A hiker who was rescued after being lost overnight in a whiteout in Mount Rainier National Park has been brought back to life.
With a fall surge of coronavirus infections gripping the U.S., many Americans are forgoing tradition and getting creative with celebrations.
WA broke the daily COVID-19 case count record again Saturday. Now Inslee's office says he is planning to take action to curb transmission.
Washington on Friday broke its daily coronavirus record for the fourth time this month, as the state logged more than 2,000 new cases.
A new study from researchers at UW Medicine found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have a 40 percent hospital death rate.
Public health officials said a young boy recently passed through the airport before he was diagnosed with measles.
"This situation is extraordinarily urgent, and we're running out of time to change direction," said Dr. Kathy Lofy, state health officer.
Fitness chain’s newest facility operates with enhanced protocols for working out safely
Tanimura & Antle has recalled romaine lettuce packaged as single heads because of possible E. coli contamination.
A fall surge of coronavirus infections is underway, and Washington topped its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases twice this week.
The risk of being infected with the coronavirus is higher now than it has ever been, according to King County's top health official.
A new report examines how to safely return students to class and the potential effectiveness of different testing strategies.
Washington health experts are sharing a few ways to deal with added anxiety and stress this week, amid an election and ongoing pandemic.
As the nation grapples with a third coronavirus surge, Washington reported its highest daily case count since mid-July.
The state's latest situation report found transmission rates, case counts and hospitalizations increased from mid-September to mid-October.
This week Washington recorded its 100,000th COVID-19 case, and health officials warn the state may be in the early stages of a third surge.
After nearly three dozen outbreaks and more than 800 cases among college students, Washington is enacting new rules on and around campuses.
Health officials say a third peak in coronavirus cases is fast approaching, bringing an "enormous risk" heading into the colder months.
As Washington approaches 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, 19 of the state's 39 counties remain in the highest transmission bracket.
The 16th of October is World Restart a Heart Day.
An outbreak at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle has infected four patients and 10 health care workers in a hospital unit.
The state's latest situation report finds case counts increasing across age groups and over a broad geographical area.
Data processing issues continued Monday, again preventing health officials from updating the state's daily coronavirus tallies.
State health officials said "data processing issues" kept them from providing updated information on coronavirus activity Sunday.
The governor will extend a ban on evictions, and Seattle will help research a potential antibody treatment. Catch up on the latest news.
UW Medicine and Fred Hutch are looking for volunteers to test whether an antibody cocktail helps prevent infection.
For the first time since March, Seattle residents can make use of city playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment, under certain guidelines.
The U.S. has less than 5% of the globe's population but more than 20% of the reported deaths.
The University of Washington is participating in a national study to learn why some COVID-19 patients suffer lingering health effects.
The highest daily case counts were reported in King, Spokane and Pierce counties.
In recent weeks, the county has seen higher case counts and a growing number of positive tests. Officials say that should be a wake-up call.
Need a Teeth Cleaning or Other Dental Work? Brush Up on the Area's Best Options.
The federal government is beginning to ship out millions of rapid antigen test kits that can provide results within 15 minutes.
The state Department of Health is asking everyone to get vaccinated to help prevent an added strain on the health care system this fall.
The state's reporting resumed Tuesday after officials retracted Monday's update, citing inaccuracies in the data.
Join the Seattle Fire Department in getting this important fall prevention information out to our communities.
According to Sunday's data, 13 counties reported no increase in their case counts.
Join for $10 a month with no commitment through Nov. 1
Enrollment in the voluntary testing program begins Sept. 24, according to the University of Washington.
The closures will remain in place through the weekend, with degraded air quality expected to continue through at least Sunday.