lake pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $49,999 in COVID-19 relief funds. According to court documents, 29-year-old Dondre Charles Jackson obtained two Paycheck Protection Program loans for his purported catering and food service…