CoronavirusDo I have the flu, COVID or RSV in California? What to know as viruses spreadRespiratory viruses are usually most active from October through March, health officials say.January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Unidentified driver leaves the scene of overnight crash in Shelton, WSP saysFebruary 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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150 kids a day allegedly visited Lacey drug house. How do schools address drugs?February 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Washington StateNew West Coast Health Alliance issues vaccine recs ahead of winter seasonUpdated September 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
CoronavirusOlympia, Puyallup among cities with ‘very high’ COVID viral activity levelsUpdated August 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
LocalThurston County’s Health Officer announces she will depart role next monthFebruary 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Washington StateThe FDA just approved new COVID vaccines. Here’s when they’ll be available in WashingtonUpdated August 27, 2024 at 11:15 AM
CoronavirusThose summer sniffles could be COVID-19 as higher levels now detected in South SoundJuly 27, 2024 at 11:31 AM
NationalHow will your body respond to having COVID again? Look at your first time, study saysUpdated July 12, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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NationalWere COVID policies like mask and vaccine mandates good ideas? What Americans say nowJune 17, 2024 at 9:53 AM
CoronavirusWA Department of Health updates guidance for COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Here’s what to knowUpdated March 25, 2024 at 11:40 AM
NationalLast chance to get free COVID-19 testing kits sent to your door. How to get yoursMarch 6, 2024 at 3:12 PM
CoronavirusCOVID isolation not needed if you’re ‘getting better,’ CDC says. What does that mean?March 6, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Coronavirus‘Persistent’ COVID infections may be creating new variants, study says. What to knowFebruary 22, 2024 at 10:03 AM
NationalA simple trick could make your COVID vaccines more effective, study says. What is it?Updated February 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
CoronavirusNeed a COVID-19 test? Want to know if you have the flu? State offers new way to get free testsUpdated February 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM
CoronavirusWashington state facing an increase in spread of the new coronavirus variant, flu and RSVUpdated January 8, 2024 at 10:15 AM
CoronavirusProvidence, MultiCare again require people to wear masks in patient areasDecember 6, 2023 at 1:17 PM
LocalUninvited guests ready to return to area holiday tables: COVID-19, RSV and the fluUpdated November 27, 2023 at 1:49 PM
CoronavirusInsurance companies deny COVID booster to thousands of people every day. What to knowSeptember 25, 2023 at 11:43 AM
CoronavirusWA statewide COVID-19 data dashboard has been replaced. Here’s what to knowUpdated September 18, 2023 at 12:23 PM
CoronavirusDo CVS, Walgreens have the new COVID vaccine? What to know about booster appointmentsUpdated September 13, 2023 at 9:45 AM
CoronavirusYou may want to hold off on getting a COVID booster – at least for now. What to knowAugust 29, 2023 at 11:06 AM
CoronavirusWhen should you test for COVID, and what if you test positive? Here are latest tipsAugust 18, 2023 at 10:18 AM
CoronavirusMan’s legs turn purple when he stands up. It’s a rare long COVID symptom, doctors sayAugust 15, 2023 at 2:59 PM
CoronavirusThurston County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Here’s where to get free testsUpdated August 14, 2023 at 2:12 PM