YAKIMA, Wash. — The man who won this week's $250,000 drawing as part of Washington state's “Shot of a Lifetime” vaccine appreciation promotion has released a statement about his victory. On Thursday afternoon, officials representing Washington's Lottery announced that…
President Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday, saying 300 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office.
YAKIMA, Wash. — The weekly $250,000 drawing through Washington state's 'Shot of a Lifetime' vaccination incentive program was held this Tuesday and a lucky winner claimed the prize in Yakima. According to a release by officials from Washington's Lottery, a…
More than 100 people at the US Embassy in Kabul have Covid-19, one person has died, and several have been medically evacuated as a wave of the deadly pandemic hits Afghanistan and the US military withdrawal from the country continues.…
Sean McKeagOLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee announced a new vaccine incentive program for Washington’s military community and veterans. The state has been offering large sums of money, including a $1 million cash prize, for Washingtonians who get a COVID-19 vaccine, but the state database has not included veterans. This is because the Department of Defense has been vaccinating veterans…
The United States is devoting more than $3 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19, according to an official briefed on the matter.
PROSSER, Wash. - It's been over two years since families have swam, splashed and slid into the water at the Prosser Aquatic Center. "Well we were certainly looking…
A coronavirus variant first identified in India is "like Covid on steroids," Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser for Covid-19 response, said Wednesday. "(The Delta variant) is a more virulent strain," Slavitt told CNN. "This is like Covid on…
RICHLAND, Wash. - They're the men and women who brave all conditions, even risk their lives to make sure our power stays on: the line crew, but…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — As Washington state approaches its June 30 re-opening deadline, Governor Jay Inslee is encouraging Washingtonians to stay the course and continue the effort to keep the state safe. According to a press release from the Governor's Office,…
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities.
A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the largest study to suggest the coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019.
YAKIMA, Wash. - It's been six months since the first dose outside of vaccine trials have been administered. Since then, nearly 400 million Americans have received at least one dose…
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its shot was highly effective against COVID-19 and also protected against variants in a large, late-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico.
Leaders of the world's richest nations vowed 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses for poor nations among other promises at their summit's end in England.
The pandemic is causing a crisis in children’s mental health and the rest of their well-being. It’s a problem we could be dealing with for years to come.
With declining rates of Covid-19 infections and deaths across the US, more cities and states have lifted safety restrictions in anticipation of a better summer. But officials continue to warn that those unvaccinated remain vulnerable to the virus, especially to…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Public health officials announced that four more community members from Benton and Franklin counties were lost to COVID-19 this week. Every weekday since the pandemic began, the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) has provided updated coronavirus metrics for…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Haven't gotten vaccinated for COVID-19? Want an extra $50 bucks? Here's your chance. Starting Friday, June 11th, if you get your first or second shot at the…
Also, Pope Francis didn't claim we are "living in the end times." Here's a look at some of the most popular but completely untrue stories from the past week.
The U.S. is confronted with an ever-growing surplus of coronavirus vaccine at a time when the developing world is clamoring for doses to stem a rise in infections.
U.S. regulators are allowing for the release of 10 million doses of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory. Many batches will be tossed.
FINLEY, Wash. - Green 2 Go in Finley, just outside of Kennewick, has created their own vaccine incentive program, separate from Washington state's 'Joints for Jabs.' "Man, it's…
