Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as… READ MORE

Washington state records over 7,000 deaths from COVID-19 More than 7,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Washington state, according to data from the state Department of Health. The state… READ MORE

Washington’s COVID hospitalizations could be plateauing, but hospital leaders say it’s too early to say for sure While the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Washington may be showing early signs… READ MORE

Idaho’s COVID crisis becomes Washington hospitals’ problem Surgeries to remove brain tumors have been postponed. Patients are backed up in the emergency room. Nurses are working brutal shifts. But at… READ MORE

Millions of workers, businesses to face Biden’s new coronavirus vaccine and testing rules The Biden administration’s far-reaching announcement mandating coronavirus vaccines or rigorous testing for larger businesses prompted a mix… READ MORE