State leaders say they're concerned that some counties are seeing an uptick in daily case counts.
Thursday the Health Department upgraded a caution advisory into a full closure of Palmer Lake on Key Peninsula.
When the coronavirus vaccine does arrive, Washington officials want distribution to be quick and fair.
Deaths reported Tuesday include everyone who died of the virus from Friday through Monday, after data issues paused Monday's report.
As flu season approaches, Washington officials are asking everyone get vaccinated, as the flu could severely complicate the pandemic.
It's the largest jump in cases in over a month, and could potentially be linked to the Labor Day weekend.
Meanwhile, King County celebrates contact tracing, the state considers how a vaccine would be shared. Catch up on the latest updates.
Many communities are now seeing unhealthy or hazardous smoke conditions, and an air quality alert has been extended for most of the week.
Heavy smoke and unhealthy air are in the cards for Sunday, but forecasters say there is hope for improvement in the near future.
Two coronavirus testing events planned in the Tacoma area Saturday will be rescheduled as air quality continues to degrade.
Wildfire smoke is affecting the air quality in Pierce County and is expected to continue for several days, as coronavirus remains a concern.
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued an alert warning residents that wildfire smoke in the area may cause health problems.
Saturday marks the second weekend that the state has not updated death counts.
The health department says everyone should stay clear of the water for the near future.
Recent holidays have been linked to surges in coronavirus cases, so the health department is asking everyone to skip the party this weekend.
Case counts remain on the decline, and the DOH is changing how the death toll is reported. Catch up on the latest developments.
The numbers come amid an ongoing decline in the virus across the state. Catch up on the latest developments.
The state reported 816 new coronavirus cases and 7 more deaths Saturday.
A new study found that Black and Hispanic Washingtonians made up a disproportionate share of the state's hospitalizations.
5 more COVID-19 related deaths were reported Wednesday and the state rolled out new guidelines for reopening schools. The latest updates.
More than 1,450 people have died, and 49,200 confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been reported. Catch up on the latest developments.
Mobile testing stations will be visiting communities across Pierce County over the coming weeks and offering free tests.
Recent high case counts have some counties nearing the peak cases counts of late March. Catch up on the latest developments.
Officials say the number is partially due to a processing backlog that built up over the weekend, but the daily average remains high.
Violation of the statewide mask order is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.
The jump in deaths is from an effort to investigate deaths that the state was unsure were due to the virus. Catch up on other developments.
As we move through the phases of Safe Start, we must work together to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Monday marks the first step in a lawsuit seeking the release of hundreds of at-risk inmates in Washington during the coronavirus outbreak.
A Gig Harbor man in his 50s returned a presumptive positive test for the COVID-19 virus, officials said Friday night.
The recent discovery of toxic algae at the Key Peninsula lake prompted a warning for residents and their pets.
The 2019 Boston Marathon is underway Monday. Here’s who’s running from Gig Harbor.
At least 20 people came down with food poisoning after eating at a Gig Harbor restaurant recently.
See which Gig Harbor restaurants had health department violations during inspections over the last few months.
Here are some of the highest-rated gyms around Puget Sound for your 2018 fitness resolution.
Health providers are holding flu shot clinics throughout December at two locations in Pierce County.
State officials have confirmed 21 rabid bats in the state so far this year. Twelve were confirmed in August alone, the most in 10 years.
The second rabid bat found in a Gig Harbor home last week follows other rabid bats found in King and Snohomish counties.
Find out which pollutants were found in Gig Harbor tap water from Environmental Working Group's annual study.
The latest studies show tooth decay is decreasing in young children and oral hygiene is improving.
The health department is recommending that 16 school staff and students get tested.