Officials report low Covid-19 cases at Northwest Detention Center. But others say transparency is lacking While ICE publicly reports just 22 cases of Covid-19 at the Northwest Detention Center during the pandemic, human rights researchers question the agency’s transparency. Esmy Jimenez
A rural tribe tried to keep Covid at bay, but a last hurrah seeded an outbreak Since early March, the Colville tribal council has been doing their best to insulate their community in north-central Washington. But borders are fluid, so even the tribe’s extensive precautions haven’t been enough to fully protect Colville members. Eilís O'Neill
Vice President Pence To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Publicly On Friday The vice president is scheduled to get the vaccine in an event that will be publicly broadcast as officials seek to calm public fears surrounding the vaccine. Alana Wise
'Pretty certain there was going to be an outbreak.' 2 college students on navigating the pandemic It's finals week at Washington State University: A symbolic end to a difficult semester for many students. WSU roommates Dan and Campbell talked about navigating the pandemic in a social environment like college. Natalie Akane Newcomb
How One Santa Is Preventing COVID-19 — 'The Grinch' — From Stealing Christmas Joy Some Santas are meeting with children in-person, with social distancing and masks, while others are doing virtual visits. Tonya Mosley
Shoppers Stayed Away From Stores And Restaurants, Sending Sales Last Month Lower As new coronavirus surges restricted outings to stores and especially restaurants, retail sales dipped 1.1% in November compared to a month earlier. Alina Selyukh
Excitement and hope: First Seattle health care workers vaccinated against Covid-19 Tears, relief, gratitude, and an end to a long, hard road in sight. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
As Inslee considers extending WA's eviction ban, some tenants and landlords slip through the cracks State officials are considering whether to extend or modify Washington's eviction moratorium past its current December 31 cutoff. Meanwhile, landlords say they’re being asked to carry the burden of unpaid rent. Tenants say they’re approaching a breaking point. Joshua McNichols
Unboxing the coronavirus vaccine in Seattle: A glimmer of hope The box looked like no big deal. White, cardboard, and a pink sticker that read, “priority boarding.” Isolde Raftery
With Covid-19 infections spiking more than ever, here’s what to know amid the holidays The first doses of a Covid-19 vaccine authorized for public use have arrived in Washington state. But that's not going to change the situation significantly before the holiday season ends. Public health officials are urging people to keep masking up and social distancing. Paige Browning
