These 8 Washington Hospitals Are Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek

The rankings for 2021 include over 300 hospitals in the United States.

Got Vaccine Questions? WA Health Leaders Announce Q&A Town Hall

The Department of Health is inviting residents to call in next week and have their questions and concerns addressed by top WA officials.

Weekly Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Seattle Area

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in King County.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Seattle Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Seattle area.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Seattle Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Seattle.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Seattle Area

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in King County and across WA.

Seattle Fire Department Shared Know The Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack

1.5 million Americans will suffer a heart attack or stroke every year, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Seattle Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Seattle.

How Close Are Seattle Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here are the latest numbers on which hospitals and ICUs are closest to capacity in King County.

Phase 2 Begins In King, Pierce And 5 Other WA Counties

Monday marks a new chapter in seven Washington counties, but health officials urge caution to prevent a rebound in coronavirus infections.

Playing Favorites? Hospital Boards, Donors Get Coronavirus Shots

In some cases, it’s not clear if rules were violated when people outside priority groups received vaccinations.

WA DOH Condemns 'Invitation Only' Vaccination Events For VIPs

The department of health says they've heard of several hospitals vaccinating high profile donors early -- and they're going to stop it.

Coronavirus In Washington: The Week In Review

Case counts are on the decline, and two regions are preparing to move ahead to Phase 2, despite the arrival of a more contagious strain.

More Contagious Coronavirus Strain Found In King County

The more contagious B117 coronavirus variant was detected for the first time in King County on Friday.

King County Nears Reopening, But Health Officials Urge Caution

"We're skating forward into phase two on a lake and not knowing how thick the ice is," Dr. Jeff Duchin said Friday.

Hundreds Vaccinated In Seattle After Late Night Freezer Failure

Local hospitals moved quickly and harnassed social media to ensure 1,600 doses of vaccine were put to use while most of Seattle was asleep.

7 Washington Counties Begin Phase 2 Reopening Monday, Inslee Says

Under relaxed state guidelines, seven counties will move into the next reopening phase on Monday, including King, Pierce and Snohomish.

Pregnant Coronavirus Patients Have Higher Risk For Death: Study

A University of Washington study found pregnant women with COVID-19 had mortality rates 13 times higher than patients who were not pregnant.

Newly-Released Federal Data Shows How WA Is Weathering Pandemic

The Biden Administration has begun releasing weekly updates on each state, including how that state tacks up against the country at large.

Inslee Announces More Vaccine Shipments As WA Hits New Milestones

More than half a million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered across Washington, and the state set a new daily record this week.

Here's How Close Seattle Area Hospitals Are To Capacity: Weekly Update

Here are the latest figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Seattle area and across Washington.

Coronavirus In Washington: The Week In Review

This week Washington marked one year since recording the nation's first diagnosis and announced new efforts to ramp up vaccine distribution.

King County Warns Variant Strain Could Stir Coronavirus 'Volcano'

"We need to expect the coronavirus equivalent of a Mount St. Helens-like eruption sometime in the next few months," Dr. Jeff Duchin said.

Washington Looks For Vaccine Boost As Case Counts Remain High

With more Washingtonians now eligible for vaccines, state officials are hopeful for more federal shipments to meet the demand.

Here's How Close Seattle Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Seattle area.

Coronavirus in Washington: The Week In Review

Health officials are concerned about rebounding case counts across the state. Meanwhile, the next phase of vaccine distribution approaches.

'Another Upswing': Coronavirus Cases Rising Again In King County

Dr. Jeff Duchin said the imminent arrival of more infectious variant strains could "throw gasoline on a COVID-19 wildfire."

Untreated Wastewater Flows Into Puget Sound, Lake Washington

King County said power outages Wednesday caused 11 million gallons of untreated stormwater and sewage to flow into Puget Sound.

Planet Fitness Reopens Washington State Locations

Industry leader taking extra cleanliness measures to protect health and well-being of members and staff

See Which Seattle Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in King County.

Washington Begins New Reopening Phases Monday

The state's new "roadmap to recovery" begins a regional approach to reopening that will allow for more activities to resume.

Coronavirus In Washington: The Week In Review

State health officials announced Friday that no regions will be eligible to move to the second reopening phase until at least Jan. 18.

Washington's Next Coronavirus Vaccine Phase: Here's What To Know

The state's latest prioritization plan reveals who will be eligible for coronavirus immunizations through April.

2nd Washington State Penitentiary Inmate Dies Of COVID-19

The death marks the seventh incarcerated person in Washington to die from the pandemic.

Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility Tool To Launch In WA This Week

The state is rolling out an online tool to help Washingtonians keep track of when they can get vaccinated.

As Vaccines Arrive in Washington, DOH Prepares To Widen Scope

Now that Washington is receiving regular shipments of both COVID-19 vaccines, health officials are preparing to broaden distribution.

UW Seeks Volunteers For Clinical Trial Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Up to 1,000 Washington volunteers will be testing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Here’s How Full Hospitals In Washington Are

Hospitalization rates are trending in the right direction, but there's still much to be done.

Washington Coronavirus Week In Review

The state appears to have begun flattening the curve, but health officials still worry about a potential post-holiday surge.

Here's Where Vaccines Went In Washington This Week

More than 30,000 of Washington's frontline health workers have received their first dose of coronavirus vaccines, according to the state.